P.E.I. writers work for love not cash
P.E.I. writers love what they do, but expectations for a financially successful career are not high in light of statistics.
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The words.
- Feb 13
- 3 min
P.E.I. author’s novel inspired by great-grandfather’s marooning
William McDonough was sailing aboard the whaling ship Morning Star off the coast of Ecuador when it happened...
- Feb 9
- 3 min
P.E.I. author explores their gender identity through poetry
“to every queerdo wrapped in rainbows... and to those who don't feel safe to do so..."
- Jan 30
- 3 min
P.E.I. author explores Islander identity through poetry
She has always been fascinated by islands – even going as far as to label herself an “islomaniac”...
- Jan 23
- 3 min
P.E.I. summers, familial love at the centre of this author’s novel
Olivia Robinson had her childhood memories of P.E.I. summers in mind when she started writing a short story.
- Jan 17
- 4 min
Can a bully change? This P.E.I. author hopes to give answers
Angel Jendrick was only 10 years old when she started writing short mysteries to share with her grandparents.
- Nov 30, 2023
- 2 min
Christmas market a ‘success’ for vendors despite cold weather
The lower end of Queen Street is bustling.
It’s freezing cold, and people shiver as the wind blows.
- Nov 23, 2023
- 4 min
P.E.I. Transgender Network looking to start peer support for people undergoing transition
Peer support and counselling for trans and gender-diverse people undergoing transition will help bridge the gaps in the healthcare system...
- Nov 16, 2023
- 3 min
P.E.I. Transgender Network gets new office but still faces funding challenges
It’s quiet inside Lucky Fusca’s new office. Wooden partitions make each desk space feel private while also being visually more appealing...
- Nov 2, 2023
- 3 min
Giant hogweed can burn skin and take over gardens
The monster is five metres tall.
It has an umbrella-shaped flower head, one and a half metres wide.
- Oct 31, 2023
- 2 min
People are walking around like zombies, says Charlottetown city councillor
Drug issues in Charlottetown have city councillors desperate to meet with P.E.I. Premier Dennis King to find solutions.
- Oct 26, 2023
- 3 min
P.E.I. scientist striving to reduce climate change effects through agricultural practices
Judith Nyiraneza is researching agricultural practices effective in reducing greenhouse gas emissions to fight climate change.
- Oct 19, 2023
- 3 min
P.E.I.’s updated sexual health curriculum still not enough, says PEERS Alliance
“There was a lot more fearmongering and not a lot of education on things like how to get tested and how to seek supports if you need them.”
- Oct 12, 2023
- 2 min
Artist transforms lobster claw bands and nets into art
Carley Mullally wants to inspire people to recycle and reimagine materials.
- Sep 28, 2023
- 3 min
Anti-SOGI protests are not about kids, says 2SLGBTQIA+ person
"The trans community doesn't want your cis kid to be queer. We want your trans kid to stay alive."
- Sep 22, 2023
- 3 min
“We don’t have as much teeth,” police say about safety and security issues in the community
About 300 people gathered at Birchwood Intermediate School’s gymnasium to discuss safety and security concerns in the community.
- Sep 21, 2023
- 3 min
Healthy mind, healthy living
“We are very aware of how much our mental health is important, but it’s hard to be able to take care of yourself..."
- Sep 14, 2023
- 4 min
What comes next? Local vendors prepare for the end of this year' Downtown Farmers' Market
The lower end of Queen Street is bustling. It’s sunny and warm. Musicians sing and play.
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