Friday, January 30, 2009

Room for Improvement. The Department of Community Services looked into allegations of neglect at 3 group homes in Cheticamp, CBC Reporter Joan Weeks has the story. Cheticamp (runs 8:20)

Desirable Destination. National Geographic recommends Cape Breton as one of the top ten places in the world for geotourism. We find out what that means and why Cape Breton makes the grade. Traveller (runs 5:47)

Thursday, January 29, 2009

Shovels Ready. CBC Reporter Wendy Martin asked municipal leaders - What does the federal budget's infrastructure money mean for Cape Breton?  Infrastructure (runs 9:28)

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Budget Plan. Political Scientist Tom Urbaniak discusses the question - will Prime Minister Stephen Harper win the support he needs for his fiscal plan. Urbaniak (runs 10:55)

Recession Rescue. We ask a panel of 3 Cape Bretoners who represent business, politics and the disadvantaged how the Federal Budget measures will trickle down and impact us. Budget (runs 17:03)

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Hello to Nova Scotia. We meet Carmelita Cousins of North Sydney, she is a volunteer member of Nova Scotia's first Immigration Advisory Council. Cousins (runs 8:29)

Monday, January 26, 2009

Western Woes. We hear why a Cape Breton couple is saddled with western debt, and how they're coping, now that the Alberta boom has gone bust. MacDonald (runs 7:55)

Representing Fort McMurray. Guy Boutilier grew up in Donkin, and now, he's the MLA for Fort McMurray in the Alberta Legislature. CBC Reporter Wendy Martin spoke to him recently. Boutilier (runs 8:16)

Taxpayer's Friend. We introduce Paul Dubee, Canada's first Taxpayer's Ombudsman, he'll help you deal with the Canadian Revenue Agency. Dubee (runs 7:36)

 

Friday, January 23, 2009

Transportation Link. John Whalley, the manager of economic development for the CBRM, presents an innovative plan. Reporter Hal Higgins has more on the "Port to Port Plan". Proposal (runs 6:44)

Ending Poverty. Drama students at Holy Angels High School take the work of a reknowned economist and turn it into moving theatre with a personal touch. Play (runs 6:25)

Profits Before People. When your company's profits are up but you're getting the boot. Is it ethical or even good business sense to "right size" a successful company when times are tough? We talk to Chris MacDonald, a philosophy professor at Saint Mary's University, in Halifax. Ethics (runs 8:15)

Thursday, January 22, 2009

A Voyage of Discovery. People in Main-A-Dieu met last night to make a plan to save the Coastal Discovery Centre, we ask Sean Howard, President of the Main-A-Dieu and Area Community Development Association, about the meeting. Plan (runs 9:23)

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Tar Ponds Progress. The process to cleanup Sydney's Tar Ponds site continues quietly. Reporter Wendy Martin has an update that the project is expected to take a giant step forward in the next few months. CleanUp (runs 8:06)

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Living on Borrowed Dime. As Alberta's white-hot economy cools, many Cape Bretoners will see red ink. CBC Reporter Yvonne Leblanc-Smith chats with a bankruptcy trustee about who is walking through his doors. Debt (runs 7:42)

Island Icons. Chip Bird is the director of Parks Canada in Cape Breton, and we ask him what his plans are for the Fortress of Louisbourg and the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Bird (runs 15:33)

Monday, January 19, 2009

Alberta Slowdown. As the tempo of turbo-charged developments in Alberta begin to slow and stop, some Cape Bretoners are finding themselves out of work and on their way back home. CBC Reporter Wendy Martin reports. Alberta (runs 9:12)

Battered Compass. Writer Beatrice MacNeil tells the story of how an old compass made its way from a German P-O-W in the fields of Europe to the shores of the Bras d'Or Lakes. Compass (runs 8:46)

 

Friday, January 16, 2009

Trying Times. Many court cases are delayed and some may be dismissed due to a shortage of judges and the long wait for trial times. CBC Reporter Joan Weeks has the story. Justice (runs 6:37)

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Road Closed. A section of Musgrave Lane in North Sydney is closed due to construction of a water treatment plant. CBC Reporter Wendy Martin spoke to some residents. Concerns (runs 7:27)

Court Martial. CBC Reporter Yvonne Leblanc-Smith is covering the events unfolding at Sydney's military garrison, Victoria Park, regarding the court martial of a reservist from Glace Bay. Wilcox (runs 7:01)

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Joining Forces. A task force involving the Department of Labour and Workforce Development has been established to help Magna workers on the Northside. Workers (runs 7:09)

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Deja Vu. A former Nova Scotia Deputy Minister of Economic Development from the 1980s, Jim McNiven, has advise for governments trying to survive the current recession. McNiven (runs 8:23)

Monday, January 12, 2009

Conditional Sentence. The term 'House Arrest' means you have to stay at home. But some criminals don't see it that way. CBC Reporter Joan Weeks has a special report on flaws in the system. House Arrest (runs 10:04)

 

Friday, January 9, 2009

Downhill Slope. For the third year, Ski Cape Smokey will remain closed. Larry Dauphinee represents the Ingonish area on Victoria County Council, and wonders about its future. Dauphinee (runs 8:52)

Paper Trail. We get the scoop from Darren O'Quinn, co-owner and editor of the Community Press, on the merger of the New Waterford Press and the Glace Bay Gleaner. O'Quinn (runs 4:08)

Thursday, January 08, 2009

New Superintendent. The Strait Regional School Board has announced their choice for superintendent. We speak with Jack Beaton who will take over the position February 1st.
Beaton (runs 6:52)

Wednesday, January 07, 2009

A Watershed Moment. Residents of Orangedale finally have clean water flowing from their taps. Joanne Gillis, treasurer for the volunteer board of the Orangedale Water Society, updates us. Water (runs 8:36)

Tuesday, January 06, 2009

Muslim Community. CBC Current Affairs Reporter Wendy Martin was warmly welcomed when she visited Cape Breton's only Ahmadiyya Muslim Mosque, located in Sydney. Mosque (runs 6:31)

Monday, January 05, 2009

Rural Broadband. Today, having high-speed internet is almost as important as having a phone. Adam Conter of Seaside Communications updates us on the project of connecting all of Cape Breton. Broadband (runs 11:32)