Sara Fraser
Web Journalist
Sara has worked with CBC News in P.E.I. since 1988, starting with television and radio before moving to the digital news team. She grew up on the Island and has a journalism degree from the University of King's College in Halifax. Reach her by email at sara.fraser@cbc.ca.
Latest from Sara Fraser
P.E.I. Nurses' Union says no need for nurse practitioners to have their own union
As their role in health care continues to grow, nurse practitioners across Canada are looking to Alberta, where NPs recently formed their own union — but on P.E.I., the union that represents them says it’s doing its job.
Canada -PEI |
Buddhist monks and nuns on P.E.I. 'disheartened' by negative comments about land ownership
Buddhist monks and nuns who live in eastern P.E.I. say they were disappointed to hear some of the concerns expressed at a planning meeting this past week in the community of Three Rivers.
Canada -PEI |
Counsellor advises exercise, good sleep habits to get through P.E.I.'s wet, dark November
Some Islanders say the wet, dreary weather the past few weeks has taken a toll on their mental and physical health. We talk to a counsellor about what to do.
Canada -PEI |
School-based memorials to stay in place for now, says P.E.I. education minister
P.E.I.’s minister of education has asked that Island schools refrain from removing any memorials they host to honour deceased students and staff until it takes a better look at the policy that led at least one high school to take action.
Canada -PEI |
P.E.I. cancer survivor's 'unbelievable' 120-km triathlon captured in new documentary
A new documentary is about to premiere that chronicles a P.E.I. woman’s journey to run, cycle and swim from the Moncton Hospital back to her home.
Canada -PEI |
5 proposals for bridge fabrication yard in Borden-Carleton
Five proposals for redevelopment of the former Confederation Bridge fabrication yard at Borden-Carleton are now in the hands of provincial and municipal officials.
Canada -PEI |
Postal service grinds to a halt on P.E.I. as workers strike
During the strike, government cheques will be delivered by postal workers or via alternative methods.
Canada -PEI |
'Major crisis' facing P.E.I. blood cancer patients as another oncologist prepares to leave
With P.E.I's only full-time blood oncologist leaving at the end of November, Health P.E.I. was planning to transfer his patients to Dr. Philip Champion. Now Champion says he intends to retire in the spring.
Canada -PEI |
One of P.E.I.'s last WW II veterans shares his wartime memories
Lloyd Gates is one of the few surviving Second World War veterans on Prince Edward Island. He recounts the highs and lows of his wartime service in Holland and France.
Canada -PEI |
Small P.E.I. town of Kensington launches campaign against gender-based violence
The Town of Kensington, P.E.I., has committed to implementing a new campaign to end gender-based violence.
Canada -PEI |