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A lively and informative blend of news designed to put Cape Breton listeners back in touch with their communities at the end of the workday.
CBRM's Chief Administrative Officer will retire from the post this Friday after 17 years working with the municipality.
Three Pharmasave stores in the CBRM have compiled a charity cookbook based on Cape Bretoners' love of bologna.
Dan Christmas remembers Truth and Reconciliation Commission lead and former fellow senator Justice Murray Sinclair.
With less than two weeks until showtime, we check in with a couple of the people who will be showing off their dance moves as part of the annual fundraiser for the Hospice Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton County.
This fall, 16 students from Cape Breton University’s fourth-year Monitoring Biodiversity course will travel to Costa Rica with their professor, Dr. Alana Pindar, for an extraordinary learning experience, gaining first-hand knowledge of methods for monitoring biodiversity in tropical and coastal ecosystems.
On Wednesday, November 6, during the Fall Convocation ceremony, Cape Breton University will confer Doctor of Letters, honoris causa, on Mrs. Barbara Stetter, a longtime music educator and musical director, for her impact and contributions on her students and the creative arts community in Cape Breton.
With a provincial election call expected any day now, Liberal MLA for Sydney-Whitney Pier Derek Mombourquette discusses what will be in his party's platform for CBRM.
Residents in northern Cape Breton are not happy with the solution being offered after the muncipal election vote in Victoria County district 8 ended in a tie.
The Sydney Curling Club has purchased a piece of land by Open Hearth Park, with plans to build a new state-of-the-art curling and recreation facility.
Northside-Westmount MLA Fred Tilley is leaving the Liberals to join Tim Houston's PC caucus.
We get a preview of the new Highland Arts Theatre production Crones, a mythological, wise-cracking, and ageless take on the myths and cracks of aging.
A crew of 35 Nova Scotia Power workers have been in the Tampa area since the Thanksgiving weekend helping to restore power to local residents following hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Exploring the Impact of Gender and Disability-Based Violence Among Post-Secondary Students in Nova Scotia
We find out what some young citizens thought of the CBRM Mayoral Debate and what issues are important to them when it comes to voting.
Raising the Villages is an effort to support rural communities by focusing on the early years. Jim Mustard, project coordinator, joins us to explain what information they're looking for in this survey.
Jessie Thistle is a Métis-Cree author and poet originially from from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. He's one of the authors participating in this year's Cabot Trail Writers Festival which runs October 4 to 6.
Sig Burwash is a visual artist based in northern Cape Breton, and author of the graphic novel Vera Bushwack. They will be participating in this year's Cabot Trail Writers Festival which runs October 4 to 6.
This Lumière performance piece, by Halifax poet and author Sue Goyette, will offer the audience an opportunity to participate in a reading that evokes being part of a forest visit.
The annual celebration of reading and writing in the heart of Cape Breton runs October 4 to 6. Aritistic Director Rebecca Silver Slayter gives us a preview of this year's event.
Ashley Buckingham, Robbie Simms and Mike Buckingham are making a return to the stage as a trio this weekend.
The annual Lumière Arts Festival kicks of Thursday night with a showing of short films at the Cape Breton Drive In. Filmmaker Nelson MacDonald gives us a preview.
We introduce our new Mi'kmaw language series Na Teliag featuring Eskasoni's Tom Johnson.
Leroy Peach is launching his new memoir In the Echo of the Tide Thursday evening at the Port Morien Legion.
The annual Lumière Arts Festival takes place this Saturday in Syndey. Chanelle Julian and Isaac Gould of Eskasoni will present a peice called “Ankite’tmul”, which means "I'm thinking of you".
A new documentary about a Cape Breton-born Canadian legend is showing this weekend at the Boardmore Playhouse.
We will hear from all of the candidates. Today, we hear from candidates Carla George and Vince Hall.
The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal is holding proceedings in Membertou this week in an effort to bring the wokring of the justice system closer to the citizens of the province.
We will hear from all of the candidates. Today, we hear from candidates Archie MacKinnon and Kevin MacEachern.
We will hear from all of the candidates. Today, we hear from candidates Cecil Clarke and Rankin MacSween.
We will hear from all of the candidates. Today, we hear from candidates James Edwards and Joe Ward.
We dig deep into the Glace Bay Miner's Museum about what happened in the past and what could happen in the future.
A pilot project is underway in Membertou to making booking ice time more equitable. Lindsay MacIntosh, project lead, explains.
BGC Cape Breton, the Whitney Pier youth club, is struggling to find qualified people to staff the centre.
Richmond County will celebrate two of its homegrown musical luminaries later this month with "Robert Bouchard and Cornelia Boucher Week".
With enrolments up, and more than half of Grade 5 students interested in band class, the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education is working to ensure there are enough instruments to go around.
Author Toni McNeil joins Mainstreet to talk about "Hecky Gets to Play", a children's book about inclusivity, being yourself and baseball!
Laurel Brown with the Inverness County Singers talks about what they do, what you can learn, and how much fun you can have.
Brian Budden is a former Glace Bay Firefighter who wants their 1931 firetruck restored and on display. We hear about the plans to make that happen.
We catch up with Lauchie MacLean, the president of Glenora Distillery, who tells us about the 4 medals they took home from the World Whisky Awards.
There is a new festival happening in We’koqma’q First Nation the week before Celtic Colours. The Chief Sandy Googoo Music Festival will celebrate music, food, and culture.
A new street outreach team is now providing support to people experiencing homelessness in Cape Breton Regional Municipality
The Sons of Membertou are just back from Washington DC, where they performed as part of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival.
We check in with Mill Creek strawberry grower Eddie Rendell for a report on this year's crop.
Starr Cunningham worked with Scott Boyd for years. She is now the president and CEO of the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia. She talks about her memories with Scott and about how he spoke openly about mental health.
A new incentive from the Nova Scotia government could bring more TV and film production to the island.
Emergency Medical Responders are a new position in Nova Scotia. We hear from an EMR and the Minister of Health about the program.
"Death and Other Inconveniences" has sparks of seriousness and comedy. Leslie Crewe speaks about learning new things once you reach a certain age and learning how to be yourself, alone.
Eskasoni rapper, Gearl, talks about his new music. He released a new album in March called Stone Tape Theory and another album in May called Gearl Ji'j.
Joshua Sotelo, Pelumi Adedoyin, and Heather Kerr are all a part of the cast of Mamma Mia, happening at the Savoy Theatre. They speak about what got them into acting and singing.
Charlene Graham wrote a children's book inspired by time spent along the shore in Schooner Pond with her oldest grandchild. The book details the experience of the five senses as they explore beside the ocean together.
Gordon MacDonald is councillor for district 1 which serves Sydney Mines, the Tobin Rd area of North Sydney, Florence, Little Pond, and Alder Point.
This is part of a new series in honour of the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton University. Wendy Bergfeldt will be joined by 50 people who have helped shape CBU into what it is today. Mary K. MacLeod speaks about Bob Morgan. She also talks about her readings from the 1980's and 1990's.
This is part of a new series in honour of the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton University. Wendy Bergfeldt will be joined by 50 people who have helped shape CBU into what it is today. Scholars Paul MacDougall and Jason Loxton speak about Dr. Erwin Zodrow, the wide array of fossils he found, and how much he has published.
This is part of a new series in honour of the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton University. Wendy Bergfeldt will be joined by 50 people who have helped shape CBU into what it is today. Len Chaisson speaks about building the campus back in the 1970's.
This is part of a new series in honour of the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton University. Wendy Bergfeldt will be joined by 50 people who have helped shape CBU into what it is today. Jane Arnold and Heather Sparling speak about Gaelic scholar Kay MacDonald and Sister Margaret Beaton.
This is part of a new series in honour of the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton University. Wendy Bergfeldt will be joined by 50 people who have helped shape CBU into what it is today. Mary Keating and Keith Brown talk about the community connection and the evolution of Cape Breton University. Music by Howie MacDonald.
This is part of a new series in honour of the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton University. Wendy Bergfeldt will be joined by 50 people who have helped shape CBU into what it is today. Chris MacDonald and Richard MacKinnon speak about the legacy Doug MacPhee left behind. Music by Doug MacPhee.
This is part of a new series in honour of the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton University. Wendy Bergfeldt will be joined by 50 people who have helped shape CBU into what it is today. Sheldon MacInnis speaks about the Cape Breton connection and Celtic music. Music by The Sons of Sky.
This is part of a new series in honour of the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton University. Wendy Bergfeldt will be joined by 50 people who have helped shape CBU into what it is today. Laurianne Sylvester shares her memories and speaks about the legacy of Dr. Murdena Marshall and Sister Dorothy Moore. Music by Morgan Toney.
This is part of a new series in honour of the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton University. Wendy Bergfeldt will be joined by 50 people who have helped shape CBU into what it is today. Lachlan MacKinnon speaks about Donald MacGillivray and his contributions to CBU. Music by Ian MacDougall.
This is part of a new series in honour of the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton University. Wendy Bergfeldt will be joined by 50 people who have helped shape CBU into what it is today. Todd Hiscock speaks about the influence of Elizabeth and Harry Boardmore. Music by Howie MacDonald.
This is part of a new series in honour of the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton University. Wendy Bergfeldt will be joined by 50 people who have helped shape CBU into what it is today. Bette MacDonald and Maynard Morrison speak about how much Elizabeth and Harry Boardmore influenced their lives.
Join us at the Old Sydney Society for the launch of a collection of essays edited by Andy Parnaby and Lachlan MacKinnon titled Cape Breton in the Long Twentieth Century: Formations and legacies of industrial capitalism
Mayor Amanda McDougall joins Wendy Bergfeldt to explain why. She also reflects on her time spent in office.
Editor and publisher of the Cape Breton Spectator, Mary Campbell, passed away. We hear from Tim Bousquet, who worked with her on several projects.
This week on Mainstreet, we're bringing you a series about the varying experiences of entrepreneurship on Cape Breton Island. We're calling it "The Ins and Outs of Small Business". Our next stop is the Ager Lane Flower Farm and Event Space in Big Bras d'Or.
We continue our series on small businesses in Cape Breton with a visit to the Green Hills Christmas tree farm in Albert Bridge.
A new $4.3 million NSERC Alliance-Mitacs Accelerate Grant will support a partnership between the Atlantic First Nations Water Authority (AFNWA) and Dalhousie University to help the organization in their mission to deliver world-class drinking water and wastewater treatment guided by Indigenous knowledge and values.
In the first installment of our series "The Ins and Outs of Small Business", we visit Mullins Rite Stop in Albert Bridge, and speak with former co-owner Ed Mullins.
We continue our visit to Mullins Rite Stop in Albert Bridge with a conversation with current co-owners Andrea Hawrylak and Alice Mullins.
Bruce Morrison is Warden, and councillor for district 3, which includes the village of Baddeck.
And Barbara Longva represents district 4, which includes Baddeck Bay, St Ann's Bay, Big Harbour, Englishtown, New Campbellton, New Harris, Kelly’s Mountain and North Shore to Wreck Cove.
The manufacturer of the temporary shelters coming to Sydney explains how the units are constructed, and what it's like to stay in one.
The New Food Initiatives and Security project will provide a range of services for those who live in rural parts of CBRM (between Hornes Road and Louisbourg).
Kiwanis member John Nash sits down with Wendy Bergfeldt to explain how the club was involved in literacy it its early years.
Kiwanis members Wayne Weatherbea and Ralph Jeans sit down with Wendy Bergfeldt to talk about the Kiwanis Pool and their involvement with the club over the last several decades.
Sandy Scott has been a Kiwanis member for decades, involved in most aspects. He sits down with Wendy Bergfeldt to explain the heart health clinic.
Kiwanis member Carol Ripley sits down with Wendy Bergfeldt to talk about club and the Kiwanas Festival of Music, Speech, and Drama.
Elder Dog Canada is a volunteer organization that helps elderly people to look after their dogs. We have the outreach coordinator and a volunteer in studio to talk about the CBRM chapter.
The province has granted over half a million dollars to CBU to do a study on how feasible it would be to put a light-rail service system in CBRM. We hear from the engineer responsible for the study, Dan MacDonald.
A new Centre for Addictions Care has opened in the North Sydney mall, offering support services for people living with substance use or gambling disorders.
Cape Breton Music Industry Cooperative receives $145,000 in federal and provincial funding.
A Sydney resident calls on CBRM to maintain its Maryann Corbett active transportation trail through the winter.
The Province is taking action to address the recommendations of the first independent review of the Accessibility Act.
Keegan Messing is a two-time Canadian National Champion in figure skating and appeared at two Winter Olympic Games. He's a part of workshops taking place in Glace Bay this week.
Mi’kmaw entrepreneur Nadine Bernard among 25 Atlantic Canadian businesswomen celebrated at gala.
We hear about a new show created by Eskasoni's own Sarah Prosper and Shawnee Paul with performances held at the Highland Arts Theatre March 5-10.
The Mabou musician, actor, videographer and educator has just released a new album called Range Lights.
A group of CBU students organized a community action event that will raise money for Indigenous youth who are interested in learning music. "Play it Forward" is part of a school project.
We spoke with organizers, Morgan Toney, Ben Smith, Carla Jessome, and Brianna Budden.
Today, we hear Dr. Stephanie MacQuarrie with her thoughts. She is introduced by Catherine Arseneau, Dean of the Library and Cultural Resources...she is also Dr. Donald Arsenault's daughter.
Today, we hear from Dr. Mary Beth Doucette, an associate Professor in the Shannon school of business.
She is introduced by Catherine Arseneau, the Dean of the Library and Cultural Resources.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in Cape Breton on Thursday to announce $13.3 million in funding to fast-track construction of 367 housing units over the next three years.
Dr. Felix Odartey-Wellington is an Associate Professor of Communication at CBU. He speaks about the work being done at the university today.
Dean of Library and Cultural Resources Catherine Arsenault and Senior Instructor in the Health Sciences Paul MacDougall recall the early days of the College of Cape Breton.
A group of Cape Breton University students is helping folks who want to get back in the workforce.They are collecting interview appropriate clothing as part of a community action project.The clothing will then be given to community groups who will distribute to those in need.Jeffrey Genter, Abbi Finney, Hunter Donovan, Harshdeep Kaur are some of the students working on the project. They spoke with Mainstreet's Holly Conners.
Samantha Lowes and her spouse Darryl Boudreau live in Dutch Brook, a rural community on the outskirts of Sydney. Lowes said her house lost power on Saturday evening after a days-long storm brought as much as 150 centimeters of snow to some areas in her community. Her family was without power or water for nearly five days.
Students in Cape Breton are back to school! Some of those students will be taking part in new course offerings.To learn about some of the changes and additions to the classroom this school year, we've contacted Chris Boulter. He's Executive Director of Education, Innovation, Programs and Services for the Department of Education
Singer-songwriter Billie Yvette Rogers shares some new music in advance of a performance entitled "Windwritten", which happens at St. George's Church in Sydney on Friday night.
Last year Doug Ivey ran all of the streets in Sydney Mines. He can now add all 124 streets of North Sydney to his record.
We meet two local women who are going the extra mile to bring joy to children with life-threatening illnesses.
We meet the "Zucchini Ladies", two recent immigrants to Cape Breton behind a blossoming farm business in Big Bras d'Or.
Exploration company NovaCopper is looking to purchase several parcels of land in the Beechmont Road area from the Cape Breton Regional Municipality. But a group of Coxheath residents is worried about what a future mining operation might do to their well water, and to the local ecosystem.
The first annual Cape Breton Comedy Festival is happening from August 23 to 26 at venues all over Cape Breton Island. The festival is being produced by two people originally from Cape Breton.
We speak with the chair of the Sydney Mines Highland Games Cultural Society to hear the plans for this new event.
There's a new newspaper in town. The Third weekly newspaper is available online or at various locations around the CBRM. We speak with the creator and why she chose this venture.
With funding being cut by close to 25% this year, there wasn’t much flexibility to provide employers with their full requests. We hear from the Glace Bay Heritage Museum about what they are now facing.
It will help develop programs to address marine debris, build public awareness, and work to remove litter from the shore. We hear from Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Steve Craig and the executive director of ACAP, Kathleen Aikens.
We speak with an Assistant Professor who has studied the impacts of industrial noise from the Donkin mine on the local community.
Louis Robitaille has been hired as the new coach for the Cape Breton Eagles. Born in Montreal, Robitaille has played professional hockey and most recently coached the Gatineau Olympiques.
Victoria County Warden Bruce Morrison and Wagmatcook First Nation Chief Norman Bernard have written to Premier Tim Houston asking government to reduce the speed limit along the Trans-Canada Highway outside Baddeck from 80 km/h to 60 km/h.
You're invited to join the Cape Breton Youth Project in busting some moves and celebrating Pride during this year's Pride Cape Breton flag-raising on August 4.
Cape Bretoner Olivia Burke recently took home first prize at the 2023 ScotDance Canada Championship Series in Halifax.
Stephanie and Sean McNamara, and their their three-year-old daughter Molly, who is on the autism spectrum, recently moved to a large farm in Big Baddeck. Now they want to open their farm to other neurodivergent children and their families.
Gunning has picked up the baton from Bruce Guthro and is teaming up with Rural Communities Foundation of Nova Scotia to launch a campaign to stock food pantries in rural NS schools.
We meet the Cape Breton duo behind a popular podcast about commonly experience, but rarely talked about, female experiences.
New training will enable doulas in Cape Breton's First Nations communities to provide physical and emotional support to women throughout pregnancy, childbirth and afterward, while following indigenous culture and traditions.
A team of like minded creatives come together to create a Musical Theatre Performance Training program for youth.
Savanna Silver now lives in Alberta but she still has strong support from home. She recently participated in the Ms. Health & Fitness contest.
If you own or operate a business and are CBU Alumni, they want to hear from you! We find out why.
PUSH is a youth basketball program that open to kids aged 6-18. There are no tryouts. The goal of the program is to help players be the best they can be, on and off the courts.
Country singer Johnny Reid has co-created a new musical based on the life of his granny. Maggie tells the story of a fiery school cleaner raising three boys on her own in a mining town in post-war Scotland. The show is coming to the Savoy this fall.
Celtic Colours has released the schedule for the this year's festival, which runs from October 6 to 14.
Ingonish recently celebrated its first ever Pride festival. We find how the festivities went, and what's in store for the future.
L'Arche Cape Breton in Iron Mines has a week of events planned to celebrate the community's 40th anniversary.
Cape Breton University professor Barb Glassey and Halifax metalsmith artist Elizabeth Goluch have fuesd science and art in a new exhibit about nesting birds now showing at the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History.
We check in with the two Cape Breton golfers who have swung and putted themselves into the record books.
Claude Poirier represents district 1, which covers Cheticamp, Pleasant Bay, and Meat Cove Lynn Chisholm represents district 5, which takes in Mabou, Port Hood, Brook Village, and Harbourview
Motionball is working hard to build awareness and raise funds for Special Olympics. Motionball is a national non-profit that works on a sustainable funding model for the Special Olympics movement; hosting 50+ annual events in 17 Canadian cities and 34 university campuses....including here in CB.
Scott Purdie is a longtime volunteer with the Kidney Foundation. He recently was honored with the Public Awareness award for his work locally.
A lucky woman from Eskasoni was happy to see her favourite country superstar this week. We hear more from Jan Marshall about her experience at the Moncton concert.
Hecky the Hawk is the mascot for the Hawks Dream Field in dominion. Hecky is featured in a children's book! We meet the author and one of the illustrators of the book.
Seeking Council is in Port Hawkesbury this week. We speak with two Port Hawkesbury Town councillors-at-large, Jason Aucoin and Mark MacIver.
Lorne Green represents district 12, that includes Whitney Pier, Ashby north of the center line of Prince and Welton Streets; part of the Downtown Sydney and up to Lingan Road.Cyril MacDonald, represents district 3, that includes Christmas Island, Grand Narrows, Eskasoni, Point Edward, North West Arm; and the south western part of the community of Coxheath.
Premier Cheerleading All-stars, out of Dominion, is launching a new program aimed at including athletes of all abilities in the sport.
Two choral conductors with Cape Breton connections have gifted the first piece of property to a new trust created to protect culturally significant land.
Lori Burke is the executive director at the Cape Breton Centre of Craft & Design. She reflects of the work the centre has done and looks to the future.
Katie Aubrecht, Canada Research Chair in Health Equity and Social Justice and an associate professor in the St. Francis Xavier University department of sociology. She authored an independent review of the province's Accessibility Act and says there is much work to do if Nova Scotia is to meet its target of being fully accessible by 2030.
Businesses in the downtown Sydney area held a meeting to discuss options to curb crime in the area. We spoke with Constable Gary Fraser, Councilor for the area, Eldon MacDonald and business owner Aamir Ahmed.
Escape to Sea art gallery opens in North Sydney. Artist Juana Moreland realizes her dream and brings in to life.
Bereaved Families of Cape Breton invites everyone to a Death Cafe. They hope to open up the conversation and help people get comfortable with the topic.
Stephen Muise is the conductor, business manager and technical director for the Men of the Deeps. He's also a music educator. He receives an honorary doctorates at Cape Breton University.
Biologist Alana Pindar talks to us about what to watch for as we clean up our yards. There could be bees hiding where you least expect! .
This new play debuts at The Highland Arts Theatre May 17thWe speak with the writer, Wesley J. Colford, and Director, Jeannette Lambermont-Morey.
We conclude our series of forum excerpts by hearing from students, teachers and parents on the subject of what the future of accessible education looks like.
We hear from a group of parents about the challenges they've faced as advocates for their children's education and how they go about finding help to overcome those challenges.
On May 4, 2023, the CBC Ready and Able Series, in partnership with Cape Breton University, hosted a public forum on accessible education across the lifespan, with a focus on transitions from high school to university and then to the workforce. This partnership arose out of a mutual interest and commitment to engage in dialogue and raise the profile of accessible and inclusive education for Nova Scotians with disabilities. Today, we hear from a group of parents about the challenges they've faced as advocates for their children's education and how they went about finding help to overcome those challenges.
On May 4, 2023, the CBC Ready and Able Series, in partnership with Cape Breton University, hosted a public forum on accessible education across the lifespan, with a focus on transitions from high school to university and then to the workforce. This partnership arose out of a mutual interest and commitment to engage in dialogue and raise the profile of accessible and inclusive education for Nova Scotians with disabilities. Today, we're going to hear from parents. We asked parents to talk about the barriers they faced as advocates for their children's education and how they went about finding help to overcome those challenges.
On May 4, 2023, the CBC Ready and Able Series, in partnership with Cape Breton University, hosted a public forum on accessible education across the lifespan, with a focus on transitions from high school to university and then to the workforce. This partnership arose out of a mutual interest and commitment to engage in dialogue and raise the profile of accessible and inclusive education for Nova Scotians with disabilities.
Cape Breton University Professor David Johnson has written extensively about the Monarchy and its relationship to Canada. He joined us for a feature conversation about the Coronation, and why Charles may be the right man for this moment in history.
Brenda Chisholm Beaton is the Mayor of Port Hawkesbury.She has just returned from a trip to Copenhagen where she and other Cape Breton municipal leaders attended a wind energy conference.
Alana Pindar talks us through what we should and should not be doing in our yards at this time of year to support the pollinators.
The owners of the Cabot golf courses on Cape Breton Island will not get access to part of West Mabou Beach Provincial Park for another development.
We invited CBU biologist Alana Pindar in to talk about her research into bees and pollination.
Catherine Gillis is the Deputy Warden for Inverness. She represents district 6, which includes Judique, Port Hastings, Glendale, West Bay, and Marble Mountain.Blair Phillips is councillor for district 2, which takes in Grand Etang, Belle Cote, and most of the Margarees.
The Dancing with the Stars fundraiser goes on May 13th. Both dancers and stars are working hard on their routines and fundraising. Tickets are sold out but you can still get in on the fun with their livestream, available that night. Page Westbury is a dancer, and Jeff Ward is her partner for the event. They spoke with the CBC's Jennifer Ludlow.
Town House Citizen's Service League put on the "Wake Up Challenge" invited people to spend the night sleeping in a tent or in their car. Many people commented on social media, saying the event was a mockery of the issue of homelessness and that a tent and a fire was actually a luxury that unhoused people do not have.Patty MacDonald is the Executive Director of Town House.
The watchful eyes of the community helped an entangled seal get free after a long few days stranded on thin ice. Danielle Pinder is one of the people who helped the seal. She spoke with Wendy Bergfeldt.She joins us by phone.
Locke's Roofing & Construction is looking for two homes in need of a new roof.There are lots of homes that still have damage and in some cases - are still in need of an entire roof - after being damaged by post tropical storm Fiona.
The Dancing with the Stars for Hospice Cape Breton fundraiser is modeled after the reality tv show. Jane Lewis is the Chair of the Hospice Board. Debbie Keating is the organizer of the fundraiser and also a board member. Both spoke with Mainstreet's Jennifer Ludlow.
Grade 12 student, Braydon Hunter, is one of the 2023 Loran Scholar. He is one of only 36 out of nearly 4,800 applicants from across Canada to earn a Loran Award. He spoke with Mainstreet's Jennifer Ludlow.
CBRM's police commission has approved the department's draft budget with a big increase in wages and some money set aside for recruitment incentives.
Mary Hynes, host of CBC Radio's Tapestry program, joined us in studio. She was in Cape Breton to give the annual Father Greg MacLeod lecture at CBU.
Steve Parsons represents district 7, which includes Rt. 4 from Howie Centre to Irish Cove, Gabarus, Marion Bridge, and Mira Road. And Lorne Green represents district 12, which takes in parts of Sydney, Whitney Pier, South Bar, Victoria Mines, Lingan Rd, and Grand Lake Rd.
More than seven months after post-tropical storm Fiona battered Cape Breton, people are still looking for help, and are coming up empty handed.
CBRM councilor, James Edwards, says the positive spin-off of the Donkin coal Miner operation often gets lost in the noise protests and negativity.
The PUSH basketball league plays out of the former Morrison Jr. High School gym. The program aims to reach, teach, coach and change the lives of children and youth. Tyrone Livingston, is co-founder of the group, he speaks with the CBC's Jennifer Ludlow.
19-year old twin brothers Evan and Aaron Turnbull, of Glace Bay, surprised everybody during an audition this week on the TV show "Canada's Got Talent." All four judges gave the Turnbull twins a green light.They spoke with the CBC's Jennifer Ludlow about the experience.
Construction is expected to start this year on land set aside in Sydney harbour for a proposed container terminal.But it won't be for the long-awaited container terminal.Instead, the company plans to build a facility that will import parts for large offshore wind turbines.
Nova Scotia Health is asking people who picked up a naloxone kit from a pharmacy to check its contents. Some kits have gone out without the drugs needed to reverse an opioid overdose.
Justin Ayre, the owner of four locations of Alexandras Pizza, who is collecting clothing and camping items for people in need. All four pizzeria locations across the CBRM are now designated locations to drop off items.
An appeal court judge has exonerated funeral director Joseph Curry of New Waterford, saying it was the medical examiner's fault Curry was given the wrong body for cremation
Breton Ability Centre and the Bereaved Families of Cape Breton Society are working on new programming focused on mental health. Harman Singh is the CEO of Breton Ability Centre, and Kuli Malhotra is a Project Lead at Bereaved Families of Cape Breton.
Cyril MacDonald represents district 3, which includes George’s River, Boisdale, Christmas Island, Eskasoni, Northside East Bay, and Coxheath.James Edwards represents district 8, which includes part of Glace Bay, Donkin, Port Morien, Mira Gut, Albert Bridge, and Louisbourg.
Mayor Amanda McDougall says none of the proposals checked all the boxes, to give them the green light.She said there will be an emergency council meeting on Friday to see what can be done to avoid sending the five million dollars back to the Federal government.
MP Mike Kelloway & MP Jamie Battiste lobbied for the five million dollars in Federal money, under the rapid housing initiative, to be given to the CBRM.
Groups working to create more affordable housing, are outraged by a recent decision at CBRM council.A recent vote means four proposals to create more housing for marginalized people will not go ahead.That could mean the loss of five million dollars in federal funding. New Dawn President Erika Sea responds to the news.
Gordon Kennedy's metal sculptures are on display in public places in the CBRM. The Coke Oven Sculpture towers over Open Hearth Park, a monument to steel making and the people who built the community.And a newly installed piece at the Hospice Facility embodies a prayer for those saying their final good byes.
Brayden Hunter is in the running to be one of 36 recipients of the $100,000 Loran Scholarship. The unique scholarship focuses on a young person's character.The selection process for the Loran Scholarship looks at integrity, courage, grit and personal autonomy.
Unama'ki Motion Picture Co-operative is making waves in Nova Scotia's international film industry since it became incorporated as a non-profit. With the mission to leverage Unama’ki/Cape Breton Island's unique culture and stunning scenery, UMPcoop hopes to grow a flourishing motion picture and TV sector that spurs economic growth, creates job opportunities for locals, and inspirer tourism - all while celebrating their powerful stories.
Gordon MacDonald represents district 1, which includes Sydney Mines, the Tobin Rd area of North Sydney, Florence, Little Pond, and Alder Point.And Eldon MacDonald represents district 5, which includes Sydney from Sydney River to the north end, Shipyard, Membertou, and part of Mira Road.
A Cape Bretoner is the Atlantic University Sport rookie of the year. The first defense player to get the honour. Orianna MacNeil, from Mabou, talks about her hockey journey.
Caitlyn Purcell is a jeweler inspired by land and seascape in Ingonish. She is the first in our series highlighting the artisans of the Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design.
A former Cape Breton Screaming Eagles goalie made his NHL debut on Tuesday night. We hear about how Kevin Mandolese represented his billet family in Cape Breton.
A new Facebook group is showing strength in numbers when it comes to sobriety. We hear more about the CB Sober Society from the creator of that group.
In 1989, a promise was made to lift all Canadian children out of poverty. We speak with the director of Campaign 2000 about how the pandemic provided a way forward, towards that goal.
Port of Sydney Development Corporation CEO Marlene Usher looks ahead to a busy cruise season, and her upcoming retirement.
Lydia Adams will be bringing the Elmer Eisler Singers to Sydney for a concert with the Cape Breton Chorale on March 14.
With the school closed temporarily for repairs after a cold snap caused water damaged, some parents say it's time to build a replacement for the aging building.
We speak with three people about the potential future of this popular hiking destination: hiker and blogger Stephen Rolls; current owner Helen Doherty; and Nova Scotia Nature Trust executive director Bonnie Sutherland.
The newly-formed Cape Breton Health Navigation Society is getting $82,500 from the province to help bring healthcare professionals to the Cape Breton Regional Municipality and keep the professionals already working in the community.
Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) and the Cape Breton Youth Project have teamed up to develop a new webinar series focused on the 2SLGBTQIA+ experience.
We update a local runner's quest to run all 135 streets in his home community of Sydney Mines.
The McConnell Library in Sydney is inviting you to clear out your closet and refresh your wardrobe by swapping gently used items for new-to-you treasures at the library's first Clothing Swap.
Recreational runner Doug Ivey has set himself the challenge of running all 130 streets in his home community.
The Cape Breton Partnership is asking you to share your favourite recipe, and the story of what makes it special to you. Entries will be compiled in a new cookbook called Tastes Like Home.
Iconic Cape Breton songwriter, actor and activist Leon Dubinsky passed away this week at the age of 81.
Iconic Cape Breton songwriter, actor and activist Leon Dubinsky passed away this week at the age of 81.
Iconic Cape Breton songwriter, actor and activist Leon Dubinsky passed away this week at the age of 81.
The CBRM has seen a significant increase in the number of permits issued for residential construction.
With renewed scrutiny on Nova Scotia's emergency departments, Arichat physician Robert Martel says the situation has been a long time coming, as other problems in the health-care system trickle down to ERs.
Emergency department doctor R.J. MacKenzie of Albert Bridge served as team physician for Canada at the World Juniors in Halifax.
Sydney is the No. 6 growth city in Canada, according to the U-Haul Growth Index analyzing customer moves during 2022.
Bear Head Energy is hosting a series of open house sessions to discuss its plans to develop a large-scale green hydrogen and ammonia production and storage facility at the site of the previously approved Bear Head LNG terminal in Point Tupper. A open house is planned for Port Hawkesbury on Wednesday January 11 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre's Bear Head room.Two other open houses that had been scheduled for Arichat and St. Peter's have been postponed due to weather.
We meet a Christmas Island woman who has launched a Kickstarter campaign in hopes of building a forest adventure park in the Grand Narrows area.
The new space on George Street in Sydney offers more space and a more central location for the chapter, which has been growing and expanding its programing.
Rev. Cameron Brett, of Baddeck, shares memories of his friend Hugh Muller, great-grandson of Alexander Graham Bell, who died this month.
A 22-hectare piece of land in the Cheticamp area is included in 9,000 hectares of Crown land that the provincial government has set aside this week as reserves and protected areas.
We meet 16-year-old Natalie Costello, producer of the Stoked for the Holidays concert. The 25th anniversary event, featuring a collection of young and up-and-coming artists, happens on Friday December 23rd at the Ashby Legion Branch 138.
A new pilot program hopes to help seniors in Nova Scotia to stay in their own homes longer. We speak with Seniors and Long-term Care Minister Barbara Adams.
A new Mi'kmaq-led research project, "To Know Better is to Do Better: Translating Indigenous Knowledge to Health Practice", has developed a six-part cultural safety course for clinicians, with the aim of addressing racism within Nova Scotia's healthcare system.
A free online program is now available without a referral to Nova Scotians. It is designed to coach and develop the skills needed to cope with depression and anxiety.
Minor Hockey Associations in Cape Breton are participating in a new program to remind players, coaches and fans to be respectful of young and inexperienced officials who are developing their skills.
The cooperative movement Raising the Villages is hosting a public workshop in Port Hawkesbury on December 5 on the topic of infant, child, youth and community mental health.
Ingonish-area municipal councillor Larry Dauphinee and Public Works Area Manager Steven MacDonald discuss the flooding caused by the heavy rain over the weekend, and the challenges for local infrastructure.
The Cape Breton Regional Police recognized Sgt. Barry Gordon this week for being the longest-serving officer in the CBRM.
We have a conversation with award-winning writer and director Danis Goulet, who will be in Eskasoni on December 1 for a special showing of her 2021 film Night Raiders.
Musical sister duo Cassie and Maggie will start their Christmas tour with a stop in Iona on November 25.
Paul K MacNeil's new novel tells the story of a young woman who travels to Cape Breton on a quest for identity and belonging.
Membertou documentary maker Dawn Wells has just completed a piece for CBC's Land and Sea program about how Mi'kmaw communities are using technology and social media to help promote and preserve their language.
GuysWork, a pilot project designed to help boys and young men navigate the intense pressures and expectations around masculinity, has received $1 million in funding to expand throughout Atlantic Canada.
Maya Eichler is one of the editors of a new anthology of diverse and historically marginalized perspectives on war and peace in Nova Scotia.
Dr. Afua Cooper, principal investigator for "A Black People's History of Canada", will give a public talk at Cape Breton University on Thursday night as part of the Centre for Sound Communities' "Celebrating Black Musics and Histories in Unama'ki" event.
Maya Eichler is one of the editors of a new anthology of diverse and historically marginalized perspectives on war and peace in Nova Scotia.
The Association for Opera in Canada has included Cape Breton soprano Morgan Reid on its list of “Women of Impact in Opera”, a celebration of Canadian Women in Opera in honour of Women’s History Month
Robert Bernard, Executive Director of the Nova Scotia Indigenous Tourism Enterprise Network, was one of the panelists in an online conference hosted by CBU's World Tourism Institute this week.
The new service, scheduled to open at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney in spring 2023, will provide an additional point of care for people living with mental illness. People in need of intensive treatment will be able to attend during the day and return home in the evening.
The Cape Breton Drag Racing Association is getting $65,975 from ACOA to make improvements to the Dragway in Sydney. The upgrades will support the racetrack in becoming a National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) sanctioned facility.
We chat with Cape Breton singer-songwriter Elyse Aeryn about her upcoming album, and her performances for Nova Scotia Music Week.
The Christmas shopping season is underway on Cape Breton with the opening of the Deck the Halls virtual artisan market. The online vendor booths are open until November 13. An in person market is scheduled for November 18-20 at St. Patrick's Church Museum in Sydney.
We speak with one of the panelists taking part in an online discussion being hosted by the MacEachen Institute for Public Policy and Governance. The panel will discuss the experiences of people with different disabilities, and the people who care for them, when disasters strike.
Adam's new album "Concertos & Serenades" features the song "Lighthouse in Little Lorraine", which tells the story of drug smuggling on Cape Breton's coast in the early 1990s.
We speak with a scientist about green hydrogen production, and whether it has a future in Nova Scotia.
The Mennonite Disaster Service oversees and supports hundreds of volunteers, many of whom will be in Cape Breton over the next several months as they work to help people put their homes and their lives back together.
Premier Tim Houston says his government has not yet received an application to turn over protected parkland to Cabot Cape Breton to build a golf course at West Mabou Beach. But he says if one comes it will go through a rigorous review process.
Nova Scotia's Lieutenant Governor was in Judique over the weekend to present the community of 700 people with a Community Spirit Award.
The developers behind the Cabot Links and Cabot Cliffs golf courses plan to apply for a Crown land lease to build an 18-hole golf course on part of the West Mabou Beach Provincial Park.
Dave MacIntyre has retired from four decades of service as chief of the Southside Boularderie Volunteer Fire Department.
The exhibit by Canadian-born, New York-based figurative sculptor Jude Griebel explores the human impact on our world, by merging anatomies and landscapes into single sculptural forms.
The festival runs from October 19 to November 24, and will include public talks, Ukrainian music and dance workshops, and concerts featuring world-renowned bandura master Julian Kytasty. All events are free. Funds raised through donations will support Ukrainian refugees.
Brenda performs a fiddle tune she wrote especially for Mainstreet, and she tells the story of her unexpected Hollywood debut.
Antigonish fiddler John Pellerin joins us for a show at Knox Presbyterian Church in Baddeck, along with Kolten MacDonell on piano.
Experimental physicist Carl Haber and his colleagues have developed new technology to restore early sound recordings, like those a the Bell Museum.
We speak with Chris McDonald about his new book, The Cape Breton Piano: Life at the Fiddler's Elbow.
Early childhood educators in Nova Scotia will soon see an increase in their paycheques. The province has announced that most of the 2,600 early childhood educators in regulated child care settings are set to receive a pay raise between 14 and 43 per cent, depending on their classification level and experience.
Work has started to remove the Water Street boardwalk to make way for a new accessible active transportation path.
We pay a visit to the Northside Exhibition to check out preparations for its Halloween walk fundraiser.
The damage from Fiona got us thinking about which types of trees fare best through major weather events. It just so happens there's a conference on urban forests and climate change happening in Charlottetown this week. We spoke with one of the arborists taking part.
Mark Lowe's company created a new way to prepare precooked frozen lobster. The idea took off on CBC's Dragon's Den. The company has partnered with Victoria Co-operative Fisheries in Neil's Harbour.
The topic of a new central library returned to CBRM council this week. And council is once again launching public consultations.
Mining has resumed at the Donkin Coal Mine. We speak with a Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration official about the safety oversight in place.
People affected by the July fuel spill at the Imperial Oil site in Sydney's north end will have an opportunity to ask questions of company representatives. A community meeting is planed for Monday September 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Eltuek Arts Centre.
War veteran Joe Burke recalls the day in 1942 when he was invited to Windsor Castle, where he sat down to tea with royalty.
On September 11, a group of firefighters in CBRM climbed the steps of the Cambridge Suites multiple times -- the equivalent of 110 stories -- in honour of the more than 300 firefighters who died in the twin towers.
Self-described monarchist Ashley MacIsaac remembers performing for the Queen not once, but twice.
The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives-Nova Scotia has released its annual living wage update.
The Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education is introducing a new electronic bus pass system which will record where and when children board and leave a bus.
Richmond County step dancer, fiddler and immigrant settlement worker Trina Hall Samson talks about the path that led her to competitive body building.
Members of the local chapter of Parkinson's Canada are hosting their annual fundraising event this weekend.
Nova Scotia accessibility advocates are in North Sydney this week for the Mobility Cup, an international regatta for sailors who live with disabilities.
An international sailing competition for sailors with disabilities is underway in Sydney Harbour this week. The North Sydney Yacht Club is hosting the event.
CaperCon is back! After a two-year hiatus, the event returns to Centre 200 in Sydney on September 16-18.
It’s been 30 years since the Eskasoni powwow got started. Michael R. Denny was at the first powwow in 1992 and has helped this tradition thrive and grow.
Dance Nova Scotia announced Makaio Edwards as the Ambassador for International Dance Day 2022. He's a grade 7 student, been dancing for 8 years, and is from Glace Bay, NS. He is the inspiration behind the Why We Dance campaign. International Dance Day is April 29.
Cape Breton is looking at getting a PET Scanner for the Cape Breton Cancer Care Centre. The technology is advanced and can save lives. It could also save many people from traveling to Halifax who may be too ill or may not be able to afford it. For more about this, we spoke to Dr. Elwood MacMullin. He's the Medical Director of the Cape Breton Cancer Care Centre and the Co-Lead of Cancer Care for the Eastern Health Zone of Nova Scotia.
The island's female hockey association has been awarded $50,000 to help increase diversity, equity and inclusion in the sport.
For the past several years, a group of women have presented their own hand made awards to some of the unsung heroes behind the East Coast Music Awards -- the mothers of the artists on stage. We get the story from one of the first recipients of the EC-MAMA award, Debbie Mullins.
Cabaret opens on Thursday night at the Highland Arts Theatre in Sydney. We talk with the show production team about the history of the production, and why it still has resonance today.
We drop by an English conversation group hosted by the YMCA's YREACH immigrant settlement program and meet some of the new Cape Bretoners taking part.
We update the Cape Breton Music Industry Cooperative's efforts to launch a Cape Breton Music Hall of Fame.
With Cape Breton University set to create new degree programs in social work, we ask about the role social workers play on our island.
The Breton Ability Centre in Sydney River has plans to develop a public walking trail on its property with the help of $10,000 from the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation's community investment program.
We delve into the pages of a new Cape Breton literary magazine, with a conversation with editor and publisher James Thompson.
Singer/songwriter Isabella Samson of Louisdale was named Young Performer of the Year at the 2022 Canadian Folk Music Awards in Charlottetown.
The provincial budget includes money to establish an obesity clinic in Cape Breton. We'll find out about the need for such a clinic on our island, and what services it will provide.
Cape Breton Transition House is now welcoming donors to purchase items online from Amazon.ca and have them delivered directly to the house.
With the Exhibition grounds in North Sydney up for sale, the Cape Breton Western Riders Association and other groups rally to preserve the property.
Hector MacKenzie, well known fiddler and composer from Washabuck, died this week. Highland Village manager Rodney Chiasson remembers his the contributions to the Gaelic community.
Mary Osyany and Gloria McFadgen spoke about the reopening of the Duplicate Bridge club at Club 55 here in Sydney.
We spoke to Liberal Leader, Ian Rankin, about youth food security and the importance of lunch programs in the province.
Community Wind Farms Inc and ABO Wind Canada have partnered to propose three projects in Nova Scotia under the province's Rate Base Procurement program. The Rhodena Wind Project is one of them. It would see an estimated 18 wind turbines on the hills behind Creignish. For more information, we spoke with Keith Towse, the CEO of Community Wind.
Virick Francis from Eskasoni is a traditional Mi'kmaw basket weaver. He's specializes in the creation of tiny baskets. CBC's Erin Pottie visited him to see the process of weaving a tiny basket from start to finish.
Reporter Erin Pottie and community coordinator Maisyn Sock are based at the Sarah Denny Cultural Centre in Eskasoni until the end of the month.
An Eskasoni man is using Mi'kmaw craft to teach math to students. Our pop-up bureau in Eskasoni learns about wooden stars.
Annika Voltan is the Executive Director for Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia formerly called the Community Sector Council of Nova Scotia. She explains the name change.
The province has announced it is covering 100% of the cost for the CCA program over the next two years. The biggest investment from this announcement being 22-million dollars for tuition. Barbara Adams is the Minister of Seniors and Long Term Care and shares the details.
The musical The Bells of Baddeck is one of several events that celebrates 100 years of The Bell Legacy. Lorna MacDonald and Morgan Reid spoke with us about it.
One of Cape Bretons hidden gems, the Gypsum Mines, needs funds to help maintain access to the trail. A section of land is up for sale that will compromise part of the trails parking lot.
The Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Jenna Lahey as new Chief Executive Officer
Mayor Amanda MacDougall speaks about the new budget - how it's higher than it was in previous years and how it will be spent.
The Cape Breton Partnership has put out a call for expressions of interest for its Creative Works project. The project will allow local artists from multiple disciplines to regroup and work full time on creative projects. Part of the goal is to strengthen the connection between the creative sector and Cape Breton communities.
"Pandemic Artists" is a feature with the CBC's Olivia Adlakha, where Cape Breton artists have used this pandemic to their advantage, allowing them to grow as an artist as a result of having more time at home. This week Jenn Sheppard, from New Waterford, shares her story.
A Cape Breton-born writer, Alexander MacLeod, is among the newest generation of Canadian authors to have their fiction appear in the New Yorker.
Nova Scotia is going to become completely accessible by 2030. We talk about how it is going at the municipal level here in the CBRM.
"Pandemic Artists" is a feature with the CBC's Olivia Adlakha, where Cape Breton artists have used this pandemic to their advantage, allowing them to grow as an artist as a result of having more time at home. Aaron MacDonald, originally from Mabou, is this weeks guest.
"Pandemic Artists" is a feature with the CBC's Olivia Adlakha, where Cape Breton artists have used this pandemic to their advantage, allowing them to grow as an artist as a result of having more time at home. Elyse Aeryn, originally from Glace Bay, shares her story.
"Pandemic Artists" is a feature with the CBC's Olivia Adlakha, where Cape Breton artists have used the pandemic to their advantage, allowing them to grow as an artist as a result of having more time at home. First up, we talk to New Waterford's "Hearts of Kin."
The Breton Ability Centre has started a movement called "Spread Love." In the days leading up to Valentines Day, they are challenging the community to perform acts of kindness for one another.
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Arlie's Fashion and Gifts will be closing after over 25 years in business. Owner Earl Morgan reflects on the history behind Arlie's and what retirement will be like for him.
The warden of Inverness County and the county's accessibility coordinator report on their municipality's efforts to become fully accessible by 2030.
The company behind the Cabot Links and Cabot Cliffs golf courses has purchased a course in Florida. Cabot Citrus Farms is scheduled to open in 2023.
Len Harvey coaches basketball at the university level. He also has a son in a choral program at school. He's questioning why school sports have been allowed to continue under the current pandemic restrictions, but music and choral programs are not.
Father Roman Dusanowskyj, parish priest of Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church in Whitney Pier, has just returned from Halifax, where he spoke with new immigrants about the situation unfolding in Ukraine.
We combine our two regular features, Ready and Able and Seeking Council, and speak with leaders of the Town of Port Hawkesbury and Municipality of Richmond County about their ongoing efforts to make their jurisdictions more accessible.
Membertou First Nation is working on a project that would involve harvesting and processing grey seals for use in the fish and animal food markets.
The province is now in favour of a forensic audit into Island Employment. Jason MacLean is the President of NSGEU - the union that represented Island Employment workers before it shut down and for him, this is welcome news.
Singing in schools pose less of a COVID-19 risk than sports, say music advocates. We speak with Professor Dr. Mark Hopkins to hear the argument for the return of rehearsals.
On this edition of Seeking Council we discuss what the CBRM is doing to address the flooding situation. Eldon MacDonald represents District 5, which includes Sydney, Sydney River to the north end, Shipyard, Membertou and part of Mira Road.
As the pandemic continues to evolve, so do the measures for trying to minimize spread in schools. For the latest, we've contacted Cape Breton's two Regional Centres for Education.
Timothy Naimi is the Director of the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research. He tells us about the benefits of no alcohol for a month... and why you should stick with it.
Mike MacSween worked with Celtic Colours since 2014, helping grow the festival to what it is today. He accepted a job as the Senior Event Adviser with the Government of Nova Scotia.
CAPE Thrift, operated by the CAPE Society, is a new thrift store located in Glace Bay where all proceeds go towards adult employment programs.
Mary Janet and Margie MacDonald are a mother-daughter duo who lead the " Love One Another" Project. They want people to take a pay it forward approach and do good within their communities.
A church was donated to The Undercurrent Youth Centre, just across the street from their current space which will result in more events, activities and programs offered. We also find out about how they plan to implement a Cape Breton version of the Iceland strategy to help lower child poverty and addiction rates.
We kick off our series Holiday Miracles with the story of the MacKenzie family in Sydney River, and their IVF miracle, baby Archie. If you have a holiday miracle you'd like to share - give us a call at 1-800-309-5556 or send us a message on our CBC Cape Breton Facebook page.
Mary Munsen was a producer for CBC's "Land and Sea." After hearing about fairy culture in Cape Breton on this show, she became intrigued. Her retirement brought her Cape Breton, where she was able to write this book.
Kathleen Yurchesyn will complete her employment as the Chief Executive Officer on December 31, 2021. She has accepted a new position with Novaporte as the vice-president of operations and corporate development.
The Cape Breton Hospital Foundation is set to bring state of the art cancer diagnostic equipment to the Regional Hospital in Sydney. We spoke with Dr. Elwood MacMullin, who explained that the government is responsible for maintaining the standard of care, but the Hospital foundation often advances it with new techniques and technology.
The Cape Breton Hospital Foundation is set to bring state of the art cancer diagnostic equipment to the Regional Hospital in Sydney. We spoke with Dr. Elwood MacMullin, who explained that the government is responsible for maintaining the standard of care, but the Hospital foundation often advances it with new techniques and technology.
For 40 years, Eddie Brookman has played Santa for the kids of the Pier, driving up and down Victoria Road in a horse and buggy, delivering bags of treats. After this season's ride, he'll hang up his red suit for good.
Glace Bay's community development group Bay it Forward has purchased a six meter shipping container, with plans of converting it into a mobile entertainment space.
New Draft has released their EP called "Chambre" which has been turned into a short film. This has went on to win multiple awards at international film festivals. We spoke with bandmate Katherine Woodford, who also did the photography, screenplay, editing and co-directed the short film.
A song written by Gearl Francis now has a music video. Meskeyi means "I'm Sorry" or used as a condolence, this song is about the struggles of growing up on a reservation. Here is a link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUGSaK2-P40
Marcie Shwery-Stanley is the recipient of the 2021 Claredon Robicheau Lifetime Community Award. The award recognizes people who show leadership and advocate for inclusion and accessibility for people with disabilities.
Kamal Khera outlines her government's commitments to improving long-term care, and to helping seniors remain in their home.
NextGen Cape Breton - Unama’ki and the Cape Breton Partnership have announced the 2021 Vital Cape Breton – Unama’ki Employer Excellence Award recipients. They will be presented on December 3 at the Port of Sydney’s Royal Cape Breton Room. Kara Lackie and Corey Blundon are the owners of Selkies Neighbourhood Diner & The Mermaid Food Truck and one of this years recipients.
NextGen Cape Breton - Unama’ki and the Cape Breton Partnership have announced the 2021 Vital Cape Breton – Unama’ki Excellence Award recipients. They will be presented on December 3 at the Port of Sydney’s Royal Cape Breton Room. Ashley Roach-Poirier is one of this years recipients.
NextGen Cape Breton - Unama’ki and the Cape Breton Partnership have announced the 2021 Vital Cape Breton – Unama’ki Pandemic Leadership Award recipient. It will be presented on December 3 at the Port of Sydney’s Royal Cape Breton Room. Michael Hatt is this years recipient.
NextGen Cape Breton - Unama’ki and the Cape Breton Partnership have announced the 2021 Vital Cape Breton – Unama’ki Employer Excellence Awards recipients. They will be presented on December 3 at the Port of Sydney’s Royal Cape Breton Room. Michelle Aucoin runs LearnAbility, one of this years recipients.
NextGen Cape Breton - Unama’ki and the Cape Breton Partnership have announced the 2021 Vital Cape Breton – Unama’ki Excellence Award recipients. They will be presented on December 3 at the Port of Sydney’s Royal Cape Breton Room. Michael Keating is one of this years recipients.
The Cape Breton Music Industry Cooperative is making a last ditch to ACOA for funding. The music industry organization has hit hard time since COVID, loosing both sponsorship and fundraising opportunities.
We meet the founder of the New Agrarians, a Nova Scotia food systems development organization that has been working with communities on Cape Breton.
We get an update on the multi-million dollar infrastructure project underway at the museum. The upgrade will include new exhibits about the Gaels relationship with the Mi'kmaq, and the roll of women through wartime and industrial revolution.
Sharon Paul-Rudderham, who recently retired after twenty years as Eskasoni’s health director, has been recognised by the Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nation Chiefs Secretariat for her lifetime of work advocating for health services for her people.