Ryan McKellop

Writer

Ryan McKellop is a graduate of the Holland College Journalism program and a web writer at CBC P.E.I.

Latest from Ryan McKellop

P.E.I. Humane Society warns of reported impersonations of animal protection officers

The P.E.I. Humane Society is warning Islanders to be on the lookout for people who may be impersonating animal protection officers.

Sekisui Diagnostics facility in P.E.I. expanding, hiring 25 new staff with $3.9M from province

The P.E.I. government is investing $3.9 million in the Sekisui Diagnostics facility in Charlottetown, allowing the Massachusetts-based company to hire new employees and expand its operations on the Island.

Canadian Blood Services is shooting for more than 500 extra donations this summer on P.E.I.

The Canadian Blood Services donation centre in Charlottetown is aiming to attract more than 500 blood donations over the next seven weeks to help save or extend lives.

As P.E.I.'s new allergy doctor eases access to care, national group says more services needed

Now that Prince Edward Island has a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating allergies, life has gotten less stressed for parents like Stephanie Keith. 

37-year-old Island man arrested, weapons seized after alleged gun-pointing incident

RCMP on P.E.I. say they arrested a 37-year-old Island man after being called to the scene of an alleged gun-pointing incident in the Clinton area at 4 p.m. on Friday, June 13.

Three Rivers council throws support behind water taxi service to connect communities

A proposal from the Montague Waterfront Development Corporation to establish a new water taxi service to serve Montague, Georgetown and Cardigan won support from the Town of Three Rivers council on Tuesday night.

Pink jersey initiative aims to develop young P.E.I. referees in safe environment

The P.E.I. Soccer Association has started a new pink jersey initiative for young referees. It came about as a way to help protect referees from abuse from coaches and spectators. It is also designed to help keep them from leaving the game.

P.E.I. optometrist goes mobile to serve care homes in Prince County

An Island optometrist has gone mobile, providing on-site eye exams at long-term and community care homes across western P.E.I. as part of a pilot project started this year.

Irving Oil donates long-closed gas station property to City of Charlottetown

Irving Oil Ltd. says it has donated 'a significant piece of real estate' to the City of Charlottetown, allowing plans to proceed on turning a long-closed gas station into a community hub and collaborative space.

Chiropractor says being able to order X-rays is paring redundancy from P.E.I. medical system

After a long wait, chiropractors practising on Prince Edward Island are now able to order X-rays to help them diagnose and treat patients without having to go through a family doctor or nurse practitioner.