The Guardian | Published May 15, 2026 By Tim Banks In my last article, I wrote about the risks of the government stepping too far into commercial development. I focused on one building, the Atlantic Technology Centre. But the issue is broader. One of the main drivers of commercial development in Charlottetown has lost its …
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The Guardian | Published April 2, 2026 By Tim Banks As a builder and developer, I often explain to clients that a smaller house can cost more per square foot than a larger one. Even the most modest home still needs a kitchen, a bathroom, plumbing, electrical systems and a foundation. Some costs are simply structural. Prince …
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The Guardian | Published February 26, 2026 By Tim Banks Ask anyone on P.E.I. how they are doing and you will probably hear the same answer: “Not too bad.” We say it so often that we barely realize what it means. “Not too bad” is polite, cautious, and sounds a little defeated. It suggests that …
The Guardian | Published Jan 21, 2026 By Tim Banks This is a municipal election year in Charlottetown, and it comes at a moment when our capital city is headed in the wrong direction. While communities around us like Cornwall and Stratford are growing, adapting, and building, Charlottetown is falling behind. This is not about …
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I love this strange, quiet week between the holidays. It’s a pause that invites reflection (sometimes uncomfortably so) because it means looking backward and forward at the same time. It includes taking stock of the year that was while feeling the weight of the one to come. Read More…
The recent provincial byelection said a lot about politics on P.E.I. But it wasn’t found in the speeches, the ads or the debates. In fact, the most important issue was never mentioned at all. Read More…
I am not a politician or an activist. I am a businessperson who calls things like I see them. And what I see is a dangerous shift in the United States toward corporate autocracy, political intimidation, and a rollback of rights that should concern anyone who believes in democracy and basic decency. Read More…
You know things are upside down when I find myself agreeing with Coun. Mitch Tweel. But here we are.
Here we go again! Matt MacFarlane, the self-appointed saviour of PEI, spewing alarmist, self-serving nonsense to boost his leadership bid. His latest attack on Premier Rob Lantz for proroguing the legislature is nothing more than political posturing from someone who has never had to run a business, create a job, or make a tough …
By Tim Banks, CEO of APM Group Prince Edward Island is at a crossroads. We have the opportunity to foster sustainable business growth that creates jobs, builds a stronger tax base, and funds the social programs Islanders rely on. But instead of seizing this opportunity, we are being held back—by a culture of bureaucracy and …
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