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
Cavendish Boardwalk getting expansion in time for summer tourism season
The iconic tourist attraction on P.E.I.'s North Shore is getting a multimillion-dollar upgrade.
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Summerside surpassed $100M in building permits for second straight year in 2024
The P.E.I. government says the value of building permits across the province between January and November increased by 33 per cent last year compared to 2023. The construction sector hopes it can keep up with the demand.
Canada -PEI |
'I have to take the chance:' P.E.I. figure skater excited to make national debut in Edmonton
When 15-year-old figure skater Brooklyn Spates started this season, qualifying to nationals wasn’t part of the plan. Now she will be the first skater in years to represent P.E.I. at the national level.
Canada -PEI |
Excitement builds for proposed wind turbine project in Kinkora area
Some Prince County residents are walking away with more answers after attending Tuesday night's public information session in Albany, P.E.I., on the Wejipek Wind Project.
Canada -PEI |
Proposed law would support P.E.I. tenants facing condo conversions
A bill that would provide a framework, rights and timelines for tenants whose apartments are being converted into condos is being reviewed by a provincial standing committee.
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Internal medicine docs at QEH to send back some referrals due to 'unsafe' wait times
Doctors with the internal medicine clinic at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown say they will no longer accept non-urgent referrals starting Jan. 21 due to 'unsafe' wait times.
Canada -PEI |
Some Islanders take the polar bear dip to kick off their 2025
While they might not have been able to feel their toes, some Islanders say they now feel ready for 2025 after doing the polar bear plunge in Summerside, P.E.I., on Wednesday.
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Post-secondary students in P.E.I. say they struggle to find jobs to help pay for rent, food, tuition
Some post-secondary students on Prince Edward Island say they struggle to find part-time and full-time employment during or after their studies.
Canada -PEI |
Gear tampering becoming more frequent in Gulf region, says DFO — and that means more ghost gear
Gear tampering in the Gulf of St. Lawrence region off P.E.I. is more common than it used to be, according to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. When lobster fishing gear in particular gets cut adrift, there can be a high environmental cost.
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P.E.I. government unveils design plans for new Évangéline Education Centre
Plans for the new $54-million school in Abram-Village also include an Acadian and francophone arts and culture centre, a public library and a daycare.
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