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1864 Musical - 240 Thousand Dollar Question?

The Confederation Centre got approval from the 2014 fund to mount a new local production called "1864: the Musical". But 1864: the Musical has been cancelled. So the question is... what happens to the 240 thousand dollars?

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US Shutdown - UPEI Professor Bruce Craig

Bruce Craig is a UPEI professor. He was working in Washington 17 years ago when the U.S shut down its federal offices. Bruce dropped by the studio to tell us about his experiences, and what the US partial shut-down could mean this time.

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Before I Die - Chalkboard Project

A global arts project which started in New Orleans after Katrina comes to Charlottetown. Right now a chalkboard on the corner of Richmond and Queen is offering just that and Islanders are loving the "Before I Die" board.

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PEI Pharmacists Hoping For New Regulations

The PEI Pharmacists Association hopes new regulations are released soon that will allow them to treat minor ailments. By this time next year, you might be able to walk into a pharmacy and get your flu shot. Island Morning spoke with Erin MacKenzie.

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Conservation Plates Fund Habitat Improvements

PEI now has special conservation license plates available for sale. The plates offer five iconic Island species. A red fox, Canada goose, speckled trout, lady slipper or a blue jay. Duncan Crawford spoke with Island Morning.

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PEI pumpkins are bigger than ever

It's the year of great pumpkins in PEI. And if you think the bigger the pumpkin the better, well, you're in luck this year. The Island's summer weather made for bigger pumpkins than usual. CBC's Robyn Miller tromped through the pumpkin patch.

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Compost Drops 24 Percent Over 4 Years

The amount of compost collected on PEI dropped 24 per cent over four years. From banana peels to coffee grinds... Kerry Campbell talks compost and looks at the figures.

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Hurricane Juan - 10 Years Ago Sunday

10 years ago Sunday, September 29, 2003, is a day no Islander will be able to forget. Hurricane Juan hit Prince Edward Island. It was only a few hours, but the 139 km/h winds left a path of destruction. We dove into the CBC archives.

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Landlord's HST Struggles

Kerry Duggan , a Charlottetown landlord wants IRAC to allow her to raise the rent more than the 2% approved this year, because she says HST has increased heating costs. Her units are heated with propane, a heat source NOT exempt from the HST.

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Concussion Seminar Features Ken Dryden

Hockey Hall of Famer Ken Dryden will be in Charlottetown, leading a symposium featuring athletes, coaches and physicians in a few weeks. To learn more about the symposium Island Morning spoke with Rob Newson, Anne Robertson and Brian Chambers.

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Breakfast Program Challenges - Windsor Wight

Some PEI schools offer breakfast programs, but it's been getting harder to find the funds to keep these programs going... so they're getting creative. Windsor Wight, the Principal at East Wiltshire School tells us about the breakfast program at his school

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School Lunches - NDP leader Mike Redmond

Recent research shows almost a third of Island children under 18 live in homes that do not have enough money to buy food. NDP leader Mike Redmond says the province should follow Boston's lead and offer a free meal to every student on PEI.

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Should convenient stores sell alcohol?

The Atlantic Convenience Stores Association wants the PEI government to make it possible for all convenient stores to sell alcohol because they say it will increase profits for their business, and make patrons happier. Mike Hammoud joins us to explain.

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Georgetown Walkers - 500 kilometers on foot?

How far would you go for a good cause? How about 500 kilometers... on foot? Bob Maher and Edward Wedler are walking from Yarmouth to Georgetown to get people thinking about how to save rural communities.

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Food Insecurity for Working Islanders

More than 80 per cent of Islanders struggling to get enough food are working. The situation is so severe, that one in five people are forced to skip meals. This reality was recently highlighted in a national report, published by Valerie Tarasuk.

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PEI Marathon's New Wheelchair Category

Fraser MacPhee has been fighting to compete in the PEI Marathon for 6 years. The event has been closed to wheelchair athletes. Fraser has been training for several weeks now, and plans to finish the full marathon.

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Georgetown Conference - Paul MacNeill

More than 200 people from across Atlantic Canada are looking for ideas to keep our rural communities in Atlantic Canada alive. The Georgetown Conference is the brainchild of Paul MacNeill - publisher of the Graphic newspapers.

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Accessible Taxi Service in Charlottetown

A group which represents people with spinal cord injuries in PEI says there needs to be an accessible taxi service in Charlottetown. Paul Cudmore, Executive Director of Spinal Cord Injury PEI, says the capital city needs accessible taxis.

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Islanders Hall of Fame

The Charlottetown Islanders of 1981 were the first Island team to earn a victory on the national stage. Members of that team will be inducted into the PEI Sports Hall of Fame and we'll skate down memory lane with Mike Ready and Ron Carragher.

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Morell Wellness Centre - Don MacAdam

Planners say they want a new Morell Wellness Centre to be more than just a rink. Details of the vision for the new facility were discussed at a community meeting last night. Don MacAdam is the head of the Project 2014 steering committee.

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Alberton Maplewood Manor Gets Wrecking Ball

The wrecking ball won out over redevelopment last night at a special meeting to decide the fate of the vacant Alberton manor. We hear from Mayor Michael Murphy as well as Natasha Dunn, one of three Councillors who voted against the motion.

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The Canadian Student Leadership Conference

A major student conference is about to get underway today in Montague. One thousand young people and teachers from across Canada are taking part in the Canadian Student Leadership Conference being help at Montague Regional High.

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Summerside Expense$ - Kerry Campbell

At the recent Federation of Canadian Municipalities conference in Vancouver, councillors from Summerside stayed at a luxury hotel while councillors from Charlottetown stayed at a much more affordable hotel nearby. Kerry Campbell crunches the numbers.

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UPEI SU Lobbying Policies

The UPEI student union is starting the year with a plan - it wants to change things for the better for students by lobbying the province's to change the way it gives out loans, grants, and improving mentoring. Travis Gordon spoke with Island Morning.

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Helmet School Participant - Nanette Johnston

Dozens of Islanders spent the morning in helmet school in Charlottetown on Saturday. In exchange for waiving their ticket, cyclists who were caught riding without a helmet attended a session about brain injuries.

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Artisans on Main Montague

There's a new co-op enterprise in Montague - Artisans on Main. They're a band of artists that has taken over downtown Montague. In fact they're growing in size, from a group of a dozen to over 40. Lindsay Carroll takes us on a tour.

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Helmet School Offers Important Safety Lesson

Jordan Perry's family believe in wearing bicycle helmets. Jordan died after he was in an accident without his helmet. This weekend, his mom Tracy will be giving a talk to people who were ticketed this summer in Charlottetown for not wearing helmets.

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Shortage of Educational Psychologists on PEI

A national organization says PEI already had a shortage of educational psychologists BEFORE half the staff went on leave this year. Dr. Karen Cohen says PEI already had a shortage. Students are waiting two to three years to get help.

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Lice Protocol - English Language School Board

The English Language School Board has a new written protocol when it comes to lice. This written protocol is new for this Fall, but they've been handling lice this way in practice since the Chief Health Office spoke to principals back in November 2011.

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Charlottetown Legion Choir - 50 Years Young

After 50 years of choir practices, and performances, the faces have changed, but the heart of the Charlottetown Legion Choir remains the same. Lindsay Carroll recently stopped by the choir's first rehearsal of the year and spoke with choir members.

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Renovations Underway For Salvation Army

The Salvation Army in Summerside is finally getting the expansion it's wanted for years - it's food bank, soup kitchen, church and family services will now be housed in one location. The one million dollar construction project is now underway.

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Charlottetown Islanders Hit the Ice

The Charlottetown Islanders hav new owners, a new name and new faces. After months of discussions, negotiations and planning the new hockey season begins. Matt Rainnie talked to Jack Nevins, Daniel Sprong and Kameron Kielly.

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AVC offers to help injured PEI goose

An injured goose in the Wellington area is being protected by it's mate. The Atlantic Veterinary College is willing to take a look at the injured goose, but someone would have to catch it and bring it in. Lindsay Carroll spoke with Martin Raillard.

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Vandals Strike Camp Again - RCMP Investigating

Camp Keir in Canoe Cove has been hit by vandals three times this year. It's going to cost Camp Keir hundreds of dollars to replace a ruined shed. RCMP are now investigating, and the camp is considering security cameras. We talked to Amelia Campbell.

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Journalist and Athlete at the 2014 Paralympics

A young Island man, who's dreamed of being a sportscaster, gets his first big break. Ryan McKenna will help cover sledge hockey at next year's Paralympics in Sochi, Russia. Also, Summerside's Billy Bridges plays for team Canada.

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Island Morning Political Panel - September 6 2013

From extra PD days to good poll results for the NDP ....From fishkills to the latest on Senator Duffy. Our political panelists join us with their thoughts on these issues, and others.

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Are Pesticides Linked to Health Problems?

The Canadian cancer society wants people to think twice about keeping lawns artificially green. The chemicals used could be hurting the neighborhood kids. We hear from Bill Whelan with the PEI Canadian Cancer Society.

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RCMP Seize ATVs - Sparks Public Meeting

The community of Alberton is struggling with regulations surrounding off-road vehicles. RCMP say there have been too many all-terrain-vehicles driving in illegal areas. That's prompted a "crackdown" and a dozen ATV's have recently been seized.

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Talking to Your Kids - Stress Issues

Michelle MacCallum is back with another edition of Talking to Your Kids. Michelle offers advice on what parents can do to help stressed-out kids... including some tips for dealing with Back-to-School stress.

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Child Support and Food Insecurity

More than a third of Islanders who should be receiving child support payments didn't, according to a 2010 report. A national report revealed that a quarter of Island children lived in homes facing food insecurity in 2011.

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Will adding PD days make a difference?

Are teachers' time better spent in the classroom OR improving their teaching skills... by boosting the number of PD Days? Next year, the Department of Education is adding 3 to 5 more PD Days to the school calendar.

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Are job cuts spreading our teachers too thin?

The Department of Education is cutting teaching positions over the next year but are we spreading our teachers too thin? The province cut 40 positions, saying enrolment was down.

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Food Insecurity Solutions

About 6,000 students at 49 schools across PEI have something healthy to eat in the mornings - thanks to the Breakfast for Learning program. The Conference Board of Canada would like to see programs like this in every province and territory.

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A different take on Syria

Bashir Mayaleh, a Syrian-born Charlottetown man has a different take on the crisis in Syria. He believes the Syrian government did not use chemical weapons on its own people in the recent alleged attack. Mayaleh thinks rebels are responsible and he fears

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Realizing a dream to be in Anne of Green Gables

Ten Mile House's Jessica Gallant, 22, realized her dreamed of being in Anne of Green Gables, playing Diana this summer at the Confederation Centre. The musical theatre student discusses her experience, future plans and the Maud Whitmore Benefit Concert.

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Mental Health First Aid

A new mental health first aid workshop designed for adults who interact with children is coming to Charlottetown.

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Midwifery on PEI

We'll hear more from Registered Nurse, Kathleen MacMillan about midwifery on PEI.

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Collective Wisdom - Lazy Kids

It seems fairly likely that every generation in human history looked at the generation after it and said they just don't work as hard as we did. Our Collective Wisdom parenting columnist Dave Atkinson asked people if that's true.

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Rescues at Basin Head

Laura Chapin looks at the number of rescues at Basin Head provincial park. And how some other provinces help swimmers understand the danger.

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Softball Gold in Italy

Curtis Reilly recently won gold at the World Masters Games in Italy. He tells Mitch how he became part of the Team Canada.

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Vanity plates rejected

A month before new license plates are released Graham Miner, the registrar of motor vehicles, tells Maggie brown how the department decides what is acceptable on a vanity plate.

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Connaughton reacts to 4x100 bronze

One year ago in London, Canada's relay team won Olympic bronze but were disqualified and had the medal taken away. This weekend Jared Connaughton was injured as his team mates won 4x100 bronze at the World Championships.

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Award winning environmentalist

Emilie Novaczek has made the list of Canada's top 25 environmentalists under twenty-five. Novaczek ranked number twelve on the list published by The Starfish online magazine.

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Completing the Nijmegen March

After being the first P.E.I. to complete the Nijmegen March Lt. Melissa Fudge,Warrant Officer Sundy Clarke, and Lieutenant Navy John MacDonald share their experience.

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Fall lobster concerns

No official price has been given yet but fishermen think they'll be getting about the same as they were for the Spring fishing season around 2.50 a pound. And that's not. We talked to fishermen and the fisheries minister.

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Visiting teens from UAE

Forty teenage girls from the United Arab Emirates are spending two weeks on P.E.I. The girls are learning about Island culture, history and they are learning English. Lindsay Carroll talked to the group about their time here.

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Speed Painter

He calls himself a 'speed painter' and he's a spectacle worth checking out at Old Home Week. Dave Sharp can turn a large white canvass into a piece of art -- in less than 10 minutes. And he does it while dancing around the canvas to the Rolling Stones. Li

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Olympic speedskating judge

The Garden of the Gulf museum has created a display about former Montague resident Greta Hall. it includes memorabilia from her time as a speedskater and Olympic judge.

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A guaranteed income

Laura Chapin looks at some of the ways an Island group is hoping to convince the PEI government to guarantee an annual income for every resident.

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Learning more about the PirateBox

Peter Rukavina explains how anyone can create their own personal internet using a few inexpensive parts. It gives people a chance to share files and information without being hooked to the web.

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Skipping meals to feed her son

Eloine Razali is a single mom, living with her 16-year-old in a rented apartment. Her son is over six foot three,so he eats a lot. She tells Laura Chapin how she manages on lass than $700 a month.

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Eastern Kings Exhibition - 174 years and counting

Eastern Kings Exhibition is PEI's oldest, at 174 years this year, but the Exhibition is NOT happening this year. Facing dropping attendance and the struggle to find volunteers, organizers are taking a break with the hope of coming back stronger next year.

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Borden-Carleton - Forgotten Town 3

The Fabrication yard in Borden-Carleton still contains the cement structures and scrap used to build the bridge 16 years ago. The Province bought the land four years ago, and residents say they want the land cleaned up and developed.

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Borden-Carleton - Forgotten Town 2

Gateway Village was built just outside Borden-Carleton but the town doesn't see much tourism because of it. In part two in the three part series the "Forgotten Town", Lindsay Carroll finds out how residents want to bring Borden-Carleton back to life.

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Borden-Carleton - Forgotten Town 1

It's been 16 years since the Confederation Bridge was built and the Marine Atlantic ferry service at Borden-Carleton stopped. How has the seaside town fared since then? spoke with owner of Right off the Batt Pottery, Darryl Lentz.

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50th RCMP Anniversary and Reunion

It's been 50 years since 11, now retired, RCMP officers first started their training in Regina as 20-year olds. Now they're reuniting from across the country and the globe to share some memories. Lindsay Carroll spoke to Paul Saulnier and Chuck Tweedy.

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Global Chorus - Todd MacLean

Writer Todd MacLean is collecting 365 submissions from people around the world for his anthology on the planet's future called Global Chorus. Todd has been collecting submissions from noted people on taking on social and environmental challenges.

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Oyster Bed Speedway - Fatal Accident

Officials at Oyster Bed Speedway are reviewing Saturday's fatal accident - working out what might save lives in future. 30 year old New Brunswick driver Mike Stevens died, not during the crash, but after. He had removed his safety equipment.

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The Great Big Swim - New Brunswick to PEI

A group of 34 people will swim attempt to swim the Northumberland Strait. They are part of 'Give to Live, The Great Big Swim.' The group will be raising money for a charity of their choice.

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PEI - Three months after the HST

Three months after the HST, Kerry Campbell crunches the numbers and tells us how it's affecting your bottom line. Kerry spoke with Statistics Canada analyst Amanda Wright, Ashley Ramsay-Baker, owner of Setting the Trend and Economist Jim Sentance at UPEI.

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Strait Swimmer Jill Leon, Makes History

Jill Leon set out to make history and swim the Strait from Caribou to Wood Islands. CBC's Federico Cahis spoke with Troy Clements, who captained the support boat for Jill Leon's swim, and Jill Leon, the 57 year-old Island swimmer.

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Appalachian Hikers - Julie King and Ed Talone

Did you know PEI is part something called the international Appalachian trail? Julie King and Ed Talone are two hikers who are three months into a six month hike that will take them through most of eastern Canada, a quest to finish the 2000 mile trail.

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PEI Households Facing Food Insecurity

For the last five years, PEI's Food Security Network has been hammering home the message that many Islanders can't afford to put food on the table. Laura Chapin spoke with Jennifer Taylor and Valerie Docherty, Minister, Community Services and Seniors.

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Alberta Flood Relief - Kory MacAusland

Residents of Alberta are still trying to put the pieces of their lives and homes back together after the devastating flood. Kory MacAusland is a PEI Red Cross volunteer who's been working with flood victims. He's stationed on a First Nations Reserve.

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Swimming the Straight - Jill Leon

Taking the old ferry route - using only her arms, instead of a boat, Islander Jill Leon is attempting to swim from Caribou Nova Scotia to Wood Islands-- and if she does, she'll set a record. We talked to Jill before she set out on the 20 km swim.

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Food Insecurity on PEI

PEI has the second highest percentage of children living without proper nutrition. Fresh fruits and veggies aren't affordable, and meals are being missed. Laura Chapin will tell us about a national report released this week.

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Brackley Drive-in Accident - Jonathan Waddell

A worker at the Brackley Drive-in says a teenage girl was injured on Sunday, when a truck drove up on her leg. Staff Jonathan Waddell says the male driver believed everyone had gotten up and walked away, when he pulled the vehicle forward.

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Barclay Brook and Mill River Fish Kills

Another summer with more fish kills. The first was in Barclay Brook, the second in the Mill River. Shawn Hill of the PEI Watershed Alliance, was on the government appointed committee came up with 18 recommendations as to how to stop fish kills.

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Automated pet feeders raise concerns

There's a new gadget that let's you feed your pet using your smartphone. With a tap of your smartphone, Fido or Fluffy gets food. The Humane Society warns feeding your pet this way should be the exception, not the rule.

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5-year Plan Promises Safer Cycling

Despite calls from cyclists for more paved shoulders, it appears the province has reduced the numbers over the past three years. But on the positive side, the province has a new 5-year plan to connect the Island's two cities to North Shore beaches.

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Sherbet Lemon Candy Shop

Minstrels, Humbugs, Bonbons. Are you looking to munch the same sweets as your favourite Coronation Street characters? A new sweet shop has opened in Georgetown, selling the candy you'd find in Rita's Kabin on the British soap opera.

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No Soliciting Signs Curb Panhandlers

Charlottetown Police have put up 'no soliciting' signs at a couple of panhandling hotspots because of safety concerns. They are concerned that panhandlers are interfering with the flow of traffic at the city's busiest intersections.

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Trout River Fish Kill Investigation

On Friday, after some heavy rains, Trout River experienced another fish kill. Officials and local watershed members found 95 dead fish. Rosie MacFarlane is the province's fisheries biologist, who says this fish kill is a huge setback.

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Chess Camp - Not Just About Winning

Some kids are attending a camp where kids learn how to play chess ...and also learn a few more lessons along the way. Stacey Kerr, Dwayne Doucette and Karla MacCallum speaks to CBC reporter, Stephanie Kelly.

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Mill River Salmon Project

The Native Council of PEI is helping to teach young aboriginals on the Island about Salmon conservation. The Native council has teamed up with environmental and aboriginal groups to provide the project. Leena Ali headed to Mill River to find out more.

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Hepatitis C - Dr. Lamon Sweet and AIDS PEI

More young people in PEI are taking intravenous drugs and sharing needles... and getting Hepatitis C because of it. Stephanie vanKampen spoke with Deputy Chief Health Officer Dr. Lamont Sweet and with Alana Leard at the AIDS PEI.

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EI Whistleblower suspended without pay

A federal fraud investigator and EI whistleblower has been suspended without pay. Sylvie Therrien leaked documents to the media that suggest they were given a target to recover nearly $500,000 in EI benefits every year. Sylvie Therrien spoke with Matt.

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Poxy Island Shipwreck - Mike Martell

A Georgetown resident says he might recognize the shipwreck that appeared on a nearby beach. Mike Martell thinks he used to play on a piece of a ship. He joined us in the studio to discuss the recently discovered mystery shipwreck.

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Tobacco crack down and big cash fines

Businesses caught selling cigarettes to minors aren't getting anymore warnings for first offenses... they'll have to pay some big cash fines. Leena Ali spoke with Ryan Neale is the province's Senior Environmental Health Officer.

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Yoga for Addictions - Michelle Burns

Michelle Burns is a yoga teacher, meditation instructor and a life coach on PEI. She's helping people recover from addictions through yoga and meditation classes. Leena Ali spoke with Michelle Burns about her new program.

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Camron Abbot's Tip to Tip Fundraiser

Camron Abbot lost his great uncle Brian to cancer. Now, the 11 year old is biking across PEI next week with his Mom, to raise money for cancer research. Island Morning caught up with them at their home in Dunstaffanage as Camron was getting his bike ready

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Devil's Brigade - Lawrence Durant

The only living Islander who was part of the Devil's Brigade in World War Two is being awarded the US Congressional Gold Medal. Lawrence Durant was one of 17 Islanders who were a part of that special force, and Stephanie van Kampen spoke with the veteran.

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Retinal Detatchments - Warning Signs

The risk of tearing or detaching your retina climbs six-fold from your 50s to your 70s. Dr. Suleiman Sefau performs most of these in PEI. CBC's Laura Chapin also spoke to 78 year old Pat Sedgwick who who faced this problem recently.

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To Peru with CUSO International - Charity May

Love of travel has been part of Charity May's life since the very beginning. Charity studied International Development in University and now she's getting set to travel to Peru with CUSO International for 6 months... to help young people.

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Summerside Tax Centre - Parking Concerns

There are some major parking concerns at the Summerside Tax Centre. The union in charge of employees there says it's not just inconvenient, it can be dangerous too. Many are forced to park on the side of the road.

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Pets and People - Dr Wade Sweet

Dr. Wade Sweet, a vet from O'Leary offers advice and tips for when you take your dog to the beach. We'll get some veterinary advice on how to be prepared to help your pet from infection to bugs, to the potential dangers of throwing a stick for Rover.

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Budding Soccer Star - Zak Alnayaleh

These days, a lot of people looking to raise money have taken to crowdsourcing sites such as Indiegogo. 10 year old Zak Almayaleh wants to be a soccer star. He's set up an old-fashioned lemonade stand near Peakes Quay and he's raking in the coins.

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Shipwreck - Archeologist Helen Kristmanson

After the MacLean family found the remains of a ship washed up on a beach near "Poxy" Island, a PEI provincial archeologist wants to take a closer look. Helen Kristmanson is assembling a team to begin excavating the ship today.

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Shipwreck discovered near near Poxy Island

Shane and Sharon MacLean from Georgetown were on their usual stroll near "Poxy" Island when something in the distance caught their eye. They discovered a 150 year old shipwreck sticking out of the sand. CBC's Stephanie Kelly spoke with the MacLeans.

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Kestrel Banding and Nest Box Program

A group of Holland College students are trying to help increase the Kestrel population by creating nesting boxes and banding them. Dwaine Oakley is the learning manager for the Wildlife Conservation Technology Program at Holland College.

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Collective Wisdom - Don't call us SOOKY

Did you know that's our word? Sooky. Very few in Canada use it. Our collective wisdom columnist, Dave Atkinson, delves deep into our pyche, and figures out why calling someone a "sook" is just about the worst thing you can do to a Maritimer.

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Environment Canada's Lightning Danger Maps

Lightning kills about 10 Canadians a year, and injures more than a 160. So... "When thunder roars... go indoors!" That's the catch phrase headlining Environment Canada's new online LIGHTNING danger maps. Meteorologist Linda Libby explains.

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Richard Ouzonian - Canadian Musicals

Charlottetown 4, Toronto 0. That's the score on Canadian musicals this summer. Richard Ouzonian, one of Canada's most read theatre critics, says he's thrilled to see an all-Canadian lineup of musicals in downtown Charlottetown this summer.

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Borden tax incentive - Mayor Dean Sexton

The town of Borden-Carleton has seen a forty percent drop in population over the last 15 years, since the Confederation Bridge opened. Town council says it's trying to reverse that trend and is offering tax incentives to attract business and residents.

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Fresh Media Do Good - Melody Dover

Fresh Media is a Charlottetown marketing company that is looking to give back. Fresh Media has decided to give away 10 thousand dollars in free services to a deserving not-for-profit organization in the province. Melody Dover of Fresh Media explains.

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Julia McKillop - Teacher returns from Egypt

Two years ago, former PEI school teacher Julia McKillop decided to change her life, and move to the Middle East. She now teaches French in Cairo, Egypt. Julia joined us on the line from Summerside to discuss her time in Egypt.

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RCMP Bike Patrol - Cpl. Martin Roy

Why drive a police car when you can ride a bike? Cpl. Martin Roy is an RCMP officer on bike patrol in Stratford this summer. The CBC's Leena Ali caught up with him in Stratford.

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Charlottetown police start Operation Headway

Kenneth Murnaghan from the Brain Injury Association of PEI says too many cyclists are not bothering to wear helmets. Charlottetown police begin their annual campaign "Operation Headway" Pat Martel talks with Deputy Police Chief Gary McGuigan.

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Province House get make-over for 2014 celebrations

The historic Province House is getting a make-over for the 2014 celebrations, at a cost of 2 million dollars. This week the work begins, restoring the exterior sandstone, repairing the foundation, and repairing the roof. Work will be complete by year end.

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Ed Aunger's Ride the Trail campaign

Edmonton cyclist Elizabeth Sovis was killed by a drunk driver on Route 13 last year. Edmund Aunger is trying to turning a tragedy into something positive. He's on the first leg of a five leg trip this summer, cycling in memory of his wife Elizabeth Sovis.

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Town of Kensington Enforcing Pool Safety

The town of Kensington is telling residents they have to fence off the pools, or face a fine. The town has already identified more than a dozen residents that are breaking the bylaw. Julia Cook spoke with the mayor of Kensington, Gordon Coffin.

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Suzanne Nicholson's Strait Swim

Suzanne Nicholson is heading into her fifth year of business administration at UPEI and taking on a big athletic challenge next month; she plans to swim across the Northumberland Strait to raise funds for the university's swim team.

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What's a PhD worth these days?

Some UPEI students say if it's a good job you're looking for, getting a PhD might not be the best way to go about it. Jessica Willis is about to finish her PhD after eight years of education after high school, and spoke with Steve Bruce.

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Research Lab - Delisted

Dr. Bernard Vallat is the director general of the World Organization for Animal Health or the OIE, and he explains why it delisted the research lab at the Atlantic Veterinary College. We've reached him in Paris.

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Shediac to Charlottetown Overnight Race

The Shediac to Charlottetown overnight race has been going 50 years, and it's had it's share of challenges and successes. Mickey Cormier and Wellington Gay spoke to Island Morning about the race.

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Truro Raceway closes Sunday night

Horses may run their final lap on the Truro Raceway this weekend. The Truro Raceway is shutting down and creating an uncertain future of harness racing in Truro, and may mean 140 people will be out of work.

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Marine Simulator creates a life-like experience

Island Moring's Lindsay Carroll takes us on a tour of the Maritime Training Centre's new engine room simulator, which Holland College says will save their students time and money, offering a life-like experience on a ship without the danger of sinking.

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Arctic Explorer - Solving a 100 Year Old Mystery

It's been nearly 100 years since Captain Peter or 'Pierre' Bernard set sail for the North West Territories. The Island-born sailor was a member of Canada's first Arctic expedition but he never returned. Scientist David Gray to try to solve the mystery.

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Kicks For Cam - Cameron O'Hanley

Cameron O'Hanley has always been a huge soccer fan. But his life has taken a turn, when he was in a serious car accident in June. PEI Canada Games soccer team, family and friends organized a fundraiser called Kicks for Cam.

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Rainbow Valley - Documentary Campaign

Two Island filmmakers want to make a documentary about the now closed Rainbow Valley and they've started an Indiegogo campaign to collect money and home videos. Stephanie vanKampen talk with filmmakers Alexis Bulman and Patrick Callbeck.

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Real Estate Drone - Michael Poczynek

Michael Poczynek has been selling real estate for 17 years on PEI. Recently he's helping his clients to get a birds eye view with his "on demand remote controlled drone quad copter" takes aerial video and photos.

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Pownal vs. Morell - Kraft Celebration Tour

It's Pownal vs. Morell in a battle to win 25 thousand dollars in the Kraft Celebration Tour competition. Both PEI communities are hoping to upgrade their rinks. Joining us on the phone is Joe MacDonald representing Morell, and Cory Barlow for Pownal.

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Mikinduri Rehabilitation Centre

The Mikinduri Children of Hope Foundation has set up a new rehab centre and it's just become operational. Joining us is Ted Grant, president of the Mikinduri Children of Hope Foundation and volunteer Dr. Ed Harrison, to tell us about their work in Kenya.

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Samantha Gallant - Class Afloat

Samantha Gallant graduated a couple of weeks ago from Ecole Francois Buote. In August she is sailing into adventure... and spending her first year of university aboard a tall ship as part of a program called Class Afloat.

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PEI's Majestic Lupins - UPEI Research Project

UPEI researchers are taking a closer look at PEI's purple, pink and white lupins and asking why are so many of them purple? We'll hear why they're asking the public for help. Karen Samis, an assistant professor joins us to explain.

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Celebrating diversity and gay pride on PEI

It was 15 years ago that the LGBTQ community first came together to celebrate their diversity. Pride PEI 2013 kicks off on Sunday with a number of events.... events for the whole community. From flag raising, Yoga, music performances, to a Pride Parade.

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Baby Strokes - Dr. Askalan

When we think of people at risk of stroke, we might think of stressed out, unhealthy adults. But children, even newborns, suffer strokes as well. Dr. Askalan is a pediatric neurologist with the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto.

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Shipping containers - Goods from PEI to Haiti

This weekend volunteers are packing two shipping containers of donated supplies for people still suffering from the 2010 earthquake. A myriad of donated items are making the journey, like soccer balls, mattresses, dishwashers, peanut butter... etc.

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Mental Health First Aid Workshop

A new workshop coming to Charlottetown will help teach adults who interact with youth about mental health first aid. Elizabeth Eldridge of the Mental Health Commission of Canada explains what the program entails.

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