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Information Morning - Cape Breton | Jan 30, 2013 | 19:16

Urban vs. Rural

Nova Scotia is at the bottom of the heap when it comes to economic growth. So, is ignoring the rural areas one way to climb higher? We have a lively debate about urban versus rural life with market researcher, Don Mills and rural advocate Kate Oland from Middle River. (runs 19:16 January 30, 2013)

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