There were no obituaries in today's paper. People are calling, wondering what happened to them. Just ... nobody died.

Three sperm whales were stranded in shallow waters off P.E.I.'s north shore over the weekend. As of Monday afternoon at least one, possibly two, had died. Efforts are underway to see what, if anything, can be done for the third. Clip posted with permission from originator.

Check out this awesome video of @JournalPEI reporter Kristin Gardiner's jump with @SkyHawksCanada yesterday, in advance of this weekend's @AirShowAtlantic in @summersidePEI .

My latest column. “Thank you for smiling,” she said softly, her face serious, without a trace of a smile of her own. There was such a sad, earnest look in her eyes as she said this. It broke my heart. COLIN MACLEAN: Thank you for smiling saltwire.com/opinion/colin-m…

My latest column. Colin MacLean: Everyone's a critic saltwire.com/opinion/colin-m… "I’m no expert, but if you find yourself doing anything just to hurt someone, it’s time to stop and reevaluate some things – maybe talk to a professional about what is actually bothering you."

Mary Brown's expanding to Summerside saltwire.com/prince-edward-i…

Summerside asked to buy Silver Fox Entertainment Complex to save it saltwire.com/prince-edward-i…

#PEI folks have loads of cool treasures just sitting around the house. I thought it would be neat to share some of them. We'll see if anyone bites. I started with my (hopefully not cursed) sword. Check it out. COLIN MACLEAN: Show and tell | SaltWire saltwire.com/nova-scotia/opi…

If you don't like onions or peas on your fries with the works than I'm sorry we can't be friends. You don't mess with a classic. 🤷‍♂️ My latest column and peak #PEI content... COLIN MACLEAN: I'll take the works | SaltWire saltwire.com/prince-edward-i…

So, I'm a tad late posting my Halloween-themed column as I was off work dealing with a few things last week. But better late than never. #PEI COLIN MACLEAN: My short-lived ghost hunting career | SaltWire saltwire.com/prince-edward-i…

My most recent column. I struggled a bit with this one, trying to expressed my thoughts on why I avoid online discourse as much as possible. But I took a shot at it. COLIN MACLEAN: No comment | SaltWire saltwire.com/atlantic-canada…

Fall in #PEI makes me think of firewood. Firewood makes me think of my grandmother. My latest column is about her. Thanks for reading. COLIN MACLEAN: Reflecting on nanny's fire | SaltWire saltwire.com/prince-edward-i…

My latest column. #PEI COLIN MACLEAN: P.E.I. wealth theory | SaltWire saltwire.com/atlantic-canada… "This is a column, after all. Not a news story. So, take my opinions for what they are worth. Which, on a small-town reporter’s salary is, let’s say, discounted."

COLIN MACLEAN: Eating my hat | SaltWire saltwire.com/atlantic-canada…

NOTE TO SELF: Starting finding better stock photos for future columns... COLIN MACLEAN: Am I a bad Islander? | SaltWire saltwire.com/prince-edward-i…

Summerside city council votes to remove Barb Gallant from office | SaltWire saltwire.com/prince-edward-i…

Summerside now frequently powered completely by its own renewable energy sources | SaltWire saltwire.com/halifax/news/su…

City of Summerside buys derelict downtown property, plans for demolition | SaltWire saltwire.com/atlantic-canada…