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

Non-profit set to shut its doors as P.E.I. government takes over tourism inspections

A non-profit that has been responsible for inspecting tourism accommodations in Prince Edward Island for more than 30 years is preparing to close up shop.

Former CSIS, RCMP investigators call for inquiry into Buddhist monks, nuns' Chinese connections

About 250 people packed into the P.E.I Convention Centre in Charlottetown Sunday to hear questions about Buddhist monks and nuns living on P.E.I. — with many there calling for a public inquiry into the groups.

'Not here to scare people,' but P.E.I. watchdog raising alarm bells about historic debt levels

P.E.I.’s auditor general says the province’s net debt, the highest in the province’s history, is unsustainable.

Matt MacFarlane chosen as leader of P.E.I. Green Party

Matt MacFarlane has been elected as leader of the P.E.I. Green Party. The Borden-Kinkora MLA was running against former Green Party MLA Hannah Bell. 

Health P.E.I. spending thousands of dollars a month on private employment agencies, contracts reveal

Health P.E.I. has hired six senior managers through private employment agencies at costs ranging from $17,490 a month to $43,750 a month.

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.