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March 2012 Archives

Information Morning Budget Panel

Posted by Stan Kennedy

We assembled a panel of informed and thoughtful Cape Bretoners to comb over the federal budget. Listen to Paul Carrigan, Jim Peers, and Alicia Lake talk over what they think of what your government is doing with your money.
(runs 16:26)

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A Pain In The Neck

Posted by Stan Kennedy

Meet Wayne Crawford from Baddeck who waited two years for treatment at the Cape Breton District Health Authority's Chronic Pain Clinic.
(runs 8:17)

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Your Connection With Cape Breton Communities

Posted by Stan Kennedy

Cecilia MacLean is Post Mistress at the East Bay Post Office and our volunteer correspondent for East Bay and area on the PartyLine.
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Cape Breton Bling

Posted by Stan Kennedy

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Angie G Arsenault, a Cape Breton artist who's been invited to bring her fine jewelry to the Cannes Film Festival.





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Nova Scotia Legislature

Posted by Stan Kennedy

The Budget's the big news nationally.  Closer to home, the Nova Scotia Legislature is back in action today.  Jean Laroche tells you what you can expect in this spring sitting.
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Sleeping Under The Stars

Posted by Stan Kennedy

We talk to Andrew Lynk and John Gainer, two respectable professionals who decided to sleep alone in the woods on Saturday night even though they had perfectly good beds waiting for them at home.
(runs 12:38)

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Then and Now - Drawbridge at Little Bras d'Or

Posted by Stan Kennedy

Jim St. Clair constructs another column in our series on the Bridges of Cape Breton Island.
(runs 8:10)

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The Spurt of Blood

Posted by Stan Kennedy

Hear about an avant garde production in this week's One Act Play Festival at the Boardmore Playhouse.
(runs 6:08)

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From the Paper to the Playground

Posted by Stan Kennedy

Find out what the Minister of Education plans to do with the recommendations from the cyberbullying task force.
(runs 12:51)

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CUPE Protest

Posted by Stan Kennedy

Members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees were out in force last night, as the Cape Breton Victoria school board held its monthly meeting.
(runs 7:38)

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I Miss Not Just Your Eyes

Posted by Stan Kennedy

Award winning playwright and actor Kyle Capstick is set to stage a new play at the Boardmore. We get a preview.
(runs 7:55)

Musing About Mulcair

Posted by Stan Kennedy

Now that the federal NDP has its new leader, a panel of NDP supporters in Cape Breton reflect on their party's choice.
(runs 18:57)

Sticks and Stones

Posted by Stan Kennedy

Words CAN really hurt you. Especially when they're hurled about on-line. We get one young woman's reaction to the province's new report on bullying and cyber-bullying.
(runs 10:21)

Back at the Boardmore

Posted by Stan Kennedy

Bryden MacDonald is our featured guest and the first ever to take part in our snappy, "Popcorn" Interview.
(runs 14:26)

Coast Guard Simulator

Posted by Stan Kennedy

Join Steve at the controls of the new multi-million dollar ship simulator at the Coast Guard College in Westmount!
(runs 7:08)

Upstairs Club Closing Down

Posted by Glenn Carey

The popular Upstairs Club in Sydney's Northend is closing. Reporter Norma Jean MacPhee went to the club and spoke to the bar managers... and some musicians about the closure.  
(runs 7:10) 

Harsh Reality... Virtual Reality

Posted by Glenn Carey

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words CAN really hurt you. Especially when they're hurled about on-line. Professor Wayne MacKay, the Chair of Nova Scotia's Cyberbullying Task Force discusses the scope of the problem and what needs to be done to address it.  
(runs 12:59)   

RTNDA Award Winner

Posted by Glenn Carey

CBC Cape Breton Reporter Holly Conners has been honoured by the RTNDA, the association of electronic journalists in Canada, in the "best use of sound" category for her story about Community Support Agriculture ventures in Cape Breton.  
(runs 8:15) 

Louisbourg Sea Level

Posted by Glenn Carey

The Fortress of Louisbourg is experiencing another "seige" ...from rising sea levels. Historian John Johnston offers a preview of his presentation on that subject called "Land and Sea and Louisbourg, 5000 years and Counting".  
(runs 6:56)  

A Sense Of Place

Posted by Glenn Carey

Making an impression at the CBU Art Gallery are 36 printmakers... and 1 cat collaborator. Information Morning host Steve Sutherland checked out the latest exhibit at the gallery entitled, "A Sense of Place", Patricia Coates is one of the featured artists, she took him for a tour... and explained the cat collaboration.  
(runs 7:29) 

E-Voting In CBRM

Posted by Glenn Carey

Now that it's got the A-OK, we get the ABCs on E-voting in the CBRM. Reporter Hal Higgins spoke to Municipal Clerk Bernie White about how we'll be voting electronically during this fall's municipal election in October. 
(runs 8:11) 

Jim St. Clair - The Plant Family

Posted by Glenn Carey

Plant House  North Sydney.jpgOur community historian is thinking Plants of a different sort as he traces the roots of a prominent "Plant" family. Today, on his weekly history column "Then and Now", Jim St. Clair recalls the influential William Plant.  

< Plant House, North Sydney - Photo courtesy of Beaton Institute, CBU 
(runs 8:37) 

Black Refugees

Posted by Glenn Carey

georgeelliottclarke.jpgThis year, you've probably heard and learned a little about the War of 1812 and what it may have meant to the building of our country. George Elliott Clarke, a noted poet and literary critic, introduces us to a chapter of the War's history involving Black refugees. 
(runs 11:56)     

CBRM Ups and Downs

Posted by Glenn Carey

Our Municipal Affairs Reporter Hal Higgins has a round-up and run-down from the latest meeting of council in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality
(runs 6:46) 

Acadian Representatives

Posted by Glenn Carey

A Francophone community group wants to preserve the province's three protected seats for Acadian representation with a proposal to divide the province into three parts -- each with its own Acadian MLA. Jules Chiasson is one of the architects of this plan.  
(runs 6:53) 

One Campus Village Development

Posted by Glenn Carey

Blair Burke is project manager for a proposed 22-acre development near Cape Breton University called the "One Campus Village Development". Reporter Joan Weeks spoke with him about where the project stands now. 
(runs 5:50) 

Words To The Wise

Posted by Glenn Carey

A Princeton Professor is in Cape Breton to kick off CBU Research Week. We talk to Ivy League lecturer Wendy Belcher about her first-hand knowledge of African literature and culture. 
(runs 8:51) 

CBDHA To UK

Posted by Glenn Carey

Reporter Wendy Martin spoke to Cape Breton District Health Authority CEO John Malcom about a Cape Breton delegation going to London, England to assess an after hours service, that delivers care to people at home. 
(runs 5:09) 

The SMART Tree

Posted by Glenn Carey

We learn about research into SMART Christmas Trees. It could revolutionize the industry and help Christmas tree growers raise trees that keep their needles on longer... so the tree could be cut earlier and shipped farther. 
(runs 9:19)

CBDHA C.difficile Report

Posted by Glenn Carey

A new report about the second outbreak of C. difficile in the Cape Breton District Health Authority says lax hand hygiene continues to be a serious problem in the spread of infection. We ask Suzanne Rhodenizer-Rose, Director of Quality and Patient Safety with Infection Prevention and Control Nova Scotia, what can be done. 
(runs 7:07) 

Legion In Limbo

Posted by Glenn Carey

The Nova Scotia / Nunavut Command of the Royal Canadian Legion stepped in and closed the Reserve Mines Legion recently. We find out why from Jean Marie Deveaux, President of NS / Nunavut Command. 
(runs 7:56) 

The Games People Play

Posted by Glenn Carey

Fans of Dungeons and Dragons, and other fantasy games have two new places to play and purchase in Sydney. Reporter Norma Jean MacPhee ventured into the world of local gamers.  
(runs 6:30) 

The Piano Man

Posted by Glenn Carey

barrycolson_mosaik.jpgA chat with Barry Colson, a professional musician and entertainer originally from Glace Bay. For 17 years, he has had quite the recurring gig - he's the official piano man at the Hotel Europe at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.  
(runs 15:25) 


 

Responsive Curriculum

Posted by Glenn Carey

Cape Breton University Political Science Professor Tom Urbaniak talks about how he's educating his students on political scandals with the on-going discussion and debate about automated "Robo Calls" during the election, and how he helps his students put it into perspective. 
(runs 10:45) 

Reserve Mines Legion

Posted by Glenn Carey

Branch 2 of the Royal Canadian Legion in Reserve Mines held an emergency meeting to rally support in the community. We ask Fran Murphy, President of the Reserve Mines Legion, about their situation. 
(runs 5:17)

Jim St. Clair - Fraserville

Posted by Glenn Carey

Travelling across the province can be time consuming and tedious today. Imagine what it was like in the 1800s, and, if you travelled by foot. Jim St. Clair explores such a trek on "Then and Now". 
(runs 9:07)

School Review Process

Posted by Glenn Carey

Mary Jess MacDonald, the chair of the Strait Regional School Board, says the school review process needs to be fixed. We ask her why, and for her suggestions on change.  
(runs 12:45) 

March Break Day Camps

Posted by Glenn Carey

School is out this week for March Break. So, reporter Norma Jean MacPhee decided to drop in on some of the day camp activities that are keeping students busy in the CBRM. 
(runs 7:17)   

New Students' Union President

Posted by Glenn Carey

The new president of the Cape Breton University Students' Union is used to studying government, now she's going to see what it's like to be part of it. Meet third year poli-sci student, Michelle Lahey.
(runs 7:35) 

The Louisbourg Lighthouse

Posted by Glenn Carey

Over its lifespan, it helped protect countless sailors off Louisbourg. But now the Lighthouse itself is in need of protection. We get an update on efforts to do just that from Barry MacDonald, he is President of the Nova Scotia Lighthouse Preservation Society
(runs 7:31) 

Mouse House Update

Posted by Glenn Carey

Reporter Joan Weeks has an update on Lynda Young of Glace Bay. Recently, she and her 7 year old son had to leave their rented house due to an infestation of mice. 
(runs 5:43) 

NewPage And Port Hawkesbury

Posted by Glenn Carey

A cloud of uncertainty continues to hover over the Strait, Reporter Wendy Martin went to Port Hawkesbury to find out how residents are coping as the sale of the NewPage mill continues. 
(runs 9:36) 

Ski Cape Smokey Open

Posted by Glenn Carey

Good news for skiers... the downhill operation at Ingonish is open for business. Reporter Yvonne LeBlanc-Smith visited Ski Cape Smokey, and she spoke to patrons, and to society chair Larry Dauphinee about conditions. 
(runs 5:27) 

Blowing In The Wind

Posted by Stan Kennedy

Hear about plans for expansion at the Lingan wind farm from David Eva, he is the Project Management Director for the Lingan Wind Farm with Sprott Energy Corporation.  
(runs 7:21) 

A Powerful Debate

Posted by Stan Kennedy

We look at the pros and cons of the Muskrat Falls power project and we find out how the Maritimes Energy Association is helping businesses get ready for the project if and when it goes ahead.
(runs 15:49)

NEWS QUIZ

Posted by Stan Kennedy

A man who had so much coffee this morning, he got halfway to work before he realized he forgot his car. Here's Don Munro with the Newsquiz.
(runs 6:56)

NewPage Benefits

Posted by Stan Kennedy

Archie McLachlan is a union rep for the CEP local in Port Hawkesbury. What will happen to the workers who were on long-term disability pension after being injured on the job?  Their benefits are scheduled to end on March 31.
(runs 6:17)

Inverness O-R Changes

Posted by Stan Kennedy

The first cut is not the deepest. John Malcom appeared before Inverness County Council this week to talk about changes to the OR in Inverness, warning there are more cuts to come.
(runs 12:38)

Collective Wisdom Parenting

Posted by Stan Kennedy

We discuss how to raise kids who would rather play in the great outdoors than sit in front of a screen.
(runs 4:56)

Jim St. Clair - Book: March Forth

Posted by Glenn Carey

On "Then and Now" with Jim St. Clair, the focus is on New Waterford's Trevor Greene, and his wife Debbie, they have released a book about the violent attack Captain Greene suffered while serving in Afghanistan... and his on-going recovery. 
(runs 7:24) 

School's Out

Posted by Glenn Carey

The Strait Regional School Board voted to close West Richmond Education Centre, we speak with concerned parent Raylene McGhee, and the board superintendent, Jack Beaton. 
(runs 12:51) 

Yield Of The Field

Posted by Glenn Carey

Reporter Norma Jean MacPhee travels to Skye Glen, near Whycocomagh, and meets farmer Michelle Smith who is inviting you to invest in her farm operation, with the payoff being natural goods not cash. 
(runs 6:14) 

First Nations First

Posted by Glenn Carey

A new two year pilot project called the Business Network for Aboriginal Youth has been organized by Cape Breton University. Keith Brown holds the Purdy Crawford Chair in Aboriginal Business Studies at CBU, he talks about the project and a two day conference on Youth Business Mentorship. 
(runs 8:13) 

Going Green For Green

Posted by Glenn Carey

Being environmentally sound not only makes good sense, but it can make good dollars as well. Meet 4 Cape Breton University business students who made a big impression on some big judges in a sustainable business competition, the Walmart Green Student Challenge.  
(runs 8:18) 

Parlez-vous français?

Posted by Glenn Carey

Find out about a number of public events and celebrations planned by the French School in Sydney, Étoile de l'Acadie, for French and English alike. Francois Rouleau is the Principal at Étoile de l'Acadie, and Rebecca LeFort is a student at the school. 
(runs 9:22) 

Co-operative Benefits

Posted by Glenn Carey

In our on-going series about research being done at Cape Breton University, Professor Catherine Leviten-Reid explains her studies into how co-operative ventures benefit their users in a number of ways. 
(runs 7:31) 

Right Some Good - Review

Posted by Glenn Carey

A recipe for success, or a recipe for failure. Reporter Joan Weeks serves up a review of the "Right Some Good Culinary Festival" that was held around the island in August. 
(runs 10:36) 

Travelling The Red Road

Posted by Glenn Carey

A Cape Breton singer-songwriter uses music to help aboriginal youth avoid going down the wrong path. Reporter Norma Jean MacPhee attended their recording session. 
(runs 6:03) 

NewsQuiz 0302

Posted by Glenn Carey

Information Morning producer Don Munro quizzes show host Steve Sutherland and morning news editor David Burke on events of the week. 
(runs 7:57) 

Cuff On NBL In CB

Posted by Glenn Carey

Professional basketball could be coming to Cape Breton, again. Our sports columnist Charlie Cuff focuses on the National Basketball League and the difference between then and now.  
(runs 8:57) 

Shoring Up Support

Posted by Glenn Carey

To find out what happened at a meeting on the future of the Cheticamp Boardwalk, we contact Alfred Poirier, the President of the Conseil économique de Chéticamp, the group is responsibile for the Boardwalk and the Quai Matthieu. 
(runs 4:17) 

Efficiency Nova Scotia

Posted by Glenn Carey

Find out why people on the Northside aren't taking Efficiency Nova Scotia up on an offer of free energy saving gadgets. Bill Turpin is the manager of the residential sector for Efficiency NS, and Paul Druhan is working with Efficiency NS delivering the pilot program and installing energy saving devices in homes.  
(runs 9:35)    

 

New Manager At Telile

Posted by Glenn Carey

We get an introduction to Kathleen Shea, she is the new manager of Telile Community Television in Arichat. (runs 8:59) 

 

National Basketball League Team?

Posted by Glenn Carey

Reporter Wendy Martin contacted Andre Levingston, president of the National Basketball League - and the Halifax Rainmen. He was in Sydney scouting the area for investment and interest in establishing a team for Cape Breton. (runs 4:18)