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CBC
4 hours ago
- Science
- CBC
BioBlitz encourages Islanders to snap a pic of cool plants, bugs and animals
The Big Backyard BioBlitz is happening this week. It's a project by the Nature Conservancy of Canada aimed at getting people to take pictures of different species they see so scientists can use the information to help with their research. CBC's Sheehan Desjardins got details about the event from the conservancy's Mark Frank.
CBC
7 hours ago
- Sport
- CBC
Young wrestlers with Team P.E.I. hit the mat in preparation for Canada Games
With one of the country's biggest youth sports competitions coming up in August, P.E.I.'s wrestling team is putting in the work. CBC's Sheehan Desjardins took in a recent practice to see how the athletes and coaches are grappling with their prep for the 2025 Canada Games in St. John's, N.L.
CBC
4 days ago
- Health
- CBC
Smilezones make pediatric spaces less scary for kids at this P.E.I. hospital
Prince Edward Island now has its first Smilezone spaces at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown. The areas are designed to make the hospital more welcoming for pediatric patients and their families. Staff say they're already having an impact. CBC's Sheehan Desjardins has the story.
CBC
6 days ago
- General
- CBC
Program aimed at growing number of early childhood educators on P.E.I. is helping, says ECDA
The province still needs more early childhood educators, but a program called Steps to Success appears to be helping. The Early Childhood Development Association of P.E.I. says staffing is improving in urban areas, but rural centres still need a boost. CBC's Sheehan Desjardins explains.
CBC
21-07-2025
- Sport
- CBC
Prince Edward Island men's rugby team striving for top-5 finish at Canada Games
In less than a month, Team P.E.I. will be in St. John's, N.L., for the 2025 Canada Games. That means it's crunch time for many Island athletes. CBC's Sheehan Desjardins stopped by a recent men's rugby practice to see how the team is feeling heading into the games.
