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.

Membertou is hosting a Grandmothers Gathering this week. It's an opportunity for tradition-bearers to share knowledge, culture, and a laugh or two.

A Glace Bay boy started his own lemonade fundraiser to support one of the Cape Breton Eagles who is battling cancer.

We hear from the organizer of Nova Scotia's longest running agricultural fair. It's taking place at Camp MacLeod on Trout Brook Road this Saturday in Mira.

Yesterday the federal government announced hundreds of homes on Cape Breton will soon have new access to high-speed internet.

Kyle & Sheumas MacNeil talk about some stories from their youthful days with Bruce Guthro and the impact he had on the local and international music scene.

The volunteer group Business Improvement District Association is creating ways to enhance the downtown core in North Sydney.

As of this Sunday, masking will no longer be required upon entry to hospitals in this Province. Nova Scotia Health is concluding the site screening that started in response to COVID.

September is Polish Heritage Month in Nova Scotia. And there are several events planned, including a 550th birthday party for Copernicus.

The manager of a retail outlet at the Mayflower Mall says she's hearing heartbreaking stories from international students who are desperately looking for work.

How can Nova Scotia meet its goal to protect 20 per cent of its land and water by 2030? That's the question the Province is putting to you. The Province is drafting a new Protected Areas Strategy and it's looking for your help.

A Nova Scotia Fire Chief petitions for legislation that would protect volunteer first responders from if they leave work to answer an emergency.

The West Bay Highway through Cape George has been missing a bridge since early July. That has local residents frustrated with the lengthy detour and lack of communication from Public Works.

Fishing for junk and finding jaws. Melina Collins is the Science and Research Coordinator for the Gulf Nova Scotia Fleet Planning Board. She captured that video of a Great White while collecting ghost gear off the coast of Inverness.

One rural Cape Breton Fire Chief is calling on municipalities to take more responsibility for ensuring a ready supply.

The final portion of our summer check ins with Cape Breton MLAs. Today we speak to Fred Tilley, MLA for Northside-Westmount.

Today in our Acadian column we consider the Acadian Expulsion.

The national organization Child Care Now worries that a lack of reporting from the province could jeopardize federal child care funding.

Cape Breton is made up of people from many backgrounds. This past weekend, a Cape Bretoner with roots in Denmark helped to showcase our island on international TV.

Charlottetown has installed charity meters next to their parking meters, to help people in need. We ask if it's something that could work in Cape Breton?

Dancing to victory on the world stage: Meet the first Cape Bretoner to win the World Highland Dance Championship in Scotland.

A recently-released study from Cape Breton offers insight to the challenges that men face when they exit the prison system.

The museum recently received a grant for more than $23,000 from the Canadian Geological Foundation. CBC Reporter George Mortimer spoke with Jason Loxton is curator of the Cape Breton Fossil Centre.

As the province continues to clean up the mess from July's flooding, we hear how Public Works is balancing the need for major repairs and regular maintenance on roads.

Pow Wow Pitch is a competition for Indigenous entrepreneurs across Turtle Island to pitch their innovations. We hear from a semi-finalist from Eskasoni about his innovation.

We hear from the nine-year-old Albert Bridge boy who started a cotton candy business to feed his passion for LEGO.

We've been asking Cape Breton's MLAs what they've been hearing on the doorsteps and have been doing this summer. Today, it's the MLA for Inverness who wears several political hats including Deputy Premier and Finance Minister.

MLA for Cape Breton East, Brian Comer shares the issues he's been dealing with and addressing this summer.

Nova Scotia's labour department says it is still looking for an expert to review the Donkin coal mine's safety plans and that uncertainty has led the mine operator to lay off some staff.

We hear from one Cape Breton company that still has a lengthy list of people to help following Fiona nearly one after the storm.

After spending 8 months helping to rebuild after Fiona, the Mennonite Disaster Service is leaving Cape Breton. We touch base before they go about what they were able to accomplish in their time here.

We hear from a long time volunteer and one of the 19 young people attending the Atlantic Burn Camp in New Campbellton this week.

The province announces two new programs that will make producers responsible for repurposing the materials of their own products.

A woman from Dominion says she has waited more than a decade for pain relief after a workplace injury and cannot wait any longer. So she has applied for medical assistance in dying. We hear her story and more on complaints about the workers compensation system.

MLA John White updates us on how this summer season for Glace Bay-Dominion is going and issues faced by his district.

The evacuations in other parts of Canada have led some Cape Bretoners to renew the argument to re-open the road between Louisbourg and Gabarus.

Town House in Glace Bay says with back to school on the horizon, they are already overwhelmed with families needing help with supplies.

On our summer outdoor adventure column " Cape Breton Top to Bottom" photographer Adam Hill talks about his personal bucket list.

For a follow up response to yesterdays story on trapped seniors at the Manor, we reached out to Pam Menchenton. She's speaks for the corporation that oversees the Hines Manor.

Seniors with mobility issues found themselves trapped by their manor's last-minute notice of an eight-week elevator replacement process. One of the residents family members are trying to advocate for them.

In our Acadian column today, Ronald LaBelle focuses on next year's World Acadian Congress being held in Nova Scotia.

Linden MacIntyre will appear with Carol Off in Baddeck this Saturday. It's part of a sold out fundraiser for the Cabot Trail Writers Festival.

CBC Reporter Tom Ayers spoke to Stacey Gomez with "No One Is Illegal" about the agency's migrant worker program.

Nova Scotia Department of Labour inspectors visited the Keltic in Lodge in Ingonish recently after a temporary foreign worker complained for weeks about mold in the staff residence.

Archeologists in the Cape Breton Highlands National park are digging up centuries worth of soil to tell us about local history.

On our summer outdoor adventure column " Cape Breton Top to Bottom" photographer Adam Hill has a shortlist of adventures that he's enjoyed.

A new clinic at the Cape Breton Cancer Centre is saving patients time and stress.

We meet a doctor from Brazil who's working as the first clinical assistant at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital and we speak with the medical site lead about the role.

We speak with a researcher from Dalhousie who studied what happens to the disappearing sand on Ingonish Beach.

Parts of the Margaree River are closed to fishing after the water got too warm last week and a local group says it's happening more often because of climate change.

We speak to a grief councilor about how Nova Scotians' mental health is being affected by climate disasters.

The Highland Village Visitor Centre Experience opened yesterday. It includes a special library and archives space in memory of the late Jim St. Clair.

The late Jay Smith will be remembered at a special concert as part of the Makin' Waves Festival tonight.

Patients needing urgent care have a virtual option this week, as part of trial run by Nova Scotia Health. The number to reach the virtual urgent care service this week is 1-833-413-0277.

The Port of Melford is asking the feds for money. Reporter Tom Ayers asks the CBRM Mayor and MP Mike Kelloway what they think about that.

Officials say the controversial berms carved out of the Baille Ard forest did leave some flooding on the trails after this weekend's rain storm. But they say the berms did help protect streets downstream from flooding.

Sydney Mines is hosting the Canadian Little League Girls Fastpitch Championship at the Nicole Meaney field this week.

Professional Nature Photographer Adam Hill shares some tips on how to take a good picture when you're on outdoor adventures.

With an emphasis on housing and economic development, CBRM launches into a public discussion of its new municipal planning strategy tonight. We get a preview from Mayor Amanda MacDougall.

CBRM council votes to push forward on a new municipal planning strategy and land use bylaw aimed at easing the housing shortage and sparking economic development.

We speak with the Eskasoni man who got the ball rolling to bring the North American Indigenous Games to Nova Scotia.

The Cape Breton Farmer's Market is starting a new program to offer a specialized tea experience for cruise ship passengers and visitors.

We speak with Doctors Nova Scotia about the some of the details in the new contracts that are with the Provincial government.

Cheticamp's Elizabeth LeFort is world renowned for her hooked rugs. On our Acadian column, Ronald Labelle has a profile of this Order of Canada recipient.

On our summer outdoor adventure column " Cape Breton Top to Bottom" photographer Adam Hill takes us to one his favourite parts of the Island, Aspy Bay.

The Ally Centre of Cape Breton is making a public plea for tents to meet the demand for shelter.

The former head of CBU's Student Union is concerned some female intentional students could be facing inappropriate requests when they go looking for help.

We find out how the Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design wants to expand its offerings around the Island.

We get a sneak peak of a new home-grown play. The new Acadian musical comedy is running over two weekends: July 20-23 and July 27-30.

A group of Ukrainian families are living together in a community near Baddeck.

Sporadic mail delivery in parts of Richmond County may be coming to an end. CBCs Tom Ayers talks to a local resident and Deputy Mayor and Councilor Brent Sampson about concerns over Canada Post's difficulties in finding a rural route driver.

CBCs Kathleen McKenna asked people what their connection to water is, down at the Sydney waterfront.

Petra Buis is the person behind the Forget Me Not packages that are given to people experiencing miscarriage and infant loss. We'll find out about the difference they make and what is needed to keep the initiative going forward.

Professor Barret Kurylyk is a researcher looking at the impacts of climate change on well water. His research is starting in the CBRM.

A Howie Centre family has been unable to use their water after their well was contaminated by a neighbour's heating oil more than three months ago.

CBCs Kathleen McKenna took it to the streets of Sydney to ask about screen time.

Parks Canada in Cape Breton just got more than 40 million dollars in Federal funding to help with Hurricane Fiona recovery and other climate change infrastructure adaptations. Duggan Kennedy is the Asset Manager for the Cape Breton Field Unit.

Adam Hill talks about the basics of taking great pictures when you are out exploring.

A team at Dalhousie is looking into the development of a national Public Health Act.

Port Morien native Donald Feltmate is the author of a new book about the Cape Island longliner.

The CBVRCE is installing modular classrooms to accommodate an increase in enrollment in New Waterford.

An equestrian center in Port Hood helps youth develop skills to help with anxiety and depression.

Ronald Labelle is a former Associate Professor of French and Acadian Studies at CBU. Today he tells the story about the famous hooked rugs of Cheticamp.

Ken Rockwood is the lead researcher on a Nova Scotia Health project to test the use of UV light to reduce respiratory viral infections among residents of long term care.

Sailors on the Bras d'Or noticed that navigation buoys were missing this spring. It turns out that's had a significant economic impact.

Elementary school students in Port Hood completed a recent project with initiative beyond their years. Lizzi's Loop is how one school paid tribute to a student gone too soon.

A favourite Bras d'Or Lakes attraction is now protected from development thanks to a local community group, and the Nova Scotia Nature Trust.

The North End of Sydney Heritage Group is opposed to the supportive living housing project proposed for the North End behind the former Holy Angels high school.

Nova Scotia Power explains why it's been installing new larger power poles around the CBRM.

The province is currently exploring whether a new job category - Registered Psychiatric Nurses or "RPNs" - could help fill the gaps in the healthcare system.

A shortage of tour guides is hindering the Old Sydney Society from offering enough tours to satisfy demand.

CBU faculty are meeting this summer to figure out how to maintain academic integrity in the age of Chat GPT.

Jim Wooder is the head of the committee that will assess the potential effects of future offshore wind development in Nova Scotia.

We're launching a new summer series today that we're calling "Cape Breton Top to Bottom". On the first episode, Adam talks waterfalls.

First up in our new summer series on tables, and what we do when we gather around them: we stop by a milling frolic in Iona.

CBC Reporter Tom Ayers finds out why the Nova Scotia Department of Labour has launched an investigation into the finances and governance of the Cape Breton Injured Workers Association.

We invite you to call one of our bird experts - Dave Harris - with your questions or observations for the July edition.

A Sydney doctor is receiving an award from his peers for helping to bring much needed heart health services to the island.

Grading day is almost upon us. Reporter Erin Pottie went to Robin Foote Elementary to hear how some students will be spending their summer vacation.

The Province announced a new path for CCA's to become LPN's. We speak with the Minister of Seniors and Long-Term Care about the pilot project.

The International Fly Fishing Film Festival is heading to Big Spruce tomorrow. We hear about a film based on a Cape Breton dog who always helps fishers find salmon.

This is a series of conversations inspiring young Indigenous people from the region. This segment features Eskasoni dancer Sarah Prosper.

CBRM's 911 dispatch centre is short-staffed and the municipality is looking to fill vacancies. We hear from the union and CBRM's deputy chief administrative officer on efforts to recruit more 911 operators.

A sneak preview of an original stage production to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Cape Breton Fiddler's Association including former premier Rodney MacDonald, who plays his own grandfather.

The PEER SIX Overdose Prevention Site at the Ally Center of Cape Breton is celebrating its one year anniversary. We hear from Christine Porter about how it's doing.

We speak with the tourism consultant who's helping Ingonish grow tourism in the area while protecting the natural assets that draw people there.

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

Yesterday the Seawall Trail in Northern Cape Breton got quite a few steps closer to reality with the funding announcement from the province. We hear from the Chair of the Seawall Trail Society.

The road to Kennington Cove reopens today, but the beaches look dramatically different this year. We find out what it took to clean up after Fiona.

Reporter Erin Pottie tells us about some fabulous finds and some people who are excited about the start of heavy garbage in the CBRM.

We meet an architect with Cape Breton roots who's won a prestigious prize that will allow her to pursue her research on women in architecture.

We catch up with the manager of the Kluscap Indigenous Protected and Conserved area fresh from a bioblitz at the site, to inventory some of the flora and fauna.

Ronald Labelle takes a look at some magical and spiritual beliefs around folk remedies.

Hike Nova Scotia and Parks Canada are teaming up to encourage you to explore some lesser known gems in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

Former Federal Cabinet Minister and Cape Bretoner Lisa Raitt shares some of her insights from the Atlantic Economic Forum that happened yesterday at St. FX.

CBU has reopened their applications for their nursing program this fall. We speak with the Dean of the School of Nursing about their satellite site.

Eighteen-year-old Oona Johnstone Laurette of Sydney was invited to present a youth perspective during a panel discussion at the Unifor Atlantic Regional Council in Moncton

We speak with a maritime author who had designed and illustrated a book for beginner birders.

We speak with Auditor General Kim Adair about her findings of gross mismanagement of funds at Island Employment.

Breton Ability Centre held an event celebrating the opening of their new nature trail. We hear from their CEO and residents about what this means to them.

The CERB program was a lifesaver for thousands of Canadians during he pandemic but a national survey shows for a lot of them, it wasn't just about the money.

A group of Mi'kmaq crafters are getting the unique opportunity this week to learn fur-working basics from a master furrier.

Dr. Lisa Barrett is an infectious disease specialist at Dalhousie University.

The last but certainly not least of this year's inductee into the Cape Breton Business and Philanthropy Hall of Fame is dance school founder Eileen Pottie Forrester.

One of the potential sites for development is the Bras d'Or Lakes.

Nova Scotia Power responds to concerns from Cape Breton electricians over delays with the new permit system.

We speak with Jim Kehoe of Joneljim Construction. He and his wife Roma are being inducted tonight into the Cape Breton Philanthropy Hall of Fame.

Richmond River Roots is a social enterprise that grows great food, plants food knowledge, and harvests community connections.

A profile interview with the former owner of Cape Breton Trailer Sales, Bruce Marsh. He is an inductee to the Cape Breton Business Hall of Fame this week.

There's a new initiative at the Branch 12 Legion in Sydney. The Blue Beret Series aim is to give more young musicians a chance to get on stage.

Tonya Wimmer, the Executive Director for the Marine Animal Response Society, is on the scene.

There's an international company setting up in Sydney that administers clinical trials for drug companies.

Cape Breton trade unions and the contractors who employ them, are being recognized with the inaugural Philanthropy Leadership Award from the Chamber of Commerce.

The new system allows an electrician to apply for permits over the phone. Nova Scotia Power says the company is still "learning and adjusting to a new system".

Cape Breton Pharmacists are concerned about the shortage of a drug used to treat heart disease.

100,000 current and former Nova Scotia Government employees were the subject of a data breach.

Ronald Labelle takes a look at Acadian folk remedies.

We speak with DNR's director of forest protection for an update on the fires.

Inverness County Connectivity is a group advocating for better rural connectivity after their meeting with the CRTC.

A group of CBU students will be heading to CBRM's twin city in Poland to take part in a new summer school.

Simon Bradley is the team manager of the disaster recovery team from Alberta that's landed in Shelburne.

Some Cape Breton kids are going to learn entrepreneurship through a virtual lemonade stand.

CBRM is looking for companies interested in managing all of the the municipality's waste streams. Solid Waste Manager Francis Campbell sorts out the details.

We learn about the Canadian non-profit agency that's responsible for providing extra help from within the country and abroad when it comes to fighting wildfires.

An update on the fires from DNR's Public Information Officer, Dave Rockwood, who is on the ground in Shelburne.

DFO minister Joyce Murray was in town on Saturday for the Coast Guard College graduation ceremonies.

We speak with Department of Natural Resource's Director of Forest Protection for an update on the fires.

United Way and the Red Cross are helping coordinate donations from across the Province and around the world to support people affected by wildfires.

Matt Wallace is the President of Breton Air, and a pilot who has been helping fight the wildfires.

Scott Tingley provides an update on the status of the fight against the wildfires and an inventory of new resources on the way from as far away as Montana, and Costa Rica.

The CBRM wants to create what's called a pump track in Whitney Pier for riders on bikes, skateboards, in-line skates, scooters, and wheelchairs.

CBRM's EMO Coordinator, Bruce MacDonald, explains how things will work in a major disaster here.

We get the latest on the wildfires from Nova Scotia's Minister of Natural Resources and clarification on the restrictions around activities in the woods.

Firefighters are on high alert across the province as wildfires continue to burn on the mainland. We hear from the chief of the Glace Bay Volunteer Fire Department about an already tense fire season.

Victoria county is helping Ingonish come up with a plan for sustainable tourism.

We hear how to talk to the young people in your life about dealing with changes to mental health caused by the wildfires.

Our healthcare columnist takes a look at mandatory evacuations and what you can do to make them less stressful.

A Cape Breton woman is drawing attention to the lack of hospital gowns for obese people.

Recruitment efforts are paying off in Mental Health and Addictions in the Eastern zone. We find out how it's been a turning point to take the service out of crisis mode.

We speak with the Chief of the Dominion Volunteer Fire Department about a dramatic rescue Sunday evening at a seaside cliff that's been a problem area.

We catch up with Cape Breton actor Glen Gould about his recent role in the Netflix animated children's series "Spirit Rangers" and a bunch of other recent work and upcoming projects.

Open fires are not permitted anywhere in the province. We get the details on the province wide burn ban and an update on the Mainland fires from Nova Scotia's Minister of Natural Resources.

Membertou First Nation says people who buy discount tobacco are hurting revenues the band uses for programs and services. We learn more about what some call non-quota and others call illegal tobacco.

CBU is asking for proposals for on-campus and off-campus housing options to help address the ongoing housing shortage.

In our Acadian column today, Ronald LaBelle focuses on moving house.

Seafood harvesters in Nova Scotia are banding together to fill a shipping container of frozen seafood for Ukraine. We speak with the Cape Bretoner who launched the plan.

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

We find out what specific topics an advocacy group in Inverness County wants to raise in its meeting with the new chair of the CRTC. To read the full text of the document submitted to the CRTC: https://ruralconnectivity.tiiny.site/

The Canada Emergency Business Account loan was meant to help businesses struggling during the pandemic but some say it's still too early to pay it back as things haven't returned to normal. We hear from a business owner in Cheticamp that wants the same thing.

Parking Lot Players aims to put on untraditional theatre in unconventional spaces. We hear about the concept of a 24-hour play.

The Cape Breton Regional Police have been unable to process fingerprints. That's causing problems for people who need background checks.

Nova Scotia is in the process of redesigning the foster care system, borrowing a concept from other countries known as the "Mockingbird Family." We check in with a foster family in Marion Bridge to find out how it's going.

CBRM has sent a plan to the province to address the municipality's financial challenges. The Mayor will give us the details, some of which she found surprising.

We hear from DFO on the temporary agreement with Eskasoni to fish & sell their catch during the commercial lobster season.

Once a month 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.

A filmmaker from Cape Breton who's based in British Columbia has had his animated short film about a boy who communes with crows, accepted at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York.

There’s a new supportive housing facility coming to Glace Bay for young people between the ages of 16-21 who have nowhere else to go.

The Cape Breton Island Wildlife Association is concerned about the discovery of more chain pickerel, an invasive species of fish, in Cape Breton waterways. If you catch a chain pickerel, or if you see someone intentionally releasing them into a waterway, you can notify DNR at 1-800-565-2224.

Eskasoni is taking part in the lobster fishery this year under an agreement with DFO which will see them fish more than 4000 traps along with Potlotek and We’koqma’q.

In an update on our SPCA story - The organization says it can put on its vaccine clinic this weekend but beyond that, nothing is certain.

The Province is aiming to add 1500 new child care spaces with the Federal funding for 10 dollar a day daycare. We hear about some of the spaces going to the expansion of the relatively new daycare in Baddeck and down North.

It's construction season and some drivers wants to know when that will extend to the bridge over Sydney River. That stretch of Keltic Drive has been giving drivers a whole lot of trouble.

A group in Glace Bay is asking the province to clean up the water in the Number 20 Dam before stocking it with more trout. However, the province says the water will not harm the fish.

A global non-profit organization that's planted almost 100 million trees is doing some work in Cape Breton to plant native species.

CBC's Charlie Cuff talks hockey with Toronto Marlies captain, Logan Shaw. He's from Glace Bay and is the first to win the AHL award for Sportsmanship with the Marlies .

A teacher from Eskasoni is hitting the books herself this Fall as a student at Dalhousie Medical school. Sje tells us how the Indigenous Pathways program helped her pursue her dream.

We speak with Health Minister Michelle Thompson about expanding access to primary care, including a new clinic for newcomers coming to CBU.