ATLANTIC RURAL MORNING WIRE CORRESPONDENT
Bridget Chicken-MacPhail — Atlantic Rural Morning Wire Coverage
All filed reports from Bridget Chicken-MacPhail, Charlottetown correspondent covering the Atlantic Rural Morning Wire for the MiTL Conversation Desk.
Charlottetown, your doctors are too busy for your boss's sick notes
Your bosses just asked for sick notes again didn't they? Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now look, Charlottetown, you’d th...
Charlottetown, your kids are literally digging up trouble
### Charlottetown, your kids are literally digging up trouble Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now look, I thought I'd hear...
Your dump just got 13 more years, b'y.
Your dump is getting a second life, seriously. Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now look, I've got something for you today ...
An 11-year-old on PEI is fixing everything, b'y
### That 11-year-old on PEI is fixing EVERYTHING Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now look, you hear a lot about the next ...
PEI just said you can finally punch people
Your PEI government is finally letting you punch people Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now look, I've seen some shocking...
Charlottetown's new fight bill just got real. What's next?
Your combat sports bill just got complicated Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now look, you'd think in a place like Charlo...
Your EV rebate is gone. What now, Charlottetown?
Your EV rebate might be gone but your taxi is coming Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now look, I was ready to talk about t...
Your Charlottetown lawn care bill is about to get shocking.
Your lawn care bill is about to get some shocking. Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now look, everyone’s feeling the pinch ...
Cory Deagle just insulted the PM. Your MPs want an apology.
You won't believe what our health minister just said Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now look, you know me, I like a bit ...
Your Summerside farmers' market just banned cooked food. What gives?
Your farmers' market can't cook? Some shocking, b'y. Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now look, I thought I'd heard it all ...
Your Malpeque oysters are getting wiped out. Seriously.
Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. ### Your Oysters Are Getting Wiped Out. Seriously. Now look, I know we talk a lot about t...
Roblox just paid millions. What does it mean for your Charlottetown kid?
Your kids are playing online and guess what Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Bridget Chicken-MacPhail here, and now look, I...
Your cabinet minister just resigned over lobster, b'y!
Your cabinet minister just resigned over lobster, b'y! Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now look, I thought I'd heard every...
Your Stratford neighbour just fixed the town's terrible maps for free
Your neighbour built a better map for your town Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now look, I’ve heard some shocking things...
Your premier just saved Dolly Parton's books.
Your premier just reversed course on your library books! Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now look, you know how budget tim...
Your kids need a new playground and the province won't pay.
Your kids need a new playground and the province won't pay Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now look, I've seen some shock...
Your heat pump rebate is gone. Just like that.
Your heat pump rebate is gone, some shocking Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now look, I was down by Victoria Park early t...
Your neighbour Jorge Moreno just earned a chess master title in Montreal
You won't believe what our chess master just did Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now look, you know me, I love a good yarn...
They're cutting free books for your kids. Why?
Your kids won't get books and you should be mad Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now look, I tell you, some shocking news c...
Your hospital just found 30 weapons with a new AI scanner.
Your hospital is getting a new bouncer Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now look, I've seen some shocking things covering ...
Your cabinet minister just wants to haul lobster, b'y!
Your cabinet minister just wants to fish for lobster, b'y! Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now look, I thought I’d seen it...
Charlottetown's tiny homes just got scrapped again. What gives?
Oh, they're just tossing tiny homes around like lobster buoys, you won't believe it. Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now ...
Charlottetown's tiny home plans got tossed, AGAIN. What gives?
Your tiny home plans just got tossed, *again*! Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now look, I thought I'd seen it all when it...
PEI's school buses are past their expiry date. What gives?
Did you hear about this bus problem in PEI? Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now look, I've seen some things covering trans...
Your kid's bus is older than your teacher. Should you worry?
Your bus ride to school is older than your teacher. Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now look, I heard something this week ...
Your kid's French camp is now easier to find in Charlottetown
Your kid's French camp is harder to find than a good parking spot. Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now look, finding summe...
IRAC is finally looking at your Charlottetown gas prices
Your gas prices are getting looked at, now. Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now look, I know everyone in Charlottetown ha...
Is your Charlottetown gas price finally getting reviewed?
Your gas price is under review, for real this time Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now look, I know we all grumble about t...
Your PEI doctor is buried in paperwork, not patients.
Your family doctor needs a break, my friend. Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now look, everyone knows how hard it is to ge...
Your Charlottetown doctor is drowning in paperwork, b'y
Your family doctor is drowning in paperwork, eh? Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now look, you know me, I like to dig into...
Someone's offering zero rent for a PEI restaurant. What's the catch?
You won't believe this PEI restaurant deal Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now look, I've seen some shocking things in the...
Your Souris doctor is gone. Are you next?
Your doctor just closed their practice and I'm heartbroken for you. Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now look, I've seen a ...
Your Transportation Minister is still out lobster fishing. What?
Your cabinet minister is still out lobster fishing, seriously? Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now look, I thought I'd see...
Charlottetown's bottle deposits are finally making sense!
Your Returnable Bottles Are Worth More Now! Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now look, I know sometimes the news can feel l...
Your recycling refund is doubling April 1st.
Your recycling refund is about to get a whole lot bigger Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now look, I know everyone's talki...
Premier Lantz just kicked Gilles Arsenault out. What gives?
Your Premier just pulled a stunner Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Well now, look. You'd think after all these years cove...
PEI potatoes might be in for a rough ride.
Your potatoes are in for a wild ride Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now look, I picked this one because it sounds like so...
A dog in Pasadena could make your family homeless.
Your dog can make you homeless in Pasadena, b'y Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now look, sometimes you hear a story that ...
Charlottetown, could your support animal cost you shelter?
Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. ## Your pets might be more important than you think, b'y Now look, I've heard some shocki...
Maritime Electric says no, but their US export application says yes
Your power company is saying one thing and doing another Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now look, sometimes you hear some...
Your Charlottetown prosecutor was a victim, and his coworkers handled the case
Your boss won't believe this Charlottetown story Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now look, I've seen some shocking things...
Beaconsfield House just got way more welcoming for your whole family
Your house tour just got way more accessible, b'y! Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now look, you know me, I love a good ya...
Your church needs a ramp, but can it get one?
Your church is getting a new ramp, eh? Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now look, I was reading through the wires this morn...
They're putting *Polka Dot Door* on stage in Charlottetown. Seriously.
Your commute to Confederation Centre just got wilder Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now look, I thought I'd seen it all ...
Are you carrying a fatal brain-eating parasite?
Oh my g-d what if we all have brain-eating amoebas? Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now look, I thought I’d heard it all, ...
Your Easter chocolate is getting hit hard in Charlottetown
### Your chocolate cravings are costing more here Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now look, it's not just your imaginatio...
Your Easter chocolate just got pricier. Blame the cocoa bean.
Your chocolate Easter bunny just got more expensive, b'y! Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now look, I know everyone's tal...
Rome just found 3 skeletons with iron nails in their chests. Wild.
You won't believe what they just found in Rome Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now look, I thought I'd seen it all, coveri...
Charlottetown's CRA drop box is closing. Will it sting you?
Your CRA drop box closing is going to sting us some shocking Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. So, Revenue Canada is shutti...
Your Charlottetown cataract surgery is cancelled for March. Seriously?
Your cataract surgery is cancelled for *what* now? Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now look, I thought I'd heard it all wh...
Your parking meters could be mining Bitcoin. Seriously.
Now look, you won't believe what these AI folks are up to. Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. ## Your AI tried to mine crypt...
Your new rifles highlight a PEI problem.
Your new rifle order hits *different* for us in Charlottetown Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. So, Ottawa's fast-tracking ...
Bay Roberts just blew 50 grand on a traffic light screw-up.
Charlottetown, did you hear about this traffic light mess? Good morning from the Atlantic — three provinces, five communities, and the stories that cross every border. Now look, I thought I'd heard i...