All Islanders will remember September 24, 2022, when post-tropical cyclone Fiona made landfall as one of the most intense storms to ever hit our coastal shores. However, amidst the collective struggle and grievance, the community's unbreakable spirit emerged.
The publication Fiona: Prince Edward Island Accounts of Canada’s Biggest Storm captures Islanders' experiences during and after the storm, from its initial shock to the awe-inspiring moments when power was restored. Serving as a record of the most dramatic weather events in recent Island history, this compilation of poetry, essays, and photographs highlights the profound impact of climate change on Canada's smallest province.
Featuring an introduction by CBC meteorologist Jay Scotland, this book includes contributions from diverse voices, such as the Island Nature Trust, Kim Griffin of Maritime Electric, Poet Laureate Tanya Davis, Former Poet Laureate Julie Pellissier-Lush, the Great Wisdom Buddhist Institute, and cartoonist Wayne Wright. The book showcases work by numerous contributors, including Lisa Chandler, Jennifer Platts Fanning, Michael Pendergast, Millefiore Clarkes, Jordan Beaulieu, Jessica Fritz, Dianne Hicks Morrow, and Adrian McNally Smith, alongside photography by the Island Nature Trust, Angela Rowlings, Andrew Lewis, and others.
Dedicated to the resilience of all who faced the storm, the book acknowledges the chaos and destruction caused by Fiona – but also shines a light on the inner strength of all Islanders, and on the powerful sense of community that binds this Island together. Due to its importance as a record of who we were in this historic moment, the book Fiona: Prince Edward Island Accounts of Canada’s Biggest Storm is awarded Publication of the Year in the Creative Publication Category.