Kerry W. Campbell
@kerrycampbell.bsky.social
Avid camper & home cook. Trying to get back into one of my hobbies & soccer is out, so that leaves accordion (consider yourselves warned). I also do journalism for CBC in scenic Prince Edward Island.
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Calculation of Buddhist land holdings could lead to better enforcement of land limits, group hopes | CBC News
A recent;y ordered investigation into Buddhist land holdings in P.E.I. could provide the first legal test of measures in the Lands Protection Act meant to prevent concentration of land ownership acros...
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An investigation of land holdings of two Buddhist groups will provide the first true test of measures in #PEI's Lands Protection Act meant to prevent large corporations with deep pockets from getting around the law's intent -- to limit any one entity's control over land.
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I'm supposed to be part of this IDEAS taping in Charlottetown on March 26 as part of their series looking at Canadian democracy.
The goal is to talk about electoral reform in a province which has considered this multiple times. Looking forward to it. You can book your tickets now.
The goal is to talk about electoral reform in a province which has considered this multiple times. Looking forward to it. You can book your tickets now.
Scroll down in link for more information and to reserve tickets to all events (including in #Charlottetown on March 26) 👇
#peipoli #cdnpoli #democracy
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#peipoli #cdnpoli #democracy
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March 12, 2025 at 1:55 PM
I'm supposed to be part of this IDEAS taping in Charlottetown on March 26 as part of their series looking at Canadian democracy.
The goal is to talk about electoral reform in a province which has considered this multiple times. Looking forward to it. You can book your tickets now.
The goal is to talk about electoral reform in a province which has considered this multiple times. Looking forward to it. You can book your tickets now.
A meteorologist who made a life-saving call to a Newfoundland mayor urging him to evacuate residents from the path of post-tropical storm Fiona in 2022 says cuts to weather services in the United States could have impacts in hurricane-prone Atlantic Canada.
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U.S. weather agency cuts will be felt in Canada — especially in hurricane season | CBC News
Meteorologists and scientists in Atlantic Canada are concerned about cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, saying they rely on the U.S. agency's data and expertise.
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March 12, 2025 at 11:47 AM
A meteorologist who made a life-saving call to a Newfoundland mayor urging him to evacuate residents from the path of post-tropical storm Fiona in 2022 says cuts to weather services in the United States could have impacts in hurricane-prone Atlantic Canada.
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Yesterday I emailed Toys R Us for confirmation their store in Charlottetown is closing (one of 8 stories I chased from our radio news desk).
Today I got this: "Hi Kerry,
Thank you for reaching out. I have confirmed that Toys“R”Us will not be sharing a statement for the story."
Today I got this: "Hi Kerry,
Thank you for reaching out. I have confirmed that Toys“R”Us will not be sharing a statement for the story."
March 11, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Yesterday I emailed Toys R Us for confirmation their store in Charlottetown is closing (one of 8 stories I chased from our radio news desk).
Today I got this: "Hi Kerry,
Thank you for reaching out. I have confirmed that Toys“R”Us will not be sharing a statement for the story."
Today I got this: "Hi Kerry,
Thank you for reaching out. I have confirmed that Toys“R”Us will not be sharing a statement for the story."
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Last year, Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX) — the former GOP chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee — told a reporter that because of right-wing media, Russian propaganda had “infected a good chunk of my party’s base.”
Here's how that happened: www.mediamatters.org/trumprussia/...
Here's how that happened: www.mediamatters.org/trumprussia/...
The right’s decade-long lurch toward Vladimir Putin’s Russia
President Donald Trump’s actions over the past few weeks have drawn cheers from Russian President Vladimir Putin’s government — and with good reason. Trump falsely blamed Ukraine for the war that bega...
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March 6, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Last year, Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX) — the former GOP chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee — told a reporter that because of right-wing media, Russian propaganda had “infected a good chunk of my party’s base.”
Here's how that happened: www.mediamatters.org/trumprussia/...
Here's how that happened: www.mediamatters.org/trumprussia/...
An investigation of land holdings of two Buddhist groups will provide the first true test of measures in #PEI's Lands Protection Act meant to prevent large corporations with deep pockets from getting around the law's intent -- to limit any one entity's control over land.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Calculation of Buddhist land holdings could lead to better enforcement of land limits, group hopes | CBC News
A recent;y ordered investigation into Buddhist land holdings in P.E.I. could provide the first legal test of measures in the Lands Protection Act meant to prevent concentration of land ownership acros...
www.cbc.ca
March 6, 2025 at 12:47 PM
An investigation of land holdings of two Buddhist groups will provide the first true test of measures in #PEI's Lands Protection Act meant to prevent large corporations with deep pockets from getting around the law's intent -- to limit any one entity's control over land.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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“Why don’t you say thank you. I’ve never heard a thank you. So disrespectful.”
A Russian drone just struck a crowded hospital in Kharkiv. Fire is raging at the site. Rescuers are rushing to the scene.
February 28, 2025 at 10:01 PM
“Why don’t you say thank you. I’ve never heard a thank you. So disrespectful.”
This didn't take long.
Newly-minted premier Rob Lantz already needs a new education minister (he said he was planning to appoint someone to replace himself). Now, amid tariff threats, his cabinet needs a new minister of economic development, innovation & trade. #peipoli
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Newly-minted premier Rob Lantz already needs a new education minister (he said he was planning to appoint someone to replace himself). Now, amid tariff threats, his cabinet needs a new minister of economic development, innovation & trade. #peipoli
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Cory Deagle quits P.E.I. cabinet to become 1st candidate for Progressive Conservative leadership | CBC News
A Prince Edward Island cabinet minister has become the first person to say he is running for the leadership of the provincial Progressive Conservative Party.
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February 26, 2025 at 9:09 PM
This didn't take long.
Newly-minted premier Rob Lantz already needs a new education minister (he said he was planning to appoint someone to replace himself). Now, amid tariff threats, his cabinet needs a new minister of economic development, innovation & trade. #peipoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Newly-minted premier Rob Lantz already needs a new education minister (he said he was planning to appoint someone to replace himself). Now, amid tariff threats, his cabinet needs a new minister of economic development, innovation & trade. #peipoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Hermiz said the woman told patrons "she hates what the United States is doing to us and she doesn't support it. And she's so happy we won the hockey game and it's a little token of appreciation for Canadians and how much she loves us."
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Paying for every meal in packed Canadian restaurant, U.S, couple apologizes for Trump politics | CBC News
“Everyone was cheering” after an American couple dining at a Windsor, Ont., restaurant on Saturday stood up, apologized for what U.S. President Donald Trump is doing, and paid for everyone's lunch, ac...
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February 25, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Hermiz said the woman told patrons "she hates what the United States is doing to us and she doesn't support it. And she's so happy we won the hockey game and it's a little token of appreciation for Canadians and how much she loves us."
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There are PEI versions of this making the rounds. Someone just called me asking if I interviewed Premier Lantz (yes) & if the topic was investment opportunities / crypto (definitely not).
People have lost 10s of 1000s. Make sure your loved ones know.
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People have lost 10s of 1000s. Make sure your loved ones know.
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Fake CBC ads have flooded X with sketchy headlines. We looked for the source | CBC News
X users have been subjected to a flood of ads that feature fake CBC headlines, leading to fake CBC-style articles. In the end, it’s part of an international investment scheme.
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February 24, 2025 at 5:55 PM
There are PEI versions of this making the rounds. Someone just called me asking if I interviewed Premier Lantz (yes) & if the topic was investment opportunities / crypto (definitely not).
People have lost 10s of 1000s. Make sure your loved ones know.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
People have lost 10s of 1000s. Make sure your loved ones know.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Halfway through his second mandate, with a big majority and his party well ahead in the polls, Dennis King made a surprise announcement today he is stepping down as #PEI premier, effective 1 pm tomorrow. #peipoli #cdnpoli
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Dennis King steps down as Prince Edward Island's premier after nearly 6 years in the job | CBC News
Flanked by members of his Progressive Conservative caucus and at times emotional, Dennis King called serving as P.E.I.'s premier 'a privilege and an honour of a lifetime.'
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February 21, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Halfway through his second mandate, with a big majority and his party well ahead in the polls, Dennis King made a surprise announcement today he is stepping down as #PEI premier, effective 1 pm tomorrow. #peipoli #cdnpoli
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This is what most of the US population who are eagerly voting for Trump see.
They don’t see that Canada and Mexico were already doing this. They don’t see Fentanyl is a non-issue at the Can/US border.
They see Trump Wins.
They don’t see that Canada and Mexico were already doing this. They don’t see Fentanyl is a non-issue at the Can/US border.
They see Trump Wins.
February 3, 2025 at 11:24 PM
This is what most of the US population who are eagerly voting for Trump see.
They don’t see that Canada and Mexico were already doing this. They don’t see Fentanyl is a non-issue at the Can/US border.
They see Trump Wins.
They don’t see that Canada and Mexico were already doing this. They don’t see Fentanyl is a non-issue at the Can/US border.
They see Trump Wins.
CBC spoke to some #PEI shoppers today about the trade war and the impact tariffs could have on the local economy and on them.
If there's one theme that sticks out: it's going to be hard to sell US products to a segment of the Canadian market, tariffs or no tariffs.
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If there's one theme that sticks out: it's going to be hard to sell US products to a segment of the Canadian market, tariffs or no tariffs.
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Islanders weigh in on Canada-U.S. tariff tiff
Many people across the country are closely watching the tariff tensions between Canada and the United States. CBC's Connor Lamont went to Royalty Crossing mall in Charlottetown to find out how shopper...
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February 3, 2025 at 11:11 PM
CBC spoke to some #PEI shoppers today about the trade war and the impact tariffs could have on the local economy and on them.
If there's one theme that sticks out: it's going to be hard to sell US products to a segment of the Canadian market, tariffs or no tariffs.
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
If there's one theme that sticks out: it's going to be hard to sell US products to a segment of the Canadian market, tariffs or no tariffs.
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
Our morning crew put together a special edition of our #ThisIsPEI podcast today, focusing on the #PEI reaction to pending US tariffs.
Includes an interview with our premier & representatives of our 2 biggest export industries, farming & fishing:
www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-p...
#peipoli #cdnpoli
Includes an interview with our premier & representatives of our 2 biggest export industries, farming & fishing:
www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-p...
#peipoli #cdnpoli
How P.E.I. will respond to US tariffs | This is PEI | CBC Podcasts | CBC Listen
P.E.I. depends on the US market for much of what we grow and fish. Those markets could disappear overnight if the 25 percent US import tariffs are imposed on Tuesday. Mitch asks Premier Dennis King ho...
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February 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Our morning crew put together a special edition of our #ThisIsPEI podcast today, focusing on the #PEI reaction to pending US tariffs.
Includes an interview with our premier & representatives of our 2 biggest export industries, farming & fishing:
www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-p...
#peipoli #cdnpoli
Includes an interview with our premier & representatives of our 2 biggest export industries, farming & fishing:
www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-p...
#peipoli #cdnpoli
February 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Reposted by Kerry W. Campbell
You don’t need a big space to grow a successful and productive food garden. This article details getting set up (on a budget!), choosing the right size and type of containers, and which crops offer the biggest bang for your buck! Lets grow! 🌱💪 savvygardening.com/patio-vegeta...
Patio Vegetable Garden Setup and Tips to Get Growing
Learn how to plant, tend, and harvest a patio vegetable garden to grow fresh, homegrown vegetables in a small amount of space.
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February 2, 2025 at 1:10 PM
You don’t need a big space to grow a successful and productive food garden. This article details getting set up (on a budget!), choosing the right size and type of containers, and which crops offer the biggest bang for your buck! Lets grow! 🌱💪 savvygardening.com/patio-vegeta...
A #PEI legislature rule change in 2019 gave the 2 opposition parties a majority of votes on each standing committee.
The Liberals & Greens are starting to flex that power to compel documents -- it started with an unredacted copy of the province's NHL sponsorship contract.
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The Liberals & Greens are starting to flex that power to compel documents -- it started with an unredacted copy of the province's NHL sponsorship contract.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
P.E.I. PCs 'trying to hide behind' FOIPP Act, as opposition parties flex their power to compel documents | CBC News
P.E.I.’s opposition parties are using their combined majority on legislative standing committees to compel government records and information that otherwise might never see the light of day, flexing p...
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January 28, 2025 at 5:18 PM
A #PEI legislature rule change in 2019 gave the 2 opposition parties a majority of votes on each standing committee.
The Liberals & Greens are starting to flex that power to compel documents -- it started with an unredacted copy of the province's NHL sponsorship contract.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The Liberals & Greens are starting to flex that power to compel documents -- it started with an unredacted copy of the province's NHL sponsorship contract.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
"Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy."
Somebody said that once, reportedly.
Somebody said that once, reportedly.
January 22, 2025 at 1:05 PM
"Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy."
Somebody said that once, reportedly.
Somebody said that once, reportedly.
#PEI internal medicine doctors are throttling back on the referrals they'll accept, saying the waiting list for their services has grown so long the wait times are now "unsafe and unsustainable."
Story by Taylor O'Brien:
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Story by Taylor O'Brien:
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Internal medicine docs at QEH to send back some referrals due to 'unsafe' wait times | CBC News
Doctors with the internal medicine clinic at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown say they will no longer accept non-urgent referrals starting Jan. 21 due to 'unsafe' wait times.
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January 8, 2025 at 12:39 PM
#PEI internal medicine doctors are throttling back on the referrals they'll accept, saying the waiting list for their services has grown so long the wait times are now "unsafe and unsustainable."
Story by Taylor O'Brien:
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Story by Taylor O'Brien:
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I can't decide what's worse- the wait times for important diagnostics and results or the absurd hoops sick people have to jump through to see a doctor at a walk-in clinic. My elderly mother was in line at 530 am last week.
December 11, 2024 at 1:48 PM
I can't decide what's worse- the wait times for important diagnostics and results or the absurd hoops sick people have to jump through to see a doctor at a walk-in clinic. My elderly mother was in line at 530 am last week.
"Obviously waiting two years is totally unacceptable. I mean, nobody should have to wait that long," said Dr. Ania Kielar, president of the Canadian Association of Radiologists.
"If you have an illness that's serious, by the time that comes around, it's not going to be a great outcome."
"If you have an illness that's serious, by the time that comes around, it's not going to be a great outcome."
There is a growing backlog of diagnostic testing Islanders need to support their health. Staffing levels will rise in the new year but there’s no plan yet to provide extra support beyond regular staffing to tackle 2-year wait times for an MRI. #pei #peipoli
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Islanders waiting longer than ever for an MRI scan, with no new solutions offered | CBC News
A lack of staffing has reduced the number of MRIs that P.E.I. conducts, leading to even longer wait times for a test and possible diagnosis.
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December 11, 2024 at 1:41 PM
"Obviously waiting two years is totally unacceptable. I mean, nobody should have to wait that long," said Dr. Ania Kielar, president of the Canadian Association of Radiologists.
"If you have an illness that's serious, by the time that comes around, it's not going to be a great outcome."
"If you have an illness that's serious, by the time that comes around, it's not going to be a great outcome."
There is a growing backlog of diagnostic testing Islanders need to support their health. Staffing levels will rise in the new year but there’s no plan yet to provide extra support beyond regular staffing to tackle 2-year wait times for an MRI. #pei #peipoli
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Islanders waiting longer than ever for an MRI scan, with no new solutions offered | CBC News
A lack of staffing has reduced the number of MRIs that P.E.I. conducts, leading to even longer wait times for a test and possible diagnosis.
www.cbc.ca
December 11, 2024 at 1:06 PM
There is a growing backlog of diagnostic testing Islanders need to support their health. Staffing levels will rise in the new year but there’s no plan yet to provide extra support beyond regular staffing to tackle 2-year wait times for an MRI. #pei #peipoli
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#PEI’s premier was asked over and over again in the house who paid for his & his staff’s tickets to attend NHL games & functions. He said he didn’t know & would come back with the info.
After the sitting closed, he told reporters there were no tickets.
#peipoli
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After the sitting closed, he told reporters there were no tickets.
#peipoli
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MLAs on committee aim more questions at P.E.I. premier on controversial NHL deal | CBC News
MLAs are now demanding a long, detailed list of documents and information related to the province's NHL deal from Premier Dennis King and the Department of Tourism.
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December 7, 2024 at 12:38 PM
#PEI’s premier was asked over and over again in the house who paid for his & his staff’s tickets to attend NHL games & functions. He said he didn’t know & would come back with the info.
After the sitting closed, he told reporters there were no tickets.
#peipoli
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After the sitting closed, he told reporters there were no tickets.
#peipoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...