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Good Question, P.E.I. will launch Season 2 with a new name at the end of October.

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Good Question, P.E.I.

Here on the island, Good Question, P.E.I.will answer questions about your community.

Whether you've been an Islander for six months or 60 years you'll know there's just something special about this quirky little place. In the new podcast, we're answering your questions on this giant sandbar we call home. It can be about anything - big or small, serious or silly. We'll use our sources, the archives and hit the streets to find the answers.

5 things to know to get a family doctor on P.E.I.

8 months ago

Duration 2:51

Struggling to get a family doctor? Youre not alone. Good Question P.E.I. podcast host Nicola MacLeod shares what you need to know.
Episode One: How do you get a family doctor?
If you are struggling to get a family doctor, you're not alone. There are 36,000 Islanders on the waitlist. So, what's the problem, and what can we do to land a spot in a practice? We get advice from a family doctor and find out what's really going on with the registry.

18:51Will P.E.I. ever get a Costco?

Debating upgrading to that executive membership? We're finding out why Costco, and big box warehouse stores like it, haven't set up shop here on the Island yet. Will we ever get one? And would it be a good, or bad thing for P.E.I.?
Episode Two: Will P.E.I. ever get a Costco?
Debating upgrading to that executive membership? We're finding out why Costco, and big box warehouse stores like it, haven't set up shop here on the Island yet. Will we ever get one? And would it be a good or bad thing for P.E.I.?

Episode Three:When is P.E.I. getting a supervised consumption site?
Didn't the government promise one, years ago? And what's the deal with harm reduction? The opioid crisis has made its mark on the Island, and the CBC's Tony Davis explains why it's been so difficult to do anything about it.

Why do we pay to cross the Confederation Bridge? Good Question, P.E.I.!

8 months ago

Duration 3:01

With the launch of CBC's new podcast, Good Question, P.E.I., the number one question people reached out about was why we have to pay a toll to cross the Confederation Bridge to New Brunswick. Host Nicola MacLeod explains.
Episode Four:Why am I paying to cross the Confederation Bridge?
Anyone who crosses the bridge has to pay at least $50, but is that fair? Should Islanders get to come and go for free, or at least at a discount? We look at the complicated relationship Islanders have with the Confederation Bridge, and how the bridge has changed Island life.


Episode Five:Question Period: How does P.E.I.'s legislature work?
Calling all political nerds! This one is for you. The P.E.I. legislature opens for the spring sitting next week. CBC's Kerry Campbell stops by to break it down and answer your questions about the room where ithappens.

Episode Six:What's the BIG idea on basic income?
The idea of a basic income guarantee making sure everyone has enough money in their bank accounts to live has been floated on P.E.I. for years. A recent report says the Island is the perfect trial ground for the rest of the country. So what's the holdup? Trish Altass is here to explain how it would work and bust some myths.

Episode Seven:Public park prohibition: Why can't I drink alcohol?
Lots of other provinces allow it. People are certainly asking for it. So, what's preventing us from enjoying a beer or a glass of wine at a picnic? We talk about the influence of prohibition, culture, and the pandemic, and how they flow into our current rules here.

Episode Eight:Why is Anne of Green Gables so famous?
She's a legend, she's an icon. Anne (with an 'E') needs no introduction for most Canadians, let alone Islanders. But how did Lucy Maud Montgomery's books and characters become so popular? And why do people come here from all over the world? We hear from Islanders and an expert on Anne and Montgomery's legacy.

Episode Nine:What should we do to help our forests recover from Fiona?
It's hard to find any corner of the Island not touched by post-tropical storm Fiona. Especially in the woods. Replanting has started, but what should we be planting? And can the species we choose help P.E.I. build resiliency against climate change?

Episode 10:Could P.E.I.'s trains get back on track?
The story of P.E.I.'s (disastrous) railroad is intrinsically linked to our place in Canada, but could moving toward greener transportation bring us back to the almighty train? Guest co-host Travis Kingdon hopes so.

Episode 11:All about that bass (the fish kind)
P.E.I.'s recreational striped bass fishery has taken off, but why? And where did the fish come from? We'll reel you in.

Episode 12:Why does our food cost more all of a sudden?
Sticker shock got you down? You're not alone. But where is the money from our purchases going? And does it makea difference if you buy local? Farmers, grocers and shoppers weigh in on P.E.I.'s food system.

Episode 13:Why do we talk like that?
The P.E.I. accent is distinctive and unique, but have you ever wondered why we say 'worsh' and not 'wash' or 'slippy' instead of 'slippery'? The answers might surprise you. 'Magine!

Episode 14:Who is 'affordable housing' affordable for?
With rising rents and a low vacancy rate, many Islanders feel rental housing within their budget is becoming harder to find. But do affordable units still exist? And who are they affordable for? We speak with renters, advocates and the province.

Episode 15:Who grows more potatoes? Alberta and P.E.I. face off
The mighty spud is synonymous with P.E.I., but now Alberta may be coming for our crown. What will it mean if the P.E.I. potato is no longer number one? Host Nicola MacLeod and This is Edmonton host Clare Bonnyman join forces.

Episode 16:Does P.E.I. have venomous spiders?
Wait a second, I thought we didn't have those!? But now some are saying there are poisonous brown recluse spiders on the Island, and this week, we get to the bottom of that mystery.

Episode 17:Can P.E.I. stop today's kids from being able to smoke, ever?
P.E.I. could ban today's children from EVER buying cigarettes. Does that include vapes and nicotine pouches too? How would it even work? The CBC's Laura Meader walks us through the plan.

Episode 18:How did the Buffaloland buffalo end up on P.E.I.?
Eastern P.E.I. is home to a herd of bison, but how did they get here? Who takes care of them? And is it true people used to eat them? We share the tale.

Episode 19:Are community schools a P.E.I. thing?
We're going to school this week... community school. So what is it? Who can attend? And how has it lasted almost 60 years?

Tune into Good Question, P.E.I., on CBC Listen or wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes released on Wednesdays.

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