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Islanders - this is a podcast for you. There's something special about this quirky little place, but it also has its challenges. We're answering your questions P.E.I. - big or small, serious or silly. Hosted by Nicola MacLeod. Every Wednesday.

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Islanders - this is a podcast for you. There's something special about this quirky little place, but it also has its challenges. We're answering your questions P.E.I. - big or small, serious or silly. Hosted by Nicola MacLeod. Every Wednesday.

    Who grows more potatoes? Alberta and P.E.I. face off

    Who grows more potatoes? Alberta and P.E.I. face off

    The mighty spud is synonymous with P.E.I., but now Alberta may be coming for our crown. What will it mean if the P.E.I. potato is no longer number one? Host Nicola MacLeod and This is Edmonton host Clare Bonnyman join forces.

    • 18 min
    Who is ‘affordable housing’ affordable for?

    Who is ‘affordable housing’ affordable for?

    With rising rents and a low vacancy rate, many Islanders feel rental housing within their budget is becoming harder to find. But do affordable units still exist? And who are they affordable for? We speak with renters, advocates and the province.

    • 23 min
    Why do we talk like that?

    Why do we talk like that?

    The P.E.I. accent is distinctive and unique, but have you ever wondered why we say ‘worsh’ and not ‘wash’ or ‘slippy’ instead of ‘slippery’? The answers might surprise you. ‘Magine!

    • 18 min
    Why does our food cost more all of a sudden?

    Why does our food cost more all of a sudden?

    Sticker shock got you down? You’re not alone. But where is the money from our purchases going? And does it make a difference if you buy local? Farmers, grocers and shoppers weigh in on P.E.I.’s food system.

    • 22 min
    All about that bass (the fish kind)

    All about that bass (the fish kind)

    P.E.I.'s recreational striped bass fishery has taken off, but why? And where did the fish come from? We'll reel you in.

    • 14 min
    Could P.E.I.'s trains get back on track?

    Could P.E.I.'s trains get back on track?

    The story of P.E.I.’s (disastrous) railroad is intrinsically linked to our place in Canada, but could moving toward greener transportation bring us back to the almighty train? Guest co-host Travis Kingdon hopes so.

    • 22 min

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