Trevor Corkum

In an illustration, a boardwalk with footprints connects to a sandy shore and rolling green hills with a lighthouse and a colourful cluster of buildings. On top of a revolving door with broken windows is a sign that reads Welcome to Atlantic Canada

December 2024 / Society

The False Promise of Starting Afresh in Atlantic Canada

October 22, 2024October 23, 2024 - by Trevor Corkum

If you’re moving to the East Coast for cheaper housing and friendly neighbours, think again

An aerial view of a traffic roundabout on Prince Edward Island.

Society

How PEI Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Roundabout

June 10, 2024June 10, 2024 - by Trevor Corkum

New traffic circles caused confusion, resistance, and some embarrassment. Now Islanders can’t live without them

A photo of people walking on a beach in Prince Edward Island.

Environment

How a Summer House Triggered an Existential Crisis on PEI

October 18, 2023October 18, 2023 - by Trevor Corkum

An Ontario couple’s planned property development has sparked environmental and right-of-access concerns—and has Islanders questioning their sense of self

A gouache painting showing a tilted plane view of the edge of Prince Edward Island’s north shore coastline in the aftermath of the storm. A few people are assessing the damage: a boat on the shore, uprooted trees, and damaged houses.

Environment / September/October 2023

Can Prince Edward Island Survive Another Big Storm?

September 19, 2023September 19, 2023 - by Trevor Corkum

Houses blown away. No power for weeks. Landmarks crumbling into the ocean. PEI survived its worst, most expensive storm with Fiona. It won’t be the last