Carolyn Ryan

Journalist

Carolyn Ryan is the copy editor for CBC P.E.I.'s digital news operation. A graduate of the University of Prince Edward Island and the Carleton University School of Journalism, she has spent decades writing, editing and assigning other staff as a print, radio and digital journalist.

Latest from Carolyn Ryan

All 3 counties on Prince Edward Island told to brace for severe thunderstorms

All of P.E.I. was under a severe thunderstorm watch Thursday afternoon, with Environment Canada saying a weather system over the Island was capable of producing strong wind gusts and heavy rain.

Rob Lantz confirms he won't run for permanent leadership of P.E.I. Progressive Conservatives

The premier confirmed he won't seek the permanent leadership of P.E.I.’s Progressive Conservative Party, after previously saying people had been asking him to run for the position.

Right whale detection in Gulf will mean restrictions for some P.E.I. lobster boats

The P.E.I. Fishermen's Association says the latest detection of a North Atlantic right whale in the Gulf of St. Lawrence region will mean some lobster fishing crews on the North Shore will have to remove their gear by Sunday evening.

Summer weather outlook suggests Atlantic Canadians will be looking for shade

Environment and Climate Change Canada's summer seasonal weather outlook was released on Tuesday, and Atlantic Canada is likely looking at some hot times. 

Laurie Brinklow, Ian Petrie and Kirstin Lund named to Order of P.E.I.

Laurie Brinklow, Ian Petrie and Kirstin Lund are the latest recipients of the Order of P.E.I. They were selected from a total of 31 Islanders nominated this year.

Hot classrooms have P.E.I. teachers' union urging province to take chilling actions

Many Island schools that have never had air conditioning became mini saunas as the high temperatures really set in with the start of June, some teachers and students say. 

Craswell case shakes trust in schools, former P.E.I. chief justice says as his review begins

David Jenkins says his third-party review of how Public Schools Branch practices and policies played into the Matthew Craswell case should end in recommendations on how to make Prince Edward Island schools safer for children. 

Islander loses $6,500 in latest grandparent scam incident, Summerside police say

Another Prince Edward Island grandparent has fallen victim to a scam that targets people by scaring them about their young relatives. 

Bugs poised to flit into action for the season, P.E.I. scientist says

Humans aren't the only creatures that stay relatively hidden when the weather is lousy. This spring's chilly and rainy weather sidelined insects too, but a Charlottetown-based research scientist says that's changing quickly.

Health P.E.I. says visitors and staff no longer have to wear masks at its facilities

Now that respiratory illness season is dying down, Health P.E.I. has lifted a mandatory masking policy that was in effect at all of its facilities.