Information Morning Cape Breton
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Swirling Opposition
Following a meeting at the Bras d'Or Community Hall, Kevin Boudreau and Steve Andrea, who are opponents of the plan by Natural Forces to raise 2 wind turbines in the Groves Point area, join us to elaborate on their group's concerns. (runs 10:19 May 17,
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Lobster Panel
The price lobster fishermen will get for their catch this season has been an issue that's dominating the news this week around the region. Sterling Belliveau is the Nova Scotia Minister of Fisheries and he tells us about a new plan to create a lobster pan
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Protection To A Point
We continue to cover the recent decision by Victoria County Council to oppose expansion to protected wilderness areas in the County. For provincial reaction, we speak with David Williams, he's the Regional Protected Areas Coordinator for the Nova Scotia D
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The Information Morning Issue Panel 0516
What do Mike Duffy's debt, lobster prices, and bodychecking have in common? They're all topics we tackle in this edition of the Information Morning Issue Panel with guests Candee McCarthy, Matt Stewart and Chris Milburn. (runs 17:27 May 16, 2013)
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Fishermen Meetings Update
Yesterday, Reporter Joan Weeks attended meetings of lobster fishermen in Main-à-Dieu and Alder Point, the fishermen from many ports in District 27 debated whether to set their traps or to stay off the water in protest for higher lobster prices. (runs 7:3
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Emma's Memorial Run
Remembering Emma Van Nostrand through running... Emma was the 18 year old Riverview High School student who died suddenly during the Toronto Marathon on May 5th, her parents join us to talk about a special memorial run taking place tonight in Sydney, aime
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Jim St. Clair - Peter Leaver's Store
On "Then and Now", we continue our series of stores around the Island, community historian Jim St. Clair takes us inside one in Baddeck... and checks out the earliest surviving record of a general store's inventory on Cape Breton Island. (runs 6:57 May
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Running Kids
The Fiddler's Run organization has created a Learn To Run program for students across the Cape Breton Victoria Regional School Board and the Strait Regional School Board that encourages both children and adults to lace 'em up together and go for a run. Re
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Lobster Prices Protest
Lobster fishermen take their complaints to the NS Fisheries Minister while still fishing for a better price for their product. We speak with David Ferguson, a lobster fisherman from Port Morien, about the protest, then we contact buyer Stewart Lamont, the
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Google It, Parks Canada
One of the internet's most powerful companies is joining with Parks Canada to bring a new view to places such as Fortress Louisbourg. We learn why the giant search engine, Google, was in Cape Breton to capture images at the Fortress. Aaron Brindle is a s
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Home At Last
Learn about a Victorian Order of Nurses / Cape Breton District Health Authority pilot project that aims to lend more than just a helping hand to seniors who leave the hospital and return to an empty home. Elizabeth MacDonald, the Director of the VON in Sy
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Backlogged Courts
The scales of justice are weighed down with paperwork. A crown prosecutor in Halifax tells us why the courts are becoming overwhelmed and under-resourced, resulting in long delays for justice. (runs 8:06 May 13, 2013)
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Hockey NS Bans Body Checking
The medical evidence against body checking in hockey scored a big win the weekend -- Hockey Nova Scotia voted to ban body checking at the pee-wee level. Darren Cossar, the Executive Director of Hockey Nova Scotia, explains the decision. (runs 5:39 May
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Hemochromatosis - What Is It?
If you're of northern European descent, you are at higher risk for a genetic disorder called hemochromatosis. To find out what exactly that is, we've asked Bob Rogers, executive director of the Canadian Hemochromatosis Society, and Ivan Doncester, a CBRM
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Louisbourg Shipwrecks
Archaeologists are diving in Louisbourg Harbour peering into old shipwrecks. Reporter Wendy Martin speaks with David Ebert, manager of cultural resources for Parks Canada in Cape Breton, and Jonathan Moore, senior underwater archaeologist with Parks Canad
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Stand-Up For Mental Illness
Did you hear the one about... the stand-up comic who teaches people with mental illness how stand-up comedy can be used as therapy? Seriously. Meet David Granirer and one of his Cape Breton protegees, a member of the Crossroads Clubhouse in Sydney, prepa
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Biomass Plant Status
Full steam ahead... the Biomass plant in Point Tupper will soon be up and generating power. We contact Mark Sidebottom, the Vice President of Power Generation and Delivery for Nova Scotia Power, for an update of how exactly that's going to happen. (runs
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NewsQuiz 0510
Quiz master Don Munro is a man who knows you can't believe everything you hear -- but you can repeat it. Steve Stutherland and David Burke join Don Munro for the latest edition of The NewsQuiz. (runs 5:10 May 10, 2013)
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Donkin Open House 0509
Even though it's no longer interested in opening a mine, Xstrata held an Open House in Donkin to update people on the future, and explain how the company plans to deal with any environmental problems it may encounter as the project unfolds. Val Istomin is
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Heritage Gas
We contact the President of Heritage Gas, Jim Bracken, to learn more of their proposed extension of the pipeline in Pictou County, and ask him if Cape Breton might expect natural gas distribution. (runs 7:33 May 09, 2013)
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The Weddin' Dance
A new Cape Breton musical is being staged this weekend in Mabou. Meet the playwright, Brenda Dunphy, and one of the performers, Barry Fougere, who offer a preview of "The Weddin' Dance". (runs 8:14 May 09, 2013)
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Natural Gas In CB
Lots of Nova Scotians have the choice to use natural gas or not. But, natural gas is not an option for us in Cape Breton. We ask one industry expert why not? Lucia MacIsaac is an Instructor in Petroleum Engineering Technology at Cape Breton University.
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Pulp Truckers Protest
Companies that sell wood to the Port Hawkesbury Paper Mill are protesting by NOT delivering wood to the plant until a better price is negotiated. Claude Bourgeois, head of the North Eastern Pulp Truckers Association, explains their actions. (runs 7:02
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Rhyme Time
The Cabot Trail Writers Festival invites you to special day of poetry this Saturday in Sydney. Poets Basma Kavanaugh and Sue Goyette will host writing workshops during the day, and a reading at night. Basma Kavanaugh tells us about "A Day of Poetry". (ru
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Jim St. Clair - Mysterious Visitor
Before the dark days of the First World War, a murky character came to Cape Breton from Europe with unclear intentions. Historian Jim St. Clair brings us the story of Baron William de Ropp on "Then and Now". (runs 8:05 May 08, 2013)
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Tribute Concert Remembering Rita
More than five thousand people attended a tribute concert at Centre 200 for Rita MacNeil called "Home I'll Be: Remembering Rita". All the proceeds from the concert will go to a new scholarship in Rita's name at Cape Breton University. Here's some of what
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Mental Health And Music
As Mental Health Week continues, a renowned Canadian journalist tells us how music helped her cope with her depression, Jan Wong has written a book about her experiences - called "Out of the Blue: A Memoir of Workplace Depression, Recovery, Redemption and
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A Beatle And A Broadcaster
The late broadcaster Jack Columbus once spoke with John Lennon during his famous Bed In For Peace in Montreal. And Jack's widow, Sharon, recently came across that tape. Now, students of teacher Diane Lewis at Mount Carmel in New Waterford get set to unvei
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Arctic Patrol Vessel Costs
Ken Hansen is a maritime security analyst with Dalhousie University's Centre for Foreign Policy Studies, and he discusses why the Irving Shipyard's cost for designing new Arctic Patrol Vessels is more expensive than what other country's have spent on actu
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Highland Village Animators
An acting coach from New Brunswick has helped train animators at the Highland Village in Iona to stay in character, all the time during your visit. Reporter Holly Conners asked animators Catherine Gillis and Sharon MacNeil - what they think of the change.
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Our Grandmothers' Words
A new book released by CBU Press draws on generations of experience and advice from Mi'kmaq women in a collection of stories. Murdena Marshall and Prune Harris offer a preview of the book - "Our Grandmothers' Words. Traditional Stories for Nurturing". (r
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Heavy Water Under The Bridge
The demolition and clean-up at the former Heavy Water Plant site on the Glace Bay to Donkin highway continues. Reporter Hal Higgins visited the site to learn more about the remediation project. (runs 6:55 May 02, 2013)
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West Richmond Education Centre Closing
Raylene McGhee is part of a parents group that prepared a presentation for the Strait Regional School board to keep the West Richmond Education Centre open and make it a community hub school. Raylene tells us what the board decided. (runs 9:23 May 02,
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The Information Morning Issue Panel 0502
We welcome 3 more members of the Information Morning Issue Panel into the studio to share their thoughts and discuss a range of topics -- from tourism to wearing your hat indoors. Leah Noble is a blogger, Ross Hunter is a hospitality consultant and Grant
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Planting Seeds 2
Separating the hybrids from the heirlooms. Niki Jabbour, the author of "The Year-round Vegetable Gardener" offers Reporter Margot Brunelle more tips on planting from seed. (runs 6:36 May 01, 2013)
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Show Me Your Math
Hear how aboriginal culture is being connected to math to encourage and excite students about the world of numbers at the annual "Show Me Your Math" regional fair in Eskasoni. It's the brainchild of Lisa Lunney Borden, a professor in the Faculty of Educat
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Hengeveld Family
In March, 81 year old Jerry Hengeveld died after his car drove off the Englishtown Ferry into St. Ann's Bay. Reporter Holly Conners spoke to Bill Halliday, the son-in-law of Jerry Hengeveld, about how the family is doing. (runs 6:44 May 01, 2013)
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Charter Schools
To learn more about how the Charter School model works, we contact Steve Mumert, Principal of the Valhalla Community School, in Valhalla Center, a small community in Northwest Alberta, and Jolene Kochendorfer, chair of the non profit foundation that opera
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Fuming Over Marijuana
Reporter Wendy Martin brings us the story of one Glace Bay family living next door to a family that grows marijuana for medical use and the bad relations -- and odor -- it's left between them. (runs 6:29 May 01, 2013)
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Jim St. Clair - Glencoe Mills Recipes
On Then & Now, historian Jim St. Clair digests a new cookbook from Glencoe Mills that offers a unique history of food as enjoyed by Cape Bretoners for more than 100 years. (runs 5:42 May 01, 2013)
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Planting Seeds 1
To get a jump on the gardening season, Reporter Margot Brunelle gets a lesson on growing from seed. Margot's guide is Niki Jabbour, author of "The Year-round Vegetable Gardener". (runs 6:48 April 30, 2013)
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The Silver Dart Display
The replica of the Silver Dart will soon be on display at the Bell Museum in Baddeck. The Superintendent of the Museum and one of the men behind the replica describe the process of unpacking the plane and getting it into the building. (runs 9:54 April
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Remembering Tokyo Lloyd
Well known Sydney businessman Lloyd MacDonald died on the weekend. Reporter George Mortimer spoke with a past president of the Sydney Chamber of Commerce, Owen Fitzgerald, on the passing of businessman "Tokyo Lloyd" MacDonald. (runs 4:04 April 29, 201
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Be It Resolved... He's One Funny Guy
Steve Patterson is host of CBC Radio's "The Debaters". He is currently touring Canada with his one man show, and will be in Glace Bay next month at The Savoy. Our host Steve Sutherland has a chat with the funny man. (runs 13:21 April 29, 2013)
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Virtual Bullying....Real Action
The province introduces new legislation around cyber-bullying--the first of its kind in Canada. We speak with the chair of the province's Cyberbullying Task Force, wayne MacKay. Runs 6:55
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An Easy Cell
Hear why Canadian Blood Services needs you to register as a stem cell donor, as we meet a couple of Cape Bretoners and discuss the "One Match" program. Runs 10:17
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Back on the Road
Holly Connors gets an update from the chair of the Strait Area Transit Cooperative, Chris Cook. Runs 3:29
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Newsquiz April 26
Some Assembly Required. Runs 9:37
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Pitching the capital plan
Two CBRM councillors share their thoughts about the recent trip to Halifax and the fallout from it. Runs 11:12
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Communicating for cod
We hear what the former cod fishery tells us about Cheticamp's history. Runs 8:13
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Would new laws really prevent cyber-bullying?
There are new calls to change the criminal code to deal with cyberbullying, in the wake of Rehtaeh Parsons' death. We find out what those changes could be ... and if they'd really make a difference. Runs 6:30
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Fishing For Answers
Research students prepare to probe Lake Ainslie to learn how the invasive small mouth bass are affecting other fish. Runs 7:35
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A Crowning Glory at Louisbourg
We recall the time one of Queen Victoria's sons and his family came to Cape Breton to visit Louisbourg, as it prepares for the 300th anniversary celebrations. Runs 7:32
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Rita Remembered
Our volunteer PartyLine correspondent for Big Pond and area is Mike Britten. He attended Rita's funeral service yesterday and reflects on community reaction and what she meant to Big Pond. (runs 6:12 April 23, 2013)
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Justice Delayed And Denied
Nova Scotia's Minister of Justice Ross Landry, and 2 Cape Breton MLAs Allan MacMaster and Michel Samson, share thoughts on the Supreme Court of Canada's announcement regarding Fenwick MacIntosh. (runs 6:54 April 23, 2013)
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Coastal Mapping
Hear about an innovative first for the Nova Scotia Community College that involves mapping our shore line. Tim Webster is a research scientist with the Applied Geomatics Research Group at the Middleton campus of NSCC. He explains the project. (runs 7:25
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Organ Donation Awareness
Its an issue that's truly a matter of life and death. This week is a week to raise awareness about the need for organ and tissue donation. And, to help raise that awareness, we hear from a New Waterford woman and her experience with organ donation. (runs
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WeirdBeard Troupe
We shine the spotlight on the black light theatre company, "WeirdBeard Troupe", as it gets set to present "Three Little Pigs" at the Boardmore Playhouse. Associate Producer Nicole MacLennan takes us to a rehearsal where we get to meet some of the members
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Fenwick MacIntosh Update
The Ernest Fenwick MacIntosh case goes before the Supreme Court of Canada today. Reporter Brian DuBreuil reviews the case and sets up the legal arguments. (runs 7:45 April 22, 2013)
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HRM Mayor Mike Savage
It's common for federal and provincial politicians of all stripes to come to Cape Breton for a visit. It's incredibly rare, though, that the Mayor of Nova Scotia's biggest city comes to call. We ask Halifax Regional Municipal Mayor Mike Savage about his v
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No Sunday Herald Anymore
Extra, Extra, HEAR all about it. The Chronicle Herald has decided to drop its Sunday paper and beef up its Saturday edition. We find out why from Ian Thompson, the Associate Publisher of the Chronicle Herald. (runs 8:46 April 19, 2013)
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Strait Transit Users 0418
About 300 passengers a month were left without transportation when the Strait Area Transit shut down. Reporter Joan Weeks spoke to former passenger Anne MacDougall, and Guysborough Antigonish Strait Health Authority spokesperson Peggy Mahon about the shu
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The Information Morning Issue Panel 0418
We convene 3 opinionated Cape Bretoners to hash over the issues of the day. Jenn Power, Stephen Tobin, and Alison Uhma discuss the media coverage of the Rehtaeh Parsons case and the death of Margaret Thatcher in the second edition of our new Issue Panel.
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Certified Snow Crab
Nova Scotia snow crab processors will now receive a seal of approval from the Marine Stewardshp Council. Reporter Holly Conners spoke with Peter Norsworthy, a consultant who's been working with the producers association, about the new certification. (run
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Rita MacNeil - Leadership Series 2009
Rita MacNeil got her start as a singer in the women's movement back in the 70's. After early struggles with no money & a marriage breakdown, she became a trailblazer for Cape Breton artists. But she's more than a singer-songwriter. She's had her own book
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CBU's New 4-year Degree
Its music to the ears of the industry, Cape Breton University will offer a four year degree in traditional music. Associate Professor of Ethno-Musicology, Heather Sparling explains the new degree to Reporter Yvonne LeBlanc-Smith. (runs 6:03 April 17, 2
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Joella Foulds Remembers Rita
Rita MacNeil known as Cape Breton's first lady of song has died, she was 68. Joella Foulds performed with Rita in the early days. She reflects on their friendship and Rita's legacy. (runs 13:14 April 17, 2013)
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Rita MacNeil From 2009
Cape Breton's songstress Rita MacNeil died last night following complications from surgery. From humble beginnings in Big Pond, Nova Scotia, Rita overcame personal struggles to become one of Canada's best loved artists. (runs 16:04 April 17, 2013)
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The Man With The Plan
The Strait Regional School Board has released its new strategic plan. Superintendent Ford Rice talks about what's in it, and why parents should care. (runs 7:51 April 17, 2013)
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Running Scared
We hear from one Cape Breton runner who was in Boston, and finished the Marathon shortly before the explosion. Runs 6:52
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All charged up to talk
When you're the president of a university you need a lot of energy. And energy is something CBU's David Wheeler knows about. He'll be the keynote speaker today at a conference on Renewable Energy. Runs 7:31
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Shelter From the Storm
As Talbot House prepares to re-open, we hear from 3 former residents of the recovery centre as they discuss what Talbot House did for them. Runs 7:55
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A new start for Talbot House
Father Paul Abbass is the Executive Director of Talbot House, he explains how the residential addictions treatment facility was able to re-open its doors. Runs 10:38
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Reality TV meets Shakespeare
Many see him as high brow culture. Many see it as low brow culture. But turns out Shakespeare and American Idol have more in common than first meets the eye. We talk "Shakespearean Idol" Scott Sharplin. Runs 6:56
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New life, new artists for Co-Op Artisinale
we wheel on over to Cheticamp to hear how new life has been breathed into la Co-operative Artisanale and what plans it has for its future. Runs 8:50
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Deals on Wheels for Nigeria
A Van-Tastic Story about Nigeria's need for used cars from Canada. Runs 6:56
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Inspiring the youth of today to be the medical...
We hear from Dr. Ron Stewart and a visiting physician and lecturer who are both part of the Medlink program. Runs 10:44
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Newsquiz April 12
He's not only listed in the "Who's Who" book of radio....He has his own entry in the "Why Oh Why" section. Don Munro with the Newsquiz! Runs 7:33
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The Gate Keepers
The CBC's Phonse Jessome has more on this week's story about biker gangs in Nova Scotia. Runs 7:56
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Off to a strong start
We hear Mairinn Campbell's submission to our "Page Turner Project". Runs: 5:20
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Off to a strong start Part 2
We hear Alexander Clements submission to our "Page Turner Project." Runs 3:31
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Collective Wisdom - Childhood Dreams
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? Were there people who encouraged or discouraged you in your dream? In this month's Collective Wisdom; Dave Atkinson explores our childhood dreams. Runs 4:55
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Hope and help for the Strait Area Transit
The T.T.C. in Toronto needs government help to keep the wheels on its bussess running. So does New York's system. So why would the Strait Area Transit be any different? We'll hear from the Warden of Richmond County following yesterday's meeting on fund
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Stopping the suicides
Just six short months after the suicide of B-C teenager, Amanda Todd, another eerily similar case is making headlines. We speak with Wendy MacGregor, an anti-bullying advocate from Nova Scotia, about how to make the headlines stop. Runs 9:46
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Caretakers of the Trail
We discuss the forming of a new community group that would improve, look after, and help market the Cabot Trail.
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Thinking creatively
When it comes to saving small schools, some Nova Scotians have been thinking creatively--and have pursued the "community hub school" approach. We explore the concept. Runs 14:34
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4 Churches, 2 Faiths, One God
As United Church congregations and the Baptist Church in Sydney looks to combine, Jim St. Clair examines the historic differences and the common Christian ground. Runs
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Victoria County Joins REN
In with the new, out with the old. Recently, Victoria County decided to join the new Regional Development Agency for the area. We hear more about the creation of the Regional Enterprise Network for Cape Breton. (runs 5:20 March 27, 2013)
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Doctor Recruitment
New doctors are needed everywhere. So what is Pictou County's secret to recruiting 10 in the past 8 months? We find out from Dr. Nicole Boutilier, Vice President of Medical Affairs with the Pictou County Health Authority. (runs 7:45 March 28, 2013)
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Richmond County Wind Turbine
It may seem like wherever a wind turbine is proposed, trouble is stirred up. That's the case in Richmond County as there's opposition to Scotian Windfields latest project. We hear from company CEO Barry Zwicker. (runs 9:15 March 28, 2013)
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DFO Cuts
It plays an important role in our region, but given more cuts to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, some are asking if the DFO can actually carry out its intended work. For reaction, we contact Jeff Hutchings, a professor of biology at Dalhousie Univ
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Aboriginal Business Funding
The recent federal budget granted $5 million to expand CBU's Aboriginal Business Studies nationally. We learn more from Cape Breton University's Purdy Crawford Chair in Aboriginal Business, Dr. Keith Brown. (runs 9:17 March 27, 2013)
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Jim St. Clair - Love At Arichat
When you think of getting "hitched" you don't think of horses and sleigh rides. But, community historian Jim St. Clair is, on his weekly column "Then and Now", he has a wintery tale of love and elopment in Arichat. (runs 8:12 March 27, 2013)
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Parks And Protected Spaces
Awe-inspiring landscapes define our province. And the government wants to make sure more of those magnificent landscapes are protected. It also wants your input before a new plan is in place for protected spaces and parks. We hear about the areas here in
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Educating "Go To Program" Educators
We find out more about an interesting program being taught to teachers regarding mental health and their students. Lindsay Latham works with the Schools Plus program for the Cape Breton Victoria School Board and Delores Boudreau is a guidance councilor wi
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Skiing Is Believing
We profile 2 Cape Bretoners who make their living skiing in British Columbia. Steve Sutherland has a chat with Cape Breton ski pros, Ron Bettes and Jeff MacLennan. (runs 10:02 March 25, 2013)
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Reviving the spirits of poor, hopeless, and...
Bill Strickland is coming to Cape Breton as part of the "Growing A Creative Economy Conference".
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To Play Or Not To Play
We hear from Professor Rachel Baker's presentation about how young children learn about tools.
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Prepping for the provincial budget
A colourful conversation with Premier Darrell Dexter who's in Sydney this morning. Runs
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Sydney or Sept Iles
We hear from the Mayor of the Quebec town which is also being considered for an iron ore plant by Severstal.
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Whistle while you work
How about "whistle AS your work. In this instllament of our week long research series, we meet the woman behind something called "The Mill Whistle" project. Runs 5:52
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What's in store
The man behind a project to fill empty storefronts in Seattle with artists and art. He'll be on the island next week as part of the CBCCD's Creative Economy Conference. Runs 6:46
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A hemorrhaging municipality
CBRM seeks a bailout from the province and the feds. Runs 10:51
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The Trojan horse of education
We meet the man behind an eye-opening project aimed at helping disadvantged kids. Runs 11:38
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Research that's "going for a song"
We continue our series about Research Week at CBU amd ask what does songwriting tell us about our sense of self. Runs 8:23
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Go As Far West As You Can
Jim St. Clair joins us with the story of the Minister's Son on Then and Now. Runs 6:06
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Steeling for opportunity
The Deputy Premier, Frank Corbett, and the CAO of the CBRM, Marie Walsh, share their thoughts on the idea of a Russia company establishing a metallic facility in Sydney. Runs 8:20
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Fighting fire with...fire stories
We meet a burn victim who's on tour telling teens about the dangers of lighting grass fires for fun.
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Deodorized and medicated fish
Eating fish is healthy. Taking medicine is healthy, too. But how healthy is it when fish start ingesting the medications and personal care products we consume? Dr. Ken Oakes is looking into that and shares his findings.
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Concerns about the Made in Nova Scotia Process
First Nations community members speak their minds about treaty rights. Runs 6:37
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Room To Grow
The Harbourside Commercial Park in Sydney has plans to expand.
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Remembering the late Hugh Tweedie
Hugh Tweedie died suddenly in Florida. He was 71.
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Filling the Nest
Now that the Screaming Eagles less-than-successful season is over, how do fans feel about coming back next year?
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A passenger ferry service across Sydney harbour
Stantec Consulting was at the civic centre last night presenting their ideas for a passenger ferry across Syndey harbour. George Mortimer reports. (Runs:9:16 0315)
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Housing Costs Go Through The Roof in Membertou
The community comes up with a plan that would see residents making mortgage payments that are more than double what most people pay now. Chief Terry Paul explains. (Runs: 6:36 0315)
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Maritime Intercollegiate Women's Hockey Championship
It's a big weekend for women's hockey at Cape Breton University. (Runs: 8:06 0315)
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One of the best in the world at what she does.
The first woman ever to win gold in Olympic ski-cross... Ashleigh McIvor, she's on her way to hit the slopes at Ben Eoin. (Runs: 8:42 0315)
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Newsquiz
Don Munro was in a pinata store. They had a sign: You Buy It, You Break It. (Runs: 6:39 0315)
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MS Treatment CCSVI
The so-called "Liberation Treatment" for MS has inspired much public controversy. Many doctors say we should slow down and cool it... but many patients say any possibility at relief should go full steam ahead. We speak with Dr. Anthony Traboulsee, Medical Director of the UBC Hospital MS Clinic, who's been given permission to hold Canada's first clinical trial. (runs 6:29 March 14, 2013)
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Province Closing Fire Towers
Where there's smoke, there's fire... so we ask Charlie Parker, the Nova Scotia Minister of Natural Resources, why our extensive network of fire towers across the province will decline. (runs 6:57 March 14, 2013)
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Take Yourself There
Using the new catch phrase, "Take Yourself There", Nova Scotia reveals its latest campaign in an effort to draw more tourists to our shores. We talk to Patrick Sullivan, the CEO of the Nova Scotia Tourism Agency, about the new campaign. (runs 8:54 March 14, 2013)
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CB Job Seekers
Sam Boutilier works for his wife, Mary Boutilier. She owns the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory franchise at the Mayflower Mall in Sydney. Reporter Yvonne LeBlanc-Smith spoke to Sam about the increasing number of Cape Bretoners coming to the store looking for work. (runs 4:56 March 13, 2013)
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New RENs - Regional Economic Networks
With Federal funding no longer available to Regional Development Agencies, the plan is to setup new regional economic networks with one "REN" to service the whole island. To find out where this idea stands, and whether it's even a possibility, we contact Economic and Rural Development Minister Percy Paris. (runs 8:22 March 13, 2013)
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Jim St. Clair - Senator's Corner
When you drive through Glace Bay, you may know the spot called "Senator's Corner". A listener asked community historian Jim St. Clair, "Who was the Senator behind the name?" Jim tells the story on "Then & Now". (runs 7:18 March 13, 2013)
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Branch 2 Legion Closing
Members fought the good fight, but the battle to remain open is over. Jean Marie Deveaux, President of the Royal Canadian Legion's Nova Scotia-Nunavut Command, spoke to Reporter George Mortimer about the closure of the Reserve Mines Legion. (runs 3:31 March 12, 2013)
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The Birches - For Sale
Larry and Barb MacPherson, owners of The Birches Country Inn in Ben Eoin, speaks with Reporter Holly Conners about the property being listed for sale, their asking price is 1.7 million dollars. (runs 6:02 March 12, 2013)
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Hungry No More
It's a serious and drastic way to make a point. But after 11 days, Shelley Young of Eskasoni has ended her hunger strike. We chat with her again to discuss what changed and what lies ahead. And we speak with Membertou Chief Terry Paul on the matter as well. (runs 15:46 March 12, 2013)
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Inside Waterville
There are some alarming statistics about the violence that's going on behind locked doors at Nova Scotia's main youth jail in Waterville. CBC has obtained government documents that tell a hidden story, Reporter Jean Laroche has the details. (runs 11:07 March 12, 2013)
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A New Library?
CBRM Mayor Cecil Clarke spoke with Reporter George Mortimer about the need for a new library for downtown Sydney and what he wants to see happen. (runs 4:13 March 11, 2013)
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Baddeck Marine
The project to build a new Marina at Ben Eoin has raised concerns especially about ECBC's funding of the project. We hear reaction from Stewart Germani, President and CEO of Baddeck Marine. (runs 8:08 March 11, 2013)
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Hunger Strike - Shelley Young
The Idle No More movement switches gears to focus on the negotiations for Mi'kmaq self government. To learn more, we contact Shelley Young of Eskasoni who is one of two aboriginal women on a hunger strike at the Millbrook Reserve. (runs 10:08 March 11, 2013)
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CBU Students' Union President Elect
Meet Matt Latimer, the incoming President of the Students' Union at Cape Breton University. He's a 3rd year business student from Sydney River and we've reached him travelling with the Orange Army on the CBU fan club bus. (runs 6:44 March 11, 2013)
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Haggett's Dairy Re-Opens
Reporter Yvonne LeBlanc-Smith takes a trip to Georges River to hear more about the re-opening and renaming of the late George Haggett's convenience store. Mark and Kelly Jackson, a local couple living and working in Alberta, operate "George's Country Convenience" with the help of family here at home. (runs 6:35 March 08, 2013)
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Women In The Church
As cardinals in Rome get ready to choose the next leader of more than 1 billion Catholics, we take a closer look at the role of women in the church with Mary Ellen Chown, the national coordinator for the Catholic Network for Women's Equality. (runs 7:01 March 08, 2013)
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EI Meeting
It was standing room only at a town hall meeting in Sydney on the changes to employment insurance. We hear from Tony Tracy, Atlantic representative of the Canadian Labour Congress, Suzanne MacNeil of the Cape Breton District Labour Council, Karen Blair of the Adult Learning Association of Cape Breton County and Dean Tupper, with the Federation of Labour. (runs 6:13 March 08, 2013)
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ECMA 25th Year
Its twenty-five years for the East Coast Music Awards. Reporter Phlis McGregor talks about where the annual awards event has gone and how it could be improved in the future. (runs 9:30 March 08, 2013)
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A Boatload Of Questions
Over the past few months, many people have asked many questions about ECBC's funding of the Ben Eoin Marina project... but there've been few chances to ask those questions of the guy in charge. Well - today, we got our chance! Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation CEO John Lynn agreed to extended interview on the marina project and the Royal Cape Breton Yacht Club deal. He was joined by ECBC Executive Director General Marlene Usher. (runs 20:34 March 07, 2013)
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SNE Sea Products Building
With its wharf collapsing, concerns have been raised about the old SNE fish plant in Louisbourg. It's not only unsightly, it may contain asbestos. Reporter Joan Weeks spoke to Lloydette MacDonald, manager of the Louisbourg Harbour Authority, and CBRM Councillor Kevin Saccary. (runs 8:14 March 07, 2013)
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Ben Eoin Subdivision
Reporter Wendy Martin went to Ben Eoin for a look at Cape Breton's newest subdivision, its next to Ski Ben Eoin and The Lakes Golf Club. Director General of Property Management for Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation, Gerard Shaw, talks about ECBC's investment. (runs 6:39 March 07, 2013)
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Falling For The Army
The Sydney Garrison in the Northend is erecting a unique tower to train soldiers, the new structure is part of a recruitment strategy. Reporter Yvonne LeBlanc-Smith contacted Captain Derrick Fredericks, the Operations Officer for 36th Combat Engineer Regiment, to learn more. (runs 7:08 March 07, 2013)
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A Lively Idea
An idea that's all wet. A company in Arichat has created a way to ship live snow crab to customers worldwide. We hear about it from Andrew Burch, the general manager of NovaCan Live Seafood in Arichat. (runs 6:32 March 06, 2013)
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Bully For You
The Province of Nova Scotia hires a man to train teachers about how to help stop bullying. Dr. Stan Kutcher, the Sun Life Financial Chair in Adolescent Mental Health, and director WHO Collaborating Centre, Dalhousie University and the IWK Health Centre, tells us about the innovative "Go To" program. (runs 8:59 March 06, 2013)
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Go Capers, Go!
Meet a couple of super-CBU fans who are getting ready to ride a bus to Ottawa to cheer on the Capers' mens basketball team in the CIS Championship. Allan MacDonald is a Bachelor of Business Administration student from New Waterford, and Kristin MacDonald is a Bachelor of Arts student from Howie Centre, they are members of The Orange Army. (runs 6:08 March 06, 2013)
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Cleared For Take Off
We speak with Stphane Songe, an inventor in Cheticamp, who's the co-creator of a small unmanned helicopter ( U-A-V, or unmanned aerial vehicle) commonly known as a drone. He tells us about their company, SkySquirrel Technologies. (runs 7:39 March 06, 2013)
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Jim St. Clair - Millionaires Cup Quest
The biggest topic of talk 100 years ago in Sydney, was the one that dominates discussions for many today - the fight to win the Stanley Cup. On "Then and Now", Jim St. Clair provides a play-by-play, of sorts, on the Sydney Millionaires and their quest for the Cup. (runs 6:17 March 06, 2013)
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Access 808 Youth Centre
Reporter Holly Conners takes us on a tour of the new drop-in centre in Sydney that aims to help homeless youth. Peggy Vassallo is the director of Access 808, and we hear from one of the teens who uses the centre. We've agreed not to use his name. (runs 6:48 March 05, 2013)
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Airing Dirty Laundry
Meet a Cape Bretoner who edits an on-line celebrity gossip blog... Annemarie LeBlanc is editor-in-chief of MLRP Media Group, which hosts the blog "Celeb Dirty Laundry", she's speaking at the 3rd Cape Breton Online Marketing Conference in Baddeck. (runs 8:15 March 05, 2013)
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Municipal Budget Consultations
CBRM Mayor Cecil Clarke and staff launched public budget consultation meetings in mid-February to give residents a chance for input in the upcoming budget process. Reporter George Mortimer asked the Mayor what kind of feedback they've received. (runs 6:51 March 04, 2013)
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Social Media Success
Travel Alberta recently increased its number of social media followers by 1000 percent. We get advice from Travel Alberta on marketing online and find out what Cape Breton can learn from how they did it. (runs 7:15 March 04, 2013)
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L'Ardoise Medical Clinic
People in Eastern Richmond County have been working on getting new digs for their medical clinic for several years now. And next month the digging is set to start. Margaret Morrison is Building Committee Chair for the new Dr. W. K. Kingston Memorial Community Health Centre in L'Ardoise. (runs 5:49 March 04, 2013)
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Shopping For Healthy Choices
Natasha Harrietha is a professional dietitian for Sobey's Glace Bay and Prince Street stores. She offers some tips on how to fill your grocery cart with healthy choices. (runs 9:10 March 04, 2013)
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Reaction To Weather Discussion
We hear your thoughts on weather reporting these days, and whether it's overblown. We won't call it a "storm" of response... but we recieved some calls, e-mails and tweets. (runs 9:47 March 01, 2013)
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Screaming Eagles Coach
We get the game plan from Cape Breton Screaming Eagles coach and general manager Marc Andr Dumont about management's goal of building the team. (runs 6:51 March 01, 2013)
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CBU Capers Men's Basketball
Go Capers Go... our sports guy Charlie Cuff previews the Capers Men's Basketball team heading to the AUS championships this weekend in Halifax. (runs 6:45 March 01, 2013)
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Laughing Yoga
We're laughing all the way to the... yoga mat! Vonnie King is from Groves Point, and she teaches laughing yoga. So, we've invited her into the studio for a lesson. (runs 5:22 March 01, 2013)
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NS Anti-Bullying Strategy
Yesterday, children across Nova Scotia wore pink to take a stand against bullying. Today, we contact Nova Scotia's Minister of Education Ramona Jennex to learn more about the government's strategy to curb bullying in the province. (runs 8:49 February 28, 2013)
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Weather Discussion
Whither the weather... coverage... Parker Donham and the Managing Director for CBC in the Maritimes, Andrew Cochran, discuss how we, the CBC, cover the weather. (runs 17:49 February 28, 2013)
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Aboriginal Youth Justice
Bringing Culture Inside is a new program hoping to reconnect Aboriginal young offenders with their Mi'kmaq culture and community. The province has partnered with the Mi'kmaq Legal Support Network, Paula Marshall is Executive Director of the network. Ross Landry is Nova Scotia's Minister of Justice. (runs 7:41 February 28, 2013)
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Sailing The Northwest Passage
Its the story of a modern-day epic adventure, meet Scott Bishop, a guy from New Glasgow who's a regular visitor to Cape Breton... he tells us about spending a big part of last year sailing through the Northwest Passage. (runs 13:02 February 27, 2013)
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Lobster Season To Open Early
We talk with Lloyd MacInnis, a fisherman in Breton Cove, who's not happy about early opening of the lobster fishery on the eastern side of our Island. This year, fishing in Area 27, from Cape North to Forchu, will begin on May 4th. (runs 6:50 February 27, 2013)
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Species At Risk
The Unama'ki Institute of Natural Resources offers to train people who make a living on the water on how to identify, handle, and release species at risk that are caught by mistake. Shelley Denny is a biologist and research coordinator with UINR, and Jarret Corke is representing MARS - Marine Animal Response Society. (runs 8:01 February 27, 2013)
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Jim St. Clair - Cape Mabou Plane Crash
Disaster in the snow, 70 years ago. Our community historian Jim St. Clair has been reviewing the tragic event of a war-time plane crash near Cape Mabou on "Then and Now". (runs 8:37 February 27, 2013)
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Inverness County Cares In Kenya
The group "Inverness County Cares" reaches out to refugees and finds itself lending a helping hand in Africa. We'll hear about their uplifting work from Michael Ojolek, a member of the group, and Brother Kennedy Oronjo, founder of the St. Charles Lwanga Children's Centre in Nairobi. (runs 7:34 February 26, 2013)
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Anything Goes - CBU Production
We get a preview of the musical being staged at the Boardmore Theatre, its Cole Porter's "Anything Goes". Bruce Cathcart is the Director, Carol Ann MacDougall and Todd Pettigrew are two of the performers. (runs 8:33 February 26, 2013)
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An Unhealthy Situation
Giving new meaning to the term "ambulance chaser". Alberta is enticing many of our paramedics to move West. We contact David Phillips, a Cape Breton paramedic, to find out why he, and so many of his Nova Scotia colleagues may be lured westward. (runs 8:06 February 25, 2013)
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High School Football Returns
This Fall, Sydney Academy will be fielding a football team for the first time in more than 25 years. Joel LeBlanc is the Athletic Director at Sydney Academy, and Lorne Burke is the coach with the Cape Breton Panthers and he'll coach the Sydney Academy team, too. (runs 8:06 February 25, 2013)
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Global Trends In Education
Alex Usher is President of Higher Education Strategy Associates and Editor-in-Chief of Global Higher Education Strategy Monitor, he is presenting a public lecture at Cape Breton University on global trends in higher education. (runs 8:02 February 25, 2013)
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Port Summit In Sydney
We hear from Federal Labour Minister Lisa Raitt who spoke last night at the Port Summit in Sydney. And we learn what the Port of Sydney can learn from the Port of Hamilton, Bruce Wood is President and CEO. (runs 11:37 February 22, 2013)
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John Harker
Bidding adieu... to CBU. John Harker gets set to step-down as President of Cape Breton University. Before he leaves, we have a feature interview with him about his time at CBU, and the changes that have taken place in the past 10 years. (runs 16:57 February 22, 2013)
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Oscars And Trivia
May I have the envelope, please. Movie goers the world over will be watching the 85th Academy Awards, The Oscars 2013. One of our favourite film afficiandos, Ruby Ramji, joins us to review the films that have been nominated for this year's Oscars. Plus, your chance to win a pair of movie passes in our live, on-air Oscar Trivia. (runs 11:30 February 22, 2013)
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New Company In Town
Meet the interesting tech whiz behind a new electronics business in Coxheath, and learn about one of her latest inventions. Reporter Holly Conners spoke to the electronics / software designer -- and Paralympic athlete -- Stephanie Timmer, about her company, Keltic Tek. (runs 8:00 February 21, 2013)
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Cuff - Eagles "Off The Record"
The Cape Breton Screaming Eagles go off the record. Team management held a rare question and answer session with fans. Our sports guy Charlie Cuff was there and tells us what transpired. (runs 5:55 February 21, 2013)
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Cursive Writing - A Write Off
Did you know schools in Nova Scotia no longer have time for cursive writing, and some people are worried about the consequences. Concerned parents are forced to hire tutors to teach it to their children. Reporter Margot Brunelle has the story. (runs 10:04 February 20, 2013)
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Port Summit Planned
CBRM Mayor Cecil Clarke gets set for a summit to talk about the future of the Port of Sydney. The Mayor tells us what he has mapped out for the 2 day event. (runs 10:57 February 20, 2013)
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Fracking Future
Fracking has its fair share of opponents. But the Strait Area Chamber of Commerce is urging Inverness County to reconsider the by-law banning the practice of hydraulic fracturing. To find out why, we contact Damian MacInnis, Executive Director of the Chamber. (runs 5:39 February 20, 2013)
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Inverness County Food Security
Dwayne MacDonald is Councillor for District 6 in Inverness County and he's also the Deputy Warden. He tells us why the Municipality is establishing a new Food Security Committee, their goal is to ensure safe, secure, locally produced food. (runs 4:58 February 19, 2013)
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Michique Handbags Update
Success is in the bag for Michelle Newcombe and Monique Delisle, the sisters behind Michique Handbags. Reporter Holly Conners visited their small Sydney workshop and discovered their high-end purses will soon be shipping across Canada. (runs 4:32 February 19, 2013)
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Physical Literacy Workshop
All children should be literate. But what about being "physically literate". We take a serious look at playing around as we talk about the importance of "physical literacy" for children. (runs 6:07 February 19, 2013)
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Ski Cape Smokey Open
Over the weekend, many people took to the slopes of Smokey for the first time this season. We speak to Larry Dauphinee, the Chair of Smokey Community Centre, thats the organization that runs the ski hill in Ingonish. (runs 2:41 February 18, 2013)
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Damage - Textile Art Exhibit
We visit what must be one of the more provocative exhibits to be displayed at the Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design. We inspect "Damage" - textile art by Mary MacIntosh who is the first NSCAD artist-in-residence at the Centre. (runs 6:24 February 18, 2013)
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School Board Funding
The NDP government gives School Boards in Nova Scotia some good news, saying they'll be getting more money next fiscal year. The Minister of Education, Ramona Jennex, tells us about the increased funding. (runs 9:51 February 15, 2013)
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Cataract Surgery
According to eye specialists, people who get cataract surgery in Nova Scotia may not get the best quality lenses unless they can afford to pay for an upgrade to the soft lens. Reporter Bob Murphy has been investigating this. (runs 6:56 February 15, 2013)
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Zombie Love
Two Cape Breton actors stumble in to tell us about a new play being mounted by the Cape Breton Stage Company, its just in time for Valentine's Day. Erin and James Thompson also act out a scene from Scott Sharplin's ZomRomCom. (runs 7:03 February 14, 2013)
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Basketball For All
Basketball Cape Breton has hired its first-ever Executive Director in an attempt to get more Cape Bretoners playing. We meet and go one-on-one with Kenneth MacQueen. (runs 8:46 February 14, 2013)
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Judge And Fury
A Justice of the Nova Scotia Supreme Court gets irate over the number of Nova Scotians failing to show up for jury duty, and now, he wants answers from the truants who must explain themselves in court. Reporter Blair Rhodes presents that story. (runs 7:41 February 14, 2013)
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Community Sector Council
The Province of Nova Scotia has created a new Community Sector Council to offer help to volunteer and non-profit organizations. But is it the best way to help them? We hear from one critic, Susan Plath, she is the Executive Director of Town House in Glace Bay and an executive member of the Cape Breton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations. (runs 9:09 February 13, 2013)
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Race The Cape
It may be months away, but it'll be sailing our way before you know it. Jennifer Rowe and Jamie MacMullin are the co-founders of Race The Cape, a four leg sailboat race on the Bras d'Or from July 17-22, 2013. (runs 9:34 February 13, 2013)
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Jim St. Clair - Bell Love Story
In honour of Valentine's Day, community historian Jim St. Clair has a love story for the ages, he recalls the love between Mabel and Alexander Graham Bell in Baddeck on "Then and Now". (runs 5:56 February 13, 2013)
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Victoria County Council Report 0212
For the latest from Victoria County Council, we contact our municipal affairs correspondent Jim Morrow of Middle River. He is also the publisher of the Victoria Standard. (runs 5:34 February 12, 2013)
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Inverness County Council Report 0212
Rankin MacDonald is the editor of the Inverness Oran, and our Inverness County Council correspondent. He brings us all the news from the latest meeting of council in Inverness County. (runs 7:28 February 12, 2013)
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Wagmatcook Housing Concern
Reporter Joan Weeks spoke to Annie Oleson, an 84-year-old woman in Wagmatcook, about her concerns of living in a mobile home while in a wheelchair. Band Manager for Wagmatcook First Nation Brian Arbuthnot told Joan everyone is concerned but when it comes to housing, there are no easy answers. (runs 8:02 February 12, 2013)
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Heart Healthy Kids
When it comes to getting kids active and sticking to an exercise regime, a study from the Maritime Heart Centre shows a little peer pressure goes a long way. Dr. Camille Hancock Friesen, a pediatric heart surgeon in Halifax, explains her most recent study on children in grades 4 to 6. (runs 8:44 February 11, 2013)
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A Narrative Of Race
Dr. Graham Reynolds holds the Viola Desmond Chair in Social Justice at Cape Breton University, he will give an interesting public lecture this morning on campus. But, he gives you a preview first into "A Narrative of Race in Canadian History". (runs 5:56 February 11, 2013)
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Dominion Beach Berm
Starting this week, a berm to protect Dominion Beach from storm surges will be constructed by a New Brunswick firm. Reporter George Mortimer spoke with Regional Councillor Darren Bruckschwaiger about the project. (runs 5:29 February 11, 2013)
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Light Up A Life Recognized
Sydney-Victoria Member of Parliament Mark Eyking rose in the House of Commons to recognize your generosity and CBC Cape Breton's "Light Up A Life" campaign in aid of Feed Nova Scotia. (runs 1:28 February 08, 2013)
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Celebrating The Chinese New Year
With the Chinese New Year beginning this weekend, we meet 2 students at Cape Breton University getting ready to celebrate the Year of the Snake. Kun Liu and Minqi Zhao are studying in the Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management program. (runs 6:15 February 08, 2013)
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By-law Officer Wanted
The Town of Port Hawkesbury does not have a by-law officer, enforcement now falls on town staff. So administration has called for Expressions of Interest for someone to enforce their by-laws. Reporter Joan Weeks spoke to Meris Freimanis, the Chief Administrative Officer of Port Hawkesbury, about the new job. (runs 4:32 February 07, 2013)
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Talbot House Recovered
One of the biggest proponents of Talbot House is Board Chair Dr. John Gainer, he reflects on the fact the addictions recovery centre in Frenchvale will soon re-open its doors, after a year of uncertainty. (runs 12:29 February 07, 2013)
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Slick Moves
It's happened before, oil unleashed off our coast, so what if it happens again? Turns out we're not as ready as we could be for an oil spill off our shores. Nova Scotia Minister of Energy Charlie Parker tells us how the province plans to change that. (runs 6:18 February 07, 2013)
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Sea Of Optimism
The Irving shipbuilding contract promises countless jobs in our region. Alex Paul of the Unama'ki Economic Benefits Office explains how the aboriginal community could benefit, thanks to new federal funds. (runs 5:24 February 07, 2013)
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