Part history, part mystery. We check out Theatre Baddeck's latest production.

A new high school course being piloted in a couple of Cape Breton schools is teaching basic life skills, like managing a credit card and getting a car loan.

The owner of a local generator company helps narrow down what you have to know if you want to buy a generator.

Close to two thousand kids in Nova Scotia are waiting to be assessed for autism and ADHD. We speak with Brian Comer, the Minister of Addictions and Mental Health about a new pilot program to help shorten the waitlist.

Why some things that are written in stone should not be written in stone. We dip into the archives for a look back at the people & places of Cape Breton history with our former community historian, the late Jim Saint Clair.

Senator Kim Pate talks about legislation that could lead to the creation of a Basic Minimum Income for Canada.

We hear what it sounded like inside and outside city hall at last night's CBRM council meeting, where some of the unionized workers were making some noise.

Two coyotes have been removed from the Highlands National Park since the two incidents last week. Parks Canada provides an update.

A forum on inclusiveness in hockey is coming to Cape Breton next month - along with an NHL game.

Site prep has begun for construction of a 25-unit supported-living housing development in the North end of Sydney. New Dawn is one of the partners in the development.

More than 200 people attended a vigil last night in Sydney's Wentworth Park. They were there to remember 21-year-old Eleanor Marie Young of Eskasoni, whose body was in the woods earlier this week.

Three coyotes killed in the Highlands park over the past week will now undergo necropsies. We find out what might be learned through that process.

Earlier this week, we heard that the wait list for getting an assessment for autism is so long, the government is going to pay psychologists in private practice to do it. Today we follow up with a discussion about why assessment is important when it comes to accessing intervention services.

The Acadians were no strangers to forces which led to them being displaced. Ronald LaBelle talks about the waves of Acadians who left the Maritimes to work in New England.

The new mental health day hospital was launched this spring at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.

It can take months to book some diagnostic imaging tests in Nova Scotia, yet thousands of Nova Scotians never show up for the appointments when they get them.

There are some new Gaelic language lesson videos for children from the creator based here in Cape Breton.

After the hot, humid summer we've had, an environmental specialist shares tips about how to find, treat, and prevent mould in your home.

The Kenwood Drive roundabout project appeared to be going nowhere fast this summer. CBCs Holly Conners finds out what's holding up construction.

Cormorant's have been using Sydney's new second cruise ship berth as an overnight roosting site and latrine.

We hear from the CEO of Port Charlottetown about what they are doing to prevent cormorant and seagull droppings.

We'll hear from the SPCA in Cape Breton about a busy year of animal surrenders and a string of break-ins.

A government program that offers free heat pumps to low-income households is so popular it can't keep up with demand.

A passenger's account of a day on the World, the earth's largest private residential yacht.

We invite you to call our bird experts - Dave Harris and Dave McCorquodale - with your questions or observations for the September edition.

What you need to know about home generator maintenance and making sure your back-up power comes on when you need it.

He's quitting and moving back home to Ontario, partly for family reasons and partly because an independent report found he was subject to harassment from some CBRM councilors.

What can other communities learn from the community of Cheticamp, where people have been standing up to strong winds, for a very long time??

A couple of Cape Bretoners reflect on Fiona one year later.

There's progress in developing a market in Cape Breton for the super-rich, in their super-yachts.

Adam Cooke is our Municipal Affairs correspondent for the Strait area.

There is a new program to help expectant Moms who are facing mental health issues and/or social and economic challenges.

Five Victoria County officials have returned from a fact-finding mission to the Czech Republic. They were there to look into the tourism and planning impacts of a proposed tree walk at Ski Cape Smokey.

NDP Leader Claudia Chender is in Cape Breton talking about housing.

The high seas tale of an autonomous mini boat launched off the coast of Florida three months ago. We touch base with the Cape Breton salvage expedition that retrieved it off the rugged shores of Richmond County.

Studying the world through the eyes of the Gaels. Mabou is now welcoming students from across Canada and beyond to its one-of-a-kind post-secondary institution, Beinn Mhabu.

A Cape Breton University political scientist says a harassment investigation was mishandled following a complaint launched by CBRM's fire chief. We hear from CBU's Tom Urbaniak and get reaction from the mayor.

CBC Reporter Matthew Moore takes a look at what has been happening with the CBU medical school campus.

Several Cape Breton businesses had tourists cancel bookings after natural disasters were reported on the mainland. They're asking the province for help in spreading the message across that what happens in one end of the province, doesn't necessarily impact the other. 

On our last Column, we talked about all the people who left Acadian communities to go find work in New England. This week, we focus on one of those people.

Federal and provincial inspectors looked into the Keltic Lodge after complaints about living conditions for temporary foreign workers.

As of today, all lawyers in Nova Scotia will be required to take a course in cultural competency.

We explore the concept of economic reconciliation.

Reconciliation through the arts: a collaboration between rug-hooking, and Mi'kmaq design.

We hear about a new initiative to help young Indigenous people tell their stories. We delve into the ideas behind "Bridge To Publishing: Reclaiming the Indigenous Narrative of Atlantic Canada" program.

The Province is reaching out directly to people who own property on the coast to find out what they think is needed to adapt to climate change.

We invite you to call our bird experts - Dave Harris and Dave McCorquodale - with your questions or observations.

The Cape Breton author of a new children's book about a blue ladybug that shares lessons about diversity.

This week we've been talking about what it would take to set up a vulnerable persons registry in the CBRM in case of an emergency. Halifax has just done that. It was prompted by the death of a man who had dementia during Fiona.

The Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Robert Strang, provides an update on the rollout of the new COVID vaccine, the influenza shot and the state of the pandemic as we head into the fall season.

Victoria County's proposed local improvement bylaw is facing some stiff opposition.

We check in with King's County in the Annapolis Valley about how they check on vulnerable people in their area through a Vulnerable Persons registry as CBRM considers one.

Celtic Colours kicks off this weekend. We get a preview of a few of the highlights from the Artistic Director Dawn Beaton.

Murray McLauchlan is 75 years old, with eleven Junos under his belt, an order of Canada and a spot in the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame.

We enlist the help of a chef and instructor at NSCC Marconi to get ready to feed your household when the power goes out.

Two young women from First Nations communities in Cape Breton were awarded youth achievement awards for Treaty Day.

At 15 years old, most Cape Bretoners aren't trying to compete at the World Cup of Darts. But one from Gabarus did.

Some residents' had questions and concerns at a Victoria County public hearing into a proposed new local improvement tax bylaw.

Cape Breton now has a cricket association, and it wants to teach you the game.

We hit the road to check out some of the cultural workshops happening around Cape Breton this week as part of Celtic Colours.

East Side Mario's has a curious new server on staff.

Charles Thompson is making the rounds at farmer's markets in Nova Scotia, including here in Cape Breton to help deal with his social anxiety.

On this World Mental Health day, we find out about a new provincial awareness campaign and online resource specifically for men in NS.

The province has announced millions of dollars in funding for public housing and emergency shelters. We hear from one Cape Breton advocate who says it will barely scratch the surface.

A Cape Bretoner whose family has been touched by suicide, is thinking of the future by planting trees and planting hope in a new project in Potlotek.

Sault Ste. Marie was the first jurisdiction in North America to set up a Vulnerable Persons Registry, we find out how they're helping other areas including here in Nova Scotia, to set up their own.

Ronald Labelle explores the origin of the name Acadia.

The Province has announced some new supportive housing and shelter initiatives for people experiencing homelessness.

A white shark that washed ashore near Ingonish, and then washed back out again has been found and examined.

The YMCA is offering a new free program to help teens deal with stress and anxiety.

We speak with the founder and CEO of "Pallet," the company that's providing rapid response shelters to Nova Scotia.

Illegal dumping is an issue all over Cape Breton. Garbage on Kelly's Mountain has Mi'kmaw groups calling for public education about the mountain's cultural significance.

The Mabou Judo club can't practice because the school won't give them gym time.

Several proposed residential and commercial developments in downtown Sydney have been slowed down or on hold the last couple of years.

There are more students than ever enrolled at CBU but the university's president says it's a good thing. We hear from some students on whether or not they agree.

The Province is making amendments to cover stress as a workplace injury under the WCB.

Cape Breton's core skate shop, the Highline Boardshop, formerly Ollie Around, is closing its doors after 21 years in business.

The meeting on the new housing development took place last night. We hear from some of the voices that were at that meeting.

We find out how research conducted off the coast of Cape Breton could lead to a better understanding of mass strandings by pilot whales.

We hear from the Executive Director of the Cape Breton Community Housing Association about what has changed.

We find out about the discovery of this invasive species in Cape Breton waterways and why their presence is concerning.

Founder of Hope For Wildlife, Hope Swinimer, joins us to talk about their new intake centre that will be located near Port Hawkesbury.

Plenty of fish in the Clyburn River. At least that's what the hope is after the third year of the Atlantic Salmon Restoration Project.

A program aimed at making air travel more inclusive for neurodivergent people is taking flight again, after being grounded since the pandemic. Cynthia Carroll is with Autism Nova Scotia, she tells us about the program and how it feels to be back.

Courage Mbah came to the NSCC in June to study Natural Resources Environmental Technology. We ask him about his experience in his native Cameroon, and how it compares to the forests of Cape Breton.

We find out what the non-profit sector in NS is doing to try to recruit and retain more workers.

The CBRM is embroiled in a dispute with the Nova Scotia government over the proposed new funding arrangement between municipalities and the province.

We speak with the new director of compliance and enforcement for the Coast Guard about new powers to fine owners of abandoned vessels.

The fire chief in Glace Bay is concerned about the number of call-outs his people are getting when it comes to heart issues.

A staffing shortage with the Cape Breton Victoria Regional Centre for Education has meant cancelled bus routes and frustrated parents.

There's something funny about Caper Hughie Batherson. He is one of the few comedians in Canada to perform in both official languages .

It's been 50 years in business for City Printers, now known as City Print Plus. We talk legacy with the daughter of the original owner.

We find out how the CBRM is trying to get rid of tree debris.

There is an issue of escalating violence in schools with 17-thousand incidents of physical violence recorded last year alone. Teachers Union president Ryan Lutes says teachers have been sounding the alarm for years. We find out more about what the violence looks like and possible next steps to make schools safer.

The Province is putting in more than 47 million dollars to expand cell coverage in NS.

Ronald Labelle explores what makes a person an Acadian.

Cape Breton University is hosting both the Women's and the Men's AUS Soccer Championships, starting today. Ally Rowe heads into the weekend having just broken the AUS record for all-time career goals - with 56.

Inverness County Connectivity is a group that's been advocating for better cell service in rural areas.

Enrollment is increasing in the CBVRCE thanks in large part to increasing international student enrollment at CBU.

Richard MacDonald, the owner of Cape Breton Pest Control in Little Bras d'Or, tells us how to protect our homes and other buildings from mice, rats, and squirrels before winter.

Do your kids pay the candy tax after they trick or treat? We hear from parents on what they steal from their kids treat bags.

Some Cape Breton seniors are feeling pinched in these tough economic times.

With heat pumps being recommended across the province as a better source of heating and the recant announcement of the Carbon Tax pause, some are worried they won't be able to afford them . We chat with an energy expert about what people can do to help mitigate the costs and how they can get a heat pump of their own.

Rejean Aucoin is one of the two new senators from Cape Breton.

With more incentives on the table to switch to heat pumps, we ask what that means for the power grid.

Rob Grezel lives in Low Point and is worried about the future of the Low Point Lighthouse.

CUPE and the Mayor join us to talk about the CBRM outside workers, illegal work stoppage this week.

There is an adaptation of MacBeth being worked on here in Sydney. A series of readings of the new adaptation are happening this weekend with the hope to eventually put the play on stage.

On this encore edition of Then & Now, it's the luck of the Irish, to find Lake O Law

A company in Halifax just bought Cabot House, Moxham Court, and the brick apartment building next to the Hearthstone Inn. They say they're going to add as many as 80 new rental units to the Sydney housing market.

Clocks fall back this weekend for most Canadians, offering the possibility of an extra hour of sleep. Regardless of where you live in the country, there is less daylight this time of year. Our mental health columnist, Mark Henick, talks about how a little more sleep can benefit our mental health.

The Health Minister introduces the new mobile app to provide easier access to health info and resources.

We invite you to call bird expert Dave Harris with your questions or observations.

Revenues at CBU were almost 140 million dollars for the 2023 fiscal year, up from just below 100 million dollars the previous year, in large part due to the growing number of international students on campus.

The Strait Area Chamber of Commerce met with Port Hawkesbury Town council recently to solicit support for a housing non-profit.

CBRM's first pump track has opened at Neville Park in Whitney Pier.

A marine conservationist weighs in on the federal Envronment Commissioner's scathing report on Fisheries and Oceans Canada's lack of dependable data.

Rebounding from the regional championship two weeks ago, the Capers are ready to get back on the pitch in pursuit of success on a national level.

We meet one of three new specialists working in Cape Breton who's maintaining a global reach and helping out back home in the Middle East.

With the influx of Capers from around the world, Cape Breton businesses are getting into Diwali this year.

Cape Breton MLA's in the legislature respond to the to a comment from the Minister of Municipal Affairs on the conflict over the new Memorandum of Understanding with municipalities.

Singing the praises of putting the stories of local characters and events in song. This week in our Column on Acadian Culture with Ronald Labelle.

A highly successful program to help low income Nova Scotians access local food at farmer's markets has had it's funding cut, we find out by how much and what that means.

Two MLAs shared very personal experiences about struggles with opioid addiction.

Two Cape Bretoner's who risked their lives to save others have received the NS Medal of Bravery.

Our Cape Breton Current Affairs Correspondent Brittany Wentzell takes look at food security in the Margarees. Three community groups are trying to fill the gaps in different ways and municipal council wants to take a broader look at the way forward.

We check in with a group providing free drives for people that need them and how they're expanding grocery delivery services in other communities.

Two Cape Breton musicians who are taking the ECMA "Pledge to Pause" in January talk about the role drinking has played in their music careers, and how it's changed.

Victoria County has voted to scrap a controversial bylaw that would have allowed it to levy taxes only on properties that would benefit from new infrastructure.

Steve Murphy gets the patented Information Morning Popcorn Interview treatment

We speak with the Minister of Labour about the decision to allow the Donkin Mine to reopen.

There's been a confirmed recording of a silver haired bat in Cape Breton, a first for the Island and rare for the region.

Our guest is Steve Murphy on his new book on 45 years in the news business.

Reaching Nova Scotia's ambitious emissions targets won't be easy. We hear about a program to find new technologies that might help get us there.

There's a new organization in Nova Scotia whose goal is to share best practices around sustainability in the construction sector.

The spirit of ABBA will soon descend on Riverview High as students prepare to put on the musical Mamma Mia! We meet a couple of the cast.

We hear from Cape Breton Blizzard Hockey and the Premier about the update to the Canada Games Complex.

CEO of Everwind Fuels Trent Vichie speaks about the green hydrogen facility and its impact on the future.

The Building Trades unions in Nova Scotia are trying to raise awareness of a path to entering the trades that gets people on the job faster.

We get a preview of a play opening tonight at CBU about a woman whose role in the discovery of the structure of DNA went unnoticed for years.

Richmond County Council held its regular meeting last night. Our Municipal Affairs Correspondent for the Strait Area is freelancer Adam Cooke.

Big bones, big history. We hear about a new exhibit in Iona.

A Cape Breton woman has captured the attention of thousands of people on social media by documenting the ups and downs of learning to run.

We speak with the publisher of the The Strait Area Reporter about plans to roll out a new paper for Victoria county.

For our Acadian column, Ronald Labelle talks about the Ballad of Louisbourg.

Economist Lars Osberg gives an update on the fall fiscal and the economic outlook in general as we approach the home stretch of 2023

NSCC launches a new course designed for builders and people in the construction industry in Nova Scotia focusing on how how to adapt building practices to climate change.

We hear about the loss of a former church building and how it brought new life into its congregation.

A Cape Breton company is making its mark in space. We hear more about Protocase's new division ProtoSPACE.

There's a project underway to build a living shoreline on the Baddeck Waterfront to shore it up against sea level rise.

We check in with a marine hazards meteorologist with Environment Canada to find out the status of two weather buoys in the region that haven't been transmitting data for more then a year.

Solar installations are heating up in Nova Scotia, it's been another record year. We get an update from Solar Nova Scotia.

Troy MacKay is the Enforcement Manger for the Eastern Region, for the Department of Natural Resources and he talks about what is and isn't legal when it comes to hunting and firearms.

We find out what some divers with the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society saw under the water at West Mabou Beach as part of a recent marine survey.

More than a year after Fiona, a government program has spent almost 2-and-a-half million dollars to help woodlot owners clean up downed trees and there's lots more work to be done.

A new supportive living home has opened in Glace Bay specifically for youth at risk of homelessness.

Tom Ayers has a round-up from yesterday's meeting of CBRM Council.

The internet is still unavailable to many people in Nova Scotia due to a host of reasons, many of them economic, but a non-profit called Getting Everyone Online is trying to change that.

People in Westmount say they've been targeted by vandals and thieves in recent weeks, and they are fed up.

Each week, the CBC TV series "Still Standing", hosted by comedian Jonny Harris, features a small Canadian community that's doing its best to make things work. This week, the show visits Membertou First Nation.

We discuss how rent banks could help to slow the housing crisis.

Jimmy Rankin has just released a new solo album, and he's bringing his new songs to the Savoy Theatre on Saturday night.

We follow up on a public meeting hosted by DNR to discuss the future of Dominion Beach.

We speak with the Provincial Minister of Education and CBU's Dean of Education about two new accelerated B. Ed. programs at CBU.

The Baddeck Improvement Association is buying a boat to be used by various organizations in the community for a variety of purposes. 

We invite you to call our bird experts - Dave Harris and Dave McCorquodale - with your questions or observations.

We hear about criticism of the labour department, which has not not inspected the Donkin mine since the roof fell in twice in July.

We find out about a new free program at the Y in Sydney that offers a safe space for girls in grades 7-8 to talk about things that matter to them.

Nominations are open for a new community group called Beacon Baddeck, a community led initiative to plan for the future of the village.

Whitney Pier is often celebrated for its multiculturalism and you can take some of that celebration in with Christmas Carols in many different languages.

Today is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. We hear about a recent event to highlight the issues that still harm many women.

We launch a new food column with NSCC Culinary Instructor, chef Adam White, with advice on getting ready for the Holidays.

Kim Adair is the Auditor General of Nova Scotia, who says the Government has hit a historic high when it comes to budget overspending.

We meet the first ever Physician Assistant, at Cape Breton Regional Hospital Emergency Department.

There's a new federally funded initiative to offer free mental health supports to veterans and their families, just in time for the Holidays.

The Annual Canada Food Price Report is hot off the presses this morning and we tell you all about which products you are paying more for and why.

Ronald Labelle explores religious traditions around Christmas in Acadia.

A new provincial housing needs assessment says CBRM needs at least a thousand new housing units right now, and that number could more than double in the next decade if the pace of development does not pick up.

Sorting out recycling: The CBRM is getting ready for extended producer responsibility, which takes the cost for blue bags out of its hands.

Nova Scotia is rolling out a new type of radiation therapy for cancer patients in the New Year that will result in better and fewer treatments for some patients.

The head of the CBU students' union talks about the need for better housing in Sydney following a house fire last December that killed an international student from India.

For some context on this CBC Reporter Matthew Moore reached out to Michael Boudreau, who teaches law at St. Thomas University in Fredericton. He also spoke to the Cape Breton Regional Police.

Having a baby can be a both an exciting and sometimes scary time but a group of volunteers are here to help. CBCs Brittany Wentzell touches base with a pilot to bring volunteer doulas to Cape Breton is going.

We meet the new program manager, Monica Ragan, for Western Cape Breton for ACAP and find out how the environmental nonprofit is branching out.

There's research being conducted across Nova Scotia involving how rinks book their ice times. The goal is to make the booking process more transparent for groups that feel they've been shut out of prime booking slots.

The president of the Nova Scotia Dental Association will weigh in on Canada's new dental care program.

Four cases of Salmonella in Nova Scotia have been linked to a national outbreak caused by contaminated cantaloupe. We speak with public health to get the details.

There's a free service for residents of Victoria County to get emergency alerts and important municipal notices. But uptake has been slow. The county's Emergency Management Coordinator explains why it's important for people to sign up.

The Clifford Street Youth Centre in North Sydney is seeing some heartbreaking requests on Santa lists this year.

We find out what's being done to make the new NSCC campus energy efficient and net zero ready.

The Cape Breton Miners Museum is looking ahead to a major renovation project in the new year.

Richmond County Council held its regular meeting last night. Our Municipal Affairs Correspondent for the Strait Area is freelancer Adam Cooke.

We have heard that regulatory charges have been laid in the death of an international student in a fire in Sydney one year ago. Now, we have heard there will be a lawsuit launched against the landlords by the student's family.

One former Cape Bretoner has found a way to bring the magic of his childhood Christmases to his annual holiday party, all the way in Toronto.

David Fraser has some legal advice for our favourite Christmastime villain.

The province released a new cost-benefit analysis yesterday from an outside engineering firm about the Seal Island Bridge. Our Cape Breton Current Affairs Correspondent Brittany Wentzell was at the press conference.

Ronald Labelle talks about the love that Acadians had at this time of year, of traditional French Christmas music.

CBCs Erin Pottie stopped by a Christmas tree farm in Westmount and spoke with the youngster behind the business.

We gave Brittany Wentzell the task of finding the cost for the Twelve Days of Christmas in Cape Breton.

Our musical curator Olivia Adlakha pays a visit to a Cape Breton studio whose focus is on giving brand new artists a leg up.

Thanks to you, kids are getting what they wished for: We follow up our story on kids on the northside asking Santa for food this Christmas.

Fr Roman Dusanowskyj has decided to move on after 22 years as Pastor of the Holy Ghost Ukrainian Church.

We begin our series of year end interviews with a handful of prominent people who have an impact on the life of our Island. To begin, it's the Mayor of the CBRM, Amanda McDougall.

CBU President David Dingwall talks about the state of affairs at Cape Breton University as we head into a new year.

A new project is looking into the social significance of Gaelic in communities across Nova Scotia.

We find out why We'koqma'q First Nation has taken on a project to provide better, faster internet to the community.

Jodi McDavid of Transition House paints us a picture of what 2023 was like for the women she sees and helps.

Nova Scotia's Premier reflects on progress he sees that's been made on the big issue that got him elected and why he invokes British Prime Minister Harold MacMillan's most famous phrase.

Cape Breton-Canso MP Mike Kelloway tells us about his 2023 and what's to come for next year.

In our column on Acadian culture, Ronald LaBelle talks about the new year's legend of the flying canoe.

It's that time of year when people hit the gym to work on their new years resolutions. While some may still go with the usual plan of losing a few pounds, some young women are setting goals of lifting a few pounds instead.

We invited you to call our bird experts - Dave Harris and Dave McCorquodale - with your questions or observations for the January edition.

New Dawn enterprises is in the initial stages of sorting out a program to provide solar energy subscriptions to low income consumers in the CBRM.

Today in our series of year end interviews is the MP for Sydney-Victoria, Jaime Battiste.

We hear from the Health Minister and the head of Emergency Health Services on the creation of a new role in the health care system - Emergency Medical Responders.

A healthy discussion with the minister of health more than halfway through her mandate, on whether we are getting good return for our health care dollars.

Former Cape Breton MLA and Deputy Premier Frank Corbett says his years working in government have helped him plan for a bright future for the legion with lots of help from the members.

An 18.75% wage hike for police officers was on the agenda at CBRM council yesterday. Tom Ayers has the highlights of the first council meeting of the new year.

We speak with Parks Canada to find out what depths they will go to for repair and maintenance work.

Victoria County is exploring the idea of establishing a network of chargers for electric vehicles around the Cabot Trail.

Both students and the wider community can now enjoy skating on a large outdoor rink at Riverside School in Albert Bridge.

Fossilized footprints of one of the biggest animals ever found, for a particular period of geological time, was found on the gulf coast of Cape Breton.

Cape Breton is now the home of the first-ever overnight daycare service in Nova Scotia. It's aimed specifically at the needs of parents in the health care system.

Why the Legion is now the place to be in Louisbourg, with an infusion of energy and ideas from a new volunteer.

Food bank use in Nova Scotia in 2023 was up by 26 percent over the year before, but in Cape Breton, food bank use has gone up by 50 percent.

There's a national program to plant 2 billion trees in Canada by 2031, some of them are going in the CBHNP, from seeds from trees already there.

An increase in winter tourism means more off island visitors for Northern Cape Breton. CBCs Holly Conners took a trip to North Highlands Nordic and a new restaurant in the area.

The Mi'kmaq Rights Initiative, or KMK, is leading a project to make sure Mi'kmaw tourism offerings are being Mi'kmaw lead.

Mi'kmaw language learners in Newfoundland and Labrador will be coming to Cape Breton this winter as part of a new Mikmaw Fluency Project.

A teacher has pleaded guilty to taking nearly 82 thousand dollars from his union local's account in Inverness County.

Ronald acknowledges the passing of a key figure in the French-speaking community in Sydney. Among whose legacies, is the establishment of Etoile de l'Acadie.

A new veterinary clinic near Port Hawkesbury is helping injured or orphaned wildlife.

People in Sydney Mines are upset about a number of large graffiti tags that have appeared in the community in recent weeks.

The foundation of the Kidston Island Lighthouse needs to be replaced and raised. Steven Goldthwaite is the Chair of the Waterfront Baddeck committee and he talks about what needs to be done, when and how.

Paul Withers has the story of a small change in US lobster sizes that could be a big deal for the Canadian industry.

Applications are now open for NSCC programs - and if you enroll in Sydney - you'll be a part of the first ever classes to attend the new waterfront campus. We talk about how the experience will differ from the Marconi Campus.

We tuck into some soup and stew suggestion with Chef Adam White on the Information Morning Food column.

The Cape Breton Regional Police pulled over more than 4,000 vehicles during their holiday check stops in December. Interestingly, in all those thousands of check stops, the police did not lay a single charge for impaired driving. The CBCs Tom Ayers spoke with Constable Brennan Burrows who works with the traffic office of the CBRPS and Rob Matheson who is the President of the Cape Breton chapter of MADD.

He hung his headphones for the last time in November. This weekend, the longtime radio and TV broadcaster Frank Cameron died at the age of 85. We hear about his early days behind the mic.

A Whitney Pier resident was in the process of selling her home and had a conditional offer. She says the buyer backed out last week after learning about Nova Scotia's plan to put a shelter village across the street.

A zine is a short, self-published work, usually reproduced on a photocopier or home printer and usually focusing on a single topic. Cora Parago of Sydney creates "zines" on a wide range of topics.

Oily waste from a shipwreck more than 40 years that was contained at a former mine site in Glace Bay is being moved to a nearby site.

CBC Reporter Tom Ayers gets the scoop on yesterday's CBRM council meeting, where councillors discussed the library, power outages, property values and a possible new hotel on Sydney's waterfront.

A meeting was held last night in Whitney Pier for people concerned about the new rapid shelter village on Henry Street.

A retired Cape Breton race horse was in a race against time when he ended up in a kill pen in Michigan but an old friend saved the day.

We hear from officials in Richmond County and Port Hawkesbury, who say homelessness is a real issue in rural areas, even if it's not as obvious as it is in larger urban centres.

Jacob Newcombe of the Eagles joins us in studio to talk about his time off the ice dealing with cancer and what it's like to be back.

A "zine" is a short, self-published work, usually focusing on a single topic that is produced on a photocopier or home printer.

The 411 on what happens when you call 911 and a single paramedic answers the call in an SUV not an ambulance.

A Cape Breton Doctor says the best way to avoid injury while shoveling heavy snow is to stay active in the winter.

We hear how Cape Breton communities are topping the list of energy poverty.

Comedian Clifton Cremo of Eskasoni has been writing for This Hour Has 22 Minutes for the past 4 weeks.

Any sports fan will tell you that stands packed with fans makes for a more enjoyable game than a half-empty arena. Having endured a lot of the former, the Cape Breton Eagles and their fans have seen more of the latter recently. We hear from the captain of the team and the communications person on perhaps why that is.

Michelle Richards is is Cape Bretons new cross country ski ambassador. We find out about her efforts to introduce people to the sport and help them improve their skills.

We hear why the province is piloting a spring bear hunt this year.

Music, snacks and socializing is part of programming CBU is going to offer in five Cape Breton communities as part of the dementia prevention work of the Center of Excellence for Healthy Aging.

In our column on Acadian culture, Ronald LaBelle talks about Acadians in the classical music world.

Richmond County Council held its regular meeting last night. Our Municipal Affairs Correspondent for the Strait Area is freelancer Adam Cooke.

We get an update on how Victoria County has been working hard to make sure people have a place to go to the washroom along the Cabot Trail.

We speak with two young indigenous women who have just been awarded for leadership in sports and culture.

John Phalen is manager of Public Works with the CBRM.

The Mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality, Amanda McDougall provides an update on storm cleanup.

Guy Deveaux is Executive Director of Maintenance and Operations for the Provincial Department of Public Works.

Our Executive Directors for the Centres for Education in Cape Breton provide an update on the school situation.

John Phalen is manager of Public Works with the CBRM.

Lewis MacDonald is the Operations Manger for the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education. Glenn MacDonald is the Director of Operations with the Strait.

Guy Deveaux is Executive Director of Maintenance and Operations for the Provincial Department of Public Works.

We talk to New Dawn about how they're delivering services to vulnerable clients & meals on wheels.

John Phalen is manager of Public Works with the CBRM.

Guy Deveaux is Executive Director of Maintenance and Operations for the Provincial Department of Public Works.

Elizabeth MacDonald is the District Executive Director for Cape Breton Metro VON.

If you are in need of help from the college, the Coast Guard is directing folks to reach out to the CBRM at 902-563-2276.

Patrick Lamarche is an EHS Operations Supervisor out of Sydney.

Brittany Wentzell stops by some businesses in downtown Sydney to see how things are going.

We follow up with the woman who called us live on air Monday morning, from where she was living in a tent.

The Provincial Department of Natural Resources has dispatched snowmobiles to help reach people in remote areas who are having trouble getting dug out.

Dave Harris is a retired wildlife biologist and former manager at the Department of Natural Resources.

Last week's storm was hard on the most vulnerable in our community, that includes people dealing with domestic violence. We touch base with Transition House.

Team Rubicon mustered in Cape Breton over the weekend to assist in storm cleanup.

We get a run-down of how the CBRM registry for post-storm assistance triages the calls.

What do Erika Shea, Christine Porter, and Tim Houston have in common? They were all at the Pallet Village Information Session in the Pier last night.

Schools may have reopened but some organizations are struggling to get going again post-storm. We hear from a business that is still dealing with the after effects.

Chef Adam White has a simple but impressive three-course Valentine's Day menu planned out, especially for the person in the relationship who does not usually do the cooking.

How Halifax's Search and Rescue checks on unhoused people in that municipality.

Documents from the Department of Labour released under freedom of information say workers travelled through a tunnel in the Donkin Mine, last summer, just 90 minutes before a large section of the roof fell in. We get an update on the mine from the province.

We catch up with Team Rubicon in Cape Breton as they get to be here while a storm is going ON, this time around

John Phalen is the Manager of Public Works for the CBRM.

Paul Mason is the Executive Director of Nova Scotia’s Emergency Management Office.

In our column on Acadian culture, Ronald LaBelle talks about famous Acadian guitarists.

John Phalen is the Manager of Public Works for the CBRM.

A Cape Breton teen just got back from New York Fashion Week where she walked two run ways. 

We check in with a volunteer from Alberta with Team Rubicon. They are set to wrap up their post-storm cleanup as of today.

Dave Arsenault is a member of a group that calls itself "Helping End Homelessness in Nova Scotia"

Among the ripple effects of the big storm, are potential health complications for people who were having a medical emergency and despite best efforts, were delayed in getting care because of the conditions. 

Stigma has long been a barrier for people who need help in tough times, but two local food banks are finding ways to reduce embarrassment for clients. We hear about successes in North Sydney and Glace Bay.

We launch our latest series on people who have chosen to call this place home. Jino James is from India, living in Port Hawkesbury working with the Department of Community Services.

Changes are coming to a nature preserve that was dear to the heart of Jim St. Clair.

Cape Bretoner By Choice: from Brazil, to River Bourgeois - in our series of profiles on newcomers to Cape Breton.

Our guest is Scott Tingley, the Director of Forest Protection with the Provincial Department of Natural Resources.

There has been discussion about the proposal of a spring bear hunt, from those who are in favour of it and those who are opposed. Raymond Plourde at the Ecology Action Centre shares his take on why he thinks introducing a spring hunt is a bad idea. 

Peter Oyedijo is originally from Nigeria. He now lives in the CBRM where he's a Student Placement Officer at CBU. 

Meagan Musseau is the current Artist in Residence at CBU.

This is a project of the BOLD Centre in Baddeck. The expanded program is in partnership with the Nova Scotia Before After Program. We hear from the BOLD Centre and the Cape Breton Victoria Regional Centre for Education.

Avadh Barad is originally from India. He now lives in Inverness and works at the Inverary Manor as a physical therapy assistant.

Corporal David Lane is with the RCMP's Nova Scotia Human Trafficking Unit.

Poet Blanca Baquero is on a mission to spread the poetic form to the world. 

The Ecology Action Centre says the Province's decision not to enact the Coastal Protection act makes no sense.

The Province will not enact the Coastal Protection Act. Instead, it has released guidelines for property owners and it's asking municipalities to incorporate coastal protection in land use bylaws. We speak with the Environment Minister. 

Richmond County Council held its regular meeting last night. Our Municipal Affairs Correspondent for the Strait Area is freelancer Adam Cooke.

The CBRM has had to spend quite a bit to clear snow this month and there are questions about how the new federal money on housing will be spent.

The province says they're putting agency into the hands of local government but representatives - including the head of the federation of municipalities - say the environment minister is offloading his responsibility on them.

The Province introduced legislation that will create a new independent energy system operator to manage the connection of renewable energy to the grid. We speak with the Minister of Natural Resources. 

New data from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation shows the CBRM has a 0.8% vacancy rate - one of the lowest vacancy rates in the country.

Mi'kmaw people in Newfoundland and Labrador have been learning their language and now some of those learners are visiting Cape Breton to practice their skills.

Darlin Garland is originally from Germany. She now lives in St. Ann's and is the manager of the Visitor Information Centre for Victoria County. 

In our column on Acadian culture, Ronald LaBelle talks about the tradition of the ballad singer.

We find out about work underway at the Verschuren Centre to use wood pulp to make biodegradable rigid plastic. 

New Waterford native and Professor of Political Science Lori Turnbull gives her take on the latest provincial budget.

We break down the provincial budget that was released yesterday with the Minister of Finance, Allan MacMaster.

Families with children will have an easier time this fall with the rollout of a universal lunch program - starting with elementary students.

We hear about a concert to celebrate Breton Education Centre before the school moves to an old building and how it's bringing together musicians who got their start there.

We speak with the President of STFX on Brian Mulroney's ties to Antigonish and his impact on the evolution of the STFX campus.

The new medical campus at CBU is hosting info sessions on admission, that open this June.

Mark Bettens begins his role today as the new Director of Fire and Emergency Services for the CBRM.

On the first Monday of each month, we host "The Bird Hour Phone-In" with Dave Harris and Dave McCorquodale.

The Association of Nova Scotia Midwives wants to increase the number of midwife led births in the province to 30% of all births by 2027. But they can't even deliver babies in many parts of the province, including Cape Breton.

Elizabeth McMaster, from Inverness, started an online resource for people caring for elderly loved ones. 

A Sydney basketball coach has the ball rolling on a new multi-sport facility for Sydney. The plan is to repurpose the old Centennial arena.

The Province is making some big changes to the way electricity is regulated in NS, we speak with a consultant and analyst who says its a game changer. 

An update on a venture that uses the community investment development model to buy private woodlots in NS for ecological forestry. 

Mario Cecchini stop by the studio before his press conference.

A difficult pill to swallow: that's what the father of a high school hockey team member had to say, after he, along with the entire team were denied the chance to play at provincial championships, thanks to weather restrictions.

CBRM has passed a budget that lowers residents taxes and yet adds more money for infrastructure and operating costs.

Did you know that if you do not have a primary care provider - you can not donate an organ in this province?

The CBRM is spending $176 000 to make up for the loss of fish habitat in the construction of the berms at the Baille Ard trail.  

A Sydney dealership has repaired an unusually high number of cars that have been damaged by mice and rats this winter.

Kids from across Nova Scotia are heading to Sydney to curl in a skills competition this weekend. It will happen on the ice at Centre 200 just before the World Women's Championships gets underway. We hear from two young curlers who are excited to meet the pros.

We cover banned books with a book club in Baddeck that meets weekly to discuss them. 

CBU already had a food bank for students experiencing food insecurity. Now it's trying out an on-campus grocery.

It takes a lot of volunteer work to get events like the World Women's Curling Championship off the ground. We'll talk to two volunteers who are excited for the challenge.

CBRM council has granted independence to the Port of Sydney, which officials hope will be the change that unlocks investment and growth in economic development around Sydney Harbour.

We ask longtime journalist Parker Donham for his thoughts on the SaltWire situation.

The clean up from the big snow storm continues in the CBRM. Now crews are dealing with the wreckage that's emerged from the snow banks.

Our Acadian Culture Columnist takes a look at some of the female singers who have become famous around the Francophone world.Clarification: Edith Butler is from Paquetville, New Brunswick.

Myles Tuttle is the new CEO of the J.A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport.

With all eyes on curling in Sydney this weekend, the Sydney Curling Club is hoping they also get a little attention as they open an online auction to save their roof.

Paramedics from across the Province are banding together as part of a new professional organization. We speak with two of the founding members. 

The Federal Health Minister announced changes to the Canadian Dental Care Plan this week. The head of the provincial dentists' association explains whether that is likely to be enough to make the plan work. 

The underground rock and roll scene will congregate tonight at the Ashby Legion in Sydney. Local heavy rockers Conductor are releasing their debut record and lead singer Nathan Hines will you all about it.

Town House Glace Bay is looking to match seniors who have extra room in their homes, with students in need of housing.

It takes a lot of work to welcome the world. Paul MacDonald, the vice-chair of the host committee for the World Women's Curling Championship, shares some of the behind the scenes work on the World Women's Curling Championship.

We hear from Curling Canada on the World Women's Curling Championship.

We answer a charged question: how can birds sit on electrical wires and not get hurt?

High quality ice is an important part of curling. We hear from some of the experts who set up the ice at the World Women's Curling Championship.

The insurance industry is lobbying for national flood insurance, funded by the federal government, to provide coverage for people who do not get coverage in flood zones now.

"Future Stars" is a program that matches up young people with the pro curling teams. We hear from three participants who get a close up view of how the best of the best play.

Inverness is incorporating active transportation as part of a major infrastructure project to upgrade their water and sewer systems. 

As we approach the end of this school year, the CSAP is already looking ahead to the next school year and finding homes for their growing international student program.

New changes to the Privacy and Health Information Act could mean divulging your personal health records to the health minister.

Municipalities across the province are developing new planning and zoning documents, but they were counting on the Coastal Protection Act to regulate building along the shore. We find out what municipalities are saying about the gap in planning rules.

We find out why CBU needed to bookend their satellite campus at the cineplex with a library space.

We hear the sounds of the gold medal game as Team Canada wins the World Women's Curling Championship in Sydney.

Chef Adam White has suggestions for fish dishes and the secret to the perfect balance of crunchy & sweet in a bird's nest cookie!

We catch up with Live Life In Tents about a recent epic trek - 160kms in the wintertime by ski and paddle! 

Richmond County Council held its regular meeting last night. Our Municipal Affairs Correspondent for the Strait Area is freelancer Adam Cooke.

A Tale of Two Churches for Easter week, far apart, but linked together by sight & by story on opposite sides of the Bras d'Or

MUNICIPAL MATTERS - THE CBRM EDITION: Reporter Tom Ayers will fill us in on the goings-on at yesterday's CBRM council meeting. Topics included sewer fees, affordable housing, the new central library...or lack thereof and more.

Kyle Moore brings us the story of Mickey McNeil who is ending his run as the Zamboni Operator at the Dominion Arena after more than forty years.

The last total solar eclipse most people in Canada got to see was 45 years ago, but we're getting another soon.

If you have your sights set on a Provincial campsite this season, time to get in the queue, online bookings open today and they'll be going fast. 

The Municipality gave 10 grand to the Margaree Salmon Association to help its work on the Margaree River. The association will be working on one of its most important pools called Swimming Hole Pool.

The CBC's Richard Woodbury talks to legendary singer Carly Simon about the inspiration for her 50 year old song. 

How a provincial organization that supports non-profits is building in pauses and reflection as part of a new seasonal work cycle to help with burnout and work/life balance. 

Port Hawkesbury and Richmond County are putting some energy into harnessing opportunities in the green energy sector. We'll meet the new Manager of Energy Sector Development for the area. 

The Province is offering a 5000 dollar bursary to people who want to get trades training at NSCC. We speak with the Minister of Labour. 

We check back with an organization on the mainland about why they won't be able to continue their work to clean up ghost gear and other debris in Cape Breton.

A family doctor from the Annapolis Valley is calling on government to do something about the exorbitant prices of infant formula. He thinks formula should be regulated like prescription drugs.

The new long term care facility in Eskasoni is set to open this week, we get a preview of some of the unique features of the first facility of its kind in a First Nations community. 

In our column on Acadian culture, Ronald LaBelle takes a look at what drove a group of Cape Breton Acadians to become some of the first Cajuns to settle in Louisiana.

An industry group that represents Canadian baby formula sellers weighs in on high prices and what needs to be done to change them.

There are changes to the Rhodena Wind Project in Inverness County. Plus we let you know about two open houses where you can have your say on the proposal. 

We talk with a Cape Breton Dungeon Master who’s offering a course to young people who want to learn more about playing Dungeons and Dragons. 

Professor Lori Turnbull of New Waterford gives us her 2 cents on the federal budget.

Some of the protected areas in Nova Scotia are so remote, few people ever go there, but a new program is asking volunteers to check them out.

Council met yesterday and that means Tom Ayers will give the rundown. We hear about solar power plans, housing and more.

We speak with the three young performers in a new play called "Tree Boy". 

The fishing industry in Nova Scotia has banded together to make sure they're included in plans to develop offshore wind off Nova Scotia.

Ronald Labelle is a senior scholar at CBU and a former Associate Professor of French and Acadian Studies.

There's a new inclusive and accessible space for young people and families coming to Glace Bay. 

The Salvation Army's food truck has been stalled by some confusion at CBRM city hall.  

If you want waffles, Port Hawkesbury’s got them. Bob’s Waffle Shack is the fresh new business in town and we’re going to tell you all about it. 

The ceremonial sod was finally turned on Friday afternoon for a new youth centre in Glace Bay. 

The new NSCC waterfront campus in Sydney will open a new daycare on site this fall.

Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Cape Breton will be using a one time payment from the Provincial government to try to triple the number of children they can serve.

The Coxheath Hills Wilderness Association has received almost $200,000 to do some major work at the Cultural Centre in the former Knox United Church.

Mary Campbell, the founder of the online publication "The Cape Breton Spectator", has passed away.

Sgt Barry Gordon gets the Patented Information Morning Popcorn Interview Treatment!

Sgt. Barry Gordon reflects on his 50 years with the police force on the island and what he's learned along the way.

The CBRM steering committee that was supposed to be overseeing a container terminal project in Sydney Harbour has not met for more than a year, there's no record of it ever meeting, and the councillors on the committee cannot say who is the chair. 

Tom Ayers will give us a rundown of the goings on at yesterday's CBRM fire and emergency services committee meeting.

We talk about the Cape Breton Orchestra's 30th spring concert and how its tying into a movement to help kids embrace the power of music.

The price of food is enough to start a revolution or perhaps just a boycott. We talk about whether or not the boycott could impact Loblaws bottom line.

Glace Bay High students honour the wireless age re-visit the history of inventor Guglielmo Marconi on the anniversary of his birth.

On the first Monday of each month, we host "The Bird Hour Phone-In" with Dave Harris and Dave McCorquodale.

The new Glace Bay Youth and Family Centre will be built to a new standard that reduces the carbon footprint from construction to operation. 

A new study on the crumbling Cape Breton rail line has found there is currently not enough business to justify refurbishing the rusting tracks.

We check back on a four day work week pilot project in Nova Scotia with four non-profits, including two in Cape Breton. 

As tourism season approaches we check back on the progress of a new tourism plan for the Ingonish area. 

A feature conversation with Cape Breton comedian Nick Beaton, as he gets set to film a one hour special in Louisbourg.

The Cape Breton Farmer's Market has been locked out of its space under the Old Triangle. It appears to be due in part to ongoing financial woes the organization is having. 

The CBRM is in a fight over who polices the 100 series highways in municipality.

This week we begin a series of columns on a role that often had an outside influence on Acadian communities: that of the Parish Priest.

The province says the CBRM should be paying for policing on 100-series highways. The CBRM says its a provincial responsibility. 

Data shows an increase in cases of reported bedsores last year. We find out what the data tell us and what's being done to address this potentially life threatening issue for patients. 

Andrew Pedersen, the chair of the board of the Cape Breton Farmers Market, talks about their financial situation and the dispute with their landlord.

We grill chef Adam White on safety tips for the BBQ and he takes us through one of his favourite things to cook over open flame. 

The Island Skateboard Association is literally offering you a hand if you want to try skateboarding. They're hosting a free adult learn to skateboard session tonight at the Eltuek Arts Centre in Sydney. 

CBU's president says local doctors have valid concerns about their workload when it comes to teaching at a new medical school, but he also says the school opening will not be delayed.

Inverness born Author Alexander MacLeod reflects on the literary legacy of Alice Munro.

We get the details on a new trail and signage that will link Wentworth Park with the Baille Ard Nature Trails, via the Washbrook. 

CBRM council has officially revoked the Tower Road Volunteer Fire Department's registration certificate after learning a new group was planning to relaunch the service.

The newest member of the CBC Cape Breton newsroom gets the Patented Information Morning Popcorn Interview Treatment!

Some people working in aquaculture are feeling discouraged by the provinces current handling of the aquaculture industry. 

The Gaelic College campus in Mabou just wrapped up its first year of programming and it's planning to add a new second year program.

The increasing number of new immigrants to Cape Breton is being reflected in the island's public school system. We meet a newcomer family from Honduras with school-age kids.

The Village of Baddeck has finally got an accounting of the financial mess left behind by the former chief administrator and the village is in the hole more than 200 thousand dollars. 

We check back on a project to support emerging technologies that could help NS reach its emissions goals. 

Island Folk Cider's lead cider maker just returned from a taste-resting fact-finding mission in England. 

A full serving of community service: We launch a series of conversations with Cape Breton organizations helping tackle food insecurity. One group that received funding is the Louisbourg Legion.

Inverness County Council ponders how they should invest the reserve funds sitting in their bank accounts.

Conversation, culture, and community: Weekly conversation clubs are in demand, as newcomers in Cape Breton practice their English skills.

A full serving of community service: We launch a series of conversations with Cape Breton organizations helping tackle food insecurity. The Cape Breton Food Hub expands a program to help people in need.

 The best little stage production of the best worst movie ever made.

We check in with a social enterprise in Richmond County that's piloting a free meal delivery service in our ongoing series about tackling food insecurity in Cape Breton. 

A new exhibit being set up at the Cape Breton Fossil Museum in Sydney Mines makes the connection between Mastodons, the Ice Age and Cape Breton.

Ronald Labelle continues our profiles of priests who made their mark on early Acadian communities in Cape Breton.

Inverness is home to a great beach for sea glass, now it's also home to a new TV series all about collecting it. 

Vendors for the Cape Breton farmers market say they're still locked out and unable to access their inventory as their busiest season approaches.

Two non-profits that support people facing barriers are teaming up to provide a low sensory space for people in the LGBTQ+ community in Sydney.

We continue our series with Cape Breton organizations who are expanding their programs to address food insecurity. TA volunteer with the Kinsmen in Cheticamp says he sees the need first-hand.

We hear about an art therapy project at a Westmount school. And how the principal says it's helping students through their emotions. 

The province's chief statistician says new numbers show CBRM is the fastest growing municipality in Nova Scotia.

A Riverview student who's about to graduate is giving back to her school by raising funds and taking donations for the music room. 

Lobster's are piling up at some ports in Cape Breton because of a glut on the market. CBCs Tom Ayers' reports on what that means for the people who fish it. 

A new report suggests Nova Scotia has the worst "energy poverty" in the country - meaning many people can't afford their power bills. 

CBRM Council calls for satisfaction on better paint, for highway lines.

The Credit Union is helping people get their financial footing after committing small financial crimes via the Restorative Justice Program. 

Why CBRM council wants to tighten its regulations on the tow truck industry.

The Foggy View Players are back at it with a new production coming up at the Louisbourg Playhouse. 

A non profit group in Sydney Mines is just completing one building of housing units for senior citizens.

Dr. Lisa Barrett will join us to talk abut the latest variants of Covid-19, and how the disease is changing.

Plans for a new LTC facility in Bridgeport at the site of the former school has been delayed due to the discovery of some old bootleg mines.

There is a big International Music Tourism Convention happening in Cape Breton this week.

We hear from a member of the Donkin Mine's Community Liaison Committee, who says laid-off miners and local businesses want to know when and if operations will restart.

We meet the harness racing driver in Inverness who's just won the Atlantic championship and is on his way to the national stage.

On the first Monday of each month, we host "The Bird Hour Phone-In" with Dave Harris flying solo this month.

DFO is beefing up its oversight of the Mi'kmaw moderate livelihood fishery for lobsters after one harvester suffered lost or damaged traps last week near Louisbourg.

We catch up with the young caper who is the only Canadian named to a recent list of women engineers you should know.

The life span of the Seal Island Bridge is getting shorter every year. We get an update on work to extend it up to another 15 years. 

Some international students at Cape Breton University are commuting several hours each way to go to school. CBC's Matthew Pyne spoke with a recent graduate about his experiences. 

It's suspected that a dangerous animal tranquilizer known as "the zombie drug" - is now showing up in the illegal drug supply in Cape Breton.

A researcher & entrepreneur in Texas, say the Bras d'Or Lakes are uniquely positioned to be a carbon sink.

The Louisbourg Lighthouse Trail will be closed this summer to finally repair damage from Fiona.

Nova Scotia's Department of Education has issued a new policy to restrict access to mobile phones in classrooms. We hear from the Minister and some students. 

A conversation about the enduring significance of D-Day, 80 years after the pivotal Second World War Allied invasion.

In our Acadian column today, Ronald LaBelle focuses on the priest who became one of the most influential figures in the history of Cheticamp.

We catch up with a couple who have made friends with pretty much all of the squirrels at Baille Ard Trail. The squirrels not only come when called but eat out of their hands.

The HMCS Glace Bay will be offering public tours this weekend in Iona. Captain Paul Morrison, originally from Baddeck, gives us a preview.

We find out what's happening with the Red Island Trail near Indian Brook and what needs to happen to get it reopened. 

The powerful story of a Cape Breton woman who says that for 25 years, she lived a life of domestic violence and human trafficking, at the hands of her partner. She is now sharing her story so that other people in her situation know they are not alone.

A North Sydney company's work vehicle that's been turning heads.  

We catch up with a few of the students who are party of a new committee to advise the Strait Regional Centre for Education. 

A new made-in-Cape-Breton course for parents on the latest guidance on what to feed your baby.

Those who work with vulnerable people are looking for ways to address what they say are increasing levels of poverty, homelessness and addiction in downtown Sydney.

A focus group has wrapped up with young people, about the harms they're experiencing online.

The Auditor General Kim Adair on her report into violence in Nova Scotia schools. 

From the "Then and Now" archives from 17 yrs ago Jim St Clair talks the balsam poplar - also known as the Balm of Gilead tree.

Blair Doyle is a wilderness first aid trainer who's going to be teaching some people in Victoria County how to deal with emergency situations in remote locations. 

The Navy honours Cape Bretoner James MacNeil, who was killed in Afghanistan - on the vessel that was named for his home town.

Some volunteers in the St. Ann's Bay area are on the path to creating a new hiking trail from an old road. We get the details on the Rear Barrachois Trail. 

We hear from those representing the Mi'kmaw lobster fishery who say they are playing by the rules, but are still being punished for trying to legally earn a moderate livelihood.

Ella Barron is a Dutch war bride who faced struggles in wartime Holland. She now lives in Ingonish and is having her story celebrated at the age of 100.

We sit down with the author of the new graphic novel, "Vera Bushwack". It is loosely inspired by events in the backwoods of Cape Breton.

Would-be candidates gathered in Sydney to learn what it takes to become a municipal councillor. We hear from a few of the people who were there.

The Executive Director of the Office of Equity and Anti-Racism joins us to talk about the province's new 2SLGBTQ+ Action Plan.

A group in Sydney wants to put some life into a worn down Sydney ballfield. 

The Nova Scotia Government has increased permanent funding for transition houses and women's centres by more than 7-million dollars a year, with 500-thousand of that going to Cape Breton Transition House.

ACAP Cape Breton is looking for mussels in Trout Brook as they continue their work rehabilitating the river.

Teachers and principals are grappling with the high rate of students skipping school, a problem that was made much worse by the pandemic. 

Sydney locals share what they're doing during the heat wave.

This week we end our series on influential priests with a profile of a former bishop, who helped shape the history of the French-speaking community of New Waterford.

A new, brightly coloured bench in Sydney Mines is offering a place to rest but also a place to remember women in the community that died due to domestic violence.

Nova Scotia Health promises that everyone in Port Hawkesbury should now be able to find a family practitioner.

The Big Pond Fire Hall is hosting an appreciation dinner for all the volunteer firefighters - past and present - who have ever served

It's the program launch for the 28th edition of Celtic Colours.

We'koqma'q has reached a monumental proposed land settlement with the federal government.

We speak with the Nova Scotia director of a new film based on the song "Lighthouse in Little Loraine" that starts shooting today in Cape Breton. 

Reports show that the 2SLGBTQ+ community is disproportionately represented among the province's unhoused youth population.

The Province is adding Emergency Medical Responders to the roster of emergency health services. We find out how that's going to work and we meet one of the new grads. 

Adam Cooke is our Municipal Affairs Correspondent for the Strait Area.

Reporter Tom Ayers brings the latest from yesterday's council meeting. We hear about the tow truck bylaw, waterfront development in Sydney and the new Glace Bay youth centre. 

The last graduation at the original BEC building takes place today in New Waterford. We catch up with two of the students getting ready to cross the stage.

We hear the latest on the dispute between the Cape Breton Farmers Market and its landlord and what's happening to items left in the old building.

The June edition of the Information Morning Food Column certainly won't hamper your enjoyment of a good picnic this season. 

The Cancer Care at home fundraising campaign wrapped up with a big announcement last night, (PET scan equipment for the Cape Breton Cancer Centre), we find out what difference this will make for patients here.

Teams from four French schools raced handmade radio controlled boats in Cheticamp yesterday.

The complexities of developing the Sydney waterfront development complex. Doug Doucet, the guy behind the project, explains why he's asked council for an extension.

People in New Waterford gathered at Breton Education Centre this week to say farewell to the original BEC building before it gets demolished.

The Mi-Careme Centre in St. Joseph du Moine is setting the stage and setting the table to bring back a beloved dinner theatre. 

Premier Tim Houston is our guest as he visits Cape Breton. 

Paleontologists from all over the world descended on Cape Breton this week to explore our unique geology and examine fossils found here. CBC's Emily Conohan caught up with some of them at the Fossil Centre in Sydney Mines.           

The first edition of a summer series on the cool things you come across at the beach. 

New Dawn has established what it's calling a "Good Neighbours Committee" at Pine Tree Park. The new site for the temporary shelters designed to house people who are homeless. The current plan is to start construction this month

A new cafe opened on Charlotte Street in March but like many establishments in downtown Sydney, construction is having an impact on business.

The premier and his economic development minister say they are excited about the potential for Cape Breton's future, depending on a feasibility study that's looking into an electric train system that could run between Sydney River and CBU.

Persons with disabilities in Nova Scotia who live in institutions must be living in community by 2028. We find out how Breton Ability Centre is getting ready for this major transition. 

The Lighthouse was a movie that brought a lot of money to the Yarmouth area and now with a sweetened incentive program, the province is hoping other films and TV shows will choose to shoot in rural parts of Nova Scotia. 

The new Nova Scotia Guard is taking applications for volunteers. We speak with the Provincial Minster who will oversee the new service. 

As Hurricane Beryl continues to batter the Caribbean, we check in with a Cape Bretoner who has ties to Jamaica.

People with disabilities in Nova Scotia, who live in institutions, must be living in community by 2028. Yesterday we heard how Breton Ability Centre is getting ready for this major transition and today we hear what the Province is doing to prepare. 

Our guide is Ronald Labelle, former Associate Professor of French and Acadian Studies at CBU.

Kyle Moore visits the garden in back of the Glace Bay food bank, where a new head gardener is hoping for a good crop to meet the growing demand.

Rosie Sylliboy is the Executive Director of Mawita’mk, a registered charity based in We'koqma'q that provides community based options for Mi’kmaq people with disabilities. She says there are shortcomings in how the Nova Scotia Human Rights Remedy is being applied in Mi'kmaq communities

We hear about a unique project in NS to turn the stories and memories of older Acadians into songs and we meet the Cape Breton songwriter and connect with the Francophone community centre in Truro that spearheaded the project. 

People in the Margarees are seeing their river become wider, shallow and warmer in recent years. Now they've formed a Margaree Rivers Association to try to do something about the changes.

On the first Monday of each month, we host "The Bird Hour Phone-In". Flying solo this month is Dave McCorquodale.

The plan to replace the Port Hastings Rotary with a roundabout by 2027 has Inverness County "circling back" to the province for help with water-and-sewer upgrades on the site. 

Waterfront Baddeck is offering tours of Kidston Island for the first time this summer. We speak with the summer intern guiding them.

The federal government announced an update to the dental plan yesterday. The Federal Health Minster explains. 

A new pilot program is coming to the Sydney Waterfront campus of the NSCC that will allow high school students to get a jump start on a career in plumbing.  

Scammers are targeting online funeral services.

<p>Skilled trades camps are happening at NSCC campuses across the Province this summer.</p><p><br></p>

<p>IONS now has a new tool to help non-profits that are looking to create more inclusive and equitable workplaces.</p><p>It's called "Pathways to Actions".</p><p><br></p>

<p>How a CBU librarian helped the University of Alaska sort out their selection of maps. </p><p><br></p>

<p>An exhibition game is coming up at CBU featuring the development teams for the Halifax Wanderers and a Premier League team out of England.</p>

The Elizabeth Fry Society of Cape Breton has moved its offices and services to downtown Sydney. We find out what the move will mean for their clients and plans to have on-site housing for the first time. 

Port Hawkesbury is getting help from the province for some sidewalk upgrades. Some members of the town's business community would like to see new stores and services popping up on those sidewalks.  

Women entrepreneurs in Cape Breton can access a new year round, Island wide micro-loan program through the Cape Breton Partnership. 

Our Acadian columnist, Ronald Labelle, boils down the history of the potato in Acadian cuisine.

We meet a local biology instructor and naturalist who has a passion for moths and find out how she's getting ready to share her excitement for national moth week. 

We explore how the tourism industry could better support people with disabilities.

We hear about a staffing shortage of medical laboratory assistants at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital and how that can impact you. 

When it comes to healthcare in Cape Breton, the added insult to your injury is often the cost of travelling for that care. A society's just been revived North of Smokey to help those in the area with expenses.

For the next three years there will be no hunt and the right's based harvest has been suspended as well. We speak with the moose management coordinator for UINR about reaction from the Mi'kmaq community. 

The Cape Breton Food Hub has a new Executive Director and more than half a million dollars in new funding. 

The Village of Baddeck is drawing more water than allowed from its well and sending partially treated sewage into the Bras d'Or Lake, which has put a hold on new development. Now the village commission is not happy with a limited offer of financial help from Victoria County.

The CBRM is developing new pre-approved house plans to speed up the building permit application process and they're looking for your input. 

Post Media offered to buy some of the Saltwire's chain of newspapers but there are lots of questions that need to be answered. We sit down with Lisa Taylor, an award winning journalist and Professor of Journalism at King's College in Halifax.

There's a new shellfish being caught and sold by fishers in Cape Breton. We hear about whelk and the launch of the fishery.

In our column on Acadian culture, Ronald LaBelle takes a look at the lobster in Acadian history and culture.

The Society's museum is at Colliery Lands Park - the former site of the Number 12 mine. They will be holding two lectures, the first one by Dr. Lachlan MacKinnon on August 13. Kassandra Spooner-Lockyer will have a lecture on August 15.

Data from a US climate science organization shows that Atlantic Canada, especially areas near the coast, is especially susceptible to climate change-related temperature spikes. 

Mountain Pine Adventures has installed a zip line in South Harbour on the Cabot Trail

Public health is adding a walk-in clinic in Sydney this summer for Grade 7 students who may have missed getting their immunizations at school.

A look at the expenses incurred by CBRM councillors over the last four years reveals a wide range. 

Port Hawkesbury residents will air their views on Reeves Street in an upcoming plebiscite. The main thoroughfare through the town has had three traffic lanes for the past five years. This fall's municipal election ballot will include a chance for residents to state their preferred number of lanes. CBC's Adam Cooke has an update. 

Seven students in Indigenous Arts at CBU went to the Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand.

A historic point in Cheticamp that has been used as a dumping ground is being revitalized. Exciting plans to restore Le Pointe are well underway.

The education minister explains the latest on the province's plans to handle violence in schools. We also ask what's happening with Nova Scotia's new lunch program and cellphone policy, both which are supposed to roll out this fall.

The Kidston island tours explore history, environmental protection, and more. 

If you've noticed fewer jellyfish at Cape Breton beaches this summer, you're not alone. We ask marine scientist Bruce Hatcher what might be keeping them away.

The effort to set up rapid-response pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness in Sydney has been anything but rapid. Finally, the temporary housing units are due to arrive at Pine Tree Park later today. 

The Ingonish library needs to find a new home, and community members are being asked what they'd like to see in a new location.

There's a bright new wall mural of a big colourful tree going up at the corner of Townsend and George streets in Sydney this week. We speak with the business-owner and artist behind the work.

New digs for doctors and other health care services in Sydney River. We get the details on a new collaborative care clinic now under construction.

Pascan Aviation will make a welcomed landing on the Sydney airport schedule board this fall. The Quebec-based carrier is re-introducing a regular Sydney-Halifax route.

More than 11-hundred students and staff will be starting the fall term at the new NSCC Sydney Waterfront campus next week.

A first-of-its-kind collaboration between midwives and family doctors will be coming to Inverness.

CBRM is seeking regulatory approval to spend just over a million dollars in the next two years buying private land to keep drinking water sources safe.

Elementary schools in Nova Scotia will be rolling out a pay-what-you-can school lunch program starting in October. We get the meat and potatoes of how that will work.

After the big wildfires in the mainland last year, there's been renewed focus on the old road between Louisbourg and Gabarus. It's long been closed with only one exit from Louisbourg and some community members are renewing the campaign to get it open again.

Our summertime reporter Emily Conohan is not long out of high school, where she says it was routine to see large groups of teens vaping in the washrooms. Now she's learned that a couple of Cape Breton high schools are installing vape detectors.

We meet the new president of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union, and find out what he hopes to accomplish this school year, as back-to-school season is upon us. 

Potlotek band councillor Isaiah Bernard has a little more on his plate these days. Bernard is one of two new co-chairs for the Assembly of First Nations Youth Council. 

Rankin MacSween is the latest candidate to announce that he is running for Mayor of the CBRM.

Eskasoni First Nation has teamed up with a national marine services company. Together, they're launching Eskasoni Shipyard on Sydney harbour.

The Saltwire Network now has a new owner. The head of Postmedia talks about what's next for the Cape Breton Post & the Chronicle Herald.

You know about the expulsion of the Acadians in 1755. But how much do you know about the SECOND expulsion of the Acadians??

We meet one of the Cape Breton participants in a new workshop series out of Screen Nova Scotia that's working to build up and diversify the local film industry.

Three people are running for mayor - that's the most in 24 years.  We hear from all three of them this week, beginning this morning with Jason Aucoin. 

The Coal Coast community garden is teaching students about growing their own food. 

Three people are running for mayor - that's the most in 24 years.  We hear from all three of them this week, up next is Archie MacLachlan.

J Street Youth Centre says it needs $100,000 to continue to help kids in Sydney Mines, and has just launched a fundraising campaign.

We hear from students at the new NSCC Sydney Waterfront Campus and get their thoughts on the new school.

The new NSCC campus in Sydney means increased traffic downtown. Although there have been concerns about things like parking, there's also excitement for the business spinoffs.

For the first time in 24 years, Port Hawkesbury has a three-person race for the mayor's job. Brenda Chisholm-Beaton has held the position for the past eight years. 

We talk about the cell phone ban and how kids are feeling their first day back.

The first review of the NS Workers Compensation Board in more than 20 years says we have we have the highest premiums, and the lowest benefits in the country. 

There's a new arrival at Leeside Transition House in Port Hawkesbury. We're not talking about a client, or a counsellor - he's a service dog. 

We speak with the producer of the Massey Lectures for the past 29 years about the vision and the mission of the Masseys. The inspiration behind this year's topic: a conversation about the nature of conversations.

The Cape Breton Partnership visited 11 communities around the Island earlier this year to hear what people are thinking about the development of an offshore wind industry in Nova Scotia. We hear what they had to say. 

On the first Monday of each month, we host "The Bird Hour Phone-In" with Dave Harris and Dave McCorquodale.

There's been no phone service in St. Anne's Bay since Thursday. We speak about the issue with local resident and Partyliner, Veronika Brzeski.

If you catch a smallmouth bass on the Margaree River, it is now illegal to throw it back in. You are required by law to keep it, kill it, and take it with you.

It will be well into the new year before all of the damage from a recent water leak at the regional hospital is fully repaired. 

CBU political scientist Tom Urbaniak says the last election for the French school board in Cape Breton-Victoria was botched with too many ballots being allowed and the prospects for this fall's election are no better.

Education professor Robert Berard will weigh in on whether or not the province should consider reinstating school boards.

CBRM's mayor has said she has a new job working with the provincial government, but is providing few details. We find out what this might mean for CBRM. 

In our column on Acadian culture, Ronald LaBelle takes a look at the day Helen Creighton arrived in Cheticamp. 

Now that the Cape Breton Cricket Association has a proper cricket pitch in Sydney, it's hoping to continue to grow its ranks of players.

11 candidates in municipalities across Cape Breton Island have won their council seat without a contest in municipal votes next month. 

We head Down Under to talk to a lifeguard from Cape Breton who just took part in the Lifesaving World Championships.

Liberal Derek Mombourquette talked about his friendship with former PC MLA Alfie MacLeod.

Town House in Glace Bay has a new breakfast program running Tuesdays to Thursdays from 10 to 11.

Richmond County is considering a new municipal alert system for its residents. We hear from Warden Amanda Mombourquette about the "Voyent Alert" system later this hour. 

You can touch history at Membertou right now, where the eel nets that launched the court case that culminated in the Marshall decision 25 years ago, are on display.

Former Senator Dan Christmas was a key figure in the team behind Donald Marshall Jr. We examine the legacy of the Marshall Decision, handed down 25 years ago today.

A feature interview with the women who was the fishing partner and the life partner of Donald Marshall Jr.

Port Hawkesbury Paper is marking its twelfth anniversary at the long-running mill site in Point Tupper. We hear from the Operation's Director of Sustainability and Economic Development, Geoff Clarke .

CBRM District 5 includes downtown Sydney, the Esplanade, the North End, and the Shipyard. Your candidates in District 5 are incumbent Eldon MacDonald and Bennett MacIntyre.

Tim Houston is taking Ottawa to court, over who should pay to protect the communication lines, Trans-Canada highway, and rail lines running through the Chignecto Isthmus. A historian will talk about what's happened in the past.