P.E.I. Pulse

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P.E.I. Pulse brings together the best audio from CBC P.E.I.'s airwaves. Host Mitch Cormier shares interesting stories about Islanders and the things that matter to P.E.I. every week.

  • 10 minutes 36 seconds
    We still don't know how much diesel fuel spilled in the Charlottetown harbour

    Two years later, there are still no clear answers about a diesel spill from the MV Ancier during refuelling. At the time, the Canadian Coast Guard said about 167 litres was unrecoverable — but it may have been more. CBC reporter Stacey Janzer joins us with the details. 

    22 January 2026, 11:10 am
  • 13 minutes 14 seconds
    "Slipping and sliding": fighting winter fires on P.E.I.

    It's been a month of damaging and deadly fires on P.E.I. No matter the weather, the firefighters of the Island answer the call. We learn what it's like to fight fires in the coldest months of the year -- from frozen hoses to unplowed roads. 

    15 January 2026, 11:10 am
  • 12 minutes 45 seconds
    P.E.I.’s new premier is getting to work — for a limited time

    In December, Bloyce Thompson became premier of P.E.I., after Rob Lantz left the job after less than 10 months to run for the leadership of the provincial PC Party. One week into his tenure, Mitch spoke to Premier Thompson about how it’s going so far.

    8 January 2026, 11:10 am
  • 20 minutes 39 seconds
    P.E.I.’s two new opposition leaders look back and ahead

    Mitch talks to P.E.I. Green Party leader Matt MacFarlane and P.E.I. Liberal Party leader Robert Mitchell about 2025 and what the new year could bring.

    1 January 2026, 11:10 am
  • 15 minutes
    P.E.I. Burger Love winner leaves it all on the grill on cooking show

    From the best of This is P.E.I.: The Island’s reigning burger love winner took her creation to national TV last spring. Danielle Casario learned that making four burgers for TV was tougher than pumping out 300 a day at her restaurant — but has no regrets about competing on the show.


    Thanks to Flavour Network for the use of audio in this episode.


    (Originally published May 8, 2025)

    25 December 2025, 11:10 am
  • 25 minutes 44 seconds
    Lennox Island’s fight to keep the Mi’kmaq language alive

    This year’s Christmas concert on P.E.I.’s Lennox Island First Nation included kids singing in Mi’kmaq. Delaney Kelly discovers it’s part of a multi-generational effort to keep the language thriving. 

    18 December 2025, 11:10 am
  • 20 minutes 48 seconds
    Islanders are worried about democracy, should you be?

    President Trump has many Canadians worried about the future of our country.  Mitch meets two lawyers reminding us how to stay strong and free.

    11 December 2025, 11:10 am
  • 11 minutes 25 seconds
    Something in the water, P.E.I. communities fight forever chemicals

    A number of Island residents are dealing with water contaminated with PFAS. Connor Lamont looks at how the province is working to make the drinking water safe.

    4 December 2025, 4:10 am
  • 12 minutes 27 seconds
    Does P.E.I. need temporary foreign workers? Industries say yes, but economist warns of consequences

    Some sectors on P.E.I. rely significantly on temporary foreign workers, but an expert warns that growing dependence on the program could suppress wages and raise economic concerns. CBC P.E.I. web writer and reporter Thinh Nguyen has been digging into this and joins Mitch with the story.

    27 November 2025, 11:10 am
  • 17 minutes 37 seconds
    Why this P.E.I. community is changing its name

    The north shore community of Savage Harbour, P.E.I. is in the middle of changing its name, which was flagged as part of a national initiative to identify place names considered outdated or demeaning. The local Indigenous chief asked for the change in 2022, and after community consultation, residents have narrowed the options down to five possible names. We hear about how the process is going and what makes the change so important.

    20 November 2025, 11:10 am
  • 16 minutes 29 seconds
    This 14-year-old could be P.E.I.’s next professional golfer

    Hunter Burke is quickly making a name for himself in the world of junior golf. All while living in a province with a 6-month golf season. Mitch finds out how the 14-year-old and his dad have teamed up to grow his skills.

    13 November 2025, 11:10 am
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