Gwyneth Egan

Gwyneth Egan is a digital writer at CBC Prince Edward Island. She is a graduate of Carleton University's master of journalism program and previously interned with White Coat, Black Art. You can reach her at gwyneth.egan1@cbc.ca

Latest from Gwyneth Egan

Tens of thousands of names remain on P.E.I. patient registry, despite promise to eliminate it by April

Despite a campaign promise made by former premier Dennis King in 2023, the Progressive Conservatives have not fulfilled their goal of eliminating Prince Edward Island’s patient registry waitlist.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to visit P.E.I. on Tuesday

Pierre Poilievre is set to make his first campaign stop on Prince Edward Island on Tuesday. 

Fewer games for girls: Hockey P.E.I. faces criticism for provincial tournament format

Some young players say they're being iced out by Hockey P.E.I. because of the format it has chosen for its provincial championships this weekend. 

P.E.I.'s bill for high profile at NHL's 4-Nations Face-Off topped $500K, legislature hears

Although the former premier suggested P.E.I. might be looking to get out of its multimillion-dollar sponsorship agreement with the National Hockey League, MLAs heard Thursday that the province spent even more money on promotion at a major league event in January. 

P.E.I. government setting up special zone to keep shelter and outreach centre on Park Street

A provincial emergency overnight shelter and Community Outreach Centre will continue operating in its current location within Charlottetown despite a city council vote earlier this week, P.E.I.'s housing minister says. 

P.E.I. snow crab fishers to start 2025 season grappling with reduced quota, trade concerns

Snow crab fishers on Prince Edward Island are preparing to start their season next week facing a 33 per cent reduction in the amount they're allowed to catch. 

Opposition pushes P.E.I. government on tariff preparedness as legislature resumes

As the P.E.I. Legislature resumed for its spring sitting on Wednesday, the Leader of the Opposition questioned the Progressive Conservative government's preparedness to deal with the threat of U.S. tariffs. 

Avian influenza present on P.E.I., but not a risk to general public, experts say

Prince Edward Islanders are being reminded to keep their distance from sick, dying or dead wildlife as avian influenza — commonly known as bird flu or H5N1 — continues to circulate on the Island.

Tesla products are now excluded from P.E.I.'s electric vehicle rebate program

Teslas are no longer eligible for electric vehicle rebates on Prince Edward Island, the provincial government says.

P.E.I. legislative session begins with 1st throne speech read by new lieutenant-governor

The second session of the 67th General Assembly of Prince Edward Island began Tuesday at what the throne speech read out by Lt.-Gov. Wassim Salamoun called a 'pivotal moment for our province, our country and the world.'