P.E.I. Liberal Wins on a Coin Toss

Canadians may not be able to bet on sporting events before the next election, but it seems as though gambling is enshrined in our electoral system. Oh, we’ve all heard that the Prime Minister or the Opposition ...

A Week of Unexpected Elections

The rise of the Democratic People's Republic of Alberta, a Green for Green Gables, and a Conservative Majority in Jolly old England—that's the kind of week it’s been and politicians in Ottawa have taken notice....

Liberals Win Landslide in PEI

Red Haired Anne’s red sanded island carries the colour into the P.E.I. Legislature once again as the Liberals are swept back in with a majority government under new leader Wade MacLauchlin, Canada’s second open...

Duffy and Dictator Harper Disagree on Residency

Part of the Ol' Duff's Day in Court series.   The Duffy trial is an enigma, confusing because its unsavoury proceedings bring us so much joy. It has a similar appeal to an erection induced by a besti...

Duffy Deletes Descriptions of Dwellings

Part of the "Ol' Duff's Day in Court" series.   There’s an old saying that says every accused deserves a day in court. There’s also an Ol’ Duff, accused of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust, who ha...

Premier Resigns: Ghiz is Out of P.E.I.

This morning, P.E.I. Ghizzed for the last time. The province’s long-time Premier, Robert Ghiz, resigned his leadership of the governing Liberal party, but announced that he will stay on as leader until a leader...

P.E.I. Elections Heat Up As Temperatures Cool

It’s Friday night and you’re in Sin City: Stratford, P.E.I. Just across the Hillsborough Bridge from downtown Charlottetown, you’re far enough from the action that the people in the Delta can’t hear your quiet ...

A Season of Elections

In Canadian politics, next fall shall usher in a Season of Elections. We will see not only the Federal election scheduled for October 19th but also four Provincial elections and a Territorial election between O...

Buying in Bulk: The PEI Potato Debacle

Bet you can't have just one...spud... Upon my no-longer-recent return from my adventures in PEI, I was bombarded with questions. The standard inquiries were quickly brushed aside. Yes, I had fun. Of course I w...