This is PEI

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

For this butcher in Clyde River, work keeps him young … at heart. Mervin MacPhee is 92, and part of a fourth-generation abattoir. From custom work at the butcher block to making deliveries, he has no plans to slow down.

There is so much to see on P.E.I. in the summertime, and one of the best ways to do it is to take a walk. Mitch talks to three local guides who offer distinct walking tours that explore Island history.  

The Island’s building boom is easy to see. New projects are everywhere as housing starts hit a new high in the province last year. Thinh Nguyen tells Mitch why even more new homes will have to be built every year to keep housing affordable. 

The founder of P.E.I.’s L.M. Montgomery Institute has been named to the Order of Canada — an honour she says is for the entire team at the institute and the MacNeill family, Montgomery’s descendants. 

P.E.I.’s DJ scene is expanding. Mitch speaks to two DJs, Javier Fernandez and Madhave, who moved here from other countries about the new sounds they brought with them.

When Pam Kelly died of cancer in 2022, her obituary asked for donations to the playground fund at the school where she taught. Now, her dream is a reality. Mitch visits Pam’s playground to learn about the legacy of the teacher who began it all. 

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.

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.

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.  

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.