CBC Radio's Information Morning Cape Breton helps listeners better understand and explore the challenges in our island's future, remember their past and celebrate their neighbours' accomplishments.
The Hydrofoil Mystery
Part history, part mystery. We check out Theatre Baddeck's latest production.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 37 seconds
New high school course teaches practical life skills
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.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 58 seconds
Generators 101
The owner of a local generator company helps narrow down what you have to know if you want to buy a generator.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 4 seconds
Province to pay private psychologists for autism assessments
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.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 50 seconds
Then & Now with Jim St Clair: Granny Ross
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 13 seconds
Senator pushes for guaranteed annual income
Senator Kim Pate talks about legislation that could lead to the creation of a Basic Minimum Income for Canada.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 24 seconds
CBRM council report with Tom Ayers: fears over contracting out
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.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 41 seconds
Second coyote shot in the Highlands
Two coyotes have been removed from the Highlands National Park since the two incidents last week. Parks Canada provides an update.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 10 seconds
The Future of Hockey
A forum on inclusiveness in hockey is coming to Cape Breton next month - along with an NHL game.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 12 seconds
New Dawn releases details of supported living housing development
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.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 42 seconds
Vigil for Eleanor Marie Young
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 10 seconds
What can you learn from a coyote necropsy?
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.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 55 seconds
Wait list for autism assessments delays progress for families
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.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 43 seconds
Acadian Culture with Ronald LaBelle: the Acadian wave in New England
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.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 50 seconds
NSH says the new mental health day hospital in Sydney is having a positive impact
The new mental health day hospital was launched this spring at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 23 seconds
NSH trying to cut down on "no-shows" for diagnostic imaging appointments
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 54 seconds
Gaelic language video voiced by Cape Breton kids has 100,000+ views
There are some new Gaelic language lesson videos for children from the creator based here in Cape Breton.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 33 seconds
Breaking the mould in your house
After the hot, humid summer we've had, an environmental specialist shares tips about how to find, treat, and prevent mould in your home.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 44 seconds
Why the new roundabout in Sydney River is spinning its wheels
The Kenwood Drive roundabout project appeared to be going nowhere fast this summer. CBCs Holly Conners finds out what's holding up construction.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 59 seconds
It takes 2 people 8 hours to clean the cormorant droppings from the new cruise ship berth
Cormorant's have been using Sydney's new second cruise ship berth as an overnight roosting site and latrine.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 47 seconds
Falcon kites, motion-sensor sprinklers, and wavy-arm guys all enlisted in the fight against cormorants & seagulls
We hear from the CEO of Port Charlottetown about what they are doing to prevent cormorant and seagull droppings.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 1 second
SPCA break-ins coming at a stressful time
We'll hear from the SPCA in Cape Breton about a busy year of animal surrenders and a string of break-ins.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 21 seconds
Significant demand for free heat pump program
A government program that offers free heat pumps to low-income households is so popular it can't keep up with demand.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 35 seconds
The World comes to Cape Breton
A passenger's account of a day on the World, the earth's largest private residential yacht.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 3 seconds
Bird Hour with Dave & Dave, September Edition
We invite you to call our bird experts - Dave Harris and Dave McCorquodale - with your questions or observations for the September edition.
1/1/1 • 39 minutes, 9 seconds
Generator maintenance 101
What you need to know about home generator maintenance and making sure your back-up power comes on when you need it.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 32 seconds
CBRM fire chief says "unconscious bias" contributed to his decision to resign
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.
1/1/1 • 15 minutes, 57 seconds
Blown away: what other communities can learn from Cheticamp about standing up to wind
What can other communities learn from the community of Cheticamp, where people have been standing up to strong winds, for a very long time??
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 1 second
Fiona one year later
A couple of Cape Bretoners reflect on Fiona one year later.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 50 seconds
Attracting superyachts to Cape Breton
There's progress in developing a market in Cape Breton for the super-rich, in their super-yachts.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 40 seconds
Richmond County Council report with Adam Cooke
Adam Cooke is our Municipal Affairs correspondent for the Strait area.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 19 seconds
Public health nurses to visit the homes of at-risk pregnant mothers
There is a new program to help expectant Moms who are facing mental health issues and/or social and economic challenges.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 53 seconds
Victoria County officials visit tree walk in Czech Republic
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.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 59 seconds
Claudia Chender talks housing
NDP Leader Claudia Chender is in Cape Breton talking about housing.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 11 seconds
Autonomous mini-sailboat salvaged from Cape Breton coast
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.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 54 seconds
A visit to Beinn Mhàbu: Cape Breton's new Gaelic culture post-secondary school
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.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 4 seconds
"It should not have come to this" - Tom Urbaniak on resignation of CBRM fire chief
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.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 53 seconds
Plans taking shape for CBU medical school campus
CBC Reporter Matthew Moore takes a look at what has been happening with the CBU medical school campus.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 54 seconds
Cape Breton tourism suffered from natural disasters on mainland
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.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 57 seconds
Acadian Culture with Ronald LaBelle: the life & times of Narcisse Marchand
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 39 seconds
Inspectors look into the Keltic Lodge after complaints from temporary foreign worker
Federal and provincial inspectors looked into the Keltic Lodge after complaints about living conditions for temporary foreign workers.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 36 seconds
NS lawyers must take cultural competency course
As of today, all lawyers in Nova Scotia will be required to take a course in cultural competency.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 37 seconds
Money talks: economic reconciliation
We explore the concept of economic reconciliation.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 19 seconds
Finding a Way Forward: An art exhibit featuring hooked rugs
Reconciliation through the arts: a collaboration between rug-hooking, and Mi'kmaq design.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 2 seconds
Bridge to Publishing: professional development for Indigenous young people
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 41 seconds
Province to consult coastal property owners
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 26 seconds
Bird Hour with Dave & Dave
We invite you to call our bird experts - Dave Harris and Dave McCorquodale - with your questions or observations.
1/1/1 • 39 minutes, 49 seconds
"Ladybug Blues"
The Cape Breton author of a new children's book about a blue ladybug that shares lessons about diversity.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 4 seconds
Halifax establishes a vulnerable persons registry
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 55 seconds
Robert Strang on the vaccine rollout
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.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 2 seconds
Opposition to Victoria County "improvement tax"
Victoria County's proposed local improvement bylaw is facing some stiff opposition.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 4 seconds
The path to a "vulnerable persons registry" in King's County
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.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 28 seconds
27th Celtic Colours opens on Friday
Celtic Colours kicks off this weekend. We get a preview of a few of the highlights from the Artistic Director Dawn Beaton.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 1 second
POPCORN INTERVIEW: Murray McLauchlan
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.
1/1/1 • 3 minutes, 28 seconds
Recipe for (a) disaster: tips for good eating when the power goes out
We enlist the help of a chef and instructor at NSCC Marconi to get ready to feed your household when the power goes out.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 43 seconds
Cape Breton award winners for youth achievement
Two young women from First Nations communities in Cape Breton were awarded youth achievement awards for Treaty Day.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 45 seconds
Cape Breton teenager attends World Cup of Darts in Denmark
At 15 years old, most Cape Bretoners aren't trying to compete at the World Cup of Darts. But one from Gabarus did.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 12 seconds
Lots of opposition to proposed "local improvement tax" in Victoria County
Some residents' had questions and concerns at a Victoria County public hearing into a proposed new local improvement tax bylaw.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 48 seconds
Cape Breton Cricket Association
Cape Breton now has a cricket association, and it wants to teach you the game.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 42 seconds
Celtic Colours: Four generations of rug hooking
We hit the road to check out some of the cultural workshops happening around Cape Breton this week as part of Celtic Colours.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 3 seconds
New robot server at Sydney restaurant
East Side Mario's has a curious new server on staff.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 33 seconds
This guy has visited almost every farmer's market in Nova Scotia in one summer
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 37 seconds
Reach Out NS: mental health awareness for men
On this World Mental Health day, we find out about a new provincial awareness campaign and online resource specifically for men in NS.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 8 seconds
Advocate says homelessness is on the increase in Sydney
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.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 12 seconds
Forest of Hope: planting seeds of hope in Potlotek
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 33 seconds
Sault Ste Marie Vulnerable Persons Registry a model for others
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 34 seconds
Acadian Culture with Ronald LaBelle: what is Acadia??
Ronald Labelle explores the origin of the name Acadia.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 49 seconds
New rapid-response homeless units potentially coming to Cape Breton
The Province has announced some new supportive housing and shelter initiatives for people experiencing homelessness.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 1 second
Post-mortem of Ingonish white shark
A white shark that washed ashore near Ingonish, and then washed back out again has been found and examined.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 18 seconds
Y Mind Teen: for teenagers dealing with anxiety
The YMCA is offering a new free program to help teens deal with stress and anxiety.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 56 seconds
An interview with the company making rapid-response shelters for NS
We speak with the founder and CEO of "Pallet," the company that's providing rapid response shelters to Nova Scotia.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 52 seconds
Kelly's Mountain: Mi'kmaq want people to stop using a sacred site as a dump site
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.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 53 seconds
Mabou Judo Club looking for a home
The Mabou Judo club can't practice because the school won't give them gym time.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 48 seconds
Downtown developments moving to the front-burner
Several proposed residential and commercial developments in downtown Sydney have been slowed down or on hold the last couple of years.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 48 seconds
Student concerns about enrolment increases at CBU
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 48 seconds
Stress will now be an insurable condition for Workers' Compensation
The Province is making amendments to cover stress as a workplace injury under the WCB.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 57 seconds
Highline Boardshop closes after 21 years
Cape Breton's core skate shop, the Highline Boardshop, formerly Ollie Around, is closing its doors after 21 years in business.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 58 seconds
Sixty people turn out for info session on north-end Sydney housing development
The meeting on the new housing development took place last night. We hear from some of the voices that were at that meeting.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 26 seconds
Drone work reveals potential insights into pilot whale stranding
We find out how research conducted off the coast of Cape Breton could lead to a better understanding of mass strandings by pilot whales.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 50 seconds
Number of people without housing in the CBRM up over past three years
We hear from the Executive Director of the Cape Breton Community Housing Association about what has changed.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 31 seconds
"Chinese Mystery Snail" shells identified in Cape Breton for first time
We find out about the discovery of this invasive species in Cape Breton waterways and why their presence is concerning.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 44 seconds
New Hope For Wildlife intake centre coming to Cape Breton
Founder of Hope For Wildlife, Hope Swinimer, joins us to talk about their new intake centre that will be located near Port Hawkesbury.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 21 seconds
Salmon released back into the Clyburn
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 21 seconds
Autism Aviators
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 6 seconds
NSCC student goes from elephants in Cameroon to salmon in Cape Breton
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.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 53 seconds
Beyond Decent Work: how to improve working conditions for NS nonprofits
We find out what the non-profit sector in NS is doing to try to recruit and retain more workers.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 36 seconds
Mayor vs minister on new municipal deal
The CBRM is embroiled in a dispute with the Nova Scotia government over the proposed new funding arrangement between municipalities and the province.
1/1/1 • 23 minutes, 35 seconds
Coast Guard taking action against owners of abandoned vessels
We speak with the new director of compliance and enforcement for the Coast Guard about new powers to fine owners of abandoned vessels.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 30 seconds
Cape Breton fire chief concerned about number of call-outs for heart problems
The fire chief in Glace Bay is concerned about the number of call-outs his people are getting when it comes to heart issues.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes
CBVRCE experiencing a 300% increase in school bus cancellations
A staffing shortage with the Cape Breton Victoria Regional Centre for Education has meant cancelled bus routes and frustrated parents.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 30 seconds
CB comic Hughie Batherson makes you laugh in both official languages
There's something funny about Caper Hughie Batherson. He is one of the few comedians in Canada to perform in both official languages .
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 39 seconds
City Print Plus celebrates 50th anniversary
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.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 16 seconds
CBRM stumped over what to do with all the Fiona wood
We find out how the CBRM is trying to get rid of tree debris.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 33 seconds
NSTU says violence is increasing in schools
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 50 seconds
Province promises 99% cell phone coverage in NS
The Province is putting in more than 47 million dollars to expand cell coverage in NS.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 41 seconds
Acadian culture with Ronald LaBelle: who is an Acadian?
Ronald Labelle explores what makes a person an Acadian.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 40 seconds
Meet AUS all-time leading goal scorer Ally Rowe of CBU
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 57 seconds
Connectivity group praises provincial plan for better cell service
Inverness County Connectivity is a group that's been advocating for better cell service in rural areas.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 16 seconds
CBVRCE enrolment up
Enrollment is increasing in the CBVRCE thanks in large part to increasing international student enrollment at CBU.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 49 seconds
Advice on keeping mice out of your house
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 14 seconds
Cape Bretoners on Halloween!
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.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 32 seconds
Seniors struggling to get by
Some Cape Breton seniors are feeling pinched in these tough economic times.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 19 seconds
Heat Pumps 101
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 7 seconds
New Cape Breton senator vows to speak for Acadians
Rejean Aucoin is one of the two new senators from Cape Breton.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 25 seconds
Energy in, energy out: the argument for heat pumps
With more incentives on the table to switch to heat pumps, we ask what that means for the power grid.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 1 second
Neighbours worried about the integrity of the Low Point lighthouse
Rob Grezel lives in Low Point and is worried about the future of the Low Point Lighthouse.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 34 seconds
CUPE & the CBRM on this week's illegal walkout
CUPE and the Mayor join us to talk about the CBRM outside workers, illegal work stoppage this week.
1/1/1 • 16 minutes, 39 seconds
Toil & trouble: re-thinking MacBeth
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.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 22 seconds
Best of Then & Now with Jim St Clair: the Irish of Lake O Law
On this encore edition of Then & Now, it's the luck of the Irish, to find Lake O Law
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 43 seconds
Halifax company plans to add 80 new rental units in Sydney
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.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 15 seconds
Fall back: the mental health benefits of extra sleep
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.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 30 seconds
YourHealthNS: a walk through the new mobile app
The Health Minister introduces the new mobile app to provide easier access to health info and resources.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 51 seconds
Bird Hour: November edition
We invite you to call bird expert Dave Harris with your questions or observations.
1/1/1 • 40 minutes, 2 seconds
CBU revenues up 40%
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 15 seconds
Strait Area Chamber of Commerce wants to start a housing non-profit
The Strait Area Chamber of Commerce met with Port Hawkesbury Town council recently to solicit support for a housing non-profit.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 16 seconds
Getting pumped for the new CBRM pump track!
CBRM's first pump track has opened at Neville Park in Whitney Pier.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 20 seconds
DFO basing decisions on shaky data collection: federal environment commissioner
A marine conservationist weighs in on the federal Envronment Commissioner's scathing report on Fisheries and Oceans Canada's lack of dependable data.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 1 second
CBU hosts men's national soccer championship
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 55 seconds
New radiation oncologist in Cape Breton maintains an international focus
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.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 23 seconds
Cape Breton businesses celebrate Diwali
With the influx of Capers from around the world, Cape Breton businesses are getting into Diwali this year.
1/1/1 • 3 minutes, 58 seconds
"The residents of the CBRM are going to remember that"
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 16 seconds
Acadian culture with Ronald LaBelle: putting local characters in song
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.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 39 seconds
Funding cut to program that provides access to local food
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.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 15 seconds
Cape Breton MLA opens up about struggles with opioids
Two MLAs shared very personal experiences about struggles with opioid addiction.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 44 seconds
Two Cape Bretoners win NS Medal of Bravery
Two Cape Bretoner's who risked their lives to save others have received the NS Medal of Bravery.
1/1/1 • 16 minutes, 20 seconds
Taking action on food insecurity in the Margarees
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.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 36 seconds
Grocery delivery for people in need in Cheticamp & the Margarees
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 21 seconds
Why alcohol & the music biz should not always mix
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.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 3 seconds
Victoria County votes down the Local Improvement Charge
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 56 seconds
INFORMATION MORNING POPCORN INTERVIEW: Steve Murphy
Steve Murphy gets the patented Information Morning Popcorn Interview treatment
1/1/1 • 2 minutes, 50 seconds
Interview: Minister of Labour Jill Balser on re-opening the Donkin mine
We speak with the Minister of Labour about the decision to allow the Donkin Mine to reopen.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 16 seconds
Rare silver-haired bat documented for the first time in Cape Breton
There's been a confirmed recording of a silver haired bat in Cape Breton, a first for the Island and rare for the region.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 30 seconds
Murphy's Logic: 45 years in the news business with Steve Murphy
Our guest is Steve Murphy on his new book on 45 years in the news business.
1/1/1 • 20 minutes, 11 seconds
Nova Scotia aims to achieve net-zero by 2050
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.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 43 seconds
Sharing best practices for green construction
There's a new organization in Nova Scotia whose goal is to share best practices around sustainability in the construction sector.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 1 second
Take a chance on Mamma Mia! at Riverview
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.
1/1/1 • 4 minutes, 16 seconds
An update on multi-million dollar renos at the Canada Games Complex
We hear from Cape Breton Blizzard Hockey and the Premier about the update to the Canada Games Complex.
1/1/1 • 4 minutes, 49 seconds
EverWind gets $125-million loan from feds
CEO of Everwind Fuels Trent Vichie speaks about the green hydrogen facility and its impact on the future.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 2 seconds
Earn while you learn: "direct entry" to a new trade
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 4 seconds
Photograph 51 opens at Boardmore
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 27 seconds
Richmond County council report with Adam Cooke
Richmond County Council held its regular meeting last night. Our Municipal Affairs Correspondent for the Strait Area is freelancer Adam Cooke.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 7 seconds
Age of the Mastadon at the Highland Village
Big bones, big history. We hear about a new exhibit in Iona.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 28 seconds
Challenging notions of what a runner looks like and inspiring others
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 43 seconds
News you can use for Victoria County
We speak with the publisher of the The Strait Area Reporter about plans to roll out a new paper for Victoria county.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 30 seconds
Acadian Culture with Ronald LaBelle: the Ballad of Louisbourg
For our Acadian column, Ronald Labelle talks about the Ballad of Louisbourg.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 17 seconds
Analysis: Canadian economy OK compared to other industrialized nations
Economist Lars Osberg gives an update on the fall fiscal and the economic outlook in general as we approach the home stretch of 2023
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 26 seconds
NSCC offers course to builders on "climate literacy"
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 16 seconds
An end & a new beginning for St Matthew Wesley United
We hear about the loss of a former church building and how it brought new life into its congregation.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 10 seconds
ProtoSPACE: CB company has eyes on the skies
A Cape Breton company is making its mark in space. We hear more about Protocase's new division ProtoSPACE.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 26 seconds
Building a "living shoreline" in Baddeck
There's a project underway to build a living shoreline on the Baddeck Waterfront to shore it up against sea level rise.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 9 seconds
Buoys off base: two weather buoys offline since Fiona
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.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 59 seconds
Record year for solar installations in NS
Solar installations are heating up in Nova Scotia, it's been another record year. We get an update from Solar Nova Scotia.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 30 seconds
Rifle rules: when you can NOT discharge a firearm in NS
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 29 seconds
Under the sea: marine wildlife survey off West Mabou
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.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 58 seconds
Not out of the woods: woodlot owners still dealing with impacts of Fiona
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 11 seconds
Abbey Ridge: new supportive living facility for young people now open in Glace Bay
A new supportive living home has opened in Glace Bay specifically for youth at risk of homelessness.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 40 seconds
CBRM council report with Tom Ayers: NSFM membership, extended producer responsibility, Victory Park
Tom Ayers has a round-up from yesterday's meeting of CBRM Council.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 56 seconds
"Getting Everyone Online" in Nova Scotia
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 30 seconds
Crime in Westmount
People in Westmount say they've been targeted by vandals and thieves in recent weeks, and they are fed up.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 47 seconds
"Still Standing" in Membertou
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.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 27 seconds
Could a rent bank work here?
We discuss how rent banks could help to slow the housing crisis.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 59 seconds
Jimmy Rankin on Harvest Highway
Jimmy Rankin has just released a new solo album, and he's bringing his new songs to the Savoy Theatre on Saturday night.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 49 seconds
Public meeting on Dominion Beach
We follow up on a public meeting hosted by DNR to discuss the future of Dominion Beach.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 25 seconds
Province funds new accelerated BEd programs at CBU
We speak with the Provincial Minister of Education and CBU's Dean of Education about two new accelerated B. Ed. programs at CBU.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 33 seconds
Floating the idea of a "community boat" for Baddeck
The Baddeck Improvement Association is buying a boat to be used by various organizations in the community for a variety of purposes.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 13 seconds
Bird Hour: December edition
We invite you to call our bird experts - Dave Harris and Dave McCorquodale - with your questions or observations.
1/1/1 • 37 minutes, 56 seconds
Is the province set up to inspect the Donkin Mine?
We hear about criticism of the labour department, which has not not inspected the Donkin mine since the roof fell in twice in July.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 29 seconds
Safe Sisters at the YMCA
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.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 25 seconds
Beacon Baddeck
Nominations are open for a new community group called Beacon Baddeck, a community led initiative to plan for the future of the village.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 8 seconds
Carols in Many Languages
Whitney Pier is often celebrated for its multiculturalism and you can take some of that celebration in with Christmas Carols in many different languages.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 19 seconds
Sydney vigil for National Day of Remembrance
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 20 seconds
Cape Breton food column: prepping ahead for the holidays
We launch a new food column with NSCC Culinary Instructor, chef Adam White, with advice on getting ready for the Holidays.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 44 seconds
Budget overspending at "historic high"
Kim Adair is the Auditor General of Nova Scotia, who says the Government has hit a historic high when it comes to budget overspending.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 42 seconds
New Physician Assistant at Sydney ER
We meet the first ever Physician Assistant, at Cape Breton Regional Hospital Emergency Department.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 49 seconds
Mental health support for Veterans and their families
There's a new federally funded initiative to offer free mental health supports to veterans and their families, just in time for the Holidays.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 37 seconds
Canada's Food Price Report
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.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 28 seconds
Acadian culture with Ronald LaBelle: Religious Traditions
Ronald Labelle explores religious traditions around Christmas in Acadia.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 25 seconds
Report says CBRM short 1000 housing units
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.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 45 seconds
Extended Producer Responsibility could save CBRM $2 million
Sorting out recycling: The CBRM is getting ready for extended producer responsibility, which takes the cost for blue bags out of its hands.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 16 seconds
New radiotherapy in NS powered by AI
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.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 3 seconds
Charges in fatal fire that killed an international student
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.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 13 seconds
Should the CBRM auction off decommissioned police cars?
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.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 38 seconds
Volunteer doulas in Cape Breton here to stay
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 53 seconds
ACAP opens branch in Inverness County
We meet the new program manager, Monica Ragan, for Western Cape Breton for ACAP and find out how the environmental nonprofit is branching out.
1/1/1 • 4 minutes, 14 seconds
Open Ice: research project aims to make ice time more accessible
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 26 seconds
New federal dental plan
The president of the Nova Scotia Dental Association will weigh in on Canada's new dental care program.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 39 seconds
NS Salmonella cases linked to national outbreak
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 19 seconds
Victoria County promotes use of alert system
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.
1/1/1 • 4 minutes, 51 seconds
Some Cape Breton kids asking Santa for food this Christmas
The Clifford Street Youth Centre in North Sydney is seeing some heartbreaking requests on Santa lists this year.
1/1/1 • 3 minutes, 6 seconds
NSCC waterfront building energy efficient
We find out what's being done to make the new NSCC campus energy efficient and net zero ready.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 4 seconds
$3-milllion upgrade coming to Miners Museum in 2024
The Cape Breton Miners Museum is looking ahead to a major renovation project in the new year.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 26 seconds
Richmond County council report with Adam Cooke
Richmond County Council held its regular meeting last night. Our Municipal Affairs Correspondent for the Strait Area is freelancer Adam Cooke.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 11 seconds
Lawsuit launched in death of international student
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.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 58 seconds
It's a Cape Breton Christmas in the Big Smoke
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 46 seconds
A legal retainer for the Grinch
David Fraser has some legal advice for our favourite Christmastime villain.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 29 seconds
What is the future of the Seal Island Bridge?
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.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 48 seconds
Acadian Culture with Ronald LaBelle: traditional French Christmas songs
Ronald Labelle talks about the love that Acadians had at this time of year, of traditional French Christmas music.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 33 seconds
The Tree Lot Kid
CBCs Erin Pottie stopped by a Christmas tree farm in Westmount and spoke with the youngster behind the business.
1/1/1 • 4 minutes, 36 seconds
How much would The Twelve Days of Christmas cost in Cape Breton??
We gave Brittany Wentzell the task of finding the cost for the Twelve Days of Christmas in Cape Breton.
1/1/1 • 16 minutes, 40 seconds
Cape Breton studio mentors aspiring musicians
Our musical curator Olivia Adlakha pays a visit to a Cape Breton studio whose focus is on giving brand new artists a leg up.
1/1/1 • 16 minutes
Christmas kindness at the Clifford Street Youth Centre
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 11 seconds
Fr Roman Dusanowskyj says farewell
Fr Roman Dusanowskyj has decided to move on after 22 years as Pastor of the Holy Ghost Ukrainian Church.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 40 seconds
Year-end interview: CBRM mayor Amanda McDougall
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.
1/1/1 • 15 minutes, 49 seconds
Year-end interview: CBU president David Dingwall
CBU President David Dingwall talks about the state of affairs at Cape Breton University as we head into a new year.
1/1/1 • 16 minutes, 32 seconds
New project explores role of Gaelic language in NS communities
A new project is looking into the social significance of Gaelic in communities across Nova Scotia.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 21 seconds
New community-owned internet coming to We’koqma’q
We find out why We'koqma'q First Nation has taken on a project to provide better, faster internet to the community.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 44 seconds
Year-end interview: Cape Breton Transition House executive director Jodi McDavid
Jodi McDavid of Transition House paints us a picture of what 2023 was like for the women she sees and helps.
1/1/1 • 18 minutes, 2 seconds
Year-end interview: Premier Tim Houston
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.
1/1/1 • 17 minutes, 28 seconds
Year-end interview: Cape Breton-Canso MP Mike Kelloway
Cape Breton-Canso MP Mike Kelloway tells us about his 2023 and what's to come for next year.
1/1/1 • 15 minutes, 2 seconds
Acadian culture with Ronald LaBelle: the Legend of the Flying Canoe
In our column on Acadian culture, Ronald LaBelle talks about the new year's legend of the flying canoe.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 15 seconds
Lifting weights instead of dropping weight
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.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 42 seconds
Bird Hour with Dave & Dave
We invited you to call our bird experts - Dave Harris and Dave McCorquodale - with your questions or observations for the January edition.
1/1/1 • 38 minutes, 38 seconds
A community project could potentially bring communal solar power to Cape Bretoners on low incomes
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.
1/1/1 • 17 minutes, 19 seconds
New position in NS health care: Emergency Medical Responder
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.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 18 seconds
Year-end interview: NS minister of health Michelle Thompson
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.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes
Frank Corbett optimistic about 2024 at the New Waterford Legion
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.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 12 seconds
CBRM council report with Tom Ayers: new police contract; Little League field funding request; whither the new library?
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.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 42 seconds
Parks Canada to drain St Peter's Canal for maintenance
We speak with Parks Canada to find out what depths they will go to for repair and maintenance work.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 51 seconds
Victoria County charged up over EV potential
Victoria County is exploring the idea of establishing a network of chargers for electric vehicles around the Cabot Trail.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 58 seconds
Gym class on ice at new Riverside rink
Both students and the wider community can now enjoy skating on a large outdoor rink at Riverside School in Albert Bridge.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 16 seconds
Significant fossil find on Creignish coast
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.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 36 seconds
Cape Breton daycare first to offer overnight service
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 39 seconds
New energy & new ideas at the Louisbourg Legion
Why the Legion is now the place to be in Louisbourg, with an infusion of energy and ideas from a new volunteer.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 38 seconds
Cape Breton food bank use up by 50 percent
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.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 38 seconds
Going to seed in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 19 seconds
Winter tourism snowballing North of Smokey
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.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 4 seconds
Ensuring authenticity in Mi'kmaw cultural tourism
The Mi'kmaq Rights Initiative, or KMK, is leading a project to make sure Mi'kmaw tourism offerings are being Mi'kmaw lead.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 5 seconds
Learners from Newfoundland coming to experience Mi'kmaw language immersion in Cape Breton
Mi'kmaw language learners in Newfoundland and Labrador will be coming to Cape Breton this winter as part of a new Mikmaw Fluency Project.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 21 seconds
Teacher pleads guilty to fraud & forgery in Inverness
A teacher has pleaded guilty to taking nearly 82 thousand dollars from his union local's account in Inverness County.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 21 seconds
Acadian Culture with Ronald LaBelle: the legacy of Gisèle & Laurent Lavoie
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 19 seconds
New Hope for Wildlife triage centre opens in Cape Breton
A new veterinary clinic near Port Hawkesbury is helping injured or orphaned wildlife.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 19 seconds
The writing is on the wall in Sydney Mines
People in Sydney Mines are upset about a number of large graffiti tags that have appeared in the community in recent weeks.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 37 seconds
Laying a foundation for the future of the Kidston Island lighthouse
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 31 seconds
A small change in US lobster size could be a big deal for the Canadian lobster industry
Paul Withers has the story of a small change in US lobster sizes that could be a big deal for the Canadian industry.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 4 seconds
What to expect from the new NSCC campus this fall
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.
1/1/1 • 4 minutes, 54 seconds
Food column with Chef Adam White: soups & stews
We tuck into some soup and stew suggestion with Chef Adam White on the Information Morning Food column.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 10 seconds
Drivers avoiding Cape Breton police stop checks
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.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 13 seconds
Remembering broadcaster Frank Cameron
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.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 20 seconds
Whitney Pier resident says shelter village cost her a house sale
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 17 seconds
Zine scene: zine-maker holding workshops in Cape Breton
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 7 seconds
Plan to dig up & move old Bunker C oil in Glace Bay
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 2 seconds
CBRM council report with Tom Ayers: new library, new hotel, assessments, NSP
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.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 42 seconds
Whitney Pier meeting on Pallet shelters
A meeting was held last night in Whitney Pier for people concerned about the new rapid shelter village on Henry Street.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 18 seconds
Cape Breton racehorse rescued from US kill pen
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.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 6 seconds
"They're completely at the end of their rope" - housing needs in the Strait Area
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 15 seconds
Back in the Nest: the return of Jacob Newcombe
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.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 42 seconds
A Cape Breton zine-maker ponders the cultural significance of blue eye shadow
A "zine" is a short, self-published work, usually focusing on a single topic that is produced on a photocopier or home printer.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 42 seconds
Single-paramedic unit aims to reduce demand on ambulance resources
The 411 on what happens when you call 911 and a single paramedic answers the call in an SUV not an ambulance.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 14 seconds
Snow shovelling safety
A Cape Breton Doctor says the best way to avoid injury while shoveling heavy snow is to stay active in the winter.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes
Nine out of top 10 communities vulnerable to energy poverty are in Cape Breton
We hear how Cape Breton communities are topping the list of energy poverty.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 3 seconds
This Hour Has 22 Minutes... and, a new writer from Cape Breton
Comedian Clifton Cremo of Eskasoni has been writing for This Hour Has 22 Minutes for the past 4 weeks.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 17 seconds
Audience numbers up for Eagles games
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 43 seconds
Cape Breton's new cross-country ski ambassador
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.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 35 seconds
Should Nova Scotia have a spring bear hunt?
We hear why the province is piloting a spring bear hunt this year.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 41 seconds
New dementia programming for Cape Breton communities
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 29 seconds
Acadian Culture with Ronald LaBelle: Acadians in the classical music world
In our column on Acadian culture, Ronald LaBelle talks about Acadians in the classical music world.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 21 seconds
Richmond County council report with Adam Cooke: a tale of two Bonas; voting methods; too many deer?
Richmond County Council held its regular meeting last night. Our Municipal Affairs Correspondent for the Strait Area is freelancer Adam Cooke.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 34 seconds
More places to "go" on the Cabot Trail
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 49 seconds
Two Cape Bretoners recognized with inaugural youth leadership award
We speak with two young indigenous women who have just been awarded for leadership in sports and culture.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 18 seconds
Post-storm update from CBRM Public Works
John Phalen is manager of Public Works with the CBRM.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 1 second
Post-storm update with CBRM mayor
The Mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality, Amanda McDougall provides an update on storm cleanup.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 23 seconds
Post-storm update from NS Public Works
Guy Deveaux is Executive Director of Maintenance and Operations for the Provincial Department of Public Works.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 8 seconds
Post-storm update with Centres for Education
Our Executive Directors for the Centres for Education in Cape Breton provide an update on the school situation.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 51 seconds
Wednesday update with CBRM Public Works
John Phalen is manager of Public Works with the CBRM.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 20 seconds
Wednesday update with Centres for Education
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 42 seconds
Wednesday update with NS Public Works
Guy Deveaux is Executive Director of Maintenance and Operations for the Provincial Department of Public Works.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 20 seconds
New Dawn Enterprises: adapting to the needs of vulnerable clients
We talk to New Dawn about how they're delivering services to vulnerable clients & meals on wheels.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 30 seconds
Thursday update from CBRM Public Works
John Phalen is manager of Public Works with the CBRM.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 54 seconds
Thursday update from NS Public Works
Guy Deveaux is Executive Director of Maintenance and Operations for the Provincial Department of Public Works.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 3 seconds
How VON is adapting to serve their clients
Elizabeth MacDonald is the District Executive Director for Cape Breton Metro VON.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 13 seconds
The Canadian Coast Guard Shovelling Corps!
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.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 27 seconds
Storm tales from EHS in Cape Breton
Patrick Lamarche is an EHS Operations Supervisor out of Sydney.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes
Re-opening on Charlotte Street
Brittany Wentzell stops by some businesses in downtown Sydney to see how things are going.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 13 seconds
"My insides go on fire every time I think about it"
We follow up with the woman who called us live on air Monday morning, from where she was living in a tent.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 37 seconds
Getting through the flurry in a hurry on DNR snowmobiles
The Provincial Department of Natural Resources has dispatched snowmobiles to help reach people in remote areas who are having trouble getting dug out.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 42 seconds
Effects of the big snow on wildlife
Dave Harris is a retired wildlife biologist and former manager at the Department of Natural Resources.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 42 seconds
Extreme weather can make a scary situation scarier for people at threat of intimate partner violence
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.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 34 seconds
Team Rubicon back in Cape Breton
Team Rubicon mustered in Cape Breton over the weekend to assist in storm cleanup.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 10 seconds
The 411 on how 311 works
We get a run-down of how the CBRM registry for post-storm assistance triages the calls.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 40 seconds
200 people turn out to meeting on Pallet shelter village
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.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 58 seconds
Charlotte Street restaurant has beef over storm support
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.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 40 seconds
Your Valentine's Day menu with Chef Adam White
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.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 22 seconds
Halifax SAR recruited for wellness checks
How Halifax's Search and Rescue checks on unhoused people in that municipality.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes
Miners had been in Donkin tunnel 90 minutes before collapse
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.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 50 seconds
Have shovel, will travel: Team Rubicon weathers the NEW storm
We catch up with Team Rubicon in Cape Breton as they get to be here while a storm is going ON, this time around
1/1/1 • 4 minutes, 54 seconds
Storm update with CBRM Public Works
John Phalen is the Manager of Public Works for the CBRM.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 38 seconds
What does the EMO do?
Paul Mason is the Executive Director of Nova Scotia’s Emergency Management Office.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 7 seconds
Acadian culture with Ronald LaBelle: famous Acadian guitarists
In our column on Acadian culture, Ronald LaBelle talks about famous Acadian guitarists.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 48 seconds
Thursday update with CBRM Public Works
John Phalen is the Manager of Public Works for the CBRM.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 15 seconds
Cape Breton girl walks the runway at New York Fashion Week
A Cape Breton teen just got back from New York Fashion Week where she walked two run ways.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 46 seconds
"It's your DNA, you got it or you don't." - Team Rubicon volunteer
We check in with a volunteer from Alberta with Team Rubicon. They are set to wrap up their post-storm cleanup as of today.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 23 seconds
Volunteer does wellness checks on people living rough in Sydney
Dave Arsenault is a member of a group that calls itself "Helping End Homelessness in Nova Scotia"
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 59 seconds
ER doc says the storm had health impacts
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.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 44 seconds
Some success in easing access to food banks
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.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 33 seconds
Newcomer profile: Jino James
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.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 11 seconds
The path less travelled in the MacFarlane Woods
Changes are coming to a nature preserve that was dear to the heart of Jim St. Clair.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 10 seconds
Newcomer profile: Taina Busato
Cape Bretoner By Choice: from Brazil, to River Bourgeois - in our series of profiles on newcomers to Cape Breton.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 37 seconds
More snow could mean less wildfire risk
Our guest is Scott Tingley, the Director of Forest Protection with the Provincial Department of Natural Resources.
1/1/1 • 4 minutes
EAC takes aim at the proposed spring bear hunt
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 35 seconds
Newcomer profile: Peter Oyedijo
Peter Oyedijo is originally from Nigeria. He now lives in the CBRM where he's a Student Placement Officer at CBU.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 54 seconds
"Once it goes outside of me it's an opportunity to share with others"
Meagan Musseau is the current Artist in Residence at CBU.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 9 seconds
First-ever after-school program for Victoria County
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.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 33 seconds
Newcomer profile: Avadh Barad
Avadh Barad is originally from India. He now lives in Inverness and works at the Inverary Manor as a physical therapy assistant.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 56 seconds
Signs of human trafficking in Nova Scotia
Corporal David Lane is with the RCMP's Nova Scotia Human Trafficking Unit.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 5 seconds
Poetry is strong. The haiku is a brief form.
Poet Blanca Baquero is on a mission to spread the poetic form to the world.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 34 seconds
EAC calls Coastal Protection Act decision "a failure of leadership"
The Ecology Action Centre says the Province's decision not to enact the Coastal Protection act makes no sense.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 26 seconds
NS Environment Minister explains decision to scrap Coastal Protection Act
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.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 56 seconds
Richmond County Council with Adam Cooke
Richmond County Council held its regular meeting last night. Our Municipal Affairs Correspondent for the Strait Area is freelancer Adam Cooke.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 38 seconds
CBRM council report with Tom Ayers: Accelerator Fund; snow clearing; tax rebates; sewer charges
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.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 30 seconds
NSFM expresses "disappointment" in approach to coastal protection
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.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 57 seconds
A jolt to energy regulation in Nova Scotia
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.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 29 seconds
CBRM vacancy rates among the lowest in Canada
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.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 11 seconds
Language learners visit five Mi'kmaq communities in Cape Breton
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 9 seconds
Newcomer profile: Darlin Garland
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.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 44 seconds
Acadian culture with Ronald LaBelle: le chansonnier
In our column on Acadian culture, Ronald LaBelle talks about the tradition of the ballad singer.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 2 seconds
Pulp into plastic?
We find out about work underway at the Verschuren Centre to use wood pulp to make biodegradable rigid plastic.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 33 seconds
NS Budget: political scientist Lori Turnbull
New Waterford native and Professor of Political Science Lori Turnbull gives her take on the latest provincial budget.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 31 seconds
NS Budget: Finance Minister Allan MacMaster
We break down the provincial budget that was released yesterday with the Minister of Finance, Allan MacMaster.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 44 seconds
NS Budget: Nourish Nova Scotia on the new school lunch program
Families with children will have an easier time this fall with the rollout of a universal lunch program - starting with elementary students.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 45 seconds
Bidding adieu to BEC
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.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 48 seconds
Brian Mulroney: ST FX legacy
We speak with the President of STFX on Brian Mulroney's ties to Antigonish and his impact on the evolution of the STFX campus.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 13 seconds
CBU holding info sessions on med school
The new medical campus at CBU is hosting info sessions on admission, that open this June.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 20 seconds
New CBRM fire chief Mark Bettens
Mark Bettens begins his role today as the new Director of Fire and Emergency Services for the CBRM.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 48 seconds
Bird Hour with Dave & Dave
On the first Monday of each month, we host "The Bird Hour Phone-In" with Dave Harris and Dave McCorquodale.
1/1/1 • 39 minutes, 39 seconds
Does Nova Scotia need midwives?
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 37 seconds
Meet us in "The Caregiver's Corner"
Elizabeth McMaster, from Inverness, started an online resource for people caring for elderly loved ones.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 32 seconds
$2mil from feds or Centennial Arena conversion
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 25 seconds
Electricity regulation: "these are big changes"
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.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 38 seconds
Ecological forestry company acquires first Cape Breton lands
An update on a venture that uses the community investment development model to buy private woodlots in NS for ecological forestry.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 27 seconds
Q-league commissioner visits Sydney
Mario Cecchini stop by the studio before his press conference.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 26 seconds
Two Cape Breton high schools iced out of provincials
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 26 seconds
CBRM cuts tax rate while also increasing spending
CBRM has passed a budget that lowers residents taxes and yet adds more money for infrastructure and operating costs.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 6 seconds
The link between the family doctor shortage and organ donation
Did you know that if you do not have a primary care provider - you can not donate an organ in this province?
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 25 seconds
CBRM to improve fish habitat to offset effects of flood mitigation
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.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 26 seconds
Rodents targeting cars in the CBRM
A Sydney dealership has repaired an unusually high number of cars that have been damaged by mice and rats this winter.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 20 seconds
Young curlers taking to the ice ahead of the World Women's at Centre 200
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 2 seconds
The Banned Books Club
We cover banned books with a book club in Baddeck that meets weekly to discuss them.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 42 seconds
Pop-up grocery at CBU
CBU already had a food bank for students experiencing food insecurity. Now it's trying out an on-campus grocery.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes
World's Women Curling Championship runs on volunteer power
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.
1/1/1 • 3 minutes, 58 seconds
CBRM council report with Tom Ayers: a sea change at the Port of Sydney
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.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 2 seconds
Parker Donham on Saltwire
We ask longtime journalist Parker Donham for his thoughts on the SaltWire situation.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 11 seconds
Receding snow reveals hundreds of thousands in damage from storm cleanup
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.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 2 seconds
Acadian culture with Ronald LaBelle: famous female Acadian singers
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 2 seconds
New CEO at the Sydney Airport
Myles Tuttle is the new CEO of the J.A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 1 second
"Rock the Roof" fundraiser at the Sydney Curling Club
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 17 seconds
Paramedics start new professional organization
Paramedics from across the Province are banding together as part of a new professional organization. We speak with two of the founding members.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 26 seconds
Will NS dentists bite on changes to federal dental plan?
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.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 25 seconds
This might get loud
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 14 seconds
New program matches students with seniors for housing
Town House Glace Bay is looking to match seniors who have extra room in their homes, with students in need of housing.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 7 seconds
World Women's Curling: groundwork
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 13 seconds
World Women's Curling: rollout
We hear from Curling Canada on the World Women's Curling Championship.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 14 seconds
Bird(s) on a wire
We answer a charged question: how can birds sit on electrical wires and not get hurt?
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 34 seconds
An ice time at Centre 200 with your curling ice specialists
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.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 18 seconds
Is it time for a national flood insurance program?
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.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 9 seconds
"Future Stars" at the World Women's Curling Championship
"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.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 2 seconds
$14-million for active transportation in Inverness
Inverness is incorporating active transportation as part of a major infrastructure project to upgrade their water and sewer systems.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 18 seconds
CSAP looking for host families in Cape Breton
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.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 49 seconds
Nova Scotia doctors say minister's request for personal health info is too broad
New changes to the Privacy and Health Information Act could mean divulging your personal health records to the health minister.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 41 seconds
The coast is NOT clear when it comes to municipal planning for coastal protection
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.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 40 seconds
CBU creates an off-campus library in Downtown Sydney
We find out why CBU needed to bookend their satellite campus at the cineplex with a library space.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 37 seconds
It's a wrap for the World Women's Curling Championship at Centre 200
We hear the sounds of the gold medal game as Team Canada wins the World Women's Curling Championship in Sydney.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 8 seconds
Food column with Chef Adam White: ideas for Easter
Chef Adam White has suggestions for fish dishes and the secret to the perfect balance of crunchy & sweet in a bird's nest cookie!
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 39 seconds
From Meat Cove to Margaree by ski & paddle
We catch up with Live Life In Tents about a recent epic trek - 160kms in the wintertime by ski and paddle!
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 8 seconds
Richmond County Council with Adam Cooke: housing; Port Royal Bridge; new energy sector position
Richmond County Council held its regular meeting last night. Our Municipal Affairs Correspondent for the Strait Area is freelancer Adam Cooke.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 36 seconds
Then & Now: a tale of two churches for Holy Week
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
1/1/1 • 16 minutes, 6 seconds
Tom Ayers on CBRM council: new library; affordable housing; sewer fees
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 41 seconds
Mickey McNeil at the Dominion Arena retires after four decades
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 19 seconds
Solar eclipse coming on April 8
The last total solar eclipse most people in Canada got to see was 45 years ago, but we're getting another soon.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 55 seconds
Provincial Park campsite bookings are now open
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.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 18 seconds
The Margaree Salmon Association is pooling their resources
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.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 10 seconds
The CBC's Richard Woodbury spoke with Carly Simon
The CBC's Richard Woodbury talks to legendary singer Carly Simon about the inspiration for her 50 year old song.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 3 seconds
To everything there is a season...including work
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.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 25 seconds
A new Manager of Energy Sector Development for Port Hawkesbury and Richmond County
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.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 23 seconds
Bursary available for trades programs at NSCC
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.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 23 seconds
The Federal Ghost Gear fund has dried up
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 47 seconds
Should infant formula be regulated?
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.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 15 seconds
"Kiknu" - The first Long Term Care Facility in a First Nations Community in Nova Scotia
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 47 seconds
Acadian culture with Ronald LaBelle: Cajuns in Louisiana
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.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 39 seconds
An update on baby formula
An industry group that represents Canadian baby formula sellers weighs in on high prices and what needs to be done to change them.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 8 seconds
Fewer turbines proposed for Rhodena wind project
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.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 16 seconds
D&D workshop for aspiring dungeon masters in Sydney
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.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 15 seconds
Lori Turnbull on the federal budget
Professor Lori Turnbull of New Waterford gives us her 2 cents on the federal budget.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 16 seconds
The Wilderness Property Guardian Program
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 55 seconds
Municipal Matters - The CBRM Edition
Council met yesterday and that means Tom Ayers will give the rundown. We hear about solar power plans, housing and more.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 27 seconds
Putting down roots at the Boardmore Playhouse
We speak with the three young performers in a new play called "Tree Boy".
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 53 seconds
Nova Scotia Fisheries Alliance for Energy Engagement
The fishing industry in Nova Scotia has banded together to make sure they're included in plans to develop offshore wind off Nova Scotia.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 38 seconds
Acadian Culture with Ronald LaBelle: Nicolas Denys Museum in St. Peter's
Ronald Labelle is a senior scholar at CBU and a former Associate Professor of French and Acadian Studies.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 8 seconds
Official sod turning for the Glace Bay Youth and Family Centre
There's a new inclusive and accessible space for young people and families coming to Glace Bay.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 20 seconds
Salvation Army wants to launch food truck for people in need
The Salvation Army's food truck has been stalled by some confusion at CBRM city hall.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 28 seconds
Sweet success at Bob's Waffle Shack
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 59 seconds
Sod-turning at new Glace Bay youth centre
The ceremonial sod was finally turned on Friday afternoon for a new youth centre in Glace Bay.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 22 seconds
NSCC opening 50 daycare spots at new Sydney waterfront campus
The new NSCC waterfront campus in Sydney will open a new daycare on site this fall.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 16 seconds
Big Boost for Big Brothers Big Sisters
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.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 24 seconds
Coxheath Hills gets $200k to upgrade Knox Church
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 29 seconds
In her own words: journalist Mary Campbell
Mary Campbell, the founder of the online publication "The Cape Breton Spectator", has passed away.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes
POPCORN INTERVIEW: Sgt Barry Gordon (Retd)
Sgt Barry Gordon gets the Patented Information Morning Popcorn Interview Treatment!
1/1/1 • 3 minutes, 12 seconds
Barry Gordon retires in his 50th year in the police service
Sgt. Barry Gordon reflects on his 50 years with the police force on the island and what he's learned along the way.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 10 seconds
Port development steering committee is rudderless
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.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 45 seconds
Tom Ayers updates changes at CBRM Fire Services
Tom Ayers will give us a rundown of the goings on at yesterday's CBRM fire and emergency services committee meeting.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 51 seconds
Cape Breton Orchestra helps celebrate 20 years of Music Monday
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 18 seconds
Will the boycott have bite?
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 24 seconds
Glace Bay students mark Marconi anniversary
Glace Bay High students honour the wireless age re-visit the history of inventor Guglielmo Marconi on the anniversary of his birth.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 56 seconds
Bird Hour with Dave & Dave
On the first Monday of each month, we host "The Bird Hour Phone-In" with Dave Harris and Dave McCorquodale.
1/1/1 • 39 minutes, 36 seconds
New multimillion-dollar Glace Bay Youth Centre accounts for "embodied carbon" in its construction
The new Glace Bay Youth and Family Centre will be built to a new standard that reduces the carbon footprint from construction to operation.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 20 seconds
What would it take to get the rail line back on track?
A new study on the crumbling Cape Breton rail line has found there is currently not enough business to justify refurbishing the rusting tracks.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 16 seconds
When is four days better than five?
We check back on a four day work week pilot project in Nova Scotia with four non-profits, including two in Cape Breton.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 38 seconds
"A great place to live is a great place to visit" - Ingonish tourism strategy
As tourism season approaches we check back on the progress of a new tourism plan for the Ingonish area.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 14 seconds
Nick Beaton to tape 1-hour comedy special in Louisbourg
A feature conversation with Cape Breton comedian Nick Beaton, as he gets set to film a one hour special in Louisbourg.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 29 seconds
Cape Breton Farmers' Market locked out by landlord
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 34 seconds
CBRM says province should pay for policing on 100 series highways
The CBRM is in a fight over who polices the 100 series highways in municipality.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 35 seconds
Acadian culture with Ronald LaBelle: the influence of Fr Joseph DeCoste
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.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 38 seconds
The province says the CBRM should pay for policing 100-series highways
The province says the CBRM should be paying for policing on 100-series highways. The CBRM says its a provincial responsibility.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 49 seconds
What explains the spike in reported numbers of bedsores?
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.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 10 seconds
New chair of the Cape Breton Farmers' Market on the landlord dispute
Andrew Pedersen, the chair of the board of the Cape Breton Farmers Market, talks about their financial situation and the dispute with their landlord.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 36 seconds
Cape Breton chef Adam White launches barbeque season
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.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 24 seconds
Ollie aboard! - for an adult learn-to-skateboard event
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.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 33 seconds
"We feel like it's being set up for failure" - pediatrician Katharine Kellock on the CBU med school
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.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 5 seconds
Alexander MacLeod on Alice Munro
Inverness born Author Alexander MacLeod reflects on the literary legacy of Alice Munro.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 15 seconds
$900k in funding for new trail to go from Baille Ard to Wentworth Park
We get the details on a new trail and signage that will link Wentworth Park with the Baille Ard Nature Trails, via the Washbrook.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 58 seconds
Tower Road Volunteer Fire Department registration revoked
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.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 13 seconds
POPCORN INTERVIEW: CBC reporter Kyle Moore
The newest member of the CBC Cape Breton newsroom gets the Patented Information Morning Popcorn Interview Treatment!
1/1/1 • 3 minutes, 6 seconds
"Rigorous not onerous" - is the kelp industry entangled in red tape?
Some people working in aquaculture are feeling discouraged by the provinces current handling of the aquaculture industry.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes
Beinn Mhàbu expands programming with a second year curriculum
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 58 seconds
Student newcomers in Cape Breton schools way up
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.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 47 seconds
Final tally of the losses at the Village of Baddeck
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.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 58 seconds
New green tech to help NS get to net zero
We check back on a project to support emerging technologies that could help NS reach its emissions goals.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 17 seconds
How do you like them apples?? CB cider maker goes on a tour of England
Island Folk Cider's lead cider maker just returned from a taste-resting fact-finding mission in England.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 34 seconds
Louisbourg Legion now delivering meals to 800 people
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.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 52 seconds
Inverness County Council with Rankin MacDonald
Inverness County Council ponders how they should invest the reserve funds sitting in their bank accounts.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 15 seconds
Conversation Club at the CBRL popular with newcomers
Conversation, culture, and community: Weekly conversation clubs are in demand, as newcomers in Cape Breton practice their English skills.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 49 seconds
"Share the Harvest" expands with $500,000 injection
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.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 23 seconds
"Plan 9 From Outer Space" at CaperCon!
The best little stage production of the best worst movie ever made.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 3 seconds
Richmond River Roots now delivers for people in need
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.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 55 seconds
The Age of the Mastodon
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.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 8 seconds
Acadian culture with Ronald LaBelle: the influence of Fr Hubert Girroir
Ronald Labelle continues our profiles of priests who made their mark on early Acadian communities in Cape Breton.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 18 seconds
New TV series on Cape Breton sea glass
Inverness is home to a great beach for sea glass, now it's also home to a new TV series all about collecting it.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 44 seconds
Farmers' Market vendors still locked out heading into busy season
Vendors for the Cape Breton farmers market say they're still locked out and unable to access their inventory as their busiest season approaches.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 58 seconds
Low-sensory room coming to the Youth Project
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.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 7 seconds
"She cried because she ran out of money for food"
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 42 seconds
Art therapy at Robin Foote
We hear about an art therapy project at a Westmount school. And how the principal says it's helping students through their emotions.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 11 seconds
Boom town? CBRM is the fastest-growing municipality in the province
The province's chief statistician says new numbers show CBRM is the fastest growing municipality in Nova Scotia.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 43 seconds
Cape Breton grad gives back to her school with music fundraiser
A Riverview student who's about to graduate is giving back to her school by raising funds and taking donations for the music room.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 4 seconds
Lobsters being stockpiled with glut in the market
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.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 55 seconds
NS has highest rate of energy poverty in Canada: new report
A new report suggests Nova Scotia has the worst "energy poverty" in the country - meaning many people can't afford their power bills.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 42 seconds
Paint it BACK... or, Not Fade Away...?
CBRM Council calls for satisfaction on better paint, for highway lines.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 11 seconds
Sydney Credit Union does financial coaching for people charged with petty theft
The Credit Union is helping people get their financial footing after committing small financial crimes via the Restorative Justice Program.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 26 seconds
New tow truck regs coming to CBRM
Why CBRM council wants to tighten its regulations on the tow truck industry.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 58 seconds
The Foggy View Players are back with Miss Magnolia’s Senior Citizen Beauty Pageant
The Foggy View Players are back at it with a new production coming up at the Louisbourg Playhouse.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 49 seconds
High demand for new seniors' housing project in Sydney Mines
A non profit group in Sydney Mines is just completing one building of housing units for senior citizens.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 20 seconds
What to expect from COVID this summer: Dr Lisa Barrett
Dr. Lisa Barrett will join us to talk abut the latest variants of Covid-19, and how the disease is changing.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 14 seconds
Nursing home delayed due to bootleg mineworks
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.
1/1/1 • 4 minutes, 51 seconds
Music tourism conference
There is a big International Music Tourism Convention happening in Cape Breton this week.