Wayne Thibodeau

Reporter

Wayne Thibodeau is a reporter with CBC Prince Edward Island. He has worked in digital, radio, TV and newspapers for more than two decades. In addition to his role as a multi-platform journalist for CBC News, Wayne can be heard reading the news on The World This Hour, hosting Island Morning and Mainstreet and reporting for CBC News: Compass. You can reach Wayne at Wayne.Thibodeau@cbc.ca

Latest from Wayne Thibodeau

Proposed 4th gas station for Borden-Carleton will now await IRAC decision

The future of a controversial development near the Confederation Bridge is now in the hands of the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission.

Uncertainty around 4th gas station in Borden-Carleton 'excruciating,' says business owner

Hearings continued for a second day on a controversial development near the Confederation Bridge in Borden-Carleton, P.E.I.

IRAC hears about potential gains and losses from new 24/7 gas station in Borden-Carleton

So many people packed into the hearing room at the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission's office in Charlottetown on Tuesday that officials had to turn some away.

Borden-Carleton residents speak out against prospect of 4th gas station in the town 

Many residents from Borden-Carleton and the surrounding area showed up Monday night to share their concerns over a proposal to put a fourth gas station in their town.

Forestry commission releases final report, but P.E.I. government is already dampening expectations

P.E.I.’s forestry commission has made several recommendations aimed at protecting the province’s forests against the inevitable next big storm. Some of its members, however, worry that the province may be overlooking the concerns outlined in the final report.

Summerside Electric had to start its generators again to preserve supply Monday night

Summerside Electric had to power up its own diesel generators again Monday night, after a warning from Maritime Electric that the utility didn't have enough power to supply the city. 

Charlottetown residents voice safety fears over shelter, outreach centre on Park Street

People who live in the eastern end of Charlottetown showed up once again Thursday night to express their frustration over plans to keep a community outreach centre and emergency overnight shelter in their neighbourhood.

Man charged in P.E.I. 'grandparent scam' case facing more charges in N.B.

A Chilean man accused of defrauding Islanders in a so-called "grandparent scam" is facing nearly a dozen more charges in New Brunswick.

King government's 'modest' child benefit will provide up to $360 a year for each P.E.I. child

Starting next month, Prince Edward Island families who make less than $80,000 a year will receive up to $360 per child annually — or $30 per month — through the new P.E.I. Child Benefit. 

New report questions P.E.I.'s use of money earmarked for mental health and addictions

P.E.I. reallocated federal money that was intended to be spent on mental health programs, a new report suggests.