Épisodes

  • The enduring power of a red-headed orphan from P.E.I.
    Jun 19 2025

    P.E.I. has long been a draw for fans of L.M. Montgomery and Anne of Green Gables. Now, online book influencers are bringing literary tours here — and Megan Follows, the actor who created an iconic version of Anne in the 1980s, is creating a documentary about the famous character.

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    19 min
  • How one P.E.I. community healed its doctor dilemma
    Jun 12 2025

    Christmas cookies and fitness boot camps might just be the way to a health professional’s heart.

    Mitch learns how a tiny community in P.E.I. is leading the way in attracting health professionals to rural practice.

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    20 min
  • Why a P.E.I. bistro is filling its fryers with beef tallow
    Jun 5 2025

    Pedro’s Island Eatery in North Rustico is switching from seed oil to beef tallow because the owners says it tastes better and is healthier for his customers. Mitch speaks with him and a registered dietitian to break down the hype around seed oils.

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    20 min
  • Island in the Sun: Why P.E.I. needs a heat alert system
    May 29 2025

    P.E.I.'s climate is getting hotter, and the provincial government is creating a new system to try to keep vulnerable Islanders cool and healthy in the face of climate change. Mitch speaks to the Island's Chief Public Health Officer and someone who oversees these systems across the country.

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    19 min
  • Living on the front lines of climate change
    May 22 2025

    Life on P.E.I. means being acutely aware of the threat of a changing climate. These three Islanders are talking about responding to climate change at the Charlottetown Forum at the Confederation Centre. Mitch gets a preview of the conversation.

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    19 min
  • Can we breed a new kind of oyster on P.E.I.?
    May 15 2025

    Last summer, a parasite infecting P.E.I. oysters sent a chill through the industry. One hatchery claims it’s growing oyster seed resistant to the disease. But is it too good to be true? CBC reporter Nancy Russell visited the new hatchery.

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    14 min
  • P.E.I. Burger Love winner leaves it all on the grill on cooking show
    May 8 2025

    P.E.I.’s reigning burger love winner took her creation to national TV a few weeks ago. Danielle Casario learned that making four burgers for TV was tougher than pumping out 300 a day at her restaurant — but has no regrets about competing on the show.


    Thanks to Corus Entertainment for the use of audio on today's episode.

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    15 min
  • Can presumed consent improve organ donation?
    May 1 2025

    P.E.I. is considering presumed consent for organ donation. Nova Scotia is the only province where everyone is considered an organ donor unless you opt-out. Mitch explores if education over legislation is a better way to have more Islanders donating organs and tissue.

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    20 min