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October 2010 Archives

A Glass Act

Posted by Glenn Carey

Find out how you can watch glass being hand blown on Cape Breton's North Shore. Glass Artisans Studio and Gallery on the North Shore is opening a new glass blowing studio today and owner Wendy Smith tells us about it. (runs 8:24)

Hall Of Famer

Posted by Glenn Carey

Another Cape Breton name for the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame. As Carl "Bucky" Buchanan prepares to be inducted, our Sports Guy Charlie Cuff brings us a look at Carl's accomplishments. (runs 9:25)

Homeroom Heartbreak

Posted by Glenn Carey

Three students in Grade 10 at Holy Angels High School in Sydney tell Reporter Wendy Martin why they're devastated over news their school might close in June 2011. (runs 8:13)

Approaching Farm-ageddon

Posted by Glenn Carey

A new Agricultural Land Use report says we need to do a better job of protecting farmland across Nova Scotia. The Minister of Agriculture John McDonnell rolls up his sleeves to talk about how he plans to respond to the recommendations. (runs 9:25)

Changing Emergency Care

Posted by Glenn Carey

We all want our local Emergency Room to stay open 24 hours a day, every day. But a new report on Emergency Care in Nova Scotia says a number of ERs in Cape Breton should consider another model already in place at the Musquodobit Valley Hospital. (runs 9:18)

Jill MacPherson

Posted by Glenn Carey

JillDSCF7108tng.jpgJill MacPherson of Port Morien takes the phrase think global, act local and stands it on its head, she thinks local and acts global.

The recent CBU grad ran a chapter of Amnesty International and Save the Children at the University. And, we first met her last winter when she was a global ambassador for the Active 8 campaign of the Atlantic Council for International Cooperation. It was a campaign to get people make pledges for change locally and globally.

Now the 25 year old is in Kenya, working with Save the Children. We managed to catch up with Jill this summer, before she left. 

Jill MacPherson  (runs 13:11)

Diagnosis Downsize

Posted by Glenn Carey

The author of the new ER report, Dr. John Ross, has recommendations on how to treat the ailing emergency care system, and Cape Breton District Health Authority CEO John Malcom reacts to the plan. (runs 16:05)

Crossing The Line

Posted by Glenn Carey

Meet Sheila LeBlanc, a woman from Cheticamp, who's urging hockey parents to call a time out on their bad behaviour at the rink, and let the kids enjoy the game. (runs 13:53)

Airline Follow-up

Posted by Glenn Carey

CBC Reporter Jack Julian had a chance to meet and speak to the President of East Coast Airways, Jay Hasson, about allegations made public recently. (runs 6:23)

A Trust for Taylor

Posted by Glenn Carey

Emily Mitchell, the mother of Taylor Mitchell, the young woman killed by a coyote last year in the Highlands, has established a Legacy Trust with the David Suzuki Foundation in honour of her daughter. (runs 6:39)

Airline Debt

Posted by Glenn Carey

The president of East Coast Airways, a new Maritime Airline, leaves a trail of debts and angry creditors in the United States, Reporter Jack Julian explains. (runs 8:49)

Allan MacMaster

Posted by Glenn Carey

AllanDSC00103tng.jpgAsk Inverness MLA Allan MacMaster the quintessential Cape Breton question, "What's your father's name?", and he'll answer Buddy, yes, that Buddy.

While Allan may not share his famous father's passion for playing the fiddle, he does share a passion for politics. And he learned the political ropes from another accomplished fiddler, former Premier Rodney MacDonald. He was his executive assistant for seven years and when Rodney stepped down, he stepped up and ran for the seat, winning it last Fall.

Now, the 36 year old Rookie MLA is playing his own tune.

Allan MacMaster (runs 15:33)

Coyote Trapping Controversy

Posted by Glenn Carey

Is the phrase 'humane trapping' a contradiction? When it comes to coyotes, can you snag them without making sure they suffer? As coyote trapping season continues in Nova Scotia, Reporter Phlis McGregor explored these questions.  (runs 10:10)

A Spooky Sequel

Posted by Glenn Carey

Giving new meaning to the term 'stage fright', The Cape Breton Stage Company is getting ready to launch its Fall/Winter Season with "Tales from the Bottom of the Well 2", just in time for Hallowe'en. (runs 7:24)

Bringing Home The Beacon

Posted by Glenn Carey

The St. Paul Island Lighthouse is coming back to the community of Dingwall in Cape Breton. We have reaction from Hamilton Carter who is with the historical society that's been fighting for its safe return. (runs 5:35)

School Review Reprieve

Posted by Glenn Carey

Jack Beaton, the Superintendent of the Strait Regional School Board, talks about the board's decision to suspend the review of three schools for closure. (runs 8:27)

Derek Mombourquette

Posted by Glenn Carey

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At 30, Derek Mombourquette is the youngest member of council in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.

But he was much younger when he got his first taste of municipal politics. When he was just a kid, he campaigned with his uncle, former CBRM councillor Arnie Mombourquette.

It was part of a family legacy of community service.

One he plans to continue by serving the residents of District 10, and the municipality at large.  

 Derek Mombourquette  (runs 15:48)

Jim St. Clair - Roger Martin

Posted by Glenn Carey

On Then & Now, our community historian Jim St. Clair dips into his collection of stories and pulls out an interesting tale of a man from Bridgeport who sailed off to China, but never let Cape Breton slip out of his mind's eye view. (runs 8:06)

Green Power Grid

Posted by Glenn Carey

The province of Nova Scotia has new rules for small scale producers of renewable energy. Bruce Cameron, a director with Nova Scotia's Department of Energy, explains. (runs 11:51)

Room Levy Reservations

Posted by Glenn Carey

Inverness County re-visited the pros and cons of ushering in a room levy at a special meeting on Tuesday night. Reporter Wendy Martin checks in on what was said. (runs 9:57)

Nicole LeBlanc

Posted by Glenn Carey

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Nicole LeBlanc is a person who is really in tune with her community. She's a music teacher at NDA school in Chéticamp.

She also performs, conducts a community choir and when she was growing up in the Acadian community, she was very active with Le Conseil des Arts de Chéticamp.

And at 25, she's hoping to encourage the next generation to discover their culture through the arts.

Nicole LeBlanc (runs 15:29)

Reviewing The Levy

Posted by Glenn Carey

What happens if Inverness County continues to opt out of a room levy for the Island after a meeting tonight? Marlene Usher, Executive Director General for ECBC, tells us what Enterprise Cape Breton has to say. (runs 6:06)

Fathers Know Best

Posted by Glenn Carey

Our Celtic Colours correspondent Norma Jean MacPhee provides a look at the Celtic Colours show, Father Knows Best, which teamed up musical fathers with their musical children. (runs 9:21)

Facts, Fear, And Fractionation

Posted by Glenn Carey

People in Inverness County are calling for a provincial ban on fracking during oil and gas exploration. Sandy MacMullen, Director of Petroleum Resources for Nova Scotia, talks about the current regulations regarding the controversial practice. (runs 10:03)

Donnie Calabrese

Posted by Glenn Carey

DonnieDSCF7111TNG.jpgWhen he's not on stage as bass player with the Tom Fun Orchestra, Donnie Calabrese is helping set the stage for an artistic awakening in Sydney's North End.

The 26 year old has co-founded a community newspaper there called "The Turnip".

Donnie also hosts concerts with visiting musicians in his own home. And he's a Board member with the Cape Breton Music Industry Co-operative.

The group is administering a new Export Fund to help artists who are poised to break into international markets.

Donnie Calabrese  (runs 14:19)

Fly Business

Posted by Glenn Carey

Meet Dr. Hugh Dunleavy, Executive VP of WestJet, who is in Sydney for the Shannon School of Business Visiting Lecture series. He will discuss the challenges and opportunities of air travel. (runs 10:25)

A Fractious Debate

Posted by Glenn Carey

We speak with a concerned citizen in Inverness County to find out if the proponents of oil and gas exploration in Lake Ainsle answered the questions and concerns of local residents at an open house yesterday. (runs 6:55)

After Hours Entertainment

Posted by Glenn Carey

You can enjoy great music in all sorts of venues and communities during Celtic Colours. But after the shows, there's one place the artists go - The Festival Club at the Gaelic College in St. Ann's. Our roving correspondent Norma Jean MacPhee brings us a peek inside this after-hours location. (runs 9:45)

John Ouellette

Posted by Glenn Carey

JohnDSC00123TNG1.jpgThe Canso Causeway connects Cape Breton Island with the mainland but the Strait area straddles both shores. And so does John Ouellette.

As an employee of Bell Aliant, his job takes him throughout north eastern Nova Scotia while his volunteer commitments keep him firmly planted on the Island, with a view to building the future.

John is a board member and former employee of the Strait Highlands Regional Development Association. The 44 year old is also the President of the Strait Area Chamber of Commerce. 

John Ouellette  (runs 16:04)

New Gaelic Tunes

Posted by Glenn Carey

New Gaelic songs may sound like a musical oxy-moron. But there have been some new pieces penned for this week's Celtic Colours. Our roving correspondent at the festival, Norma Jean MacPhee, has the details. (runs 12:13)

NHL Award

Posted by Glenn Carey

Dave Andrews, the former general manager of the Cape Breton Oilers, has a successful career in the AHL. So much so, the NHL is honouring him later this month, our Sports Guy Charlie Cuff has the details. (runs 10:52)

Mobility Workshops

Posted by Glenn Carey

Community Links, a non-profit organization, is sponsoring Mobility Workshops for seniors through a program called Preventing Falls Together. Susan King is the Provincial co-ordinator for the program and she talks about the workshops. (runs 8:06)

Branching Into Bio-Energy

Posted by Glenn Carey

Cape Breton Explorations has an idea to turn trees into gas. Luciano Lisi is president of the Cape Breton company, and Reporter Bobby Nock asked him about the proposed bio-energy plant in Sydney. (runs 5:52)

Music And More

Posted by Glenn Carey

Yvette Rogers, the outreach co-ordinator for Celtic Colours, explains some of the many cultural events that are part of this year's Festival, and she invites you to become a student of the annual Celtic Colours Festival.  (runs 7:22)

Lucy Wintermans

Posted by Glenn Carey

LucyDSC00090TNG.jpgLucy Wintermans is taking steps to create artistic opportunities for young people in Cape Breton.

She began her dance training at age 3. Now, she is a certified dance instructor, and had been operating Lucy Wintermans School of Dance, since 2002.

In 2008, the award winning choreographer created the East Side Arts Academy in Sydney offering various classes in music, drama, visual arts, and dance. She also runs a dance school in Glace Bay.

Lucy enjoys new challenges and experiences. She sits on the executive of JCI Cape Breton, an organization for young professionals. She is active in the business community, and as the proud mother of twins.

Lucy Wintermans  (runs 15:31)

More Room Levy

Posted by Glenn Carey

Leanne Hachey of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business explains the CFIB's reservations about the room levy in Inverness County. (runs 5:50)

Salvation for St. Alphonsus

Posted by Glenn Carey

The people trying to save the Stone Church in Victoria Mines have come up with a plan to preserve the 96-year-old building, Keith Brown talks about their ideas for St. Alphonsus Church. (runs 6:36)

Disposal Disapproval

Posted by Glenn Carey

Several residents from the community surrounding the former Devco Farm in Point Edward have approached CBRM Council about Enterprise Cape Breton leasing the 4.2 acres to a garbage disposal company. (runs 7:29)

Surviving Survival

Posted by Glenn Carey

Learning to live with cancer, after treatment. Tom MacNeil, a medical social worker in Cape Breton, talks about the issues faced by cancer survivors and how they can cope after treatment. (runs 6:38)

Tuesday, October 5th  7-8:30 pm

FREE Public Lecture - After Cancer Treatment: Then What?

To register for the Sydney session at the CB Regional Hospital phone:  562-1367

General Information:  1-866-599-2267

Terms Of Disagreement

Posted by Glenn Carey

Find out why aboriginal chiefs want electoral reform, including longer terms in office. Waycobah Chief Morley Googoo explains the consultations of The Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs proposed changes. (runs 6:19)

Visit the APC Secretariat website for more information:  APCFNC

Alex Paul

Posted by Glenn Carey

 

AlexDSCF7120TNGa.jpgAlex Paul has his eye on the future. Currently, he's the training co-ordinator for the Aboriginal Skills and Employment Partnership program for the Unama'ki Economic Benefits Office at Membertou First Nation in Sydney.

Before the 43 year old could take on his vision for the future, first he had to connect with his past.

Alex Paul  (runs 15:29)

New Dawn New Office

Posted by Glenn Carey

The first piece of property the Antigonish Diocese put up for sale gets a new lease on life, the Diocesan Centre in downtown Sydney will now become the headquarters for New Dawn Enterprises. (runs 4:04)

Sustaining Victoria County

Posted by Glenn Carey

Victoria County is putting its money on Nona MacDermid to help boost the economy, so we have a chat with the new Sustainable Development Officer for the Municipality about her future plans. (runs 8:20)

Diagnosis Of Dementia

Posted by Glenn Carey

Education in the early stages, we learn about a new education and support program for people with dementia in Cape Breton from Dale Orychuck and Dr. Paula Creighton. (runs 10:34)