Stephen Brun

Journalist

Stephen Brun works for CBC in Charlottetown, P.E.I. Through the years he has been a writer and editor for a number of newspapers and news sites across Canada, most recently in the Atlantic region. You can reach him at [email protected].

Latest from Stephen Brun

Province's fall fiscal update projects P.E.I.'s deficit to balloon to $129M

Islanders had to wait until winter for the P.E.I. government’s fall fiscal update, which was released Friday and forecasts a large increase to the provincial deficit. 

P.E.I. homeowner captures sound and video of meteorite strike on camera, and scientists believe it's a first

A man in Prince Edward Island got doubly lucky last July, recording a meteorite's impact on his home security cameras. The space rock also landed in the exact spot he'd been standing minutes earlier.

Corrections staff, offenders both bearing the brunt of P.E.I.'s mental health challenges, officials say

Both the staff who work in Island jails and offenders are facing more challenges that are the direct result of homelessness, mental health and addictions.

'Significant winter storm' on its way to P.E.I. this weekend, says Environment Canada

People in central and eastern P.E.I. can expect some snow and high winds this weekend. 

P.E.I. Crafts Council's new space a 'perfect spot' for artists to develop skills and sell their wares

The Prince Edward Island Crafts Council is expanding to a building next door to its current location to let artists learn from each other and inspire a new generation. 

Charlotte, Theodore top the list of P.E.I. baby names in 2024

Charlotte reclaimed the top spot this year as one of the most popular baby names on P.E.I., alongside Theodore. 

A look back at the stories that made headlines on P.E.I. in 2024

As 2024 comes to an end, we’re taking a look back at the stories that made headlines on Prince Edward Island over the past 365 days.

New memorial in southeastern P.E.I. community honours fishers who were taken by the sea

Residents of Murray Harbour say a new monument will serve as a tribute to people from the community who lost their lives at sea — and an important reminder of the dangers for those who continue to take the risk of going out on the water. 

As P.E.I.'s only ski hill opens, some wonder how climate change will affect the pastime they love

As P.E.I.’s provincial ski park begins another season, those hitting the slopes say they’re not taking snow on the slopes for granted, especially as wintry days become less frequent. 

Kings County hospital ER closed Saturday, Dec. 28, due to lack of staffing

Health P.E.I. says the emergency department at Kings County Memorial Hospital in Montague will be closed Saturday due to a lack of staffing.