CBC.ca | Mainstreet Cape Bretontag:www.cbc.ca,2011-08-25:/mainstreetcb//2422012-05-25T17:13:46ZBroadcast weekdays at 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. (AT) on CBC Radio One
A lively and informative blend of national and regional news designed to put Cape Breton listeners back in touch with their communities at the end of the workday.Movable Type Enterprise 4.37Eskasoni's Frist Female MDtag:www.cbc.ca,2012:/mainstreetcb//242.2194842012-05-24T14:42:28Z2012-05-25T17:13:46ZMichelle Matthews is from Eskasoni First Nation and this past week, she became the first woman from her community to earn an MD....what's more, she did it at age 47, while raising three kids....Robert Doubletthttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=242&id=405
Michelle Matthews is from Eskasoni First Nation and this past week, she became the first woman from her community to earn an MD....what's more, she did it at age 47, while raising three kids.
CB Regional Victoria School Board Budget Cutstag:www.cbc.ca,2012:/mainstreetcb//242.2192192012-05-23T13:45:41Z2012-05-24T14:21:59ZAs we've been hearing this afternoon, the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board has approved an operating budget that sees a decrease in provincial funding by 2.1%.That means about 2.86 million dollars, and that translates into 75 positions....44 of which will...Robert Doubletthttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=242&id=405 That means about 2.86 million dollars, and that translates into 75 positions....44 of which will be teaching positions.]]>
ACOA cuts regional development fundingtag:www.cbc.ca,2012:/mainstreetcb//242.2192432012-05-22T14:36:11Z2012-05-24T14:42:36ZThe Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency is cutting core funding to some regional economic development groups across Atlantic Canada. ACOA Minister Bernard Valcourt confirmed the decision earlier today firstly in a letter, and then later issued as a press release.The agencies...Robert Doubletthttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=242&id=405
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency is cutting core funding to some regional economic development groups across Atlantic Canada.
ACOA Minister Bernard Valcourt confirmed the decision earlier today firstly in a letter, and then later issued as a press release.
The agencies affected in Cape Breton are the Cape Breton County Economic Development Authority and Strait Highlands Regional Development Authority. Eileen Lannon-Oldford is with the Cape Breton County Economic Development Authority. ]]>
The Exit Interviewtag:www.cbc.ca,2012:/mainstreetcb//242.2182872012-05-17T21:15:53Z2012-05-18T14:24:11ZBarbara Stead-Coyle has been a guest many times on Mainstreet, she first made an appearance when she worked for the Cape Breton Growth Fund, and ECBC, then the Cape Breton Partnership and onto the Sydney Tar Ponds Agency. She's perhaps...Robert Doubletthttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=242&id=405
Barbara Stead-Coyle has been a guest many times on Mainstreet, she first made an appearance when she worked for the Cape Breton Growth Fund, and ECBC, then the Cape Breton Partnership and onto the Sydney Tar Ponds Agency.
She's perhaps best known for her work with the Cape Breton Hospital Foundation and the extraordinary amount of work they've done to bring cancer care to Cape Breton.
It turns out that Barbara has now accept a position off island with the Canadian Cancer Society.]]>
G20 Reviewtag:www.cbc.ca,2012:/mainstreetcb//242.2183022012-05-17T20:15:43Z2012-05-18T14:49:06ZPoor planning by the RCMP, OPP and Toronto police for the G20 summit, along with orders by a Toronto deputy police chief to "take back the streets," are to blame for the more than 1,100 arrests during the 2010 weekend...Robert Doubletthttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=242&id=405Poor planning by the RCMP, OPP and Toronto police for the G20 summit, along with orders by a Toronto deputy police chief to "take back the streets," are to blame for the more than 1,100 arrests during the 2010 weekend summit, says the province's top civilian police watchdog.
"What occurred over the course of the weekend resulted in the largest mass arrests in Canadian history. These disturbances had a profound impact not only on the citizens of Toronto and Canada generally, but on public confidence in the police as well," writes Gerry McNeilly, head of the Office of the Independent Police Review Director.
Overall, McNeilly says, the G20 was an unprecedented event in the city's history - one police forces were unprepared for. "It is fortunate that, in all the confusion, there were no deaths" McNeilly writes.
Cape Breton regional Police service sent some officers to aid the Toronto police department in 2010. For his response to the G20 report, and whether he would send officers again, we have reached Peter McIsaac; Chief of the CB regional police service.]]>
Greenfield Purchasetag:www.cbc.ca,2012:/mainstreetcb//242.2179802012-05-16T21:56:32Z2012-05-17T14:34:40ZWe heard today that Laurentian Energy Group will entertain an offer from an unnamed group to purchase the Greenfield site. Cape Breton Regional Council will also be putting in an offer.The property has been subject of several plans including a...Robert Doubletthttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=242&id=405 Cape Breton Regional Council will also be putting in an offer.
The property has been subject of several plans including a post-panamax container terminal. CBRM Council has other plans altogether.]]>
Membertou TCC - Fine Food Showtag:www.cbc.ca,2012:/mainstreetcb//242.2189342012-05-16T14:24:41Z2012-05-23T14:38:34ZTomorrow evening the fine food industry has a show at the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre...however, today on the show we appeal to your sense of taste for "the good life".This afternoon we have three chefs and a sommelier (a...Robert Doubletthttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=242&id=405Tomorrow evening the fine food industry has a show at the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre...however, today on the show we appeal to your sense of taste for "the good life".
This afternoon we have three chefs and a sommelier (a wine expert) in studio to help you think about pairing.
We have from FLAVOUR, Chef Scott Morrison, from Chanterell Country Inn, Erlene Bush. Mike Black is the chef and owner of the Black Spoon Bistro, and Johnathan Wilson is with Harvest Wines and Spirits...]]>
Concerns over Nova Scotia Powertag:www.cbc.ca,2012:/mainstreetcb//242.2176652012-05-15T13:46:38Z2012-05-16T14:04:14ZIt's not exactly a banner week for the province's key utility Nova Scotia Power.Last Tuesday NSP filed for rate increases over the next two years.We have since discovered just how much senior execs have been pocketing in salaries and bonuses.For...Robert Doubletthttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=242&id=405 Last Tuesday NSP filed for rate increases over the next two years.
We have since discovered just how much senior execs have been pocketing in salaries and bonuses.
For example, the president of the company Rob Bennett made more than 1-million dollars, a 23 percent increase over the previous year. The head of N-S-P's parent company Emera made triple that.
If that weren't enough, yesterday we reported Emera threw senior management a lavish party at a waterfront restaurant, complete with two bands and a comedian.
Conservative MLA Chris d'Entremont brought that issue to the floor of the legislature today.]]>
Highschool football in CBRM.tag:www.cbc.ca,2012:/mainstreetcb//242.2176892012-05-14T14:41:26Z2012-05-17T14:41:47ZWe have not had highschool football in CBRM for over 25years, but the Cape Breton Regional Minor Football Association is trying to change that.They already have football programs for boys and girls beginning at age seven, but once they get...Robert Doubletthttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=242&id=405 They already have football programs for boys and girls beginning at age seven, but once they get to highschool it's a little harder.
We were joined today by Phil MacDonald, AJ Virik, and Lorne Burke. They're trying to raise money through a golf tournament to start highschool football in the area.]]>
Anti-Identity Phobia Daytag:www.cbc.ca,2012:/mainstreetcb//242.2180122012-05-11T14:53:39Z2012-05-17T15:06:57ZYou're invited to an event that takes place tomorrow from 2-4pm at Wentworth Park Gazebo. It's the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.Pride Cape Breton is involved, as is PFLAG Cape Breton, the Cape Breton District Health Authority, and Coastal...Robert Doubletthttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=242&id=405 Pride Cape Breton is involved, as is PFLAG Cape Breton, the Cape Breton District Health Authority, and Coastal Braid.
We had the editor of Coastal Braid, Madonna Doucette, join us in studio.]]>
I've Got A Crush On Youtag:www.cbc.ca,2012:/mainstreetcb//242.2168612012-05-10T13:42:02Z2012-05-14T14:37:33ZJuno award-winning Canadian singer Measha Brueggergosman will be presenting her show tomorrow evening at the Savoy Theatre in Glace Bay.She made her big venue debut in right here in Cape Breton at the ECMA's in 2000. She took the stage...Robert Doubletthttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=242&id=405Juno award-winning Canadian singer Measha Brueggergosman will be presenting her show tomorrow evening at the Savoy Theatre in Glace Bay.
She made her big venue debut in right here in Cape Breton at the ECMA's in 2000. She took the stage with five-thousand people watching and when she hit her final note the entire room sprang to it's feet and gave her the first standing ovation of the evening.
An unforgettable moment. ]]>
Westray Draggermentag:www.cbc.ca,2012:/mainstreetcb//242.2166142012-05-09T13:27:26Z2012-05-10T13:36:36ZRobert Doubletthttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=242&id=405Danny Kalbhenn was one of the Draggerman from Cape Breton who rushed to Westray in the hours after the explosion.
He was a Cape Breton coal miner who had seen a lot in career, but nothing compared to what he found in plymouth Nova Scotia.
Even today, he thinks about the disaster.]]>
Michique at Cannestag:www.cbc.ca,2012:/mainstreetcb//242.2164102012-05-08T16:49:39Z2012-05-16T13:25:21ZWith glorious summer beach weather just around the corner our minds are drawn to glamorous days strolling luxurious beaches......maybe even the beaches in Cannes, France.Michique Bags are getting a head start on us by winging their way as we speak...Robert Doubletthttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=242&id=405With glorious summer beach weather just around the corner our minds are drawn to glamorous days strolling luxurious beaches......maybe even the beaches in Cannes, France.
Michique Bags are getting a head start on us by winging their way as we speak to the fabulous beaches of France.
However the people who run the company aren't....they're just too busy!]]>
Human Smuggling Exercisestag:www.cbc.ca,2012:/mainstreetcb//242.2163302012-05-08T14:08:58Z2012-05-09T14:10:56ZIf you passed by Sydney Harbour today, you might have thought a ship carrying illegal drugs was being taken down.A Canadian Coast Guard vessel escorted another large ship to the Government Wharf.Waiting were the RCMP, fire trucks, emergency vehicles and...Robert Doubletthttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=242&id=405 A Canadian Coast Guard vessel escorted another large ship to the Government Wharf.
Waiting were the RCMP, fire trucks, emergency vehicles and Canadian Border Services.
It wasn't a drug sting... but an international exercise simulating a human smuggling operation.
Everyone from The Joint Task Force to the local District Health Authority wanted to make sure they were ready if a migrant ship was discovered off our shores.
Joan Weeks was on the wharf to witness the exercise.
As it got underway, she spoke with some of the key people involved.]]>
Music Monday 2012tag:www.cbc.ca,2012:/mainstreetcb//242.2159522012-05-07T20:43:34Z2012-05-07T20:53:04ZMore than a thousand students paraded through Sydney today as part of National Music Monday, and this year Cape Breton hosted the event for the entire country. Bands from three high schools led the parade of 1100 students from more...Robert Doubletthttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=242&id=405 Bands from three high schools led the parade of 1100 students from more than 20 schools.
Music Monday is celebrated on the first Monday of May each year.
Students across the country learn and then sing the same song, at the same time.
Organizers say the end goal is to keep quality music programs all schools arross the country.
We were there and bring you the sounds of the day]]>
Poor planning by the RCMP, OPP and Toronto police for the G20 summit, along with orders by a Toronto deputy police chief to "take back the streets," are to blame for the more than 1,100 arrests during the 2010 weekend summit, says the province's top civilian police watchdog.
Tomorrow evening the fine food industry has a show at the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre...however, today on the show we appeal to your sense of taste for "the good life".
Juno award-winning Canadian singer Measha Brueggergosman will be presenting her show tomorrow evening at the Savoy Theatre in Glace Bay.
Danny Kalbhenn was one of the Draggerman from Cape Breton who rushed to Westray in the hours after the explosion. 
With glorious summer beach weather just around the corner our minds are drawn to glamorous days strolling luxurious beaches......maybe even the beaches in Cannes, France.