Genetically-modified foods becoming a fact of life
At least in PEI, where there is little opposition to a plant producing giant fish eggs Related posts: A well-known anti-GM foods activist crosses over Local food adherents twist XL Foods recall to push...
View ArticlePEI finance minister working to reform CPP
Wes Sheridan hopes to take a leading role in reforming the Canada Pension Plan Related posts: Canada’s pension system working just fine PEI gambling with its future PEI set to implement HST Convictions...
View ArticleMaritime fishermen protest in hopes of better prices
But while the fishermen’s frustration is understandable, in this case it seems a little misdirected Related posts: PEI, New Brunswick in a lobster war Higher commodity prices driven by fundamentals,...
View ArticleYou just never know what Uncle Duff will do next
Mike Duffy forgot the cardinal rule Islanders impose when people leave their shores. Don't embarrass them Related posts: Being born in PEI doesn’t make you an Islander Islanders still have plenty of...
View ArticlePEI healthcare system in crisis
A recent Conference Board of Canada report gave the Island's healhcare system a "D" Related posts: Convictions for impaired driving in PEI twice the national average PEI closing rural hospitals PEI...
View ArticleTime for a Senate recall mechanism
If one thing is clear from the Mike Duffy saga, it is the fact the Senate does not have the ability to police itself Related posts: You just never know what Uncle Duff will do next Scandal-plagued...
View ArticleWhat do Buddhists and buffalo have in common?
The PEI government signed a deal with a Buddhist foundation to take over its Buffaloland Provincial Park Related posts: PEI buffalo on endangered list PEI finance minister working to reform CPP...
View ArticlePEI voters in political limbo
In a recent poll Premier Robert Ghiz received a failing grade when it came to his political performance Related posts: Political tide may be turning in PEI PEI finance minister working to reform CPP...
View ArticleThe little PEI college that could
Holland College has become the latest member of the United States collegiate football fraternity Related posts: PEI healthcare system in crisis PEI finance minister working to reform CPP Being born in...
View ArticleChanges to EI starting to impact Island life
Is that the price you pay for living on PEI? Related posts: Genetically-modified foods becoming a fact of life PEI voters in political limbo Political tide may be turning in PEI An easy way to make...
View ArticleFisheries minister passes the buck in Maritime lobster war
© Troy Media New Brunswick and PEI fishermen told to ‘work it out amongst yourselves” Related posts: PEI, New Brunswick in a lobster war Maritime fishermen protest in hopes of better prices “Bearded...
View ArticleDuffy affair could have been easily avoided
Semi-retire from CTV; live a year in PEI, then get appointed. Easy-peasy Related posts: You just never know what Uncle Duff will do next Being born in PEI doesn’t make you an Islander Time for a Senate...
View ArticlePEI a follower when it comes to shopping on the Lord’s Day
© Troy Media You can only shop between 12 and 5 on Sundays and the government has shown no inclination to change it. Yet Related posts: PEI set to implement HST Being born in PEI doesn’t make you an...
View ArticleIsland politicians want Clement to prove his math
The Treasury Board President is dismissing a study showing PEI is losing 10 to 12% of its federal workforce as nonsense Related posts: An easy way to make politicians squirm Changes to EI starting to...
View ArticleExploring a guaranteed annual income
© Troy Media The leader of the province's NDP believes the island would be the perfect social laboratory to test the concept Related posts: Island politicians want Clement to prove his math Changes to...
View ArticlePEI conservatives distancing themselves from Stephen Harper
© Troy Media The party was at pains recently to point out that its five members are “Progressive Conservatives” not “Conservatives” Related posts: PEI voters in political limbo Political tide may be...
View ArticleTom Mulcair’s hidden agenda
© Troy Media The NDP leader took his self-serving campaign to abolish the Senate to PEI recently, but the Island has no reason to be receptive Related posts: Reforming the Senate may take abolishing it...
View ArticlePEI’s “other” Senators publicly welcome expense audit
© Troy Media P.E.I.’s 4 senators cost taxpayers over $2.2 million between Sept. 2010 and May 2013 Related posts: You just never know what Uncle Duff will do next Time for a Senate recall mechanism...
View ArticleTrudeaumania 2 touches down on PEI
© Troy Media While Islanders were welcoming, the reality is the Tories could easily win the next election without a single seat east of Quebec Related posts: PEI conservatives distancing themselves...
View ArticlePoll points to shifting political landscape in PEI
© Troy Media The September poll puts the NDP in second place, with the support of 32 per cent of the voters. But can it last? Related posts: Political tide may be turning in PEI PEI voters in political...
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