This is PEI

Pedro’s Island Eatery in North Rustico is switching from seed oil to beef tallow because the owners says it tastes better and is healthier for his customers. Mitch speaks with him and a registered dietitian to break down the hype around seed oils.  

P.E.I.'s climate is getting hotter, and the provincial government is creating a new system to try to keep vulnerable Islanders cool and healthy in the face of climate change. Mitch speaks to the Island's Chief Public Health Officer and someone who oversees these systems across the country.

Life on P.E.I. means being acutely aware of the threat of a changing climate. These three Islanders are talking about responding to climate change at the Charlottetown Forum at the Confederation Centre. Mitch gets a preview of the conversation. 

Last summer, a parasite infecting P.E.I. oysters sent a chill through the industry. One hatchery claims it’s growing oyster seed resistant to the disease. But is it too good to be true? CBC reporter Nancy Russell visited the new hatchery.

P.E.I.’s reigning burger love winner took her creation to national TV a few weeks ago. 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 Corus Entertainment for the use of audio on today's episode.

P.E.I. is considering presumed consent for organ donation. Nova Scotia is the only province where everyone is considered an organ donor unless you opt-out. Mitch explores if education over legislation is a better way to have more Islanders donating organs and tissue.

UPEI’s newest degree aims to teach students how to improve environmental sustainability across various sectors. Mitch speaks to Marva Sweeney-Nixon, one of the people who helped design the Cleantech program to find out how she did it and why it’s necessary.

The government of P.E.I. could spend up to $8 million over three years being the National Hockey League’s official travel destination. Mitch asks a sports marketing expert if a provincial government should be playing at that level or stick with the beer league. 

Mitch meets two women who aren’t afraid to talk about menopause in public. They’re also working to build community and safe spaces on PEI to navigate the inevitability of hormonal change.  

The P.E.I. government says it plans to expand the private delivery of health care for Islanders. As long as you don't pay out of pocket, does it matter if the clinic you go to is privately run? We'll take a dive into that issue with CBC P.E.I. legislative reporter Kerry Campbell.