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Taylor O'Brien

Reporter

Taylor O'Brien is a reporter based in Charlottetown. She is a recipient of the 2024 CBC Joan Donaldson Scholarship and has previously reported for CBC in Thunder Bay, Ont. She holds a master of journalism degree from Carleton University. You can contact Taylor by emailing taylor.obrien@cbc.ca.

    Latest from Taylor O'Brien

    Post-secondary students in P.E.I. say they struggle to find jobs to help pay for rent, food, tuition

    Some post-secondary students on Prince Edward Island say they struggle to find part-time and full-time employment during or after their studies.
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    Gear tampering becoming more frequent in Gulf region, says DFO — and that means more ghost gear

    Gear tampering in the Gulf of St. Lawrence region off P.E.I. is more common than it used to be, according to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. When lobster fishing gear in particular gets cut adrift, there can be a high environmental cost.
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    P.E.I. government unveils design plans for new Évangéline Education Centre

    Plans for the new $54-million school in Abram-Village also include an Acadian and francophone arts and culture centre, a public library and a daycare.
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    4 of the best para hockey teams in the world playing in weeklong tournament in Charlottetown

    Canada's national para hockey team is back on the ice on P.E.I. for the first time in seven years, and that's uplifting news for team members with a connection to the Island. 
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    Water main break causes road closures in Summerside

    Crews in Summerside, P.E.I., are working to repair a water main break at Lefurgey Avenue that has resulted in a road closure from Granville Street to Arcona Street.
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    Remaining Sunday ferry crossings between N.S., P.E.I. cancelled due to weather

    Ferry crossings between eastern P.E.I. and northern Nova Scotia are cancelled for the rest of Sunday due to weather conditions.
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    P.E.I. roadside checkpoint held to discourage impaired driving during holidays

    A roadside checkpoint was set up in Stratford, P.E.I. on Saturday as part of MADD Canada and the provincial RCMP’s work to bring awareness to the dangers of impaired driving as the holiday season approaches.
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    P.E.I. families of 4 will pay roughly $800 more on groceries in 2025

    Families of four in Prince Edward Island can expect to pay up to $800 more on food in 2025, according to the latest edition of Canada’s Food Price Report, and food prices in the country will increase from three to five per cent next year.
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    Charlottetown Airport increasing parking fees starting Feb. 1

    The Charlottetown Airport is raising parking fees starting Feb. 1 to help pay for its new parking system. Doug Newson, the CEO of the Charlottetown Airport Authority, said short-term parking rates will increase 16 per cent and long-term parking rates will increase six per cent.
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    N.S.-P.E.I. ferry service 'not a priority' for federal government, says eastern P.E.I. MLA

    Belfast-Murray River MLA Darlene Compton says provincial officials have requested a meeting with federal Transportation Minister Anita Anand, but they haven't received a response yet. 
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