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Sheehan Desjardins

Sheehan Desjardins

Writer / Journalist at CBC News Network

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Are Charlottetown's STR rules helping ease the housing crunch? City says more data needed

The regulation of short-term rentals is going well in Charlottetown, according to the city, but officials say it's still too early to know if it's having the desired impact on the housing shortage.
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Proposed changes for non-Islanders buying municipal property facing...

A proposed change to how non-residents would be allowed to buy property on Prince Edward Island is raising concerns about the consequences it could have on municipalities. 
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Home-care program thought to be $5.6M over budget highlights P.E.I....

The P.E.I. Union of Public Sector Employees is raising concerns about a home-care program that it says is an example of health-care privatization — and seems to be millions of dollars over budget.
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Housing, cost of living among top concerns UPEI students tell gover...

The housing crisis, changing political climates and a high cost of living were top of mind on Thursday evening at a student union-led event meant to bring students and government officials together.
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Charlottetown Privateers optimistic about new turf fields following...

Over 100 people showed up to City Hall on Wednesday in support of the tackle and flag football group, which has been advocating for two multi-use turf fields to be built near Simmons Sports Centre.
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P.E.I. hobby farm owner is 'mind-blown' after someone cut off half ...

Brandi Leveque says her three horses will have to endure "turmoil" waiting for their tails to grow back.
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Warming weather could mean more anoxic events in P.E.I. waterways, ...

The Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Action is keeping a close eye on low oxygen levels in Prince Edward Island's waterways as the weather warms up.
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How's the water in Charlottetown Harbour? It's already warm — and s...

Some people in Charlottetown say they are seeing more jellyfish than normal for this time of year and one expert thinks it could be because of warming ocean temperatures.
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How Lennox Island is revitalizing the Mi'kmaw language, one generat...

For the past few years, Lennox Island First Nation has been taking steps to revitalize the Mi'kmaw language in the community by including it in daycare, in school and in everyday activities.
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Season's 1st North Atlantic right whale sighting is bracing P.E.I. ...

With the recent sighting of an entangled North Atlantic right whale in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, a marine biologist says Island crews are reflecting on the lessons they learned in 2023 when the presence of two whales temporarily shut a section of LFA 24.
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New fund aims to lower some barriers that keep young athletes bench...

A new funding effort on Prince Edward Island is aiming to eliminate financial and accessibility barriers for young people wanting to play sports.
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Debris debate: What should happen with Fiona's remnants?

A year and a half after post-tropical storm Fiona ripped through Prince Edward Island, questions remain about how to deal with the mess left behind.
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Tuition deposits going up $4K for international students at UPEI an...

Holland College and UPEI are increasing tuition deposits for international students after the federal government’s decision to cut the number of study permits it gives out.
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Work wraps up on giant reefs to protect threatened shoreline in wes...

A project aiming to protect and rebuild the shoreline at Cedar Dunes Provincial Park is complete. The province has been adding offshore reefs near the West Point lighthouse since 2021 and the final two have just been installed.
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UPEI Faculty Association wants seat at the table for medical school...

The University of Prince Edward Island Faculty Association (UPEIFA) is again raising concerns about a medical school on P.E.I. 
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The ABCs of recess and fire drills: Students from around the world ...

A new pilot program is teaching children who recently moved to Canada the ABCs of going to school. That ranges from how to speak English to how lunch works, why we do fire drills and even what to expect during recess.
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Forget the birdhouses; P.E.I. high school carpentry students are bu...

Some students in Summerside, P.E.I., have been busy building a tiny home, as part of the carpentry program at Three Oaks Senior High. It’s part of a new provincial push to build trades skills.
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Number of people seeking funding to reach off-Island medical care h...

An organization that helps Prince Edward Island families with the cost of travel to medical appointments outside the province says demand has increased drastically.
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6 Island seniors celebrated for impact on P.E.I. communities - CBC.ca

Six seniors on Prince Edward Island have been recognized for various contributions in the areas of volunteering, artistic achievement, sports, and business.
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P.E.I. food banks busier than ever, with no signs of slowing down

Food banks across Prince Edward Island say they are feeding more people than ever before and don't anticipate the need slowing down any time soon.
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E-scooter business, officials trying to get more Islanders to ride ...

Nearly a year after the P.E.I. government introduced regulations for electric kick scooters, officials and business owners are still coming up with ways to get more people to follow the rules.