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Taylor O'Brien

Reporter

Taylor O'Brien is a reporter based in Charlottetown. She is a recipient of the 2024 CBC Joan Donaldson Scholarship and has previously reported for CBC in Thunder Bay, Ont. She holds a master of journalism degree from Carleton University. You can contact Taylor by emailing [email protected].

    Latest from Taylor O'Brien

    THE CURE

    A cancer survivor lost her family doctor. Now she's pushing for better access to care

    For the last nine years, Barb Broome had a family doctor to help her navigate her changing calcium levels. Since her physician retired in November 2024, Broome had to go on the P.E.I. Patient Registry and become an advocate for her own health.
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    Officials and oyster industry return from Virginia with takeaways to navigate MSX

    Provincial officials and oyster industry members returned from a trip to Virginia last month with new insights on tackling the oyster parasite MSX.
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    Desperate for better care for their son with cerebral palsy, this P.E.I. family turned to Alberta

    Since his diagnosis six months ago, toddler Elliot Rossiter has been seen by some specialists on the Island every four to five weeks. Saying that wasn't enough, his parents made an expensive decision. 
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    More drivers asking to have their vehicles boosted due to frigid temperatures, says towing company

    A towing company owner on P.E.I. says he's gotten more calls to help boost vehicles this winter due to the frigid temperatures.
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    Nearly a third of 211 callers in P.E.I. last year asked for help related to cost of living

    Nearly 30 per cent of the calls received by the 211 service on Prince Edward Island in 2024 were related to the cost of living, the organization says.
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    Summerside residents looking for clean, reliable electricity system to replace diesel generators

    Summerside residents got the chance to share their opinions on what they want the future of the city's electricity system to look like.
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    P.E.I. parents concerned about children's data leaked in PowerSchool breach, says federation

    Many Islanders are concerned about the recent PowerSchool breach, especially when it comes to privacy issues around their children, says the P.E.I. Home and School Federation.
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    UPEI's MacAdam Field to get new lighting thanks to Canada Games legacy fund

    The 2023 Canada Winter Games legacy fund has awarded UPEI money to install lighting at MacAdam Field.
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    Cavendish Boardwalk getting expansion in time for summer tourism season

    The iconic tourist attraction on P.E.I.'s North Shore is getting a multimillion-dollar upgrade.
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    Summerside surpassed $100M in building permits for second straight year in 2024

    The P.E.I. government says the value of building permits across the province between January and November increased by 33 per cent last year compared to 2023. The construction sector hopes it can keep up with the demand.
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