Wayne Thibodeau is a video journalist with CBC PEI. Catch him on Compass, Island Morning, MainStreet, and The World This Hour. Email: Wayne.Thibodeau@CBC.ca

Joined February 2011
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It's an exciting day for us here at CBC Prince Edward Island! We were up against the big guys for this one! CBC Prince Edward Island's supper-hour news program has won a Canadian Screen Award for best local newscast. cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-ed…
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The lieutenant-governor’s flag is now up in front of the PEI legislature. The spring session of the legislature will wrap up today. The Lantz government has passed its budget. #cndpoli #peipoli
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Spring weight restrictions on provincial roads in Prince Edward Island have now been lifted, effective April 28, the province says.
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BREAKING: 1/2 Ernie Hudson has been appointed Minister of Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy, in addition to his role as Minister of Fisheries, Rural Development, and Tourism, the province is set to announce.
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2/2 Hudson replaces Sidney MacEwen, who resigned from cabinet yesterday over a conflict involving his fishing licence.
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BREAKING: Sidney MacEwen has resigned as Minister of Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy. Today, in the P.E.I. legislature, MacEwen is sitting in the backbench, next to Gilles Arsenault. He will continue to serve as MLA for Morell-Donagh. #cndpoli #peipoli
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The province says the Conflict of Interest Commissioner established a timeline for compliance under the existing legislation. “As work continues through the Legislative Assembly to address this matter, it has not been possible to complete those changes within that timeframe.”
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BREAKING: PEI is projecting another record deficit, and according to the latest operating budget tabled Tuesday by Finance Minister Jill Burridge, the government faces difficult decisions — including a move that will see Islanders' electricity bills rise. cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-ed…
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Finance and Affordability Minister Jill Burridge will present PEI’s 2026-2027 Operating Budget on Tuesday, April 14, in the Legislative Assembly. CBC News will have full coverage online, on radio and on TV. Watch Tuesday CBC News: Compass at 6 and 11. #cndpoli #peipoli
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Effective April 1, P.E.I. will transition its beverage container program to what's known as an extended producer responsibility model, meaning companies that make or sell beverage containers are responsible for what happens after they're used. cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-ed…
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CBC News will be carrying Premier Rob Lantz’s news conference live at CBC .ca/PEI. The live stream should begin around 10 a.m. Lantz will be commenting on Gilles Arsenault’s removal from cabinet and caucus. #cndpoli #peipoli
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BREAKING: Gilles Arsenault has been removed as minister of economic development, trade and artificial intelligence and minister responsible for Acadian and francophone affairs, according to a statement by Premier Rob Lantz on Saturday. #cndpoli #peipoli cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-ed…
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