#The Battle for a Prince Edward Island Beach

Admin3 years ago045 mins

When Bryson Guptill moved from Ottawa to Prince Edward Island 27 years ago, he found in the tiny island’s coastline a kind of sanctuary—a serene landscape that seemed to reward endless days and weeks of exploring. After retiring from his job as a government policy analyst several years ago, Guptill dedicated even more time to…

#The Move: Why this veterinarian left P.E.I. for New Brunswick

Admin4 years ago08 mins

“The Move: Why this veterinarian left P.E.I. for New Brunswick” Adele Doucet always thought she’d build her dream home. Until she found the perfect listing—in her hometown. The buyer: Adele Doucet, a 29-year-old veterinarian. The budget: $200,000 The backstory: Doucet grew up in Memramcook, New Brunswick, a small but scenic Acadian village southeast of Moncton….

#This man is building a tiny-home utopia in P.E.I.

Admin4 years ago012 mins

“This man is building a tiny-home utopia in P.E.I.” On Route 6 in Bedford Station, Prince Edward Island, a retired jack of all trades is on a mission. Jim Walmsley spends long days clearing part of his 25-acre property with the goal of opening a tiny home community for those priced out of the market….

#P.E.I. lobster fishers risk it all just to leave their harbour. And they’re fed up.

Admin6 years ago011 mins

“#P.E.I. lobster fishers risk it all just to leave their harbour. And they’re fed up.” High winds and strong tides clog Darnley channel with sand, forcing captains to risk running aground. Some say the only solution is building a new $42-million harbour—but Ottawa isn’t ponying up. The treacherous Darnley channel, between Malpeque Bay and a…