PEI’s First Snowstorm in 2022
On January 10, 2022 by jmwebOn Friday, Prince Edward Island received our first snowstorm and it was a doozy. As someone who loves photographing the snow, I was rather happy to see a large snowfall. Not just for things like snowshoeing and skiing but for photography. Late Friday, I had gotten some tips from some peace officers that a large
Moncton CUPE Strike
On January 4, 2022 by jmwebOn November 1st, 2021, the Canadian Union of Public Employees went on strike all over New Brunswick. I was asked to cross the pond and cover it for Reuters.
21 Moments from 2021
On December 29, 2021 by jmwebFollowing the tradition of my top pictures of the year, here is the 21 photos from 2021. I will make note, some of these are editorial and some are landscape. This years post is rather delayed as I was not sure if I should post it before the end happens. Any editorial photographs are un-edited
Annual PEI Guardian Cover Photo
On December 28, 2021 by jmwebThe Guardian today released their annual Santa photos edition featuring my imagery taken at the Confederation Court Mall. I usually hear from a great group of people with some great praise. One of the stores I regularly visit for snacks, reminded me that it is their best selling edition of PEI’s newspaper.
The Dazzling Peggys Cove Lighthouse
On December 27, 2021 by jmwebPeggys Cove lighthouse features one of the most iconic lighthouses of the Maritimes, therefore as someone who loves lighthouses it is with little doubt I would love frequenting the small fishing community. When I launched my jigsaw puzzles, I was asked numerous times on why I would select Prospect Harbour over Peggy’s Cove. At the
Quality PEI Potatoes Blocked by Canadian Government
On December 27, 2021 by jmwebPrince Edward Island is heavily dependant on the agriculture industry. A part of that industry is the PEI potato industry which employees over 5,000 people in the province. The industry is worth $1.3 billion dollars every year to the smallest province as it represents 25% of all Canadian potatoes. Of the $1.3 billion, $120 million
New Edinburgh lobster pound burns down
On November 29, 2021 by jmwebA lobster pound that was a highlight of the 2020 Nova Scotia lobster dispute has burnt down with only the shell remaining. When tensions were at their highest during the 2020 lobster dispute, I would visit this plant once every couple of hours to make sure I wasn’t missing anything. The plant was well protected
Canadian Championships: Montreal FC vs Halifax Wanderers
On November 19, 2021 by jmwebIn September, the Halifax Wanderers had a unique opportunity to take on the Montreal FC. The difference being the Montreal FC is from the Major League Soccer (top tier league) and the Halifax Wanderers are from the Canadian Premier League (third tier league). I was in St. John’s and after consulting with the client on
Erin O’Toole comes to the Island to Visit
On October 1, 2021 by jmwebA couple of days after Justin Trudeau’s visit, the Conservative party leader Erin O’Toole was also on Prince Edward Island. The plane arrived around 330pm and I spent some of the afternoon getting prepared for a new first. Live Filing My images would be live filed, straight from my camera to the amazing editors at