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Friday May 24, 2013
Immaculate Conception Closure Protest
Alma Ashe
Posted by Robert Doublett
There was a protest outside a Catholic church in Sydney Mines today.
About 30 parishioners from Immaculate Conception were hoping to meet with the Bishop of Antigonish. He was in town for meetings today.
The parishioners want him to explain why the diocese wants to close their church next month.
Alma Ashe has been going to Immaculate Conception church for 81 years, she spoke with Wendy Martin.
Listen
(runs 2:36)
About 30 parishioners from Immaculate Conception were hoping to meet with the Bishop of Antigonish. He was in town for meetings today.
The parishioners want him to explain why the diocese wants to close their church next month.
Alma Ashe has been going to Immaculate Conception church for 81 years, she spoke with Wendy Martin.
Listen
(runs 2:36)
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Wednesday May 22, 2013
The Mall of Science
Geoffrey Lee Dadswell & Dianne van Rooyen
Posted by Robert Doublett
....and now for a little science and innovation of our own!
The third annual Mall of Science event being held on Saturday, May 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mayflower Mall.
This interactive event is open to the public, with a purpose of promoting science awareness to youth and showing how science affects our daily lives.
The Mall of Science showcases fun and interesting demonstrations in the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, geology, math and health, and today we have a sample of what you are going to see and hear at the Mall this weekend.
Geoffrey Lee Dadswell is a physicist and Dianne van Rooyen is a geologist.
Listen
(runs 11:50)
The third annual Mall of Science event being held on Saturday, May 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mayflower Mall.
This interactive event is open to the public, with a purpose of promoting science awareness to youth and showing how science affects our daily lives.
The Mall of Science showcases fun and interesting demonstrations in the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, geology, math and health, and today we have a sample of what you are going to see and hear at the Mall this weekend.
Geoffrey Lee Dadswell is a physicist and Dianne van Rooyen is a geologist.
Listen
(runs 11:50)
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Tuesday May 21, 2013
Gabarus Seawall update
Tim Menk: Friends of Gabarus Society
Posted by Robert Doublett
There may be new hope for replacement of the Gabarus seawall.
The aging structure has been severaly damaged by storms, with the most recent just happening in April.
Emergency Measures Officials are going to hold a meeting in Gabarus next month to put a plan in place if the seawall is breached in the next storm.
A community group lobbying for its' repair and replacement has just been approached by a Vancouver company with a new idea ..build a natural barrier instead of a wooden seawall.
CBC reporter George Mortimer was at the Seawall today, he spoke with Tim Menk from the Friends of Gabarus Society about the concept and the need for an emergency plan.
Listen
(runs 5:35)
The aging structure has been severaly damaged by storms, with the most recent just happening in April.
Emergency Measures Officials are going to hold a meeting in Gabarus next month to put a plan in place if the seawall is breached in the next storm.
A community group lobbying for its' repair and replacement has just been approached by a Vancouver company with a new idea ..build a natural barrier instead of a wooden seawall.
CBC reporter George Mortimer was at the Seawall today, he spoke with Tim Menk from the Friends of Gabarus Society about the concept and the need for an emergency plan.
Listen
(runs 5:35)
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Friday May 17, 2013
No Charges in Sudden Death
Ron MacDonald: Independent and Civilian Director of SIRT.
Posted by Robert Doublett
The province's Serious Incident Response Team has concluded that no charges should be laid against any officer of the Cape Breton Regional Police Service in relation to a sudden death last year.
A man died while in police custody last December.
Ron MacDonald is the independent and civilian director of SIRT.
He spoke to reporter Yvonne LeBlanc-Smith about the investigation and its conclusions.
His full report can be found on the website; http://sirt.novascotia.ca under recent publications.
Listen
(runs 2:55)
A man died while in police custody last December.
Ron MacDonald is the independent and civilian director of SIRT.
He spoke to reporter Yvonne LeBlanc-Smith about the investigation and its conclusions.
His full report can be found on the website; http://sirt.novascotia.ca under recent publications.
Listen
(runs 2:55)
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Friday May 17, 2013
AWOL over sick day - UPDATE
Posted by Robert Doublett
All charges against a Nova Scotia woman in the Royal Canadian Navy who is fighting cancer, and who was charged with being absent without leave and facing a court martial have been dropped, the woman and her lawyer say.
"I feel vindicated," Able Seaman Carol Anne Deyoung said.
Both Deyoung and her lawyer, Maj. Sarah Collins, said the charges were dropped Friday afternoon.
"I feel vindicated," Able Seaman Carol Anne Deyoung said.
Both Deyoung and her lawyer, Maj. Sarah Collins, said the charges were dropped Friday afternoon.
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Friday May 17, 2013
Adventurous Eaters: Clam Linguine
Tim, Jackie and Kathy of Rising Tide Expeditions
Posted by Robert Doublett
Cooking in the great outdoors can be more than beans, wieners and s'mores.
So on a cool spring day Erin Ashley trekked down to Gabarus and met up with Tim, Jackie and Kathy of Rising Tide Expeditions for some Clam Linguine.
To make Tim's Clam Linguine you'll need . . .
1 Box dried linguine
1/4 cup Olive Oil
1 Red Pepper chopped
1 Clove Garlic (per person)
12oz fresh clams or 1 can clams
2 Handfuls spinach, torn
Lemon juice (fresh squeezed is always best)
Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste
Listen
(runs 8:04)
So on a cool spring day Erin Ashley trekked down to Gabarus and met up with Tim, Jackie and Kathy of Rising Tide Expeditions for some Clam Linguine.
To make Tim's Clam Linguine you'll need . . .
1 Box dried linguine
1/4 cup Olive Oil
1 Red Pepper chopped
1 Clove Garlic (per person)
12oz fresh clams or 1 can clams
2 Handfuls spinach, torn
Lemon juice (fresh squeezed is always best)
Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste
Listen
(runs 8:04)
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Thursday May 16, 2013
AWOL over sick day
Able Seaman Carol Anne Deyoung
Posted by Robert Doublett
When navy seaman Carol Anne DeYoung joined the navy three and a half years ago, she was fulfilling a dream. All her life, the 41-year old woman has wanted to serve her country.
She never expected her country would court martial her, but that's what happened a year ago last June.
DeYoung was feeling ill and had discovered a worrying lump in her breast. She called in sick. The next day, she wasn't feeling any better and called in sick again.
Her commanding officer at first agreed, but then said she had to report to the Stadacona base's sickbay.
DeYoung went to sickbay, but took two hours to get there.
Eventually, she was charged with being AWOL for the two hours of time she took to get from her home to sickbay.
Listen
(runs 4:04)
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Wednesday May 15, 2013
Online Selling Safety
Internet Safety Expert: Perry Aftab
Posted by Robert Doublett
An Ontario man who was missing for nine long days was found dead yesterday.
Tim Bosma disappeared after two men came to test drive a pickup truck he'd posted for sale online.
And his now-confirmed death raises questions about the safety of buyers and sellers who use online marketplaces like Kijiji and Craigslist.
Parry Aftab is an internet safety expert, internet privacy and security lawyer, and managing director of Wired Trust.
Listen
(runs 5:47)
Tim Bosma disappeared after two men came to test drive a pickup truck he'd posted for sale online.
And his now-confirmed death raises questions about the safety of buyers and sellers who use online marketplaces like Kijiji and Craigslist.
Parry Aftab is an internet safety expert, internet privacy and security lawyer, and managing director of Wired Trust.
Listen
(runs 5:47)
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Monday May 13, 2013
Seeking Council - May 13th, 2013
Council, Charlie Keagan
Posted by Robert Doublett
This week on Seeking Council, Charlie Keagan is in and representing the entire North Side because Councillor Prince is dealing with some health issues and unable to attend.
Normally Clarence Prince represents District 1 and Charlie Keagan, District 2.
Listen
(runs 9:49)
Normally Clarence Prince represents District 1 and Charlie Keagan, District 2.
Listen
(runs 9:49)
Categories: Seeking Council
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Friday May 10, 2013
CB Roller Derby
The Tar City Rollers
Posted by Robert Doublett
It's been called an expression of the third wave of feminism, an independent, do it yourself alternative sport that celebrates woman of all ages and abilities and it has take root right here in cape Breton.
Yes, we're talking about Roller Derby.
Trash Talking, bumping, bruising, and fun.
This weekend they're having an open house at the Centennial Area in Sydney to look for new members and volunteers to help with events.
We dropped by the arena last night for one of their practices and a look at this collective of 30 women and the culture of roller derby.
Listen
(runs 4:31)
Yes, we're talking about Roller Derby.
Trash Talking, bumping, bruising, and fun.
This weekend they're having an open house at the Centennial Area in Sydney to look for new members and volunteers to help with events.
We dropped by the arena last night for one of their practices and a look at this collective of 30 women and the culture of roller derby.
Listen
(runs 4:31)
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Sydney Weather Forecast
Sunday
Chance of showers
16°C
Monday
Chance of showers
12°C
Tuesday
A mix of sun and cloud
9°C
Wednesday
Sunny
14°C
Thursday
Chance of showers
13°C
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