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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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Three generations of the MacWilliams gather during a celebration marking the 100th anniversary of the family owning and operating their farm in West Cape. The 100 acre farm, along the coast on Route 14, was purchased by Ronnie MacWilliams’ grandfather on June 1, 1926. In photo: L-R: Abigail MacWilliams, Tori Richard, Randy MacWilliams, Ronnie and Claretta MacWilliams, Rodney MacWilliams, Kalyn MacWilliams and Kari-Lee MacWilliams. Submitted photo
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Hernewood Intermediate School is the recipient of Indigo Love of Reading Foundation Literacy Grant and the $20,000 from the grant will allow them to launch their new school wide literacy initiative Hernewood Reads. Submitted photo
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Bensen Doucette recently took home the RBC Best of Region Award for Prince Edward Island during the 2026 Skills Canada National Competition. This award goes to the competitor with the best weighted score from each province and territory. Submitted photo
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James Barlow has a college education in Business Information Technology and Business Administrative Marketing, but he would much rather be out on the water, fishing oysters. He’s worried about the viability of the industry, and what’s going to happen if it can’t bounce back. Jillian Trainor photo
According to Health PEI CEO Laurae Kloschinsky, almost all of the 18 recommendations from the auditor general are in place, which include tracking payouts for employee vacation, overtime and time-in-lieu, and tightening policies around pay for executives that wasn’t properly approved.
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Memorial University student, Hayden Chaisson, is focusing her research study for her masters degree in public health on healthcare access in rural western PEI. Those interested in participating in the study will be asked to fill out an online survey and will also have the option of being conducted for an interview by Chaisson. Melissa Heald photo
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Hector MacLeod, mayor of Alberton, holds up the plans for the new subdivision on Dufferin Street following an infrastructure funding announcement on June 12. The joint investment from all three levels of government of more than $3.4 million will help with creating new streets, gutters, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure. Melissa Heald photo
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Provincial fish biologist Rosie MacFarlane, with wildlife technicians Danielle Jordan and Matt Sheidow, collect fish during an electrofishing demonstration for Grade 4 students from O’Leary Elementary on June 11. The fish are not harmed during the process. Melissa Heald photo
Northport resident Jerry Gavin was excited for the opportunity to help shape the future of medical eduction on PEI.
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The New York Times bestselling novel This Summer Will Be Different has come to Prince Edward Island as a Netflix series — an extraordinary opportunity for our province.
