Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Feeling The Heat, Pt. 7 We continue to offer thoughts on how you can keep the heat in your home and more money in your wallet, we hear from one man who's fed up having to wait for his contractor to finish work on his home. Part 7 (runs 7:46)

First Candidates Forum Finale. We wrap up our coverage of our Candidates Forum for Cape Breton-Canso with a question about immigration. Excerpt 6 (runs 8:36)

Monday, September 29, 2008

Mi'kmaq Moose Hunt. A two day conference was held recently to lay the groundwork for guidelines for the native moose hunt in the Highlands. Two conference participants explain the results. Hunt (runs 12:46)

First Candidates Forum 5. Candidates in the riding of Cape Breton-Canso tell us where they stand on the development of the Donkin coal mine. Excerpt 5 (runs 7:38)

 

Friday, September 26, 2008

First Candidates Forum 4. Cape Breton's dwindling population was on the minds of constituents in Cape Breton-Canso when we hosted our Candidates Forum earlier this week. Excerpt 4 (runs 8:54)

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Carribbean Reward. In Waycobah, the reward for one youth group raised eyebrows last year. CBC Reporter Wendy Martin has an update on the "Wolf Pack". Fundraiser (runs 7:51)

First Candidates Forum 2 + 3. About a hundred and fifty people gathered at the Whycocomagh Education Center on Wednesday night for our Candidates Forum for Cape Breton-Canso. Excerpt 2 (runs 9:01)  Excerpt 3 (runs 8:41)

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

First Candidates Forum 1. The four men vying for your vote in the riding of Cape Breton-Canso gathered at the Whycocomagh Education Centre to answer your questions on a variety of issues. Excerpt 1 (runs 9:23)

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Feeling The Heat, Pt. 6  Get the details on a heating technology from Japan that one of our listeners is using, its called The Oil Miser. Part 6 (runs 7:45)

Candidate Conversations 8. The last of our one-on-one chats with your federal candidates running in Cape Breton. Today, Mark Macneill, NDP candidate in Cape Breton-Canso. Macneill (runs 11:15)

Monday, September 22, 2008

Feeling The Heat, Pt. 5  If you want to upgrade your home for efficientcy, finding a contractor might be a problem. CBC Reporter Wendy Martin explains. Part 5 (runs 7:58)

Candidate Conversations 7. A one-on-one chat with your federal candidates in Cape Breton. Today, Collin Harker, the Green Party candidate in Sydney-Victoria joined us. Harker (runs 11:40)

 

Friday, September 19, 2008

A New Beginning. At L'Arche Cape Breton in Iron Mines, the close-knit community comes to grips with death, and celebrates life in its 25-th year. CBC Reporter Yvonne Leblanc-Smith presents an audio snapshot of life there. L'Arche (runs 9:43)

Candidate Conversations 6. Your federal candidates in Cape Breton join us for a one-on-one chat. Today, Liberal candidate Mark Eyking running in the riding of Sydney-Victoria. Eyking (runs 10:45)

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Feeling The Heat, Pt. 4  The provincial and federal governments offer a number of rebates and grants to help you upgrade your home. Donald Dodge with Conserve Nova Scotia explains. Part 4 (runs 8:50)

Candidate Conversations 5. Here is another of our one-on-one chats with your federal candidates in Cape Breton. In the riding of Sydney-Victoria, NDP candidate Wayne MacKay seeks your support. MacKay (runs 10:31)

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Feeling The Heat, Pt. 3  We find out what you have to do to get your hands on federal money to reduce your home heating bill this winter. Part 3 (runs 10:19)

Candidate Conversations 4. Our series of one-on-one chats with your federal candidates around the Island continues. Next up, Allan Murphy who's carrying the Conservative banner in Cape Breton-Canso. Murphy (runs 12:07)

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Revise, Review, Respect. Nova Scotia's Minister of Education, Karen Casey, talks about changes to the Education Act that will control the conduct of school board members. Casey (runs 11:19)

Feeling The Heat, Pt. 2  Bruce Young is a certified energy advisor with ACAP Cape Breton, and he helps Jeanette Oullette with some simple tips for saving money on her heating bill. Part 2 (runs 7:12)

Candidate Conversations 3. We have another one-on-one with a candidate who hopes to capture your vote this October. Meet Green Party candidate Dwayne MacEachern, who's running in the riding of Cape Breton-Canso. MacEachern (runs 11:54)

Monday, September 15, 2008

Feeling The Heat, Pt. 1  We begin a series on home heating costs in Cape Breton, with Information Morning's Wendy Martin. Hear from a Gardiner Mines woman who wonders how she'll keep her house warm this winter.
Part 1 (runs 9:21)

Candidate Conversations 2. We continue our one-on-one conversations with the federal candidates as we get to know them as people. Today, the personal side of Liberal candidate for Cape Breton-Canso, Rodger Cuzner. Cuzner (runs 11:47)

 

Friday, September 12, 2008

Candidate Conversations 1. We begin our one-on-one conversations with the federal candidates. Meet Kristen Rudderham, the Conservative candidate for Sydney-Victoria, as we focus on her life before she began this campaign. Rudderham (runs 12:15)

Municipal Election. Tom Urbaniak of Cape Breton University offers his analysis of how the election campaign is shaping up in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality. Urbaniak (runs 11:39)

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Our Idol. CBC Reporter Wendy Martin brings us reaction from fans of Canadian Idol Mitch MacDonald, at the Finale event, at Bayview Education Centre in Port Hood. Reaction (runs 8:58)

Great Garden. The winner of Glace Bay's Prettiest Garden contest, Stephen Kosick, tours his garden with Associate Producer Nicole MacLennan. Gardener (runs 7:06)

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Billy Joe's Back.  We find out why the acclamation of the Mayor of Port Hawkesbury could become an historic moment. Billy Joe (runs 11:51)

Tuesday, September 09, 2008

Mitch Moment. On the PartyLine, we contact Shannon MacDougall in Port Hood - home of Canadian Idol finalist Mitch MacDonald - for reaction to the show. Mitch (runs 6:16)

Monday, September 08, 2008

Vatican Visit. Hear about Charles MacDonald's latest visit to the Vatican, where academics delved and dissected the thinking of his old friend and mentor, Pope Benedict XVI. MacDonald (runs 11:00)

 

Friday, September 05, 2008

Protected Land.  Inverness County Councillor Daniel Boudreau has concerns that there are too many protected spaces across Cape Breton Island which is in danger of becoming a glorified national park. Boudreau (runs 8:22)

Thursday, September 04, 2008

Parlez-vous francais? Find out why some people think your child would be better off learning French. We speak with David Brennick, he's the Vice-President of Canadian Parents for French. Bilingual (runs 6:27)

Wednesday, September 03, 2008

Recycling E-Waste. Find out where your old TV, computer printer or monitor ends up when you take it to one of Nova Scotia's new E-Waste depots. Jay Illingworth, Acting Executive Director of the Atlantic Canada Electronics Stewardship explains. E-Waste (runs 8:36)

Great Grades, Pt. 2  A Grade Five teacher at NDA in Cheticamp, Gaston Aucoin, is a recipient of the Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence. Aucoin 2 (runs 5:11)

Tuesday, September 02, 2008

Great Grades, Pt. 1  Gaston Aucoin, a Grade Five teacher in Cheticamp, received national recognition in June, when he was awarded a Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence. Aucoin 1 (runs 7:22)