Good Question, P.E.I.

Islanders - this is a podcast for you. There's something special about this quirky little place, but it also has its challenges. We're answering your questions P.E.I. - big or small, serious or silly. Hosted by Nicola MacLeod. Every Wednesday.

#37: 'A love of baking and a love of words'

We hear how a very special cake inspired Wendy McIsaac's new book, and we check in with an Islander who is in Ethiopia sharing information about HPV and cervical cancer with women and girls.

01-04
23:37

#41: 'I didn't know if it was going to explode'

We hear about a close call with a truck catching fire, learn about how to avoid buying a fake car seat online and check in with a P.E.I. entrepreneur who pitched his product on Dragons' Den.

02-22
22:00

#36: 'It was sportsmanship, it was love, it was friendship'

We hear about a very special gift, given to a 12-year-old goalie battling cancer by the opposing team. And, we meet a young entrepreneur who found magic in making wands.

12-21
17:37

#35: 'You don't realize how many people you impact in your life'

We find out about 365 notes written to an Island man who has been battling some health issues, meet Hooligan - a retired vet school horse, and hear how female DJs on P.E.I. are coming together to share their passion for music.

12-14
21:21

#33: 'I'm not scared of coyotes'

We go out with Mi'kmaw photographer Patricia Bourque to learn more why she takes a red dress with her to photograph when she goes out for a walk. We also hear from an artist who is painting the walls (and doors) of a dementia unit to prevent patients from wandering. And three Islanders get together to talk about their love for fruitcake.

11-30
34:20

#32: Home from the hospital in time for the holidays

We visit Paizlee Rose, a baby born premature at just 23 weeks, in her home now that she's finally home from the hospital. We also look back at MP Lawrence MacAulay's 30 years in the House. And we hear from this year's Symons Medal winner, Margaret MacMillan, on why we go to war.

11-23
30:39

#31: Stuck in the snow

Paralympian Billy Bridges explains why he's disappointed Calgary voted against bidding for the 2026 Olympic Games, a member of Juno-nominated band 10 Strings and a Goat Skin talks about the adventure he embarked on after the band took a hiatus, and we hear about how a group of people helped eachother up the hill and out of a snowstorm.

11-16
25:45

#30: The mystery of Byron Carr, Riley's collection and 50 years of fencing

Byron Carr remains Charlottetown's only unsolved murder in recent times. Ahead of the 30 year anniversary of his death, we hear why police are still hopeful they can find his killer. Also on the podcast this week, we hear from a fencer who, after 50 years, is being named to the P.E.I. Sport Hall of Fame and about a young collector getting VIP treatment at a military camp.

11-09
30:33

#29: "If I continued down the path I was [going] I'd be 400 pounds today or I'd be dead"

We hear from an Island woman about what she has gained by losing 130 pounds, go to Virginia to find out about what school districts there are doing to prevent cars from passing school buses, and following a dog attack, we hear from the woman who's dog was attacked.

11-02
20:30

#28: A harrowing rescue, the future of plastics and glamourous cows

A fisherman describes the moments he was near death, and the rescue that followed, UPEI engineering students explain how they took a closer look at the plastic they were using and how they went about reducing it, and a farmer shares why his cows look so good he's making a coffee table book with their photos.

10-26
21:30

The dairy bar episode

Islanders love their ice cream. To celebrate summer, we're talking about what makes us go nuts for dairy bars. And as it turns out... business is booming! 

06-19
18:46

Are community schools a P.E.I. thing?

We’re going to school this week... community school. So what is it? Who can attend? And how has it lasted almost 60 years?

06-12
17:57

How did the Buffaloland buffalo end up on P.E.I.?

Eastern P.E.I. is home to a herd of bison, but how did they get here? Who takes care of them? And is it true people used to eat them? We share the tale.

06-05
19:07

Can P.E.I. stop today's kids from being able to smoke, ever?

P.E.I. could ban today's children from EVER buying cigarettes. Does that include vapes and nicotine pouches too? How would it even work? The CBC's Laura Meader walks us through the plan.

05-29
15:47

Does P.E.I. have venomous spiders?

Wait a second, I thought we didn't have those!? But now some are saying there are poisonous brown recluse spiders on the Island, and this week, we get to the bottom of that mystery.

05-22
12:59

Who grows more potatoes? Alberta and P.E.I. face off

The mighty spud is synonymous with P.E.I., but now Alberta may be coming for our crown. What will it mean if the P.E.I. potato is no longer number one? Host Nicola MacLeod and This is Edmonton host Clare Bonnyman join forces.

05-15
19:27

Who is ‘affordable housing’ affordable for?

With rising rents and a low vacancy rate, many Islanders feel rental housing within their budget is becoming harder to find. But do affordable units still exist? And who are they affordable for? We speak with renters, advocates and the province.

05-08
23:59

Why do we talk like that?

The P.E.I. accent is distinctive and unique, but have you ever wondered why we say ‘worsh’ and not ‘wash’ or ‘slippy’ instead of ‘slippery’? The answers might surprise you. ‘Magine!

05-01
19:27

Why does our food cost more all of a sudden?

Sticker shock got you down? You’re not alone. But where is the money from our purchases going? And does it make a difference if you buy local? Farmers, grocers and shoppers weigh in on P.E.I.’s food system.

04-24
23:32

All about that bass (the fish kind)

P.E.I.'s recreational striped bass fishery has taken off, but why? And where did the fish come from? We'll reel you in.

04-17
15:37

Paula gordon

Thank you!! From a home sick Islander, Glad I found it!❤💛💚💙💜

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