Louise Martin shares the story of Richard Jamieson, who watched his father lose his memory to early-onset dementia. Now diagnosed himself, Richard worries about what the future could hold for his daughter, Alex. Mitch speaks with a leading researcher about advances in early detection and ways to manage symptoms.

The four candidates running in the District 16 byelection have voter information supplied by Elections P.E.I. Kerry Campbell learns there’s not much you can do to keep that information private.

Over the past decade, Island employers have received $185 million back from the Workers Compensation Board through its surplus distribution program. Some businesses qualified for payments even after workplace injuries or deaths. Jackie Sharkey tells Mitch what she found in trying to find out why.

Mitch heads to Tyne Valley for a closer look at the crisis facing P.E.I.’s oyster industry. He speaks with harvesters about how two diseases killing oysters are forcing them to look for help, and how the provincial and federal governments are trying to keep the industry alive.

Warm weather brings these big, clumsy beetles each spring. We chat with Maritime insect enthusiasts who share cool facts about the notoriously noisy, light-loving June bugs that many Islanders love to hate this time of year.

Canada has just honoured Alex B. Campbell by renaming the Charlottetown Airport after him. Mitch meets the province’s longest-serving — and perhaps most transformative — premier. 

Port Charlottetown and Maritime Electric are developing a system to supply shore power to cruise ships while they’re docked in the capital. Mitch explores how a utility that warned the grid could fail during the winter plans to power a floating hotel during the summer tourism season.

In less than two years, the Rayner family from Alberton, P.E.I., lost two sons, leaving their youngest child growing up without brothers. Tina Rayner speaks with Mitch about grief, community support and how writing has helped her cope with unimaginable loss.

Summerside emergency room physician Dr. Kay Dingwell says she wants to spend her time treating patients — not writing sick notes to satisfy employers. Mitch explores why P.E.I. is behind the times on sick-note policies and asks a lawyer whether workers can refuse to provide one.

Long before you see a family doctor, they've been seen by one of Canada's 200 physician recruiters. Mitch meets two to hear about how they work, and how their pitch is changing.