Taylor O'Brien

Reporter

Taylor O'Brien is a reporter based in Charlottetown. She is a recipient of the 2024 CBC Joan Donaldson Scholarship and has previously reported for CBC in Thunder Bay, Ont. She holds a master of journalism degree from Carleton University. You can contact Taylor by emailing taylor.obrien@cbc.ca.

Latest from Taylor O'Brien

DFO using drones to detect gear tampering in Gulf of St. Lawrence region

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is starting to use drone technology to gather evidence of illegal activity in the Gulf of St. Lawrence region.

Women's group calls on province to crack down on dangerous driving on Blue Shank Road

People who live along Highway 107, commonly known as the Blue Shank Road, are once more calling on the P.E.I. government to help slow down the traffic as drivers take the popular shortcut to and from Summerside's southeastern edge.

Federal government's tax pause will cost P.E.I. coffers about $14 million

P.E.I. Premier Dennis King said the federal government’s two-month sales tax pause could cost the province roughly $14 million due to the loss of its provincial portion of the HST.

Interest cut will bring relief to Islanders with variable-rate mortgages, says realtor

Prince Edward Island homeowners with variable-rate mortgages, as well as people shopping for a home, have cause for celebration after the Bank of Canada cut the key interest rate to 3.75 per cent, in the biggest drop since March 2020.

Islanders young and old gather to discuss Mi'kmaw culture, history and reconciliation

People from the ages of 12 to 90 attended an Abegweit First Nation Truth and Reconciliation event to educate themselves on Indigenous history.

11 P.E.I. soldiers head to Latvia to support NATO allies fighting Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Eleven soldiers from P.E.I. are headed to Latvia to take part in a Canadian-led mission to support NATO allies working to deter Russian aggression in eastern Europe.

No snow and mild temperatures in Thunder Bay force outdoor sports to adapt

With mild temperatures and a lack of snow in Thunder Bay, some local ski areas and winter athletes are feeling the heat and coming up with creative ways to adapt to the changing weather.

Five years after Thunder Bay introduced new idling regulations, one advocate says not much has changed

As Canada experiences its worst wildfire season on record, Dr. Nicki Wilberforce says more needs to be done by Thunder Bay, Ont. city officials to encourage drivers to adhere to idling regulations.

People returning to Eabametoong First Nation after 3 weeks away, state of emergency lifted

After weeks without access to running water, Eabametoong First Nation's state of emergency is being called off. The water treatment plant is back up in running after last month's fire, and people are returning home.

Buskers Festival returns to Thunder Bay after four-year pandemic hiatus

After a four-year hiatus, the Thunder Bay Buskers Festival returned to Thunder Bay, Ont. The festival captivated audiences with performances by singer, dancers, and magicians.