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This is PEI

CBC
Prince Edward Island
Health PEI
Mi'kmaq Language
PEI
Roblox
Headlights
Budget
My Three Sons
Maritime Electric
Shore Power
Lobster Fishing
LED Headlamps
Moshe Lander
Physician Services Agreement
Sick Notes
Atlantic Canada
Language Education
Henrik Visser
Medical Home Model
Canada Health Act

Your home, in less than 20 minutes a week. Host Mitch Cormier brings you the stories The Island is buzzing about. Every Thursday.

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Latest Episodes

The four candidates running in the District 16 byelection have voter information supplied by Elections P.E.I. Kerry Campbell learns there’s not much you can do to keep that information private.

Over the past decade, Island employers have received $185 million back from the Workers Compensation Board through its surplus distribution program. Some businesses qualified for payments even after workplace injuries or deaths. Jackie Sharkey tells ... more

Mitch heads to Tyne Valley for a closer look at the crisis facing P.E.I.’s oyster industry. He speaks with harvesters about how two diseases killing oysters are forcing them to look for help, and how the provincial and federal governments are trying ... more

Warm weather brings these big, clumsy beetles each spring. We chat with Maritime insect enthusiasts who share cool facts about the notoriously noisy, light-loving June bugs that many Islanders love to hate this time of year.

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Recent Guests

Alex Campbell
Former Premier of Prince Edward Island (1966–1978)
Prince Edward Island government
Episode: Meet Alex Campbell, the P.E.I. premier who modernized the province
Angus Orford
Vice President, Corporate Planning and Energy Supply at Maritime Electric
Maritime Electric
Episode: What happens when a cruise ship plugs into P.E.I.’s power grid?
Mike Watts
Owner of Watts Marine, a leading shore power provider
Watts Marine
Episode: What happens when a cruise ship plugs into P.E.I.’s power grid?
Tina Rayner
Author, My Three Sons
Episode: She lost two sons, and found support through community
Dr. Kay Dingwell
Emergency room physician at Prince County Hospital
Prince County Hospital (Somerset, PEI)
Episode: P.E.I. doctors are sick of writing your sick notes
Zach Bell
PEI Minister of Workforce and Advanced Learning
Prince Edward Island government
Episode: P.E.I. doctors are sick of writing your sick notes
Liam McKeer-Russell
Associate professor and Innis Christie Chair in Labor and Employment Law
Dalhousie University (Schulich School of Law)
Episode: P.E.I. doctors are sick of writing your sick notes
Dominic Deschardet
Director of Workforce Recruitment
Health PEI, CASPER
Episode: Canada's physician recruiters have changed their pitch, here's how
Pat Mella
Former Premier Liberal Finance Minister of PEI
Prince Edward Island Government (PC party)
Episode: On P.E.I., budget numbers are always wrong, so why deliver one?

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Mitch Cormier
Host of This Is PEI; guide for in-depth local discussions and policy context

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 50 ratings
  • What about NPs?

    Thanks for the information on how to access the registry and what to expect! Great knowledge for the public.

    It is also important to keep in mind that the registry is for a family doctor or nurse practitioner as they carry full family practices as well.

    Apple Podcasts
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    DARCI L
    Canada2 years ago
  • a great start!

    Loving this podcast so far! Great, informative guests and approachable host.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hannah O'D
    Canada2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the concise PEI-focused policy breakdowns.
The host is seen as approachable and informed, helping complex topics land clearly.
Guests are described as credible and relevant to island issues.

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What happens when a cruise ship plugs into P.E.I.’s power grid?
Q: Would the power draw from shore power be comparable to a neighborhood load, or is it more like a large industrial facility?
The load is substantial, with ships drawing between roughly 8 and 12 megawatts on Charlottetown's docks and up to 16 megawatts for the largest vessels, which is comparable to a sizable industrial facility rather than a typical neighborhood.
Yes, headlights are getting brighter.
Q: When would I know if I should consult my mechanic to actually check the headlights?
If oncoming drivers are flashing you or you are experiencing persistent glare, you should get a headlight alignment or check, and explain your symptoms to the shop so they can recalibrate or adjust the system.
Yes, headlights are getting brighter.
Q: What is it particularly about blue wavelengths that increases glare?
Blue light scatters more in the eye than warmer colors, making blue headlights feel significantly more glaring even at the same intensity, which is a key reason for consumer complaints and regulatory interest.
Yes, headlights are getting brighter.
Q: And how does the glare affect drivers? How dangerous is this?
Experts explain that glare can cause both discomfort and measurable reductions in visibility, with blue-enriched LED headlights intensifying glare; safety depends on balancing brightness with proper calibration and design to minimize impact on other drivers.
P.E.I. doctors are sick of writing your sick notes
Q: Does my employer have the right to require a sick note from an employee?
Liam McKeer-Russell explains that regulations vary by jurisdiction and by employer, and that provinces are moving toward more flexible models user-friendly to patients, with a trend to limit or remove short-term sick-note requirements.

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The show consistently covers PEI-centered politics, public policy, infrastructure, health care, and community stories, with a strong focus on how decisions shape daily island life. Episodes frequently blend policy analysis with personal angles—from budget realities and health system pressures to road safety and energy projects—often featuring voices from government, academia, and local institutions. A standout pattern is the willingness to interrogate governance structures, budget numbers, and public narratives, while weaving in practical, on-the-ground perspectives from practitioners, patients, and residents. This mix makes it useful for listeners who want concise briefings on local issues, plus contextual, humanized examples from people d... more

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2. Angus Orford
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