Melissa Heald is a journalist for Island Press Limited, focusing on local news and events in Prince Edward Island, Canada. With a passion for community journalism, Melissa covers a wide range of topics including community initiatives, sports, local government, and social issues. Her articles aim to inform and engage readers while highlighting the unique aspects of life on the island.
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Melissa's coverage emphasizes local community events, government announcements, and social initiatives in Prince Edward Island. Pitches for interviews or expert commentary should focus on topics such as fundraising, community events, charity work, local governance issues, and social activism.
Given the emphasis on personal finance and house & home themes alongside the prevalent coverage of government and politics, Melissa may be interested in stories that explore how local policies impact households and communities. Additionally, given her focus on sports-related content within a local context like PEI's soccer scene might pique her interest.
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By: Allan MacRae, Melissa Heald, Melissa
“Alberton, P. E. Island-Prompt and courageous action by a fourteen-old youth, Tilman Martin, from Saint John, NB was responsible for saving the lives of three persons from drowning near Miminegash yesterday evening at about six-thirty, 15 July 1960.” “The Guardian,” 16 July 1960.
Reid Hart (centre) is all focus as she throws one of her lead stones while teammates Ella Lenentine and Makiya Noonan prepare to sweep during the 2025 PEI Juniors Curling Championship at the West Prince Curling Club on Jan 10. Ms Hart is from the West Prince area and was playing for Team Blades, skipped by Sophie Blades and the defending champions. Melissa Heald photo
With housing development going well in the town, O’Leary council will now shift its focus on growing commercial businesses in the area.
PEI Shellfish Association deliver recommendations to standing committee
By: Melissa Heald, Melissa
The Don McDougall Park, which will be located at Mill River Resort, will be a state-of-art facility with fenced turf baseball field, dugouts, bullpens, a walking track and two outdoor green gym spaces.The announcement for the new facility was made to a packed convention room at the resort on Jan 17. Melissa Heald photo
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Andrew Avery is coordinator for the 34th Annual Mill River Open happening at Mill River Resort from Jan 31 - Feb 2. Those wishing to watch the action can attend for free and Mr Avery said spectators can expect a high caliber of competition. Melissa Heald photo
Alberton Fire Department Fire Chief and the Prince Edward Island Firefighters Association (PEIFFA) Board Director, Darrell Graham, delivered a presentation on behalf of the association spoke to members of the Standing Committee on Health and Social Development on Jan 15 about the challenges Island fire departments are facing in relation to medical first responder calls, particularly the impact these calls are having on their personnel and resources. Youtube screenshot
By: Melissa Heald, Melissa
Long-time Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster and former Major League Baseball player, Buck Martinez, along with Mill River Resort owner and the man who brought the Toronto Blue Jays to Canada Don McDougall reveal the designs for the new baseball park and recreation venue coming to West Prince. Named the Don McDougall Park, the announcement for the nearly two million dollar state-of-the-art facility was made at Mill River Resort, where the park will be located, on Jan 17. Melissa Heald photo
Kim Gill, acting director of aquaculture in the Department of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture, spoke with members of the Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability on Jan 16. She provided an update on what provincial officials next steps are in their plan to tackle the MSX crisis currently impacting PEI’s oyster industry. Youtube screenshot
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