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)

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. 

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

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.

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.

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the middle of changing its name, which was flagged as part of a national initiative to identify place names considered outdated or demeaning.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.

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.

Many P.E.I. farmers are looking to irrigate more land after spending much of the summer under drought conditions. Mitch explores how the application process works and what rules protect your drinking water.

Hailey Brake and Dan MacDonald are part of the first group of medical learners at UPEI’s new $90-million medical school. Mitch asks if learning at home was part of the decision.

Summerside, P.E.I. is looking at how AI can be used at city hall. Its wrapping up its call for citizens to sit on a committee on the topic. Mitch speaks to councillor Nick Cameron about why they wanted to do this work.