en-ca http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting/images/promo-cbnsinfomorn.jpg http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting CBC Radio's Information Morning Cape Breton helps listeners better understand and explore the challenges in our island's future, remember their past and celebrate their neighbours' accomplishments. CBC podcasting@cbc.ca Copyright © CBC 2012 podcasting@cbc.ca no CBC Radio CBC,CBC Radio CBC Radio's Information Morning Cape Breton helps listeners better understand and explore the challenges in our island's future, remember their past and celebrate their neighbours' accomplishments. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120210_80663.mp3 Prior to the Postmedia Canspell Regional Spelling Bee at CBU this weekend, CBC Cape Breton and colleagues from the Cape Breton Post took part in a mini Spelling Bee with official Spelling Bee pronouncer Todd Pettigrew moderating. (runs 15:04 Feb. 10, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Intra-Media Spelling Bee Prior to the Postmedia Canspell Regional Spelling Bee at CBU this weekend, CBC Cape Breton and colleagues from the Cape Breton Post took part in a mini Spelling Bee with official Spelling Bee pronouncer Todd Pettigrew moderating. (runs 15:04 Feb. 10, 2012) 905 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120210_36745.mp3 Leonard van Zutphen, President of Celtic Current Inc., tells us about a new wind energy project to be setup in Mulgrave. And how they will generate community investment for this wind development project. (runs 6:51 Feb. 12, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT A Celtic Current Project Leonard van Zutphen, President of Celtic Current Inc., tells us about a new wind energy project to be setup in Mulgrave. And how they will generate community investment for this wind development project. (runs 6:51 Feb. 12, 2012) 411 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120210_61832.mp3 We find out why the aboriginal fishery that resulted from the Marshall decision could serve as a model for economic development. CBU professor Jacquelyn Scott of the Shannon School of Business explains her recently released study. (runs 11:06 Feb. 10, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Net Gains We find out why the aboriginal fishery that resulted from the Marshall decision could serve as a model for economic development. CBU professor Jacquelyn Scott of the Shannon School of Business explains her recently released study. (runs 11:06 Feb. 10, 2012) 667 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120209_16824.mp3 Meet Cape Breton University professor Todd Pettigrew who has an important job as Official Pronouncer at this weekend's Postmedia Canspell Cape Breton Regional Spelling Bee in Sydney. (runs 10:04 Feb. 09, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Spell Bound Meet Cape Breton University professor Todd Pettigrew who has an important job as Official Pronouncer at this weekend's Postmedia Canspell Cape Breton Regional Spelling Bee in Sydney. (runs 10:04 Feb. 09, 2012) 605 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120209_27066.mp3 Find out what Alberta is doing in its math curriculum that adds up to top marks for its students... and what Nova Scotia can learn from the Alberta protocol. Christine Henzel is the Director of Mathematics, Arts and Communication for the Alberta Department of Education. (runs 9:06 Feb. 09, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Do The Math Find out what Alberta is doing in its math curriculum that adds up to top marks for its students... and what Nova Scotia can learn from the Alberta protocol. Christine Henzel is the Director of Mathematics, Arts and Communication for the Alberta Department of Education. (runs 9:06 Feb. 09, 2012) 546 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120208_83392.mp3 Cape Breton's business landscape is dotted with small, interesting and innovative companies, who are carving out niches for themselves. J & K Scientific Incorporated in Edwardsville is one of them. Owner Dr. Krishnat Naikwadi tells us about the business. (runs 7:59 Feb. 08, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Innovacorp CB Winner Cape Breton's business landscape is dotted with small, interesting and innovative companies, who are carving out niches for themselves. J & K Scientific Incorporated in Edwardsville is one of them. Owner Dr. Krishnat Naikwadi tells us about the business. (runs 7:59 Feb. 08, 2012) 479 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120208_88264.mp3 On "Then and Now", we travel through time, crossing over the bridge on the Canso Causeway with historian Jim St. Clair. He continues our series looking at bridges around Cape Breton Island. (runs 8:43 Feb. 08, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Jim St. Clair - Causeway Bridge On "Then and Now", we travel through time, crossing over the bridge on the Canso Causeway with historian Jim St. Clair. He continues our series looking at bridges around Cape Breton Island. (runs 8:43 Feb. 08, 2012) 524 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120208_47432.mp3 Gerald Gloade is a program development officer with the Mi'kmawey Debert Cultural Centre. He's in Cape Breton to talk about an archeological site in Debert that dates back more than 13,000 years and tells the story of the paleo Indian population in Nova Scotia. (runs 9:37 Feb. 08, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Ancient Ancient History Gerald Gloade is a program development officer with the Mi'kmawey Debert Cultural Centre. He's in Cape Breton to talk about an archeological site in Debert that dates back more than 13,000 years and tells the story of the paleo Indian population in Nova Scotia. (runs 9:37 Feb. 08, 2012) 577 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120208_48203.mp3 Get schooled in a program meant to open up rural schools to community groups. To learn more about the "SchoolsPlus Program" and how it works, we've contacted, Tara Moore, the SchoolsPlus Co-ordinator for the NS Department of Education. (runs 9:20 Feb. 08, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT SchoolsPlus Program Get schooled in a program meant to open up rural schools to community groups. To learn more about the "SchoolsPlus Program" and how it works, we've contacted, Tara Moore, the SchoolsPlus Co-ordinator for the NS Department of Education. (runs 9:20 Feb. 08, 2012) 561 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120207_58735.mp3 Recently, Xstrata announced a corporate merger with Glencore International, a company that is one of the world's largest commodities suppliers. Peter Akerley, president of Erdene Resource Development Corporation tells us what this means for the Donkin Mine development. (runs 7:01 Feb. 07, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Donkin Development Recently, Xstrata announced a corporate merger with Glencore International, a company that is one of the world's largest commodities suppliers. Peter Akerley, president of Erdene Resource Development Corporation tells us what this means for the Donkin Mine development. (runs 7:01 Feb. 07, 2012) 422 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120207_70665.mp3 Nova Scotia's new education plan - "Kids and Learning First" - is a report based largely on the recommendations of the Ben Levin, a Professor and Canada Research Chair in Education Leadership and Policy at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto. We ask him about the new provincial plan. (runs 11:28 Feb. 07, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT New Plan Review Nova Scotia's new education plan - "Kids and Learning First" - is a report based largely on the recommendations of the Ben Levin, a Professor and Canada Research Chair in Education Leadership and Policy at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto. We ask him about the new provincial plan. (runs 11:28 Feb. 07, 2012) 688 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120206_63796.mp3 The name of a new government plan that wants to, quote, "do things differently" when it comes to educating children in Nova Scotia is called "Kids And Learning First". The Minister of Education Ramona Jennex explains the new plan. (runs 12:06 Feb. 06, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Kids And Learning First The name of a new government plan that wants to, quote, "do things differently" when it comes to educating children in Nova Scotia is called "Kids And Learning First". The Minister of Education Ramona Jennex explains the new plan. (runs 12:06 Feb. 06, 2012) 724 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120203_98098.mp3 When the School Board removed their school from a review list for possible closure, it sounded like good news. But not for one group of parents who wants to go through with the review process. We hear why. Also, we hear from the board chair, Lorne Green. (runs 15:09 Feb. 03, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT School Review When the School Board removed their school from a review list for possible closure, it sounded like good news. But not for one group of parents who wants to go through with the review process. We hear why. Also, we hear from the board chair, Lorne Green. (runs 15:09 Feb. 03, 2012) 910 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120203_92427.mp3 The general manager of the Strait Area Transit Co-Op is getting set to retire. Before he hits the road for good, we talk to Malcolm Beaton about the bussing business. (runs 7:02 Feb. 03, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Travelling Strait To Retirement The general manager of the Strait Area Transit Co-Op is getting set to retire. Before he hits the road for good, we talk to Malcolm Beaton about the bussing business. (runs 7:02 Feb. 03, 2012) 422 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120203_95550.mp3 The family of Eric Morrison is asking for a public inquiry into the mental health system. Last February, the 21 year-old took his own life. We hear from his mother, Fran Morrison, and the NS Health Minister Maureen MacDonald about the request. (runs 8:20 Feb. 03, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Mental Health Inquiry The family of Eric Morrison is asking for a public inquiry into the mental health system. Last February, the 21 year-old took his own life. We hear from his mother, Fran Morrison, and the NS Health Minister Maureen MacDonald about the request. (runs 8:20 Feb. 03, 2012) 500 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120202_18789.mp3 While Morrison's Greenhouses in Southside Boularderie is closing, thoughts of branching out has owner Janice Morrison planning to grow the business in a different direction by offering horticultural therapy. (runs 8:03 Feb. 02, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Morrison's Greenhouses 2 While Morrison's Greenhouses in Southside Boularderie is closing, thoughts of branching out has owner Janice Morrison planning to grow the business in a different direction by offering horticultural therapy. (runs 8:03 Feb. 02, 2012) 484 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120201_64167.mp3 On his weekly column, "Then and Now", Community Historian Jim St. Clair looks into the life of "An Gille Mor" - the Big Boy of Englishtown, Cape Breton - Giant Angus MacAskill. (runs 8:22 Feb. 01, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Jim St. Clair - Giant MacAskill On his weekly column, "Then and Now", Community Historian Jim St. Clair looks into the life of "An Gille Mor" - the Big Boy of Englishtown, Cape Breton - Giant Angus MacAskill. (runs 8:22 Feb. 01, 2012) 502 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120201_71594.mp3 Sport Nova Scotia has created a new position to help support organized sport in Cape Breton. Jamie Ferguson, the CEO of Sport Nova Scotia and Dean Morley, the community sport development co-ordinator for Cape Breton, explain the goal of their new program. (runs 7:55 Feb. 01, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Supporting Good Sports Sport Nova Scotia has created a new position to help support organized sport in Cape Breton. Jamie Ferguson, the CEO of Sport Nova Scotia and Dean Morley, the community sport development co-ordinator for Cape Breton, explain the goal of their new program. (runs 7:55 Feb. 01, 2012) 476 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120201_23659.mp3 Russell MacKinlay, the acting director of operations for the Department of Natural Resources, was in Main-a-Dieu this week to discuss the plan to remove the MV Miner - it ran aground off Scaterie Island in September 2011. (runs 7:59) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT MV Miner DNR Update Russell MacKinlay, the acting director of operations for the Department of Natural Resources, was in Main-a-Dieu this week to discuss the plan to remove the MV Miner - it ran aground off Scaterie Island in September 2011. (runs 7:59) 479 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120201_93505.mp3 To everything there is a season. Associate Producer Nicole MacLennan visited Morrison's Greenhouses in Southside Boularderie as it prepares to close after fifty years in business. (runs 6:27 Feb. 01, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Morrison's Greenhouse 1 To everything there is a season. Associate Producer Nicole MacLennan visited Morrison's Greenhouses in Southside Boularderie as it prepares to close after fifty years in business. (runs 6:27 Feb. 01, 2012) 387 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120131_65950.mp3 Hear what the Office of the Fire Marshal is doing to make sure public buildings are safe in Nova Scotia, after a recent Auditor General report noted some problems. Reporter Jean Laroche has the story. (runs 10:53 Jan. 31, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT NS Fire Marshal's Report Hear what the Office of the Fire Marshal is doing to make sure public buildings are safe in Nova Scotia, after a recent Auditor General report noted some problems. Reporter Jean Laroche has the story. (runs 10:53 Jan. 31, 2012) 653 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120131_32828.mp3 A community meeting to discuss the grounded MV Miner was held at the Coastal Discovery Centre in Main a Dieu. To find out what happened, we contact Amanda McDougall, the project co-ordinator for the Main a Dieu Community Development Association. (runs 5:35 Jan.31, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT MV Miner Community Meeting A community meeting to discuss the grounded MV Miner was held at the Coastal Discovery Centre in Main a Dieu. To find out what happened, we contact Amanda McDougall, the project co-ordinator for the Main a Dieu Community Development Association. (runs 5:35 Jan.31, 2012) 336 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120131_71244.mp3 Some rather unusual looking power lines have been installed along a section of Keltic Drive in Sydney River, and Reporter Holly Conners asked Nova Scotia Power director Paul Casey why? (runs 4:51 Jan. 31, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT New Power Lines Some rather unusual looking power lines have been installed along a section of Keltic Drive in Sydney River, and Reporter Holly Conners asked Nova Scotia Power director Paul Casey why? (runs 4:51 Jan. 31, 2012) 292 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120130_66172.mp3 Taking care of business, together. Rachel MacKeigan, co-ordinator of the CAP Society of Cape Breton, and Carl Getto, a Community Economic Development officer, tell us about a proposal to set up a shared workspace in Sydney for people who work from home. (runs 7:22 Jan. 30, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Shared Workspace Proposal Taking care of business, together. Rachel MacKeigan, co-ordinator of the CAP Society of Cape Breton, and Carl Getto, a Community Economic Development officer, tell us about a proposal to set up a shared workspace in Sydney for people who work from home. (runs 7:22 Jan. 30, 2012) 442 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120130_93202.mp3 Meet a young girl from Port Hood who hopes you'll give her your signature in support of the Inverness Hospital. Erica Wright is 11 years old, and she has started a petition against the closure of the local OR. (runs 5:39 Jan. 30, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Inverness Hospital Petition Meet a young girl from Port Hood who hopes you'll give her your signature in support of the Inverness Hospital. Erica Wright is 11 years old, and she has started a petition against the closure of the local OR. (runs 5:39 Jan. 30, 2012) 339 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120127_46792.mp3 Mother Nature looked like she was smiling upon our ski hills, giving us some great powder. But then just as quickly as she gave it, she sent the rain to take much of it away. So, we make a few calls to get ski conditions around Cape Breton. (runs 10:01 Jan. 27, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT An Up And Down Season Mother Nature looked like she was smiling upon our ski hills, giving us some great powder. But then just as quickly as she gave it, she sent the rain to take much of it away. So, we make a few calls to get ski conditions around Cape Breton. (runs 10:01 Jan. 27, 2012) 601 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120127_63606.mp3 Hundreds of former employees of NewPage in Port Hawkesbury are disappointed to hear their pension fund is forecast to lose about 7 million dollars a year, and in turn, may reduce their pension payments by up to 30%. (runs 4:26 Jan. 27, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT NewPage Pensioner Hundreds of former employees of NewPage in Port Hawkesbury are disappointed to hear their pension fund is forecast to lose about 7 million dollars a year, and in turn, may reduce their pension payments by up to 30%. (runs 4:26 Jan. 27, 2012) 267 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120127_58019.mp3 We get crafty one more time, and train our attention on another upcoming course at the Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design. Take a seat at the loom to learn about weaving from Diane Campbell. (runs 5:12 Jan. 27, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Craft Courses 4 - Weaving We get crafty one more time, and train our attention on another upcoming course at the Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design. Take a seat at the loom to learn about weaving from Diane Campbell. (runs 5:12 Jan. 27, 2012) 312 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120126_76224.mp3 Historian Ken Donovan is this year's winner of the Tom Miller Human Rights Award. He's receiving the award for his research on slavery at Fortress Louisbourg and elsewhere in Cape Breton. (runs 6:52 Jan.26, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Tom Miller Award 2012 Historian Ken Donovan is this year's winner of the Tom Miller Human Rights Award. He's receiving the award for his research on slavery at Fortress Louisbourg and elsewhere in Cape Breton. (runs 6:52 Jan.26, 2012) 413 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120126_87104.mp3 Find out what happened at a round table discussion in Ottawa about Aboriginal Economic Development from two of the Cape Breton participants. Membertou Chief Terry Paul, and Keith Brown, the Purdy Crawford Chair in Aboriginal Business Studies at Cape Breton University. (runs 10:55 Jan. 26, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Aboriginal Economic Development Find out what happened at a round table discussion in Ottawa about Aboriginal Economic Development from two of the Cape Breton participants. Membertou Chief Terry Paul, and Keith Brown, the Purdy Crawford Chair in Aboriginal Business Studies at Cape Breton University. (runs 10:55 Jan. 26, 2012) 656 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120126_57091.mp3 We throw ourselves into a pottery lesson with Greig Bishop at the Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design as our series in winter craft courses continues. (runs 7:36 Jan. 26, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Craft Courses 3 - Pottery We throw ourselves into a pottery lesson with Greig Bishop at the Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design as our series in winter craft courses continues. (runs 7:36 Jan. 26, 2012) 456 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120125_39707.mp3 We march back into history to meet a soldier who fought alongside the likes of General Wolfe and General George Washington. Our Community Historian Jim St. Clair didn't have to go through history for this tale, though... he just traced his family tree. (runs 6:50 Jan. 25, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Jim St. Clair - Lt. Arthur St. Clair We march back into history to meet a soldier who fought alongside the likes of General Wolfe and General George Washington. Our Community Historian Jim St. Clair didn't have to go through history for this tale, though... he just traced his family tree. (runs 6:50 Jan. 25, 2012) 410 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120125_26150.mp3 We check back with a Cape Breton University Professor who has received more than half a million dollars to expand her research on electric fish. Dr. Vielka Salazar teaches biology at CBU and leads the research project. (runs 9:42 Jan. 25, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Netting Big Research Money We check back with a Cape Breton University Professor who has received more than half a million dollars to expand her research on electric fish. Dr. Vielka Salazar teaches biology at CBU and leads the research project. (runs 9:42 Jan. 25, 2012) 582 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120125_34963.mp3 Find out why people in East Lake Ainslie are worried about a couple of moose on the loose and what DNR is doing about it. Bruce Murphy is the wildlife technician for Inverness County with the Department of Natural Resources. (runs 6:51 Jan. 25, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Creature Discomforts Find out why people in East Lake Ainslie are worried about a couple of moose on the loose and what DNR is doing about it. Bruce Murphy is the wildlife technician for Inverness County with the Department of Natural Resources. (runs 6:51 Jan. 25, 2012) 411 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120125_24947.mp3 In our series about craft courses at the CB Centre for Craft and Design, learn about the finer points of needle felting from Shari MacLeod who teaches courses during the winter session. (runs 6:06 Jan. 25, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Craft Courses 2 - Needle Felting In our series about craft courses at the CB Centre for Craft and Design, learn about the finer points of needle felting from Shari MacLeod who teaches courses during the winter session. (runs 6:06 Jan. 25, 2012) 367 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120124_77168.mp3 Talkin' hockey with our Sports guy Charlie Cuff. He looks at the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles so far this season and the plans they have for future seasons in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. (runs 7:35 Jan. 24, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Screaming Eagles So Far Talkin' hockey with our Sports guy Charlie Cuff. He looks at the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles so far this season and the plans they have for future seasons in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. (runs 7:35 Jan. 24, 2012) 455 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120124_99791.mp3 Hear about the support group for victims of sexual abuse by clergy that plans to create a branch of support here in Cape Breton. Reporter Joan Weeks tells us about "SNAP". (runs 6:37 Jan. 24, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT "SNAP" Visit Hear about the support group for victims of sexual abuse by clergy that plans to create a branch of support here in Cape Breton. Reporter Joan Weeks tells us about "SNAP". (runs 6:37 Jan. 24, 2012) 397 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120124_77520.mp3 Get crafty this Winter... the Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design invites you to join their workshops. This week, we find out about some of the courses offered. One of the artists and instructors, Linda Lou MacIntyre gives a lesson in jewelry making. (runs 7:18 Jan. 24, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Craft Courses 1 - Jewelry Get crafty this Winter... the Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design invites you to join their workshops. This week, we find out about some of the courses offered. One of the artists and instructors, Linda Lou MacIntyre gives a lesson in jewelry making. (runs 7:18 Jan. 24, 2012) 439 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120123_62294.mp3 Cape Breton University hopes you'll definitely like the upcoming presentation of an Arthur Miller classic. The director and the lead actor - make a pitch for their new production of "Death of A Salesman" at the Boardmore Theatre. (runs 11:06 Jan. 23, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Staging "Death Of A Salesman" Cape Breton University hopes you'll definitely like the upcoming presentation of an Arthur Miller classic. The director and the lead actor - make a pitch for their new production of "Death of A Salesman" at the Boardmore Theatre. (runs 11:06 Jan. 23, 2012) 666 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120123_83753.mp3 Find out how the community of Mabou is hoping to generate investment that will help provide more housing in the area. The Mabou Growth Fund will sell shares in a CEDIF, Chad Munro, a volunteer member of the Board, explains. (runs 7:30 Jan. 23, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Mabou Growth Fund Find out how the community of Mabou is hoping to generate investment that will help provide more housing in the area. The Mabou Growth Fund will sell shares in a CEDIF, Chad Munro, a volunteer member of the Board, explains. (runs 7:30 Jan. 23, 2012) 451 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120123_82386.mp3 A rally opposing operating room closures at their local hospital saw hundreds of concerned residents of Inverness County show support and voice their opinions on the matter. (runs 6:44 Jan. 23, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Inverness Hospital Rally A rally opposing operating room closures at their local hospital saw hundreds of concerned residents of Inverness County show support and voice their opinions on the matter. (runs 6:44 Jan. 23, 2012) 404 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120120_46804.mp3 We speak with the new manager of the Keltic, Matthew MacKenzie. (runs 8:37) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT New Leadership at the Lodge We speak with the new manager of the Keltic, Matthew MacKenzie. (runs 8:37) 517 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120120_78772.mp3 Reaction from two principal players after yesterday's court ruling. (runs 6:54) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT SPCA Sydney Reaction from two principal players after yesterday's court ruling. (runs 6:54) 414 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120119_96316.mp3 We find out about a new mentorship program called Partners For Growth. The Cape Breton Partnership is sponsoring the program which aims to get more women in leadership roles. (runs 6:42) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT A Wealth of Experience We find out about a new mentorship program called Partners For Growth. The Cape Breton Partnership is sponsoring the program which aims to get more women in leadership roles. (runs 6:42) 402 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120119_87916.mp3 CBC reporter Jennifer Henderson interviews Education Minister Ramona Jennex. (runs 6:03) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Elementary Education Plan CBC reporter Jennifer Henderson interviews Education Minister Ramona Jennex. (runs 6:03) 363 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120119_58155.mp3 Sometimes when you offer to lend a helping hand, you can get slapped with legal troubles....especially if you volunteer to serve on a Board. (runs 1041) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT The Volunteer Sector Sometimes when you offer to lend a helping hand, you can get slapped with legal troubles....especially if you volunteer to serve on a Board. (runs 1041) 641 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120118_32020.mp3 As the dredge nears completion, we get to the bottom of plans to develop the port. (runs 13:34) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Making Waves in Sydney Harbour As the dredge nears completion, we get to the bottom of plans to develop the port. (runs 13:34) 814 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120118_82201.mp3 Hal Higgins reports on last night's gathering. (runs 6:23) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Cape Breton Regional Council Hal Higgins reports on last night's gathering. (runs 6:23) 384 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120118_84602.mp3 Jim St. Clair has #2 in our series of columns on the bridges of Cape Breton Island. This morning Jim looks back on the history of the Seal Island Bridge. (runs 9:21) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Then and Now Jim St. Clair has #2 in our series of columns on the bridges of Cape Breton Island. This morning Jim looks back on the history of the Seal Island Bridge. (runs 9:21) 561 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120117_74695.mp3 We meet the president of a not for profit organization that helps attract international students to Nova Scotia. (runs 9:36) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT EduNova We meet the president of a not for profit organization that helps attract international students to Nova Scotia. (runs 9:36) 577 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120117_87550.mp3 Inspiration for Nova Scotians to get involved by offering advice on how you can prepare yourself to run for office. (runs 6:42) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT A How-To Website Inspiration for Nova Scotians to get involved by offering advice on how you can prepare yourself to run for office. (runs 6:42) 402 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120117_49201.mp3 The dilapidated drydock building in north end Sydney is scheduled to be demolished. (runs 3:48) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Going, Going...Not Quite Gone The dilapidated drydock building in north end Sydney is scheduled to be demolished. (runs 3:48) 229 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120116_84910.mp3 Hear how a project to re-open a system of trails in Sydney's Rotary Park is being revived. (7:21) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT The Missing Greenlink Hear how a project to re-open a system of trails in Sydney's Rotary Park is being revived. (7:21) 442 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120116_86446.mp3 Changes proposed for the Sydney Deanery of the Catholic Church would see some churches close and others share a priest. Parishioners received the news at Sunday services. (runs 5:04) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Catholic Church Closures Changes proposed for the Sydney Deanery of the Catholic Church would see some churches close and others share a priest. Parishioners received the news at Sunday services. (runs 5:04) 305 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120113_29444.mp3 We speak with a Cape Bretoner who was at the tribute dinner to Allan J. MacEachen in Ottawa last night. (runs 6:54) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT A Liberal Amount Of Praise We speak with a Cape Bretoner who was at the tribute dinner to Allan J. MacEachen in Ottawa last night. (runs 6:54) 414 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120113_60807.mp3 Meet two of the students who have come to Cape Breton from Papua New Guinea for training in the oil and gas industry. (runs 7:50) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Long Distance Education Meet two of the students who have come to Cape Breton from Papua New Guinea for training in the oil and gas industry. (runs 7:50) 471 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120113_12264.mp3 Membertou has been a knockout host this week. (runs 5:35) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Boxing Canada Membertou has been a knockout host this week. (runs 5:35) 335 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120113_45213.mp3 Getting on the job training is still one of the best ways to learn. Nova Scotia has launched the first review of the apprenticeship training program in more than 10 years. (runs 7:53) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Learning By Example Getting on the job training is still one of the best ways to learn. Nova Scotia has launched the first review of the apprenticeship training program in more than 10 years. (runs 7:53) 474 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120112_25851.mp3 Nova Scotia's First Nations communities are already doing many of the things proposed in new legislation from the Federal government. Find out what Mi'kmaq schools are doing right already from Eleanor Bernard, Executive Director of the Mi'kmaw Kina'matnewey. (runs 9:51 Jan12, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Head Of The Class Nova Scotia's First Nations communities are already doing many of the things proposed in new legislation from the Federal government. Find out what Mi'kmaq schools are doing right already from Eleanor Bernard, Executive Director of the Mi'kmaw Kina'matnewey. (runs 9:51 Jan12, 2012) 591 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120112_15916.mp3 Building a new model for affordable housing in Inverness through a unique community project that will build new homes on municipal land. Jim Mustard is the municipal councilor for District 3 in Inverness and Conrad Taves is the designer on the project. (runs 8:26 Jan.12, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Inverness Housing Building a new model for affordable housing in Inverness through a unique community project that will build new homes on municipal land. Jim Mustard is the municipal councilor for District 3 in Inverness and Conrad Taves is the designer on the project. (runs 8:26 Jan.12, 2012) 506 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120112_35865.mp3 We find out about something called a "Meditation Mob" coming to Sydney this weekend at the YMCA. Pamela Johnson is one of the organizers of the event and she explains what will happen on Sunday. (runs 6:28 Jan.12, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Meditation For The Masses We find out about something called a "Meditation Mob" coming to Sydney this weekend at the YMCA. Pamela Johnson is one of the organizers of the event and she explains what will happen on Sunday. (runs 6:28 Jan.12, 2012) 388 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120111_45935.mp3 Each week, our Cape Breton historian, Jim St. Clair, builds a bridge across time on his column "Then and Now". Today, he turns his attention to "bridges" as we begin a new series on that all important aspect of transportation on our Island. (runs 8:04 Jan. 11, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Jim St. Clair - Murray's Hill Bridge Each week, our Cape Breton historian, Jim St. Clair, builds a bridge across time on his column "Then and Now". Today, he turns his attention to "bridges" as we begin a new series on that all important aspect of transportation on our Island. (runs 8:04 Jan. 11, 2012) 484 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120111_79521.mp3 Poor housing for some residents of Wagmatcook First Nation raises questions about conditions in the community. Reporter Joan Weeks investigates the situation. (runs 10:15 Jan. 11, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Wagmatcook Housing Concerns Poor housing for some residents of Wagmatcook First Nation raises questions about conditions in the community. Reporter Joan Weeks investigates the situation. (runs 10:15 Jan. 11, 2012) 615 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120111_72688.mp3 Twenty years ago, Canada Post wanted to close its Post Office in Mabou. But a unique private arrangement with a community group saved it. We recognize the 20th anniversary of Mabou Communications, Jim Cummings is chair of the volunteer board. (runs 7:48 Jan. 11, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Stamp Of Approval Twenty years ago, Canada Post wanted to close its Post Office in Mabou. But a unique private arrangement with a community group saved it. We recognize the 20th anniversary of Mabou Communications, Jim Cummings is chair of the volunteer board. (runs 7:48 Jan. 11, 2012) 469 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120110_33765.mp3 We all want our New Year's Resolutions to Work. But did you make any resolutions ABOUT work? Workplace consultant Pierre Battah talks about turning over a new leaf in a new year and the idea of companies making resolutions, too. (runs 6:49 Jan. 10, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Workplace Column - Resolutions We all want our New Year's Resolutions to Work. But did you make any resolutions ABOUT work? Workplace consultant Pierre Battah talks about turning over a new leaf in a new year and the idea of companies making resolutions, too. (runs 6:49 Jan. 10, 2012) 409 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120109_11444.mp3 Our feature on Research at Cape Breton University continues, today, we focus on injection drug users and how a network of volunteers are helping them stay safe. The research project pairs CBU with Addiction Services. (runs 12:17 Jan. 09, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Sharp Thinking Our feature on Research at Cape Breton University continues, today, we focus on injection drug users and how a network of volunteers are helping them stay safe. The research project pairs CBU with Addiction Services. (runs 12:17 Jan. 09, 2012) 737 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120109_95299.mp3 There's no shortage of charities that need to raise cash in our community. Linda Crockett, a professional fundraiser, is offering to help them out. Not by raising money, but by teaching them how to fundraise through a new course at the NSCC Marconi. (runs 8:58 Jan. 09, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Fundraising 101 There's no shortage of charities that need to raise cash in our community. Linda Crockett, a professional fundraiser, is offering to help them out. Not by raising money, but by teaching them how to fundraise through a new course at the NSCC Marconi. (runs 8:58 Jan. 09, 2012) 538 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120106_34614.mp3 The vice-chair of the electoral boundaries committee NDP MLA Leonard Preyra talks about the decision to recommend including four minority ridings in larger ridings in Nova Scotia. An all party committee of the Legislature has voted to remove the protected status of those ridings. (runs 8:32 Jan. 06, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Vulnerable Votes The vice-chair of the electoral boundaries committee NDP MLA Leonard Preyra talks about the decision to recommend including four minority ridings in larger ridings in Nova Scotia. An all party committee of the Legislature has voted to remove the protected status of those ridings. (runs 8:32 Jan. 06, 2012) 513 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120105_92095.mp3 Suzanne Rhodenizer-Rose, Director of Quality and Patient Safety with Infection Prevention and Control Nova Scotia, explains what the province is doing to help the Cape Breton District Health Authority tackle the recent C. difficile outbreak. (runs 8:32 Jan. 05, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Keeping The Bug At Bay Suzanne Rhodenizer-Rose, Director of Quality and Patient Safety with Infection Prevention and Control Nova Scotia, explains what the province is doing to help the Cape Breton District Health Authority tackle the recent C. difficile outbreak. (runs 8:32 Jan. 05, 2012) 513 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120105_54261.mp3 Find out what's next in the effort to reopen the shuttered NewPage paper mill in Port Hawkesbury, we hear from Ronald Stern, President of the company that's interested in running it. And, we hear why Ernst and Young recommended that company. (runs 10:06 Jan. 05, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT NewPage Buyer Find out what's next in the effort to reopen the shuttered NewPage paper mill in Port Hawkesbury, we hear from Ronald Stern, President of the company that's interested in running it. And, we hear why Ernst and Young recommended that company. (runs 10:06 Jan. 05, 2012) 607 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120105_91098.mp3 We reconvene a panel of Cape Breton Catholics to discuss the sentence of the former Bishop of Antigonish Raymond Lahey for possessing and importing child pornography. (runs 12:26 Jan. 05, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Sentencing Panel Discussion We reconvene a panel of Cape Breton Catholics to discuss the sentence of the former Bishop of Antigonish Raymond Lahey for possessing and importing child pornography. (runs 12:26 Jan. 05, 2012) 746 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120104_20802.mp3 The President and Vice-chancellor of Cape Breton University, John Harker, joins us for our year-end chat about the past year on Campus. (runs 11:33 Jan. 04, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Year-ender Three - CBU President John Harker The President and Vice-chancellor of Cape Breton University, John Harker, joins us for our year-end chat about the past year on Campus. (runs 11:33 Jan. 04, 2012) 693 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120104_22386.mp3 Stretching out the Season. Our Community Historian Jim St. Clair reviews why January 6th still looms large for many who celebrate Christmas. (runs 4:57 Jan. 04, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Jim St. Clair - 12th Day Of Christmas Stretching out the Season. Our Community Historian Jim St. Clair reviews why January 6th still looms large for many who celebrate Christmas. (runs 4:57 Jan. 04, 2012) 297 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120104_32160.mp3 A Going Concern... or Concern About It Going. Word on the future of the NewPage plant in Port Hawkesbury could come today. Reporter Jennifer Henderson re-caps the options that could be announced. (runs 7:52 Jan. 04, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT NewPage Announcement A Going Concern... or Concern About It Going. Word on the future of the NewPage plant in Port Hawkesbury could come today. Reporter Jennifer Henderson re-caps the options that could be announced. (runs 7:52 Jan. 04, 2012) 472 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120104_48867.mp3 The Cape Breton District Health Authority is dealing with a new outbreak of C. difficile at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. CEO John Malcom explains the current outbreak and how they're dealing with it. (runs 11:16 Jan. 04, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT A Difficult Bug The Cape Breton District Health Authority is dealing with a new outbreak of C. difficile at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. CEO John Malcom explains the current outbreak and how they're dealing with it. (runs 11:16 Jan. 04, 2012) 676 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120103_14392.mp3 At this time of year, we like to take a little time to look back - and look ahead - and chat with the people who make decisions in our area, and who influence our lives. We kick the New Year off with the Mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality, John Morgan. (runs 17:43 Jan. 03, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Year-ender Two - CBRM Mayor John Morgan At this time of year, we like to take a little time to look back - and look ahead - and chat with the people who make decisions in our area, and who influence our lives. We kick the New Year off with the Mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality, John Morgan. (runs 17:43 Jan. 03, 2012) 1063 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20120103_91223.mp3 Membertou plays host to the 2012 Canadian National Boxing Championships, featuring everything from fights to dinner theatre. Willie McNeil of Ring 73 offers a preview of the event and what it means for the sport. (runs 7:16 Jan. 03, 2012) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Boxing Week 2012 Membertou plays host to the 2012 Canadian National Boxing Championships, featuring everything from fights to dinner theatre. Willie McNeil of Ring 73 offers a preview of the event and what it means for the sport. (runs 7:16 Jan. 03, 2012) 437 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111230_54103.mp3 For four decades, he's been strumming his guitar playing a wide range of music. But now, Sydney musician Joe Waye has released his first solo CD of the music he enjoys most - Jazz. (runs 14:29 Dec. 30, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Musician Joe Waye For four decades, he's been strumming his guitar playing a wide range of music. But now, Sydney musician Joe Waye has released his first solo CD of the music he enjoys most - Jazz. (runs 14:29 Dec. 30, 2011) 870 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111230_11315.mp3 It's our annual Year End MLA Quiz... featuring Frank Corbett, Alfie MacLeod, and Geoff MacLellan. The three Cape Breton's MLAs - who are used to squaring off in the House - square off again this year with host Steve Sutherland in the Speaker's Chair asking the questions. (runs 14:25 Dec. 30, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Year End MLA Quiz 2011 It's our annual Year End MLA Quiz... featuring Frank Corbett, Alfie MacLeod, and Geoff MacLellan. The three Cape Breton's MLAs - who are used to squaring off in the House - square off again this year with host Steve Sutherland in the Speaker's Chair asking the questions. (runs 14:25 Dec. 30, 2011) 866 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111230_76479.mp3 A couple in Middle River give new meaning to the term "Cook Book". They offer you great food based on great literature at their farmhouse. Reporter Norma Jean MacPhee visited them at the "Dancing River Sprite". (runs 7:19 Dec. 30, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Literary Diners A couple in Middle River give new meaning to the term "Cook Book". They offer you great food based on great literature at their farmhouse. Reporter Norma Jean MacPhee visited them at the "Dancing River Sprite". (runs 7:19 Dec. 30, 2011) 439 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111229_50267.mp3 Now, a Year-end series of one-on-one conversations with influential figures who have an impact on the lives of Cape Bretoners. First up, the man at the helm of the good ship Nova Scotia - Premier Darrell Dexter on the year that was... and the one that might be. (runs 18:29) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Year-ender One - NS Premier Darrell Dexter Now, a Year-end series of one-on-one conversations with influential figures who have an impact on the lives of Cape Bretoners. First up, the man at the helm of the good ship Nova Scotia - Premier Darrell Dexter on the year that was... and the one that might be. (runs 18:29) 1110 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111229_85869.mp3 Information Morning's Sports Guy Charlie Cuff swings by to reflect on the year that was in Cape Breton sports. From High School to University, from individuals to teams, local athletes have had an interesting 2011. (runs 8:40 Dec. 29, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Cape Breton Sports 2011 Information Morning's Sports Guy Charlie Cuff swings by to reflect on the year that was in Cape Breton sports. From High School to University, from individuals to teams, local athletes have had an interesting 2011. (runs 8:40 Dec. 29, 2011) 520 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111228_63809.mp3 Hockey Night in Canada's Ron MacLean recently published his biography called "Cornered". Information Morning Producer Don Munro spoke to the popular hockey host about his Cape Breton roots and Coach's Corner. (runs 17:25 Dec. 28, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 28 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Ron MacLean "Cornered" Hockey Night in Canada's Ron MacLean recently published his biography called "Cornered". Information Morning Producer Don Munro spoke to the popular hockey host about his Cape Breton roots and Coach's Corner. (runs 17:25 Dec. 28, 2011) 1046 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111222_29318.mp3 The new year brings a new home for CBC Cape Breton. The Managing Director for the Maritimes, Andrew Cochran, shares the news of our big move to downtown Sydney. (runs 4:47 Dec. 22, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT CBC Cape Breton Moving The new year brings a new home for CBC Cape Breton. The Managing Director for the Maritimes, Andrew Cochran, shares the news of our big move to downtown Sydney. (runs 4:47 Dec. 22, 2011) 288 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111222_95101.mp3 Interested in international cuisine? Nooshin Parvizi is the founder and owner of Shiraz Market, a new mid-eastern grocery store and deli on Welton Street in Sydney, Reporter Norma Jean MacPhee visited the shop. (runs 6:22 Dec. 22, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT New Mid-Eastern Grocery Interested in international cuisine? Nooshin Parvizi is the founder and owner of Shiraz Market, a new mid-eastern grocery store and deli on Welton Street in Sydney, Reporter Norma Jean MacPhee visited the shop. (runs 6:22 Dec. 22, 2011) 383 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111222_47289.mp3 It can be a challenge floating new technology in a traditional industry like the fishery. Blair Gotell of Arichat-based Stack-a-Buoy updates us on how the company has weathered the past few years. (runs 8:29 Dec. 22, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Stack-a-Buoy Update It can be a challenge floating new technology in a traditional industry like the fishery. Blair Gotell of Arichat-based Stack-a-Buoy updates us on how the company has weathered the past few years. (runs 8:29 Dec. 22, 2011) 509 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111221_30287.mp3 Christmas came early for a Cape Breton company that makes drum accessories, and other products. Joe Menchefski, President of Billdidit Inc., updates us on the company and the recent investment of $300-thousand by the province. (runs 7:18 Dec. 21, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Investing In Billdidit Inc. Christmas came early for a Cape Breton company that makes drum accessories, and other products. Joe Menchefski, President of Billdidit Inc., updates us on the company and the recent investment of $300-thousand by the province. (runs 7:18 Dec. 21, 2011) 438 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111221_31118.mp3 Our Sports Guy Charlie Cuff suggests how to score with your gift-giving this Christmas... he has some last-minute sports-themed suggestions for the sports fan on your list. (runs 7:23 Dec. 21, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Sports Themed Gifts Our Sports Guy Charlie Cuff suggests how to score with your gift-giving this Christmas... he has some last-minute sports-themed suggestions for the sports fan on your list. (runs 7:23 Dec. 21, 2011) 444 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111221_77798.mp3 A new space for Christmas concerts, Celtic Colours shows and more. A group linked with Sydney's French school, Etoile de l'Acadie, explains why it wants to build a soft-seat theatre and cultural centre in downtown Sydney. (runs 7:27 Dec. 21, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT New Performance Space A new space for Christmas concerts, Celtic Colours shows and more. A group linked with Sydney's French school, Etoile de l'Acadie, explains why it wants to build a soft-seat theatre and cultural centre in downtown Sydney. (runs 7:27 Dec. 21, 2011) 448 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111220_85275.mp3 This summer, two NSCAD grads will be setting up shop in the Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design. Sharon Blanchard, director of the School of Extended Studies at NSCAD in Halifax, explains their new residency partnership. (runs 7:03 Dec. 20, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT NSCAD - CBCCD Residency Partnership This summer, two NSCAD grads will be setting up shop in the Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design. Sharon Blanchard, director of the School of Extended Studies at NSCAD in Halifax, explains their new residency partnership. (runs 7:03 Dec. 20, 2011) 424 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111220_99935.mp3 James Jessome from Little Bras d'Or is stickhandling his way through the old hockey stick dating game. He's trying to prove he has vintage lumber from hockey's early days. (runs 7:29 Dec. 20, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Another Old Hockey Stick? James Jessome from Little Bras d'Or is stickhandling his way through the old hockey stick dating game. He's trying to prove he has vintage lumber from hockey's early days. (runs 7:29 Dec. 20, 2011) 449 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111220_16503.mp3 Meet Peter Fraser, the organist at St. Andrews United Church in Sydney, as he gives our Associate Producer Nicole MacLennan a lesson in the inner workings of the huge pipe organ at the Church. (runs 10:15 Dec. 20, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Internal Organ Exploration Meet Peter Fraser, the organist at St. Andrews United Church in Sydney, as he gives our Associate Producer Nicole MacLennan a lesson in the inner workings of the huge pipe organ at the Church. (runs 10:15 Dec. 20, 2011) 616 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111219_18598.mp3 Reporter Joan Weeks re-visits the "Parents PEACE" program in Sydney, which has just been recognized for its help for families. It helps parents better understand interactions with their children, every Monday night at the South End Community Learning Centre. (runs 8:31 Dec. 19, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT "Parents PEACE" Program Reporter Joan Weeks re-visits the "Parents PEACE" program in Sydney, which has just been recognized for its help for families. It helps parents better understand interactions with their children, every Monday night at the South End Community Learning Centre. (runs 8:31 Dec. 19, 2011) 511 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111219_47313.mp3 Christmas can throw up a road block to your workout routine. Our sports guy Charlie Cuff has a look at the challenges of keeping to a fitness routine over the holidays. (runs 8:08 Dec. 19, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Holiday Fitness Routine Christmas can throw up a road block to your workout routine. Our sports guy Charlie Cuff has a look at the challenges of keeping to a fitness routine over the holidays. (runs 8:08 Dec. 19, 2011) 489 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111216_73727.mp3 Jim Mills is a member of the Board of Governors of NSCAD - Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in Halifax. He talks about the dire financial situation at the province's only fine arts school. (runs 6:42 Dec. 16, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Designing A Better Future Jim Mills is a member of the Board of Governors of NSCAD - Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in Halifax. He talks about the dire financial situation at the province's only fine arts school. (runs 6:42 Dec. 16, 2011) 403 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111216_18025.mp3 Meet Tyler Reid of Hillside Road (Mira) and Jon MacKinnon of Coxheath, 2 Mixed Martial Artists from Cape Breton who are getting set to compete in the Canadian Extreme Cage Rage 5 in Moncton, New Brunswick. (run 6:55 Dec. 16, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT A Knockout Night Meet Tyler Reid of Hillside Road (Mira) and Jon MacKinnon of Coxheath, 2 Mixed Martial Artists from Cape Breton who are getting set to compete in the Canadian Extreme Cage Rage 5 in Moncton, New Brunswick. (run 6:55 Dec. 16, 2011) 416 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111215_84550.mp3 The Untility and Review Board held a hearing and heard about the rich history of the old convent in Ashby, but says that's all irrelevant to it being re-developed into a dorm for university students. Reporter Joan Weeks brings us the story. (runs 7:21 Dec.15, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Convent Conversion The Untility and Review Board held a hearing and heard about the rich history of the old convent in Ashby, but says that's all irrelevant to it being re-developed into a dorm for university students. Reporter Joan Weeks brings us the story. (runs 7:21 Dec.15, 2011) 441 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111215_72018.mp3 The Information Morning Book Panel tells us their picks on the best Cape Breton Book of 2011, and the best non-fiction read. Bev McGee is with the McConnell Library in Sydney, Ken Chisholm is a playwright and writer, with a regular column in the Cape Breton Post. And, Paul MacDougall is an instructor in the Health Studies Department at Cape Breton University. We begin with Bev's pick -- a title called "The Reading Promise" by Alice Ozma. (runs 12:07 Dec. 15, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Book Panel 2 - Best CB Book Of 2011 The Information Morning Book Panel tells us their picks on the best Cape Breton Book of 2011, and the best non-fiction read. Bev McGee is with the McConnell Library in Sydney, Ken Chisholm is a playwright and writer, with a regular column in the Cape Breton Post. And, Paul MacDougall is an instructor in the Health Studies Department at Cape Breton University. We begin with Bev's pick -- a title called "The Reading Promise" by Alice Ozma. (runs 12:07 Dec. 15, 2011) 727 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111215_34325.mp3 The Information Morning Book Panel share thoughts on some of the best books they read over the past year. Bev McGee is with the McConnell Library in Sydney, Ken Chisholm is a playwright and writer, with a regular column in the Cape Breton Post. And, Paul MacDougall is an instructor in the Health Studies Department at Cape Breton University. (runs 12:13 Dec. 15, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Book Panel 1 - Best Of 2011 The Information Morning Book Panel share thoughts on some of the best books they read over the past year. Bev McGee is with the McConnell Library in Sydney, Ken Chisholm is a playwright and writer, with a regular column in the Cape Breton Post. And, Paul MacDougall is an instructor in the Health Studies Department at Cape Breton University. (runs 12:13 Dec. 15, 2011) 733 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111214_63308.mp3 A former convent in Sydney could be turned into a dormitory, but opponents say that would have far reaching consequences across the Cape Breton Regional Municipality. Reporter Joan Weeks spoke to nearby residents. (runs 6:33 Dec. 14, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT A Catholic Conversion A former convent in Sydney could be turned into a dormitory, but opponents say that would have far reaching consequences across the Cape Breton Regional Municipality. Reporter Joan Weeks spoke to nearby residents. (runs 6:33 Dec. 14, 2011) 393 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111214_55396.mp3 It's all academic. John Harker has announced he will leave his post as President of Cape Breton University in 2012, we find out why and what he feels he's accomplished over his term at the helm of one of Cape Breton's most important institutions. (runs 7:41 Dec. 14, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT John Harker Leaving It's all academic. John Harker has announced he will leave his post as President of Cape Breton University in 2012, we find out why and what he feels he's accomplished over his term at the helm of one of Cape Breton's most important institutions. (runs 7:41 Dec. 14, 2011) 462 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111214_59796.mp3 A report into the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design shows the school is deeply in the red, and it doesn't mean paint. We hear from the author of the report, Howard Windsor, on how the province's only art school can survive. (runs 8:55 Dec. 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT The Art of Mismanagement A report into the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design shows the school is deeply in the red, and it doesn't mean paint. We hear from the author of the report, Howard Windsor, on how the province's only art school can survive. (runs 8:55 Dec. 2011) 535 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111213_16757.mp3 Are you getting ready to party down with the boss? Our workplace issues columnist Pierre Battah talks about the pitfalls and perils of the office holiday get-together. (runs 6:06 Dec. 13, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Workplace Column - Office Parties Are you getting ready to party down with the boss? Our workplace issues columnist Pierre Battah talks about the pitfalls and perils of the office holiday get-together. (runs 6:06 Dec. 13, 2011) 366 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111213_78964.mp3 People may still be shaking their heads in disappointment following last week's acquittal ruling regarding Ernest Fenwick MacIntosh. The head of the Winnipeg-based group, "Beyond Borders", says there are plenty of questions that need to be answered about the handling of this case. (runs 6:36 Dec. 13, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Beyond Borders / MacIntosh Decision People may still be shaking their heads in disappointment following last week's acquittal ruling regarding Ernest Fenwick MacIntosh. The head of the Winnipeg-based group, "Beyond Borders", says there are plenty of questions that need to be answered about the handling of this case. (runs 6:36 Dec. 13, 2011) 396 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111212_35936.mp3 Norm MacDonald, President of the Cape Breton Genealogy and Historical Association, tells us about the group's efforts to document old graveyards on Cape Breton Island and why they need your help. (runs 6:46 Dec. 12, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT A Grave Issue Norm MacDonald, President of the Cape Breton Genealogy and Historical Association, tells us about the group's efforts to document old graveyards on Cape Breton Island and why they need your help. (runs 6:46 Dec. 12, 2011) 406 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111212_23304.mp3 Research at CBU. Dr. Bernard Mulo Farenkia is a linguistics professor at Cape Breton University who's studying how being polite varies in different forms of French in Cameroon, Canada and France. (runs 7:30 Dec. 12, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Pardon My French - CBU Research at CBU. Dr. Bernard Mulo Farenkia is a linguistics professor at Cape Breton University who's studying how being polite varies in different forms of French in Cameroon, Canada and France. (runs 7:30 Dec. 12, 2011) 450 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111212_66770.mp3 Reporter Wendy Martin has details of the Phoenix Entrepreneurial Training Program at the Cape Breton Business College in Sydney. The program helps those who have had brushes with the law brush up on how to run their own legitimate business. (runs 7:38 Dec. 12, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT The Phoenix Program Reporter Wendy Martin has details of the Phoenix Entrepreneurial Training Program at the Cape Breton Business College in Sydney. The program helps those who have had brushes with the law brush up on how to run their own legitimate business. (runs 7:38 Dec. 12, 2011) 459 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111209_78906.mp3 "The Law is an Ass", wrote Charles Dickens in Oliver Twist. And those words may be on the minds of some following news that Ernest Fenwick MacIntosh is a free man. Reporter Joan Weeks has more on the noteworthy court ruling. (runs 7:47 Dec. 09, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 09 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT MacIntosh Ruling "The Law is an Ass", wrote Charles Dickens in Oliver Twist. And those words may be on the minds of some following news that Ernest Fenwick MacIntosh is a free man. Reporter Joan Weeks has more on the noteworthy court ruling. (runs 7:47 Dec. 09, 2011) 467 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111208_70421.mp3 Reporter Rob North has been looking into information from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency that reported certified organic produce in various parts of Canada sometimes contained pesticide residue. (runs 9:10 Dec. 08, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Certified Organic Or Not Reporter Rob North has been looking into information from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency that reported certified organic produce in various parts of Canada sometimes contained pesticide residue. (runs 9:10 Dec. 08, 2011) 551 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111208_34431.mp3 We speak with 3 people representing three charities who are helping to make Christmas a little more comfortable for Cape Bretoners in need. (runs 12:40 Dec. 08, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT 'Tis The Season To Give We speak with 3 people representing three charities who are helping to make Christmas a little more comfortable for Cape Bretoners in need. (runs 12:40 Dec. 08, 2011) 761 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111208_35915.mp3 Hear from members of the group "Friends of the Sydney SPCA" and what they'd like to see next in the unfolding situation, as well as a response from CBRM Mayor John Morgan. (runs 9:47 Dec. 08, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Paws For Thought Hear from members of the group "Friends of the Sydney SPCA" and what they'd like to see next in the unfolding situation, as well as a response from CBRM Mayor John Morgan. (runs 9:47 Dec. 08, 2011) 588 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111207_59762.mp3 Next to the North Pole, the post office at Christmas Island is arguably the most famous in Canada. On "Then and Now", our jolly community historian takes us back in time to talk about the origins of the Christmas Island post office. (runs 8:24 Dec. 07, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Jim St. Clair - Christmas Island Next to the North Pole, the post office at Christmas Island is arguably the most famous in Canada. On "Then and Now", our jolly community historian takes us back in time to talk about the origins of the Christmas Island post office. (runs 8:24 Dec. 07, 2011) 504 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111207_76697.mp3 After Cape Breton Regional Council voted against renting any municipal buildings for teenage dances. Councillor Kim Deveaux didn't dance around the issue, she presented another motion to include the teens to come up with another solution. (runs 3:08 Dec. 07, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Would You Like To Dance? After Cape Breton Regional Council voted against renting any municipal buildings for teenage dances. Councillor Kim Deveaux didn't dance around the issue, she presented another motion to include the teens to come up with another solution. (runs 3:08 Dec. 07, 2011) 189 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111207_13446.mp3 The great library of Cape Breton history has just added another title to its stacks. The new work is called "Flint Island: The Silent Republic", we speak with author and Port Morien booster, LeRoy Peach. (runs 7:07 Dec. 07, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Flint Island Book The great library of Cape Breton history has just added another title to its stacks. The new work is called "Flint Island: The Silent Republic", we speak with author and Port Morien booster, LeRoy Peach. (runs 7:07 Dec. 07, 2011) 427 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111206_95709.mp3 Are Cape Breton Regional Police over stating the case when it comes to charges teens face related to sexting and child pornography. Paul Rappoport, the former editor of "Going Natural" magazine, shares his thoughts. (runs 7:51 Dec. 06, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Sexting Reaction Are Cape Breton Regional Police over stating the case when it comes to charges teens face related to sexting and child pornography. Paul Rappoport, the former editor of "Going Natural" magazine, shares his thoughts. (runs 7:51 Dec. 06, 2011) 471 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111206_92177.mp3 Lynda Ceresne, a psychotherapist, and Nancy Bona, a yoga instructor, team up to present a six-week program that uses yoga to help girls between 14 and 17 cope with the stress of seeing... or experiencing abuse. Reporter Joan Weeks spoke to them. (runs 5:51 Dec. 06, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Yoga Rocks / Peaceful Talks Lynda Ceresne, a psychotherapist, and Nancy Bona, a yoga instructor, team up to present a six-week program that uses yoga to help girls between 14 and 17 cope with the stress of seeing... or experiencing abuse. Reporter Joan Weeks spoke to them. (runs 5:51 Dec. 06, 2011) 351 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111205_34019.mp3 In a sea of corporate control, the Chronicle-Herald newspaper has been an island of independence. The man who kept it out of the hands of bigger publishers, Graham Dennis, has passed away. We reflect on his role in shaping journalism--and events--in Nova Scotia's history. (runs 6:45 Dec. 05, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Graham Dennis Remembered In a sea of corporate control, the Chronicle-Herald newspaper has been an island of independence. The man who kept it out of the hands of bigger publishers, Graham Dennis, has passed away. We reflect on his role in shaping journalism--and events--in Nova Scotia's history. (runs 6:45 Dec. 05, 2011) 406 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111205_87975.mp3 The CBRM Council combats what many call an "embarrassment" in Sydney's northend. The unsightly premise is the former Sydney Engineering and Drydock building on the waterfront. Reporter Hal Higgins has an update. (runs 7:39 Dec. 05, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Unsightly Premise The CBRM Council combats what many call an "embarrassment" in Sydney's northend. The unsightly premise is the former Sydney Engineering and Drydock building on the waterfront. Reporter Hal Higgins has an update. (runs 7:39 Dec. 05, 2011) 460 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111205_32914.mp3 Some in Inverness continue to raise concerns about losing access to an old beach path. Others, though, say it's a small price to pay for access to jobs at the new Cabot Links golf course. Reporter Norma Jean MacPhee has the story. (runs 11:13 Dec. 05, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Fairway To Heaven Some in Inverness continue to raise concerns about losing access to an old beach path. Others, though, say it's a small price to pay for access to jobs at the new Cabot Links golf course. Reporter Norma Jean MacPhee has the story. (runs 11:13 Dec. 05, 2011) 673 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111202_62546.mp3 We conclude our series of interviews with artists taking part in the Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design 'Holiday Spirit' market. Meet the owner of Wildfire Pottery on the North Shore, Sarah Beck. (runs 8:12 Dec. 02, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Holiday Spirit 4 - Sarah Beck We conclude our series of interviews with artists taking part in the Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design 'Holiday Spirit' market. Meet the owner of Wildfire Pottery on the North Shore, Sarah Beck. (runs 8:12 Dec. 02, 2011) 492 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111202_66014.mp3 Contractors who are owed money by NewPage face a difficult financial decision. Brent MacInnis of Hugh MacInnis Lumber in Frenchvale talks about the "take it now or gamble for later" proposition set out by the re-structuring of the troubled mill. (runs 6:36 Dec. 02, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT NewPage Debts Contractors who are owed money by NewPage face a difficult financial decision. Brent MacInnis of Hugh MacInnis Lumber in Frenchvale talks about the "take it now or gamble for later" proposition set out by the re-structuring of the troubled mill. (runs 6:36 Dec. 02, 2011) 396 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111201_74897.mp3 The Department of Transportation's Area Manager for Cape Breton County, Roy MacDonald, tells Reporter Bobby Nock how it plans to get by with one less snow plow in the County this winter. (runs 5:47 Dec. 01, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Snow Plow Cut The Department of Transportation's Area Manager for Cape Breton County, Roy MacDonald, tells Reporter Bobby Nock how it plans to get by with one less snow plow in the County this winter. (runs 5:47 Dec. 01, 2011) 347 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111201_32936.mp3 At the end of the year, the Executive Director of Loaves and Fishes will retire. Adrienne Cogswell talks about her 26 years of service offering help and hot meals in downtown Sydney. (runs 9:48 Dec. 01, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT A Full Serving Of Dedication At the end of the year, the Executive Director of Loaves and Fishes will retire. Adrienne Cogswell talks about her 26 years of service offering help and hot meals in downtown Sydney. (runs 9:48 Dec. 01, 2011) 588 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111201_23024.mp3 Crafts for Christmas. Meet Irene MacKinnon, she's a jeweler who lives and works in Sydney, and an artisan who will be taking part in the 'Holiday Spirit' show and sale at the Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design. (runs 8:36 Dec. 01, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Holiday Spirit 3 - Irene MacKinnon Crafts for Christmas. Meet Irene MacKinnon, she's a jeweler who lives and works in Sydney, and an artisan who will be taking part in the 'Holiday Spirit' show and sale at the Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design. (runs 8:36 Dec. 01, 2011) 516 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111130_40194.mp3 A Handmade Sale... Lynda Lou MacIntyre from Sydney is a jeweler and artist who works with watercolour and silk, she will be featured in the 'Holiday Spirit' market at the Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design this weekend. (runs 7:54 Nov. 30, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Holiday Spirit 2 - Lynda Lou MacIntyre A Handmade Sale... Lynda Lou MacIntyre from Sydney is a jeweler and artist who works with watercolour and silk, she will be featured in the 'Holiday Spirit' market at the Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design this weekend. (runs 7:54 Nov. 30, 2011) 474 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111130_12711.mp3 Our Community Historian Jim St. Clair has added another book to his Cape Breton collection called "The Story of Canoe Lake, Cape Breton", by Annie Munroe MacLean, and its one he highly recommends. (runs 7:17 Nov. 30, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Jim St. Clair - The Story Of Canoe Lake Our Community Historian Jim St. Clair has added another book to his Cape Breton collection called "The Story of Canoe Lake, Cape Breton", by Annie Munroe MacLean, and its one he highly recommends. (runs 7:17 Nov. 30, 2011) 438 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111130_78618.mp3 "Head for the Hills" is a new exhibit at Cape Breton University, Halifax artist David Diviney explains how to take a coyote pelt, a cinder block, and a ball of yarn - and turn it into a work of contemporary art. (runs 8:36 Nov. 30, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT David Diviney Exhibit "Head for the Hills" is a new exhibit at Cape Breton University, Halifax artist David Diviney explains how to take a coyote pelt, a cinder block, and a ball of yarn - and turn it into a work of contemporary art. (runs 8:36 Nov. 30, 2011) 517 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111129_56411.mp3 The Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design is hosting a Christmas craft market, featuring the work of Cape Breton artisans. This week, we'll meet some of the artists who will present their wares at 'Holiday Spirit'. Katherine Scott is a paper and book artist based in Gabarus, at the "Little Pink House Studio". (runs 9:15 Nov 29, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Holiday Spirit 1 - Katherine Scott The Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design is hosting a Christmas craft market, featuring the work of Cape Breton artisans. This week, we'll meet some of the artists who will present their wares at 'Holiday Spirit'. Katherine Scott is a paper and book artist based in Gabarus, at the "Little Pink House Studio". (runs 9:15 Nov 29, 2011) 555 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111129_61296.mp3 After 70 years of selling used furniture, a fixture of Charlotte Street in Sydney - Sid's Used Furniture is closing. Current owner, Frank Currie, known as "Sid the Third", reflects on his business and his nickname. (runs 5:11 Nov. 29, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Closing Time After 70 years of selling used furniture, a fixture of Charlotte Street in Sydney - Sid's Used Furniture is closing. Current owner, Frank Currie, known as "Sid the Third", reflects on his business and his nickname. (runs 5:11 Nov. 29, 2011) 311 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111129_21849.mp3 The Nova Scotia SPCA has presented a new deadline to the former Cape Breton branch. The local organization now calls itself the Cape Breton Humane Society, and they are represented by Sydney lawyer Robert Sampson. (runs 8:40 Nov. 29, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Legal Showdown The Nova Scotia SPCA has presented a new deadline to the former Cape Breton branch. The local organization now calls itself the Cape Breton Humane Society, and they are represented by Sydney lawyer Robert Sampson. (runs 8:40 Nov. 29, 2011) 521 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111129_71982.mp3 Post-secondary arts education is coming to the Cheticamp area. Find out about the new performing arts program from Rene Aucoin, Director of the Université Sainte-Anne's Saint-Joseph-du-Moine campus. (runs 5:21 Nov. 29, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Université Sainte-Anne Arts Post-secondary arts education is coming to the Cheticamp area. Find out about the new performing arts program from Rene Aucoin, Director of the Université Sainte-Anne's Saint-Joseph-du-Moine campus. (runs 5:21 Nov. 29, 2011) 321 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111128_26810.mp3 As we launch this year's Light Up A Life campaign, we talk with the Executive Director of Feed Nova Scotia, Diane Swinemar, about the demand for food bank services in Cape Breton, and how your donations will help. (runs 5:47 Nov. 28, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Light Up A Life 2011 As we launch this year's Light Up A Life campaign, we talk with the Executive Director of Feed Nova Scotia, Diane Swinemar, about the demand for food bank services in Cape Breton, and how your donations will help. (runs 5:47 Nov. 28, 2011) 348 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111128_12966.mp3 We find out about the new West Side Performing Arts Co-operative in Inverness County from the secretary for the Board of Directors, Diana McKinnon. (runs 6:16 Nov. 28, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT West Side Story We find out about the new West Side Performing Arts Co-operative in Inverness County from the secretary for the Board of Directors, Diana McKinnon. (runs 6:16 Nov. 28, 2011) 377 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111125_76121.mp3 Meet the new guy. Kalin Mitchell is our new CBC Morning Meteorologist for the region... he'll be providing a daily forecast each morning for Information Morning Cape Breton. (runs 5:47 Nov. 25, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Our New Meteorologist Meet the new guy. Kalin Mitchell is our new CBC Morning Meteorologist for the region... he'll be providing a daily forecast each morning for Information Morning Cape Breton. (runs 5:47 Nov. 25, 2011) 348 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111125_95472.mp3 Getting schooled in issues of child and adolescent mental health. We find out about a unique learning session coming up with the Cape Breton District Health Authority and the Cape Breton Victoria Regional School Board. (runs 8:51 Nov. 25, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Leaky Breaks Workshop Getting schooled in issues of child and adolescent mental health. We find out about a unique learning session coming up with the Cape Breton District Health Authority and the Cape Breton Victoria Regional School Board. (runs 8:51 Nov. 25, 2011) 532 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111125_30270.mp3 It's a fact. The River Hill Players production of "Rumours" takes the stage at Strathspey Place in Mabou this weekend. Some cast members present a preview of the play. (runs 7:37 Nov. 25, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT River Hill Players It's a fact. The River Hill Players production of "Rumours" takes the stage at Strathspey Place in Mabou this weekend. Some cast members present a preview of the play. (runs 7:37 Nov. 25, 2011) 458 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111124_10653.mp3 Decking the halls and trimming the tree... all for a good cause. Reporter Holly Conners toured one of the seasonally decorated homes in Sydney that are raising money for the Hospice Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton County. (runs 7:04 Nov. 24, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Homes For The Holidays Decking the halls and trimming the tree... all for a good cause. Reporter Holly Conners toured one of the seasonally decorated homes in Sydney that are raising money for the Hospice Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton County. (runs 7:04 Nov. 24, 2011) 424 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111124_78212.mp3 The tail wagging the dog. We hear why the Cape Breton Regional Municipal council decided to maintain its contract with the former Cape Breton SPCA, now called the Cape Breton Humane Society. (runs 9:28 Nov. 24, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT CBRM Animal Control The tail wagging the dog. We hear why the Cape Breton Regional Municipal council decided to maintain its contract with the former Cape Breton SPCA, now called the Cape Breton Humane Society. (runs 9:28 Nov. 24, 2011) 569 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111124_40853.mp3 Waiting lists for nursing home beds are growing across Nova Scotia. Nowhere are they as long as here in Cape Breton. Reporter Joan Weeks explains why the health care system is pushing home care as the solution. (runs 6:25 Nov. 24, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Nursing Home Wait Lists Waiting lists for nursing home beds are growing across Nova Scotia. Nowhere are they as long as here in Cape Breton. Reporter Joan Weeks explains why the health care system is pushing home care as the solution. (runs 6:25 Nov. 24, 2011) 386 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111122_68760.mp3 Allegations and accusations have been presented to the Cape Breton branch of the SPCA by the provincial SPCA. Reporter Wendy Martin offers a re-cap of events unfolding at the local branch in Sydney. (runs 9:30 Nov. 22, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Creature DIS-Comforts Allegations and accusations have been presented to the Cape Breton branch of the SPCA by the provincial SPCA. Reporter Wendy Martin offers a re-cap of events unfolding at the local branch in Sydney. (runs 9:30 Nov. 22, 2011) 570 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111122_78885.mp3 The director of Cape Breton University's production of The Tempest along with one of the main characters, who has also composed some original music for the play, tell us about the production. (runs 9:47 Nov. 22, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Tempest In A Playhouse The director of Cape Breton University's production of The Tempest along with one of the main characters, who has also composed some original music for the play, tell us about the production. (runs 9:47 Nov. 22, 2011) 588 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111121_96787.mp3 Two new programs will be launched to make the Island a more bicycle friendly place. Andree Crepeau, the President of Velo Cape Breton, explains how they are about to put cycling on the map... literally. (runs 8:49 Nov. 21, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Velo Cape Breton AGM Two new programs will be launched to make the Island a more bicycle friendly place. Andree Crepeau, the President of Velo Cape Breton, explains how they are about to put cycling on the map... literally. (runs 8:49 Nov. 21, 2011) 529 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111121_71181.mp3 A new loyalty card program has launched in Cape Breton with thirty small businesses participating. They offer a variety of products and services through the Family Discount Card. Reporter Yvonne LeBlanc-Smith has the story. (runs 8:19 Nov. 21, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Family Discount Card A new loyalty card program has launched in Cape Breton with thirty small businesses participating. They offer a variety of products and services through the Family Discount Card. Reporter Yvonne LeBlanc-Smith has the story. (runs 8:19 Nov. 21, 2011) 499 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111118_65270.mp3 Hundreds of people in the Sydney area are going nuts this month... that is, they're going in for nuts, seeds and legumes. It's a fall cleaning of sorts -- for the digestive system. Coralie Murphy, a massage therapist in Sydney, explains. (runs 8:56 Nov. 18, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 18 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Vegan Cleanse Hundreds of people in the Sydney area are going nuts this month... that is, they're going in for nuts, seeds and legumes. It's a fall cleaning of sorts -- for the digestive system. Coralie Murphy, a massage therapist in Sydney, explains. (runs 8:56 Nov. 18, 2011) 537 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111118_47501.mp3 The dirty secrets of re-cycling ships in India. Tony Puthucherril is a graduate student from India who's studying environmental law at Dalhousie University, and he knows about the issue first hand. (runs 7:53 Nov. 18, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 18 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Shipbreaking Ship Recycling The dirty secrets of re-cycling ships in India. Tony Puthucherril is a graduate student from India who's studying environmental law at Dalhousie University, and he knows about the issue first hand. (runs 7:53 Nov. 18, 2011) 474 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111118_96815.mp3 Mel Neville is the Chair of the Board of the Cape Breton SPCA. He reacts to the recent actions of the Executive Director of the Nova Scotia SPCA to shut down and excuse the local board of their duties. (runs 5:51 Nov. 18, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 18 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Cape Breton SPCA Reaction Mel Neville is the Chair of the Board of the Cape Breton SPCA. He reacts to the recent actions of the Executive Director of the Nova Scotia SPCA to shut down and excuse the local board of their duties. (runs 5:51 Nov. 18, 2011) 351 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111118_51284.mp3 Nova Scotia's Agriculture Minister tells us what he thinks of the Auditor General's criticisms and concerns about meat inspection facilities that pose a public health risk. (runs 9:44 Nov. 18, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 18 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT A Meaty Issue Nova Scotia's Agriculture Minister tells us what he thinks of the Auditor General's criticisms and concerns about meat inspection facilities that pose a public health risk. (runs 9:44 Nov. 18, 2011) 584 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111117_88144.mp3 The provincial SPCA says the Cape Breton SPCA board of directors failed to address animal health and cleanliness issues. Kristin Williams, executive director of the Nova Scotia SPCA, explains their decision to dissolve the local board. (runs 7:53 Nov. 17, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Cape Breton SPCA Shake-up The provincial SPCA says the Cape Breton SPCA board of directors failed to address animal health and cleanliness issues. Kristin Williams, executive director of the Nova Scotia SPCA, explains their decision to dissolve the local board. (runs 7:53 Nov. 17, 2011) 473 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111117_81779.mp3 We get into the "meat" of the Auditor General's report. We ask Jacques Lapointe what he discovered about inadequate meat inspections... and talk about other highlights from his annual report. (runs 15:32 Nov. 17, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT NS Auditor General's Report We get into the "meat" of the Auditor General's report. We ask Jacques Lapointe what he discovered about inadequate meat inspections... and talk about other highlights from his annual report. (runs 15:32 Nov. 17, 2011) 932 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111117_90041.mp3 Kevin Lynch has sat at the right hand of two Canadian Prime Ministers, Stephen Harper and Paul Martin. As Clerk of the Privy Council, he was Canada's top bureaucrat, the head of the public service and the deputy minister to the PM... basically, responsible for keeping Cabinet informed and on track and the government running smoothly. He has also served as deputy minister at the Department of Finance and the Department of Industry. He was a member of Canada's public service for more than 30 years. Kevin Lynch is from northend Sydney. He's now serving as Vice Chair of the board of BMO Financial Group and he sits on the advisory board of the Shannon School of Business at Cape Breton University. (runs 17:52 November 17, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Leaders In Their Fields 20 - Kevin Lynch Kevin Lynch has sat at the right hand of two Canadian Prime Ministers, Stephen Harper and Paul Martin. As Clerk of the Privy Council, he was Canada's top bureaucrat, the head of the public service and the deputy minister to the PM... basically, responsible for keeping Cabinet informed and on track and the government running smoothly. He has also served as deputy minister at the Department of Finance and the Department of Industry. He was a member of Canada's public service for more than 30 years. Kevin Lynch is from northend Sydney. He's now serving as Vice Chair of the board of BMO Financial Group and he sits on the advisory board of the Shannon School of Business at Cape Breton University. (runs 17:52 November 17, 2011) 1072 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111116_55262.mp3 We find out how and why the Bard will be making personal appearances in some Cape Breton classrooms soon. Scott Sharplin is a theatre instructor at Cape Breton University, and he's prepared a primer of sorts for students. (runs 9:04 Nov. 16, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Shakespeare In The Flesh We find out how and why the Bard will be making personal appearances in some Cape Breton classrooms soon. Scott Sharplin is a theatre instructor at Cape Breton University, and he's prepared a primer of sorts for students. (runs 9:04 Nov. 16, 2011) 544 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111115_78997.mp3 Our workplace issues columnist, Pierre Battah, discusses touchy subjects and other on-the-job annoyances that can irritate you and your co-workers, including the office fridge. (runs 7:49 Nov. 15, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Workplace Column - Office Conflicts Our workplace issues columnist, Pierre Battah, discusses touchy subjects and other on-the-job annoyances that can irritate you and your co-workers, including the office fridge. (runs 7:49 Nov. 15, 2011) 470 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111115_14812.mp3 How she goin' bye?! Wha? Ah, go on witch ya! Matt Hunt Gardner is a doctoral student at the University of Toronto, he's working on a thesis about Cape Breton dialects. (runs 9:56 Nov. 15, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Cape Breton Dialects How she goin' bye?! Wha? Ah, go on witch ya! Matt Hunt Gardner is a doctoral student at the University of Toronto, he's working on a thesis about Cape Breton dialects. (runs 9:56 Nov. 15, 2011) 597 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111114_33082.mp3 His voice you already know. He's been a teacher and a university professor - a writer, an actor and a storyteller. His interests range from ancient Greek and Latin, to old-time fiddle music and modern-day economic development. Jim St. Clair has been the voice of the Information Morning history column for a generation now. While he lives in the old family homestead in Mull River, he's been deeply involved with the evolution of Cape Breton. His commitment to Cape Breton history and heritage has earned him an honourary doctorate from Cape Breton University. Jim St Clair has deep-seated opinions when it comes to the past - and the future - of Cape Breton Island. And he's never shy about sharing them - ALWAYS in the most gentlemanly way possible. (runs 17:47 November 14, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Leaders In Their Fields 19 - Jim St. Clair His voice you already know. He's been a teacher and a university professor - a writer, an actor and a storyteller. His interests range from ancient Greek and Latin, to old-time fiddle music and modern-day economic development. Jim St. Clair has been the voice of the Information Morning history column for a generation now. While he lives in the old family homestead in Mull River, he's been deeply involved with the evolution of Cape Breton. His commitment to Cape Breton history and heritage has earned him an honourary doctorate from Cape Breton University. Jim St Clair has deep-seated opinions when it comes to the past - and the future - of Cape Breton Island. And he's never shy about sharing them - ALWAYS in the most gentlemanly way possible. (runs 17:47 November 14, 2011) 1068 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111114_96397.mp3 Homing in on Cape Breton real estate, Reporter Wendy Martin takes the temperature of the real estate market in Sydney and the surrounding area, and offers this evaluation. (runs 10:10 Nov. 14, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Hot Houses, Hot Market Homing in on Cape Breton real estate, Reporter Wendy Martin takes the temperature of the real estate market in Sydney and the surrounding area, and offers this evaluation. (runs 10:10 Nov. 14, 2011) 611 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111110_88080.mp3 What do you do when you know the axe will fall, but you don't know where it's going to land? Our workplace issues specialist Pierre Battah shares some advice on what to do in a climate of pending job cuts. (runs 8:38 Nov. 10, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Workplace Column - Job Cuts What do you do when you know the axe will fall, but you don't know where it's going to land? Our workplace issues specialist Pierre Battah shares some advice on what to do in a climate of pending job cuts. (runs 8:38 Nov. 10, 2011) 518 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111110_65624.mp3 When country super stars like Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban and Martina McBride step on stage to perform, there's a good chance they'll have a Gordie Sampson song in their repertoire. The Big Pond Native makes his home in Nashville now where he's helped write songs for some of the biggest names in the business. He won a Grammy in 2007 for co-writing "Jesus Take the Wheel", for which he also won a Juno. He's also won several East Coast Music Awards and Canadian Country Music Awards. We spoke to him from his studio in Nashville. (runs 17:34) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Leaders In Their Fields 18 - Gordie Sampson When country super stars like Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban and Martina McBride step on stage to perform, there's a good chance they'll have a Gordie Sampson song in their repertoire. The Big Pond Native makes his home in Nashville now where he's helped write songs for some of the biggest names in the business. He won a Grammy in 2007 for co-writing "Jesus Take the Wheel", for which he also won a Juno. He's also won several East Coast Music Awards and Canadian Country Music Awards. We spoke to him from his studio in Nashville. (runs 17:34) 1055 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111109_12895.mp3 If it had gone according to plan, workers in Turkey would now be busy taking apart the M/V Miner. Instead, bad planning and finger pointing mean the ship is still stranded on the rocks off Scaterie Island. Reporter Joan Weeks took a trip to the vessel yesterday and tells us what she saw. (runs 7:17 Nov. 09, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 09 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT M/V Miner... Now If it had gone according to plan, workers in Turkey would now be busy taking apart the M/V Miner. Instead, bad planning and finger pointing mean the ship is still stranded on the rocks off Scaterie Island. Reporter Joan Weeks took a trip to the vessel yesterday and tells us what she saw. (runs 7:17 Nov. 09, 2011) 438 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111109_42091.mp3 In a pre-Remembrance Day edition of our history column Then & Now: Jim St. Clair profiles a nurse from Pleasant Bay in the Canadian Army Medical Corps, who went overseas during the First World War - and never came back. (runs 8:15 Nov. 09, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 09 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Jim St. Clair - Rebecca MacIntosh In a pre-Remembrance Day edition of our history column Then & Now: Jim St. Clair profiles a nurse from Pleasant Bay in the Canadian Army Medical Corps, who went overseas during the First World War - and never came back. (runs 8:15 Nov. 09, 2011) 496 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111109_21837.mp3 After another meeting last night, Meghan Farrell of the group "Stand up to Bullying Cape Breton" offers an update on the groups latest efforts. (runs 7:46 Nov. 09, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 09 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Stand Up And Be Counted On After another meeting last night, Meghan Farrell of the group "Stand up to Bullying Cape Breton" offers an update on the groups latest efforts. (runs 7:46 Nov. 09, 2011) 466 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111109_58415.mp3 The Silver Dart replica has run into turbulence of a different sorts. Its back in Cape Breton, but it could be years before it goes on display again. We find out about its uncertain future. (runs 9:33 Nov. 09, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 09 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Up In The Air The Silver Dart replica has run into turbulence of a different sorts. Its back in Cape Breton, but it could be years before it goes on display again. We find out about its uncertain future. (runs 9:33 Nov. 09, 2011) 573 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111108_76693.mp3 In our on-going look at interesting and innovative research being done at Cape Breton University, we meet Professor Dana Mount who's been looking at the words the world uses when discussing water and the impact of that. And she's prepared a document for the United Nations on the topic. (runs 8:53 Nov. 08, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Liquid Language In our on-going look at interesting and innovative research being done at Cape Breton University, we meet Professor Dana Mount who's been looking at the words the world uses when discussing water and the impact of that. And she's prepared a document for the United Nations on the topic. (runs 8:53 Nov. 08, 2011) 533 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111107_88231.mp3 Amy Cotton has spent most of her life taking it to the mat... the Judo mat. She's a member of Canada's National Judo team. Amy represented Canada at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, where she finished ninth over all. She's won numerous international titles, she won a bronze medal at the 2003 Pan American Games, she has several world cup medals including a Gold she won this summer in Venezuela. Amy is currently ranked 17th in the world in the half heavyweight division. She's originally from Judique but she's currently living and training in Quebec. (runs Nov. 07, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 07 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Leaders In Their Fields 17 - Amy Cotton Amy Cotton has spent most of her life taking it to the mat... the Judo mat. She's a member of Canada's National Judo team. Amy represented Canada at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, where she finished ninth over all. She's won numerous international titles, she won a bronze medal at the 2003 Pan American Games, she has several world cup medals including a Gold she won this summer in Venezuela. Amy is currently ranked 17th in the world in the half heavyweight division. She's originally from Judique but she's currently living and training in Quebec. (runs Nov. 07, 2011) 1027 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111107_76813.mp3 When a Cape Breton couple is evicted for suspected illegal activity, their lawyer launches an appeal of the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act. Reporter Joan Weeks has an update. (runs 9:51 Nov 07, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 07 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT An Un-Appealing Prospect When a Cape Breton couple is evicted for suspected illegal activity, their lawyer launches an appeal of the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act. Reporter Joan Weeks has an update. (runs 9:51 Nov 07, 2011) 592 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111104_58607.mp3 Is it an Ocean's worth of opportunity? Sydport could be home to a facility that would recycle old ships and vessels. The man floating the idea is Wayne Elliott, founder of Marine Recycling Corporation, based in Port Colborne, Ontario. (runs 4:55 Nov. 04, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT Ship Recycling Facility Is it an Ocean's worth of opportunity? Sydport could be home to a facility that would recycle old ships and vessels. The man floating the idea is Wayne Elliott, founder of Marine Recycling Corporation, based in Port Colborne, Ontario. (runs 4:55 Nov. 04, 2011) 295 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111103_66179.mp3 After lay offs at the Signature Styles Call Centre in New Waterford, 2 managers started a virtual call centre - Lexon Communications. Reporter Joan Weeks spoke to co-owner Earl Johnston and has an update on their efforts. (runs 4:58 Nov. 03, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT Virtual Job, Real Pay After lay offs at the Signature Styles Call Centre in New Waterford, 2 managers started a virtual call centre - Lexon Communications. Reporter Joan Weeks spoke to co-owner Earl Johnston and has an update on their efforts. (runs 4:58 Nov. 03, 2011) 299 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111103_93699.mp3 Jack Beaton who has been the superintendent of the Strait Regional School Board since February of 2009 is resigning. He made the announcement at last night's School Board meeting. (runs 7:32 Nov. 03, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT Superintendent Beaton Resigns Jack Beaton who has been the superintendent of the Strait Regional School Board since February of 2009 is resigning. He made the announcement at last night's School Board meeting. (runs 7:32 Nov. 03, 2011) 452 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111103_80486.mp3 Go big or stay home might be an expression close to the heart of Dr. PJ Devereaux. He's been involved and continues to conduct some of the largest clinical trials in the world. He's currently recruiting 40,000 patients from all over the world for research on perioperative cardiac care. Dr. Devereaux is an associate professor in the Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics at McMaster University. He's received a Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario Career Investigator Award. Dr. Devereaux has published over 120 peer reviewed papers and 30 editorials, book chapters and commentaries. Dr. Devereaux is from Sydney River. (runs 17:34) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT Leaders In Their Fields 16 - Dr. PJ Devereaux Go big or stay home might be an expression close to the heart of Dr. PJ Devereaux. He's been involved and continues to conduct some of the largest clinical trials in the world. He's currently recruiting 40,000 patients from all over the world for research on perioperative cardiac care. Dr. Devereaux is an associate professor in the Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics at McMaster University. He's received a Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario Career Investigator Award. Dr. Devereaux has published over 120 peer reviewed papers and 30 editorials, book chapters and commentaries. Dr. Devereaux is from Sydney River. (runs 17:34) 1055 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111102_66551.mp3 After a man in North Sydney shared his story of travelling to Mexico for a controversial procedure, Dr. Mick Bhatia, the Scientific Director and Senior Scientist at the Stem Cell and Cancer Research Institute at McMaster University, offers a reality check. (runs 10:23 Nov. 02, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 02 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT The Science Of Stem Cells After a man in North Sydney shared his story of travelling to Mexico for a controversial procedure, Dr. Mick Bhatia, the Scientific Director and Senior Scientist at the Stem Cell and Cancer Research Institute at McMaster University, offers a reality check. (runs 10:23 Nov. 02, 2011) 622 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111102_57694.mp3 Linda Hooper is an American educator who came to Cape Breton to share how her school taught students about the horrors of the Holocaust... and how the students responded in a unique way. (runs 15:36 Nov. 02, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 02 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT The Power Of A Paper Clip Linda Hooper is an American educator who came to Cape Breton to share how her school taught students about the horrors of the Holocaust... and how the students responded in a unique way. (runs 15:36 Nov. 02, 2011) 937 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111102_46199.mp3 As CBC officially celebrates its 75th anniversary today, Jim St. Clair whisks us back in time to talk about life on Alexandra Street, long, long before the CBC arrived. (runs 9:08 Nov. 02, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 02 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT Jim St. Clair - Alexandra St. Land As CBC officially celebrates its 75th anniversary today, Jim St. Clair whisks us back in time to talk about life on Alexandra Street, long, long before the CBC arrived. (runs 9:08 Nov. 02, 2011) 548 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111101_17681.mp3 Getting to know you. We have an interview with the national president of the Ahmadiyya Muslims in Canada, Lal Khan Malik - who's in Sydney for an Interfaith Symposium on Freedom of Conscience. (runs 8:31 Nov. 01, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT Interfaith Symposium Getting to know you. We have an interview with the national president of the Ahmadiyya Muslims in Canada, Lal Khan Malik - who's in Sydney for an Interfaith Symposium on Freedom of Conscience. (runs 8:31 Nov. 01, 2011) 511 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111101_80336.mp3 On November 1st, CBC Cape Breton celebrated its 63rd birthday. So, what do you get the program that has everything? How about a new Green Hat? Barbara Longva of "Sew Inclined" in Wreck Cove along the Cabot Trail made one for us. (runs 10:46 Nov. 01, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT Our New Hat On November 1st, CBC Cape Breton celebrated its 63rd birthday. So, what do you get the program that has everything? How about a new Green Hat? Barbara Longva of "Sew Inclined" in Wreck Cove along the Cabot Trail made one for us. (runs 10:46 Nov. 01, 2011) 647 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111101_44961.mp3 Pierre Battah is a workplace consultant... he talks about 'hot jobs', the best opportunities for students looking for a career or for people thinking about a second one. (runs 5:36 Nov. 01, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT Workplace Column - Hot Jobs Pierre Battah is a workplace consultant... he talks about 'hot jobs', the best opportunities for students looking for a career or for people thinking about a second one. (runs 5:36 Nov. 01, 2011) 336 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111101_46301.mp3 The dream of re-building Dominion Beach is crashing into the reality of nature's plans. But that's not stopping one group of citizens lobbying to see the public area re-stored. (runs 5:23 Nov. 01, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT Beach Concerns The dream of re-building Dominion Beach is crashing into the reality of nature's plans. But that's not stopping one group of citizens lobbying to see the public area re-stored. (runs 5:23 Nov. 01, 2011) 323 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111031_82932.mp3 Wind and rain battered the Island all day yesterday, and last night, was an experience for some Sydney residents. Trees were uprooted and boats were tossed ashore. Stephen Rolls spoke to Reporter George Mortimer, and we spoke to fisherman Garfield Green. (runs 7:16 Oct. 31, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 31 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT After The Storm Wind and rain battered the Island all day yesterday, and last night, was an experience for some Sydney residents. Trees were uprooted and boats were tossed ashore. Stephen Rolls spoke to Reporter George Mortimer, and we spoke to fisherman Garfield Green. (runs 7:16 Oct. 31, 2011) 437 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111031_97567.mp3 You could say Otis Tomas is very much in tune with his work, he makes a living making instruments. The master craftsman makes fiddles and other instruments at his home on the Meadow Road, near St. Anns Bay. And he's gained an international reputation for his fine work. (runs 16:32) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 31 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Leaders In Their Fields 15 - Otis Tomas You could say Otis Tomas is very much in tune with his work, he makes a living making instruments. The master craftsman makes fiddles and other instruments at his home on the Meadow Road, near St. Anns Bay. And he's gained an international reputation for his fine work. (runs 16:32) 996 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111028_39953.mp3 Two Cape Breton educators, Diane Lewis and Maura Lea Morykot, are marking Nova Scotia's first official Holocaust Education Week by teaching children about tolerance and global justice. (runs 9:46 Oct. 28, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Learning From The Past Two Cape Breton educators, Diane Lewis and Maura Lea Morykot, are marking Nova Scotia's first official Holocaust Education Week by teaching children about tolerance and global justice. (runs 9:46 Oct. 28, 2011) 586 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111028_28557.mp3 The non-profit group, Injury Free Nova Scotia, wants to highlight the problem of binge drinking and the injuries it often leads to. Reporter Jennifer Henderson has the story. (runs 10:28 Oct. 28, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Binge Drinking The non-profit group, Injury Free Nova Scotia, wants to highlight the problem of binge drinking and the injuries it often leads to. Reporter Jennifer Henderson has the story. (runs 10:28 Oct. 28, 2011) 628 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111027_39392.mp3 Veteran interviewer and critically acclaimed documentary maker Annett Wolf talks about her career and the people she has worked with, people like Elvis Presley, Ingmar Bergman, Jerry Lewis, and Jack Lemmon. (runs 10:27 Oct. 27, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Annett Wolf Veteran interviewer and critically acclaimed documentary maker Annett Wolf talks about her career and the people she has worked with, people like Elvis Presley, Ingmar Bergman, Jerry Lewis, and Jack Lemmon. (runs 10:27 Oct. 27, 2011) 628 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111027_47366.mp3 We delve into a discussion of "Mi'kmaq Spirituality and Catholicism" with Robert Campbell, a sociologist from Cape Breton University, who'll be giving a free lecture on the topic. (runs 8:16 Oct. 27, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Mi'kmaq Lecture We delve into a discussion of "Mi'kmaq Spirituality and Catholicism" with Robert Campbell, a sociologist from Cape Breton University, who'll be giving a free lecture on the topic. (runs 8:16 Oct. 27, 2011) 497 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111027_58655.mp3 Sisters Lisette and Emily Yorke of Boularderie have wracked up some pretty impressive credentials in their young lives. Emily is currently studying economics at Harvard, having won an entrance scholarship worth almost 200,000 dollars to attend the prestigious, Ivy League school. Lisette is a Rhodes scholar and holds two masters degrees from Oxford. She's currently studying medicine at the University of Toronto. Lisette is 24 and Emily is 20. (runs 17:00) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Leaders In Their Fields 14 - Yorke Sisters Sisters Lisette and Emily Yorke of Boularderie have wracked up some pretty impressive credentials in their young lives. Emily is currently studying economics at Harvard, having won an entrance scholarship worth almost 200,000 dollars to attend the prestigious, Ivy League school. Lisette is a Rhodes scholar and holds two masters degrees from Oxford. She's currently studying medicine at the University of Toronto. Lisette is 24 and Emily is 20. (runs 17:00) 1020 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111026_83414.mp3 There was a time when the potatoes were dug up, the oats stowed in barns, and the weather starting turning cold, that many a Cape Breton man's heart turned to one thing: Adventure at Sea. Community Historian Jim St. Clair explains on "Then and Now". (runs 8:10 Oct. 26, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 26 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Jim St. Clair - After Harvest Migration There was a time when the potatoes were dug up, the oats stowed in barns, and the weather starting turning cold, that many a Cape Breton man's heart turned to one thing: Adventure at Sea. Community Historian Jim St. Clair explains on "Then and Now". (runs 8:10 Oct. 26, 2011) 491 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111026_90729.mp3 You may be spellbound as Dr. Scott Moir, an associate professor of History at Cape Breton University, explains his research about the beliefs and practices of Scottish settlers at a public lecture on Scottish Witchcraft in Canada. (runs 8:23 Oct. 26, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 26 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Scottish Witchcraft Lecture You may be spellbound as Dr. Scott Moir, an associate professor of History at Cape Breton University, explains his research about the beliefs and practices of Scottish settlers at a public lecture on Scottish Witchcraft in Canada. (runs 8:23 Oct. 26, 2011) 503 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111025_83719.mp3 Now, the yin and the yang of the Maritime job market. Our workplace issues columnist Pierre Battah looks at the latest job creation and job loss announcements in the region. (runs 6:07 Oct. 25, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 25 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Workplace Column - Jobs Now, the yin and the yang of the Maritime job market. Our workplace issues columnist Pierre Battah looks at the latest job creation and job loss announcements in the region. (runs 6:07 Oct. 25, 2011) 368 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111025_19928.mp3 Dr. Patricia Lingley-Pottie is a researcher and president of the Strongest Families Institute at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax. She shares the latest results from an IWK project helping children deal with behaviour problems and anxiety by phone. (runs 6:34 Oct. 25, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 25 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT IWK Mental Health Dr. Patricia Lingley-Pottie is a researcher and president of the Strongest Families Institute at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax. She shares the latest results from an IWK project helping children deal with behaviour problems and anxiety by phone. (runs 6:34 Oct. 25, 2011) 395 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111025_37479.mp3 Paul Pettipas is the CEO of the Nova Scotia Homebuilders Association. He offers some tools for a good renovation at a free seminar called "Before You Renovate". (runs 7:18 Oct. 25, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 25 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Renovation Seminar Paul Pettipas is the CEO of the Nova Scotia Homebuilders Association. He offers some tools for a good renovation at a free seminar called "Before You Renovate". (runs 7:18 Oct. 25, 2011) 439 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111025_20866.mp3 With Old Man Winter on his way, the Nova Scotia Department of Transportation hopes to get a lot of roadwork done around our Island before he arrives. Jamie Chisholm is the D.O.T.'s construction manager for Eastern Nova Scotia. (runs 5:51 Oct. 25, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 25 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT CB Roadwork Round-up With Old Man Winter on his way, the Nova Scotia Department of Transportation hopes to get a lot of roadwork done around our Island before he arrives. Jamie Chisholm is the D.O.T.'s construction manager for Eastern Nova Scotia. (runs 5:51 Oct. 25, 2011) 352 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111024_71531.mp3 After 13 years as the pro at Bell Bay, Ted Stonehouse is moving across the Cabot Strait to Newfoundland. Our sports columnist, Charlie Cuff profiles his contributions to golf in Cape Breton. (runs 10:22) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Driving Force After 13 years as the pro at Bell Bay, Ted Stonehouse is moving across the Cabot Strait to Newfoundland. Our sports columnist, Charlie Cuff profiles his contributions to golf in Cape Breton. (runs 10:22) 623 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111024_83919.mp3 Linden MacIntyre has a nose for news and a well developed sense of story. As the co-host of CBC TV's investigative documentary program "The Fifth Estate", he delves deep into stories and issues of the day. And in his spare time, he writes award winning books. He has also won nine Gemini awards, an international Emmy and the Michener Award for meritorious public service in journalism. (runs 17:52) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Leaders In Their Fields 13 - Linden MacIntyre Linden MacIntyre has a nose for news and a well developed sense of story. As the co-host of CBC TV's investigative documentary program "The Fifth Estate", he delves deep into stories and issues of the day. And in his spare time, he writes award winning books. He has also won nine Gemini awards, an international Emmy and the Michener Award for meritorious public service in journalism. (runs 17:52) 1072 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111021_98016.mp3 The group "Stand up to Bullying Cape Breton" organized a public meeting on bullying where many people shared their personal stories, and ideas to tackle the issue. Meghan Farrell is with the group. (runs 9:14 Oct. 21, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 21 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Standing Up And Speaking Out The group "Stand up to Bullying Cape Breton" organized a public meeting on bullying where many people shared their personal stories, and ideas to tackle the issue. Meghan Farrell is with the group. (runs 9:14 Oct. 21, 2011) 555 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111021_45342.mp3 The government's shipbuilding contract for Halifax means many young Nova Scotians will be able to construct a career here at home. And, the NSCC Marconi campus will be helping, Reporter Wendy Martin has that story. (runs 9:28 Oct. 21, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 21 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Building For Their Futures The government's shipbuilding contract for Halifax means many young Nova Scotians will be able to construct a career here at home. And, the NSCC Marconi campus will be helping, Reporter Wendy Martin has that story. (runs 9:28 Oct. 21, 2011) 569 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111020_19863.mp3 Edgar MacLeod's policing career has come full circle. In 1973, he graduated from the Atlantic Police Academy. In 1995, he became the first Police Chief of the amalgamated Cape Breton Regional Police Service and led the force through some tumultuous growing pains. Now, he's leading the next generation of recruits as the Executive Director of the Atlantic Police Academy in Summerside, PEI. (runs 17:13) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Leaders In Their Fields 12 - Edgar MacLeod Edgar MacLeod's policing career has come full circle. In 1973, he graduated from the Atlantic Police Academy. In 1995, he became the first Police Chief of the amalgamated Cape Breton Regional Police Service and led the force through some tumultuous growing pains. Now, he's leading the next generation of recruits as the Executive Director of the Atlantic Police Academy in Summerside, PEI. (runs 17:13) 1034 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111020_16803.mp3 Taking the long view in Bay St. Lawrence. Amy MacKinnon is the co-ordinator of the Bay St. Lawrence Community Centre and explains how the community is using some non-traditional means to get people talking about the future. (runs 6:11 Oct. 20, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Bay St. Lawrence Future Taking the long view in Bay St. Lawrence. Amy MacKinnon is the co-ordinator of the Bay St. Lawrence Community Centre and explains how the community is using some non-traditional means to get people talking about the future. (runs 6:11 Oct. 20, 2011) 372 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111020_56647.mp3 Sydney Video on Townsend Street, Sydney, is about to end operations. But, owner Taso Sifnakis has other plans, he will soon be unveiling a unique service on the site. And Reporter Wendy Martin wondered what? (runs 9:05 Oct. 20, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Fade To Black Sydney Video on Townsend Street, Sydney, is about to end operations. But, owner Taso Sifnakis has other plans, he will soon be unveiling a unique service on the site. And Reporter Wendy Martin wondered what? (runs 9:05 Oct. 20, 2011) 545 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111020_79374.mp3 Reporter Jennifer Henderson has more on the historic announcement that Irving Shipbuilding of Halifax has been awarded the 25- BILLION dollar contract to build the next generation of warships and Arctic patrol vessels for Canada. (runs 9:38 Oct. 20, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Irving Shipbuilding Reporter Jennifer Henderson has more on the historic announcement that Irving Shipbuilding of Halifax has been awarded the 25- BILLION dollar contract to build the next generation of warships and Arctic patrol vessels for Canada. (runs 9:38 Oct. 20, 2011) 578 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111020_32239.mp3 Has Nova Scotia's ship finally come in? Tony Goode is a former naval officer, and now, a defence consultant with CFN Consultants Atlantic. He reflects on the big news that the Irving Shipyard in Halifax will now be building combat vessels for years to come. (runs 12:49 Oct. 20, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT And The Winner Is... Halifax Has Nova Scotia's ship finally come in? Tony Goode is a former naval officer, and now, a defence consultant with CFN Consultants Atlantic. He reflects on the big news that the Irving Shipyard in Halifax will now be building combat vessels for years to come. (runs 12:49 Oct. 20, 2011) 770 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111019_79840.mp3 On Then & Now with Community Historian Jim St. Clair, we visit Lake O'Law in Margaree, which was the epicentre of an influx of Irish immigrants starting in the early 1800's. (runs 8:21 Oct. 19, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 19 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Jim St. Clair - Lake O'Law On Then & Now with Community Historian Jim St. Clair, we visit Lake O'Law in Margaree, which was the epicentre of an influx of Irish immigrants starting in the early 1800's. (runs 8:21 Oct. 19, 2011) 501 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111019_19823.mp3 At a recent meeting of Cape Breton Regional Council, members of council spent time talking about tax reform. Reporter Hal Higgins attended the meeting and spoke to three Councillors about the discussions. (runs 7:04 Oct. 19, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 19 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT CBRM Tax Reform At a recent meeting of Cape Breton Regional Council, members of council spent time talking about tax reform. Reporter Hal Higgins attended the meeting and spoke to three Councillors about the discussions. (runs 7:04 Oct. 19, 2011) 425 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111019_58785.mp3 We get an update on the efforts of Sheila LeBlanc-McEvoy of Cheticamp, who's campaign is to make life at the rink more enjoyable for hockey players and parents alike. (runs 9:54 Oct. 19, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 19 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Making A Difference We get an update on the efforts of Sheila LeBlanc-McEvoy of Cheticamp, who's campaign is to make life at the rink more enjoyable for hockey players and parents alike. (runs 9:54 Oct. 19, 2011) 594 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111019_44570.mp3 The Province of Nova Scotia has suspended the license of the Braemore Home in Sydney River. Reporter Joan Weeks has the story and explains why... and what happens next. (runs 9:01 Oct. 19, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 19 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Braemore Home License The Province of Nova Scotia has suspended the license of the Braemore Home in Sydney River. Reporter Joan Weeks has the story and explains why... and what happens next. (runs 9:01 Oct. 19, 2011) 542 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111019_56670.mp3 The saga of the M/V Miner continues, the Province of Nova Scotia has hired Mammoet Salvage to remove loose items and to seal the ship. Bill Smith is the Acting Executive Director of Regional Services for the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources. (runs 9:33 Oct. 19, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 19 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT M/V Miner Update 1019 The saga of the M/V Miner continues, the Province of Nova Scotia has hired Mammoet Salvage to remove loose items and to seal the ship. Bill Smith is the Acting Executive Director of Regional Services for the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources. (runs 9:33 Oct. 19, 2011) 573 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111018_36074.mp3 The big cheese. The head honcho. The top dog. If you're a boss, your position may be safer from competition than you think. Our workplace issues specialist Pierre Battah explains. (runs 7:40 Oct. 18, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 18 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Workplace Column - National Boss Day The big cheese. The head honcho. The top dog. If you're a boss, your position may be safer from competition than you think. Our workplace issues specialist Pierre Battah explains. (runs 7:40 Oct. 18, 2011) 461 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111018_23073.mp3 The Province has released a new Wetlands Conservation Policy, and Peter Labour, the Director of Protected Areas and Wetlands with the Nova Scotia Department of Environment, tells us about it. (runs 7:10 Oct. 18, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 18 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Wetlands Conservation The Province has released a new Wetlands Conservation Policy, and Peter Labour, the Director of Protected Areas and Wetlands with the Nova Scotia Department of Environment, tells us about it. (runs 7:10 Oct. 18, 2011) 431 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111018_70245.mp3 They wanted a challenge, an adventure and a home away from home. Reporter Norma Jean MacPhee has the story of three guys from Britain building a log cabin in Cape Breton. (runs 6:09 Oct. 18, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 18 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Log Cabin Builders They wanted a challenge, an adventure and a home away from home. Reporter Norma Jean MacPhee has the story of three guys from Britain building a log cabin in Cape Breton. (runs 6:09 Oct. 18, 2011) 369 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111017_87472.mp3 For aboriginal communities in Cape Breton, the legacy of Sydney's Tar Ponds will be jobs and skills. And, as the clean-up nears completion, Reporter Wendy Martin explores the story. (runs 8:52 Oct. 17, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 17 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Tar Ponds Jobs For aboriginal communities in Cape Breton, the legacy of Sydney's Tar Ponds will be jobs and skills. And, as the clean-up nears completion, Reporter Wendy Martin explores the story. (runs 8:52 Oct. 17, 2011) 532 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111017_28309.mp3 For Bette MacDonald, making people laugh, is no laughing matter. The award winning actress takes her work very seriously. For more than 20 years she's been entertaining Canadians with her Cape Breton brand of humour. She's appeared on stage and tv, toured coast to coast and won a Gemini for a performance at the Halifax Comedy Fest. Bette MacDonald is from Sydney. (runs 17:26 Oct 17, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 17 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Leaders In Their Fields 11 - Bette MacDonald For Bette MacDonald, making people laugh, is no laughing matter. The award winning actress takes her work very seriously. For more than 20 years she's been entertaining Canadians with her Cape Breton brand of humour. She's appeared on stage and tv, toured coast to coast and won a Gemini for a performance at the Halifax Comedy Fest. Bette MacDonald is from Sydney. (runs 17:26 Oct 17, 2011) 1047 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111014_97791.mp3 The Truth and Reconciliation hearings into residential schools in Nova Scotia will be in Eskasoni to hear stories from survivors. Hear from one student of such a school, as he reflects on why it's important to share stories in this way. (runs 6:18 Oct 14, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 14 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Truth And Reconciliation In Eskasoni The Truth and Reconciliation hearings into residential schools in Nova Scotia will be in Eskasoni to hear stories from survivors. Hear from one student of such a school, as he reflects on why it's important to share stories in this way. (runs 6:18 Oct 14, 2011) 378 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111014_67401.mp3 Floating a plan to protect and preserve Nova Scotia's Coast. Justin Huston is the Coastal Zone Co-ordinator for the Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, and one of the authors of a newly released 'draft Coastal Strategy'. (runs 8:48 Oct 14, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 14 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Draft Coastal Strategy Floating a plan to protect and preserve Nova Scotia's Coast. Justin Huston is the Coastal Zone Co-ordinator for the Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, and one of the authors of a newly released 'draft Coastal Strategy'. (runs 8:48 Oct 14, 2011) 528 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111014_46578.mp3 Cape Breton now holds the title for home to the oldest hockey stick known to exist. Reporter Bobby Nock spoke to two people who had connections to the so-called Moffatt stick. (runs 6:37 Oct 14, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 14 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Oldest Hockey Stick Cape Breton now holds the title for home to the oldest hockey stick known to exist. Reporter Bobby Nock spoke to two people who had connections to the so-called Moffatt stick. (runs 6:37 Oct 14, 2011) 397 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111014_13270.mp3 When deciding which province should win shipbuilding contracts, the government wanted to leave politics in its wake. In part four of our series, "Ship Shape", Stephen Maher, a political columnist, talks about whether that's truly possible as the country awaits the multi-billion dollar announcement. (runs 8:05 Oct 14, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 14 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Ship Shape 4 - The Politics When deciding which province should win shipbuilding contracts, the government wanted to leave politics in its wake. In part four of our series, "Ship Shape", Stephen Maher, a political columnist, talks about whether that's truly possible as the country awaits the multi-billion dollar announcement. (runs 8:05 Oct 14, 2011) 486 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111013_51110.mp3 Pierre Battah, our Human Resources consultant, talks about Canada's Top 100 Employers and what it takes to make that list, its the go-to-guide for HR professionals and job seekers. (runs 6:08 Oct 13, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Weekly Workplace Column - Top 100 Pierre Battah, our Human Resources consultant, talks about Canada's Top 100 Employers and what it takes to make that list, its the go-to-guide for HR professionals and job seekers. (runs 6:08 Oct 13, 2011) 369 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111013_69603.mp3 Is the Nova Scotia government out at sea legally when it comes to the stranded M/V Miner? Dr. Aldo Khircop, Director of the the Marine and Environmental Institute at Dalhousie University in Halifax, dives into the subject for Reporter Joan Weeks. (runs 6:19 Oct 13, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT M/V Miner - Marine Law Is the Nova Scotia government out at sea legally when it comes to the stranded M/V Miner? Dr. Aldo Khircop, Director of the the Marine and Environmental Institute at Dalhousie University in Halifax, dives into the subject for Reporter Joan Weeks. (runs 6:19 Oct 13, 2011) 379 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111013_11311.mp3 In Part 3 of our series looking at Canada's 3 shipyards competing for the multi-billion dollar ship building contracts from Ottawa, we train our attention on the Davie Shipyard in Lévis, Quebec. (runs 11:25 Oct. 13, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Ship Shape 3 - Quebec Shipyard In Part 3 of our series looking at Canada's 3 shipyards competing for the multi-billion dollar ship building contracts from Ottawa, we train our attention on the Davie Shipyard in Lévis, Quebec. (runs 11:25 Oct. 13, 2011) 685 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111013_88538.mp3 Few political leaders can claim a record like Terry Paul. He has been serving as Chief of Membertou First Nation for 27 years, winning his 14th consecutive election in July 2010. In that time, Membertou has become an economic force to be reckoned with, generating millions of dollars in development. Chief Terry Paul has received an honourary degree from Cape Breton University, and sits on the Board of the Shannon School of Business. (runs 16:33 Oct. 13, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Leaders In Their Fields 10 - Chief Terry Paul Few political leaders can claim a record like Terry Paul. He has been serving as Chief of Membertou First Nation for 27 years, winning his 14th consecutive election in July 2010. In that time, Membertou has become an economic force to be reckoned with, generating millions of dollars in development. Chief Terry Paul has received an honourary degree from Cape Breton University, and sits on the Board of the Shannon School of Business. (runs 16:33 Oct. 13, 2011) 993 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111012_81623.mp3 On "Then and Now", it's a case of 'Hues on First'... Community Historian Jim St. Clair brings us a Celtic Colours quiz... about communities with colourful names in Cape Breton. (runs 9:09 Oct 12, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 12 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Jim St. Clair - Colourful Quiz On "Then and Now", it's a case of 'Hues on First'... Community Historian Jim St. Clair brings us a Celtic Colours quiz... about communities with colourful names in Cape Breton. (runs 9:09 Oct 12, 2011) 549 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111012_28930.mp3 Sebastian Coppes is with Mammoet -- a company that specializes in salvage operations around the world. Recently, he oversaw the removal of fuel from the M/V Miner. He shares his thoughts on what could happen next to the stranded ship and who might end up paying. (runs 5:09 Oct 12, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 12 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT M/V Miner - Salvage Costs Sebastian Coppes is with Mammoet -- a company that specializes in salvage operations around the world. Recently, he oversaw the removal of fuel from the M/V Miner. He shares his thoughts on what could happen next to the stranded ship and who might end up paying. (runs 5:09 Oct 12, 2011) 310 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111012_89113.mp3 We sail across the country to profile the "SeaSpan Shipyard" in Vancouver, in Part 2 of our series looking at Canada's 3 shipyards which are competing to become ship building centres of excellence--and win mutli-billion dollar government contracts. (runs 12:09 Oct. 12, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 12 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Ship Shape 2 - Vancouver Shipyard We sail across the country to profile the "SeaSpan Shipyard" in Vancouver, in Part 2 of our series looking at Canada's 3 shipyards which are competing to become ship building centres of excellence--and win mutli-billion dollar government contracts. (runs 12:09 Oct. 12, 2011) 730 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111011_97841.mp3 We begin a four-part look at the competing bids for the lucrative shipbuilding contract in Canada. In Part 1, Reporter Rob North explores the history of the Halifax Shipyard. (runs 7:49 Oct. 11, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Ship Shape 1 - Halifax Shipyard We begin a four-part look at the competing bids for the lucrative shipbuilding contract in Canada. In Part 1, Reporter Rob North explores the history of the Halifax Shipyard. (runs 7:49 Oct. 11, 2011) 470 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111011_96896.mp3 Reporter Holly Connors met a young couple in Mabou who are just wrapping up their first season running a Community Supported Agriculture venture in that area. Learn more about bringing the farmstand to your doorstep. (runs 7:58 Oct. 11, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Hillshore Farm CSA Reporter Holly Connors met a young couple in Mabou who are just wrapping up their first season running a Community Supported Agriculture venture in that area. Learn more about bringing the farmstand to your doorstep. (runs 7:58 Oct. 11, 2011) 478 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111011_75003.mp3 From the farm gate to your plate, we launch a new column about agriculture in Cape Breton called "Field to Fork". We plow this new ground with Maureen Murphy, Facility Operation Manager for the Cape Breton - Richmond Federation of Agriculture. (runs 9:21 Oct. 11, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Field To Fork 1 From the farm gate to your plate, we launch a new column about agriculture in Cape Breton called "Field to Fork". We plow this new ground with Maureen Murphy, Facility Operation Manager for the Cape Breton - Richmond Federation of Agriculture. (runs 9:21 Oct. 11, 2011) 561 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111011_84790.mp3 As the Artistic Director of the Celtic Colours International Festival, Joella Foulds oversees every aspect of the nine day event... all 45 concerts in 35 communities around Cape Breton Island. She co-founded the Festival back in 1997, shortly after she left CBC Cape Breton where she hosted Information Morning. Celtic Colours has drawn thousands of visitors to the Island and generated millions of dollars for the local economy. She has an honourary doctorate from Cape Breton University and was named to the Cape Breton Business Hall of Fame in 2006. (runs 15:27) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Leaders In Their Fields 9 - Joella Foulds As the Artistic Director of the Celtic Colours International Festival, Joella Foulds oversees every aspect of the nine day event... all 45 concerts in 35 communities around Cape Breton Island. She co-founded the Festival back in 1997, shortly after she left CBC Cape Breton where she hosted Information Morning. Celtic Colours has drawn thousands of visitors to the Island and generated millions of dollars for the local economy. She has an honourary doctorate from Cape Breton University and was named to the Cape Breton Business Hall of Fame in 2006. (runs 15:27) 927 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111007_94238.mp3 "Transforming Communities: Making Queer Youth Matter" is a series of workshops aimed at supporting young people, and helping them realize that suicide is not the answer. Reporter Joan Weeks spoke to several teens on this topic. (runs 8:31 Oct. 07, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 07 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Serious Workshops "Transforming Communities: Making Queer Youth Matter" is a series of workshops aimed at supporting young people, and helping them realize that suicide is not the answer. Reporter Joan Weeks spoke to several teens on this topic. (runs 8:31 Oct. 07, 2011) 511 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111007_53917.mp3 In addition to the popular concerts, there are about 300 activities where you can experience different aspects of culture during the 15th Annual Celtic Colours International Festival. Yvette Rogers is the Outreach Co-ordinator for the festival. (runs 8:38 Oct. 07, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 07 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Experiencing The Culture In addition to the popular concerts, there are about 300 activities where you can experience different aspects of culture during the 15th Annual Celtic Colours International Festival. Yvette Rogers is the Outreach Co-ordinator for the festival. (runs 8:38 Oct. 07, 2011) 518 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111006_80146.mp3 So its art you can bank on. Enrique Ferreol of the Nova Scotia Art Bank spoke with Reporter Holly Conners about why the Province buys art and the new collection its acquired. (runs 6:10 Oct. 06, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Nova Scotia Art Bank So its art you can bank on. Enrique Ferreol of the Nova Scotia Art Bank spoke with Reporter Holly Conners about why the Province buys art and the new collection its acquired. (runs 6:10 Oct. 06, 2011) 371 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111006_93080.mp3 With rain and high winds the last two days, Keith Laidlaw, the acting superintendent of the Coast Guard's environmental response branch, tells us about the M/V Miner, the huge boat that's still afloat... but also still stuck off Scaterie Island. (runs 6:11 Oct. 06, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT M/V Miner Still Aground With rain and high winds the last two days, Keith Laidlaw, the acting superintendent of the Coast Guard's environmental response branch, tells us about the M/V Miner, the huge boat that's still afloat... but also still stuck off Scaterie Island. (runs 6:11 Oct. 06, 2011) 372 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111006_44559.mp3 Martin MacDonald took up the bow long before he picked up a baton. He grew up in Ironville, Cape Breton, where he was steeped in the Celtic tradition but it was a love of classical music that won out when he chose a career. Martin MacDonald recently wrapped up a three year tenure as resident conductor of Symphony Nova Scotia. In 2008, Martin MacDonald was one of only two Canadians invited to an International Conducting Competition in Barcelona, Spain. He is currently guest conducting with symphonies across the country. (runs 15:18) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Leaders In Their Fields 8 - Martin MacDonald Martin MacDonald took up the bow long before he picked up a baton. He grew up in Ironville, Cape Breton, where he was steeped in the Celtic tradition but it was a love of classical music that won out when he chose a career. Martin MacDonald recently wrapped up a three year tenure as resident conductor of Symphony Nova Scotia. In 2008, Martin MacDonald was one of only two Canadians invited to an International Conducting Competition in Barcelona, Spain. He is currently guest conducting with symphonies across the country. (runs 15:18) 918 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111005_89084.mp3 Community Historian Jim St. Clair takes us across a field and into the woods... into the past... to a meeting-place... the site of a mysterious visitor whose prophecy has sounded through the ages. (runs 8:32 Oct. 05, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Jim St. Clair - Christy's Spring Community Historian Jim St. Clair takes us across a field and into the woods... into the past... to a meeting-place... the site of a mysterious visitor whose prophecy has sounded through the ages. (runs 8:32 Oct. 05, 2011) 512 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111005_46129.mp3 Doing justice to the Conservative government's new omnibus crime bill. The Chief of the Cape Breton Regional Police Service, Peter MacIsaac, gives his professional view on the "Safe Streets and Communities Act". (runs 7:38 Oct. 05, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT In The Eyes Of The Law Doing justice to the Conservative government's new omnibus crime bill. The Chief of the Cape Breton Regional Police Service, Peter MacIsaac, gives his professional view on the "Safe Streets and Communities Act". (runs 7:38 Oct. 05, 2011) 458 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111004_89039.mp3 Pierre Battah is a human resources consultant in Moncton, NB, and this week, he has a wake up call for leaders in the workplace. (runs 8:23 Oct. 04, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 04 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Weekly Workplace Column - Leaders Pierre Battah is a human resources consultant in Moncton, NB, and this week, he has a wake up call for leaders in the workplace. (runs 8:23 Oct. 04, 2011) 504 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111004_27501.mp3 Professor Heather Schmidt talks about her research methods in a discipline called community psychology in this column featuring research projects at Cape Breton University. (runs 7:30 Oct. 04, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 04 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Applied Psychology Professor Heather Schmidt talks about her research methods in a discipline called community psychology in this column featuring research projects at Cape Breton University. (runs 7:30 Oct. 04, 2011) 450 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111003_50236.mp3 Mike Voigt, Director of Maritime Services with the Canadian Coast Guard, offers an update on the huge ship stranded in waters off Scaterie Island. M/V Canadian Miner was on its way to Turkey to be scrapped when its tow lines snapped in heavy seas on September 20th. (runs 6:44 Oct. 03, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 03 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT M/V Canadian Miner - Oct. 03, 2011 Mike Voigt, Director of Maritime Services with the Canadian Coast Guard, offers an update on the huge ship stranded in waters off Scaterie Island. M/V Canadian Miner was on its way to Turkey to be scrapped when its tow lines snapped in heavy seas on September 20th. (runs 6:44 Oct. 03, 2011) 404 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111003_46815.mp3 Hundreds of CBC listeners dropped by the station to say hello at our 75th Anniversary Open House. Reporter Hal Higgins asked some of them to share their memories of CBC radio. (runs 5:35 Oct. 03, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 03 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT 75th Anniversary Open House - Oct. 03, 2011 Hundreds of CBC listeners dropped by the station to say hello at our 75th Anniversary Open House. Reporter Hal Higgins asked some of them to share their memories of CBC radio. (runs 5:35 Oct. 03, 2011) 335 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20111003_10461.mp3 Dr. Art McDonald is the director of the Sudbury Neutrino Observatory, where he studies the sub-atomic particles that are basic building blocks of the universe, 2 km underground in one of INCO's old mines. It is one of the most innovative and important scientific experiments being conducted in Canada today. Dr. McDonald grew up in Sydney, NS. He's a graduate of Dalhousie and Caltech, and recipient of some of the most prestigious prizes in physics. He is also an Officer of the Order of Canada. (runs 17:26) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 03 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Leaders In Their Fields 7 - Art McDonald Dr. Art McDonald is the director of the Sudbury Neutrino Observatory, where he studies the sub-atomic particles that are basic building blocks of the universe, 2 km underground in one of INCO's old mines. It is one of the most innovative and important scientific experiments being conducted in Canada today. Dr. McDonald grew up in Sydney, NS. He's a graduate of Dalhousie and Caltech, and recipient of some of the most prestigious prizes in physics. He is also an Officer of the Order of Canada. (runs 17:26) 1049 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110930_50403.mp3 On Saturday, the streets of Sydney will come alive with the arts. Reporter Holly Connors gives us a sneak preview of the nighttime celebration "Lumière - contemporary art, unconventional spaces". (runs 6:46 Sept. 30, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 30 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT Lumière In Sydney - Sept. 30, 2011 On Saturday, the streets of Sydney will come alive with the arts. Reporter Holly Connors gives us a sneak preview of the nighttime celebration "Lumière - contemporary art, unconventional spaces". (runs 6:46 Sept. 30, 2011) 406 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110930_90325.mp3 The fifes, the fifes are calling. Fortress Louisbourg is looking for new fifers and drummers. Find out how you can sign up from Michelle Lahey who'll be giving lessons, and from Lester Marchand, the Manager of Visitor Experience at the Fortress. (runs 9:20 Sept. 30, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 30 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT Fife & Drum Lessons - Sept. 30, 2011 The fifes, the fifes are calling. Fortress Louisbourg is looking for new fifers and drummers. Find out how you can sign up from Michelle Lahey who'll be giving lessons, and from Lester Marchand, the Manager of Visitor Experience at the Fortress. (runs 9:20 Sept. 30, 2011) 560 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110929_37563.mp3 Meet Bernie and Ruth MacLean from River Denys, the couple were once musical regulars at a performance hot spot in Montreal. After their music career, they moved back to Cape Breton where they own and operate a country store. (runs 8:41 Sept. 29, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT Bernie And Ruth's Story - Sept. 29, 2011 Meet Bernie and Ruth MacLean from River Denys, the couple were once musical regulars at a performance hot spot in Montreal. After their music career, they moved back to Cape Breton where they own and operate a country store. (runs 8:41 Sept. 29, 2011) 521 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110929_50687.mp3 Reporter Joan Weeks has the story of a Glace Bay woman and her adult son who have been camping on the local ballfield since being evicted from their apartment. (runs 7:14 Sept. 29, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT Homeless In Glace Bay - Sept. 29, 2011 Reporter Joan Weeks has the story of a Glace Bay woman and her adult son who have been camping on the local ballfield since being evicted from their apartment. (runs 7:14 Sept. 29, 2011) 434 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110929_75612.mp3 Dr. Ron Stewart is a man who followed his passion for medicine. His career took him from small town Cape Breton to downtown Los Angeles where he became a pioneer in Emergency Medicine. He literally wrote the book on training paramedics and went on to found the EMS program at the University of Pittsburgh. He now serves as Professor Emeritus of Emergency Medicine at Dalhousie University in Halifax, NS. (runs 17:50) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT Leaders In Their Fields 6 - Dr. Ron Stewart Dr. Ron Stewart is a man who followed his passion for medicine. His career took him from small town Cape Breton to downtown Los Angeles where he became a pioneer in Emergency Medicine. He literally wrote the book on training paramedics and went on to found the EMS program at the University of Pittsburgh. He now serves as Professor Emeritus of Emergency Medicine at Dalhousie University in Halifax, NS. (runs 17:50) 1073 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110928_24275.mp3 What WAS black and white and read all over ? Well, our Community Historian Jim St. Clair finds out. He looks back at the Cape Breton Advocate newspaper on his weekly column "Then & Now". (runs 8:24 Sept. 28, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 28 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT Jim St. Clair - CB Advocate Newspaper - Sept. 28, 2011 What WAS black and white and read all over ? Well, our Community Historian Jim St. Clair finds out. He looks back at the Cape Breton Advocate newspaper on his weekly column "Then & Now". (runs 8:24 Sept. 28, 2011) 505 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110928_87011.mp3 Members of the Strait Regional School Board met recently to decide if three schools will go to the next step in the closure process. To find out what happened, we spoke to Superintendent Jack Beaton. (runs 10:36 Sept. 28, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 28 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT Strait Review Of Schools - Sept. 28, 2011 Members of the Strait Regional School Board met recently to decide if three schools will go to the next step in the closure process. To find out what happened, we spoke to Superintendent Jack Beaton. (runs 10:36 Sept. 28, 2011) 637 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110928_12330.mp3 Recently, there were some scary moments on Sydney Harbour. We hear from the captain of a Mi'kmaq fishing boat that was surrounded and threatened by non-native fishermen earlier this week. (runs 5:40 Sept. 28, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 28 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT Mi'kmaq Fisherman - Sept. 28, 2011 Recently, there were some scary moments on Sydney Harbour. We hear from the captain of a Mi'kmaq fishing boat that was surrounded and threatened by non-native fishermen earlier this week. (runs 5:40 Sept. 28, 2011) 341 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110927_19999.mp3 This week, there's a lot of theft going on in the workplace these days. We're not talking about money, merchandise or even pens and paper clips. One of the biggest issues is the theft of time. Workplace issues specialist Pierre Battah explains. (runs 7:25 Sept. 27, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 27 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT Weekly Workplace Column - Time Theft This week, there's a lot of theft going on in the workplace these days. We're not talking about money, merchandise or even pens and paper clips. One of the biggest issues is the theft of time. Workplace issues specialist Pierre Battah explains. (runs 7:25 Sept. 27, 2011) 445 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110927_70773.mp3 Cape Breton University will celebrate world tourism day with a new newsletter and other networking opportunities for students and the industry. Eleanor Anderson is an instructor in the Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management Program, and she explains. (runs 7:39 Sept. 27, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 27 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT World Tourism Day - Sept. 27, 2011 Cape Breton University will celebrate world tourism day with a new newsletter and other networking opportunities for students and the industry. Eleanor Anderson is an instructor in the Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management Program, and she explains. (runs 7:39 Sept. 27, 2011) 459 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110927_48497.mp3 We speak with Diederik Beutener, the Trade Commissioner at the Canadian Embassy at the Hague, about the potential for Cape Breton businesses to tap into the Dutch market. (runs 6:27 Sept. 27, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 27 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT Trading With The Netherlands - Sept. 27, 2011 We speak with Diederik Beutener, the Trade Commissioner at the Canadian Embassy at the Hague, about the potential for Cape Breton businesses to tap into the Dutch market. (runs 6:27 Sept. 27, 2011) 387 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110927_75218.mp3 The Cape Breton Farmers' Market is thinking about ways to grow. Donnie MacNeil is the new chair of the co-operative, he updates us on the efforts to recruit new vendors, and the quest to find a permanent home. (runs 5:32 Sept. 27, 2011)) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 27 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT Farmers' Market Update - Sept. 27, 2011 The Cape Breton Farmers' Market is thinking about ways to grow. Donnie MacNeil is the new chair of the co-operative, he updates us on the efforts to recruit new vendors, and the quest to find a permanent home. (runs 5:32 Sept. 27, 2011)) 333 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110926_56291.mp3 The Nova Scotia government has a plan to marshal money and resources to help many who have been affected by the loss of the NewPage Port Hawkesbury mill. Julie Towers is the head of the committee overseeing the plan, and explains whats involved. (runs 9:51 Sept. 26, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT The Forestry Infrastructure Plan - Sept. 26, 2011 The Nova Scotia government has a plan to marshal money and resources to help many who have been affected by the loss of the NewPage Port Hawkesbury mill. Julie Towers is the head of the committee overseeing the plan, and explains whats involved. (runs 9:51 Sept. 26, 2011) 592 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110926_25197.mp3 Daniel MacIvor is one of Canada's most prolific playwrights. He also acts, directs and promotes all things theatre. He grew up in Sydney, Nova Scotia. His plays have been performed across Canada and at international theatre festivals from New York to Australia. He received a Genie nomination for his screen adaptation of his play Marion Bridge in 2004. (runs 15:50 Sept. 26, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT Leaders In Their Fields 5 - Daniel MacIvor Daniel MacIvor is one of Canada's most prolific playwrights. He also acts, directs and promotes all things theatre. He grew up in Sydney, Nova Scotia. His plays have been performed across Canada and at international theatre festivals from New York to Australia. He received a Genie nomination for his screen adaptation of his play Marion Bridge in 2004. (runs 15:50 Sept. 26, 2011) 951 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110923_49175.mp3 "Do I Make You Nervous?" is the new and unusual art exhibit opening at the Cape Breton University Art Gallery. David Burke took a tour with Art Gallery curator Laura Schneider. (runs 7:32 Sept. 23, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT Exhibiting The Unusual - Sept. 23, 2011 "Do I Make You Nervous?" is the new and unusual art exhibit opening at the Cape Breton University Art Gallery. David Burke took a tour with Art Gallery curator Laura Schneider. (runs 7:32 Sept. 23, 2011) 453 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110923_67410.mp3 Natural resource management, minus the forests. Lisa Young is executive director of the Unama'ki Institute of Natural Resources, she explains how the NewPage shut down has put its foresty operations in jeopardy. (runs 5:37 Sept. 23, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT Resourceful Management - Sept. 23, 2011 Natural resource management, minus the forests. Lisa Young is executive director of the Unama'ki Institute of Natural Resources, she explains how the NewPage shut down has put its foresty operations in jeopardy. (runs 5:37 Sept. 23, 2011) 337 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110922_41650.mp3 Find out why cancer patients sometimes experience symptoms like confusion and memory loss called "Brain Fog". Dr. Heather Palmer, the founder and director of Maximum Capacity, a cognitive rehabilitation consulting company based in Ontario, explains. (runs 8:37 Sept. 22, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT Mind Over Health Matters - Sept. 22, 2011 Find out why cancer patients sometimes experience symptoms like confusion and memory loss called "Brain Fog". Dr. Heather Palmer, the founder and director of Maximum Capacity, a cognitive rehabilitation consulting company based in Ontario, explains. (runs 8:37 Sept. 22, 2011) 517 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110922_56630.mp3 Meet a Cape Breton University professor who's received a social sciences grant to study how youth understand civic engagement. Dr. Tanya Brann Barrett explains what she hopes to find in the research. (runs 7:11 Sept. 22, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT Civic Minding - Sept. 22, 2011 Meet a Cape Breton University professor who's received a social sciences grant to study how youth understand civic engagement. Dr. Tanya Brann Barrett explains what she hopes to find in the research. (runs 7:11 Sept. 22, 2011) 432 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110922_83642.mp3 Dr. Cheryl Bartlett has become an educational innovator by marrying ancient knowledge with Western Science. She's one of the founders of the Integrative Science Program at Cape Breton University, a program that's unique in Canada and the world for incorporating aboriginal knowledge with standard science curriculum. Dr. Bartlett grew up in Duchess, Alberta. (runs 17:37) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT Leaders In Their Fields 4 - Dr. Cheryl Bartlett Dr. Cheryl Bartlett has become an educational innovator by marrying ancient knowledge with Western Science. She's one of the founders of the Integrative Science Program at Cape Breton University, a program that's unique in Canada and the world for incorporating aboriginal knowledge with standard science curriculum. Dr. Bartlett grew up in Duchess, Alberta. (runs 17:37) 1057 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110921_58611.mp3 The Province has set up the Nova Scotia Tourism Agency to pursue other business opportunities, and it will be led by a board of directors. Cape Breton Resorts CEO Scott MacAuley is the Vice Chair of the new agency. (runs 6:57 Sept. 21, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 21 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT Re-visiting Tourism - Sept. 21, 2011 The Province has set up the Nova Scotia Tourism Agency to pursue other business opportunities, and it will be led by a board of directors. Cape Breton Resorts CEO Scott MacAuley is the Vice Chair of the new agency. (runs 6:57 Sept. 21, 2011) 417 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110921_30818.mp3 Meet Tracey MacNeil, the mom of a Glace Bay teen who's been the target of harrassment for years... and who's become the focus of a community effort to stop bullying. (runs 17:09 Sept. 21, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 21 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Concerned Mother - Sept. 21, 2011 Meet Tracey MacNeil, the mom of a Glace Bay teen who's been the target of harrassment for years... and who's become the focus of a community effort to stop bullying. (runs 17:09 Sept. 21, 2011) 1030 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110920_41882.mp3 The UNIA, or Universal Negro Improvement Association in Glace Bay organized an awareness meeting to discuss a case of bullying and racism in the community. Al Moore is with the association and he moderated the discussion. (runs 10:29 Sept. 20, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 20 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT Bullying Awareness - Sept. 20, 2011 The UNIA, or Universal Negro Improvement Association in Glace Bay organized an awareness meeting to discuss a case of bullying and racism in the community. Al Moore is with the association and he moderated the discussion. (runs 10:29 Sept. 20, 2011) 629 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110920_34544.mp3 From a toxic wasteland to prime land in Sydney's downtown. Donnie Burke, project manager for the Sydney Tar Ponds Agency, describes the next step in the future development of the Sydney Tar Ponds site. (runs 8:53 Sept. 20, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 20 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT Future Use Development - Sept. 20, 2011 From a toxic wasteland to prime land in Sydney's downtown. Donnie Burke, project manager for the Sydney Tar Ponds Agency, describes the next step in the future development of the Sydney Tar Ponds site. (runs 8:53 Sept. 20, 2011) 533 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110919_34809.mp3 For an update on the Diocese of Antigonish's efforts to sell church-owned land and assets to raise money for the sexual abuse settlement, Reporter Wendy Martin contacted Father Paul Abbass, he speaks for the Diocese and is parish priest at St. Mary's in Frenchvale. (runs 5:45 Sept. 19, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 19 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT Diocese Properties Update - Sept. 19, 2011 For an update on the Diocese of Antigonish's efforts to sell church-owned land and assets to raise money for the sexual abuse settlement, Reporter Wendy Martin contacted Father Paul Abbass, he speaks for the Diocese and is parish priest at St. Mary's in Frenchvale. (runs 5:45 Sept. 19, 2011) 345 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110919_99632.mp3 Tim O'Neill didn't necessarily bank on a career in finance but he rose to the top at one of Canada's big five. He's a former Chief Economist and Executive Vice President for BMO. Tim O'Neill grew up in Sydney and now lives and works in PEI where he's the President of O'Neill Strategic Economics. He was in our Charlottetown studio. (runs 17:51) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 19 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT Leaders In Their Fields 3 - Tim O'Neill Tim O'Neill didn't necessarily bank on a career in finance but he rose to the top at one of Canada's big five. He's a former Chief Economist and Executive Vice President for BMO. Tim O'Neill grew up in Sydney and now lives and works in PEI where he's the President of O'Neill Strategic Economics. He was in our Charlottetown studio. (runs 17:51) 1071 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110916_85701.mp3 As the first Collaborative Emergency Center in the province officially opens, Nova Scotia's Health Minister, Maureen MacDonald, describes how these centers will work and the timeline for opening them. (runs 8:40 Sept. 16, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 16 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT Collaborative Emergency Center - Sept. 16, 2011 As the first Collaborative Emergency Center in the province officially opens, Nova Scotia's Health Minister, Maureen MacDonald, describes how these centers will work and the timeline for opening them. (runs 8:40 Sept. 16, 2011) 521 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110916_95970.mp3 With PM2 being put into "hot idle" at the NewPage mill in Point Tupper, the super-calendered plant will shut down today, beginning the official uncertainty in the Strait. Reporter Wendy Martin heard from people affected by the shutdown and shares their thoughts. (runs 8:59 Sept. 16, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 16 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT NewPage Last Day - Sept. 16, 2011 With PM2 being put into "hot idle" at the NewPage mill in Point Tupper, the super-calendered plant will shut down today, beginning the official uncertainty in the Strait. Reporter Wendy Martin heard from people affected by the shutdown and shares their thoughts. (runs 8:59 Sept. 16, 2011) 539 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110915_76151.mp3 From small stages at community halls in Inverness County, NS, to the set of the Tonight Show and large and prestigious venues around the world, Natalie MacMaster has honed her craft and carried her brand of Cape Breton fiddling to thousands of fans. Steve Sutherland spoke with her from the CBC's Glenn Gould studio in Toronto. (runs 17:39) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 15 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT Leaders In Their Fields 2 - Natalie MacMaster From small stages at community halls in Inverness County, NS, to the set of the Tonight Show and large and prestigious venues around the world, Natalie MacMaster has honed her craft and carried her brand of Cape Breton fiddling to thousands of fans. Steve Sutherland spoke with her from the CBC's Glenn Gould studio in Toronto. (runs 17:39) 1059 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110915_38948.mp3 A former investigator into the Swissair 111 crash believes there was evidence the plane might have been sabotaged. Reporter Rob Gordon has been working with The 5th Estate on a documentary concerning that allegation. (runs 9:35 Sept. 15, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 15 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT Swissair 111 Allegations - Sept. 15, 2011 A former investigator into the Swissair 111 crash believes there was evidence the plane might have been sabotaged. Reporter Rob Gordon has been working with The 5th Estate on a documentary concerning that allegation. (runs 9:35 Sept. 15, 2011) 575 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110915_87666.mp3 The Unimaki Institute of Natural Resources is asking Mi'kmaq hunters to take notes in the field this Fall when they're out hunting for moose. Clifford Paul explains what they're looking for and why. (runs 6:27 Sept. 15, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 15 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT The Hunt For Information - Sept. 15, 2011 The Unimaki Institute of Natural Resources is asking Mi'kmaq hunters to take notes in the field this Fall when they're out hunting for moose. Clifford Paul explains what they're looking for and why. (runs 6:27 Sept. 15, 2011) 388 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110915_41645.mp3 Reporter Yvonne LeBlanc-Smith has an update from our series on housing in the CBRM, in which a family bought a $1,000. home at a tax auction, recently, their home was inspected and an 'order to repair' has been issued. (runs 11:09 Sept. 15, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 15 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Place To Call Home... For Now! - Sept. 15, 2011 Reporter Yvonne LeBlanc-Smith has an update from our series on housing in the CBRM, in which a family bought a $1,000. home at a tax auction, recently, their home was inspected and an 'order to repair' has been issued. (runs 11:09 Sept. 15, 2011) 670 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110914_59107.mp3 Community Historian Jim St. Clair invites you aboard his travel train as he takes us back to the unique arrival of the first station master and his family at the Orangedale Railway Station. (runs 9:46 Sept. 14, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 14 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT Jim St. Clair - A Slow-Commotion - Sept. 14, 2011 Community Historian Jim St. Clair invites you aboard his travel train as he takes us back to the unique arrival of the first station master and his family at the Orangedale Railway Station. (runs 9:46 Sept. 14, 2011) 587 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110914_52409.mp3 Taking the "flash mob" phenomenon to new heights. Steve Rolls, one of the organizers, tells us about the "Bras d'Or Lake Mountaintop Mob" event happening Saturday, Sept. 17th, at the top of the Ben Eoin ski hill. (runs 7:37 Sept. 14, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 14 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT Mountaintop Mob Event - Sept. 14, 2011 Taking the "flash mob" phenomenon to new heights. Steve Rolls, one of the organizers, tells us about the "Bras d'Or Lake Mountaintop Mob" event happening Saturday, Sept. 17th, at the top of the Ben Eoin ski hill. (runs 7:37 Sept. 14, 2011) 457 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110914_97834.mp3 We convene a panel of Elton John fans - including our morning news editor David "Tiny Dancer" Burke, our studio director Glenn "Rocket Man" Carey, AND #1 Elton John fan Johnathan MacInnis, a high school student who's known as "Elton Johnny" MacInnis. (runs 10:58 Sept. 14, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 14 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT Elton John Reviewed - Sept. 14, 2011 We convene a panel of Elton John fans - including our morning news editor David "Tiny Dancer" Burke, our studio director Glenn "Rocket Man" Carey, AND #1 Elton John fan Johnathan MacInnis, a high school student who's known as "Elton Johnny" MacInnis. (runs 10:58 Sept. 14, 2011) 659 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110914_72706.mp3 Former Glace Bay MLA Dave Wilson pleads guilty to defrauding taxpayers of thousands of dollars. Hear from one of the people he unwittingly involved in his scheme -- his brother-in-law, Joe MacPherson. (runs 8:41 Sept. 14, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 14 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT Involuntary Involvement - Sept. 14, 2011 Former Glace Bay MLA Dave Wilson pleads guilty to defrauding taxpayers of thousands of dollars. Hear from one of the people he unwittingly involved in his scheme -- his brother-in-law, Joe MacPherson. (runs 8:41 Sept. 14, 2011) 521 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110913_82546.mp3 Everyone wants to see NewPage up and running... not up and moving. Reporter Joan Weeks spoke to the president of Van Tak Incorporated, an international company which specializes in selling off pulp and paper equipment, for his view on his clients' interest in Port Hawkesbury. (runs 5:48 Sept 13, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 13 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT NewPage Interest - Sept. 13, 2011 Everyone wants to see NewPage up and running... not up and moving. Reporter Joan Weeks spoke to the president of Van Tak Incorporated, an international company which specializes in selling off pulp and paper equipment, for his view on his clients' interest in Port Hawkesbury. (runs 5:48 Sept 13, 2011) 349 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110912_45236.mp3 If you're in the market for a new story from Alistair MacLeod, you have to accept that patience is a virtue. Alistair MacLeod's entire published output consists of just 17 short stories and one novel over the course of 28 years. Obviously he takes the time to get it right - because he's among the best in the world at what he does. (runs 18:03 Sept. 12, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT Leaders In Their Fields 1 - Alistair MacLeod If you're in the market for a new story from Alistair MacLeod, you have to accept that patience is a virtue. Alistair MacLeod's entire published output consists of just 17 short stories and one novel over the course of 28 years. Obviously he takes the time to get it right - because he's among the best in the world at what he does. (runs 18:03 Sept. 12, 2011) 1084 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110912_88449.mp3 A volunteer group in Inverness County is preparing to welcome a refugee family from Iraq. The family is on their way to Nova Scotia and will find solace in Port Hood. Michael Ojoleck, a member of "Inverness County Welcomes", updates us. (runs 8:41 Sept. 12, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT Welcoming A Refugee Family - Sept. 12, 2011 A volunteer group in Inverness County is preparing to welcome a refugee family from Iraq. The family is on their way to Nova Scotia and will find solace in Port Hood. Michael Ojoleck, a member of "Inverness County Welcomes", updates us. (runs 8:41 Sept. 12, 2011) 522 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110912_49346.mp3 There are high hopes a new buyer for the NewPage paper mill can be found. But in a industry that's been in steady decline for decades, is that even possible? We ask forestry expert Bob Bancroft about that. (runs 7:02 Sept. 12, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT NewPage High Hopes - Sept. 12, 2011 There are high hopes a new buyer for the NewPage paper mill can be found. But in a industry that's been in steady decline for decades, is that even possible? We ask forestry expert Bob Bancroft about that. (runs 7:02 Sept. 12, 2011) 422 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110909_89692.mp3 The images of 9/11 are ones etched forever in our memories. For two Cape Bretoners, the images were real, they lived it - Tim O'Neill was in the heart of the horror on that day, and days following the attack, therapist Cathy MacDougall went to New York to provide counseling. They share their memories. (runs 15:23 Sept. 09, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 09 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT Sharing 9/11 Memories - Sept. 09, 2011 The images of 9/11 are ones etched forever in our memories. For two Cape Bretoners, the images were real, they lived it - Tim O'Neill was in the heart of the horror on that day, and days following the attack, therapist Cathy MacDougall went to New York to provide counseling. They share their memories. (runs 15:23 Sept. 09, 2011) 924 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110909_80238.mp3 The Cape Breton Highlanders will march under their own name for the first time in more than 50 years this weekend in Sydney. Alex Morrison, the co-author of "The Breed of Many Men: The History of the Cape Breton Highlanders" tells us why that's significant. (runs 9:09 Sept. 09, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 09 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT So Proudly Named - Sept. 09, 2011 The Cape Breton Highlanders will march under their own name for the first time in more than 50 years this weekend in Sydney. Alex Morrison, the co-author of "The Breed of Many Men: The History of the Cape Breton Highlanders" tells us why that's significant. (runs 9:09 Sept. 09, 2011) 549 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110908_63960.mp3 Reporter Jean Laroche explores the latest maneuver by NewPage to fend off creditors and keep hopes alive for the Point Tupper mill. (runs 8:23 Sept. 08, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 08 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT NewPage Legal Moves - Sept. 08, 2011 Reporter Jean Laroche explores the latest maneuver by NewPage to fend off creditors and keep hopes alive for the Point Tupper mill. (runs 8:23 Sept. 08, 2011) 504 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110908_29364.mp3 Woodlot owners are asking the province not to sacrifice the future for the sake of a short-term fix to the NewPage problem. Marc Chisholm is the President of the Nova Scotia Woodlot Owners and Operators Association. (runs 7:29 Sept. 08, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 08 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT The Woodlot Industry - Sept. 08, 2011 Woodlot owners are asking the province not to sacrifice the future for the sake of a short-term fix to the NewPage problem. Marc Chisholm is the President of the Nova Scotia Woodlot Owners and Operators Association. (runs 7:29 Sept. 08, 2011) 449 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110908_87644.mp3 Leaving the tar ponds in his wake. Tar Ponds Project Manager Walter van Veen talks about working for more than a decade on the clean-up in Sydney, and about his new job helping out with nuclear contamination in Port Hope, Ontario. (runs 8:32 Sept. 08, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 08 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT Former Tar Ponds Manager - Sept. 08, 2011 Leaving the tar ponds in his wake. Tar Ponds Project Manager Walter van Veen talks about working for more than a decade on the clean-up in Sydney, and about his new job helping out with nuclear contamination in Port Hope, Ontario. (runs 8:32 Sept. 08, 2011) 513 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110907_16029.mp3 Find out why a company is pitching a hydro energy project for the Barra Strait. Dana Morin is the Founder and President of Fundy Tidal Incorporated, he explains their idea to harness energy near Iona. (runs 6:45 Sept. 07, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 07 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT Going With The Flow - Sept. 07, 2011 Find out why a company is pitching a hydro energy project for the Barra Strait. Dana Morin is the Founder and President of Fundy Tidal Incorporated, he explains their idea to harness energy near Iona. (runs 6:45 Sept. 07, 2011) 405 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110907_58688.mp3 The first cases of white nose syndrome have turned up in Nova Scotia. Mark Elderkin, the Species at Risk Biologist for the province, explains what this means. (runs 8:40 Sept. 07, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 07 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT Bad News For Bats - Sept. 07, 2011 The first cases of white nose syndrome have turned up in Nova Scotia. Mark Elderkin, the Species at Risk Biologist for the province, explains what this means. (runs 8:40 Sept. 07, 2011) 521 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110906_32500.mp3 CBC Reporter Hal Higgins visited Rick Fraser, the Manager of Building Services and Bylaws for the CBRM, to get an update on the former Sydney Engineering and Drydock Building located in Sydney's northend. (runs 6:05 Sept. 06, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 06 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT Old Drydock Property - Sept. 06, 2011 CBC Reporter Hal Higgins visited Rick Fraser, the Manager of Building Services and Bylaws for the CBRM, to get an update on the former Sydney Engineering and Drydock Building located in Sydney's northend. (runs 6:05 Sept. 06, 2011) 365 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110906_64725.mp3 Cape Breton University student Nicole MacDougall is studying references to grain in a series of medieval plays called "The Chester Cycle", we find out why, as our CBU Summer Research series continues. (runs 9:28 Sept. 06, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 06 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT Her Daily Bread - Sept. 06, 2011 Cape Breton University student Nicole MacDougall is studying references to grain in a series of medieval plays called "The Chester Cycle", we find out why, as our CBU Summer Research series continues. (runs 9:28 Sept. 06, 2011) 568 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110906_32077.mp3 Another shot in the arm. Doctor Marina Salvadori tells us why the Canadian Pediatric Society is recommending a second booster shot against chicken pox. (runs 7:29 Sept. 06, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 06 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT The Battle Against Chicken Pox - Sept. 06, 2011 Another shot in the arm. Doctor Marina Salvadori tells us why the Canadian Pediatric Society is recommending a second booster shot against chicken pox. (runs 7:29 Sept. 06, 2011) 450 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110905_76409.mp3 Information Morning host Steve Sutherland becomes the inaugural student in the new cannoneers' school at the Fortress of Louisbourg. After some classroom training and a stint on the wall, we'll learn if he graduates to become a cannoneer. (runs 11:24 Sept. 05, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 05 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT The Cannoneers' School - Sept. 05, 2011 Information Morning host Steve Sutherland becomes the inaugural student in the new cannoneers' school at the Fortress of Louisbourg. After some classroom training and a stint on the wall, we'll learn if he graduates to become a cannoneer. (runs 11:24 Sept. 05, 2011) 684 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110902_70221.mp3 Reporter Joan Weeks spoke to Jim Paris, President of the Sydney and Area Chamber of Commerce, and Doug Milburn, Vice-President of Protocase in Sydney, about their thoughts on the future of the Cape Breton economy. (runs 7:43 Sept. 02, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 02 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT Cape Breton Economic Impact - Sept. 02, 2011 Reporter Joan Weeks spoke to Jim Paris, President of the Sydney and Area Chamber of Commerce, and Doug Milburn, Vice-President of Protocase in Sydney, about their thoughts on the future of the Cape Breton economy. (runs 7:43 Sept. 02, 2011) 463 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110902_98984.mp3 Former Nova Scotia Premier Rodney MacDonald is the new CEO of the Gaelic College in St. Anns, he officially takes over the top job at the College on September 15th. (runs 10:23 Sept. 02, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 02 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT Gaelic College CEO - Sept. 02, 2011 Former Nova Scotia Premier Rodney MacDonald is the new CEO of the Gaelic College in St. Anns, he officially takes over the top job at the College on September 15th. (runs 10:23 Sept. 02, 2011) 623 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110901_47916.mp3 With the indefinite shutdown of the NewPage mill in Point Tupper looming, other companies see an opportunity. Reporter Wendy Martin explains what she saw and heard in Port Hawkesbury, as recruiters come looking for NewPage employees. (runs 8:57 Sept. 01, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT NewPage Recruiting Opportunity - Sept. 01, 2011 With the indefinite shutdown of the NewPage mill in Point Tupper looming, other companies see an opportunity. Reporter Wendy Martin explains what she saw and heard in Port Hawkesbury, as recruiters come looking for NewPage employees. (runs 8:57 Sept. 01, 2011) 537 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110901_52799.mp3 Former longtime Cape Breton MP and retired Senator Robert Muir passed away at age 91. Former Nova Scotia Premier John Buchanan and former Cabinet Minister Rollie Thornhill reflect on their friend. (runs 15:30 Sept. 01, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT Remembering Bob Muir - Sept. 01, 2011 Former longtime Cape Breton MP and retired Senator Robert Muir passed away at age 91. Former Nova Scotia Premier John Buchanan and former Cabinet Minister Rollie Thornhill reflect on their friend. (runs 15:30 Sept. 01, 2011) 930 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110831_44531.mp3 On "Then and Now", Community Historian Jim St. Clair and Informationn Morning host Steve Sutherland travel to Hillsborough to remember the life of a unique, Cape Breton blacksmith. (runs 7:21 August 31, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 31 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT Forging A Legacy - August 31, 2011 On "Then and Now", Community Historian Jim St. Clair and Informationn Morning host Steve Sutherland travel to Hillsborough to remember the life of a unique, Cape Breton blacksmith. (runs 7:21 August 31, 2011) 442 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110831_67003.mp3 Giving them the leads they need. The Cape Breton Regional Police Service is about to get a new crime lab on Grand Lake Road. Reporter Wendy Martin spoke to Chief Peter MacIsaac of the Cape Breton Regional Police Service. (runs 4:15 August 31, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 31 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT CBRPS Forensics Lab - August 31, 2011 Giving them the leads they need. The Cape Breton Regional Police Service is about to get a new crime lab on Grand Lake Road. Reporter Wendy Martin spoke to Chief Peter MacIsaac of the Cape Breton Regional Police Service. (runs 4:15 August 31, 2011) 256 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110831_23602.mp3 The sound of nail guns, saws and cement trucks are echoing through Membertou these days. Dan Christmas, Senior Advisor to the band, offers an update on the on-going construction projects in the first nation community. (runs 4:33 August 31, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 31 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT Membertou Construction Update - August 31, 2011 The sound of nail guns, saws and cement trucks are echoing through Membertou these days. Dan Christmas, Senior Advisor to the band, offers an update on the on-going construction projects in the first nation community. (runs 4:33 August 31, 2011) 273 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110830_53105.mp3 Meet Heather Sparling, a Professor at Cape Breton University, who's been studying songs about disasters and what they tell us about the way we grieve, as our summer series on research at CBU continues. (runs 16:55 Aug. 30, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT Facing The Music - August 30, 2011 Meet Heather Sparling, a Professor at Cape Breton University, who's been studying songs about disasters and what they tell us about the way we grieve, as our summer series on research at CBU continues. (runs 16:55 Aug. 30, 2011) 1015 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110830_78684.mp3 From Reading Recovery to Succeeding in Reading, Reporter Wendy Martin gets the ABC's of Nova Scotia's new program to help students learn to read and write. (runs 5:58 August 30, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 30 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT Succeeding In Reading - August 30, 2011 From Reading Recovery to Succeeding in Reading, Reporter Wendy Martin gets the ABC's of Nova Scotia's new program to help students learn to read and write. (runs 5:58 August 30, 2011) 359 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110830_64138.mp3 With the potential loss of NewPage Port Hawkesbury, the largest power consumer in the province, we call Nova Scotia's consumer advocate, John Merrick, to talk about the shutdown, Nova Scotia Power and the ramifications. (runs 9:21 August 30, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 30 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT NewPage Fallout - August 30, 2011 With the potential loss of NewPage Port Hawkesbury, the largest power consumer in the province, we call Nova Scotia's consumer advocate, John Merrick, to talk about the shutdown, Nova Scotia Power and the ramifications. (runs 9:21 August 30, 2011) 561 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110830_44002.mp3 We take a look at NewPage and its competitors, and find out who also produces the same kind of paper as the Point Tupper mill and why they could have a "power" ful edge. (runs 8:11 August 30, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 30 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT NewPage Competition - August 30, 2011 We take a look at NewPage and its competitors, and find out who also produces the same kind of paper as the Point Tupper mill and why they could have a "power" ful edge. (runs 8:11 August 30, 2011) 491 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110829_47792.mp3 CBC meteorologist Peter Coade has the latest on Hurricane Irene and the weather throughout the Maritimes. (runs 5:15 August 29, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 29 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT Hurricane Irene Weather - August 29, 2011 CBC meteorologist Peter Coade has the latest on Hurricane Irene and the weather throughout the Maritimes. (runs 5:15 August 29, 2011) 315 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110829_60856.mp3 Blair Burke is the project manager of the "one village campus concept" project, about to built near Cape Breton University. He explained the development to Reporter Hal Higgins. (runs 8:53 August 29, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 29 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Campus Village - August 29, 2011 Blair Burke is the project manager of the "one village campus concept" project, about to built near Cape Breton University. He explained the development to Reporter Hal Higgins. (runs 8:53 August 29, 2011) 533 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110829_94199.mp3 An education consultant in Halifax believes the student summer vacation is a wasted opportunity - and he thinks it should be shaved back. So, we ask Paul Bennett why we should lengthen the school year. (runs 5:49 August 29, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 29 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT Student Summer Vacations - August 29, 2011 An education consultant in Halifax believes the student summer vacation is a wasted opportunity - and he thinks it should be shaved back. So, we ask Paul Bennett why we should lengthen the school year. (runs 5:49 August 29, 2011) 350 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110826_36579.mp3 We speak with Helen Knott, a graduate from the Indigenous Women in Community Leadership program at St. FX's Coady Institute, and Marie Delorme, a business woman from Calgary, who was her mentor, about the program. (runs 8:03 August 26, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 26 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT Coady Institute Leadership Program - August 26, 2011 We speak with Helen Knott, a graduate from the Indigenous Women in Community Leadership program at St. FX's Coady Institute, and Marie Delorme, a business woman from Calgary, who was her mentor, about the program. (runs 8:03 August 26, 2011) 484 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110826_24571.mp3 JV Productions is a Toronto based production company that travels the globe to find and film fantasy homes for HGTV's "Live Here, Buy This". We speak to host Shantelle Canzenese, and Ken Seebak, an associate producer, who are in Cape Breton to shoot segments. (runs 8:32 August 26, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 26 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT Live Here, Buy This - August 26, 2011 JV Productions is a Toronto based production company that travels the globe to find and film fantasy homes for HGTV's "Live Here, Buy This". We speak to host Shantelle Canzenese, and Ken Seebak, an associate producer, who are in Cape Breton to shoot segments. (runs 8:32 August 26, 2011) 513 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110826_96264.mp3 Jean-Marc Couturier, a meteorologist with the Canadian Hurricane Centre in Dartmouth, has an update on the status of Hurricane Irene and what we might expect over the coming days. (runs 6:01 August 26, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 26 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT Hurricane Irene Update - August 26, 2011 Jean-Marc Couturier, a meteorologist with the Canadian Hurricane Centre in Dartmouth, has an update on the status of Hurricane Irene and what we might expect over the coming days. (runs 6:01 August 26, 2011) 362 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110826_96672.mp3 NewPage employee James MacFadyen reflects on his job prospects following this week's announcement of an indefinite closure of the Point Tupper mill where he's worked as a millwright. (runs 7:21 August 26, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 26 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT Stay East, Young Man - August 26, 2011 NewPage employee James MacFadyen reflects on his job prospects following this week's announcement of an indefinite closure of the Point Tupper mill where he's worked as a millwright. (runs 7:21 August 26, 2011) 442 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110825_72969.mp3 NewPage is an important pillar in Nova Scotia's economy. But with danger of it toppling over, we try and size up the strength of the other economic pillars across the province with Charles Cirtwill, President of the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies, and Larry Haiven, a research associate for the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. (runs 12:03 August 25, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 25 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT NS Economy Outlook - August 25, 2011 NewPage is an important pillar in Nova Scotia's economy. But with danger of it toppling over, we try and size up the strength of the other economic pillars across the province with Charles Cirtwill, President of the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies, and Larry Haiven, a research associate for the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. (runs 12:03 August 25, 2011) 723 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110825_18937.mp3 The YMCA of Cape Breton in Sydney is tackling childhood obesity by encouraging families to get active. CEO Andre Gallant explains how they're going to do it. (runs 7:51 August 25, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 25 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT Child's Play - August 25, 2011 The YMCA of Cape Breton in Sydney is tackling childhood obesity by encouraging families to get active. CEO Andre Gallant explains how they're going to do it. (runs 7:51 August 25, 2011) 471 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110825_81040.mp3 We get a taste of the "Right Some Good" food festival in Cape Breton. Ten of the world's most renowned chefs will offer fine food creations with a side of culture in various venues around the Island. (runs 7:28 August 25, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 25 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT Savour The Flavour - August 25, 2011 We get a taste of the "Right Some Good" food festival in Cape Breton. Ten of the world's most renowned chefs will offer fine food creations with a side of culture in various venues around the Island. (runs 7:28 August 25, 2011) 449 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110825_97376.mp3 With uncertainy around the future of NewPage in Point Tupper, hear how a group of workers re-opened their British Columbia mill by turning it into a worker-run, co-operative. (runs 8:29 August 25, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 25 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT Owner-Operators - August 25, 2011 With uncertainy around the future of NewPage in Point Tupper, hear how a group of workers re-opened their British Columbia mill by turning it into a worker-run, co-operative. (runs 8:29 August 25, 2011) 509 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110824_95715.mp3 On Then & Now, Community Historian Jim St. Clair takes us to the remote Cape Breton hillside where Johnathan G. MacKinnon wrote the pages of the world's first Gaelic newspaper. (runs 8:05 August 24, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 24 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT Into The Hills Of Dunakym - August 24, 2011 On Then & Now, Community Historian Jim St. Clair takes us to the remote Cape Breton hillside where Johnathan G. MacKinnon wrote the pages of the world's first Gaelic newspaper. (runs 8:05 August 24, 2011) 486 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110824_97593.mp3 Paul Gallant is the regional director for the Atlantic Canadian Acadian Tourism Commission and he explains the unique water puppet show now underway in Cheticamp. (runs 8:11 August 24, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 24 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT Puppets In The Pool - August 24, 2011 Paul Gallant is the regional director for the Atlantic Canadian Acadian Tourism Commission and he explains the unique water puppet show now underway in Cheticamp. (runs 8:11 August 24, 2011) 492 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110824_72889.mp3 If the NewPage paper mills in Point Tupper close for good, it will have an impact stretching much of the province. Reporter Joan Weeks spoke to Clifton Sangster who runs North Inverness Forest Management, and Brent MacInnis who operates Hugh MacInnis Lumber in Frenchvale, on what a permanent closure will mean for their businesses. (runs 8:30 August 24, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 24 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT NewPage Reaction - August 24, 2011 If the NewPage paper mills in Point Tupper close for good, it will have an impact stretching much of the province. Reporter Joan Weeks spoke to Clifton Sangster who runs North Inverness Forest Management, and Brent MacInnis who operates Hugh MacInnis Lumber in Frenchvale, on what a permanent closure will mean for their businesses. (runs 8:30 August 24, 2011) 511 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110823_97611.mp3 Canadians were shocked and saddened by the news of Jack Layton's death. Wayne McKay, a former Cape Breton candidate, remembers his interactions with the Federal NDP leader. (runs 7:41 August 23, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT Jack Layton Remembered - August 23, 2011 Canadians were shocked and saddened by the news of Jack Layton's death. Wayne McKay, a former Cape Breton candidate, remembers his interactions with the Federal NDP leader. (runs 7:41 August 23, 2011) 462 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110823_63863.mp3 Reporter Wendy Martin was in Port Hawkesbury gathering reflection and reaction on NewPage's announcement to shutdown its mill indefinitely. She shares what she heard. (runs 8:54 August 23, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT NewPage Decision - August 23, 2011 Reporter Wendy Martin was in Port Hawkesbury gathering reflection and reaction on NewPage's announcement to shutdown its mill indefinitely. She shares what she heard. (runs 8:54 August 23, 2011) 534 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110823_75479.mp3 There are any number of reasons why NewPage Port Hawkesbury will be shutting down. Paul Quinn, a Paper and Forest Products Analyst with RBC in Vancouver, lays out a map of the current state of the industry and NewPage's place on it. (runs 8:47 August 23, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT NewPage Paper Chase - August 23, 2011 There are any number of reasons why NewPage Port Hawkesbury will be shutting down. Paul Quinn, a Paper and Forest Products Analyst with RBC in Vancouver, lays out a map of the current state of the industry and NewPage's place on it. (runs 8:47 August 23, 2011) 527 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110822_62186.mp3 Nova Scotia's sailing ambassador, The Bluenose II, is almost at the half-way point of her restoration. Reporter Katy Parsons will bring us an update on the project, and how the restoration itself has become a Nova Scotia tourist attraction. (runs 7:46 August 22, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 22 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT Restoring Bluenose II - August 22, 2011 Nova Scotia's sailing ambassador, The Bluenose II, is almost at the half-way point of her restoration. Reporter Katy Parsons will bring us an update on the project, and how the restoration itself has become a Nova Scotia tourist attraction. (runs 7:46 August 22, 2011) 467 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110822_64216.mp3 Time is ticking down for New Waterford's Carmel Centre. With only funds to stay open for several more weeks, the Carmel Centre has new reason to hope it can be transformed into a Health Centre. (runs 6:47 August 22, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 22 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT Carmel Centre Future - August 22, 2011 Time is ticking down for New Waterford's Carmel Centre. With only funds to stay open for several more weeks, the Carmel Centre has new reason to hope it can be transformed into a Health Centre. (runs 6:47 August 22, 2011) 407 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110819_76265.mp3 It's deemed dangerous here, but still suitable for export. Meet Cathy Conrad who is campaigning to stop Canada's exportation of asbestos... and is starting with Nova Scotia's Conservative MPs. (runs 7:35 August 19, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 19 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT Asbestos Exports - August 19, 2011 It's deemed dangerous here, but still suitable for export. Meet Cathy Conrad who is campaigning to stop Canada's exportation of asbestos... and is starting with Nova Scotia's Conservative MPs. (runs 7:35 August 19, 2011) 455 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110819_13433.mp3 A feature interview with award-winning author Donna Morrissey. She is in Cape Breton for a couple of events over the next few days, including a workshop and reading at Strathspey Place. (runs 7:32 August 19, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 19 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT Donna Morrissey - August 19, 2011 A feature interview with award-winning author Donna Morrissey. She is in Cape Breton for a couple of events over the next few days, including a workshop and reading at Strathspey Place. (runs 7:32 August 19, 2011) 453 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110819_69306.mp3 A 16-thousand kilometer motorcycle challenge is ending in Sydney today. Andy Tonet, director of the Cape Breton chapter of the Harley Owners Group, the local host of Hoka Hey, explains the event and what it means for Cape Breton. (runs 7:24 August 19, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 19 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT Hoka Hey - August 19, 2011 A 16-thousand kilometer motorcycle challenge is ending in Sydney today. Andy Tonet, director of the Cape Breton chapter of the Harley Owners Group, the local host of Hoka Hey, explains the event and what it means for Cape Breton. (runs 7:24 August 19, 2011) 444 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110818_44029.mp3 The crew of HMCS Charlottetown, including about 15 Cape Breton members, are on their way home after a five-month mission in waters off Libya. We speak with the Commander of the Canadian frigate. (runs 8:54 Augsut 18, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 18 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT HMCS Charlottetown - August 18, 2011 The crew of HMCS Charlottetown, including about 15 Cape Breton members, are on their way home after a five-month mission in waters off Libya. We speak with the Commander of the Canadian frigate. (runs 8:54 Augsut 18, 2011) 535 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110818_30953.mp3 The historic house rescue team is a group of university students and faculty who've spent part of their summer helping to restore a derelict house in downtown Sydney. Reporter Holly Conners has their story. (runs 7:24 August 18, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 18 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT Housing Revitalization - August 18, 2011 The historic house rescue team is a group of university students and faculty who've spent part of their summer helping to restore a derelict house in downtown Sydney. Reporter Holly Conners has their story. (runs 7:24 August 18, 2011) 444 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110818_19382.mp3 The province's new Natural Resources Strategy devotes a lot of ink to forests and forestry practices. Clifton Sangster, manager with North Inverness Forest Management, tells us what he thinks of the proposals. (runs 8:19 August 18, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 18 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT Reaction To New Strategy - August 18, 2011 The province's new Natural Resources Strategy devotes a lot of ink to forests and forestry practices. Clifton Sangster, manager with North Inverness Forest Management, tells us what he thinks of the proposals. (runs 8:19 August 18, 2011) 500 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110817_39977.mp3 The 95th Cape Breton Exhibition is underway. Maureen Murphy is the Facility Operations Manager at the EX in North Sydney. (runs 9:05 August 17, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 19 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT The Cape Breton Exhibition - August 17, 2011 The 95th Cape Breton Exhibition is underway. Maureen Murphy is the Facility Operations Manager at the EX in North Sydney. (runs 9:05 August 17, 2011) 545 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110817_22320.mp3 Nova Scotia's new Natural Resources Strategy is finally ready. Charlie Parker, the Minister of Natural Resources, explains what's in it and what he likes about it, plus, we hear reaction from Raymond Plourde of the Ecology Action Centre in Halifax. (runs 15:24 August 17, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 17 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT New Strategy Released - August 17, 2011 Nova Scotia's new Natural Resources Strategy is finally ready. Charlie Parker, the Minister of Natural Resources, explains what's in it and what he likes about it, plus, we hear reaction from Raymond Plourde of the Ecology Action Centre in Halifax. (runs 15:24 August 17, 2011) 924 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110817_28405.mp3 With new names for Canada's Navy, Air Force and Army, Alec Morrison, the former honorary Colonel of the Cape Breton Highlanders and founder of the Pearson Peacekeeping Centre, tells us what he thinks of the changes to the "Royal" designation. (runs 6:13 August 17, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 17 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT Military Monikers - August 17, 2011 With new names for Canada's Navy, Air Force and Army, Alec Morrison, the former honorary Colonel of the Cape Breton Highlanders and founder of the Pearson Peacekeeping Centre, tells us what he thinks of the changes to the "Royal" designation. (runs 6:13 August 17, 2011) 373 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110816_53621.mp3 Your taxes; their convention centre. Halifax is getting more than 100-million dollars from the province and the feds for a new convention centre. The heads of the two Chambers of Commerce in Cape Breton share what they think about the investment. (runs 13:17 August 16, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 16 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT Conventional Wisdom - August 16, 2011 Your taxes; their convention centre. Halifax is getting more than 100-million dollars from the province and the feds for a new convention centre. The heads of the two Chambers of Commerce in Cape Breton share what they think about the investment. (runs 13:17 August 16, 2011) 798 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110816_61307.mp3 In this edition of "Community Cares", we hit the trail with a group that's trying to get people in the Sydney area outdoors. And, we'll learn about one particular volunteer who really goes the distance. (runs 6:56 August 16, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 16 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT Baille Ard Nature Trail - August 16, 2011 In this edition of "Community Cares", we hit the trail with a group that's trying to get people in the Sydney area outdoors. And, we'll learn about one particular volunteer who really goes the distance. (runs 6:56 August 16, 2011) 416 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110815_71313.mp3 Cape Breton University researcher Amanda Tarr from Sydney is working on a study that's looking at a sector of the Nova Scotian economy that's often overlooked - the social and community enterprise sector. (runs 7:10 August 15, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 15 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT The Business Of Community Groups - August 15, 2011 Cape Breton University researcher Amanda Tarr from Sydney is working on a study that's looking at a sector of the Nova Scotian economy that's often overlooked - the social and community enterprise sector. (runs 7:10 August 15, 2011) 430 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110812_28429.mp3 The province is looking to boost the amount of protected land in Nova Scotia... and it's looking to you to help. Peter Labor, the Director of Protected Areas and Wetlands for the Nova Scotia Department of Environment, updates us. (runs 6:30 August 12, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 12 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT Protected Lands Update - August 12, 2011 The province is looking to boost the amount of protected land in Nova Scotia... and it's looking to you to help. Peter Labor, the Director of Protected Areas and Wetlands for the Nova Scotia Department of Environment, updates us. (runs 6:30 August 12, 2011) 391 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110812_55902.mp3 People in the community of Cheticamp are being asked how they plan to adapt in the face of climate change. We speak to the researcher on the project, Scott Aucoin. (runs 6:54 August 12, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 12 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT Cheticamp Climate Change - August 12, 2011 People in the community of Cheticamp are being asked how they plan to adapt in the face of climate change. We speak to the researcher on the project, Scott Aucoin. (runs 6:54 August 12, 2011) 415 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110811_72309.mp3 The Nova Scotia Nature Trust is now the steward of 40 hectares of the Mabou Highlands. We speak with one of the landowners who donated the property, and with the conservation manager with the Nature Trust. (runs 7:03 August 11, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 11 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT Nature Trust Property - August 11, 2011 The Nova Scotia Nature Trust is now the steward of 40 hectares of the Mabou Highlands. We speak with one of the landowners who donated the property, and with the conservation manager with the Nature Trust. (runs 7:03 August 11, 2011) 423 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110811_90297.mp3 An investment by a local holding company breathes new life into an old landmark in North Sydney. Reporter Yvonne LeBlanc-Smith took a tour of the old Wilfred Oram Library with one of the owners. (runs 6:29 August 11, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 11 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT Property Development - August 11, 2011 An investment by a local holding company breathes new life into an old landmark in North Sydney. Reporter Yvonne LeBlanc-Smith took a tour of the old Wilfred Oram Library with one of the owners. (runs 6:29 August 11, 2011) 390 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110810_11086.mp3 On "Then and Now", our Community Historian Jim St. Clair takes us to the second oldest Anglican Church in Cape Breton, at South Head. (runs 10:13 August 10, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 10 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT Jim St. Clair - Old Anglican Church - August 10, 2011 On "Then and Now", our Community Historian Jim St. Clair takes us to the second oldest Anglican Church in Cape Breton, at South Head. (runs 10:13 August 10, 2011) 613 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110809_43705.mp3 We follow-up yesterday's story on prescription drug shortages with the Canadian Pharmacists Association. Reporter Norma Jean MacPhee called Jeff Morrison, he is the Director of Public Affairs with the CPA. (runs 7:16 August 09, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 09 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT Drug Shortage 2 - August 09, 2011 We follow-up yesterday's story on prescription drug shortages with the Canadian Pharmacists Association. Reporter Norma Jean MacPhee called Jeff Morrison, he is the Director of Public Affairs with the CPA. (runs 7:16 August 09, 2011) 437 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110809_91357.mp3 Today in our "Community Cares" series, we drop anchor at the Grand Narrows Waterfront Development Society and find out what they have to offer on the Bras d'Or Lake. (runs 9:47 August 09, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 09 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Grand Place - August 09, 2011 Today in our "Community Cares" series, we drop anchor at the Grand Narrows Waterfront Development Society and find out what they have to offer on the Bras d'Or Lake. (runs 9:47 August 09, 2011) 587 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110808_61593.mp3 Irene MacIsaac from Sydney discovered recently her prescription couldn't be refilled due to a national presciption drug shortage. Reporter Norma Jean MacPhee spoke to her about the situation. (run 6:01 August 08, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 08 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT Drug Shortage 1 - August 08, 2011 Irene MacIsaac from Sydney discovered recently her prescription couldn't be refilled due to a national presciption drug shortage. Reporter Norma Jean MacPhee spoke to her about the situation. (run 6:01 August 08, 2011) 362 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110808_60979.mp3 In our summer research series, we meet Dale Keefe, a Professor of Chemistry, and the Dean of Research and Graduate Studies at CBU, and student Margaret Gillis, they are studying molecular interactions in liquids. (runs 8:06 August 08, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 08 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT Liquid Molecules - August 08, 2011 In our summer research series, we meet Dale Keefe, a Professor of Chemistry, and the Dean of Research and Graduate Studies at CBU, and student Margaret Gillis, they are studying molecular interactions in liquids. (runs 8:06 August 08, 2011) 487 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110805_99946.mp3 Yesterday, Professor Larry Hughes of Dalhousie University was critical of Nova Scotia's energy security plan. Today, Energy Minister Charlie Parker reacts to criticisms about Nova Scotia's energy strategy. (runs 7:43 August 05, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 05 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT Energy Minister Reacts - August 05, 2011 Yesterday, Professor Larry Hughes of Dalhousie University was critical of Nova Scotia's energy security plan. Today, Energy Minister Charlie Parker reacts to criticisms about Nova Scotia's energy strategy. (runs 7:43 August 05, 2011) 463 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110804_92184.mp3 Larry Hughes is a Professor at Dalhousie University in Halifax, he suggests this week's gasoline shortage should serve as a warning when it comes to our energy security in Nova Scotia. (runs 11:32 August 04, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 04 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT Running On Empty - August 04, 2011 Larry Hughes is a Professor at Dalhousie University in Halifax, he suggests this week's gasoline shortage should serve as a warning when it comes to our energy security in Nova Scotia. (runs 11:32 August 04, 2011) 693 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110803_21075.mp3 Cape Breton singer/songwriter Gordie Sampson is hosting his second songwriter's camp in Ingonish. (runs 7:23 August 03, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 03 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT The Write Stuff - August 03, 2011 Cape Breton singer/songwriter Gordie Sampson is hosting his second songwriter's camp in Ingonish. (runs 7:23 August 03, 2011) 443 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110803_24985.mp3 The story of Cape Breton opera star, Annon Lee Silver, on "Then and Now" with Jim St. Clair. (runs 9:07 August 03, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 03 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT Singing Her Praises - August 03, 2011 The story of Cape Breton opera star, Annon Lee Silver, on "Then and Now" with Jim St. Clair. (runs 9:07 August 03, 2011) 548 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110802_25930.mp3 Reporter Norma Jean MacPhee visits the community of Dingwall, during reconstruction of the St. Paul Island Lighthouse. (runs 7:28 August 02, 2011) You can see some pictures of the reconstruction in our PHOTO GALLERY. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 02 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Beacon Of Hope - August 02, 2011 Reporter Norma Jean MacPhee visits the community of Dingwall, during reconstruction of the St. Paul Island Lighthouse. (runs 7:28 August 02, 2011) You can see some pictures of the reconstruction in our PHOTO GALLERY. 449 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110802_58785.mp3 Keeping coyotes a safe distance away. Reporter Joan Weeks checks out a study being carried out at the Highlands National Park. (runs 7:09 August 02, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 02 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT Avoiding Close Encounters - August 02, 2011 Keeping coyotes a safe distance away. Reporter Joan Weeks checks out a study being carried out at the Highlands National Park. (runs 7:09 August 02, 2011) 429 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110729_46245.mp3 We find out about a fundraiser and awareness campaign about pancreatic cancer coming to Cape Breton tomorrow. (runs 8:36 July 29, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 29 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT Craig's Cause - July 29, 2011 We find out about a fundraiser and awareness campaign about pancreatic cancer coming to Cape Breton tomorrow. (runs 8:36 July 29, 2011) 516 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110729_93900.mp3 We head out to solve a mystery at the Baille Ard Trail in Sydney. (runs 5:01 July 29, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 29 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Trail With A Tale - July 29, 2011 We head out to solve a mystery at the Baille Ard Trail in Sydney. (runs 5:01 July 29, 2011) 301 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110728_83792.mp3 We find out about research underway at the Agricultural College in Truro to use predatory beetles to keep harmful insects out of the blueberry fields. (runs 10:08 July 28, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 29 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT The Battle Of The Bugs - July 28, 2011 We find out about research underway at the Agricultural College in Truro to use predatory beetles to keep harmful insects out of the blueberry fields. (runs 10:08 July 28, 2011) 608 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110728_86421.mp3 We learn how young Cape Breton women with leadership potential will get the chance to develop new skills in a historical setting. (runs 5:59 July 28, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 29 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT Leadership Lessons - July 28, 2011 We learn how young Cape Breton women with leadership potential will get the chance to develop new skills in a historical setting. (runs 5:59 July 28, 2011) 360 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110727_37809.mp3 Raising funds with a feast in Fourchu. Find out more about the pop-up cafe that's going to happen there, and we meet the New York restauranteur, Dorothy Cann-Hamilton, who's going to make it happen. (runs 7:52 July 27, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 28 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Pop-up Cafe - July 27, 2011 Raising funds with a feast in Fourchu. Find out more about the pop-up cafe that's going to happen there, and we meet the New York restauranteur, Dorothy Cann-Hamilton, who's going to make it happen. (runs 7:52 July 27, 2011) 473 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110727_44641.mp3 Getting at the root of a national obsession with genealogy. Del Muise is professor emeritus of History at Carleton University in Ottawa and one of the researchers who've launched a new on-line survey here in Cape Breton. (runs 7:44 July 27, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 28 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT Researching Genealogists - July 27, 2011 Getting at the root of a national obsession with genealogy. Del Muise is professor emeritus of History at Carleton University in Ottawa and one of the researchers who've launched a new on-line survey here in Cape Breton. (runs 7:44 July 27, 2011) 465 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110727_18111.mp3 Roughing it, is not so rough at the Whycocomagh Provincial Park. Reporter Norma Jean MacPhee checks out the new accommodations available there, and takes a tour of the yurts, the first at provincial parks in Nova Scotia. (runs 6:31 July 27, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 28 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT Comfy Camping - July 27, 2011 Roughing it, is not so rough at the Whycocomagh Provincial Park. Reporter Norma Jean MacPhee checks out the new accommodations available there, and takes a tour of the yurts, the first at provincial parks in Nova Scotia. (runs 6:31 July 27, 2011) 392 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110727_77944.mp3 George Paisiovich is the Director of the Kite Museum on Pelee Island in Ontario, who has partnered with Parks Canada to host the International Kite Exhibit at the Bell Museum in Baddeck for enthusiasts around the world. (runs 6:13 July 27, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 27 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT Kites Kites Kites - July 27, 2011 George Paisiovich is the Director of the Kite Museum on Pelee Island in Ontario, who has partnered with Parks Canada to host the International Kite Exhibit at the Bell Museum in Baddeck for enthusiasts around the world. (runs 6:13 July 27, 2011) 373 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110726_23256.mp3 There's a high flying exhibit at the Alexander Graham Bell Museum in Baddeck. Reporter Norma Jean McPhee dropped in to check out some international kites on display as part of the centennial of Parks Canada. (runs 7:38 July 26, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 28 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT International Kite Exhibit - July 26, 2011 There's a high flying exhibit at the Alexander Graham Bell Museum in Baddeck. Reporter Norma Jean McPhee dropped in to check out some international kites on display as part of the centennial of Parks Canada. (runs 7:38 July 26, 2011) 458 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110726_86467.mp3 Walkers Delight Step right up, walk this way. On our "Community Cares" column, we profile the Cape Breton Island Hoppers Volkssport Club, Joe MacKinnon is club president. (runs 8:05 July 26, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 26 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT Walkers Delight - July 26, 2011 Walkers Delight Step right up, walk this way. On our "Community Cares" column, we profile the Cape Breton Island Hoppers Volkssport Club, Joe MacKinnon is club president. (runs 8:05 July 26, 2011) 485 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110726_29150.mp3 Taking it from the paper to the place. Find out how four communities in the CBRM will get help to engage their youth in activities as part of the developmental assets project. (runs 6:32 July 26, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 26 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT Engaging Youth - July 26, 2011 Taking it from the paper to the place. Find out how four communities in the CBRM will get help to engage their youth in activities as part of the developmental assets project. (runs 6:32 July 26, 2011) 393 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110726_99640.mp3 The Acadian community of Chéticamp is offering visitors a chance to participate in local activities and enjoy the culture of the region through experiential tourism. (runs 6:56 July 26, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 26 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT Experience Chéticamp - July 26, 2011 The Acadian community of Chéticamp is offering visitors a chance to participate in local activities and enjoy the culture of the region through experiential tourism. (runs 6:56 July 26, 2011) 416 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110725_60722.mp3 What do the numbers say. Reporter Joan Weeks has been going over 4 years of drug death stats in Nova Scotia, she explains what she's found in the data. (runs 10:07 July 25, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 25 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT Drug Deaths - July 25, 2011 What do the numbers say. Reporter Joan Weeks has been going over 4 years of drug death stats in Nova Scotia, she explains what she's found in the data. (runs 10:07 July 25, 2011) 608 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110725_52228.mp3 Mapping the future by preserving the past. As part of her summer research job, Heather Green is a CBU grad who's getting hundreds of maps in order at the Beaton Institute to make them more user friendly. (runs 8:43 July 25, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 25 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT Search And Assist - July 25, 2011 Mapping the future by preserving the past. As part of her summer research job, Heather Green is a CBU grad who's getting hundreds of maps in order at the Beaton Institute to make them more user friendly. (runs 8:43 July 25, 2011) 523 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110722_60071.mp3 Find out what a researcher at the Atlantic Veterinary College is doing to try to prevent finches in the Maritimes from contracting a deadly disease. Whitney Kelly-Clark is a Masters student in the Department of Pathology and Micro-biology at the College. (runs 9:19 July 22, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 22 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT Sick Finches - July 22, 2011 Find out what a researcher at the Atlantic Veterinary College is doing to try to prevent finches in the Maritimes from contracting a deadly disease. Whitney Kelly-Clark is a Masters student in the Department of Pathology and Micro-biology at the College. (runs 9:19 July 22, 2011) 560 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110721_93524.mp3 A hole in one for Cape Breton. Meet Mike Keiser, the Chicago millionaire and renowned golf course developer who's partnering to develop Cabot Links Golf Course in Inverness into a resort. (runs 10:01 July 21, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT Cabot Links - July 21, 2011 A hole in one for Cape Breton. Meet Mike Keiser, the Chicago millionaire and renowned golf course developer who's partnering to develop Cabot Links Golf Course in Inverness into a resort. (runs 10:01 July 21, 2011) 602 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110721_59634.mp3 Celebrating Cape Breton's success. Find out about an Island wide party tomorrow to recognize the top three rankings by Travel and Leisure magazine. Mary Tulle is the CEO of Destination Cape Breton. (runs 5:35 July 21, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT It's Party Time - July 21, 2011 Celebrating Cape Breton's success. Find out about an Island wide party tomorrow to recognize the top three rankings by Travel and Leisure magazine. Mary Tulle is the CEO of Destination Cape Breton. (runs 5:35 July 21, 2011) 337 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110720_30861.mp3 Remembering 100 years of mining in Port Hood. John Gillies is a member of the Port Hood Historical Society and chair of the event, he offers details on the inaugural Miners' Memorial Weekend. (runs 7:31 July 20, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 20 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT Miners Memorial Weekend - July 20, 2011 Remembering 100 years of mining in Port Hood. John Gillies is a member of the Port Hood Historical Society and chair of the event, he offers details on the inaugural Miners' Memorial Weekend. (runs 7:31 July 20, 2011) 452 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110720_60571.mp3 A good news story about mental health services is rare. Hear how Eskasoni First Nation has reached out to people in crisis all over the province with their model in mental health treatment. (runs 12:29 July 20, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 20 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT Eskasoni Crisis Line - July 20, 2011 A good news story about mental health services is rare. Hear how Eskasoni First Nation has reached out to people in crisis all over the province with their model in mental health treatment. (runs 12:29 July 20, 2011) 750 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110720_94590.mp3 A national farm mentorship program is looking for participants in Nova Scotia. The project will give aspiring farmers a "step up" to learn the business of farming, Coordinator Jennifer Hardy-Parr explains. (runs 5:45 July 20, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 20 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT Learn About Farming - July 20, 2011 A national farm mentorship program is looking for participants in Nova Scotia. The project will give aspiring farmers a "step up" to learn the business of farming, Coordinator Jennifer Hardy-Parr explains. (runs 5:45 July 20, 2011) 346 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110719_55011.mp3 And then, there were twelve. Hear what people on the street are saying about a decision to downsize CBRM council from 16 to 12 councillors, and Political Scientist Tom Urbaniak explains what the UARB decision will mean. (runs 10:08 July 19, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 19 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT Decision: Downsize - July 19, 2011 And then, there were twelve. Hear what people on the street are saying about a decision to downsize CBRM council from 16 to 12 councillors, and Political Scientist Tom Urbaniak explains what the UARB decision will mean. (runs 10:08 July 19, 2011) 609 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110719_23247.mp3 Some property owners in Inverness County are asking the municipality to compromise and help them keep the water flowing. Municipal councillor for the area, Jim Mustard, spoke to Reporter Bobby Nock about the situation. (runs 4:14 July 19, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 19 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT Inverness Water - July 19, 2011 Some property owners in Inverness County are asking the municipality to compromise and help them keep the water flowing. Municipal councillor for the area, Jim Mustard, spoke to Reporter Bobby Nock about the situation. (runs 4:14 July 19, 2011) 255 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110719_56910.mp3 Different spokes for different folks. Find out how Velo Cape Breton is making communities all over the Island better places to cycle, on our weekly "Community Cares" column. (runs 9:50 July 19, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 19 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT The Wheel Deal - July 19, 2011 Different spokes for different folks. Find out how Velo Cape Breton is making communities all over the Island better places to cycle, on our weekly "Community Cares" column. (runs 9:50 July 19, 2011) 590 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110718_54812.mp3 Bruce Hatcher is the Chair of the Bras d'Or Institute at Cape Breton University, we find out how the designation of the Bras d'Or Lake as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve will affect their work at the Institute, as our summer series on research continues. (runs 13:08 July 18, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 18 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT Making Research Waves - July 18, 2011 Bruce Hatcher is the Chair of the Bras d'Or Institute at Cape Breton University, we find out how the designation of the Bras d'Or Lake as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve will affect their work at the Institute, as our summer series on research continues. (runs 13:08 July 18, 2011) 789 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110715_73795.mp3 Following in the footsteps of their ancestors. We find out about two Medicine Walks planned for the community of Waycobah First Nation this summer that aim to preserve traditional healing practises. (runs 9:24 July 15, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 15 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT Traditional Healing - July 15, 2011 Following in the footsteps of their ancestors. We find out about two Medicine Walks planned for the community of Waycobah First Nation this summer that aim to preserve traditional healing practises. (runs 9:24 July 15, 2011) 565 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110715_19074.mp3 Practising an ancient art on the North Shore, Reporter Holly Conners takes us to a demonstration in glass blowing from the Cabot Trail's "hottest" new attraction. (runs 8:11 July 15, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 15 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT Glass Artisan - July 15, 2011 Practising an ancient art on the North Shore, Reporter Holly Conners takes us to a demonstration in glass blowing from the Cabot Trail's "hottest" new attraction. (runs 8:11 July 15, 2011) 491 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110714_15960.mp3 A key-note speaker at the Sustainable Business Conference at CBU explains why solving Cape Breton's problems is going to take a radical shift. Dr. Ray Hudson is a Professor of Geography and Pro - Vice-Chancellor at Durham University in the U.K. (runs 8:25 July 14, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 14 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT No Quick Fixes - July 14, 2011 A key-note speaker at the Sustainable Business Conference at CBU explains why solving Cape Breton's problems is going to take a radical shift. Dr. Ray Hudson is a Professor of Geography and Pro - Vice-Chancellor at Durham University in the U.K. (runs 8:25 July 14, 2011) 505 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110714_57739.mp3 People in Meat Cove say delays in repair work after last year's storm damage are jeopardizing the tourism season this year. Reporter Joan Weeks visited the community, recently, and brings us up-to-date. (runs 9:05 July 14, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 14 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT Meat Cove Update - July 14, 2011 People in Meat Cove say delays in repair work after last year's storm damage are jeopardizing the tourism season this year. Reporter Joan Weeks visited the community, recently, and brings us up-to-date. (runs 9:05 July 14, 2011) 546 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110713_71617.mp3 Meet the Sydney native who's been named the new chair of the advisory board for the Centre for Sustainability in Energy and the Environment at Cape Breton University - Dr. Kevin Francis. (runs 8:39 July 13, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 13 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT The Business Of Sustainability - July 13, 2011 Meet the Sydney native who's been named the new chair of the advisory board for the Centre for Sustainability in Energy and the Environment at Cape Breton University - Dr. Kevin Francis. (runs 8:39 July 13, 2011) 519 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110713_58925.mp3 On "Then and Now" with Jim St. Clair, hear the story of a group of Bulgarian immigrant miners killed in an explosion in Port Hood more than a century ago. (runs 7:14 July 13, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 13 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT Jim St. Clair - Bulgarian Miners - July 13, 2011 On "Then and Now" with Jim St. Clair, hear the story of a group of Bulgarian immigrant miners killed in an explosion in Port Hood more than a century ago. (runs 7:14 July 13, 2011) 434 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110713_89890.mp3 The late Sadie Poirier will be honoured with the first annual Sadie's Story Fest in Judique. Rita Warner is Sadie's daughter, and she'll be telling her mother's story, by telling her mother's stories at the memorial storytelling festival. (runs 9:55 July 13, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 13 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT Storytelling Festival - July 13, 2011 The late Sadie Poirier will be honoured with the first annual Sadie's Story Fest in Judique. Rita Warner is Sadie's daughter, and she'll be telling her mother's story, by telling her mother's stories at the memorial storytelling festival. (runs 9:55 July 13, 2011) 595 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110712_91164.mp3 Finding their voice and having it heard. Meet two young people from Sydney, Ben McNutt and Kate MacMullin, who have started a series of discussions for youth under the banner "What's Your Problem?". (runs 9:20 July 12, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 12 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT Summertime Discussions - July 12, 2011 Finding their voice and having it heard. Meet two young people from Sydney, Ben McNutt and Kate MacMullin, who have started a series of discussions for youth under the banner "What's Your Problem?". (runs 9:20 July 12, 2011) 560 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110712_74106.mp3 On our Community Cares column, we shed a little light on the Sunrise Rotary Club in Sydney. Lorne Baldin is the President of the club and he describes what type of work the organization does close to home. (runs 8:22 July 12, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 12 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT Rising To The Challenge - July 12, 2011 On our Community Cares column, we shed a little light on the Sunrise Rotary Club in Sydney. Lorne Baldin is the President of the club and he describes what type of work the organization does close to home. (runs 8:22 July 12, 2011) 502 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110711_19741.mp3 Dr. Sean Modesto is the new Chair of the Biology Department at CBU. He has just returned from a sabbatical where he spent time in South Africa investigating extinctions that happened millions of years ago, even before the dinosaurs. (runs 10:51 July 11, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 11 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT From South Africa To CB - July 11, 2011 Dr. Sean Modesto is the new Chair of the Biology Department at CBU. He has just returned from a sabbatical where he spent time in South Africa investigating extinctions that happened millions of years ago, even before the dinosaurs. (runs 10:51 July 11, 2011) 652 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110711_69487.mp3 Reporter Norma Jean MacPhee takes us to Grand Mira, home of Nova Scotia's first sheep dairy farm. (runs 6:54) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 11 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT How To Milk A Sheep - July 11, 2011 Reporter Norma Jean MacPhee takes us to Grand Mira, home of Nova Scotia's first sheep dairy farm. (runs 6:54) 415 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110711_42971.mp3 Department of Natural Resources says ATV use is threatening a nesting pair of endangered piping plovers on Port Hood Beach. (runs 5:08 July 11, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 11 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT Endangered Piping Plovers - July 11, 2011 Department of Natural Resources says ATV use is threatening a nesting pair of endangered piping plovers on Port Hood Beach. (runs 5:08 July 11, 2011) 309 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110708_21841.mp3 We have a feature interview with Cape Breton hockey great Al MacNeil. (runs 14:55) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 08 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT Learning From A Leader - July 08, 2011 We have a feature interview with Cape Breton hockey great Al MacNeil. (runs 14:55) 895 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110708_21179.mp3 We have a preview on something that's been years in the making: a report on the future of the Bras d'Or Lakes by the Collaborative Environmental Planning Initiative. (runs 9:22) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 08 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT Spirit Of The Lakes - July 08, 2011 We have a preview on something that's been years in the making: a report on the future of the Bras d'Or Lakes by the Collaborative Environmental Planning Initiative. (runs 9:22) 562 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110707_39787.mp3 The class action lawsuit by people living near the former Sydney Steel and Coke Ovens sites has passed another legal hurdle, we speak with one of the lawyers on the case, Ray Wagner, and one of the plaintiffs, Neila MacQueen, for an update. (runs 13:56 July 07, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 07 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT Sydney Steel Lawsuit - July 07, 2011 The class action lawsuit by people living near the former Sydney Steel and Coke Ovens sites has passed another legal hurdle, we speak with one of the lawyers on the case, Ray Wagner, and one of the plaintiffs, Neila MacQueen, for an update. (runs 13:56 July 07, 2011) 836 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110707_29393.mp3 Clearing the path for hiking on Cape Mabou. We get an update from Nadine Hunt of the Cape Mabou Trails Club about plans to re-open some trails, and we hear from Bill English with the Department of Natural Resources. (runs 15:06 July 07, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 07 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT The Tale Of The Trails - July 07, 2011 Clearing the path for hiking on Cape Mabou. We get an update from Nadine Hunt of the Cape Mabou Trails Club about plans to re-open some trails, and we hear from Bill English with the Department of Natural Resources. (runs 15:06 July 07, 2011) 907 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110706_27161.mp3 On Then and Now, Community Historian Jim St. Clair climbs back in time through the Hawley family tree... and finds a mystery or two among its branches. (runs 9:58 July 06, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT Jim St. Clair - Hawley Family - July 06, 2011 On Then and Now, Community Historian Jim St. Clair climbs back in time through the Hawley family tree... and finds a mystery or two among its branches. (runs 9:58 July 06, 2011) 598 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110706_13167.mp3 Nova Scotia's economy is tanking while Newfoundland is buoyed by oil and gas revenues. Two economists review the bottom line for us. Larry Haiven is a Professor at the Department of Management at Saint Mary's University, and Charles Cirtwill is president of the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies. (runs 8:16 July 06, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT Economic Outlook - July 06, 2011 Nova Scotia's economy is tanking while Newfoundland is buoyed by oil and gas revenues. Two economists review the bottom line for us. Larry Haiven is a Professor at the Department of Management at Saint Mary's University, and Charles Cirtwill is president of the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies. (runs 8:16 July 06, 2011) 497 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110706_12925.mp3 Cloudy with a chance of history. The weekend forecast for Cape North includes the opening of a new Weather Exhibit at the North Highlands Museum. Bill Danielson, a retired Professor of Meteorology and author of "Cape Breton Weather Watching for the Naturally Curious" explains. (runs 7:06 July 06, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT Weather Exhibit - July 06, 2011 Cloudy with a chance of history. The weekend forecast for Cape North includes the opening of a new Weather Exhibit at the North Highlands Museum. Bill Danielson, a retired Professor of Meteorology and author of "Cape Breton Weather Watching for the Naturally Curious" explains. (runs 7:06 July 06, 2011) 426 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110705_21380.mp3 Alex MacGregor is with the Cape Breton branch of an organization called TelecomPioneers. Find out how retired and current telecommunications workers help their fellow Cape Bretoners on the first of our "Community Cares" columns for the summer. (runs 8:52 July 05, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 05 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT Dial 'H' For Help - July 05, 2011 Alex MacGregor is with the Cape Breton branch of an organization called TelecomPioneers. Find out how retired and current telecommunications workers help their fellow Cape Bretoners on the first of our "Community Cares" columns for the summer. (runs 8:52 July 05, 2011) 587 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110705_46469.mp3 The Bell connection to National Geographic lives on in Baddeck. We find out how National Geographic and Parks Canada have worked together to create a guide to Canada's national parks and why it's being launched in Baddeck. (runs 9:47 July 05, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 05 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT National Geographic Guide - July 05, 2011 The Bell connection to National Geographic lives on in Baddeck. We find out how National Geographic and Parks Canada have worked together to create a guide to Canada's national parks and why it's being launched in Baddeck. (runs 9:47 July 05, 2011) 533 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110704_79151.mp3 After obtaining and researching documents, Reporter Joan Weeks re-traces the deadly steps C. difficile took across the Cape Breton District Health Authority, and how the Authority responded to the outbreak. (runs 11:06 July 04, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 04 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT Diary Of An Outbreak - July 04, 2011 After obtaining and researching documents, Reporter Joan Weeks re-traces the deadly steps C. difficile took across the Cape Breton District Health Authority, and how the Authority responded to the outbreak. (runs 11:06 July 04, 2011) 667 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110704_60965.mp3 Emily MacLeod is a master's student at Concordia University, a CBU alumnus and the student research coordinator at Cape Breton University this summer. She wants to know how people in Louisbourg interpret their own history living in the shadow of a Parks Canada National Historic Site. (runs 5:40 July 04, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 04 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT Living Near Living History - July 04, 2011 Emily MacLeod is a master's student at Concordia University, a CBU alumnus and the student research coordinator at Cape Breton University this summer. She wants to know how people in Louisbourg interpret their own history living in the shadow of a Parks Canada National Historic Site. (runs 5:40 July 04, 2011) 340 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110630_39097.mp3 The Nova Scotia government says it's a way to make sure crime doesn't pay. Ross Landry, the Minister of Justice, hears critical response to it from listeners, and explains the intent of the new Civil Forfeiture Act. (runs 11:32 June 30, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 30 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT Justifying Justice - June 30, 3011 The Nova Scotia government says it's a way to make sure crime doesn't pay. Ross Landry, the Minister of Justice, hears critical response to it from listeners, and explains the intent of the new Civil Forfeiture Act. (runs 11:32 June 30, 2011) 692 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110630_75573.mp3 In the final chapter of our series, Defiant Spirits - we talk with author Ross King about the timeless appeal and the modern legacy of the striking images committed to canvas by the Group of Seven. (runs 6:16 June 30, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 30 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT Defiant Spirits 4 - June 30, 2011 In the final chapter of our series, Defiant Spirits - we talk with author Ross King about the timeless appeal and the modern legacy of the striking images committed to canvas by the Group of Seven. (runs 6:16 June 30, 2011) 376 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110630_24236.mp3 A world class destination receives a world class designation. Theresa MacNeil, Chair of the Bras d'Or Biosphere Reserve Association, speaks about the Bras d'Or Lakes area finally receiving designation as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. (runs 7:15 June 30, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 30 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT UN Designation - June 30, 2011 A world class destination receives a world class designation. Theresa MacNeil, Chair of the Bras d'Or Biosphere Reserve Association, speaks about the Bras d'Or Lakes area finally receiving designation as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. (runs 7:15 June 30, 2011) 435 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110629_84372.mp3 A pair of local kayakers, Ben Furey and AJ Fraser, have finished their journey around Cape Breton in sea kayaks, they raised money for the Atlantic Burn Camp. They spoke to Reporter Wendy Martin dockside. (runs 5:27 June 29, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 29 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT Blazing Paddles - June 29, 2011 A pair of local kayakers, Ben Furey and AJ Fraser, have finished their journey around Cape Breton in sea kayaks, they raised money for the Atlantic Burn Camp. They spoke to Reporter Wendy Martin dockside. (runs 5:27 June 29, 2011) 328 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110629_53146.mp3 In Part 3 of our series on the Group of Seven, we explore the birth of a cultural brand - the roots and legacy of these world-class self-promoters with author Ross King. (runs 13:34 June 29, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 29 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT Defiant Spirits 3 - June 29, 2011 In Part 3 of our series on the Group of Seven, we explore the birth of a cultural brand - the roots and legacy of these world-class self-promoters with author Ross King. (runs 13:34 June 29, 2011) 814 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110629_39493.mp3 Its official - the St. Paul's Lighthouse is back home in Dingwall, Cape Breton. Hamilton Carter is the Director of the St. Paul Island Historical Society and he updates us on its return. (runs 4:58 June 29, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 29 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT Lighthouse Returns - June 29, 2011 Its official - the St. Paul's Lighthouse is back home in Dingwall, Cape Breton. Hamilton Carter is the Director of the St. Paul Island Historical Society and he updates us on its return. (runs 4:58 June 29, 2011) 298 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110629_97557.mp3 Some High School students in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality received a primer on credit. A subject that won't tax students attention but could pay dividends, hear about this new program. (runs 11:13 June 29, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 29 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT Financially Informed - June 29, 2011 Some High School students in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality received a primer on credit. A subject that won't tax students attention but could pay dividends, hear about this new program. (runs 11:13 June 29, 2011) 674 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110628_65219.mp3 Dr. Erin Robertson is a Psychology Professor at Cape Breton University who's putting a scientific twist on the study of grammar. She's doing research this summer by studying peoples brains as they detect errors in grammar. (runs 8:41 June 28, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 28 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT Minding Her Ps and Qs - June 28, 2011 Dr. Erin Robertson is a Psychology Professor at Cape Breton University who's putting a scientific twist on the study of grammar. She's doing research this summer by studying peoples brains as they detect errors in grammar. (runs 8:41 June 28, 2011) 522 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110628_81939.mp3 For an update on renovations and improvements taking place at the Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital, we contact Facility Manager Angela MacArthur. (runs 6:02 June 28, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 28 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT Hospital Heal Thyself - June 28, 2011 For an update on renovations and improvements taking place at the Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital, we contact Facility Manager Angela MacArthur. (runs 6:02 June 28, 2011) 362 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110628_95117.mp3 In part 2 of our interview series with author Ross King, we explore the philosophy behind the Group of Seven - and we examine the significance of the subjects they chose to paint. (runs 11:17 June 28, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 28 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT Defiant Spirits 2 - June 28, 2011 In part 2 of our interview series with author Ross King, we explore the philosophy behind the Group of Seven - and we examine the significance of the subjects they chose to paint. (runs 11:17 June 28, 2011) 678 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110627_24261.mp3 The Stanley Cup, the Canada Cup, the Memorial Cup and the Calder Cup all have one thing in common. All four have been won by Al MacNeil of Sydney. Hear what Cape Breton University has planned to honour Al MacNeil's 50 years of serving and playing in Canada's game. (runs 9:04 June 27, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 27 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT Honouring Al MacNeil - June 27, 2011 The Stanley Cup, the Canada Cup, the Memorial Cup and the Calder Cup all have one thing in common. All four have been won by Al MacNeil of Sydney. Hear what Cape Breton University has planned to honour Al MacNeil's 50 years of serving and playing in Canada's game. (runs 9:04 June 27, 2011) 545 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110627_92118.mp3 You've most likely seen their paintings but how much do you know about the modernist revolution that gave birth to the Group of Seven? We launch a four-part feature interview with Ross King about his new book, "Defiant Spirits" - tracing the story of the Group of Seven. (runs 12:27 June 27, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 27 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT Defiant Spirits 1 - June 27, 2011 You've most likely seen their paintings but how much do you know about the modernist revolution that gave birth to the Group of Seven? We launch a four-part feature interview with Ross King about his new book, "Defiant Spirits" - tracing the story of the Group of Seven. (runs 12:27 June 27, 2011) 748 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110624_34740.mp3 Dr. Rob Dunn, a Biology Professor from North Carolina State University, is visiting Cape Breton while he is working on a story for National Geographic about the ecology of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. (runs 13:27 June 24, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 24 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT National Geographic Story - June 24, 2011 Dr. Rob Dunn, a Biology Professor from North Carolina State University, is visiting Cape Breton while he is working on a story for National Geographic about the ecology of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. (runs 13:27 June 24, 2011) 807 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110624_86335.mp3 Students from Saint John, New Brunswick, will be studying Cape Breton's tourist attractions this summer. Professor Kim Lemky teaches at UNBSJ and she spoke with Reporter Joan Weeks about her students and the course. (runs 6:18 June 24, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 24 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT Teaching Tourism - June 24, 2011 Students from Saint John, New Brunswick, will be studying Cape Breton's tourist attractions this summer. Professor Kim Lemky teaches at UNBSJ and she spoke with Reporter Joan Weeks about her students and the course. (runs 6:18 June 24, 2011) 379 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110623_99223.mp3 Information Morning host Steve Sutherland was LIVE on the Middle Head Peninsula, overlooking Ingonish Beach, gazing over at Smokey, a spectacular view of just a couple of the fine features of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Our show was broadcast from the Ceilidh Hall at the Keltic Lodge as part of 75th Anniversary celebrations for the Park. (runs 1:50:22 June 23, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 23 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT LIVE From CB Highlands National Park - June 23, 2011 Information Morning host Steve Sutherland was LIVE on the Middle Head Peninsula, overlooking Ingonish Beach, gazing over at Smokey, a spectacular view of just a couple of the fine features of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Our show was broadcast from the Ceilidh Hall at the Keltic Lodge as part of 75th Anniversary celebrations for the Park. (runs 1:50:22 June 23, 2011) 6622 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110622_77504.mp3 His heart may be in the Highlands, but to what extent are they in his head? Community Historian Jim St. Clair gets host Steve Sutherland ready for Information Morning's road trip to Ingonish with a quiz on the Cape Breton Highlands. (runs 9:09 June 22, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 22 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT Jim St. Clair - Highlands Quiz - June 22, 2011 His heart may be in the Highlands, but to what extent are they in his head? Community Historian Jim St. Clair gets host Steve Sutherland ready for Information Morning's road trip to Ingonish with a quiz on the Cape Breton Highlands. (runs 9:09 June 22, 2011) 550 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110622_37829.mp3 After the votes were counted, Northside physiotherapist Eddie Orrell won the by-election by over 1700 votes and is the new MLA for Cape Breton North. (runs 8:47 June 22, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 22 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT New CB North MLA - June 22, 2011 After the votes were counted, Northside physiotherapist Eddie Orrell won the by-election by over 1700 votes and is the new MLA for Cape Breton North. (runs 8:47 June 22, 2011) 527 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110622_61914.mp3 People in Inverness continue to fight the developer of Cabot Links Golf Course over access to Walker's Beach. Hear from both sides in advance of a Town Hall meeting on the issue. (runs 5:22 June 22, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 22 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Beach Too Far - June 22, 2011 People in Inverness continue to fight the developer of Cabot Links Golf Course over access to Walker's Beach. Hear from both sides in advance of a Town Hall meeting on the issue. (runs 5:22 June 22, 2011) 322 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110621_14788.mp3 Making the Business of the Strait his business, meet businessman Parker Stone, the new President of the Strait Area Chamber of Commerce. (runs 5:48 June 21, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 21 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT Strait Business Plan - June 21, 2011 Making the Business of the Strait his business, meet businessman Parker Stone, the new President of the Strait Area Chamber of Commerce. (runs 5:48 June 21, 2011) 348 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110620_26904.mp3 Samantha Lawrence is a recent graduate of Cape Breton University. She has a Bachelor of Science degree with honours in biology. Currently, she is studying the family of parasites that cause swimmers itch, meet her in our continuing series on summer research at CBU. (runs 8:18 June 20, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 20 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT Itching To Know - June 20, 2011 Samantha Lawrence is a recent graduate of Cape Breton University. She has a Bachelor of Science degree with honours in biology. Currently, she is studying the family of parasites that cause swimmers itch, meet her in our continuing series on summer research at CBU. (runs 8:18 June 20, 2011) 498 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110620_83095.mp3 It's the end of an era... the last class of Holy Angels High sings the praises of the soon-to-be-closed school. Reporter David Burke visited the students and school recently. (runs 10:13 June 20, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 20 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT Holy Angels Final Days - June 20, 2011 It's the end of an era... the last class of Holy Angels High sings the praises of the soon-to-be-closed school. Reporter David Burke visited the students and school recently. (runs 10:13 June 20, 2011) 613 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110620_95591.mp3 Seizing the probable proceeds of crime... before a conviction. Nova Scotia's new Civil Forfeiture legislation will be put to the test for the first time in a Sydney court. Reporter Joan Weeks explores the arguments for and against the legislation. (runs 9:25 June 20, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 20 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT Civil Forfeiture Law - June 20, 2011 Seizing the probable proceeds of crime... before a conviction. Nova Scotia's new Civil Forfeiture legislation will be put to the test for the first time in a Sydney court. Reporter Joan Weeks explores the arguments for and against the legislation. (runs 9:25 June 20, 2011) 565 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110620_42774.mp3 Focus on families... a parent from the Northside asks the candidates in Cape Breton North what they'd do to help families, in our last excerpt from our All Candidates Forum. (runs 9:56 June 20, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 20 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT CB North Candidates 10 - June 20, 2011 Focus on families... a parent from the Northside asks the candidates in Cape Breton North what they'd do to help families, in our last excerpt from our All Candidates Forum. (runs 9:56 June 20, 2011) 596 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110617_23066.mp3 Ian MacNeil is a Cape Bretoner who was part of a student engineering team from Memorial University in Newfoundland and Labrador that competed recently in a competition to build an off-road racing vehicle. (runs 6:36 June 17, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 17 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT Testing Their Mettle Off-Road - June 17, 2011 Ian MacNeil is a Cape Bretoner who was part of a student engineering team from Memorial University in Newfoundland and Labrador that competed recently in a competition to build an off-road racing vehicle. (runs 6:36 June 17, 2011) 397 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110617_32473.mp3 Find out why the Nova Scotia government has set a goal of protecting 12 per cent of the wilderness land in the province and how you can have a say in what areas get protected. Sterling Belliveau is Nova Scotia's Environment Minister. (runs 8:29 June 17, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 17 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT Wilderness Protection - June 17, 2011 Find out why the Nova Scotia government has set a goal of protecting 12 per cent of the wilderness land in the province and how you can have a say in what areas get protected. Sterling Belliveau is Nova Scotia's Environment Minister. (runs 8:29 June 17, 2011) 509 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110617_24295.mp3 Sticking up for seniors is what the candidates vying for your vote in Cape Breton North talked about at our All Candidates Forum recently. (runs 7:54 June 17, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 17 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT CB North Candidates 9 - June 17, 2011 Sticking up for seniors is what the candidates vying for your vote in Cape Breton North talked about at our All Candidates Forum recently. (runs 7:54 June 17, 2011) 475 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110616_94374.mp3 Keeping the peace... but not from Cornwallis. Founder of the Pearson Peacekeeping Centre Alex Morrison of Sydney talks about why the Centre in Nova Scotia is closing and moving to Ottawa. (runs 7:19 June 16, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 16 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT Cornwallis Centre Closing - June 16, 2011 Keeping the peace... but not from Cornwallis. Founder of the Pearson Peacekeeping Centre Alex Morrison of Sydney talks about why the Centre in Nova Scotia is closing and moving to Ottawa. (runs 7:19 June 16, 2011) 440 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110616_36660.mp3 The candidates in Cape Breton North respond to another question from the audience at our All Candidates Forum. This time, how do we keep young people off the streets and safe on the Northside. (runs 7:08 June 16, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 16 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT CB North Candidates 7 - June 16, 2011 The candidates in Cape Breton North respond to another question from the audience at our All Candidates Forum. This time, how do we keep young people off the streets and safe on the Northside. (runs 7:08 June 16, 2011) 428 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110616_62679.mp3 CB North Candidates 8 Tourism is a major pillar supporting the Cape Breton economy. So what ideas do the four men who want to be Cape Breton's newest MLA have about tourism on the Northside? (runs 7:40 June 16, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 16 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT CB North Candidates 8 - June 16, 2011 CB North Candidates 8 Tourism is a major pillar supporting the Cape Breton economy. So what ideas do the four men who want to be Cape Breton's newest MLA have about tourism on the Northside? (runs 7:40 June 16, 2011) 460 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110615_61374.mp3 Our community historian Jim St. Clair looks into the connection between the Whiskey Trail, Marconi, and the romantic story of Annie Jameson. (runs 9:11 June 15, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 15 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT Jim St. Clair - Marconi - June 15, 2011 Our community historian Jim St. Clair looks into the connection between the Whiskey Trail, Marconi, and the romantic story of Annie Jameson. (runs 9:11 June 15, 2011) 551 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110615_85957.mp3 Job creation is arguably the most common concern among voters - wherever they are - is raised at our All Candidates Forum. The 4 candidates running in Cape Breton North share their thoughts. (runs 7:42 June 15, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 15 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT CB North Candidates 6 - June 15, 2011 Job creation is arguably the most common concern among voters - wherever they are - is raised at our All Candidates Forum. The 4 candidates running in Cape Breton North share their thoughts. (runs 7:42 June 15, 2011) 463 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110615_11397.mp3 Getting To Know You, Getting To Know All About You. The candidates in Cape Breton North answer a personal question posed during our All Candidates Forum at Memorial High School in Sydney Mines. (runs 9:59 June 15, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 15 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT CB North Candidates 5 - June 15, 2011 Getting To Know You, Getting To Know All About You. The candidates in Cape Breton North answer a personal question posed during our All Candidates Forum at Memorial High School in Sydney Mines. (runs 9:59 June 15, 2011) 600 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110614_41055.mp3 In our continuing series about summer research at CBU, Professor Ian Brodie and research student Jessie MacDonald are studying when the high school tradition of painting the Sydney River Trestle started... we ask them what they know so far and why they want to know more. (runs 11:28 June 14, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 14 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Bridge To The Past - June 14, 2011 In our continuing series about summer research at CBU, Professor Ian Brodie and research student Jessie MacDonald are studying when the high school tradition of painting the Sydney River Trestle started... we ask them what they know so far and why they want to know more. (runs 11:28 June 14, 2011) 688 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110614_20596.mp3 In Part 4 of our All Candidates Forum, the candidates vying for the vote in Cape Breton North share their thoughts on the issue of keeping Emergency Rooms open on the Northside. (runs 8:59 June 14, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 14 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT CB North Candidates 4 - June 14, 2011 In Part 4 of our All Candidates Forum, the candidates vying for the vote in Cape Breton North share their thoughts on the issue of keeping Emergency Rooms open on the Northside. (runs 8:59 June 14, 2011) 540 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110613_13406.mp3 People in Inverness say they want the developers of Cabot Links golf course to build an access path to Walker's Beach. We hear from a member of a new community group and the golf course project manager. (runs 7:14 June 13, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 13 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT Walker's Beach Access - June 13, 2011 People in Inverness say they want the developers of Cabot Links golf course to build an access path to Walker's Beach. We hear from a member of a new community group and the golf course project manager. (runs 7:14 June 13, 2011) 434 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110613_53906.mp3 The ABCs of cuts to education. The candidates for the provincial by-election in Cape Breton North take a page from the debating club in Part 3 from our All Candidates Forum. (runs 8:05 June 13, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 13 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT CB North Candidates 3 - June 13, 2011 The ABCs of cuts to education. The candidates for the provincial by-election in Cape Breton North take a page from the debating club in Part 3 from our All Candidates Forum. (runs 8:05 June 13, 2011) 485 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110610_47440.mp3 An area half the size of Cape Breton, not far off our shores, has been identified as a potential Maritime Protected Area. Tim Hall, Regional Manager of Oceans and Coastal Management with DFO, explains. (runs 8:17 June 10, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 10 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT Managing The Ocean - June 10, 2011 An area half the size of Cape Breton, not far off our shores, has been identified as a potential Maritime Protected Area. Tim Hall, Regional Manager of Oceans and Coastal Management with DFO, explains. (runs 8:17 June 10, 2011) 497 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110610_27377.mp3 This land is his land... or at least it's about to be. We speak with Hugh Muller, Alexander Graham Bell's great-grandson, about receiving his Canadian Citizenship at a ceremony at the Museum in Baddeck. (runs 9:23 June 10, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 10 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT O Canada! Citizenship - June 10, 2011 This land is his land... or at least it's about to be. We speak with Hugh Muller, Alexander Graham Bell's great-grandson, about receiving his Canadian Citizenship at a ceremony at the Museum in Baddeck. (runs 9:23 June 10, 2011) 563 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110610_42267.mp3 Tackling the deficit was on your mind. Hear a question and answer excerpt from our All Candidates Forum for the by-election in Cape Breton North. (runs 7:52 June 10, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 10 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT CB North Candidates 2 - June 10, 2011 Tackling the deficit was on your mind. Hear a question and answer excerpt from our All Candidates Forum for the by-election in Cape Breton North. (runs 7:52 June 10, 2011) 472 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110609_92008.mp3 We speak with Robert Grenier, the underwater archeologist, whose discovery of a 16th century sailing vessel off the coast of Labrador, made waves on both sides of the Atlantic. (runs 7:55 June 09, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 09 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT Making Waves - June 09, 2011 We speak with Robert Grenier, the underwater archeologist, whose discovery of a 16th century sailing vessel off the coast of Labrador, made waves on both sides of the Atlantic. (runs 7:55 June 09, 2011) 476 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110609_80024.mp3 The would-be MLAs for Cape Breton North gathered at Memorial High School in Sydney Mines for our All Candidates Forum, in Part 1, hear their opening statements. (runs 6:24 June 09, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 09 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT CB North Candidates 1 - June 09, 2011 The would-be MLAs for Cape Breton North gathered at Memorial High School in Sydney Mines for our All Candidates Forum, in Part 1, hear their opening statements. (runs 6:24 June 09, 2011) 384 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110609_44627.mp3 The man behind Larch Wood in Margaree, Don Beamish, talks about what restoring the washed out bridge in Margaree means to the future of his enterprise. (runs 4:05 June 09, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 09 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Bridge To Business - June 09, 2011 The man behind Larch Wood in Margaree, Don Beamish, talks about what restoring the washed out bridge in Margaree means to the future of his enterprise. (runs 4:05 June 09, 2011) 246 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110608_68213.mp3 Putting a second wind in the sails of a good cause - the Second Wind Community Band presents a fundraising concert for L'Arche Cape Breton and the Jeremy Harris Living Library. Louise MacKenna is Jeremy's Mom, and a member of the Second Wind Community Band. (runs 9:50 June 08, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 08 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT In Living Memory - June 08, 2011 Putting a second wind in the sails of a good cause - the Second Wind Community Band presents a fundraising concert for L'Arche Cape Breton and the Jeremy Harris Living Library. Louise MacKenna is Jeremy's Mom, and a member of the Second Wind Community Band. (runs 9:50 June 08, 2011) 590 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110608_47372.mp3 A new employment equity and respect policy developed under the leadership of the CBRM's new diversity officer, Scott Thomas, has been endorsed by Cape Breton Regional Council. Scott Thomas tells us about the policy. (runs 5:14 June 08, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 08 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT Equality And Respect - June 08, 2011 A new employment equity and respect policy developed under the leadership of the CBRM's new diversity officer, Scott Thomas, has been endorsed by Cape Breton Regional Council. Scott Thomas tells us about the policy. (runs 5:14 June 08, 2011) 315 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110607_85290.mp3 The Sydney and Area Chamber of Commerce is celebrating 100 years of doing business on the island. We meet the new President of the organization, Jim Paris. (runs 8:35 June 07, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 07 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT Celebrating A Century - June 07, 2011 The Sydney and Area Chamber of Commerce is celebrating 100 years of doing business on the island. We meet the new President of the organization, Jim Paris. (runs 8:35 June 07, 2011) 515 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110607_77722.mp3 Some students from Montessori School in Westmount came to our studio to see what we do and learn abit about radio, so we decided to learn abit about them. (runs 5:15 June 07, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 07 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT Montessori Students Visit - June 07, 2011 Some students from Montessori School in Westmount came to our studio to see what we do and learn abit about radio, so we decided to learn abit about them. (runs 5:15 June 07, 2011) 316 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110606_60335.mp3 For more on the man and his legacy, we spoke with Peyton Chisholm who first met Bob Morgan forty years ago. (runs 6:46 June 06, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 06 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT Bob Morgan Remembered - June 06, 2011 For more on the man and his legacy, we spoke with Peyton Chisholm who first met Bob Morgan forty years ago. (runs 6:46 June 06, 2011) 407 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110606_26954.mp3 With the Learn To Run program winding down after 8 weeks, the Learn To Run Fun Run is about to gear up. (runs 7:18 June 06, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 06 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT Learn To Run 8 - June 06, 2011 With the Learn To Run program winding down after 8 weeks, the Learn To Run Fun Run is about to gear up. (runs 7:18 June 06, 2011) 438 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110606_30859.mp3 Just over two weeks to go before the by-election in Cape Breton North. Reporter Wendy Martin brings us an overview of the candidates vying to be the next MLA on the Northside. (runs 11:20) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 06 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT Ballot Box Banter - June 06, 2011 Just over two weeks to go before the by-election in Cape Breton North. Reporter Wendy Martin brings us an overview of the candidates vying to be the next MLA on the Northside. (runs 11:20) 681 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110603_33001.mp3 A recent Auditor General's report prompted the Nova Scotia Department of Labour to look into its fire inspection system province wide. Jeff Conrad, the Associate Deputy Minister of Labour, explains their new plans and procedures. (runs 6:12 June 03, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 03 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT Fire Inspections - June 03, 2011 A recent Auditor General's report prompted the Nova Scotia Department of Labour to look into its fire inspection system province wide. Jeff Conrad, the Associate Deputy Minister of Labour, explains their new plans and procedures. (runs 6:12 June 03, 2011) 372 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110603_67267.mp3 It's a bird, it's a plane... it's a snowbird. We speak with Captain Brett Glaeser, the only Nova Scotian pilot, who will perform at the air show in Cape Breton this weekend. (runs 8:19 June 03, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 03 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT High Flyin' Pilot - June 03, 2011 It's a bird, it's a plane... it's a snowbird. We speak with Captain Brett Glaeser, the only Nova Scotian pilot, who will perform at the air show in Cape Breton this weekend. (runs 8:19 June 03, 2011) 499 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110603_63598.mp3 The Sydney Sooners take to the field tonight in their home opener. We chat with the man who's president, general manager, and coach for the team, Jim "Rico" MacEachern. (runs 6:52 June 03, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 03 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT Batter Up, Play Ball - June 03, 2011 The Sydney Sooners take to the field tonight in their home opener. We chat with the man who's president, general manager, and coach for the team, Jim "Rico" MacEachern. (runs 6:52 June 03, 2011) 413 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110602_42707.mp3 If you love Italian or Indian food, there's a dish of good news for you in Sydney. There are plans for an Italian Bistro to open downtown, and a couple from Pakistan will be opening an Indian restaurant. Reporter Norma Jean MacPhee spoke to the owners. (runs 10:30 June 02, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 02 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT Tasty Ethnic Dining - June 02, 2011 If you love Italian or Indian food, there's a dish of good news for you in Sydney. There are plans for an Italian Bistro to open downtown, and a couple from Pakistan will be opening an Indian restaurant. Reporter Norma Jean MacPhee spoke to the owners. (runs 10:30 June 02, 2011) 630 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110602_77448.mp3 It was supposed to be a straight forward flight with a simple connection, but she ran into turbulence of a different sort. Tracey Stevenson of North Sydney, experienced an airline ordeal that she is likely to never forget. (runs 8:22 June 02, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 02 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT Terminal Madness - June 02, 2011 It was supposed to be a straight forward flight with a simple connection, but she ran into turbulence of a different sort. Tracey Stevenson of North Sydney, experienced an airline ordeal that she is likely to never forget. (runs 8:22 June 02, 2011) 502 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110601_14203.mp3 Our Community Historian Jim St. Clair and Host Steve Sutherland visit the last remaining vestige of a once-thriving community that's gone now, except for the humble and historic church - St. Margaret's of Scotland at the top of River Denys Mountain. (runs 8:56 June 01, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 01 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT Jim St. Clair - River Denys Mountain - June 01, 2011 Our Community Historian Jim St. Clair and Host Steve Sutherland visit the last remaining vestige of a once-thriving community that's gone now, except for the humble and historic church - St. Margaret's of Scotland at the top of River Denys Mountain. (runs 8:56 June 01, 2011) 537 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110601_19050.mp3 The Cape Breton Stage Company will present a play in the window of a store in Sydney this week. Director Scott Sharplin tells us why. (runs 8:47 June 01, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 01 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Window Of Opportunity - June 01, 2011 The Cape Breton Stage Company will present a play in the window of a store in Sydney this week. Director Scott Sharplin tells us why. (runs 8:47 June 01, 2011) 528 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110601_77278.mp3 As the Senate debate heats up again in Ottawa, Cape Breton University Professor Tom Urbaniak gives us a primer on exactly what the upper chamber is for. (runs 10:36 June 01, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 01 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT Reform Or Remove - June 01, 2011 As the Senate debate heats up again in Ottawa, Cape Breton University Professor Tom Urbaniak gives us a primer on exactly what the upper chamber is for. (runs 10:36 June 01, 2011) 637 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110531_91474.mp3 A Cape Breton University researcher, Rebecca Blackie, speaks about her findings when it comes to anxiety surrounding public speaking. (runs 9:26 May 31, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 31 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT Speaking About Public Speaking - May 31, 2011 A Cape Breton University researcher, Rebecca Blackie, speaks about her findings when it comes to anxiety surrounding public speaking. (runs 9:26 May 31, 2011) 566 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110531_58487.mp3 In Sydney, the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board is hearing arguments over the size of Council representing the Cape Breton Regional Municipality. Hear some of the speakers from the recent meeting. (runs 9:28 May 31, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 31 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT UARB / CBRM Hearing - May 31, 2011 In Sydney, the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board is hearing arguments over the size of Council representing the Cape Breton Regional Municipality. Hear some of the speakers from the recent meeting. (runs 9:28 May 31, 2011) 568 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110530_90650.mp3 The "Learn To Run" clinic is being sponsored by the YMCA and the Fiddlers Run, and is open to any and all aspiring runners. Valerie Dolhanty, a new participant, tells of the benefits of the sessions, and Erin Pyke is the program coordinator. (runs 6:27 May 30, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 30 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT Learn To Run 7 - May 30, 2011 The "Learn To Run" clinic is being sponsored by the YMCA and the Fiddlers Run, and is open to any and all aspiring runners. Valerie Dolhanty, a new participant, tells of the benefits of the sessions, and Erin Pyke is the program coordinator. (runs 6:27 May 30, 2011) 535 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110530_85146.mp3 A Cape Breton consortium, Highland Power Company, is looking for support for a wind farm on the Highland Road. Reporter Yvonne Leblanc-Smith spoke to Jeff MacKinnon, one of the directors of HPC. (runs 5:58 May 30, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 30 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT Harnessing The Highlands Wind - May 30, 2011 A Cape Breton consortium, Highland Power Company, is looking for support for a wind farm on the Highland Road. Reporter Yvonne Leblanc-Smith spoke to Jeff MacKinnon, one of the directors of HPC. (runs 5:58 May 30, 2011) 359 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110530_29519.mp3 Reporter Wendy Martin visits Chapel Island First Nation to learn more about an innovative program to encourage students to stay in school. (runs 9:10 May 30, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 30 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Lesson In Alternative Education - May 30, 2011 Reporter Wendy Martin visits Chapel Island First Nation to learn more about an innovative program to encourage students to stay in school. (runs 9:10 May 30, 2011) 550 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110527_18395.mp3 The Cape Breton District Health Authority responds to a report examining wait times for long-term care facilities around the Island. The V.P. of Population Health and Continuing Care for the District, Lindsay Peach, explains procedure. (runs 7:18 May 27, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 27 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT No Time To Wait - May 27, 2011 The Cape Breton District Health Authority responds to a report examining wait times for long-term care facilities around the Island. The V.P. of Population Health and Continuing Care for the District, Lindsay Peach, explains procedure. (runs 7:18 May 27, 2011) 438 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110527_63375.mp3 The future of Sydney Harbour has people buoyant at Ports Day 2011. Ed Zimny is a marine consultant from New Jersey, and he tells us why there's good reason to be optimistic over port development. (runs 6:54 May 27, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 27 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Sea Of Optimism - May 27, 2011 The future of Sydney Harbour has people buoyant at Ports Day 2011. Ed Zimny is a marine consultant from New Jersey, and he tells us why there's good reason to be optimistic over port development. (runs 6:54 May 27, 2011) 415 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110526_87882.mp3 Derek Baker is an Economic Development Officer with the Port of Prince Rupert in British Columbia. He'll speak at Port Days on the topic of "Port Development: Community Dynamic", and how their port became part of the Pacific Gateway, and what lessons Sydney might learn from its development. (runs 7:49 May 26, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 26 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT Ports Day Port Development - May 26, 2011 Derek Baker is an Economic Development Officer with the Port of Prince Rupert in British Columbia. He'll speak at Port Days on the topic of "Port Development: Community Dynamic", and how their port became part of the Pacific Gateway, and what lessons Sydney might learn from its development. (runs 7:49 May 26, 2011) 470 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110526_75889.mp3 Parks Canada is about to take 2 approaches to reducing visitor encounters with Coyotes - one involving natural science and the other social science. Derek Quann, the Resource Conservation Manager for the Highlands National Park, explains. (runs 9:05 May 26, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 26 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT Coyote Conflict Study - May 26, 2011 Parks Canada is about to take 2 approaches to reducing visitor encounters with Coyotes - one involving natural science and the other social science. Derek Quann, the Resource Conservation Manager for the Highlands National Park, explains. (runs 9:05 May 26, 2011) 546 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110525_95054.mp3 Nature Nova Scotia is coming to Cape Breton to host its Annual General Meeting. We find out what's on the agenda and who can participate. (runs 6:11 May 25, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 25 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Natural Fit - May 25, 2011 Nature Nova Scotia is coming to Cape Breton to host its Annual General Meeting. We find out what's on the agenda and who can participate. (runs 6:11 May 25, 2011) 371 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110525_82252.mp3 When a police officer noticed the people he was nabbing had trouble with literacy, he wanted to take action. We meet the woman who runs the Words of Wonder Reading Challenge in the Cape Breton Regional School Board. (runs 4:28 May 25, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 25 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT Arrested Development - May 25, 2011 When a police officer noticed the people he was nabbing had trouble with literacy, he wanted to take action. We meet the woman who runs the Words of Wonder Reading Challenge in the Cape Breton Regional School Board. (runs 4:28 May 25, 2011) 268 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110525_71344.mp3 We go with Community Historian Jim St. Clair to visit a river that's named for an early Cape Breton settler and a former soldier of the British forces during the American Revolution. (runs 7:31 May 25, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 25 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT Meet Me At Hume's River - May 25, 2011 We go with Community Historian Jim St. Clair to visit a river that's named for an early Cape Breton settler and a former soldier of the British forces during the American Revolution. (runs 7:31 May 25, 2011) 451 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110524_53922.mp3 In the next installment of our "Learn to Run" series, Kim MacKinnon, a dietitian, gives us food for thought about nutrition for runners. (runs 7:48 May 24, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 24 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT Learn To Run 6 - May 24, 2011 In the next installment of our "Learn to Run" series, Kim MacKinnon, a dietitian, gives us food for thought about nutrition for runners. (runs 7:48 May 24, 2011) 469 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110524_79739.mp3 Inverness County Welcomes is a volunteer group in Inverness County. Find out why they are having problems sponsoring a refugee family from Iraq. (runs 7:18 May 24, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 24 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT Seeking People Seeking Refuge - May 24, 2011 Inverness County Welcomes is a volunteer group in Inverness County. Find out why they are having problems sponsoring a refugee family from Iraq. (runs 7:18 May 24, 2011) 438 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110524_79453.mp3 Reporter David Burke visits St. Agnes Elementary School in New Waterford to find out why a pair of red laces are prompting children in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality to start running. (runs 4:22 May 24, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 24 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT Students Lace 'em Up - May 24, 2011 Reporter David Burke visits St. Agnes Elementary School in New Waterford to find out why a pair of red laces are prompting children in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality to start running. (runs 4:22 May 24, 2011) 262 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110520_52764.mp3 Producer Don Munro has the latest edition of The NewsQuiz. He quizzes Information Morning Host Steve Sutherland and Morning News Editor David Burke on News of the Week. (runs 6:16 May 20, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 20 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT NewsQuiz 0520 - May 20, 2011 Producer Don Munro has the latest edition of The NewsQuiz. He quizzes Information Morning Host Steve Sutherland and Morning News Editor David Burke on News of the Week. (runs 6:16 May 20, 2011) 377 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110520_90544.mp3 The Bras d'Or and Area Historical Society wants to preserve the Point Aconi Lighthouse. The group has been in talks with the government to lease the property. Nancy Swan, a founding member of the group, explains their effort. (runs 6:25 May 20, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 20 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT Saving A Structure - May 20, 2011 The Bras d'Or and Area Historical Society wants to preserve the Point Aconi Lighthouse. The group has been in talks with the government to lease the property. Nancy Swan, a founding member of the group, explains their effort. (runs 6:25 May 20, 2011) 385 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110519_84259.mp3 Her hearts in the highlands... of Guatemala. Meet Rebecca MacDonald from Sydney who has returned from a six month internship in the Central American country. (runs 9:01 May 19, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 19 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT Guatemalan Experience - May 19, 2011 Her hearts in the highlands... of Guatemala. Meet Rebecca MacDonald from Sydney who has returned from a six month internship in the Central American country. (runs 9:01 May 19, 2011) 542 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110519_44977.mp3 Citizens in New Waterford gathered to discuss the future of their ER Department. Reporter Wendy Martin attended their meeting, and spoke to John Malcom, CEO of the Cape Breton District Health Authority. (runs 7:43 May 19, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 19 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT New Waterford ER Future - May 19, 2011 Citizens in New Waterford gathered to discuss the future of their ER Department. Reporter Wendy Martin attended their meeting, and spoke to John Malcom, CEO of the Cape Breton District Health Authority. (runs 7:43 May 19, 2011) 463 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110519_68741.mp3 Dr. Ian Slayter, Director of Psychiatry Services in Halifax, responds to concerns from a Port Caledonia woman over the treatment her son did and didn't receive before taking his own life in February. (runs 10:23 May 19, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 19 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Matter Of Life And Death - May 19, 2011 Dr. Ian Slayter, Director of Psychiatry Services in Halifax, responds to concerns from a Port Caledonia woman over the treatment her son did and didn't receive before taking his own life in February. (runs 10:23 May 19, 2011) 624 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110519_66395.mp3 Nova Scotia's Auditor General Jacques Lapointe talks about some of the interesting findings in his latest report. (runs 13:41 May 19, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 19 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT Auditor General Reports - May 19, 2011 Nova Scotia's Auditor General Jacques Lapointe talks about some of the interesting findings in his latest report. (runs 13:41 May 19, 2011) 821 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110518_26259.mp3 The sisters behind the best known handbags in Nova Scotia are back from their lastest sojourn of selling - The Cannes International Film Festival. They tell us about their time in France. (runs 9:01 May 18, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 18 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT The Mystique Of Michique - May 18, 2011 The sisters behind the best known handbags in Nova Scotia are back from their lastest sojourn of selling - The Cannes International Film Festival. They tell us about their time in France. (runs 9:01 May 18, 2011) 542 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110518_54078.mp3 Reporter Wendy Martin speaks with Rob Bowden, a victim of sexual abuse at the hands of a priest in Louisdale, he shares how he's coming to terms with what happened, how it's affected his faith, and how he's able to move forward. (runs 13:38 May 18, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 18 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Betrayal Of Faith - May 18, 2011 Reporter Wendy Martin speaks with Rob Bowden, a victim of sexual abuse at the hands of a priest in Louisdale, he shares how he's coming to terms with what happened, how it's affected his faith, and how he's able to move forward. (runs 13:38 May 18, 2011) 819 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110517_41617.mp3 A woman from Port Caledonia tells the story of what the health care system did... and didn't do... for her son, before he took his own life. Fran Morrison shares her family's story. (runs 18:07 May 17, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 17 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Cry For Help - May 17, 2011 A woman from Port Caledonia tells the story of what the health care system did... and didn't do... for her son, before he took his own life. Fran Morrison shares her family's story. (runs 18:07 May 17, 2011) 1087 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110517_46679.mp3 Find out how the Students in Free Enterprise at Cape Breton University nabbed two national awards recently. President of the Cape Breton chapter Jillian Moore explains. (runs 7:46 May 17, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 17 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT SIFE Awards - May 17, 2011 Find out how the Students in Free Enterprise at Cape Breton University nabbed two national awards recently. President of the Cape Breton chapter Jillian Moore explains. (runs 7:46 May 17, 2011) 467 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110516_69846.mp3 A sober lesson in subtraction. Fourteen permanent teachers are scheduled to be laid off, and Alexis Allen, the President of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union joins us to tell us more. (runs 9:20 May 16, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 16 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT Teaching Positions - May 16, 2011 A sober lesson in subtraction. Fourteen permanent teachers are scheduled to be laid off, and Alexis Allen, the President of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union joins us to tell us more. (runs 9:20 May 16, 2011) 561 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110516_83582.mp3 Time to get and running. In Part 5 of the "Learn To Run" program sponsored by the YMCA and the Fiddlers Run, learn how to treat and avoid injuries from physiotherapist Melissa McDonough. (runs 7:34 May 16, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 16 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT Learn To Run 5 - May 16, 2011 Time to get and running. In Part 5 of the "Learn To Run" program sponsored by the YMCA and the Fiddlers Run, learn how to treat and avoid injuries from physiotherapist Melissa McDonough. (runs 7:34 May 16, 2011) 454 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110516_25874.mp3 The CBU Capers have had great success on the court. But 2 former star players are now facing trouble in court. Our Sports Columnist, Charlie Cuff, explores how the alleged incidents may or may not affect the Capers image. (runs 7:49 May 16, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 16 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT Cuff - Capers Image - May 16, 2011 The CBU Capers have had great success on the court. But 2 former star players are now facing trouble in court. Our Sports Columnist, Charlie Cuff, explores how the alleged incidents may or may not affect the Capers image. (runs 7:49 May 16, 2011) 469 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110513_41408.mp3 Syd Johnson is a post-doctoral fellow in neuro-ethics at Dalhousie University in Halifax. She recently had a paper published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal that calls for a ban on body checking in minor hockey. (runs 7:35 May 13, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 13 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT Checking In Hockey - May 13, 2011 Syd Johnson is a post-doctoral fellow in neuro-ethics at Dalhousie University in Halifax. She recently had a paper published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal that calls for a ban on body checking in minor hockey. (runs 7:35 May 13, 2011) 455 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110513_71782.mp3 Two forestry industry representatives tell us what they think about Nova Scotia's plan to cut clear-cutting to 50 per cent of the total harvest and what the government says it will do to help offset the costs. (runs 15:17 May 13, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 13 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT Forestry Follow-up - May 13, 2011 Two forestry industry representatives tell us what they think about Nova Scotia's plan to cut clear-cutting to 50 per cent of the total harvest and what the government says it will do to help offset the costs. (runs 15:17 May 13, 2011) 918 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110512_86079.mp3 They are putting down new roots in Sherwood Forest. Cape Breton University is staging an innovative production of Robin Hood at the Boardmore Theatre. Its a departure from the classic tale, so we have a sneak peek of the play. (runs 10:40 May 12, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 12 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT Robin Hood - May 12, 2011 They are putting down new roots in Sherwood Forest. Cape Breton University is staging an innovative production of Robin Hood at the Boardmore Theatre. Its a departure from the classic tale, so we have a sneak peek of the play. (runs 10:40 May 12, 2011) 641 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110512_70536.mp3 Booster seats save lives. But, a new poll shows an alarming number of parents don't use them with their kids when they should. We talk to Kim Mundle, a car seat specialist, with the IWK's Child Safety Link about them. (runs 7:20 May 12, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 12 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT Booster Seat Booster - May 12, 2011 Booster seats save lives. But, a new poll shows an alarming number of parents don't use them with their kids when they should. We talk to Kim Mundle, a car seat specialist, with the IWK's Child Safety Link about them. (runs 7:20 May 12, 2011) 440 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110511_24389.mp3 Our Community Historian Jim St. Clair loves to plough through documents and artifacts as he unearths interesting tales about Cape Breton's past. He has turned up an interesting tale about ploughs and shares it with us on "Then and Now". (runs 9:25 May 11, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 11 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT Jim St. Clair - Ploughshare - May 11, 2011 Our Community Historian Jim St. Clair loves to plough through documents and artifacts as he unearths interesting tales about Cape Breton's past. He has turned up an interesting tale about ploughs and shares it with us on "Then and Now". (runs 9:25 May 11, 2011) 565 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110511_72570.mp3 A homicide and forensic investigators conference is underway in Cape Breton, we meet the keynote speaker, international forensics expert, Dr. Henry Lee and one of the organizers, Inspector Walter Rutherford of the CBRPS. (runs 12:08 May 11, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 11 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT Crime Scene Education - May 11, 2011 A homicide and forensic investigators conference is underway in Cape Breton, we meet the keynote speaker, international forensics expert, Dr. Henry Lee and one of the organizers, Inspector Walter Rutherford of the CBRPS. (runs 12:08 May 11, 2011) 729 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110511_66272.mp3 Meet Peter Woodbridge, he was commissioned to author a report for the Province of Nova Scotia on how to reach a goal to reduce clear-cutting over the next five years without cutting the legs out from under the industry. (runs 12:07 May 11, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 11 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Clear View Of Clear-cutting - May 11, 2011 Meet Peter Woodbridge, he was commissioned to author a report for the Province of Nova Scotia on how to reach a goal to reduce clear-cutting over the next five years without cutting the legs out from under the industry. (runs 12:07 May 11, 2011) 728 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110510_74747.mp3 Dr. Nigel Sykes from England will be a keynote speaker at the Palliative Care Conference in Baddeck, he will talk about how the field of palliative care is evolving. (runs 8:21 May 10, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 10 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT A View Of Palliative Care - May 10, 2011 Dr. Nigel Sykes from England will be a keynote speaker at the Palliative Care Conference in Baddeck, he will talk about how the field of palliative care is evolving. (runs 8:21 May 10, 2011) 502 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110509_98518.mp3 A big bird migrates back to Cape Breton. WestJet revs up for another season of flights in and out of the J.A.D. McCurdy Airport in Sydney, the service begins in two weeks. (runs 5:54 May 9, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 09 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT WestJet Returns - May 9, 2011 A big bird migrates back to Cape Breton. WestJet revs up for another season of flights in and out of the J.A.D. McCurdy Airport in Sydney, the service begins in two weeks. (runs 5:54 May 9, 2011) 355 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110509_93751.mp3 The "Learn To Run" clinic is sponsored by the YMCA and the Fiddlers Run, and is open to any and all aspiring runners. The program offers training and information sessions for participants. (runs 6:27 May 09, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 09 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT Learn To Run 4 - May 9, 2011 The "Learn To Run" clinic is sponsored by the YMCA and the Fiddlers Run, and is open to any and all aspiring runners. The program offers training and information sessions for participants. (runs 6:27 May 09, 2011) 387 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110506_67602.mp3 A former Minister of Education -- and former teacher and vice-principal -- John MacEachern gives his scholarly view of The Levin Report, which suggests proposals for a sustainable school system in Nova Scotia. (runs 9:39 May 06, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 06 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT Levin Report Reaction - May 6, 2011 A former Minister of Education -- and former teacher and vice-principal -- John MacEachern gives his scholarly view of The Levin Report, which suggests proposals for a sustainable school system in Nova Scotia. (runs 9:39 May 06, 2011) 579 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110506_50092.mp3 Dr. Ben Levin is a consultant hired by the Province of Nova Scotia to suggest ways to improve and help sustain its educational system, he explains his report. (runs 13:35 May 06, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 06 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT The Levin Report - May 6, 2011 Dr. Ben Levin is a consultant hired by the Province of Nova Scotia to suggest ways to improve and help sustain its educational system, he explains his report. (runs 13:35 May 06, 2011) 816 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110506_41770.mp3 We speak with John McKiggan, the Halifax lawyer who helped reach the settlement for victims of sexual abuse in the Antigonish Diocese, about the conviction of Bishop Lahey on charges of importing child pornography. (runs 6:49 May 06, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 06 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT Bishop Conviction - May 6, 2011 We speak with John McKiggan, the Halifax lawyer who helped reach the settlement for victims of sexual abuse in the Antigonish Diocese, about the conviction of Bishop Lahey on charges of importing child pornography. (runs 6:49 May 06, 2011) 409 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110505_51915.mp3 Hear about 3 new natural science books for kids featuring a salmon, a seal, and a lobster. Author Don Downer has been a DFO biologist, marine researcher and a former professor of environmental science at Sir Wilfrid Grenfell College in Corner Brook. (runs 10:09) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 05 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT Literature With Lessons - May 5, 2011 Hear about 3 new natural science books for kids featuring a salmon, a seal, and a lobster. Author Don Downer has been a DFO biologist, marine researcher and a former professor of environmental science at Sir Wilfrid Grenfell College in Corner Brook. (runs 10:09) 609 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110505_82686.mp3 A speck of green in a sea of blue and orange. We speak with MP elect Elizabeth May about her historic win this week. (runs 12:05) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 05 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT The Green Dream - May 5, 2011 A speck of green in a sea of blue and orange. We speak with MP elect Elizabeth May about her historic win this week. (runs 12:05) 726 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110504_75040.mp3 Municipalities now have the option to decide what signage goes up along their highways. Nova Scotia Minister of Transportation, Bill Estabrooks, explains how the signage control amendment will work. (runs 7:07) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 04 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT Highway Signs - May 4, 2011 Municipalities now have the option to decide what signage goes up along their highways. Nova Scotia Minister of Transportation, Bill Estabrooks, explains how the signage control amendment will work. (runs 7:07) 427 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110504_98417.mp3 Waycobah Chief Morley Googoo has been elected Regional Chief for Newfoundland and Nova Scotia with the Assembly of First Nations. He talks about his new role. (runs 9:46) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 04 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT Chief Concerns - May 4, 2011 Waycobah Chief Morley Googoo has been elected Regional Chief for Newfoundland and Nova Scotia with the Assembly of First Nations. He talks about his new role. (runs 9:46) 586 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110504_31562.mp3 Reporter Wendy Martin has an update on changing times within the Roman Catholic Church. Father Paul Abbass speaks for the Diocese of Antigonish. (runs 6:06) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 04 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT Changing Times - May 4, 2011 Reporter Wendy Martin has an update on changing times within the Roman Catholic Church. Father Paul Abbass speaks for the Diocese of Antigonish. (runs 6:06) 365 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110503_48020.mp3 Voters in Sydney-Victoria made their Mark again. We ask the re-elected MP, Mark Eyking, about the close race to win his seat for the fifth time. (runs 10:17) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 03 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT Eyking Win 2011 - May 3, 2011 Voters in Sydney-Victoria made their Mark again. We ask the re-elected MP, Mark Eyking, about the close race to win his seat for the fifth time. (runs 10:17) 618 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110503_92559.mp3 So voters sent shockwaves and tremors across our political landscape, hurling the Liberals into third place. But standing firm on solid ground was the re-elected MP for Cape Breton-Canso, Rodger Cuzner. (runs 10:17) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 03 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT Cuzner Win 2011 - May 3, 2011 So voters sent shockwaves and tremors across our political landscape, hurling the Liberals into third place. But standing firm on solid ground was the re-elected MP for Cape Breton-Canso, Rodger Cuzner. (runs 10:17) 617 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110502_23026.mp3 As part of CBC's "Live Right Now" campaign, we meet people involved in the "Learn To Run" the program at the YMCA in Sydney -- with hopes of inspiring you to lace up sneakers, too. Erin Pyke is the co-ordinator and Paul Mackenzie, a group leader. (runs 7:35) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 02 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT Learn To Run 3 - May 02, 2011 As part of CBC's "Live Right Now" campaign, we meet people involved in the "Learn To Run" the program at the YMCA in Sydney -- with hopes of inspiring you to lace up sneakers, too. Erin Pyke is the co-ordinator and Paul Mackenzie, a group leader. (runs 7:35) 456 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110502_95633.mp3 The new president of the Nova Scotia Community College is Don Bureaux. He was acting president for awhile, but now he has the role permanently. We ask him about the challenges he and his institution face. (runs 6:24) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 02 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT New NSCC President - May 2, 2011 The new president of the Nova Scotia Community College is Don Bureaux. He was acting president for awhile, but now he has the role permanently. We ask him about the challenges he and his institution face. (runs 6:24) 385 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110429_77919.mp3 Before you mark an X on your ballot, the candidates in Sydney-Victoria tell you why you should mark it for them, as we have the closing statements from our All Candidates Forum. (runs 5:19) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 29 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Forum Sydney-Victoria Closing Before you mark an X on your ballot, the candidates in Sydney-Victoria tell you why you should mark it for them, as we have the closing statements from our All Candidates Forum. (runs 5:19) 320 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110429_64434.mp3 The Atlantic Provinces Council on the Sciences is holding its Annual General Meeting at Cape Breton University. Lois Whitehead talks about the organization. (runs 7:39) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 29 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT The Appliance Of Science The Atlantic Provinces Council on the Sciences is holding its Annual General Meeting at Cape Breton University. Lois Whitehead talks about the organization. (runs 7:39) 460 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110429_43937.mp3 With more than 300 teachers expected to be laidoff across the province, seldom-used rules to protect permanent teachers will likely come into effect. Alexis Allen, president of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union, explains. (runs 7:55) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 29 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Lesson In Seniority Rights With more than 300 teachers expected to be laidoff across the province, seldom-used rules to protect permanent teachers will likely come into effect. Alexis Allen, president of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union, explains. (runs 7:55) 476 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110428_39115.mp3 Habitat for Humanity plans to renovate a house in Glace Bay and it's looking for volunteers to help. Find out more from Anne Connolly and Eldon MacDonald about the project. (runs 8:27) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 28 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Habitat Home Habitat for Humanity plans to renovate a house in Glace Bay and it's looking for volunteers to help. Find out more from Anne Connolly and Eldon MacDonald about the project. (runs 8:27) 507 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110428_67028.mp3 We've mixed Green, Orange, Blue and Red throughout this campaign and come up with some very colourful panels. Hear our partisan political panel in one last round as the federal election campaign enters its final days. (runs 17:49) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 28 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Political Panel 0428 We've mixed Green, Orange, Blue and Red throughout this campaign and come up with some very colourful panels. Hear our partisan political panel in one last round as the federal election campaign enters its final days. (runs 17:49) 1069 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110428_32065.mp3 More from the floor at our All Candidates Forum in Sydney-Victoria. This question and answer excerpt has the candidates responding to the issue of increased access to child care. (runs 7:34) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 28 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Forum Sydney-Victoria 5 More from the floor at our All Candidates Forum in Sydney-Victoria. This question and answer excerpt has the candidates responding to the issue of increased access to child care. (runs 7:34) 455 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110428_72412.mp3 We have another excerpt from our All Candidates Forum in Sydney-Victoria on the question of how Cape Breton will benefit from the Lower Churchill Falls hydro project. (runs 7:45) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 28 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Forum Sydney-Victoria 4 We have another excerpt from our All Candidates Forum in Sydney-Victoria on the question of how Cape Breton will benefit from the Lower Churchill Falls hydro project. (runs 7:45) 466 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110427_54092.mp3 Our community historian Jim St. Clair reveals the Royal connection of Prince William's Cape Breton cousins, as he traces the roots of William & Kate... and ends up in the Margaree Valley! (runs 10:09) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 27 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Jim St. Clair - A Royal Connection Our community historian Jim St. Clair reveals the Royal connection of Prince William's Cape Breton cousins, as he traces the roots of William & Kate... and ends up in the Margaree Valley! (runs 10:09) 609 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110427_41397.mp3 This really takes the cake: Our resident Royal watcher, Joy "The Royal" Doyle returns for a command performance on the subject of wedding cakes... and, on the origins of the multi-tiered wedding gateau. (runs 6:32) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 27 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Joy "The Royal" Doyle 0427 This really takes the cake: Our resident Royal watcher, Joy "The Royal" Doyle returns for a command performance on the subject of wedding cakes... and, on the origins of the multi-tiered wedding gateau. (runs 6:32) 393 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110427_18324.mp3 We look into pesticides and what you can and can't buy anymore for your yard. A representative from the Nova Scotia Environment Department, Steve Conway, explains the new ban. (run 9:05) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 27 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Pesticide Ban We look into pesticides and what you can and can't buy anymore for your yard. A representative from the Nova Scotia Environment Department, Steve Conway, explains the new ban. (run 9:05) 545 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110427_73802.mp3 Promises, promises. Your candidates in Sydney-Victoria tackle the question of "What will they do?" if they're elected, in another excerpt from our All Candidates Forum held in Membertou. (runs 8:09) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 27 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Forum Sydney-Victoria 3 Promises, promises. Your candidates in Sydney-Victoria tackle the question of "What will they do?" if they're elected, in another excerpt from our All Candidates Forum held in Membertou. (runs 8:09) 489 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110427_72539.mp3 Keeping our young people from Goin' Down the Road. Your candidates in Sydney-Victoria tackle that topic in another excerpt from our All Candidates Forum at Membertou. (runs 8:46) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 27 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Forum Sydney-Victoria 2 Keeping our young people from Goin' Down the Road. Your candidates in Sydney-Victoria tackle that topic in another excerpt from our All Candidates Forum at Membertou. (runs 8:46) 526 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110426_95205.mp3 Our series on the "Learn To Run" program at the YMCA in Sydney continues, in part 2, meet Valerie Dolhanty, a new participant in the program, and Erin Pyke, the program co-ordinator. (runs 7:32) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 26 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Learn To Run 2 Our series on the "Learn To Run" program at the YMCA in Sydney continues, in part 2, meet Valerie Dolhanty, a new participant in the program, and Erin Pyke, the program co-ordinator. (runs 7:32) 453 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110426_88530.mp3 Getting down to business with the four Sydney-Victoria candidates. They talk about what they'd do to help small business on our Island. (runs 8:01) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 26 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Forum Sydney-Victoria 1 Getting down to business with the four Sydney-Victoria candidates. They talk about what they'd do to help small business on our Island. (runs 8:01) 481 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110426_21025.mp3 We convene a non-partisan citizens panel consisting of John Ouellette, Kate Oland and Louise MacDonald. They talk about their perceptions of the election campaign so far. (runs 17:07) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 26 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Election Panel 0426 We convene a non-partisan citizens panel consisting of John Ouellette, Kate Oland and Louise MacDonald. They talk about their perceptions of the election campaign so far. (runs 17:07) 1027 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110426_19755.mp3 Hear the opening thoughts from the 4 candidates running in the riding of Sydney-Victoria, this is the first excerpt from our All Candidates Forum held recently in Membertou. (runs 7:12) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 26 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Forum Sydney-Victoria Opening Hear the opening thoughts from the 4 candidates running in the riding of Sydney-Victoria, this is the first excerpt from our All Candidates Forum held recently in Membertou. (runs 7:12) 432 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110421_81472.mp3 From our All Candidates Forum in Inverness, the four candidates in Cape Breton-Canso make their final pitch on why they deserve your vote on May 2nd. (runs 4:53) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 21 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Cape Breton-Canso Closing From our All Candidates Forum in Inverness, the four candidates in Cape Breton-Canso make their final pitch on why they deserve your vote on May 2nd. (runs 4:53) 294 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110421_29937.mp3 Paul Oldford is Director of Operational Services for the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board. Hear his response on the scaled-back renovations at Baddeck Academy. (runs 6:42) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 21 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Baddeck Academy Update Paul Oldford is Director of Operational Services for the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board. Hear his response on the scaled-back renovations at Baddeck Academy. (runs 6:42) 403 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110421_29031.mp3 As week four in the federal election campaign rolls along, we have our weekly visit with the Information Morning Political Panel. This week, the panelists were Neeta Kumar-Britten for the Liberals, Suzanne MacNeil for the NDP, Colin Harker for the Green Party and Stephen Tobin for the Conservatives. (runs 15:41) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 21 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Political Panel 0421 As week four in the federal election campaign rolls along, we have our weekly visit with the Information Morning Political Panel. This week, the panelists were Neeta Kumar-Britten for the Liberals, Suzanne MacNeil for the NDP, Colin Harker for the Green Party and Stephen Tobin for the Conservatives. (runs 15:41) 942 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110421_63406.mp3 The Liberal incumbent and candidate in Cape Breton-Canso is Rodger Cuzner. This is the last of our series of interviews with your federal candidates. (runs 14:40) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 21 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Rodger Cuzner The Liberal incumbent and candidate in Cape Breton-Canso is Rodger Cuzner. This is the last of our series of interviews with your federal candidates. (runs 14:40) 881 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110421_35016.mp3 One voter in Richmond County wanted to discuss other ideas, as he questioned the candidates in Cape Breton-Canso on young people in politics. We have another question and answer excerpt from our All Candidates Forum. (runs 9:59) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 21 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Forum Cape Breton-Canso 6 One voter in Richmond County wanted to discuss other ideas, as he questioned the candidates in Cape Breton-Canso on young people in politics. We have another question and answer excerpt from our All Candidates Forum. (runs 9:59) 600 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110420_79954.mp3 Our Windsor Watcher, Joy "The Royal" Doyle, on why Kate Middleton's family will never become bosom buddies with the Windsors. (runs 6:05) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 20 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Joy "The Royal" Doyle 0420 Our Windsor Watcher, Joy "The Royal" Doyle, on why Kate Middleton's family will never become bosom buddies with the Windsors. (runs 6:05) 365 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110420_63692.mp3 Cape Breton Regional Council debated and voted on the issue of flouridating municipal water recently, hear from both sides, those for and and those against the practise. (runs 8:30) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 20 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Flouride Decision Cape Breton Regional Council debated and voted on the issue of flouridating municipal water recently, hear from both sides, those for and and those against the practise. (runs 8:30) 511 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110420_77352.mp3 R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Find out what it means to the candidates of Cape Breton-Canso. The four would-be-MPs answer a question concerning respect for democracy on Parliament Hill... from John Archie MacKenzie of Belle Cote. (runs 8:44) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 20 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Forum Cape Breton-Canso 5 R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Find out what it means to the candidates of Cape Breton-Canso. The four would-be-MPs answer a question concerning respect for democracy on Parliament Hill... from John Archie MacKenzie of Belle Cote. (runs 8:44) 524 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110420_34302.mp3 The Green Party candidate in Sydney-Victoria is Chris Milburn, as our series of one-on-one chats with Cape Breton's candidates continues. (runs 14:50) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 20 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Chris Milburn The Green Party candidate in Sydney-Victoria is Chris Milburn, as our series of one-on-one chats with Cape Breton's candidates continues. (runs 14:50) 890 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110420_15426.mp3 Service Canada...and the Candidates. The four people looking for your ballot in Cape Breton-Canso answer a question on the closure of Service Canada Centres, as we have another excerpt from our All Candidates Forum in Inverness. (runs 10:03) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 20 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Forum Cape Breton-Canso 4 Service Canada...and the Candidates. The four people looking for your ballot in Cape Breton-Canso answer a question on the closure of Service Canada Centres, as we have another excerpt from our All Candidates Forum in Inverness. (runs 10:03) 604 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110419_31401.mp3 Our All Candidates Forum for Cape Breton-Canso was a chance for voters to ask questions of their candidates, and a woman in Inverness questioned the candidates on the Long Gun Registry. (runs 8:59) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 19 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Forum Cape Breton-Canso 3 Our All Candidates Forum for Cape Breton-Canso was a chance for voters to ask questions of their candidates, and a woman in Inverness questioned the candidates on the Long Gun Registry. (runs 8:59) 539 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110419_61366.mp3 The stalled Natural Resources Strategy was due in December. Charlie Parker, the provincial minister of Natural Resources, explains the holdup. (runs 10:32) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 19 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT The NS Forestry Strategy Update The stalled Natural Resources Strategy was due in December. Charlie Parker, the provincial minister of Natural Resources, explains the holdup. (runs 10:32) 632 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110419_28428.mp3 The Conservative's man in Cape Breton-Canso is candidate Derrick Kennedy of Little Lorraine, as our series of candidate profiles continues. (runs 14:11) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 19 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Derrick Kennedy The Conservative's man in Cape Breton-Canso is candidate Derrick Kennedy of Little Lorraine, as our series of candidate profiles continues. (runs 14:11) 852 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110419_52323.mp3 Rural Sustainability in the riding of Cape Breton-Canso. We have the first of our question and answer excerpts from our All Candidates Forum at Inverness Academy. (runs 9:07) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 19 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Forum Cape Breton-Canso 2 Rural Sustainability in the riding of Cape Breton-Canso. We have the first of our question and answer excerpts from our All Candidates Forum at Inverness Academy. (runs 9:07) 547 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110418_18331.mp3 Hear the opening remarks from candidates running in Cape Breton-Canso from our All Candidates Forum held recently in Mabou. (runs 7:24) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 18 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Forum Cape Breton-Canso 1 Hear the opening remarks from candidates running in Cape Breton-Canso from our All Candidates Forum held recently in Mabou. (runs 7:24) 444 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110418_84773.mp3 Meet people involved in Sydney's "Learn to Run" clinic -- sponsored by the "Fiddler's Run" and the YMCA. Erin Pyke is the co-ordinator of the program, and Elaine Riley is a runner. (runs 7:58) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 18 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Learn To Run 1 Meet people involved in Sydney's "Learn to Run" clinic -- sponsored by the "Fiddler's Run" and the YMCA. Erin Pyke is the co-ordinator of the program, and Elaine Riley is a runner. (runs 7:58) 479 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110418_13721.mp3 Meet Kathy MacLeod, who is the NDP candidate in the riding of Sydney-Victoria, as we continue our series of interviews with your candidates in this federal election. (runs 15:28) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 18 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Kathy MacLeod Meet Kathy MacLeod, who is the NDP candidate in the riding of Sydney-Victoria, as we continue our series of interviews with your candidates in this federal election. (runs 15:28) 929 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110418_21660.mp3 The Department of Natural Resources has yet to unveil its strategy for forestry and its future in Nova Scotia. And that has environmental groups concerned. Meet Raymond Plourde, Wilderness Co-ordinator, of the Ecology Action Centre. (runs 7:24) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 18 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT The NS Forestry Strategy The Department of Natural Resources has yet to unveil its strategy for forestry and its future in Nova Scotia. And that has environmental groups concerned. Meet Raymond Plourde, Wilderness Co-ordinator, of the Ecology Action Centre. (runs 7:24) 444 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110415_49658.mp3 Sydney Academy is home of the provincial debate champs. We meet some members of the team and ask them to put their powers of persuasion to the test. (runs 9:50) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 15 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT That's Not Debatable Sydney Academy is home of the provincial debate champs. We meet some members of the team and ask them to put their powers of persuasion to the test. (runs 9:50) 591 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110415_20850.mp3 Empowering young artists. We drop-in on an event at Sydney Academy to showcase student art. (runs 6:22) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 15 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT The Art Emporium Empowering young artists. We drop-in on an event at Sydney Academy to showcase student art. (runs 6:22) 382 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110415_43247.mp3 We find out how some students get a taste of future employment through the co-op program at Sydney Academy. (runs 6:24) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 15 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Trying Out Careers We find out how some students get a taste of future employment through the co-op program at Sydney Academy. (runs 6:24) 385 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110415_58914.mp3 Students from Sydney Academy cook up a wicked jam session. (runs 9:49) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 15 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Rock Kitchen Students from Sydney Academy cook up a wicked jam session. (runs 9:49) 589 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110413_89115.mp3 We meet Cecil Clarke, the Conservative candidate in the riding of Sydney-Victoria. (runs 14:51) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Cecil Clarke We meet Cecil Clarke, the Conservative candidate in the riding of Sydney-Victoria. (runs 14:51) 903 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110413_86343.mp3 One of Ernest Fenwick MacIntosh's victims prepares to read an impact statement today in court before MacIntosh is sentenced for sexual abuse. (runs 6:51) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Impact Statement One of Ernest Fenwick MacIntosh's victims prepares to read an impact statement today in court before MacIntosh is sentenced for sexual abuse. (runs 6:51) 429 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110412_90885.mp3 We meet Liberal candidate for Sydney-Victoria Mark Eyking. (runs 14:42) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Mark Eyking We meet Liberal candidate for Sydney-Victoria Mark Eyking. (runs 14:42) 458 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110412_66549.mp3 We meet Marney Simmons, the NDP candidate in the riding of Cape Breton-Canso. (runs 14:34) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Marney Simmons We meet Marney Simmons, the NDP candidate in the riding of Cape Breton-Canso. (runs 14:34) 454 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110412_32663.mp3 We find out why an upcoming meeting of the Lake Ainslie Historical Society will likely determine whether or not it will continue to exist. (runs 7:14) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Lake Ainslie Historical Society We find out why an upcoming meeting of the Lake Ainslie Historical Society will likely determine whether or not it will continue to exist. (runs 7:14) 234 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110411_24797.mp3 We recall our feature conversation with then Acting Police Chief Myles Burke as he prepared to step into the official role as Chief. (runs 7:05) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Remembering Myles Burke We recall our feature conversation with then Acting Police Chief Myles Burke as he prepared to step into the official role as Chief. (runs 7:05) 230 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110411_69706.mp3 Former Chief of Police in the CBRM recalls his relationship with Chief Myles Burke. (runs 6:27) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Edgar MacLeod Reflections Former Chief of Police in the CBRM recalls his relationship with Chief Myles Burke. (runs 6:27) 210 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110408_37336.mp3 Find out how a pilot program in the Cape Breton District Health Authority to help patients with the disease worked out. (runs 11:58) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Dealing with Dementia Find out how a pilot program in the Cape Breton District Health Authority to help patients with the disease worked out. (runs 11:58) 376 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110408_79793.mp3 The Eight Street After School Program in New Waterford just a got a hefty grant form the government. We find out what they do. (runs 5:00) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Eight Has Enough The Eight Street After School Program in New Waterford just a got a hefty grant form the government. We find out what they do. (runs 5:00) 167 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110407_24187.mp3 A Cape Breton man decides to return to Japan with his two young children. (runs 7:03) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Returning Home A Cape Breton man decides to return to Japan with his two young children. (runs 7:03) 229 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110406_40075.mp3 Here in Cape Breton there have been two events; one in 1909 and 1929. Jim St. Clair, our community historian, joins us on Then and Now. (runs 8:06) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Cape Breton Earthquakes Here in Cape Breton there have been two events; one in 1909 and 1929. Jim St. Clair, our community historian, joins us on Then and Now. (runs 8:06) 260 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110406_49842.mp3 Finance Minister Graham Steele talks about where your money will be going, according to his new provincial budget. (runs 6:28) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Money Talks Finance Minister Graham Steele talks about where your money will be going, according to his new provincial budget. (runs 6:28) 211 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110406_62699.mp3 We've asked 3 accomplished Cape Bretoners to give us their two cents worth on Finance Minister Graham Steele's new budget. Victoria County's Kate Oland, Richmond County's John Oulette and Louise MacDonald of Sydney join me in this half-hour of Cape Breton's Information Morning. (runs 15:53) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Budget Banter We've asked 3 accomplished Cape Bretoners to give us their two cents worth on Finance Minister Graham Steele's new budget. Victoria County's Kate Oland, Richmond County's John Oulette and Louise MacDonald of Sydney join me in this half-hour of Cape Breton's Information Morning. (runs 15:53) 493 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110405_47688.mp3 We talk about the family stress that comes with caring for elderly parents. (runs 7:09) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Stressed Out Siblings We talk about the family stress that comes with caring for elderly parents. (runs 7:09) 451 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110405_47705.mp3 The internet is all a-Twitter with election talk. (runs 6:33) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Local Internet Campaigns The internet is all a-Twitter with election talk. (runs 6:33) 415 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110405_47704.mp3 Original Broadcast: March 24th. Don MacIsaac is facilities manager at Cape Breton University. He spoke with CBC reporter Hal Higgins on Mainstreet, about the new Centre for Sustainability in Energy and the Environment that you see when you drive past CBU. (runs 5:31) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Centre for Sustainability Original Broadcast: March 24th. Don MacIsaac is facilities manager at Cape Breton University. He spoke with CBC reporter Hal Higgins on Mainstreet, about the new Centre for Sustainability in Energy and the Environment that you see when you drive past CBU. (runs 5:31) 354 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110404_47633.mp3 Come with us as we visit Richmond Academy in Louisdale to learn about "The Story Box" project and the unique way it's helping students in need. (runs 10:22) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Thinking Inside the Box Come with us as we visit Richmond Academy in Louisdale to learn about "The Story Box" project and the unique way it's helping students in need. (runs 10:22) 644 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110404_47632.mp3 Cape Breton could soon see the rise of a new magazine. We hear about the young publisher's dream for "Rising Tide". (runs 5:59) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Start the Presses Cape Breton could soon see the rise of a new magazine. We hear about the young publisher's dream for "Rising Tide". (runs 5:59) 381 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110331_47477.mp3 There are new ways to separate your waste in the CBRM. But the effort to go green has some seeing red. (runs 10:00) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Trash Rules There are new ways to separate your waste in the CBRM. But the effort to go green has some seeing red. (runs 10:00) 622 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110330_47402.mp3 A CBC investigation into the vegetables we consume turns up some un-appetizing news. Reporter Jack Julian joins us with more. (runs 8:25) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT You Are What You Eat A CBC investigation into the vegetables we consume turns up some un-appetizing news. Reporter Jack Julian joins us with more. (runs 8:25) 527 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110329_47354.mp3 A Cape Breton company looks at ways to cut down on people's reliance on fossil fuels. (runs 7:33) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT From Water to Wood A Cape Breton company looks at ways to cut down on people's reliance on fossil fuels. (runs 7:33) 475 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110328_47263.mp3 A physician who makes housecalls in Cape Breton. We'll hear more about Dr. Steven MacDougall's approach to an age-old problem. (runs 9:01) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Dr. Housecall A physician who makes housecalls in Cape Breton. We'll hear more about Dr. Steven MacDougall's approach to an age-old problem. (runs 9:01) 374 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110328_47265.mp3 A Sydney company gets all fired up to deliver educational programs to Ontario. We find out how MediaSpark is using gaming technology to teach kids business and financial literacy. (runs 5:48) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Gaming Technology Education A Sydney company gets all fired up to deliver educational programs to Ontario. We find out how MediaSpark is using gaming technology to teach kids business and financial literacy. (runs 5:48) 567 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110325_47181.mp3 This week, a panel of researchers gave the Federal Minister of Fisheries a report that says 73,000 grey seals should be culled. Reporter Yvonne LeBlanc-Smith spoke to Mike Hammill, one of the lead researchers, about how it arrived at that number and why. (runs 7:54) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT The Science Of Seals This week, a panel of researchers gave the Federal Minister of Fisheries a report that says 73,000 grey seals should be culled. Reporter Yvonne LeBlanc-Smith spoke to Mike Hammill, one of the lead researchers, about how it arrived at that number and why. (runs 7:54) 500 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110325_47186.mp3 An old paper looks for new owners. Vince MacLean is the Chair of the Board of Casket Printing and Publishing, he tells us about the sale of the Antigonish newspaper. (runs 7:17) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT The Casket Sale An old paper looks for new owners. Vince MacLean is the Chair of the Board of Casket Printing and Publishing, he tells us about the sale of the Antigonish newspaper. (runs 7:17) 463 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110325_47188.mp3 Even though the social economy is growing, we find out why banks and lending agencies are reluctant to pony up any cash as we conclude our series of research interviews with Professor George Karaphillis of Cape Breton University. (runs 6:17) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Show Me The Money - CBU Even though the social economy is growing, we find out why banks and lending agencies are reluctant to pony up any cash as we conclude our series of research interviews with Professor George Karaphillis of Cape Breton University. (runs 6:17) 403 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110324_47118.mp3 As Research Week continues on campus at Cape Breton University, we learn about an unusual bit of research being done about sexual perversions and disorders, Dr. Scott Stewart explains. (runs 8:22) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Strange Bedfellows - CBU As Research Week continues on campus at Cape Breton University, we learn about an unusual bit of research being done about sexual perversions and disorders, Dr. Scott Stewart explains. (runs 8:22) 528 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110324_47117.mp3 Find out about a program for families run by Addiction Services that helps families and children avoid problems with drugs, alcohol, and dangerous behaviour. (runs 14:08) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Stronger Families, Better Decisions Find out about a program for families run by Addiction Services that helps families and children avoid problems with drugs, alcohol, and dangerous behaviour. (runs 14:08) 874 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110324_47115.mp3 Reporter Wendy Martin tells us about the C-difficile outbreak in Cape Breton. Currently, there are 21 patients infected with this nasty bacteria, and four people have died. (runs 5:59) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Battling Bacteria Reporter Wendy Martin tells us about the C-difficile outbreak in Cape Breton. Currently, there are 21 patients infected with this nasty bacteria, and four people have died. (runs 5:59) 385 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110323_47056.mp3 The Columbus Center of Toronto has received federal funding for a project called "Italian Canadians as Enemy Aliens: Memories of World War II". Nick Sehl is the Nova Scotia researcher who's hoping to hear from people in Cape Breton who have memories of this time. (runs 8:33) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Preserving Painful Memories The Columbus Center of Toronto has received federal funding for a project called "Italian Canadians as Enemy Aliens: Memories of World War II". Nick Sehl is the Nova Scotia researcher who's hoping to hear from people in Cape Breton who have memories of this time. (runs 8:33) 539 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110323_47070.mp3 Historians and genealogists venture many avenues for information during their research. On Then & Now, our Community Historian Jim St. Clair explores the personal diary of Mary Wood Smith of Smithville of 1891. (runs 7:35) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Jim St. Clair - Diary Research Historians and genealogists venture many avenues for information during their research. On Then & Now, our Community Historian Jim St. Clair explores the personal diary of Mary Wood Smith of Smithville of 1891. (runs 7:35) 481 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110323_47057.mp3 Its Research Week at CBU, find out why being able to carry out and present research is key on campus. Jodi McDavid is a research support officer, and Katie Beaver is a fourth year student in the Bachelor of Arts in Community Studies program. (runs 9:49) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Beyond An Academic Exercise - CBU Its Research Week at CBU, find out why being able to carry out and present research is key on campus. Jodi McDavid is a research support officer, and Katie Beaver is a fourth year student in the Bachelor of Arts in Community Studies program. (runs 9:49) 615 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110322_47016.mp3 During our series on Research Week at CBU, meet Dr. Diane Janes, an associate Professor and Chair of the Education Department School of Graduate and Professional Studies at CBU, who's helping post secondary institutions figure our how to adapt to a whole new way of learning. (runs 8:06) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT High Tech Education - CBU During our series on Research Week at CBU, meet Dr. Diane Janes, an associate Professor and Chair of the Education Department School of Graduate and Professional Studies at CBU, who's helping post secondary institutions figure our how to adapt to a whole new way of learning. (runs 8:06) 512 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110322_47014.mp3 Cape Breton County Economic Development Authority, and Chef Lars Willum cooked up an idea to make newcomers to Cape Breton feel at home. "Be My Guest", a local cable cooking program, will demonstrate how. (runs 5:34) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Cooking With Newcomers Cape Breton County Economic Development Authority, and Chef Lars Willum cooked up an idea to make newcomers to Cape Breton feel at home. "Be My Guest", a local cable cooking program, will demonstrate how. (runs 5:34) 361 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110321_46953.mp3 As we launch a series to celebrate Research Week at Cape Breton University, we meet Biology Professor Vielka Salazar who's energized about her work with electric fish that could eventually help treat people with conditions like depression. (runs 8:45) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Some Shocking Discoveries - CBU As we launch a series to celebrate Research Week at Cape Breton University, we meet Biology Professor Vielka Salazar who's energized about her work with electric fish that could eventually help treat people with conditions like depression. (runs 8:45) 552 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110321_46955.mp3 Adding youthful voices to the discussion in the CBRM is why one councillor is proposing the creation of a youth council. Councillor Kim Desveaux explains her proposal. (runs 9:57) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Proposing A Youth Council Adding youthful voices to the discussion in the CBRM is why one councillor is proposing the creation of a youth council. Councillor Kim Desveaux explains her proposal. (runs 9:57) 623 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110318_46875.mp3 In May, Jean Marie Deveaux of Port Hawkesbury, will be installed as the first female president of the Royal Canadian Legion's Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command, she talks about her new role. (runs 8:03) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Legion Leader In May, Jean Marie Deveaux of Port Hawkesbury, will be installed as the first female president of the Royal Canadian Legion's Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command, she talks about her new role. (runs 8:03) 509 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110317_46801.mp3 The Bras d'Or Lakes Festival Association held it's first Annual General Meeting recently in Whycocomagh. John Aylward, the Chair of the Development Board, explains the plans for the new organization to celebrate the region. (runs 5:02) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Shoring Up More Tourism The Bras d'Or Lakes Festival Association held it's first Annual General Meeting recently in Whycocomagh. John Aylward, the Chair of the Development Board, explains the plans for the new organization to celebrate the region. (runs 5:02) 329 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110316_46728.mp3 We see the light with author Alexander MacLeod. He'll read from his Giller nominated book "Light Lifting" at Cape Breton University today, but first he stopped by our studio for a chat. (runs 7:36) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT 2010 Giller Nominee We see the light with author Alexander MacLeod. He'll read from his Giller nominated book "Light Lifting" at Cape Breton University today, but first he stopped by our studio for a chat. (runs 7:36) 482 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110316_46800.mp3 We follow-up with Mark Sparrow of Sydney who is back home from his visit to Sri Lanka, he tells us about his co-operative study mission and the work he did there. (runs 9:18) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Man On A Mission We follow-up with Mark Sparrow of Sydney who is back home from his visit to Sri Lanka, he tells us about his co-operative study mission and the work he did there. (runs 9:18) 583 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110315_46666.mp3 East Coast Credit Union may be amalgamating with the Heritage Credit Union, based in the Halifax area. Hear from a critic and a supporter on the proposed merger. (runs 12:46) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Branching Out East Coast Credit Union may be amalgamating with the Heritage Credit Union, based in the Halifax area. Hear from a critic and a supporter on the proposed merger. (runs 12:46) 792 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110315_46662.mp3 Anton Smith is the U.S. Consul General for Atlantic Canada. While he is in Cape Breton, we invited him into our studio to discuss his job, and ask him why he's in town. (runs 9:59) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Star Spangled Guest Anton Smith is the U.S. Consul General for Atlantic Canada. While he is in Cape Breton, we invited him into our studio to discuss his job, and ask him why he's in town. (runs 9:59) 625 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110315_46663.mp3 Many related to the paving industry say the Nova Scotia government's trying to steam roll over them. Bill Estabrooks, the Minister of Transportation, tells us more about the province's plan to start up a mobile asphalt plant. (runs 8:46) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Paving The Way Many related to the paving industry say the Nova Scotia government's trying to steam roll over them. Bill Estabrooks, the Minister of Transportation, tells us more about the province's plan to start up a mobile asphalt plant. (runs 8:46) 552 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110314_46589.mp3 Last year, our CBC colleagues in Halifax created a calendar to raise money for Feed Nova Scotia. This year, we're teaming up with our sister show in Halifax to look for painters from one end of the province to the other, and we invite you to be one of them. (runs 7:50) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Beautiful Way To Raise Money Last year, our CBC colleagues in Halifax created a calendar to raise money for Feed Nova Scotia. This year, we're teaming up with our sister show in Halifax to look for painters from one end of the province to the other, and we invite you to be one of them. (runs 7:50) 504 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110314_46588.mp3 Reporter Hal Higgins brings us a quick run-down of events that continue to muddy the metaphorical waters regarding the dredging of Sydney Habour. (runs 7:25) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Port Development Update Reporter Hal Higgins brings us a quick run-down of events that continue to muddy the metaphorical waters regarding the dredging of Sydney Habour. (runs 7:25) 479 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110311_46526.mp3 Membertou First Nation, in Sydney, is a growing and evolving community. The model for other First Nations, Membertou has presented a plastic model of an 18 million dollar sports complex it may build. Senior Advisor Dan Christmas explains. (runs 5:21) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Sporting Complex Model Membertou First Nation, in Sydney, is a growing and evolving community. The model for other First Nations, Membertou has presented a plastic model of an 18 million dollar sports complex it may build. Senior Advisor Dan Christmas explains. (runs 5:21) 356 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110312_46525.mp3 The family that builds together, wins awards together. Ted Van Zutphen of the Zutphen Group talks about their business being named the Nova Scotia Family Enterprise of the Year. (runs 8:25) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT All In The Family The family that builds together, wins awards together. Ted Van Zutphen of the Zutphen Group talks about their business being named the Nova Scotia Family Enterprise of the Year. (runs 8:25) 540 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110310_46443.mp3 Cape Breton lawyer Lee Anne MacLeod of Sydney has just returned from the sub continent where she was working on projects with Rotary International, and she talks about her journey. (runs 9:01) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Impressions Of India Cape Breton lawyer Lee Anne MacLeod of Sydney has just returned from the sub continent where she was working on projects with Rotary International, and she talks about her journey. (runs 9:01) 576 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110310_46445.mp3 NSCC - Marconi Campus and the CB District Health Authority are hosting a "Males in Healthcare Expo", Norma Musgrave teaches Practical Nursing at Marconi Campus, and has details of the event. (runs 7:58) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Florence Nightingale / Lawrence Nightingale NSCC - Marconi Campus and the CB District Health Authority are hosting a "Males in Healthcare Expo", Norma Musgrave teaches Practical Nursing at Marconi Campus, and has details of the event. (runs 7:58) 513 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110310_46447.mp3 Reporter Norma Jean MacPhee tells us about "Mixed" - an art show featuring only students which has been organized by Fine Buy Design, a Junior Achievement company. (runs 6:51) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Celebrating And Selling Art Reporter Norma Jean MacPhee tells us about "Mixed" - an art show featuring only students which has been organized by Fine Buy Design, a Junior Achievement company. (runs 6:51) 446 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110309_46387.mp3 A heated discussion on "Then and Now", with news that a blacksmith shop is to open in Whycocomagh, Jim St. Clair shapes a tale around the history of the ancient craft in the area. (runs 7:58) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Jim St. Clair - Blacksmithing A heated discussion on "Then and Now", with news that a blacksmith shop is to open in Whycocomagh, Jim St. Clair shapes a tale around the history of the ancient craft in the area. (runs 7:58) 513 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110309_46384.mp3 Former President of Home Depot Canada, Annette Verschuren talks about her new role as chair of the Governor General's Canadian Leadership Conference. (runs 10:27) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Follow The Leader Former President of Home Depot Canada, Annette Verschuren talks about her new role as chair of the Governor General's Canadian Leadership Conference. (runs 10:27) 662 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110308_46332.mp3 The owners of a small gas station in Judique, Inverness County are circulating a petition to try to get better price margins for small gasoline retailers. Tawnya Walters talks about the fuel business. (runs 8:49) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Fuel For Thought The owners of a small gas station in Judique, Inverness County are circulating a petition to try to get better price margins for small gasoline retailers. Tawnya Walters talks about the fuel business. (runs 8:49) 564 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110308_46331.mp3 CBC Reporter Joan Weeks speaks with two young women who feel the Justice System failed them, after their abuser was sentenced to house arrest for sexually assaulting them. (runs 7:01) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Second Thoughts CBC Reporter Joan Weeks speaks with two young women who feel the Justice System failed them, after their abuser was sentenced to house arrest for sexually assaulting them. (runs 7:01) 456 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110308_46333.mp3 Our "Information Morning Goes To School" Contest for 2011 comes to an end with this entry, the sixth and final submission, from Rankin School of The Narrows in Iona. (runs 3:45) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Information Morning Goes To School 6 - 2011 Our "Information Morning Goes To School" Contest for 2011 comes to an end with this entry, the sixth and final submission, from Rankin School of The Narrows in Iona. (runs 3:45) 260 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110307_46289.mp3 We ask an analyst about the pharmaceutical industry. Joseph D'Cruz is the Pharmacy Management Chair at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. (runs 6:06) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT The Pharmaceutical Market We ask an analyst about the pharmaceutical industry. Joseph D'Cruz is the Pharmacy Management Chair at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. (runs 6:06) 388 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110307_46291.mp3 For the more than one and a half billion Muslims, the Qur'an is the key document in their faith. While the Bible has been dissected and debated for centuries, study guides to the Qur'an are relatively rare. Professor Robert Campbell of Cape Breton University is changing that with his second look into that holy book. (runs 16:18) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Women, War, And Hypocrites For the more than one and a half billion Muslims, the Qur'an is the key document in their faith. While the Bible has been dissected and debated for centuries, study guides to the Qur'an are relatively rare. Professor Robert Campbell of Cape Breton University is changing that with his second look into that holy book. (runs 16:18) 1001 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110304_46208.mp3 The owners of Galloping Cows Fine Foods in Port Hood have returned from Hollywood. Joanne Schmidt explains their experience at this year's Academy Awards as they handed out a taste of Cape Breton. (runs 9:31) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Jamming At The Oscars The owners of Galloping Cows Fine Foods in Port Hood have returned from Hollywood. Joanne Schmidt explains their experience at this year's Academy Awards as they handed out a taste of Cape Breton. (runs 9:31) 593 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110304_46210.mp3 The Unama'ki Training and Education Center in Eskasoni will celebrate the opening of its new building today. We get a preview of the opening, and a review of the program from the Director of Education Elizabeth Cremo. (runs 7:19) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Home Of Its Own The Unama'ki Training and Education Center in Eskasoni will celebrate the opening of its new building today. We get a preview of the opening, and a review of the program from the Director of Education Elizabeth Cremo. (runs 7:19) 462 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110304_46209.mp3 The third annual "Information Morning Goes To School" Contest has six schools competing for our visit and radio broadcast. Now, from the students at Malcolm Munroe Memorial Junior High, our inaugural winner, this entry. (runs 2:38) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Information Morning Goes To School 5 - 2011 The third annual "Information Morning Goes To School" Contest has six schools competing for our visit and radio broadcast. Now, from the students at Malcolm Munroe Memorial Junior High, our inaugural winner, this entry. (runs 2:38) 180 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110303_46140.mp3 A creative idea to breathe new life into the old firehall in Whycocomagh. Grant Haverstock is a Blacksmith from Port Hawkesbury who's setting up shop there with enthusiasm. (runs 6:26) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Firehouse Ironworks A creative idea to breathe new life into the old firehall in Whycocomagh. Grant Haverstock is a Blacksmith from Port Hawkesbury who's setting up shop there with enthusiasm. (runs 6:26) 408 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110303_46142.mp3 Six schools in Cape Breton get an A for effort for entering our "Information Morning Goes To School" Contest. This is the third contest, and the third time we've received an entry from the students at Sydney Academy. (runs 3:32) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Information Morning Goes To School 4 - 2011 Six schools in Cape Breton get an A for effort for entering our "Information Morning Goes To School" Contest. This is the third contest, and the third time we've received an entry from the students at Sydney Academy. (runs 3:32) 235 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110302_46078.mp3 In the final installment of our feature interview on the history of oil & gas in Nova Scotia. We talk political horse-trading, overblown expectations, and why the petroleum industry off NS has been more fizzle than pop. (runs 14:03) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Offshore Dream Pt. 3 In the final installment of our feature interview on the history of oil & gas in Nova Scotia. We talk political horse-trading, overblown expectations, and why the petroleum industry off NS has been more fizzle than pop. (runs 14:03) 865 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110302_46076.mp3 Constable Greg Sophocleous of the Cape Breton Regional Police has a new job. He's investigating illegal dumping of garbage throughout the municipality, and charging those responsible. (runs 6:53) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Illegal Dumping Investigator Constable Greg Sophocleous of the Cape Breton Regional Police has a new job. He's investigating illegal dumping of garbage throughout the municipality, and charging those responsible. (runs 6:53) 435 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110302_46075.mp3 Nova Scotia's three signature resorts, including the Keltic lodge are no longer making money. CBC New Brunswick Reporter Connell Smith has a similar story about New Brunswick's iconic Algonquin Hotel. (runs 8:06) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Another Inn In Trouble Nova Scotia's three signature resorts, including the Keltic lodge are no longer making money. CBC New Brunswick Reporter Connell Smith has a similar story about New Brunswick's iconic Algonquin Hotel. (runs 8:06) 508 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110301_46143.mp3 So far, we've played entries from Richmond Academy and Inverness Education Centre Academy, both new entrants in the contest. Now, from Breton Education Center in New Waterford, this year's pitch from the Entrepreneurship 12 class. (runs 2:38) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Information Morning Goes To School 3 - 2011 So far, we've played entries from Richmond Academy and Inverness Education Centre Academy, both new entrants in the contest. Now, from Breton Education Center in New Waterford, this year's pitch from the Entrepreneurship 12 class. (runs 2:38) 181 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110301_46020.mp3 The Stirling Pharma plant in North Sydney has only a handfull of employees, and hasn't produced any pharmaceuticals. Wayne Miller, the company's Vice-President of Sales and Marketing, has an update on the status of the facility. (runs 5:25) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Pharmaceutical Plant Update The Stirling Pharma plant in North Sydney has only a handfull of employees, and hasn't produced any pharmaceuticals. Wayne Miller, the company's Vice-President of Sales and Marketing, has an update on the status of the facility. (runs 5:25) 343 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110301_46022.mp3 Meet the little boy from Inverness County who's the subject of a new book by famed children's author Robert Munsch. Eight-year-old Luke Van Zutphen is excited to be the main character in "Moose!" (runs 6:59) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Luke And The Moose! Meet the little boy from Inverness County who's the subject of a new book by famed children's author Robert Munsch. Eight-year-old Luke Van Zutphen is excited to be the main character in "Moose!" (runs 6:59) 437 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110301_46021.mp3 In Part 2 of our series on the history of oil & gas in Nova Scotia, we look at first oil at Cohassett-Panuke... and the war over the inshore off the coast of Cape Breton with Authors Jim Meek and Eleanor Beaton. (runs 13:37) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Offshore Dream Pt. 2 In Part 2 of our series on the history of oil & gas in Nova Scotia, we look at first oil at Cohassett-Panuke... and the war over the inshore off the coast of Cape Breton with Authors Jim Meek and Eleanor Beaton. (runs 13:37) 835 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110228_45972.mp3 Authors Jim Meek and Eleanor Beaton talk about their new book, "Offshore Dream: A History of Nova Scotia's Oil & Gas Industry", which charts the history of Nova Scotia's often-unrequited love affair with offshore oil & gas. (runs 13:49) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Offshore Dream Pt. 1 Authors Jim Meek and Eleanor Beaton talk about their new book, "Offshore Dream: A History of Nova Scotia's Oil & Gas Industry", which charts the history of Nova Scotia's often-unrequited love affair with offshore oil & gas. (runs 13:49) 847 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110228_45973.mp3 On the final day of African Heritage Month, Cape Breton University's Viola Desmond Chair in Social Justice, Graham Reynolds, and Viola Desmond's sister, Wanda Robson, reflect on the history of racial discrimination in Nova Scotia. (runs 10:48) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Discrimination Discussion On the final day of African Heritage Month, Cape Breton University's Viola Desmond Chair in Social Justice, Graham Reynolds, and Viola Desmond's sister, Wanda Robson, reflect on the history of racial discrimination in Nova Scotia. (runs 10:48) 665 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110225_45903.mp3 Mina Gad is an Egyptian student attending Cape Breton University. He talks about the upheaval, his family and what's been going on in his homeland. (runs 9:11) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Events In Egypt Mina Gad is an Egyptian student attending Cape Breton University. He talks about the upheaval, his family and what's been going on in his homeland. (runs 9:11) 577 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110225_45904.mp3 An occupational therapist and a physiotherapist with the Cape Breton District Health Authority offer some timely advice about how you can reduce the strain and the pain of shoveling heavy, wet snow. (runs 7:22) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Snow Shoveling Advice An occupational therapist and a physiotherapist with the Cape Breton District Health Authority offer some timely advice about how you can reduce the strain and the pain of shoveling heavy, wet snow. (runs 7:22) 468 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110224_45815.mp3 Waycobah First Nation has a multi-million dollar bill to pay the Federal Government because it didn't collect gas tax on sales at Rod's One Stop. Chief Morley Googoo says it will take decades to pay it off. (runs 6:11) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Gas Pain Waycobah First Nation has a multi-million dollar bill to pay the Federal Government because it didn't collect gas tax on sales at Rod's One Stop. Chief Morley Googoo says it will take decades to pay it off. (runs 6:11) 397 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110224_45817.mp3 Investing for your retirement and in the Cape Breton economy at the same time. Steve Lilley, Chair of New Dawn Holdings, explains their latest investment tool. (runs 8:26) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Putting Your Money Where Your Community Is Investing for your retirement and in the Cape Breton economy at the same time. Steve Lilley, Chair of New Dawn Holdings, explains their latest investment tool. (runs 8:26) 532 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110224_45819.mp3 Volunteers in Sydney Mines have dreams of restoring one of the visible reminders of the town's past, the old Company homes known as Red Brick Row on Main Street. Reporter Yvonne Leblanc-Smith took a tour. (runs 7:36) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Restoration Project Volunteers in Sydney Mines have dreams of restoring one of the visible reminders of the town's past, the old Company homes known as Red Brick Row on Main Street. Reporter Yvonne Leblanc-Smith took a tour. (runs 7:36) 481 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110224_45820.mp3 The Sydney area is about to get its second Farmer's Market. Vendor Rosie Smith talks about the new market as it prepares for a grand opening this weekend. (runs 6:39) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Downtown Farmer's Market The Sydney area is about to get its second Farmer's Market. Vendor Rosie Smith talks about the new market as it prepares for a grand opening this weekend. (runs 6:39) 424 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110223_45751.mp3 The organizers of the Cape Breton Fiddlers Run are looking for volunteers. Find out how you can get involved and how we're getting involved as part of CBC's "Live Right Now" project. (runs 8:12) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Run This Way The organizers of the Cape Breton Fiddlers Run are looking for volunteers. Find out how you can get involved and how we're getting involved as part of CBC's "Live Right Now" project. (runs 8:12) 517 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110223_45753.mp3 On "Then and Now", Community Historian Jim St. Clair explores via the past the colourful history of Paint Street in Port Hawkesbury. (runs 6:37) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Jim St. Clair - Paint Street On "Then and Now", Community Historian Jim St. Clair explores via the past the colourful history of Paint Street in Port Hawkesbury. (runs 6:37) 422 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110223_45810.mp3 Our second entry comes to us from the west side of the Island. Inverness Education Center / Academy is a P-12 school with about 290 students who come from the Village of Inverness and surrounding areas of the county. (runs 4:55) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Information Morning Goes To School 2 - 2011 Our second entry comes to us from the west side of the Island. Inverness Education Center / Academy is a P-12 school with about 290 students who come from the Village of Inverness and surrounding areas of the county. (runs 4:55) 320 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110222_45699.mp3 We find out if the Strait Regional School Board passed a motion last night to place two schools back on the review list for closure and add a new one. (runs 7:44) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Strait Regional School Review We find out if the Strait Regional School Board passed a motion last night to place two schools back on the review list for closure and add a new one. (runs 7:44) 489 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110222_45700.mp3 The former manager of the Keltic Lodge is back to try to reverse the fortunes of the slumping resort. We speak with Jim Frise about his plans. (runs 10:57) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT An Extended Stay The former manager of the Keltic Lodge is back to try to reverse the fortunes of the slumping resort. We speak with Jim Frise about his plans. (runs 10:57) 682 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110221_45645.mp3 Striving to reach the peak in tourism. Tourist industry types will take a trip to Cheticamp next week. (runs 7:16) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Cheticamp Tourism Summit Striving to reach the peak in tourism. Tourist industry types will take a trip to Cheticamp next week. (runs 7:16) 461 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110221_45644.mp3 We'll have advice on RRSPs and we'll talk about a little known program aimed at helping low-income Canadians save for their children's education costs. (runs 7:35) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Canada Learning Bonds We'll have advice on RRSPs and we'll talk about a little known program aimed at helping low-income Canadians save for their children's education costs. (runs 7:35) 481 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110221_45643.mp3 Team Nova Scotia's cross-country ski team gets set for competition at the 2011 Canada Games in Halifax. We interview head coach Daniel Murray of Dingwall. (runs 6:27) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Hoping To Find Gold In The Snow Team Nova Scotia's cross-country ski team gets set for competition at the 2011 Canada Games in Halifax. We interview head coach Daniel Murray of Dingwall. (runs 6:27) 413 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110218_45558.mp3 Investing in your retirement could also mean investing in your community. Find out about two new Community Development Investment Funds on offer from BCA Holdings. (runs 6:05) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Saving For Retirement Investing in your retirement could also mean investing in your community. Find out about two new Community Development Investment Funds on offer from BCA Holdings. (runs 6:05) 390 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110217_45466.mp3 Our conversation about what to do about all that snow on your roof raised a few questions. We'll get them answered as we dial up Paul Pettipas, CEO of the Nova Scotia Home Builders' Association, once again. (runs 7:15) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Snow On Your Roof Re-visited Our conversation about what to do about all that snow on your roof raised a few questions. We'll get them answered as we dial up Paul Pettipas, CEO of the Nova Scotia Home Builders' Association, once again. (runs 7:15) 461 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110216_45386.mp3 The Nova Scotia Home Builders' Association says your roof can handle the snow load so there's no need to endanger yourself by shoveling snow off your roof. Association CEO Paul Pettipas explains. (runs 4:17) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Snow On The Roof The Nova Scotia Home Builders' Association says your roof can handle the snow load so there's no need to endanger yourself by shoveling snow off your roof. Association CEO Paul Pettipas explains. (runs 4:17) 283 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110216_45388.mp3 He goes to council in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality so you don't have to. Reporter Hal Higgins has the best bits of the latest debate and discussion. (runs 8:02) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT CBRM Council 0215 He goes to council in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality so you don't have to. Reporter Hal Higgins has the best bits of the latest debate and discussion. (runs 8:02) 507 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110215_45346.mp3 If you're interested to know what was said and heard at the Monday meeting of Inverness County Council, you're in luck. Our municipal man, Rankin MacDonald, has all the details. (runs 6:59) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Inverness County Council If you're interested to know what was said and heard at the Monday meeting of Inverness County Council, you're in luck. Our municipal man, Rankin MacDonald, has all the details. (runs 6:59) 444 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110216_45344.mp3 Nova Scotia's Auditor General Jacques LaPointe discusses the recent RCMP report into MLAs' expenses, and the charges laid against three former MLA's and one sitting independent MLA. (runs 7:31) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT No Hearts And Flowers Nova Scotia's Auditor General Jacques LaPointe discusses the recent RCMP report into MLAs' expenses, and the charges laid against three former MLA's and one sitting independent MLA. (runs 7:31) 477 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110215_45345.mp3 Reporter Holly Conners met with Michelle Theriault, Coordinator of the Marine Centre at the Universite Sainte-Anne - Petit-de-Grat campus, who is researching the handling and storage of live snow crab. (run 6:52) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Catching A Great Idea Reporter Holly Conners met with Michelle Theriault, Coordinator of the Marine Centre at the Universite Sainte-Anne - Petit-de-Grat campus, who is researching the handling and storage of live snow crab. (run 6:52) 437 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110215_45348.mp3 Each and every junior high and high school in Cape Breton has reason to be proud. What we want to know is, why are you proud of your school? Well, students at one school in Richmond County have some interesting and unusual reasons. (runs 7:51) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Information Morning Goes To School 1 - 2011 Each and every junior high and high school in Cape Breton has reason to be proud. What we want to know is, why are you proud of your school? Well, students at one school in Richmond County have some interesting and unusual reasons. (runs 7:51) 497 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110214_45260.mp3 The Canada Games in Halifax sparks memories for many Cape Bretoners from when we hosted the games 24 years ago. Our Sports Columnist Charlie Cuff spoke with Danielle Smith of Howie Center, who was a member of team Nova Scotia in 1987. (runs 6:44) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Canada Games Memories The Canada Games in Halifax sparks memories for many Cape Bretoners from when we hosted the games 24 years ago. Our Sports Columnist Charlie Cuff spoke with Danielle Smith of Howie Center, who was a member of team Nova Scotia in 1987. (runs 6:44) 429 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110214_45405.mp3 A Cape Bretoner has been chosen to visit Sri Lanka for two weeks, Mark Sparrow will be a study tour participant sponsored by the Canadian Co-operative Association and the Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada. (runs 8:00) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Study Mission In Sri Lanka A Cape Bretoner has been chosen to visit Sri Lanka for two weeks, Mark Sparrow will be a study tour participant sponsored by the Canadian Co-operative Association and the Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada. (runs 8:00) 506 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110214_45265.mp3 Mother Nature has been kind to skiiers this winter, and that's been good news for the recently re-opened Ski Cape Smokey. Larry Dauphinee, chair of the volunteer group operating the hill, provides an update on the operation. (runs 5:36) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Skiing In Ingonish Mother Nature has been kind to skiiers this winter, and that's been good news for the recently re-opened Ski Cape Smokey. Larry Dauphinee, chair of the volunteer group operating the hill, provides an update on the operation. (runs 5:36) 361 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110211_45189.mp3 Halifax is hosting the 2011 Canada Games. Reporter Holly Conners went to Riverview High School where there's a contingent of five athletes who'll be competing in various sports at the games. (runs 6:20) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Cape Bretoners Competing Halifax is hosting the 2011 Canada Games. Reporter Holly Conners went to Riverview High School where there's a contingent of five athletes who'll be competing in various sports at the games. (runs 6:20) 406 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110211_45188.mp3 A lesson in political maneuvering. Cape Breton University Professor Tom Urbaniak grades the Nova Scotia NDP government's performance on the recent education cuts. (runs 14:01) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Political Brilliance Or Blunder A lesson in political maneuvering. Cape Breton University Professor Tom Urbaniak grades the Nova Scotia NDP government's performance on the recent education cuts. (runs 14:01) 866 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110210_45110.mp3 Sydney Lawyer Lee Anne MacLeod and her husband are members of the Sunrise Rotary Club in Sydney. They're going to India as part of a project to help eliminate polio and to help build a dam. (runs 6:18) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Project In India Sydney Lawyer Lee Anne MacLeod and her husband are members of the Sunrise Rotary Club in Sydney. They're going to India as part of a project to help eliminate polio and to help build a dam. (runs 6:18) 404 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110210_45119.mp3 The community of Whycocomagh is making plans and raising money to open its first daycare this Fall. Sandra MacLean is a director with the Whycocomagh Development Commission and she describes their plans. (runs 6:51) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Childcare Challenge The community of Whycocomagh is making plans and raising money to open its first daycare this Fall. Sandra MacLean is a director with the Whycocomagh Development Commission and she describes their plans. (runs 6:51) 436 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110209_45063.mp3 Cape Bretons two school board superintendents crunch the numbers on the revised budget cuts of 2.4 percent announced yesterday. Ambrose White and Jack Beaton talk about what they face this year. (runs 12:45) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Crunching The Numbers Cape Bretons two school board superintendents crunch the numbers on the revised budget cuts of 2.4 percent announced yesterday. Ambrose White and Jack Beaton talk about what they face this year. (runs 12:45) 790 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110209_45062.mp3 Reporter Joan Weeks does the math to figure out how much school boards are spending on administration, and teachers salaries on the Island. (runs 9:02) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT School Board Salaries Reporter Joan Weeks does the math to figure out how much school boards are spending on administration, and teachers salaries on the Island. (runs 9:02) 568 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110208_44994.mp3 Father Greg MacLeod, a Laurentian Energy board member, weighs in on who should steer the dredging and development of Sydney Harbour. (runs 6:45) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Piloting The Harbour Development Father Greg MacLeod, a Laurentian Energy board member, weighs in on who should steer the dredging and development of Sydney Harbour. (runs 6:45) 430 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110208_44996.mp3 Meet 22-year-old Darcy Harte of Louisbourg, he is Cape Breton's newest builder of wooden boats. He's presently working on his second hand-made wooden rowboat - a dorey! Steve Sutherland dropped by the workshop to view the work-in-progress. (runs 12:32) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Louisbourg Boatbuilder Meet 22-year-old Darcy Harte of Louisbourg, he is Cape Breton's newest builder of wooden boats. He's presently working on his second hand-made wooden rowboat - a dorey! Steve Sutherland dropped by the workshop to view the work-in-progress. (runs 12:32) 778 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110207_44931.mp3 The federal government has received a complaint disputing the last band election in Waycobah First Nation. Natalie Nepton is the Director of Band Governance for the federal Department of Indian and Northern Affairs, she explains the appeal process. (runs 9:49) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Election Result Appeal The federal government has received a complaint disputing the last band election in Waycobah First Nation. Natalie Nepton is the Director of Band Governance for the federal Department of Indian and Northern Affairs, she explains the appeal process. (runs 9:49) 619 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110207_44929.mp3 Tim Gilfoy, CEO of the Strait of Canso Superport Corporation, shares his thoughts on putting the "Port" in Port Hawkesbury. The Town has released its new master plan for its port facilities. (runs 6:27) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Port Hawkesbury Port Development Tim Gilfoy, CEO of the Strait of Canso Superport Corporation, shares his thoughts on putting the "Port" in Port Hawkesbury. The Town has released its new master plan for its port facilities. (runs 6:27) 417 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110204_44854.mp3 As the Green Bay Packers prepare for Super Bowl XLV, meet a Super Fan in Sydney whose tattoos make him a walking billboard for the team. Terry Hollohan touched down in our studio for a chat. (runs 7:17) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Green Bay Packers Fan As the Green Bay Packers prepare for Super Bowl XLV, meet a Super Fan in Sydney whose tattoos make him a walking billboard for the team. Terry Hollohan touched down in our studio for a chat. (runs 7:17) 467 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110204_44852.mp3 We find out how Cape Breton University plans to tackle a four per cent funding cut from the province, the University's Vice-President of Finance and Operations, Gordon MacInnis, explains. (runs 10:18) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Higher Education, Lowered Funding We find out how Cape Breton University plans to tackle a four per cent funding cut from the province, the University's Vice-President of Finance and Operations, Gordon MacInnis, explains. (runs 10:18) 648 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110203_44800.mp3 Our country's museums and historic sites are symbols of who we are and who we have been as Canadians. Pier 21 is our newest national museum. New Waterford's Ruth Goldbloom helped turn the dream into a reality. (runs 6:24) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Pier 21 Museum Our country's museums and historic sites are symbols of who we are and who we have been as Canadians. Pier 21 is our newest national museum. New Waterford's Ruth Goldbloom helped turn the dream into a reality. (runs 6:24) 414 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110203_44798.mp3 The fresh snow could give Ski Cape Smokey a fresh start. Larry Dauphinee is chair of the Ski Cape Smokey Society, and he gives us an update on the downhill facility. (runs 6:42) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Ski Cape Smokey Opens The fresh snow could give Ski Cape Smokey a fresh start. Larry Dauphinee is chair of the Ski Cape Smokey Society, and he gives us an update on the downhill facility. (runs 6:42) 432 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110203_44799.mp3 A former candidate for chief in Waycobah First Nation says you can't count on the results from the Fall election, so Rod Googoo has launched an appeal with the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs. The current chief, Morley Googoo, offers what he thinks. (runs 11:22) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Waycobah Election Concerns A former candidate for chief in Waycobah First Nation says you can't count on the results from the Fall election, so Rod Googoo has launched an appeal with the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs. The current chief, Morley Googoo, offers what he thinks. (runs 11:22) 712 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110202_44723.mp3 Gassed Up And Ready To Go... back to 1936. Community Historian Jim St. Clair has the story of a couple of U.S. travel writers who wrote about their time on the Island wheeling around the Cabot Trail. (runs 8:11) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Jim St. Clair - Travel Writers Gassed Up And Ready To Go... back to 1936. Community Historian Jim St. Clair has the story of a couple of U.S. travel writers who wrote about their time on the Island wheeling around the Cabot Trail. (runs 8:11) 521 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110202_44722.mp3 Our Municipal Affairs Correspondent in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality, Hal Higgins, swings by with more highlights from the recent gathering of the Committee of the Whole. (runs 7:23) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT CBRM Committee Meeting 0201 Our Municipal Affairs Correspondent in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality, Hal Higgins, swings by with more highlights from the recent gathering of the Committee of the Whole. (runs 7:23) 473 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110201_44665.mp3 The loss of Service Canada community offices on Cape Breton Island could also put local C@P sites in jeopardy. Find out why, from Diana Hawley who is a Service Canada community office representative and C@P site manager in Port Hood. (runs 5:44) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT No Longer At Your Service The loss of Service Canada community offices on Cape Breton Island could also put local C@P sites in jeopardy. Find out why, from Diana Hawley who is a Service Canada community office representative and C@P site manager in Port Hood. (runs 5:44) 374 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110201_44670.mp3 Sheila Christie, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Languages and Letters at Cape Breton University, is the director. Todd Hiscock manages the Boardmore, and he's acting in this production, and Nicole MacDougall is also performing this week, in The Rover. (runs 10:18) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT CBU Dramagroup Staging "The Rover" Sheila Christie, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Languages and Letters at Cape Breton University, is the director. Todd Hiscock manages the Boardmore, and he's acting in this production, and Nicole MacDougall is also performing this week, in The Rover. (runs 10:18) 648 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110131_44617.mp3 Professor Ruby Ramji, of Cape Breton University, has returned from the Sundance Film Festival in Utah, and she shares her thoughts about the movies and the influential festival. (runs 9:20) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Lights, Camera, Re-Action Professor Ruby Ramji, of Cape Breton University, has returned from the Sundance Film Festival in Utah, and she shares her thoughts about the movies and the influential festival. (runs 9:20) 590 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110131_44616.mp3 Student Marilyn Burke is our Coal Bowl Correspondent for 2011. Meet the Grade 12 student who attends Breton Education Centre in New Waterford. (runs 4:26) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Coal Bowl Coverage Student Marilyn Burke is our Coal Bowl Correspondent for 2011. Meet the Grade 12 student who attends Breton Education Centre in New Waterford. (runs 4:26) 295 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110131_44614.mp3 Associate Producer Nicole MacLennan has the details on this year's competition in which one lucky school becomes the focus of an entire edition of Information Morning on CBC Radio One. (13:25) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Information Morning Goes To School Contest--2011 Associate Producer Nicole MacLennan has the details on this year's competition in which one lucky school becomes the focus of an entire edition of Information Morning on CBC Radio One. (13:25) 834 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110128_44511.mp3 The cold facts about an ill fated Arctic expedition. Jocelyn Bethune, an author in Baddeck, thinks something should be done to remember Sgt. George Rice, the lone Cape Bretoner on the Greely Expedition to the Arctic. (runs 9:28) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Our Greely Expedition Connection The cold facts about an ill fated Arctic expedition. Jocelyn Bethune, an author in Baddeck, thinks something should be done to remember Sgt. George Rice, the lone Cape Bretoner on the Greely Expedition to the Arctic. (runs 9:28) 590 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110127_44458.mp3 Some people say they don't like ATVs on hiking trails - but ATVers say without THEM, there'd be far fewer trails to HIKE on! The Trans Canada Trail says it doesn't want ATVs anymore. Hear more reaction to this story. (runs 10:49) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT ATV's And Trails Some people say they don't like ATVs on hiking trails - but ATVers say without THEM, there'd be far fewer trails to HIKE on! The Trans Canada Trail says it doesn't want ATVs anymore. Hear more reaction to this story. (runs 10:49) 671 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110127_44459.mp3 The Cape Breton District Health Authority has come up with a simple solution that's helping to save money and nurses' backs. Jill Ramsey-Stewart is with Occupational Health and Safety for the District, and she explains what they've done. (runs 7:59) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT An Uplifting Solution The Cape Breton District Health Authority has come up with a simple solution that's helping to save money and nurses' backs. Jill Ramsey-Stewart is with Occupational Health and Safety for the District, and she explains what they've done. (runs 7:59) 501 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110126_44404.mp3 Keith MacDonald, the Executive Director of the Cape Breton Partnership, describes how the group hopes to tap into young people on the Island to help retain and attract more young people. (runs 7:35) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Seeking Youthful Advice Keith MacDonald, the Executive Director of the Cape Breton Partnership, describes how the group hopes to tap into young people on the Island to help retain and attract more young people. (runs 7:35) 477 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110126_44395.mp3 A new course at Cape Breton University teaches students to take a critical look at films and the messages we take from them. Dr. Tanya Brann-Barrett is teaching the course, she's an Associate Professor in the Communication Department at CBU. (runs 9:45) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Screening Messages In Movies A new course at Cape Breton University teaches students to take a critical look at films and the messages we take from them. Dr. Tanya Brann-Barrett is teaching the course, she's an Associate Professor in the Communication Department at CBU. (runs 9:45) 607 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110126_44390.mp3 Making business they're business. Nona MacDermid is the Economic Sustainability Officer for Victoria County, she explains why people in Victoria County are being asked to fill out questionnaires about developing business opportunities. (runs 7:09) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Business Discovery Challenge Making business they're business. Nona MacDermid is the Economic Sustainability Officer for Victoria County, she explains why people in Victoria County are being asked to fill out questionnaires about developing business opportunities. (runs 7:09) 451 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110126_44393.mp3 Chapel Island First Nation has decided to start a high school in the community. Band councillor, and former Chief, Lindsay Marshall educates us on why and what's involved in the new school. (runs 9:12) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT In A Class Of Their Own Chapel Island First Nation has decided to start a high school in the community. Band councillor, and former Chief, Lindsay Marshall educates us on why and what's involved in the new school. (runs 9:12) 574 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110125_44336.mp3 Bea LeBlanc witnessed a lot in her time as the head of Cape Breton Transition House. She saw an evolution in attitude, and the founding of the Cape Breton Interagency on Family Violence. Bea has retired after almost 30 years on the front lines. Now, she reflects on her career. (runs 15:54) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Transition House Memories Bea LeBlanc witnessed a lot in her time as the head of Cape Breton Transition House. She saw an evolution in attitude, and the founding of the Cape Breton Interagency on Family Violence. Bea has retired after almost 30 years on the front lines. Now, she reflects on her career. (runs 15:54) 976 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110125_44339.mp3 Getting a leg up on hip and knee surgery. Lisa MacDonald is the Co-ordinator of the Pre-Hab Hip & Knee Clinic with the Cape Breton District Health Authority, she explains how the new clinic helps people prepare for and recover from their operation. (runs 6:29) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT New Pre-Hab Clinic Getting a leg up on hip and knee surgery. Lisa MacDonald is the Co-ordinator of the Pre-Hab Hip & Knee Clinic with the Cape Breton District Health Authority, she explains how the new clinic helps people prepare for and recover from their operation. (runs 6:29) 412 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110124_44284.mp3 ATVs... or... the prestige of The Trans Canada Trail. Pick One. Reporter Wendy Martin looks into why the trails in Cape Breton could lose full-fledged membership in the national system. (runs 10:33) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Trans Canada Trail Rules ATVs... or... the prestige of The Trans Canada Trail. Pick One. Reporter Wendy Martin looks into why the trails in Cape Breton could lose full-fledged membership in the national system. (runs 10:33) 655 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110124_44282.mp3 After a couple of decades toiling in Television, Norma Lee MacLeod moves to the Radio side today. She starts her new job this afternoon as host of Maritime Noon. We ask her about her new role. (runs 7:42) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Maritime Noon Has New Host After a couple of decades toiling in Television, Norma Lee MacLeod moves to the Radio side today. She starts her new job this afternoon as host of Maritime Noon. We ask her about her new role. (runs 7:42) 484 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110121_44188.mp3 Proposed cuts to education continue to stir up a firestorm of controversy. The Superintendent of the Strait Regional School Board, Jack Beaton, describes what they found when they crunched the numbers. Then, the Education Minister Ramona Jennex responds. (runs 16:52) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Education Concerns Proposed cuts to education continue to stir up a firestorm of controversy. The Superintendent of the Strait Regional School Board, Jack Beaton, describes what they found when they crunched the numbers. Then, the Education Minister Ramona Jennex responds. (runs 16:52) 1034 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110121_44194.mp3 Recently, the Nova Scotia government changed the Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage to the Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage. An artist and arts advocate comment on the creation of a new Department. (runs 13:21) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT New Culture Department Recently, the Nova Scotia government changed the Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage to the Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage. An artist and arts advocate comment on the creation of a new Department. (runs 13:21) 823 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110120_44147.mp3 An interview with Cheryl Bartlett from Cape Breton University and former CBU Professor and Mi'kmaq storyteller Murdena Marshall. They are two of the creators of a new children's book based on the Mi'kmaq legend of the Big Dipper's journey across the night sky. (runs 19:34) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Muin And The Seven Bird Hunters An interview with Cheryl Bartlett from Cape Breton University and former CBU Professor and Mi'kmaq storyteller Murdena Marshall. They are two of the creators of a new children's book based on the Mi'kmaq legend of the Big Dipper's journey across the night sky. (runs 19:34) 1196 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110120_44148.mp3 Parks Canada has compiled reports on coyote encounters in its national parks, and Reporter Jack Jullian has had a look at these records through an access to information request, he joins us with more details. (runs 9:07) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Close Encounters Of The Coyote Kind Parks Canada has compiled reports on coyote encounters in its national parks, and Reporter Jack Jullian has had a look at these records through an access to information request, he joins us with more details. (runs 9:07) 569 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110120_44149.mp3 The community of Louisbourg now has a full-time family doctor, and he's looking for patients. Hear more about Dr. George Burns and his new family practice. (runs 8:44) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT The Doctor Is In... In Louisbourg The community of Louisbourg now has a full-time family doctor, and he's looking for patients. Hear more about Dr. George Burns and his new family practice. (runs 8:44) 546 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110119_44058.mp3 On Then & Now, our community historian Jim St. Clair takes us on a nineteenth century shopping to Malcolm MacAulay's General Store at River Denys Basin. (runs 6:27) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Jim St. Clair - MacAuley's Store On Then & Now, our community historian Jim St. Clair takes us on a nineteenth century shopping to Malcolm MacAulay's General Store at River Denys Basin. (runs 6:27) 412 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110119_44053.mp3 Janitors, bus drivers, teacher's aides and secretaries in the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board meet with their union. We get a preview from local and CUPE Nova Scotia reps. (runs 9:29) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Proposed Cuts, Real Worries Janitors, bus drivers, teacher's aides and secretaries in the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board meet with their union. We get a preview from local and CUPE Nova Scotia reps. (runs 9:29) 594 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110119_44057.mp3 The owners of Michique designer handbags in Sydney have just returned from the Golden Globe awards where their eye-catching handbags were given out to celebrities. What could rubbing shoulders with the stars mean to their Cape Breton business? (runs 11:06) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Michique Returns From LA The owners of Michique designer handbags in Sydney have just returned from the Golden Globe awards where their eye-catching handbags were given out to celebrities. What could rubbing shoulders with the stars mean to their Cape Breton business? (runs 11:06) 691 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110118_44006.mp3 The Cape Breton Highlanders have just had their name reinstated. But they didn't start out with that moniker. We have a history of the reserve unit that once again bears the name of our Island. (runs 6:53) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT 140 Years Young The Cape Breton Highlanders have just had their name reinstated. But they didn't start out with that moniker. We have a history of the reserve unit that once again bears the name of our Island. (runs 6:53) 438 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110118_44009.mp3 The NDP's proposed cuts to education are stirring up lots of criticism and controversy. Former Education Minister Jane Purves gives her assessment of the current situation. (runs 11:13) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Education Evaluation The NDP's proposed cuts to education are stirring up lots of criticism and controversy. Former Education Minister Jane Purves gives her assessment of the current situation. (runs 11:13) 697 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110118_44008.mp3 What once was a community gathering place is bringing locals together again. Reporter Yvonne LeBlanc-Smith visited Grant's General Store in Boularderie which recently reopened with the help of volunteers. (runs 4:36) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Community Store What once was a community gathering place is bringing locals together again. Reporter Yvonne LeBlanc-Smith visited Grant's General Store in Boularderie which recently reopened with the help of volunteers. (runs 4:36) 301 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110117_43986.mp3 Reporter Wendy Martin brings us details about how people in Whitney Pier have been rolling up their sleeves to help a family in need by building a house. (runs 7:06) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Home Is Where The Help Is Reporter Wendy Martin brings us details about how people in Whitney Pier have been rolling up their sleeves to help a family in need by building a house. (runs 7:06) 450 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110117_43957.mp3 Jean MacQueen, the Tobacco Reduction Strategy Coordinator with Public Health Services for the Cape Breton District Health Authority, provides details of a new pilot project to help pregnant women stop smoking. (runs 9:45) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT No Ifs, Ands Or Butts Jean MacQueen, the Tobacco Reduction Strategy Coordinator with Public Health Services for the Cape Breton District Health Authority, provides details of a new pilot project to help pregnant women stop smoking. (runs 9:45) 609 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110117_43958.mp3 We catch up with one of our guests from our series, Cape Breton Leadership: The Next Generation. Jill MacPherson tells us how her internship with Save the Children is going in Kenya. (runs 9:19) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Taking The Lead In Kenya We catch up with one of our guests from our series, Cape Breton Leadership: The Next Generation. Jill MacPherson tells us how her internship with Save the Children is going in Kenya. (runs 9:19) 583 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110114_43846.mp3 Mooove over Gucci and make room for Galloping Cows. The Cape Breton producer of gourmet marmalade, Joanne Schmidt, explains how her Galloping Cows Brandy Marmalade made it into the Golden Globes gift bags, this year. (runs 9:06) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Global Exposure Mooove over Gucci and make room for Galloping Cows. The Cape Breton producer of gourmet marmalade, Joanne Schmidt, explains how her Galloping Cows Brandy Marmalade made it into the Golden Globes gift bags, this year. (runs 9:06) 570 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110113_43790.mp3 The coast is clearly changing around Cape Breton. Find out about a project in Cheticamp, studying the effects of climate change on the local marine environment. (runs 7:18) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Coastal Mapping Project The coast is clearly changing around Cape Breton. Find out about a project in Cheticamp, studying the effects of climate change on the local marine environment. (runs 7:18) 463 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110112_43730.mp3 Community Historian Jim St. Clair takes us for ride through time along Route 4, as we explore the past of this major route in Cape Breton and the constant calls to improve it. (runs 9:36) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Jim St. Clair - Route 4 Community Historian Jim St. Clair takes us for ride through time along Route 4, as we explore the past of this major route in Cape Breton and the constant calls to improve it. (runs 9:36) 601 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110112_43727.mp3 Reporter Joan Weeks investigates the case of 2 careworkers accused of neglect and abuse at the Miners Memorial Manor in Sydney Mines. (runs 11:44) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Elder Abuse Case Reporter Joan Weeks investigates the case of 2 careworkers accused of neglect and abuse at the Miners Memorial Manor in Sydney Mines. (runs 11:44) 728 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110112_43729.mp3 The Honourable member for Cape Breton Nova, Gordie Gosse, has been nominated for the job of Speaker of the House in the Nova Scotia Legislature. We ask him about his nomination. (runs 6:22) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Speaking Of The Speaker The Honourable member for Cape Breton Nova, Gordie Gosse, has been nominated for the job of Speaker of the House in the Nova Scotia Legislature. We ask him about his nomination. (runs 6:22) 407 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110111_43647.mp3 The Bras d'Or Stewardship Society and the Bras d'Or Biosphere Committee are teaming up to ask students to submit artwork that shares their vision of Cape Breton's inland sea, and we ask them why. (runs 6:26) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Kids Eye View The Bras d'Or Stewardship Society and the Bras d'Or Biosphere Committee are teaming up to ask students to submit artwork that shares their vision of Cape Breton's inland sea, and we ask them why. (runs 6:26) 410 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110111_43652.mp3 Former Progressive Conservative Colchester North M-L-A Karen Casey crosses the floor to join the Liberal caucus. We ask the former PC leader about her decision. (runs 11:38) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT From True Tory To True Grit Former Progressive Conservative Colchester North M-L-A Karen Casey crosses the floor to join the Liberal caucus. We ask the former PC leader about her decision. (runs 11:38) 723 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110110_43576.mp3 Bob Taylor, a coastal geoscientist with the Geological Survey of Canada, based at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography in Dartmouth, talks about what can or should be done to try to protect Nova Scotia beaches from storm damage. (runs 12:00) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Protecting Our Beaches Bob Taylor, a coastal geoscientist with the Geological Survey of Canada, based at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography in Dartmouth, talks about what can or should be done to try to protect Nova Scotia beaches from storm damage. (runs 12:00) 745 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110110_43577.mp3 The plan is to have the people North of Smokey singing from the same songbook. A new community choir is being formed, and we get details from Ian Green, the Chair of the Theatre on the Hill Performing Arts Association. (runs 6:23) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT New Community Choir The plan is to have the people North of Smokey singing from the same songbook. A new community choir is being formed, and we get details from Ian Green, the Chair of the Theatre on the Hill Performing Arts Association. (runs 6:23) 408 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110107_43496.mp3 The Cape Breton Screaming Eagles hope to soar higher after making a few moves before the Q's trade deadline. Our Sports Guy Charlie Cuff flies by with more on the motives. (runs 6:28) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Making The Trade The Cape Breton Screaming Eagles hope to soar higher after making a few moves before the Q's trade deadline. Our Sports Guy Charlie Cuff flies by with more on the motives. (runs 6:28) 412 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110107_43497.mp3 Skating is one way to improve your health. And one day, people in Cape North may be able to skate inside at the Northern Victoria Community Centre. Reporter Joan Weeks has an update on plans to finish the rink. (runs 5:52) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Finishing The Rink Skating is one way to improve your health. And one day, people in Cape North may be able to skate inside at the Northern Victoria Community Centre. Reporter Joan Weeks has an update on plans to finish the rink. (runs 5:52) 376 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110106_43430.mp3 Hear about two Cape Breton entries in the Pepsi Refresh Project. A blacksmith in Port Hawkesbury and an affordable housing project in Sydney are looking for your votes to help them win funding for their ideas. (runs 9:28) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Funding For Ideas Hear about two Cape Breton entries in the Pepsi Refresh Project. A blacksmith in Port Hawkesbury and an affordable housing project in Sydney are looking for your votes to help them win funding for their ideas. (runs 9:28) 593 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110105_43364.mp3 Two Cape Breton markets will get money from Local Food NS to help grow the local food network. Allison Kouzovnikov is the Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Nova Scotia and she explains the project. (runs 5:55) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Seed Money Two Cape Breton markets will get money from Local Food NS to help grow the local food network. Allison Kouzovnikov is the Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Nova Scotia and she explains the project. (runs 5:55) 380 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110105_43365.mp3 As historical documents, a will can tell us a lot about the time in which a person lived, and died, and what they valued while alive. Community Historian Jim St. Clair brings us the tale of 2 women and what their wills reveal about Arichat. (runs 9:21) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Jim St. Clair - Two Wills As historical documents, a will can tell us a lot about the time in which a person lived, and died, and what they valued while alive. Community Historian Jim St. Clair brings us the tale of 2 women and what their wills reveal about Arichat. (runs 9:21) 586 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110104_43311.mp3 Parks Canada is one of the strongest threads in the Canadian fabric, weaving together some of our country's most important historic sites as well as some of its most beautiful locations. In the last of our year-end interviews, we speak with the Superintendant of the Cape Breton Field Unit of Parks Canada, Chip Bird. (runs 16:36) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Year-End 9 - Chip Bird Parks Canada is one of the strongest threads in the Canadian fabric, weaving together some of our country's most important historic sites as well as some of its most beautiful locations. In the last of our year-end interviews, we speak with the Superintendant of the Cape Breton Field Unit of Parks Canada, Chip Bird. (runs 16:36) 1020 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20110104_43316.mp3 Remembering the legacy of steelmaking in Sydney through a museum has been a dream for sometime, now, the Sydney Steel Museum Society will be making presentations in search of funding for a bigger project, to develop a technology centre here. (runs 6:58) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Steel Museum Dream Remembering the legacy of steelmaking in Sydney through a museum has been a dream for sometime, now, the Sydney Steel Museum Society will be making presentations in search of funding for a bigger project, to develop a technology centre here. (runs 6:58) 443 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101231_43248.mp3 The year 2010 through the eyes of the Mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality. John Morgan is our next guest in our series of year-end interviews with those Cape Bretoners who head up our Island's biggest and most influential institutions. (runs 15:50) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Year-End 8 - Mayor John Morgan The year 2010 through the eyes of the Mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality. John Morgan is our next guest in our series of year-end interviews with those Cape Bretoners who head up our Island's biggest and most influential institutions. (runs 15:50) 975 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101231_43249.mp3 The annual Information Morning Year End Quiz with MLAs - Frank Corbett, Alfie MacLeod and Geoff MacLellan. They are used to taking on one another at Province House. But how well can they do taking on each other in our studio... in the IM Year End Quiz? (runs 16:27) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT The Year End Quiz The annual Information Morning Year End Quiz with MLAs - Frank Corbett, Alfie MacLeod and Geoff MacLellan. They are used to taking on one another at Province House. But how well can they do taking on each other in our studio... in the IM Year End Quiz? (runs 16:27) 1012 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101231_43251.mp3 Ron Caplan, the publisher of Cape Breton's Magazine, has been named to the Order of Canada, he has spent his career recording the history and culture of Cape Breton Island. (runs 11:17) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Honouring A Legacy Ron Caplan, the publisher of Cape Breton's Magazine, has been named to the Order of Canada, he has spent his career recording the history and culture of Cape Breton Island. (runs 11:17) 701 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101230_43211.mp3 As the countdown to a new year continues, we reflect on the year 2010 from a variety of perspectives in our Year-End interview series. In Part 7, Dr. Andrew Lynk, the Medical Officer for the Cape Breton District Health Authority, talks about his job. (runs 16:31) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Year-End 7 - Dr. Andrew Lynk As the countdown to a new year continues, we reflect on the year 2010 from a variety of perspectives in our Year-End interview series. In Part 7, Dr. Andrew Lynk, the Medical Officer for the Cape Breton District Health Authority, talks about his job. (runs 16:31) 1015 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101229_43181.mp3 Joyce MacDougall, the president of the Sydney and Area Chamber of Commerce, and John Ouellette, the president of the Strait Area Chamber, share their highlights of 2010 and what they're looking forward to - business wise - in 2011. (runs 15:11) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Year-End 5 - Chambers of Commerce Joyce MacDougall, the president of the Sydney and Area Chamber of Commerce, and John Ouellette, the president of the Strait Area Chamber, share their highlights of 2010 and what they're looking forward to - business wise - in 2011. (runs 15:11) 936 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101229_43182.mp3 The Chief of the Cape Breton Regional Police Service, Myles Burke, is our guest as we continue our year-end chats with those who head the biggest and most important institutions on our Island. (runs 17:29) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Year-End 6 - CBRPS Chief Myles Burke The Chief of the Cape Breton Regional Police Service, Myles Burke, is our guest as we continue our year-end chats with those who head the biggest and most important institutions on our Island. (runs 17:29) 1074 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101223_43065.mp3 Cape Breton University ends the year with new construction underway on campus. We cover this, funding arrangements in the year ahead, and other developments in our Year-end interview with CBU President John Harker. (runs 15:23) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Year-End 4 - John Harker Cape Breton University ends the year with new construction underway on campus. We cover this, funding arrangements in the year ahead, and other developments in our Year-end interview with CBU President John Harker. (runs 15:23) 948 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101222_42993.mp3 In 2010, his government increased the HST, promised to cut government spending and eliminate the deficit by 2013. In Part 3 of our year-end interview series, Nova Scotia Premier Darrell Dexter. (runs 15:38) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Year-End 3 - Darrell Dexter In 2010, his government increased the HST, promised to cut government spending and eliminate the deficit by 2013. In Part 3 of our year-end interview series, Nova Scotia Premier Darrell Dexter. (runs 15:38) 963 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101221_42947.mp3 A new Cape Breton company puts a new twist on the old tradition of sending Christmas cards. Reporter Norma Jean MacPhee has the story of PAMIT Cards. (runs 6:14) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Dreaming Of A Write Christmas A new Cape Breton company puts a new twist on the old tradition of sending Christmas cards. Reporter Norma Jean MacPhee has the story of PAMIT Cards. (runs 6:14) 399 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101221_42945.mp3 A voice for those who too often go unheard. Information Morning host Steve Sutherland interviews Louise MacDonald of the Every Woman's Centre in Sydney. (runs 12:21) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Year-End 2 - Louise MacDonald A voice for those who too often go unheard. Information Morning host Steve Sutherland interviews Louise MacDonald of the Every Woman's Centre in Sydney. (runs 12:21) 765 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101220_42870.mp3 The first in our series of Year-End interviews with influential Cape Bretoners. John Lynn, the CEO of ECBC, heads up what for many is the most important government body on the Island, he reflects on the past year. (runs 14:40) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Year-End 1 - John Lynn The first in our series of Year-End interviews with influential Cape Bretoners. John Lynn, the CEO of ECBC, heads up what for many is the most important government body on the Island, he reflects on the past year. (runs 14:40) 904 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101217_42860.mp3 Father Paul Abbass has an update on efforts to sell property in the Diocese of Antigonish to help pay for the historic abuse settlement. (runs 7:10) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Clerical Error Father Paul Abbass has an update on efforts to sell property in the Diocese of Antigonish to help pay for the historic abuse settlement. (runs 7:10) 455 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101217_42861.mp3 A Cape Breton soldier in the Armed Forces puts the call out to you to send tokens of home to the troops, and help spread the holiday cheer to others who can't be home for Christmas. (runs 5:12) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT From Arichat to Afghanistan A Cape Breton soldier in the Armed Forces puts the call out to you to send tokens of home to the troops, and help spread the holiday cheer to others who can't be home for Christmas. (runs 5:12) 337 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101216_42741.mp3 To get a deeper harbour, they had to navigate through political channels. John Lynn, CEO of Enterpise Cape Breton Corporation, elaborates on the role ECBC played in getting the needed funds. (runs 6:23) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Channelling The Cash To get a deeper harbour, they had to navigate through political channels. John Lynn, CEO of Enterpise Cape Breton Corporation, elaborates on the role ECBC played in getting the needed funds. (runs 6:23) 407 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101215_42664.mp3 Dr. Ron Stewart - a former NS Health Minister, and an expert in emergency medicine - tells us what he thinks of the prescription for Emergency Rooms in Nova Scotia, as directed by Dr. John Ross. (runs 11:38) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Second Opinion Dr. Ron Stewart - a former NS Health Minister, and an expert in emergency medicine - tells us what he thinks of the prescription for Emergency Rooms in Nova Scotia, as directed by Dr. John Ross. (runs 11:38) 723 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101214_42606.mp3 A story that will warm your heart. A family featured in our series, "A Place To Call Home" gets help from a listener who was moved to action by their tale. Reporter Yvonne Leblanc-Smith has the details. (runs 5:46) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT House Warming A story that will warm your heart. A family featured in our series, "A Place To Call Home" gets help from a listener who was moved to action by their tale. Reporter Yvonne Leblanc-Smith has the details. (runs 5:46) 370 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101214_42605.mp3 Richie Mann, VP of Marketing for Melford Terminal, talks about the federal funding for the dredging of Sydney Harbour, and port expansion. (runs 6:10) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Too Many Ports? Richie Mann, VP of Marketing for Melford Terminal, talks about the federal funding for the dredging of Sydney Harbour, and port expansion. (runs 6:10) 395 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101213_42560.mp3 Prime Minister Stephen Harper decided to make his first, brief trip a memorable one, bringing with him the promise of $19 million dollars to dredge Sydney Harbour. We have reaction to the announcement. (runs 13:11) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Dredging Project Reaction Prime Minister Stephen Harper decided to make his first, brief trip a memorable one, bringing with him the promise of $19 million dollars to dredge Sydney Harbour. We have reaction to the announcement. (runs 13:11) 816 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101210_42462.mp3 Nova Scotia Minister of Finance Graham Steele describes a new 560 million dollar plan that outlines all of the provincial spending on major projects like roads, schools and community housing. (runs 8:53) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Capital Idea Nova Scotia Minister of Finance Graham Steele describes a new 560 million dollar plan that outlines all of the provincial spending on major projects like roads, schools and community housing. (runs 8:53) 558 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101209_42397.mp3 A widespread welcome is offered by a group of volunteers in Inverness County who are trying to bring a family of refugees from Iraq. Michael Ojoleck of Inverness County Welcomes describes their efforts. (runs 8:45) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT From Iraq To Inverness A widespread welcome is offered by a group of volunteers in Inverness County who are trying to bring a family of refugees from Iraq. Michael Ojoleck of Inverness County Welcomes describes their efforts. (runs 8:45) 550 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101209_42399.mp3 Cape Breton University Biology Professor Martha Jones has been recognized for her passion for promoting science with a national award worth ten-thousand dollars. (runs 9:33) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Science Promotion Award Cape Breton University Biology Professor Martha Jones has been recognized for her passion for promoting science with a national award worth ten-thousand dollars. (runs 9:33) 597 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101208_42327.mp3 Putting an end to band aid solutions in the ER is the challenge, the Nova Scotia Minister of Health Maureen MacDonald explains the new plan to convert some emergency rooms into collaborative care centers. (runs 12:36) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Prescribing ER Reform Putting an end to band aid solutions in the ER is the challenge, the Nova Scotia Minister of Health Maureen MacDonald explains the new plan to convert some emergency rooms into collaborative care centers. (runs 12:36) 781 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101208_42332.mp3 If you visit the North Highlands Museum in Cape North, you'll discover an excellent history of the area. Our community historian, Jim St. Clair, brings us the story behind the museum in his weekly column, Then and Now. (runs 9:36) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT North Highlands Museum If you visit the North Highlands Museum in Cape North, you'll discover an excellent history of the area. Our community historian, Jim St. Clair, brings us the story behind the museum in his weekly column, Then and Now. (runs 9:36) 601 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101207_42269.mp3 Find out what the Cape Breton Partnership has planned to help kick start the economy of Cape Breton. Dan Christmas, Chair of the Cape Breton Partnership, explains their Strategic Framework. (runs 6:47) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Our Economic Development Find out what the Cape Breton Partnership has planned to help kick start the economy of Cape Breton. Dan Christmas, Chair of the Cape Breton Partnership, explains their Strategic Framework. (runs 6:47) 431 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101207_42268.mp3 Helen Morrison who is with Transition House in Sydney assesses the new action plan and pilot project from the province for a domestic violence court in Sydney. (runs 8:25) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Domestic Violence Court Helen Morrison who is with Transition House in Sydney assesses the new action plan and pilot project from the province for a domestic violence court in Sydney. (runs 8:25) 530 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101206_42208.mp3 In a follow-up story in our series - "A Place To Call Home", Reporter Jennifer Henderson peers into the problem faced for many with disabilities in Nova Scotia. She reports on how the Department of Community Services may be failing those citizens. (runs 12:05) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Another Place To Call Home In a follow-up story in our series - "A Place To Call Home", Reporter Jennifer Henderson peers into the problem faced for many with disabilities in Nova Scotia. She reports on how the Department of Community Services may be failing those citizens. (runs 12:05) 750 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101206_42209.mp3 Almost all of the trees that are harvested in Nova Scotia are clearcut. The province now wants to cut that number in half. Steve Talbot, executive director of the Forest Products Association, shares his view of the problem and the proposed solution. (runs 5:47) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Clear-Cut Reaction Almost all of the trees that are harvested in Nova Scotia are clearcut. The province now wants to cut that number in half. Steve Talbot, executive director of the Forest Products Association, shares his view of the problem and the proposed solution. (runs 5:47) 371 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101203_42109.mp3 The Province of Nova Scotia is setting the bar high to make forestry more environmentally friendly. John MacDonell, the Minister of Natural Resources, explains the plan to reduce clear cutting in the province to 50 per cent or less over five years. (runs 7:08) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Cut Above The Province of Nova Scotia is setting the bar high to make forestry more environmentally friendly. John MacDonell, the Minister of Natural Resources, explains the plan to reduce clear cutting in the province to 50 per cent or less over five years. (runs 7:08) 453 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101203_42111.mp3 Fisherman Leonard LeBlanc of Cheticamp is the president of the Gulf Nova Scotia Fisheries Coalition, he says the federal announcement regarding buying back lobster licenses is an offer he hopes some people won't refuse. (runs 5:39) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Lobster License Buy-back Fisherman Leonard LeBlanc of Cheticamp is the president of the Gulf Nova Scotia Fisheries Coalition, he says the federal announcement regarding buying back lobster licenses is an offer he hopes some people won't refuse. (runs 5:39) 364 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101202_42047.mp3 Health is where your home is. Dr. Stephen Hwang of St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto and the principal researcher of a housing report, says poor housing conditions lead to the same sorts of health risks suffered by people who are homeless. (runs 7:03) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Housing & Health Study Health is where your home is. Dr. Stephen Hwang of St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto and the principal researcher of a housing report, says poor housing conditions lead to the same sorts of health risks suffered by people who are homeless. (runs 7:03) 448 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101202_42045.mp3 Our series "A Place To Call Home" trained attention on the growing need for safe, clean and affordable housing in the CBRM. But the problem goes beyond the Municipality. Jim Mustard, a Councillor for Inverness sheds light on the subject. (runs 8:20) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Housing In Inverness Our series "A Place To Call Home" trained attention on the growing need for safe, clean and affordable housing in the CBRM. But the problem goes beyond the Municipality. Jim Mustard, a Councillor for Inverness sheds light on the subject. (runs 8:20) 525 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101201_41963.mp3 On Then & Now: Community Historian Jim St. Clair and host Steve Sutherland take a road trip to a brook that runs under Highway 125, and Jim shares some history of the area. (runs 7:22) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Jim St. Clair - Grantmyer Brook On Then & Now: Community Historian Jim St. Clair and host Steve Sutherland take a road trip to a brook that runs under Highway 125, and Jim shares some history of the area. (runs 7:22) 466 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101201_41951.mp3 Recognition for a Richmond County woman, meet one of the newest recipients of the Order of Nova Scotia, Eva Landry of St. Peters. (runs 5:59) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Lauded And Order Recognition for a Richmond County woman, meet one of the newest recipients of the Order of Nova Scotia, Eva Landry of St. Peters. (runs 5:59) 384 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101201_41953.mp3 Learn more about a speakers series called "IDEAS: Powered by Passion" sponsored by New Dawn, it will focus on peoples passions to offer inspiration and to propel new ideas. (runs 8:21) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Pick Your Passion Learn more about a speakers series called "IDEAS: Powered by Passion" sponsored by New Dawn, it will focus on peoples passions to offer inspiration and to propel new ideas. (runs 8:21) 526 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101130_41906.mp3 The people of Eskasoni First Nation have chosen a new leader to replace Charlie Dennis who stepped down in February for health reasons. The new chief of Atlantic Canada's largest Mi'kmaq community, is Leroy Denny. (runs 10:20) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT New Chief Elected The people of Eskasoni First Nation have chosen a new leader to replace Charlie Dennis who stepped down in February for health reasons. The new chief of Atlantic Canada's largest Mi'kmaq community, is Leroy Denny. (runs 10:20) 644 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101130_41909.mp3 Billy Joe MacLean is the Mayor of Port Hawkesbury, and the newly elected president of the Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities. While the Nova Scotia government is reviewing the Capped Assessment Program, Mayor MacLean feels it should be eliminated. (runs 6:52) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Removing The CAP Billy Joe MacLean is the Mayor of Port Hawkesbury, and the newly elected president of the Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities. While the Nova Scotia government is reviewing the Capped Assessment Program, Mayor MacLean feels it should be eliminated. (runs 6:52) 437 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101129_41846.mp3 CBC Cape Breton kicked off its 4th annual "Light Up A Life" campaign, with a concert and seasonal readings called: Comfort and Joy. All funds raised go to Feed Nova Scotia, Diane Swinemar is the executive director. (runs 7:55) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Light Up A Life 2010 CBC Cape Breton kicked off its 4th annual "Light Up A Life" campaign, with a concert and seasonal readings called: Comfort and Joy. All funds raised go to Feed Nova Scotia, Diane Swinemar is the executive director. (runs 7:55) 497 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101129_41851.mp3 The Province of Nova Scotia has developed a plan that will help the industry flourish now and in the future. John MacDonell, the provincial Minister of Agriculture, explains the ten year initiative, "Homegrown Success". (runs 8:21) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT NS Agriculture Plan The Province of Nova Scotia has developed a plan that will help the industry flourish now and in the future. John MacDonell, the provincial Minister of Agriculture, explains the ten year initiative, "Homegrown Success". (runs 8:21) 523 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101126_41785.mp3 An update from Cheticamp mom Sheila LeBlanc about reaction to her campaign to get parents to improve their behavior, and to treat their kids better at the rink. (runs 9:50) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Score One For Fair Play An update from Cheticamp mom Sheila LeBlanc about reaction to her campaign to get parents to improve their behavior, and to treat their kids better at the rink. (runs 9:50) 612 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101126_41788.mp3 As part of our series "A Place To Call Home" - looking at the growing need for clean, safe and affordable housing in the CBRM, Reporter David Burke looks at the current real estate market. (runs 7:59) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Place To Call Home 7 As part of our series "A Place To Call Home" - looking at the growing need for clean, safe and affordable housing in the CBRM, Reporter David Burke looks at the current real estate market. (runs 7:59) 501 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101126_41791.mp3 All this week, a number of issues have been raised about the need for clean, safe and affordable housing in the CBRM. Now, the Nova Scotia Minister of Community Services reflects on some of them. (runs 8:08) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Place To Call Home 9 All this week, a number of issues have been raised about the need for clean, safe and affordable housing in the CBRM. Now, the Nova Scotia Minister of Community Services reflects on some of them. (runs 8:08) 510 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101126_41789.mp3 If there are so many people who need housing and so many abandoned buildings in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality, can the two problems be turned into one solution? Reporter Wendy Martin has the story. (runs 12:45) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Place To Call Home 8 If there are so many people who need housing and so many abandoned buildings in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality, can the two problems be turned into one solution? Reporter Wendy Martin has the story. (runs 12:45) 787 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101125_41707.mp3 Some people living with mental illness can now live in their own place thanks to an innovative program. Reporter Wendy Martin brings us that story as part of our week long look at the growing need for safe, clean and affordable housing in the CBRM. (runs 8:24) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Place To Call Home 5 Some people living with mental illness can now live in their own place thanks to an innovative program. Reporter Wendy Martin brings us that story as part of our week long look at the growing need for safe, clean and affordable housing in the CBRM. (runs 8:24) 526 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101125_41691.mp3 Lisa Boudreau is 44 years old and she's the managing director of Boudreau Fuels in Arichat. She also runs Caper Gas, which has eight gas retailers in Cape Breton. And she's just launched a new business venture called Home Grown Rewards. Its a loyalty program where people can redeem points at participating local businesses. Lisa Boudreau's business ventures are fueled by her passion for this place and a belief in home grown purchasing power. (runs 17:10) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Leadership: The Next Generation 21 - Lisa Boudreau Lisa Boudreau is 44 years old and she's the managing director of Boudreau Fuels in Arichat. She also runs Caper Gas, which has eight gas retailers in Cape Breton. And she's just launched a new business venture called Home Grown Rewards. Its a loyalty program where people can redeem points at participating local businesses. Lisa Boudreau's business ventures are fueled by her passion for this place and a belief in home grown purchasing power. (runs 17:10) 1052 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101125_41713.mp3 Reporter Yvonne LeBlanc-Smith introduces us to a family that paid less for their house than some people pay for their monthly mortgage, in the next instalment of our series, "A Place To Call Home". (runs 6:49) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Place To Call Home 6 Reporter Yvonne LeBlanc-Smith introduces us to a family that paid less for their house than some people pay for their monthly mortgage, in the next instalment of our series, "A Place To Call Home". (runs 6:49) 431 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101124_41632.mp3 In this installment of our series, "A Place To Call Home", Reporter Hal Higgins peers inside the issue of derelict buildings that dot the landscape of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality, and finds out what can be done about the problem. (runs 10:51) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Place To Call Home 4 In this installment of our series, "A Place To Call Home", Reporter Hal Higgins peers inside the issue of derelict buildings that dot the landscape of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality, and finds out what can be done about the problem. (runs 10:51) 673 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101124_42272.mp3 The Highland Manor Nursing Home in Neil's Harbour is meeting fire regulations but it's still waiting for an expansion. Esther Blakeney is the administrator of the home, and she provides an update. (runs 6:44) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Highland Manor Update The Highland Manor Nursing Home in Neil's Harbour is meeting fire regulations but it's still waiting for an expansion. Esther Blakeney is the administrator of the home, and she provides an update. (runs 6:44) 429 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101124_41644.mp3 Emera - the parent company of Nova Scotia Power - recently announced record breaking profits for its third quarter. So why are power rates going up in January 2011? Consumer Advocate John Merrick helps us figure it out. (runs 7:20) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT NSP Raising Rates Emera - the parent company of Nova Scotia Power - recently announced record breaking profits for its third quarter. So why are power rates going up in January 2011? Consumer Advocate John Merrick helps us figure it out. (runs 7:20) 462 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101123_41575.mp3 Christopher A. Walsh is the author of a new book on the history and the legacy of The Bill Lynch Shows entitled, "Under The Electric Sky", he tells us about the Midway and the man. (runs 12:55) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT The Bill Lynch Legacy Christopher A. Walsh is the author of a new book on the history and the legacy of The Bill Lynch Shows entitled, "Under The Electric Sky", he tells us about the Midway and the man. (runs 12:55) 798 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101123_41573.mp3 Reporter Joan Weeks presents the next story in our housing series: A Place To Call Home, she looks inside some of the run-down rental units found in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality. (runs 13:18) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Place To Call Home 3 Reporter Joan Weeks presents the next story in our housing series: A Place To Call Home, she looks inside some of the run-down rental units found in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality. (runs 13:18) 821 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101123_41624.mp3 When you're a student, you're used to rolling up your sleeves and getting down to work. The Marconi Campus of the Nova Scotia Community College wants students to roll up their sleeves for a different reason. An instructor and a student tell us why. (runs 7:34) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Student Blood Drive When you're a student, you're used to rolling up your sleeves and getting down to work. The Marconi Campus of the Nova Scotia Community College wants students to roll up their sleeves for a different reason. An instructor and a student tell us why. (runs 7:34) 476 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101122_41521.mp3 Some people say their work is their life but for Jenn Power, her life is her work. She's the Executive Director, or Community Leader, of L'Arche Cape Breton. It's part of an international federation of communities where men and women with developmental disabilities, and those who choose to share life with them, live and work together. Jenn is a familiar voice as our PartyLine correspondent for L'Arche. She is 38 years old and she comes to Cape Breton from Calvert, Newfoundland. (runs 17:59) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Leadership: The Next Generation 20 - Jenn Power Some people say their work is their life but for Jenn Power, her life is her work. She's the Executive Director, or Community Leader, of L'Arche Cape Breton. It's part of an international federation of communities where men and women with developmental disabilities, and those who choose to share life with them, live and work together. Jenn is a familiar voice as our PartyLine correspondent for L'Arche. She is 38 years old and she comes to Cape Breton from Calvert, Newfoundland. (runs 17:59) 1105 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101122_41517.mp3 Finding a decent place to live in Cape Breton can be a challenge. All this week on CBC Cape Breton, hear about those challenges and what's being done to solve them. In Part 1, an overview of the issue of housing. (runs 11:26) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Place To Call Home 1 Finding a decent place to live in Cape Breton can be a challenge. All this week on CBC Cape Breton, hear about those challenges and what's being done to solve them. In Part 1, an overview of the issue of housing. (runs 11:26) 712 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101122_41519.mp3 If you haven't had to look for a new home or new place to live in Cape Breton, consider yourself lucky. In Part 2, with the growing need for safe, clean and affordable housing, Reporter Peggy MacDonald looks at options for those on low income. (runs 9:32) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Place To Call Home 2 If you haven't had to look for a new home or new place to live in Cape Breton, consider yourself lucky. In Part 2, with the growing need for safe, clean and affordable housing, Reporter Peggy MacDonald looks at options for those on low income. (runs 9:32) 597 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101122_41520.mp3 If you're looking for some timely tips on how to decorate your home for the holiday, there's a fun workshop and fundraiser for Bereaved Families of Cape Breton this week in Sydney. Decorator Wynn MacNeil explains. (runs 6:27) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Decorate The Halls With... If you're looking for some timely tips on how to decorate your home for the holiday, there's a fun workshop and fundraiser for Bereaved Families of Cape Breton this week in Sydney. Decorator Wynn MacNeil explains. (runs 6:27) 412 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101119_41433.mp3 Meet Jacob Deng, a former "lost boy" from Sudan, who came to Nova Scotia to study, but has been the one teaching students and sharing his story about the tragedy of his homeland. (runs 11:10) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Out Of Africa Meet Jacob Deng, a former "lost boy" from Sudan, who came to Nova Scotia to study, but has been the one teaching students and sharing his story about the tragedy of his homeland. (runs 11:10) 696 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101119_41434.mp3 Now, a children's story with a lesson for everyone by Cape Breton teacher and author Mike Isaac, he talks about his book, "How the Cougar Came to be Called the Ghost Cat." (runs 7:42) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Ghost Cat Chat Now, a children's story with a lesson for everyone by Cape Breton teacher and author Mike Isaac, he talks about his book, "How the Cougar Came to be Called the Ghost Cat." (runs 7:42) 487 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101119_41432.mp3 NSPI CEO and President, Rob Bennett, shares his views on the plan to bring hydro electricity from Newfoundland and Labrador to Nova Scotia, the new deal is generating a lot of interest. (runs 9:57) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Powerful Deal NSPI CEO and President, Rob Bennett, shares his views on the plan to bring hydro electricity from Newfoundland and Labrador to Nova Scotia, the new deal is generating a lot of interest. (runs 9:57) 622 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101118_41352.mp3 Meet Kendall Murphy, the industrial engineer, who's helping the Cape Breton District Health Authority treat the health care system efficiently, saving time and money. (runs 8:13) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Engineering Health Care Meet Kendall Murphy, the industrial engineer, who's helping the Cape Breton District Health Authority treat the health care system efficiently, saving time and money. (runs 8:13) 519 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101118_41354.mp3 Marine Atlantic is preparing to retire the MV Caribou. Hear more about why, and about the ships that will soon be added to their fleet from Marine Altantic spokesperson Tara Laing. (runs 5:27) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Bon Voyage Caribou Marine Atlantic is preparing to retire the MV Caribou. Hear more about why, and about the ships that will soon be added to their fleet from Marine Altantic spokesperson Tara Laing. (runs 5:27) 353 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101118_41356.mp3 When Dwayne MacEachern was a teenager, he followed the path of many Cape Bretoners. He headed 'down the road' just as soon as he could. But he quickly discovered the grass is not always greener on the other side. And, it wasn't long before he was back home in Judique. Dwayne is 32 years old, and since he came home, he has thrown his hat in the ring for the Federal Green Party. And discovered a passion for community economic development. (runs 15:00) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Leadership: The Next Generation 19 - Dwayne MacEachern When Dwayne MacEachern was a teenager, he followed the path of many Cape Bretoners. He headed 'down the road' just as soon as he could. But he quickly discovered the grass is not always greener on the other side. And, it wasn't long before he was back home in Judique. Dwayne is 32 years old, and since he came home, he has thrown his hat in the ring for the Federal Green Party. And discovered a passion for community economic development. (runs 15:00) 925 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101117_41287.mp3 The old Federal Gypsum wallboard site in Point Tupper will rise again, thanks to a company in New Brunswick. Marcel Girouard, president of Acadia Drywall, tells us about his future plans for the plant. (runs 7:39) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Building On Success The old Federal Gypsum wallboard site in Point Tupper will rise again, thanks to a company in New Brunswick. Marcel Girouard, president of Acadia Drywall, tells us about his future plans for the plant. (runs 7:39) 485 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101117_41290.mp3 We follow up on the story of Mel Birmingham, a retired police officer from Groves Point, who served the U.N. and was injured in Kosovo. Michel Bonnardeaux, a UN spokesperson, gives us the United Nations perspective on the issue of compensation. (runs 8:07) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT War Compensation Issue We follow up on the story of Mel Birmingham, a retired police officer from Groves Point, who served the U.N. and was injured in Kosovo. Michel Bonnardeaux, a UN spokesperson, gives us the United Nations perspective on the issue of compensation. (runs 8:07) 512 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101116_41222.mp3 Mel Birmingham is a retired CBRM police officer, he served abroad with the UN and is upset the federal government won't compensate him or any other civilian police officer who is injured overseas during conflicts. (runs 6:10) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Fighting To Be Recognized Mel Birmingham is a retired CBRM police officer, he served abroad with the UN and is upset the federal government won't compensate him or any other civilian police officer who is injured overseas during conflicts. (runs 6:10) 396 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101116_41223.mp3 We go UNDER ground to discover some of the neatest archaeological research going on across the province as described in a new book - Underground Nova Scotia: Stories of Archaeology, we speak with co-author Jonathan Fowler. (runs 11:53) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Digging Nova Scotia We go UNDER ground to discover some of the neatest archaeological research going on across the province as described in a new book - Underground Nova Scotia: Stories of Archaeology, we speak with co-author Jonathan Fowler. (runs 11:53) 738 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101115_41148.mp3 Meet Robert Barrett of Sydney, a young student with a curious mind and a passion for kick-boxing, and hear why he has been invited to an international science fair in Australia. (runs 8:52) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Striking A Blow For Science Meet Robert Barrett of Sydney, a young student with a curious mind and a passion for kick-boxing, and hear why he has been invited to an international science fair in Australia. (runs 8:52) 557 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101115_41152.mp3 You may remember hearing quite a bit from Mark Sparrow back in September when we launched Cape Breton Leadership:The Next Generation, he was a member of our panel discussing the island's future, the event was called - Cape Breton 2030. Mark is 29 years old. He works with the Nova Scotia Co-operative Council. He's also president of the Cape Breton chapter of Junior Chamber International, an organization for young professionals. (runs 14:39) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Leadership: The Next Generation 18 - Mark Sparrow You may remember hearing quite a bit from Mark Sparrow back in September when we launched Cape Breton Leadership:The Next Generation, he was a member of our panel discussing the island's future, the event was called - Cape Breton 2030. Mark is 29 years old. He works with the Nova Scotia Co-operative Council. He's also president of the Cape Breton chapter of Junior Chamber International, an organization for young professionals. (runs 14:39) 903 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101115_41146.mp3 Find out how Scott Thomas, the Cape Breton Regional Municipality's Diversity Officer, did giving an address at the United Nations in New York, he presented on finding a solution for the "lost children" in Uganda. (runs 10:41) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Back From The Big Apple Find out how Scott Thomas, the Cape Breton Regional Municipality's Diversity Officer, did giving an address at the United Nations in New York, he presented on finding a solution for the "lost children" in Uganda. (runs 10:41) 666 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101112_41089.mp3 The NDP government of Nova Scotia has introduced legislation to broaden the Auditor General's access to government documents. We ask the Auditor General, Jacques LaPointe, what difference it will make. (runs 8:19) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Paper Chase The NDP government of Nova Scotia has introduced legislation to broaden the Auditor General's access to government documents. We ask the Auditor General, Jacques LaPointe, what difference it will make. (runs 8:19) 524 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101112_41079.mp3 Jaime Battiste is senior advisor to the Eskasoni Band Council. At thirty years old, he is pretty young to be called a senior advisor. But that's just what he does for Eskasoni First Nation and he was hand picked for the position. After completing his law degree at Dalhousie University, he began teaching at Cape Breton University. But it wasn't long before he was drawn back home to Eskasoni. (runs 17:05) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Leadership: The Next Generation 17 - Jaime Battiste Jaime Battiste is senior advisor to the Eskasoni Band Council. At thirty years old, he is pretty young to be called a senior advisor. But that's just what he does for Eskasoni First Nation and he was hand picked for the position. After completing his law degree at Dalhousie University, he began teaching at Cape Breton University. But it wasn't long before he was drawn back home to Eskasoni. (runs 17:05) 1049 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101110_40962.mp3 Meet a woman from North Sydney, Christine Moore, who lives with chronic pain, and we ask Lynette Sawchuck, Chronic Pain Clinic Co-ordinator for the CB District Health Authority, about what support is available for people living with pain. (runs 7:57) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Easing Their Pain Meet a woman from North Sydney, Christine Moore, who lives with chronic pain, and we ask Lynette Sawchuck, Chronic Pain Clinic Co-ordinator for the CB District Health Authority, about what support is available for people living with pain. (runs 7:57) 502 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101110_40955.mp3 Students from Holy Angels High School in Sydney travelled to the Nova Scotia Legislature to demonstrate their support for the endangered school. Inside the house, the former Education Minister and the current one talked about its future. (runs 7:43) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Holy Angels Exchange Students from Holy Angels High School in Sydney travelled to the Nova Scotia Legislature to demonstrate their support for the endangered school. Inside the house, the former Education Minister and the current one talked about its future. (runs 7:43) 488 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101110_40964.mp3 Reporter Yvonne LeBlanc-Smith has an update on that stretch of Hwy. 125 between Frenchvale and Sydney River, she spoke to Lloyd Hall, project engineer with the NS Department of Transportation, about why it's taken so long and when it will open for traffic? (runs 6:10) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Hwy. 125 Twinning Update Reporter Yvonne LeBlanc-Smith has an update on that stretch of Hwy. 125 between Frenchvale and Sydney River, she spoke to Lloyd Hall, project engineer with the NS Department of Transportation, about why it's taken so long and when it will open for traffic? (runs 6:10) 394 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101110_40963.mp3 Scott Thomas, the Cape Breton Regional Municipality's Diversity Officer, will have the whole world in his hands when he makes a presentation to the United Nations on inclusiveness. (runs 11:23) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Addressing The UN Scott Thomas, the Cape Breton Regional Municipality's Diversity Officer, will have the whole world in his hands when he makes a presentation to the United Nations on inclusiveness. (runs 11:23) 708 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101109_40874.mp3 Meet a Nova Scotia man who volunteers from coast to coast to help people with chronic pain. Terry Bremner will be in Sydney Wednesday evening and we ask him what he'll be doing. (runs 7:47) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Feel My Pain Meet a Nova Scotia man who volunteers from coast to coast to help people with chronic pain. Terry Bremner will be in Sydney Wednesday evening and we ask him what he'll be doing. (runs 7:47) 492 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101109_40865.mp3 In honour of Cape Breton University's new chair named for Viola Desmond, a special Town Hall meeting was held with Sydney Academy students to talk about the issue of Social Justice. Panelists ponder the question of what improvements can be done to better educate the community about discrimination. (runs 8:03) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Social Justice At Sydney Academy In honour of Cape Breton University's new chair named for Viola Desmond, a special Town Hall meeting was held with Sydney Academy students to talk about the issue of Social Justice. Panelists ponder the question of what improvements can be done to better educate the community about discrimination. (runs 8:03) 508 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101109_40867.mp3 A production of "Vimy" will premiere at the Boardmore Theatre on Remembrance Day. Scott Sharplin is the director of the Cape Breton University production, and two of the actors are Allison Haley and Ron Newcombe. (runs 10:51) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Theatre Of War A production of "Vimy" will premiere at the Boardmore Theatre on Remembrance Day. Scott Sharplin is the director of the Cape Breton University production, and two of the actors are Allison Haley and Ron Newcombe. (runs 10:51) 675 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101108_40817.mp3 Find out what happened 64 years ago at the Roseland Theatre in New Glasgow, through the eyes of Viola Desmond's sister, Wanda Robson of North Sydney, she talks about her new book, "Sister To Courage". (runs 16:57) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Sister To Courage Find out what happened 64 years ago at the Roseland Theatre in New Glasgow, through the eyes of Viola Desmond's sister, Wanda Robson of North Sydney, she talks about her new book, "Sister To Courage". (runs 16:57) 1042 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101108_40805.mp3 Jamie Crane has put in quite a few miles on the campaign trail already, even though she's still only 32 years old. She started volunteering with the NDP as a teenager and has worked both federally and provincially. She even ran in the provincial election in 2006 in Cape Breton South. Now, after years of working and waiting, her party is on the government side of the house. And she's working as the provincial NDP Caucus Outreach Officer for Cape Breton and the eastern Nova Scotia. (runs 16:20) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Leadership: The Next Generation 16 - Jamie Crane Jamie Crane has put in quite a few miles on the campaign trail already, even though she's still only 32 years old. She started volunteering with the NDP as a teenager and has worked both federally and provincially. She even ran in the provincial election in 2006 in Cape Breton South. Now, after years of working and waiting, her party is on the government side of the house. And she's working as the provincial NDP Caucus Outreach Officer for Cape Breton and the eastern Nova Scotia. (runs 16:20) 1005 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101105_40747.mp3 The government is wrestling with how to update Copyright Laws in Canada. But in trying to grab hold of the issue, a new Bill may end up hurting writers. Douglas Arthur Brown shares his critique of Bill C-32. (runs 6:53) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Copy That The government is wrestling with how to update Copyright Laws in Canada. But in trying to grab hold of the issue, a new Bill may end up hurting writers. Douglas Arthur Brown shares his critique of Bill C-32. (runs 6:53) 437 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101105_40746.mp3 She made history when she took a seat. Now, she has a chair. Cape Breton University launches the Viola Desmond Chair in Social Justice to honour the Nova Scotia woman. The first holder of the chair, Dr. Graham Reynolds, joins us to talk about what he hopes to accomplish. (runs 7:07) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Pull Up A Chair She made history when she took a seat. Now, she has a chair. Cape Breton University launches the Viola Desmond Chair in Social Justice to honour the Nova Scotia woman. The first holder of the chair, Dr. Graham Reynolds, joins us to talk about what he hopes to accomplish. (runs 7:07) 452 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101104_40742.mp3 Students who have passed through its halls say it gave them a leg up in life and was a unique experience. But whether the Holy Angels High School experience will be around for others to enjoy in the future is the question on minds of many in Sydney. (runs 8:25) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Holy Angels Hype Students who have passed through its halls say it gave them a leg up in life and was a unique experience. But whether the Holy Angels High School experience will be around for others to enjoy in the future is the question on minds of many in Sydney. (runs 8:25) 529 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101109_40801.mp3 Gloria Hill isn't really one to make waves, but she's got the airwaves covered. She is Information Morning's volunteer Partyline correspondent for Janvrins Island in Richmond County. She's also the general manager of Telile Community Television in Arichat. Gloria is 44 years old. She sees her role as reflecting her community back to itself, a community where she's often at the helm of volunteer efforts. runs 16:15) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Leadership: The Next Generation 15 - Gloria Hill Gloria Hill isn't really one to make waves, but she's got the airwaves covered. She is Information Morning's volunteer Partyline correspondent for Janvrins Island in Richmond County. She's also the general manager of Telile Community Television in Arichat. Gloria is 44 years old. She sees her role as reflecting her community back to itself, a community where she's often at the helm of volunteer efforts. runs 16:15) 1000 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101103_40594.mp3 Community Historian Jim St. Clair and Steve Sutherland travel to the real place that inspired the magical story called "T.R's Adventure at Angus the Wheeler's" written by Frank MacDonald and illustrated by Virginia McCoy. (runs 11:05) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Angus The Wheeler's Community Historian Jim St. Clair and Steve Sutherland travel to the real place that inspired the magical story called "T.R's Adventure at Angus the Wheeler's" written by Frank MacDonald and illustrated by Virginia McCoy. (runs 11:05) 689 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101103_40587.mp3 Implementing the recommendations from a report by the Working Committee on Absenteeism, Nova Scotia Education Minister Marilyn More discusses her plan to keep kids from skipping school. (runs 7:36) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT A For Attendance Implementing the recommendations from a report by the Working Committee on Absenteeism, Nova Scotia Education Minister Marilyn More discusses her plan to keep kids from skipping school. (runs 7:36) 480 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101102_40523.mp3 We learn about a new residence in Port Hawkesbury called Shalom House for people with disabilities. Tom Gunn is chair of the Board of the ROC Society that runs it, and Theresa Aucoin of Cheticamp is the parent of a resident. (runs 8:18) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT No Place Like Shalom We learn about a new residence in Port Hawkesbury called Shalom House for people with disabilities. Tom Gunn is chair of the Board of the ROC Society that runs it, and Theresa Aucoin of Cheticamp is the parent of a resident. (runs 8:18) 522 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101102_40524.mp3 Junior high students in Glace Bay will experience their second first day of school this year, as the new Oceanview Education Centre opens its doors. Reporter Yvonne Leblanc-Smith was there and spoke to Principal Paul McNeil. (runs 6:03) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Wave of Anticipation Junior high students in Glace Bay will experience their second first day of school this year, as the new Oceanview Education Centre opens its doors. Reporter Yvonne Leblanc-Smith was there and spoke to Principal Paul McNeil. (runs 6:03) 387 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101101_40454.mp3 The innovative Youth Peer Program in Sydney wins another national award for operating efficiently. Find out what other organizations can learn from the way it works, as we re-visit the program, where youth tutor and mentor youth for free. (runs 14:31) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Youth Group Award The innovative Youth Peer Program in Sydney wins another national award for operating efficiently. Find out what other organizations can learn from the way it works, as we re-visit the program, where youth tutor and mentor youth for free. (runs 14:31) 896 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101101_40463.mp3 Dr. Chris Milburn believes a healthy dose of competition does a body good. When he's not on shift at the ER at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney, he's training for his next triathlon. The 40 year old physician is a strong supporter of active living, and a strong believer in speaking up. He's run provincially and federally for the Green Party. And he's taken some public stands that have proven unpopular, too. Chris Milburn (runs 16:23) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Leadership: The Next Generation 14 - Dr. Chris Milburn Dr. Chris Milburn believes a healthy dose of competition does a body good. When he's not on shift at the ER at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney, he's training for his next triathlon. The 40 year old physician is a strong supporter of active living, and a strong believer in speaking up. He's run provincially and federally for the Green Party. And he's taken some public stands that have proven unpopular, too. Chris Milburn (runs 16:23) 1008 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101101_40452.mp3 On November 1st, 1948, the airwaves of our Island crackled with the sounds of a new radio station with the call letters CBI -- for Cape Breton Island. (runs 6:04) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT CBC Cape Breton Birthday On November 1st, 1948, the airwaves of our Island crackled with the sounds of a new radio station with the call letters CBI -- for Cape Breton Island. (runs 6:04) 389 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101029_40361.mp3 Another Cape Breton name for the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame. As Carl "Bucky" Buchanan prepares to be inducted, our Sports Guy Charlie Cuff brings us a look at Carl's accomplishments. (runs 9:25) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Hall Of Famer Another Cape Breton name for the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame. As Carl "Bucky" Buchanan prepares to be inducted, our Sports Guy Charlie Cuff brings us a look at Carl's accomplishments. (runs 9:25) 590 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101029_40360.mp3 Three students in Grade 10 at Holy Angels High School in Sydney tell Reporter Wendy Martin why they're devastated over news their school might close in June 2011. (runs 8:13) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Homeroom Heartbreak Three students in Grade 10 at Holy Angels High School in Sydney tell Reporter Wendy Martin why they're devastated over news their school might close in June 2011. (runs 8:13) 518 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101029_40362.mp3 Find out how you can watch glass being hand blown on Cape Breton's North Shore. Glass Artisans Studio and Gallery on the North Shore is opening a new glass blowing studio today and owner Wendy Smith tells us about it. (runs 8:24) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Glass Act Find out how you can watch glass being hand blown on Cape Breton's North Shore. Glass Artisans Studio and Gallery on the North Shore is opening a new glass blowing studio today and owner Wendy Smith tells us about it. (runs 8:24) 530 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101028_40309.mp3 Jill MacPherson of Port Morien takes the phrase think global, act local and stands it on its head, she thinks local and acts global. The recent CBU grad ran a chapter of Amnesty International and Save the Children at the University. And, she was a global ambassador for the Active 8 campaign of the Atlantic Council for International Cooperation. Now the 25 year old is in Kenya, working with Save the Children. We managed to catch up with Jill this summer, before she left. (runs 13:11) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Leadership: The Next Generation 13 - Jill MacPherson Jill MacPherson of Port Morien takes the phrase think global, act local and stands it on its head, she thinks local and acts global. The recent CBU grad ran a chapter of Amnesty International and Save the Children at the University. And, she was a global ambassador for the Active 8 campaign of the Atlantic Council for International Cooperation. Now the 25 year old is in Kenya, working with Save the Children. We managed to catch up with Jill this summer, before she left. (runs 13:11) 817 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101028_40303.mp3 A new Agricultural Land Use report says we need to do a better job of protecting farmland across Nova Scotia. The Minister of Agriculture John McDonnell rolls up his sleeves to talk about how he plans to respond to the recommendations. (runs 9:25) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Approaching Farm-ageddon A new Agricultural Land Use report says we need to do a better job of protecting farmland across Nova Scotia. The Minister of Agriculture John McDonnell rolls up his sleeves to talk about how he plans to respond to the recommendations. (runs 9:25) 591 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101028_40302.mp3 We all want our local Emergency Room to stay open 24 hours a day, every day. But a new report on Emergency Care in Nova Scotia says a number of ERs in Cape Breton should consider another model already in place at the Musquodobit Valley Hospital. (runs 9:18) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Changing Emergency Care We all want our local Emergency Room to stay open 24 hours a day, every day. But a new report on Emergency Care in Nova Scotia says a number of ERs in Cape Breton should consider another model already in place at the Musquodobit Valley Hospital. (runs 9:18) 583 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101027_40228.mp3 CBC Reporter Jack Julian had a chance to meet and speak to the President of East Coast Airways, Jay Hasson, about allegations made public recently. (runs 6:23) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Airline Follow-up CBC Reporter Jack Julian had a chance to meet and speak to the President of East Coast Airways, Jay Hasson, about allegations made public recently. (runs 6:23) 408 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101027_40233.mp3 Meet Sheila LeBlanc, a woman from Cheticamp, who's urging hockey parents to call a time out on their bad behaviour at the rink, and let the kids enjoy the game. (runs 13:53) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Crossing The Line Meet Sheila LeBlanc, a woman from Cheticamp, who's urging hockey parents to call a time out on their bad behaviour at the rink, and let the kids enjoy the game. (runs 13:53) 858 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101027_40243.mp3 The author of the new ER report, Dr. John Ross, has recommendations on how to treat the ailing emergency care system, and Cape Breton District Health Authority CEO John Malcom reacts to the plan. (runs 16:05) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Diagnosis Downsize The author of the new ER report, Dr. John Ross, has recommendations on how to treat the ailing emergency care system, and Cape Breton District Health Authority CEO John Malcom reacts to the plan. (runs 16:05) 991 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101026_40179.mp3 The president of East Coast Airways, a new Maritime Airline, leaves a trail of debts and angry creditors in the United States, Reporter Jack Julian explains. (runs 8:49) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Airline Debt The president of East Coast Airways, a new Maritime Airline, leaves a trail of debts and angry creditors in the United States, Reporter Jack Julian explains. (runs 8:49) 554 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101026_40183.mp3 Emily Mitchell, the mother of Taylor Mitchell, the young woman killed by a coyote last year in the Highlands, has established a Legacy Trust with the David Suzuki Foundation in honour of her daughter. (runs 6:39) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Trust for Taylor Emily Mitchell, the mother of Taylor Mitchell, the young woman killed by a coyote last year in the Highlands, has established a Legacy Trust with the David Suzuki Foundation in honour of her daughter. (runs 6:39) 424 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101025_40111.mp3 Is the phrase 'humane trapping' a contradiction? When it comes to coyotes, can you snag them without making sure they suffer? As coyote trapping season continues in Nova Scotia, Reporter Phlis McGregor explored these questions. (runs 10:10) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Coyote Trapping Controversy Is the phrase 'humane trapping' a contradiction? When it comes to coyotes, can you snag them without making sure they suffer? As coyote trapping season continues in Nova Scotia, Reporter Phlis McGregor explored these questions. (runs 10:10) 632 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101026_40115.mp3 Ask Inverness MLA Allan MacMaster the quintessential Cape Breton question, "What's your father's name?", and he'll answer Buddy, yes, that Buddy. While Allan may not share his famous father's passion for playing the fiddle, he does share a passion for politics. And he learned the political ropes from former Premier Rodney MacDonald, Allan was his executive assistant for seven years and when Rodney stepped down, he stepped up and ran for the seat, winning it last Fall. (runs 15:33) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Leadership: The Next Generation 12 - Allan MacMaster Ask Inverness MLA Allan MacMaster the quintessential Cape Breton question, "What's your father's name?", and he'll answer Buddy, yes, that Buddy. While Allan may not share his famous father's passion for playing the fiddle, he does share a passion for politics. And he learned the political ropes from former Premier Rodney MacDonald, Allan was his executive assistant for seven years and when Rodney stepped down, he stepped up and ran for the seat, winning it last Fall. (runs 15:33) 956 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101025_40106.mp3 Giving new meaning to the term 'stage fright', The Cape Breton Stage Company is getting ready to launch its Fall/Winter Season with "Tales from the Bottom of the Well 2", just in time for Hallowe'en. (runs 7:24) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Spooky Sequel Giving new meaning to the term 'stage fright', The Cape Breton Stage Company is getting ready to launch its Fall/Winter Season with "Tales from the Bottom of the Well 2", just in time for Hallowe'en. (runs 7:24) 466 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101022_40025.mp3 The St. Paul Island Lighthouse is coming back to the community of Dingwall in Cape Breton. We have reaction from Hamilton Carter who is with the historical society that's been fighting for its safe return. (runs 5:35) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Bringing Home The Beacon The St. Paul Island Lighthouse is coming back to the community of Dingwall in Cape Breton. We have reaction from Hamilton Carter who is with the historical society that's been fighting for its safe return. (runs 5:35) 358 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101021_39956.mp3 Jack Beaton, the Superintendent of the Strait Regional School Board, talks about the board's decision to suspend the review of three schools for closure. (runs 8:27) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT School Review Reprieve Jack Beaton, the Superintendent of the Strait Regional School Board, talks about the board's decision to suspend the review of three schools for closure. (runs 8:27) 530 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101021_39898.mp3 At 30, Derek Mombourquette is the youngest member of council in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality. But he was much younger when he got his first taste of municipal politics. When he was just a kid, he campaigned with his uncle, former CBRM councillor Arnie Mombourquette. It was part of a family legacy of community service. One he plans to continue by serving the residents of District 10, and the municipality at large. (runs 15:48) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Leadership: The Next Generation 11 - Derek Mombourquette At 30, Derek Mombourquette is the youngest member of council in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality. But he was much younger when he got his first taste of municipal politics. When he was just a kid, he campaigned with his uncle, former CBRM councillor Arnie Mombourquette. It was part of a family legacy of community service. One he plans to continue by serving the residents of District 10, and the municipality at large. (runs 15:48) 970 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101020_39893.mp3 On Then & Now, our community historian Jim St. Clair dips into his collection of stories and pulls out an interesting tale of a man from Bridgeport who sailed off to China, but never let Cape Breton slip out of his mind's eye view. (runs 8:06) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Jim St. Clair - Roger Martin On Then & Now, our community historian Jim St. Clair dips into his collection of stories and pulls out an interesting tale of a man from Bridgeport who sailed off to China, but never let Cape Breton slip out of his mind's eye view. (runs 8:06) 508 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101020_39892.mp3 The province of Nova Scotia has new rules for small scale producers of renewable energy. Bruce Cameron, a director with Nova Scotia's Department of Energy, explains. (runs 11:51) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Green Power Grid The province of Nova Scotia has new rules for small scale producers of renewable energy. Bruce Cameron, a director with Nova Scotia's Department of Energy, explains. (runs 11:51) 733 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101019_39824.mp3 Inverness County re-visited the pros and cons of ushering in a room levy at a special meeting on Tuesday night. Reporter Wendy Martin checks in on what was said. (runs 9:57) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Room Levy Reservations Inverness County re-visited the pros and cons of ushering in a room levy at a special meeting on Tuesday night. Reporter Wendy Martin checks in on what was said. (runs 9:57) 620 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101018_39770.mp3 Nicole LeBlanc is a person who is really in tune with her community. She's a music teacher at NDA school in Chticamp. She also performs, conducts a community choir and when she was growing up in the Acadian community, she was very active with Le Conseil des Arts de Chticamp. And at 25, she's hoping to encourage the next generation to discover their culture through the arts. (runs 15:29) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Leadership: The Next Generation 10 - Nicole LeBlanc Nicole LeBlanc is a person who is really in tune with her community. She's a music teacher at NDA school in Chticamp. She also performs, conducts a community choir and when she was growing up in the Acadian community, she was very active with Le Conseil des Arts de Chticamp. And at 25, she's hoping to encourage the next generation to discover their culture through the arts. (runs 15:29) 951 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101018_39768.mp3 What happens if Inverness County continues to opt out of a room levy for the Island after a meeting tonight? Marlene Usher, Executive Director General for ECBC, tells us what Enterprise Cape Breton has to say. (runs 6:06) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Reviewing The Levy What happens if Inverness County continues to opt out of a room levy for the Island after a meeting tonight? Marlene Usher, Executive Director General for ECBC, tells us what Enterprise Cape Breton has to say. (runs 6:06) 388 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101015_39659.mp3 Our Celtic Colours correspondent Norma Jean MacPhee provides a look at the Celtic Colours show, Father Knows Best, which teamed up musical fathers with their musical children. (runs 9:21) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Fathers Know Best Our Celtic Colours correspondent Norma Jean MacPhee provides a look at the Celtic Colours show, Father Knows Best, which teamed up musical fathers with their musical children. (runs 9:21) 583 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101015_39654.mp3 People in Inverness County are calling for a provincial ban on fracking during oil and gas exploration. Sandy MacMullen, Director of Petroleum Resources for Nova Scotia, talks about the current regulations regarding the controversial practice. (runs 10:03) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Facts, Fear, And Fractionation People in Inverness County are calling for a provincial ban on fracking during oil and gas exploration. Sandy MacMullen, Director of Petroleum Resources for Nova Scotia, talks about the current regulations regarding the controversial practice. (runs 10:03) 626 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101014_39596.mp3 Meet Dr. Hugh Dunleavy, Executive VP of WestJet, who is in Sydney for the Shannon School of Business Visiting Lecture series. He will discuss the challenges and opportunities of air travel. (runs 10:25) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Fly Business Meet Dr. Hugh Dunleavy, Executive VP of WestJet, who is in Sydney for the Shannon School of Business Visiting Lecture series. He will discuss the challenges and opportunities of air travel. (runs 10:25) 648 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101014_39537.mp3 When he's not on stage as bass player with the Tom Fun Orchestra, Donnie Calabrese is helping set the stage for an artistic awakening in Sydney's North End. The 26 year old has co-founded a community newspaper there called "The Turnip". Donnie also hosts concerts with visiting musicians in his own home. And he's a Board member with the Cape Breton Music Industry Co-operative. (runs 14:19) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Leadership: The Next Generation 9 - Donnie Calabrese When he's not on stage as bass player with the Tom Fun Orchestra, Donnie Calabrese is helping set the stage for an artistic awakening in Sydney's North End. The 26 year old has co-founded a community newspaper there called "The Turnip". Donnie also hosts concerts with visiting musicians in his own home. And he's a Board member with the Cape Breton Music Industry Co-operative. (runs 14:19) 881 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101014_39595.mp3 We speak with a concerned citizen in Inverness County to find out if the proponents of oil and gas exploration in Lake Ainsle answered the questions and concerns of local residents at an open house yesterday. (runs 6:55) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Fractious Debate We speak with a concerned citizen in Inverness County to find out if the proponents of oil and gas exploration in Lake Ainsle answered the questions and concerns of local residents at an open house yesterday. (runs 6:55) 438 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101013_39532.mp3 You can enjoy great music in all sorts of venues and communities during Celtic Colours. But after the shows, there's one place the artists go - The Festival Club at the Gaelic College in St. Ann's. Our roving correspondent Norma Jean MacPhee brings us a peek inside this after-hours location. (runs 9:45) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT After Hours Entertainment You can enjoy great music in all sorts of venues and communities during Celtic Colours. But after the shows, there's one place the artists go - The Festival Club at the Gaelic College in St. Ann's. Our roving correspondent Norma Jean MacPhee brings us a peek inside this after-hours location. (runs 9:45) 608 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101012_39478.mp3 The Canso Causeway connects Cape Breton with the mainland but the Strait area straddles both shores. So does John Ouellette. His job with Bell Aliant takes him throughout north eastern Nova Scotia but his volunteer commitments keep him firmly planted on the Island, with a view to building the future. He's a board member and former employee of the Strait Highlands Regional Development Association. The 44 year old is also the President of the Strait Area Chamber of Commerce. (runs 16:04) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Leadership: The Next Generation 8 - John Ouellette The Canso Causeway connects Cape Breton with the mainland but the Strait area straddles both shores. So does John Ouellette. His job with Bell Aliant takes him throughout north eastern Nova Scotia but his volunteer commitments keep him firmly planted on the Island, with a view to building the future. He's a board member and former employee of the Strait Highlands Regional Development Association. The 44 year old is also the President of the Strait Area Chamber of Commerce. (runs 16:04) 987 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101012_39465.mp3 Dave Andrews, the former general manager of the Cape Breton Oilers, has a successful career in the AHL. So much so, the NHL is honouring him later this month, our Sports Guy Charlie Cuff has the details. (runs 10:52) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT NHL Award Dave Andrews, the former general manager of the Cape Breton Oilers, has a successful career in the AHL. So much so, the NHL is honouring him later this month, our Sports Guy Charlie Cuff has the details. (runs 10:52) 675 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101012_39466.mp3 New Gaelic songs may sound like a musical oxy-moron. But there have been some new pieces penned for this week's Celtic Colours. Our roving correspondent at the festival, Norma Jean MacPhee, has the details. (runs 12:13) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT New Gaelic Tunes New Gaelic songs may sound like a musical oxy-moron. But there have been some new pieces penned for this week's Celtic Colours. Our roving correspondent at the festival, Norma Jean MacPhee, has the details. (runs 12:13) 754 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101008_39337.mp3 Community Links, a non-profit organization, is sponsoring Mobility Workshops for seniors through a program called Preventing Falls Together. Susan King is the Provincial co-ordinator for the program and she talks about the workshops. (runs 8:06) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Mobility Workshops Community Links, a non-profit organization, is sponsoring Mobility Workshops for seniors through a program called Preventing Falls Together. Susan King is the Provincial co-ordinator for the program and she talks about the workshops. (runs 8:06) 509 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101007_39284.mp3 Lucy Wintermans is taking steps to create artistic opportunities for young people in Cape Breton. Since 2002, she operated Lucy Wintermans School of Dance. In 2008, the award winning choreographer created the East Side Arts Academy in Sydney offering various classes in music, drama, visual arts, and dance. She also runs a dance school in Glace Bay. Lucy enjoys new challenges and experiences. And is the proud mother of twins. (runs 15:31) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Leadership: The Next Generation 7 - Lucy Wintermans Lucy Wintermans is taking steps to create artistic opportunities for young people in Cape Breton. Since 2002, she operated Lucy Wintermans School of Dance. In 2008, the award winning choreographer created the East Side Arts Academy in Sydney offering various classes in music, drama, visual arts, and dance. She also runs a dance school in Glace Bay. Lucy enjoys new challenges and experiences. And is the proud mother of twins. (runs 15:31) 943 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101007_39292.mp3 Cape Breton Explorations has an idea to turn trees into gas. Luciano Lisi is president of the Cape Breton company, and Reporter Bobby Nock asked him about the proposed bio-energy plant at Harbourside Commercial Park in Sydney. (runs 5:52) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Branching Into Bio-Energy Cape Breton Explorations has an idea to turn trees into gas. Luciano Lisi is president of the Cape Breton company, and Reporter Bobby Nock asked him about the proposed bio-energy plant at Harbourside Commercial Park in Sydney. (runs 5:52) 374 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101007_39286.mp3 Yvette Rogers, the outreach co-ordinator for Celtic Colours, explains some of the many cultural events that are part of this year's Festival, and she invites you to become a student of the annual Celtic Colours Festival. (runs 7:22) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Music And More Yvette Rogers, the outreach co-ordinator for Celtic Colours, explains some of the many cultural events that are part of this year's Festival, and she invites you to become a student of the annual Celtic Colours Festival. (runs 7:22) 465 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101007_39217.mp3 The people trying to save the Stone Church in Victoria Mines have come up with a plan to preserve the 96-year-old building, Keith Brown talks about their ideas for St. Alphonsus Church. (runs 6:36) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Salvation for St. Alphonsus The people trying to save the Stone Church in Victoria Mines have come up with a plan to preserve the 96-year-old building, Keith Brown talks about their ideas for St. Alphonsus Church. (runs 6:36) 419 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101006_39218.mp3 Leanne Hachey of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business explains the CFIB's reservations about the room levy in Inverness County. (runs 5:50) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT More Room Levy Leanne Hachey of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business explains the CFIB's reservations about the room levy in Inverness County. (runs 5:50) 372 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101006_39214.mp3 Several residents from the community surrounding the former Devco Farm in Point Edward have approached CBRM Council about Enterprise Cape Breton leasing the 4.2 acres to a garbage disposal company. (runs 7:29) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Disposal Disapproval Several residents from the community surrounding the former Devco Farm in Point Edward have approached CBRM Council about Enterprise Cape Breton leasing the 4.2 acres to a garbage disposal company. (runs 7:29) 471 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101005_39149.mp3 Learning to live with cancer, after treatment. Tom MacNeil, a medical social worker in Cape Breton, talks about the issues faced by cancer survivors and how they can cope after treatment. (runs 6:38) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Surviving Survival Learning to live with cancer, after treatment. Tom MacNeil, a medical social worker in Cape Breton, talks about the issues faced by cancer survivors and how they can cope after treatment. (runs 6:38) 421 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101005_39144.mp3 Find out why aboriginal chiefs want electoral reform, including longer terms in office. Waycobah Chief Morley Googoo explains the consultations of The Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs proposed changes. (runs 6:19) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Terms Of Disagreement Find out why aboriginal chiefs want electoral reform, including longer terms in office. Waycobah Chief Morley Googoo explains the consultations of The Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs proposed changes. (runs 6:19) 401 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101004_39083.mp3 Alex Paul has his eye on the future. Currently, he's the training co-ordinator for the Aboriginal Skills and Employment Partnership program for the Unama'ki Economic Benefits Office at Membertou First Nation in Sydney. Before the 43 year old could take on his vision for the future, first he had to connect with his past. (runs 15:29) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Leadership: The Next Generation 6 - Alex Paul Alex Paul has his eye on the future. Currently, he's the training co-ordinator for the Aboriginal Skills and Employment Partnership program for the Unama'ki Economic Benefits Office at Membertou First Nation in Sydney. Before the 43 year old could take on his vision for the future, first he had to connect with his past. (runs 15:29) 951 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101004_39079.mp3 The first piece of property the Antigonish Diocese put up for sale gets a new lease on life, the Diocesan Centre in downtown Sydney will now become the headquarters for New Dawn Enterprises. (runs 4:04) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT New Dawn New Office The first piece of property the Antigonish Diocese put up for sale gets a new lease on life, the Diocesan Centre in downtown Sydney will now become the headquarters for New Dawn Enterprises. (runs 4:04) 267 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101001_39006.mp3 Education in the early stages, we learn about a new education and support program for people with dementia in Cape Breton from Dale Orychuck and Dr. Paula Creighton. (runs 10:34) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Diagnosis Of Dementia Education in the early stages, we learn about a new education and support program for people with dementia in Cape Breton from Dale Orychuck and Dr. Paula Creighton. (runs 10:34) 656 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20101001_39009.mp3 Victoria County is putting its money on Nona MacDermid to help boost the economy, so we have a chat with the new Sustainable Development Officer for the Municipality about her future plans. (runs 8:20) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Sustaining Victoria County Victoria County is putting its money on Nona MacDermid to help boost the economy, so we have a chat with the new Sustainable Development Officer for the Municipality about her future plans. (runs 8:20) 522 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100930_65486.mp3 Meet Heather Sparling, a Professor at Cape Breton University, who's been studying songs about disasters and what they tell us about the way we grieve, as our summer series on research at CBU continues. (runs 16:55 Aug. 30, 2011) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 30 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT Facing The Music - August 30, 2011 Meet Heather Sparling, a Professor at Cape Breton University, who's been studying songs about disasters and what they tell us about the way we grieve, as our summer series on research at CBU continues. (runs 16:55 Aug. 30, 2011) 1015 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100930_38934.mp3 The concept of giving a person's un-used and un-opened medicine to another person in need, is an interesting idea. Reporter Hal Higgins explores the concept of recycling drugs. (runs 7:35) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Drug Dilemma The concept of giving a person's un-used and un-opened medicine to another person in need, is an interesting idea. Reporter Hal Higgins explores the concept of recycling drugs. (runs 7:35) 477 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100930_38937.mp3 Award winning author and poet Michael Crummey is coming to Cape Breton for the Cabot Trail Writers Festival. The Newfoundland writer talks about his best selling novel, "Galore". (runs 7:32) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Writer Michael Crummey Award winning author and poet Michael Crummey is coming to Cape Breton for the Cabot Trail Writers Festival. The Newfoundland writer talks about his best selling novel, "Galore". (runs 7:32) 475 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100930_38923.mp3 Mike Targett worked as the sustainability co-ordinator for the "Green Beacon" Project at the Coastal Discovery Centre in Main-a-Dieu. His job was to make the community more environmentally and economically sustainable. Mike is a 29 year old father of two. And, now, he runs a web development and consulting business called Targett Design in Sydney. He's also one of the founders of the citizens group - "Green Cape Breton". (runs 14:48) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Leadership: The Next Generation 5 - Mike Targett Mike Targett worked as the sustainability co-ordinator for the "Green Beacon" Project at the Coastal Discovery Centre in Main-a-Dieu. His job was to make the community more environmentally and economically sustainable. Mike is a 29 year old father of two. And, now, he runs a web development and consulting business called Targett Design in Sydney. He's also one of the founders of the citizens group - "Green Cape Breton". (runs 14:48) 911 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100929_38856.mp3 Cape Breton University is offering two new minors, one in Gaelic and one in Drama. Hector MacNeil, a Gaelic Instructor in the Faculty of Heritage and Culture, and Dr. Sheila Christie, an Assistant Professor of English, explain. (runs 9:45) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Minor Change Cape Breton University is offering two new minors, one in Gaelic and one in Drama. Hector MacNeil, a Gaelic Instructor in the Faculty of Heritage and Culture, and Dr. Sheila Christie, an Assistant Professor of English, explain. (runs 9:45) 607 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100928_38807.mp3 The images of Pakistan and the devastation that's washed over that country are everywhere. Dr. Ansari of Sydney reflects on what he's seen first hand while visiting family recently, and he talks about a fundraiser he's organizing. (runs 8:36) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT The Pictures Are Personal The images of Pakistan and the devastation that's washed over that country are everywhere. Dr. Ansari of Sydney reflects on what he's seen first hand while visiting family recently, and he talks about a fundraiser he's organizing. (runs 8:36) 539 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100928_38809.mp3 The 2nd Annual Cabot Trail Writers Festival takes place in North River, Cape Breton. Gary Walsh is the Marketing Co-ordinator for the Festival, he tells us who's coming and why you'll want to consider going. (runs 7:52) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Scenes And Scenery The 2nd Annual Cabot Trail Writers Festival takes place in North River, Cape Breton. Gary Walsh is the Marketing Co-ordinator for the Festival, he tells us who's coming and why you'll want to consider going. (runs 7:52) 494 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100927_38755.mp3 The Inverness chapter of the Council of Canadians worries about a particular method of searching for oil and gas called fractionation that could be used in the area. Reporter Bobby Nock explores the concerns and the controversy. (runs 9:43) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Friction Over Fracking The Inverness chapter of the Council of Canadians worries about a particular method of searching for oil and gas called fractionation that could be used in the area. Reporter Bobby Nock explores the concerns and the controversy. (runs 9:43) 606 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100927_38749.mp3 Chad Munro is the founder and President of Halifax Biomedical located in Mabou. He employs highly skilled biomedical engineers from around the world serving customers across the globe. The 35 year old entrepreneur took a chance on the community of Mabou and Cape Breton after finding some powerful backing from none other than Irving Schwartz. This interview with Chad Munro was recorded before Irving's death on September 18, 2010. (runs 16:00) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Leadership: The Next Generation 4 - Chad Munro Chad Munro is the founder and President of Halifax Biomedical located in Mabou. He employs highly skilled biomedical engineers from around the world serving customers across the globe. The 35 year old entrepreneur took a chance on the community of Mabou and Cape Breton after finding some powerful backing from none other than Irving Schwartz. This interview with Chad Munro was recorded before Irving's death on September 18, 2010. (runs 16:00) 982 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100924_38658.mp3 Recently, Nova Scotia's Finance Minister Graham Steele gave the province a budget forecast update, while visiting in Cape Breton, he came by our studio to talk about that forecast... and the job in general. (runs 11:13) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Seeing Red Recently, Nova Scotia's Finance Minister Graham Steele gave the province a budget forecast update, while visiting in Cape Breton, he came by our studio to talk about that forecast... and the job in general. (runs 11:13) 696 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100924_38656.mp3 How does the Cape Breton Highlands National Park plan to make itself more attractive to hikers, bikers, backpackers and the like. Helene Robichaud, Superintendent of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park, talks about its new management plan. (runs 6:04) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Park And Parcel How does the Cape Breton Highlands National Park plan to make itself more attractive to hikers, bikers, backpackers and the like. Helene Robichaud, Superintendent of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park, talks about its new management plan. (runs 6:04) 386 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100924_38655.mp3 Could Cape Breton be Canada's 11th Province? The question was bandied about during our discussion on the future of Cape Breton. Hear the pros and cons in the final excerpt from our forum "Cape Breton 2030". (runs 12:14) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Cape Breton 2030, Pt. 7 Could Cape Breton be Canada's 11th Province? The question was bandied about during our discussion on the future of Cape Breton. Hear the pros and cons in the final excerpt from our forum "Cape Breton 2030". (runs 12:14) 756 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100923_38583.mp3 Meet Susan Covey, a newcomer to Cape Breton and supporter of SEABRIM, a group that helps people who move here create a place for themselves in the community. (runs 9:36) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Home New Home Meet Susan Covey, a newcomer to Cape Breton and supporter of SEABRIM, a group that helps people who move here create a place for themselves in the community. (runs 9:36) 599 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100923_38564.mp3 Geoff MacLellan was elected to the Nova Scotia Legislature in June 2010. He was successful in the by-election to replace Liberal MLA Dave Wilson. He's no stranger to politics. At 21, he became a riding assistant for the Liberal MP for Cape Breton Canso, Rodger Cuzner. At 24, he became his Executive Assistant. Now, at 31, he is hoping to make his mark in provincial politics. When Geoff takes his seat in the House of Assembly in Halifax, he'll bring a little bit of the Bay with him. (runs 16:27) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Leadership: The Next Generation 3 - Geoff MacLellan Geoff MacLellan was elected to the Nova Scotia Legislature in June 2010. He was successful in the by-election to replace Liberal MLA Dave Wilson. He's no stranger to politics. At 21, he became a riding assistant for the Liberal MP for Cape Breton Canso, Rodger Cuzner. At 24, he became his Executive Assistant. Now, at 31, he is hoping to make his mark in provincial politics. When Geoff takes his seat in the House of Assembly in Halifax, he'll bring a little bit of the Bay with him. (runs 16:27) 1009 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100923_38590.mp3 European developers made plans, but have they made progress? Reporter Joan Weeks has the latest on what's happening -- and not happening -- at the planned multi-million dollar Louisbourg Resort. (runs 10:12) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Louisbourg Resort European developers made plans, but have they made progress? Reporter Joan Weeks has the latest on what's happening -- and not happening -- at the planned multi-million dollar Louisbourg Resort. (runs 10:12) 635 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100923_38587.mp3 When you envision Cape Breton Island in twenty years, what role could our First Nations communities be playing then? Hear another excerpt from our recent forum - "Cape Breton 2030". (runs 13:14) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Cape Breton 2030, Pt. 6 When you envision Cape Breton Island in twenty years, what role could our First Nations communities be playing then? Hear another excerpt from our recent forum - "Cape Breton 2030". (runs 13:14) 816 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100923_38869.mp3 A new Cape Breton study seeks your help in learning what are the barriers to people who wish to spend their last days on earth in their own home rather than a hospital. (runs 9:16) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Palliative Care Study A new Cape Breton study seeks your help in learning what are the barriers to people who wish to spend their last days on earth in their own home rather than a hospital. (runs 9:16) 578 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100922_38517.mp3 Getting the ball rolling, literally. The new sport of "zorbing" and other forms of adventure tourism were discussed by panelists during our Cape Breton: 2030 forum held at Cape Breton University. (runs 13:44) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Cape Breton 2030, Pt. 5 Getting the ball rolling, literally. The new sport of "zorbing" and other forms of adventure tourism were discussed by panelists during our Cape Breton: 2030 forum held at Cape Breton University. (runs 13:44) 846 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100922_38516.mp3 The Police, Coast Guard and other first responders held a "mass casualty" exercise on the Bras d'Or. Reporter Norma Jean MacPhee played the part of one of the wounded. She reflects on the experience. (runs 16:34) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Search and Rescue The Police, Coast Guard and other first responders held a "mass casualty" exercise on the Bras d'Or. Reporter Norma Jean MacPhee played the part of one of the wounded. She reflects on the experience. (runs 16:34) 1016 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100921_38462.mp3 A zoning dispute involving truckers may be gearing up in the Village of Inverness. CBC Reporter Wendy Martin has more on that issue and how its affecting the neighbourhood. (runs 9:17) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Trucking Nuisance A zoning dispute involving truckers may be gearing up in the Village of Inverness. CBC Reporter Wendy Martin has more on that issue and how its affecting the neighbourhood. (runs 9:17) 579 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100921_38463.mp3 An audience member at our public forum "Cape Breton 2030" reminds us to ask the question about where we're going as we discuss a vision for the future of Cape Breton Island. (runs 9:16) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Cape Breton 2030, Pt. 4 An audience member at our public forum "Cape Breton 2030" reminds us to ask the question about where we're going as we discuss a vision for the future of Cape Breton Island. (runs 9:16) 578 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100920_38416.mp3 Kate Oland is a community activist, organic farmer and library assistant. She is no stranger to listeners, heard regularly on our Partyline feature, sharing the news from her community of Middle River. And she was a panelist at our "Cape Breton 2030" public forum. (runs 17:30) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Leadership: The Next Generation 2 - Kate Oland Kate Oland is a community activist, organic farmer and library assistant. She is no stranger to listeners, heard regularly on our Partyline feature, sharing the news from her community of Middle River. And she was a panelist at our "Cape Breton 2030" public forum. (runs 17:30) 1075 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100920_38413.mp3 Irving Schwartz is being remembered as an entreprenueur, humanitarian, community leader and true gentleman. The 81 year old Cape Breton icon died on the weekend. Heres a few phone calls, emails and memories we wish to share to honour him. (runs 18:06) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Irving Schwartz Remembered Irving Schwartz is being remembered as an entreprenueur, humanitarian, community leader and true gentleman. The 81 year old Cape Breton icon died on the weekend. Heres a few phone calls, emails and memories we wish to share to honour him. (runs 18:06) 1111 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100917_38308.mp3 One of Nova Scotia's top editorial writers retires today. Doug McGee, Associate Editor with the Cape Breton Post and it's editorial writer, stopped by the studio. (runs 11:44) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Putting Away His Pen One of Nova Scotia's top editorial writers retires today. Doug McGee, Associate Editor with the Cape Breton Post and it's editorial writer, stopped by the studio. (runs 11:44) 729 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100917_38313.mp3 Our Cape Breton 2030 panel discusses the potential of wind power and other green energy opportunities, here is another excerpt from our public forum held this week at Cape Breton University. (runs 13:47) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Cape Breton 2030, Pt. 3 Our Cape Breton 2030 panel discusses the potential of wind power and other green energy opportunities, here is another excerpt from our public forum held this week at Cape Breton University. (runs 13:47) 852 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100917_38311.mp3 Maritime Noon host Costas Halavrezos has decided to call it a career at the CBC, after 23 years as host of the popular regional show. Steve Sutherland spoke to him before he gets set to host his last show. (runs 15:11) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Hanging Up His Headphones Maritime Noon host Costas Halavrezos has decided to call it a career at the CBC, after 23 years as host of the popular regional show. Steve Sutherland spoke to him before he gets set to host his last show. (runs 15:11) 936 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100916_38244.mp3 A visionary discussion from our public forum "Cape Breton 2030", featuring leaders from our 2009 Leadership series, and our new series - Cape Breton Leadership: The Next Generation. From the floor, a young voice asks a very sage question. (runs 10:13) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Cape Breton 2030, Pt. 2 A visionary discussion from our public forum "Cape Breton 2030", featuring leaders from our 2009 Leadership series, and our new series - Cape Breton Leadership: The Next Generation. From the floor, a young voice asks a very sage question. (runs 10:13) 638 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100916_38232.mp3 Kim Desveaux is the CBRM councillor for District 6 in New Waterford. First elected in 2008, the rookie councillor is making a name for herself as someone who questions the current leadership and the status quo. She's an entrepreneur. She and her husband own a silkscreening shop called "Something Creative", though Kim gave up her position at the company when she was elected to council. She just turned forty this summer and ran her first 5K. Here's Part 1 of the series. (runs 18:00) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Leadership: The Next Generation 1 - Kim Desveaux Kim Desveaux is the CBRM councillor for District 6 in New Waterford. First elected in 2008, the rookie councillor is making a name for herself as someone who questions the current leadership and the status quo. She's an entrepreneur. She and her husband own a silkscreening shop called "Something Creative", though Kim gave up her position at the company when she was elected to council. She just turned forty this summer and ran her first 5K. Here's Part 1 of the series. (runs 18:00) 1105 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100916_38245.mp3 There's a fear among residents in Point Edward that part of the old DEVCO farm could be turned into a garbage disposal facility of somesort. ECBC has said little about this. Reporter Wendy Martin, though, found a couple of people in the area who have lots to say. (runs 7:17) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT ECBC Disposal There's a fear among residents in Point Edward that part of the old DEVCO farm could be turned into a garbage disposal facility of somesort. ECBC has said little about this. Reporter Wendy Martin, though, found a couple of people in the area who have lots to say. (runs 7:17) 462 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100915_38187.mp3 Although it was an all-day session, the experiment of Committee-of-the-Whole meetings by the Cape Breton Regional Council was held recently. We have more on that first session. (runs 5:37) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Combining Committees Although it was an all-day session, the experiment of Committee-of-the-Whole meetings by the Cape Breton Regional Council was held recently. We have more on that first session. (runs 5:37) 362 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100915_38189.mp3 Our public forum asked the question, What's your vision for Cape Breton in 2030? In part one, our panelists Kim Desveaux, Mark Sparrow, Kate Oland, Fr. Greg MacLeod, and former Premier, Rodney MacDonald respond. (runs 16:41) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Cape Breton 2030, Pt. 1 Our public forum asked the question, What's your vision for Cape Breton in 2030? In part one, our panelists Kim Desveaux, Mark Sparrow, Kate Oland, Fr. Greg MacLeod, and former Premier, Rodney MacDonald respond. (runs 16:41) 1026 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100914_38124.mp3 Cape Breton University does its homework on how to attract foreign students to its campus, Shea MacInnis is in charge of student recruitment, he tells us more about who's coming to Cape Breton University and why. (runs 5:40) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Foreign Recruitment Cape Breton University does its homework on how to attract foreign students to its campus, Shea MacInnis is in charge of student recruitment, he tells us more about who's coming to Cape Breton University and why. (runs 5:40) 365 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100913_38070.mp3 This season, the CBU women's soccer team is coming across some gaps on the field. Sports columnist Charlie Cuff looks at how the women's program is trying to re-establish itself as a champion squad now that several players have moved on. (runs 9:02) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT New Pitch/New Players This season, the CBU women's soccer team is coming across some gaps on the field. Sports columnist Charlie Cuff looks at how the women's program is trying to re-establish itself as a champion squad now that several players have moved on. (runs 9:02) 566 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100910_37984.mp3 Father Paul Abbass has an update on the efforts of the Diocese of Antigonish to sell off Catholic owned land to pay victims of sexual abuse by priests. (runs 10:17) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Parting With Property Father Paul Abbass has an update on the efforts of the Diocese of Antigonish to sell off Catholic owned land to pay victims of sexual abuse by priests. (runs 10:17) 640 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100909_37904.mp3 Lobster fishermen from northern and eastern Cape Breton met to discuss the state of their industry and how to sustain it. Veronika Brzeski, project manager with the LFA27 Management Board, has the details. (runs 7:59) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Fish Or Cut Bait Lobster fishermen from northern and eastern Cape Breton met to discuss the state of their industry and how to sustain it. Veronika Brzeski, project manager with the LFA27 Management Board, has the details. (runs 7:59) 503 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100909_37907.mp3 Brothers Harold and Irving Schwartz of Sydney talk about living with Parkinson's Disease and about an event they're involved with to help raise awareness and funds. (runs 8:12) Get additional information at Parkinson Society Canada or phone 1-800-565-3000 http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Parkinson's SuperWalk Brothers Harold and Irving Schwartz of Sydney talk about living with Parkinson's Disease and about an event they're involved with to help raise awareness and funds. (runs 8:12) Get additional information at Parkinson Society Canada or phone 1-800-565-3000 516 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100909_37905.mp3 Old ideas like coal gasification are sparking new interest globally. Paul Younger is an expert on the topic from the UK, he is in Sydney for the Mine Water Remediation Conference at CBU. (runs 9:27) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Coal Gasification Old ideas like coal gasification are sparking new interest globally. Paul Younger is an expert on the topic from the UK, he is in Sydney for the Mine Water Remediation Conference at CBU. (runs 9:27) 591 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100908_37838.mp3 There's no shortage of potshots taken at the Long Gun Registry, so Peter MacIsaac, the Deputy Police Chief of the Cape Breton Regional Police Service, weighs in on why its worthwhile and shouldn't be scrapped. (runs 4:07) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Pro Registry There's no shortage of potshots taken at the Long Gun Registry, so Peter MacIsaac, the Deputy Police Chief of the Cape Breton Regional Police Service, weighs in on why its worthwhile and shouldn't be scrapped. (runs 4:07) 271 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100908_37839.mp3 Community historian Jim St. Clair dives into the rich pool of people stories and surfaces with the tale of a woman who was buried at the Pioneer Cemetery in West Mabou, but had her tombstone removed. (runs 10:28) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Jim St. Clair - Abigail Squires Community historian Jim St. Clair dives into the rich pool of people stories and surfaces with the tale of a woman who was buried at the Pioneer Cemetery in West Mabou, but had her tombstone removed. (runs 10:28) 652 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100910_37963.mp3 Becky Hanna of Howie Centre is making a name for herself on and off the field, Information Morning's Sports guy Charlie Cuff profiles this up and coming soccer star. (runs 8:35) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Soccer Field Of Dreams Becky Hanna of Howie Centre is making a name for herself on and off the field, Information Morning's Sports guy Charlie Cuff profiles this up and coming soccer star. (runs 8:35) 539 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100907_37763.mp3 Cape Breton University's Dramagroup celebrates with the 40th Season of Plays opening at the Boardmore Playhouse. Theatre Manager Todd Hiscock talks about the upcoming year. (runs 9:58) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Staging 40th Season Cape Breton University's Dramagroup celebrates with the 40th Season of Plays opening at the Boardmore Playhouse. Theatre Manager Todd Hiscock talks about the upcoming year. (runs 9:58) 622 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100907_37778.mp3 The New Waterford Volunteer Fire Department welcomes its first female member. So what does her father --and fellow firefighter-- think of her choice? Both Jessica McNeil and Steve McNeil join us. (runs 8:37) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Father - Daughter Firefighters The New Waterford Volunteer Fire Department welcomes its first female member. So what does her father --and fellow firefighter-- think of her choice? Both Jessica McNeil and Steve McNeil join us. (runs 8:37) 541 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100903_37687.mp3 Clearing the air over the Air Quality Health Index. What recent moderate readings mean for Cape Breton. (runs 6:37) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Bad Air Clearing the air over the Air Quality Health Index. What recent moderate readings mean for Cape Breton. (runs 6:37) 421 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100903_37688.mp3 Strait Area Transit has added Port Hood to the list of communities it serves. General Manager Malcolm Beaton has more on the new run and more on plans to move into other parts of Inverness County. (runs 5:16) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Port Hood Route Strait Area Transit has added Port Hood to the list of communities it serves. General Manager Malcolm Beaton has more on the new run and more on plans to move into other parts of Inverness County. (runs 5:16) 341 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100902_37615.mp3 Police Chief Myles Burke shares his thoughts on how to re-shape the prescription monitoring system to better combat drug abuse in our communities. (runs 12:56) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Policing Prescriptions Police Chief Myles Burke shares his thoughts on how to re-shape the prescription monitoring system to better combat drug abuse in our communities. (runs 12:56) 800 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100902_37614.mp3 Plant scientist Don Nicholson has advice on what to do if your Maple tree has been hit with Tar Spot. (runs 8:13) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Troubled Trees Plant scientist Don Nicholson has advice on what to do if your Maple tree has been hit with Tar Spot. (runs 8:13) 517 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100901_37574.mp3 With leaves falling off maple trees it may seem like the season's already changed. But it turns out a fungus is among us. (runs 7:11) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Maple Tar Spot With leaves falling off maple trees it may seem like the season's already changed. But it turns out a fungus is among us. (runs 7:11) 455 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100831_37494.mp3 The CBRM's manager of solid waste reacts to some recent negative reaction to switching to clear garbage bags in the municipality. (runs 7:20) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Clear Bag Opposition The CBRM's manager of solid waste reacts to some recent negative reaction to switching to clear garbage bags in the municipality. (runs 7:20) 472 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100830_37456.mp3 Listen in as Steve takes a shift as a Cape Breton ambassador at the Inverness Visitors Centre. (runs 4:47) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Frontline of Friendliness - Beach Glass Listen in as Steve takes a shift as a Cape Breton ambassador at the Inverness Visitors Centre. (runs 4:47) 319 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100830_37453.mp3 For the Liberals, does the road back to power lead through Baddeck? The federal Liberal caucus has come to Cape Breton this week. We hear from the Party Whip, Rodger Cuzner, about this annual retreat. (runs 6:20) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Liberal Caucus In Cape Breton For the Liberals, does the road back to power lead through Baddeck? The federal Liberal caucus has come to Cape Breton this week. We hear from the Party Whip, Rodger Cuzner, about this annual retreat. (runs 6:20) 412 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100830_37457.mp3 Listen in as Steve takes a shift as a Cape Breton ambassador at the Inverness Visitors Centre. (runs 7:48) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Frontline of Friendliness Listen in as Steve takes a shift as a Cape Breton ambassador at the Inverness Visitors Centre. (runs 7:48) 500 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100830_37455.mp3 Score Golf Magazine has released its rankings of the top courses in the country. Information Morning's sports columnist, Charlie Cuff, on what the rankings mean to the Highlands Links. (runs 8:48) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Teeing-Up Success Score Golf Magazine has released its rankings of the top courses in the country. Information Morning's sports columnist, Charlie Cuff, on what the rankings mean to the Highlands Links. (runs 8:48) 561 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100827_37356.mp3 Louisbourg is the location for "Take This Waltz", the latest film from Writer/Director Sarah Polley involving Seth Rogen, Sarah Silverman, Michelle Willams, and Ciarn MacGillivray of The Cottars. (runs 5:25) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Hollywood Northeast Louisbourg is the location for "Take This Waltz", the latest film from Writer/Director Sarah Polley involving Seth Rogen, Sarah Silverman, Michelle Willams, and Ciarn MacGillivray of The Cottars. (runs 5:25) 357 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100826_37295.mp3 After being caught in last weekend's flash flood in Meat Cove, a young couple from Germany updates their situation, and a Toronto woman shares her experience of the event. (runs 12:39) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Meat Cove Tourists After being caught in last weekend's flash flood in Meat Cove, a young couple from Germany updates their situation, and a Toronto woman shares her experience of the event. (runs 12:39) 791 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100825_37246.mp3 Our community historian Jim St. Clair, and Steve Sutherland board a boat on the Bras d'Or to venture back to the mid-1800s to the site of a school tailored to teach girls crafts and home economics. (runs 13:35) If you're interested in visiting the site of the old Boularderie Academy, property owners Eric & Jeanne Whyte are open to being contacted at 674-0953 http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Jim St. Clair - School Our community historian Jim St. Clair, and Steve Sutherland board a boat on the Bras d'Or to venture back to the mid-1800s to the site of a school tailored to teach girls crafts and home economics. (runs 13:35) If you're interested in visiting the site of the old Boularderie Academy, property owners Eric & Jeanne Whyte are open to being contacted at 674-0953 848 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100825_37237.mp3 We check with the Department of National Defense about the cleanup of the contaminated site of the former radar base in Sydney, Lisa Riley is the project manager for the DND's remediation project. (runs 8:25) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Radar Base Cleanup We check with the Department of National Defense about the cleanup of the contaminated site of the former radar base in Sydney, Lisa Riley is the project manager for the DND's remediation project. (runs 8:25) 537 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100824_37170.mp3 Reporter Joan Weeks spent the day in the northern community, she describes conditions there and how people are coping following last weekend's storm. (runs 10:41) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT More From Meat Cove Reporter Joan Weeks spent the day in the northern community, she describes conditions there and how people are coping following last weekend's storm. (runs 10:41) 673 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100824_37168.mp3 Bill Danielson, a retired Professor of Meteorology and our weather-watcher from Smelt Brook, tells us about the storm that struck Meat Cove on the weekend, and about the readings he recorded for the unusual event. (runs 8:05) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Weekend Storm Bill Danielson, a retired Professor of Meteorology and our weather-watcher from Smelt Brook, tells us about the storm that struck Meat Cove on the weekend, and about the readings he recorded for the unusual event. (runs 8:05) 518 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100823_37108.mp3 Early Sunday morning, heavy rain washed-out bridges and other infrastructure in the northern community of Meat Cove, essentially isolating the village. Our PartyLiner for the area, Derrick MacLellan, describes the scene this morning. (runs 8:26) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Meat Cove In Crisis Early Sunday morning, heavy rain washed-out bridges and other infrastructure in the northern community of Meat Cove, essentially isolating the village. Our PartyLiner for the area, Derrick MacLellan, describes the scene this morning. (runs 8:26) 539 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100823_37107.mp3 There are cool things to see at each and every museum and attraction around the Island. Reporter George Mortimer focuses on a cool item at the LeNoir Forge in Arichat. (runs 4:37) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT The Coolest Thing 8 There are cool things to see at each and every museum and attraction around the Island. Reporter George Mortimer focuses on a cool item at the LeNoir Forge in Arichat. (runs 4:37) 309 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100820_37030.mp3 Eleanor Anderson has been at the helm of the Atlantic Coastal Action Program as Executive Director for three and a half years. Now, she is moving from ACAP Cape Breton to Cape Breton University. (runs 9:11) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Career Move Eleanor Anderson has been at the helm of the Atlantic Coastal Action Program as Executive Director for three and a half years. Now, she is moving from ACAP Cape Breton to Cape Breton University. (runs 9:11) 582 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100820_37028.mp3 Seventy-five years ago, a raging wildfire swept through the communities of South Head and Waddens Cove. Reid Nicholson wrote a book about that terrible day, "Voices in the Wind" chronicles the disaster. (runs 11:01) To order a book contact him at: 902-737-5048 http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT The Fire Of '35 Seventy-five years ago, a raging wildfire swept through the communities of South Head and Waddens Cove. Reid Nicholson wrote a book about that terrible day, "Voices in the Wind" chronicles the disaster. (runs 11:01) To order a book contact him at: 902-737-5048 694 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100819_37050.mp3 Meet Shawn Seipler, the man behind a unique non-profit group called "Clean The World", and hear how hotel chains can do their bit to prevent the spread of disease in impoverished nations. (runs 9:37) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Saving Lives By Saving Soap Meet Shawn Seipler, the man behind a unique non-profit group called "Clean The World", and hear how hotel chains can do their bit to prevent the spread of disease in impoverished nations. (runs 9:37) 609 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100819_36982.mp3 Cape Breton now has two stations to measure the quality of air we breath for the Air Quality Health Index. Find out what that is and what the readings say about the air around us. (runs 6:27) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Something In The Air Cape Breton now has two stations to measure the quality of air we breath for the Air Quality Health Index. Find out what that is and what the readings say about the air around us. (runs 6:27) 419 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100819_36983.mp3 Former NHLer and Stanley Cup winner Mike MacPhee, one of four new advisors with the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles, talks about how they plan to assist the Eagles in their goal to host the Memorial Cup. (runs 6:26) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Star Power Advisors Former NHLer and Stanley Cup winner Mike MacPhee, one of four new advisors with the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles, talks about how they plan to assist the Eagles in their goal to host the Memorial Cup. (runs 6:26) 419 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100818_36917.mp3 The question - who crossed the Canso Causeway first? - has been bandied about for fifty-five years, musician Allister MacGillivray shares what he knows with the aid of artifacts he has in his possession. (runs 7:49) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Who Crossed First? The question - who crossed the Canso Causeway first? - has been bandied about for fifty-five years, musician Allister MacGillivray shares what he knows with the aid of artifacts he has in his possession. (runs 7:49) 502 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100818_36916.mp3 Ross McCurdy, Chief Operating Officer at the Centre for Sustainability in Energy and the Environment at Cape Breton University, explains how CBU can take advantage of new renewable electricity regulations. (runs 9:08) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Community Energy Ross McCurdy, Chief Operating Officer at the Centre for Sustainability in Energy and the Environment at Cape Breton University, explains how CBU can take advantage of new renewable electricity regulations. (runs 9:08) 580 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100817_36866.mp3 On our Community Cares column, learn about the work of the Lake Ainslie Weavers and Craft Guild who are strengthening the fabric of a tight knit community. (runs 6:47) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Community Cares 7 On our Community Cares column, learn about the work of the Lake Ainslie Weavers and Craft Guild who are strengthening the fabric of a tight knit community. (runs 6:47) 439 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100817_36869.mp3 Nova Scotia Power's Pull-the-Plug pilot program offers money for old appliances to people who live in the province's two biggest municipalities. Reporter Yvonne Leblanc-Smith gauges its success so far. (runs 6:19) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Powerful Incentive Nova Scotia Power's Pull-the-Plug pilot program offers money for old appliances to people who live in the province's two biggest municipalities. Reporter Yvonne Leblanc-Smith gauges its success so far. (runs 6:19) 411 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100817_36868.mp3 Motorists will see some realigning, rearranging, and also some delays, as work to twin Highway 125 between the Ball's Creek and Coxheath exits starts again. Reporter Hal Higgins has an update. (runs 5:44) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Seeing Double Motorists will see some realigning, rearranging, and also some delays, as work to twin Highway 125 between the Ball's Creek and Coxheath exits starts again. Reporter Hal Higgins has an update. (runs 5:44) 376 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100816_36806.mp3 Our cool summer series continues with Reporter George Mortimer in search of "The Coolest Thing" at Les Trois Pignons Museum in Cheticamp. (runs 6:03) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT The Coolest Thing 7 Our cool summer series continues with Reporter George Mortimer in search of "The Coolest Thing" at Les Trois Pignons Museum in Cheticamp. (runs 6:03) 395 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100816_36808.mp3 Dan MacRury is Cape Breton's Chief Crown Attorney, and now he's the winner of an annual award that recognizes an outstanding public sector lawyer in Canada. (runs 5:37) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Award Of Excellence Dan MacRury is Cape Breton's Chief Crown Attorney, and now he's the winner of an annual award that recognizes an outstanding public sector lawyer in Canada. (runs 5:37) 370 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100813_36738.mp3 The Nova Scotia government hopes to generate interest in Renewable Energy, find out why it wants municipalities and community groups to get involved in producing renewable energy. (runs 5:52) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Power Play The Nova Scotia government hopes to generate interest in Renewable Energy, find out why it wants municipalities and community groups to get involved in producing renewable energy. (runs 5:52) 384 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100812_36671.mp3 Whitney Pier native Francis Mason remains in a Japanese hospital after suffering a stroke in May. His aunt, Susan Mason-MacDonald, has an update on his condition and the effort to bring him home. (runs 6:11) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Fundraising For Francis Whitney Pier native Francis Mason remains in a Japanese hospital after suffering a stroke in May. His aunt, Susan Mason-MacDonald, has an update on his condition and the effort to bring him home. (runs 6:11) 403 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100812_36666.mp3 A hiking we will go... we conclude our summer series, Hiking The CBRM with Reporter Holly Conners, she checks out the trail at Dalem Lake Provincial Park. (runs 7:33) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Hiking The CBRM 5 A hiking we will go... we conclude our summer series, Hiking The CBRM with Reporter Holly Conners, she checks out the trail at Dalem Lake Provincial Park. (runs 7:33) 485 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100812_36669.mp3 Cape Breton Explorations sees power in numbers. Green power, that is. Company President Luciano Lisi explains why the company wants to form partnerships with local municipalities. (runs 10:06) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Energy Partners Cape Breton Explorations sees power in numbers. Green power, that is. Company President Luciano Lisi explains why the company wants to form partnerships with local municipalities. (runs 10:06) 639 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100812_36693.mp3 In Louisbourg, there's been a revival effort to literally paint the town red. Reporter David Jala spoke to Lloydette MacDonald from the Louisbourg Economic Development Society about the project. (runs 5:16) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Blooming Red In Louisbourg, there's been a revival effort to literally paint the town red. Reporter David Jala spoke to Lloydette MacDonald from the Louisbourg Economic Development Society about the project. (runs 5:16) 348 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100811_36620.mp3 It can take a long time to creep up on people, but when it does, Alzheimer's Disease never has a good outcome. Now, there is new research that can predict who will get the disease. (runs 7:18) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Alzheimer's Test It can take a long time to creep up on people, but when it does, Alzheimer's Disease never has a good outcome. Now, there is new research that can predict who will get the disease. (runs 7:18) 471 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100811_36618.mp3 The long journey toward The Whitney Pier Heritage Trail is a step closer to reality, Reporter George Mortimer brings us an update from the site of the Trail. (runs 7:26) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Walk Back In Time The long journey toward The Whitney Pier Heritage Trail is a step closer to reality, Reporter George Mortimer brings us an update from the site of the Trail. (runs 7:26) 478 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100810_36550.mp3 Parks Canada is investigating another coyote attack, a teenager camping in the Broad Cove area of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park suffered bite wounds early Monday morning. (runs 8:29) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Another Coyote Attack Parks Canada is investigating another coyote attack, a teenager camping in the Broad Cove area of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park suffered bite wounds early Monday morning. (runs 8:29) 541 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100810_36552.mp3 In our Community Cares column, find out why the work of the Richmond County Literacy Network is so important to the communities it serves. (runs 9:24) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Community Cares 6 In our Community Cares column, find out why the work of the Richmond County Literacy Network is so important to the communities it serves. (runs 9:24) 596 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100809_36486.mp3 Our summer series continues, Reporter George Mortimer travels to museums across Cape Breton to discover the story behind the coolest artifact on hand, recently, he visited Englishtown. (runs 5:25) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT The Coolest Thing 6 Our summer series continues, Reporter George Mortimer travels to museums across Cape Breton to discover the story behind the coolest artifact on hand, recently, he visited Englishtown. (runs 5:25) 357 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100806_36434.mp3 Chances are you've heard of Michelangelo. But have you heard of this Michelangelo? It's the 400th anniversary of his death and our artist-in-residence Bobby Nock says we should know more about him. (runs 13:42) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Caravaggio Chances are you've heard of Michelangelo. But have you heard of this Michelangelo? It's the 400th anniversary of his death and our artist-in-residence Bobby Nock says we should know more about him. (runs 13:42) 854 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100811_36616.mp3 Despite the case of the 19 year old Canadian detained three months for a traffic accident, Author John Kirk says, Canadians traveling to Cuba generally do so trouble free. (runs 6:09) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Cuba Travel Despite the case of the 19 year old Canadian detained three months for a traffic accident, Author John Kirk says, Canadians traveling to Cuba generally do so trouble free. (runs 6:09) 401 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100805_36503.mp3 Lace up your hiking shoes for another installment in our "Hiking The CBRM" series... Reporter Holly Conners takes us to the Louisbourg Trail. (runs 9:04) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Hiking The CBRM 4 Lace up your hiking shoes for another installment in our "Hiking The CBRM" series... Reporter Holly Conners takes us to the Louisbourg Trail. (runs 9:04) 576 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100805_36381.mp3 A summer job that offers both money and high school credits. We'll meet a Cape Breton participant in the Building Futures for Youth program and speak with Education Minister Marilyn More about the program. (runs 8:16) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Co-op Construction Jobs A summer job that offers both money and high school credits. We'll meet a Cape Breton participant in the Building Futures for Youth program and speak with Education Minister Marilyn More about the program. (runs 8:16) 529 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100804_36316.mp3 On Then and Now, Jim St. Clair brings us the story of a black loyalist from Philadelphia who played an important part in establishing the much-travelled Route 4 through Sydney Forks. (runs 5:54) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Road Work In Cape Breton On Then and Now, Jim St. Clair brings us the story of a black loyalist from Philadelphia who played an important part in establishing the much-travelled Route 4 through Sydney Forks. (runs 5:54) 386 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100803_36506.mp3 Our hot summer series - "The Coolest Thing" has Reporter George Mortimer visiting museums across Cape Breton, like the Whale Interpretive Centre in Pleasant Bay, to find the story behind their "coolest" artifact on display. (runs 4:48) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT The Coolest Thing 5 Our hot summer series - "The Coolest Thing" has Reporter George Mortimer visiting museums across Cape Breton, like the Whale Interpretive Centre in Pleasant Bay, to find the story behind their "coolest" artifact on display. (runs 4:48) 320 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100803_36505.mp3 Our summer series, Community Cares continues as we shine the light on the work being done by 2 community health boards in Cape Breton. (runs 6:12) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Community Cares 5 Our summer series, Community Cares continues as we shine the light on the work being done by 2 community health boards in Cape Breton. (runs 6:12) 405 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100803_36253.mp3 How can we attract more immigrants and make sure they get the jobs they want and the ones we need? (runs 12:03) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Immigration And Jobs How can we attract more immigrants and make sure they get the jobs they want and the ones we need? (runs 12:03) 747 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100730_36143.mp3 Reporter Hal Higgins travelled to the Skyline Trail in the Cape Breton Highlands to find out what Parks Canada is telling tourists about coyotes this summer. (runs 13:20) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Coyote Myth And Reality Reporter Hal Higgins travelled to the Skyline Trail in the Cape Breton Highlands to find out what Parks Canada is telling tourists about coyotes this summer. (runs 13:20) 824 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100730_36141.mp3 Reporter Bobby Nock updates the story of Kim Begin, a woman from Baddeck who is hoping to participate in a Montreal study for MS patients. (runs 5:41) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT MS Patient Update Reporter Bobby Nock updates the story of Kim Begin, a woman from Baddeck who is hoping to participate in a Montreal study for MS patients. (runs 5:41) 365 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100729_36103.mp3 Some say the best and most breath-taking trails in Canada are here in Cape Breton, so Reporter Holly Conners takes us to another trail you can take in Donkin, in our "Hiking The CBRM" column. (runs 7:38) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Hiking The CBRM 3 Some say the best and most breath-taking trails in Canada are here in Cape Breton, so Reporter Holly Conners takes us to another trail you can take in Donkin, in our "Hiking The CBRM" column. (runs 7:38) 482 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100729_36100.mp3 You could call it a bit of a diamond in the rough. Hear about one of the more interesting finds at an archeological dig at the Fortress of Louisbourg. (runs 4:43) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Archeology Students You could call it a bit of a diamond in the rough. Hear about one of the more interesting finds at an archeological dig at the Fortress of Louisbourg. (runs 4:43) 308 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100728_36009.mp3 Passengers and truckers are being told it will be days--even weeks--before they can board Marine Atlantic vessels. CBC Reporter Joan Weeks explores the delays as truckers consider disrupting an already disrupted service. (runs 6:14) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Trucking Turmoil Passengers and truckers are being told it will be days--even weeks--before they can board Marine Atlantic vessels. CBC Reporter Joan Weeks explores the delays as truckers consider disrupting an already disrupted service. (runs 6:14) 398 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100727_35963.mp3 On our Community Cares column, Nick Davis, Camp Director of the Atlantic Burn Camp, talks about the camp hosted in Cape Breton and the work of the Cape Breton Fire Fighters Burn Care Society. (runs 5:23) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Community Cares 4 On our Community Cares column, Nick Davis, Camp Director of the Atlantic Burn Camp, talks about the camp hosted in Cape Breton and the work of the Cape Breton Fire Fighters Burn Care Society. (runs 5:23) 347 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100726_35896.mp3 People in New Victoria want to generate support to keep an old church from disrepair. The 96 year old church in Victoria Mines closed three years ago, find out what you can do to help. (runs 7:46) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Stone Church Society People in New Victoria want to generate support to keep an old church from disrepair. The 96 year old church in Victoria Mines closed three years ago, find out what you can do to help. (runs 7:46) 488 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100726_35898.mp3 How good are our greens? Sports Guy Charlie Cuff speaks with golf writer Ted MacIntyre who rated the courses in Cape Breton. (runs 8:31) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Course Ratings How good are our greens? Sports Guy Charlie Cuff speaks with golf writer Ted MacIntyre who rated the courses in Cape Breton. (runs 8:31) 533 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100726_35901.mp3 In our summer museum series: "The Coolest Thing", Reporter George Mortimer searches for the "coolest thing" at local museums, this installment, he visits the Port Hastings Museum. (runs 4:28) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT The Coolest Thing 4 In our summer museum series: "The Coolest Thing", Reporter George Mortimer searches for the "coolest thing" at local museums, this installment, he visits the Port Hastings Museum. (runs 4:28) 290 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100723_35827.mp3 Hear from families who are worried about the future of Highland Manor in Neil's Harbour, the home has failed a recent Fire Marshall's inspection. (runs 6:11) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Highland Home Hear from families who are worried about the future of Highland Manor in Neil's Harbour, the home has failed a recent Fire Marshall's inspection. (runs 6:11) 393 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100723_35828.mp3 In the last installment of our interview with author Victor Suthren, he discusses the turbulent history of the Canadian Navy and what lies ahead for the service. (runs 12:13) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT The Island Of Canada Pt. 4 In the last installment of our interview with author Victor Suthren, he discusses the turbulent history of the Canadian Navy and what lies ahead for the service. (runs 12:13) 755 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100723_35831.mp3 People are getting too close to a nesting pair of piping plovers and their three chicks at Big Glace Bay Beach. Find out what you can do to help the tiny birds. (runs 6:54) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Protecting Plovers People are getting too close to a nesting pair of piping plovers and their three chicks at Big Glace Bay Beach. Find out what you can do to help the tiny birds. (runs 6:54) 437 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100722_35754.mp3 In Part 2 of a new feature, Reporter Holly Conners heads for the Coxheath Hills on our summer series "Hiking the CBRM". (runs 8:14) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Hiking The CBRM 2 In Part 2 of a new feature, Reporter Holly Conners heads for the Coxheath Hills on our summer series "Hiking the CBRM". (runs 8:14) 517 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100722_35755.mp3 In Part 3, Canada's northern waters then and now. Find out why the Arctic held such allure for early explorers and why there's renewed interest in Arctic Sovereignty. (runs 14:05) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT The Island Of Canada Pt. 3 In Part 3, Canada's northern waters then and now. Find out why the Arctic held such allure for early explorers and why there's renewed interest in Arctic Sovereignty. (runs 14:05) 867 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100722_35757.mp3 Highland Manor in Neil's Harbour may have to close this Fall. We ask the Administrator why it hasn't passed a fire inspection. And we ask the Nova Scotia Department of Health what happens now. (runs 11:49) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Home Sweet Home Highland Manor in Neil's Harbour may have to close this Fall. We ask the Administrator why it hasn't passed a fire inspection. And we ask the Nova Scotia Department of Health what happens now. (runs 11:49) 731 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100721_36099.mp3 Meet some seniors who are game for the Nintendo Wii. Reporter Norma Jean MacPhee drops by a summer library program that teaches the technology to those still young at heart. (runs 5:57) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Wii For Seniors Meet some seniors who are game for the Nintendo Wii. Reporter Norma Jean MacPhee drops by a summer library program that teaches the technology to those still young at heart. (runs 5:57) 381 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100721_35698.mp3 Maxine LeBlanc-David of D'Escousse travelled to Bulgaria in June for a procedure that may alleviate some symptoms of her multiple sclerosis, Reporter Peggy MacDonald has an update. (runs 8:48) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Back Home Maxine LeBlanc-David of D'Escousse travelled to Bulgaria in June for a procedure that may alleviate some symptoms of her multiple sclerosis, Reporter Peggy MacDonald has an update. (runs 8:48) 550 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100721_35702.mp3 Breaking new ground, again. Jennifer Jesty, a North Sydney Volunteer Fire Fighter, is the first aboriginal woman to complete a paramedic course at an emergency training center in Pittsburgh. (runs 5:56) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Proud Paramedic Breaking new ground, again. Jennifer Jesty, a North Sydney Volunteer Fire Fighter, is the first aboriginal woman to complete a paramedic course at an emergency training center in Pittsburgh. (runs 5:56) 378 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100721_35699.mp3 In Part 2 of our on-going interview with author Victor Suthren, we find out how the Nova Scotian ship building industry fueled the economy of the coast in the late 1800s. (runs 9:40) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT The Island Of Canada Pt. 2 In Part 2 of our on-going interview with author Victor Suthren, we find out how the Nova Scotian ship building industry fueled the economy of the coast in the late 1800s. (runs 9:40) 602 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100720_35620.mp3 Keeping the culture and language alive. Heather Sparling talks about the work of the Cape Breton Gaelic Society on our "Community Cares" Column. (runs 5:58) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Community Cares 3 Keeping the culture and language alive. Heather Sparling talks about the work of the Cape Breton Gaelic Society on our "Community Cares" Column. (runs 5:58) 380 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100720_35621.mp3 A new way of looking at the country: A feature interview with historian Victor Suthren about his newest book, in which he makes an argument for "The Island of Canada: How Three Oceans Shaped Our Nation". (runs 16:49) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT The Island Of Canada Pt. 1 A new way of looking at the country: A feature interview with historian Victor Suthren about his newest book, in which he makes an argument for "The Island of Canada: How Three Oceans Shaped Our Nation". (runs 16:49) 1032 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100719_35570.mp3 Reporter George Mortimer with another installment in our summer museum series: "The Coolest Thing". We meet a young man working at an old forge at the North Highlands Community Museum. (runs 4:57) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT The Coolest Thing 3 Reporter George Mortimer with another installment in our summer museum series: "The Coolest Thing". We meet a young man working at an old forge at the North Highlands Community Museum. (runs 4:57) 321 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100719_35567.mp3 Reporter Joan Weeks examines complaints from two people in Port Hawkesbury who say the RCMP have been harassing them ever since the Ivy Rorison murder in 2008. (runs 9:23) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Claims Of Harassment Reporter Joan Weeks examines complaints from two people in Port Hawkesbury who say the RCMP have been harassing them ever since the Ivy Rorison murder in 2008. (runs 9:23) 587 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100716_35472.mp3 People in the Inverness area elect a new councillor on Saturday. Reporter Bobby Nock spoke to the three candidates running for the seat in District 3, Inverness-Dunvegan-Glenville. (runs 11:05) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Councillor By-election People in the Inverness area elect a new councillor on Saturday. Reporter Bobby Nock spoke to the three candidates running for the seat in District 3, Inverness-Dunvegan-Glenville. (runs 11:05) 689 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100716_35468.mp3 Emily Forrest of Halifax is walking the Coast of Nova Scotia to raise money for a children's camp; she's in Cape Breton and strolled into our studio to talk about her trek. (runs 8:18) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Coastal Walker Emily Forrest of Halifax is walking the Coast of Nova Scotia to raise money for a children's camp; she's in Cape Breton and strolled into our studio to talk about her trek. (runs 8:18) 522 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100716_35471.mp3 The Province of Nova Scotia has made waves with its decision to repeal the Treasure Trove Act. Bill Greenlaw, the Executive Director of Heritage for the NS Department of Tourism and Culture, explains what happens now. (runs 8:06) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Making Waves The Province of Nova Scotia has made waves with its decision to repeal the Treasure Trove Act. Bill Greenlaw, the Executive Director of Heritage for the NS Department of Tourism and Culture, explains what happens now. (runs 8:06) 510 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100715_35415.mp3 With Nova Scotia's decision to repeal the Treasure Trove Act - Jeff MacKinnon, who is with a marine salvage company, has concerns, and Michael MacDonald, Executive Director of Mineral Resources for DNR, explains the decision. (runs 16:49) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Choppy Waters With Nova Scotia's decision to repeal the Treasure Trove Act - Jeff MacKinnon, who is with a marine salvage company, has concerns, and Michael MacDonald, Executive Director of Mineral Resources for DNR, explains the decision. (runs 16:49) 1033 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100715_35411.mp3 We launch a new summer series: "Hiking the CBRM" - Reporter Holly Conners explores some great trails that are only a short drive from the city, first up, the East Bay Hills trail. (runs 8:31) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Hiking The CBRM 1 We launch a new summer series: "Hiking the CBRM" - Reporter Holly Conners explores some great trails that are only a short drive from the city, first up, the East Bay Hills trail. (runs 8:31) 535 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100714_35347.mp3 Digging into a wealth of knowledge, a conversation with Cape Breton mine engineers who are back from touring a mine in China as part of a project to share expertise and training. (runs 15:09) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Knowledge Exchange Digging into a wealth of knowledge, a conversation with Cape Breton mine engineers who are back from touring a mine in China as part of a project to share expertise and training. (runs 15:09) 933 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100714_35348.mp3 One young Eskasoni man has been named a National Aboriginal Role Model by the National Aboriginal Health Organization, meet 22 year old Cape Breton University student Michael Denny. (runs 8:06) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Leading By Example One young Eskasoni man has been named a National Aboriginal Role Model by the National Aboriginal Health Organization, meet 22 year old Cape Breton University student Michael Denny. (runs 8:06) 510 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100713_35285.mp3 Tony MacDonald, the President of the Inverness Development Association, explains how the business community in Inverness pitched in to keep the doors of the Visitor Information Center open this summer. (runs 8:39) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT The Welcome Mat Tony MacDonald, the President of the Inverness Development Association, explains how the business community in Inverness pitched in to keep the doors of the Visitor Information Center open this summer. (runs 8:39) 543 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100713_35283.mp3 The art of community building on our "Community Cares" feature, we ask Troy Nixon, the Chair of the Board of the Inverness County Center for the Arts, what the folks at the Center do to make their area a better place to live. (runs 7:22) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Community Cares 2 The art of community building on our "Community Cares" feature, we ask Troy Nixon, the Chair of the Board of the Inverness County Center for the Arts, what the folks at the Center do to make their area a better place to live. (runs 7:22) 466 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100712_35219.mp3 Our summer series, "The Coolest Thing", takes us to the Margaree Salmon Museum... where Reporter George Mortimer finds a fishing rod that saw action in war-time Germany. (runs 5:26) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT The Coolest Thing 2 Our summer series, "The Coolest Thing", takes us to the Margaree Salmon Museum... where Reporter George Mortimer finds a fishing rod that saw action in war-time Germany. (runs 5:26) 350 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100712_35218.mp3 A summer job he won't soon forget... Grant MacNeil, a young Cape Bretoner, is working at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France this summer as a guide. (runs 8:30) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Vimy Guide A summer job he won't soon forget... Grant MacNeil, a young Cape Bretoner, is working at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France this summer as a guide. (runs 8:30) 535 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100709_35153.mp3 It pays to do your research... and two Cape Breton high school grads can prove it. Meet the two teens who've each won $10,000. in scholarships from the Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation. (runs 9:12) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Surprise Scholarships It pays to do your research... and two Cape Breton high school grads can prove it. Meet the two teens who've each won $10,000. in scholarships from the Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation. (runs 9:12) 576 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100709_35150.mp3 Doctors Nova Scotia is advising people to be on the look out for black legged ticks that may carry lyme disease. Dr. Jane Brooks explains the disease and how to take precautions. (runs 8:51) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Tiny Ticks, Big Threat Doctors Nova Scotia is advising people to be on the look out for black legged ticks that may carry lyme disease. Dr. Jane Brooks explains the disease and how to take precautions. (runs 8:51) 556 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100708_35072.mp3 From forceps, to folk remedies, to housecalls on horseback... a new exhibit called "Early Medicine in the Highlands" at the North Highlands Community Museum tells the story of the old time country doctor. Dr. Ken Murray describes the display. (runs 8:09) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Early Medicine From forceps, to folk remedies, to housecalls on horseback... a new exhibit called "Early Medicine in the Highlands" at the North Highlands Community Museum tells the story of the old time country doctor. Dr. Ken Murray describes the display. (runs 8:09) 514 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100708_35069.mp3 The Premier Basketball League expressed interest in expanding to Sydney, our Sports Guy Charlie Cuff remembers the Cape Breton Breakers from 1993 and 1994. (runs 7:38) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Minor Pro Basketball The Premier Basketball League expressed interest in expanding to Sydney, our Sports Guy Charlie Cuff remembers the Cape Breton Breakers from 1993 and 1994. (runs 7:38) 483 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100707_35013.mp3 Community Historian Jim St. Clair has a healthy dose of history with the story of Dr. Hoodie of Whycocomagh on "Then and Now". (runs 9:19) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Jim St. Clair - Dr. Hoodie Community Historian Jim St. Clair has a healthy dose of history with the story of Dr. Hoodie of Whycocomagh on "Then and Now". (runs 9:19) 583 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100707_35012.mp3 Reporter Norma Jean MacPhee spent the afternoon with Steven and Morningstar Pinto, and their daughter, Isabella, at their new 12 hole Disc Golf Course in Catalone. (runs 7:05) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Disc Golf Tee-up Reporter Norma Jean MacPhee spent the afternoon with Steven and Morningstar Pinto, and their daughter, Isabella, at their new 12 hole Disc Golf Course in Catalone. (runs 7:05) 450 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100706_34932.mp3 We launch our summer series "Community Cares" with a profile of a group that provides care at a very difficult time. Meet Mabel MacEachern, one of the volunteers with Bereaved Families of Cape Breton. (runs 8:17) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Community Cares 1 We launch our summer series "Community Cares" with a profile of a group that provides care at a very difficult time. Meet Mabel MacEachern, one of the volunteers with Bereaved Families of Cape Breton. (runs 8:17) 522 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100706_34937.mp3 Take a modern-day Nancy Drew, mix in some prehistoric rocks, and you've got a Cape Breton-made mystery. Author Jo Ann Yhard talks about her new book for young adults, "The Fossil Hunter of Sydney Mines". (runs 9:23) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Digging A Mystery Take a modern-day Nancy Drew, mix in some prehistoric rocks, and you've got a Cape Breton-made mystery. Author Jo Ann Yhard talks about her new book for young adults, "The Fossil Hunter of Sydney Mines". (runs 9:23) 588 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100706_34934.mp3 Reporter Joan Weeks describes the first day of the trial for Ernest Fenwick MacIntosh in Port Hawkesbury, and why it took so long to bring the decades old allegations to court. (runs 7:47) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT MacIntosh Trial Reporter Joan Weeks describes the first day of the trial for Ernest Fenwick MacIntosh in Port Hawkesbury, and why it took so long to bring the decades old allegations to court. (runs 7:47) 492 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100705_34848.mp3 Chris Jones, a manager with DFO, talks about the possibility of a new Fall fishery for whelk off the shores of Cape Breton. (runs 8:57) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Whelk Fishery Chris Jones, a manager with DFO, talks about the possibility of a new Fall fishery for whelk off the shores of Cape Breton. (runs 8:57) 562 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100705_34849.mp3 This summer, Reporter George Mortimer has the challenge to find unique items at Museums throughout Cape Breton for a new summer feature - "The Coolest Thing", which we launch today. (runs 5:54) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT The Coolest Thing 1 This summer, Reporter George Mortimer has the challenge to find unique items at Museums throughout Cape Breton for a new summer feature - "The Coolest Thing", which we launch today. (runs 5:54) 379 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100702_34791.mp3 We learn more about the new Unama'ki College of Cape Breton University. (runs 8:14) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Expanding Aboriginal Education We learn more about the new Unama'ki College of Cape Breton University. (runs 8:14) 522 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100702_34788.mp3 As controversy continues to swirl around the police response at the G-20, we speak with one of the Cape Breton officers who went up to Toronto to help out during the Summit. (runs 9:07) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Force To Be Reckoned With As controversy continues to swirl around the police response at the G-20, we speak with one of the Cape Breton officers who went up to Toronto to help out during the Summit. (runs 9:07) 575 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100630_34707.mp3 CBC Reporter Joan Weeks does some plane speaking on the future of the Cape Breton Flight Institute in Sydney, and the Flying Phoenix Aviation Group of Yarmouth. (runs 8:06) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Flight School Saga CBC Reporter Joan Weeks does some plane speaking on the future of the Cape Breton Flight Institute in Sydney, and the Flying Phoenix Aviation Group of Yarmouth. (runs 8:06) 515 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100630_34702.mp3 A long time reporter has been named the new Director of Editorial for the Cape Breton Post, Tom Ayers discusses his new position at the paper. (runs 8:45) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT CB Post Editor A long time reporter has been named the new Director of Editorial for the Cape Breton Post, Tom Ayers discusses his new position at the paper. (runs 8:45) 554 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100629_34619.mp3 A recent study says several thousand Nova Scotians should NOT be behind the wheel because of dementia. Reporter Joan Weeks brings us a look at that issue and what can be done to prevent a potential problem. (runs 9:53) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Drivers With Dementia A recent study says several thousand Nova Scotians should NOT be behind the wheel because of dementia. Reporter Joan Weeks brings us a look at that issue and what can be done to prevent a potential problem. (runs 9:53) 622 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100628_34568.mp3 How best to remember Canada's fallen soldiers in Afghanistan, a Cape Breton war veteran and a military historian weigh in on that question as Cape Breton prepares for the repatriation of Sgt. Jimmy MacNeil, our first soldier killed in Afghanistan. (runs 7:40) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Remembering The Fallen How best to remember Canada's fallen soldiers in Afghanistan, a Cape Breton war veteran and a military historian weigh in on that question as Cape Breton prepares for the repatriation of Sgt. Jimmy MacNeil, our first soldier killed in Afghanistan. (runs 7:40) 489 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100628_34570.mp3 Teams of hikers will tackle not one but three summits in the highlands this summer, Tom Wilson, one of the organizers of The Three Peak Challenge, hopes to pique your interest in the event. (runs 5:45) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Take A Hike, Or Two, Or Three Teams of hikers will tackle not one but three summits in the highlands this summer, Tom Wilson, one of the organizers of The Three Peak Challenge, hopes to pique your interest in the event. (runs 5:45) 374 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100625_34492.mp3 The popular Heather Bowling Lanes in Sydney has closed.Reporter Norma Jean MacPhee spoke to a few of the last bowlers to roll a ball at the facility before they turned off the lights for good. (runs 4:13) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Shake, Rattle and Bowl The popular Heather Bowling Lanes in Sydney has closed.Reporter Norma Jean MacPhee spoke to a few of the last bowlers to roll a ball at the facility before they turned off the lights for good. (runs 4:13) 281 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100625_34493.mp3 What's big and grey, and full of artwork? Sydney's new "Elephant Head Gallery". Reporter Holly Connors visited the new artist space and met curator Gwendolyn Aker. (runs 6:27) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT New Art Gallery What's big and grey, and full of artwork? Sydney's new "Elephant Head Gallery". Reporter Holly Connors visited the new artist space and met curator Gwendolyn Aker. (runs 6:27) 416 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100624_34425.mp3 The Cape Breton born conductor of Symphony Nova Scotia was recently awarded for his talents. Martin MacDonald talks about being recognized with a Canada Council for the Arts award for young conductors. (runs 6:53) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Waving The Baton The Cape Breton born conductor of Symphony Nova Scotia was recently awarded for his talents. Martin MacDonald talks about being recognized with a Canada Council for the Arts award for young conductors. (runs 6:53) 442 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100624_34424.mp3 Recently, tourism organizations in Inverness County were surprised to discover, they won't be eligible for marketing money from ECBC. Marlene Usher, Executive Director General for Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation, explains. (runs 6:52) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Marketing Levy Update Recently, tourism organizations in Inverness County were surprised to discover, they won't be eligible for marketing money from ECBC. Marlene Usher, Executive Director General for Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation, explains. (runs 6:52) 441 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100624_34426.mp3 Handmade handbags designed by two Cape Breton sisters will be featured in a virtual marketing campaign that hopes to cash in on the G-8 Summit hype. (runs 9:02) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Fashioning The G-8 Handmade handbags designed by two Cape Breton sisters will be featured in a virtual marketing campaign that hopes to cash in on the G-8 Summit hype. (runs 9:02) 571 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100623_34351.mp3 Lately, residents living near the Tar Ponds have been complaining of an unpleasant smell. Reporter Wendy Martin has an update on the odor that's wafting up as part of the continued clean-up. (runs 7:13) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Aroma Arising Lately, residents living near the Tar Ponds have been complaining of an unpleasant smell. Reporter Wendy Martin has an update on the odor that's wafting up as part of the continued clean-up. (runs 7:13) 462 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100623_34353.mp3 On Then and Now with Jim St. Clair, his fingers do the walking through the pages of history and lands on the topic of the telephone book - a 1955 Cape Breton directory. (runs 9:40) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Directory Assistance On Then and Now with Jim St. Clair, his fingers do the walking through the pages of history and lands on the topic of the telephone book - a 1955 Cape Breton directory. (runs 9:40) 608 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100623_34350.mp3 Geoff MacLellan has been elected MLA in a by-election in the riding of Glace Bay. The new Member of the Legislative Assembly speaks with Information Morning host Steve Sutherland. (runs 10:47) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT New MLA For The Bay Geoff MacLellan has been elected MLA in a by-election in the riding of Glace Bay. The new Member of the Legislative Assembly speaks with Information Morning host Steve Sutherland. (runs 10:47) 676 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100623_34352.mp3 ECBC pulls the plug on a project to grow baby lobsters on the West side of the Island because of a DFO policy. The director of the Baxter's Cove Lobster Enhancement Project is John MacInnis. (runs 5:35) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Dead In The Water ECBC pulls the plug on a project to grow baby lobsters on the West side of the Island because of a DFO policy. The director of the Baxter's Cove Lobster Enhancement Project is John MacInnis. (runs 5:35) 364 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100622_34287.mp3 We revisit the problem of teen addictions in Cape Breton and the gap in services discovered by researchers at Cape Breton University with Dr. Linda Courey, head of Addictions Services at the Cape Breton District Health Authority. (runs 14:15) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Addressing Addictions Issues We revisit the problem of teen addictions in Cape Breton and the gap in services discovered by researchers at Cape Breton University with Dr. Linda Courey, head of Addictions Services at the Cape Breton District Health Authority. (runs 14:15) 884 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100622_34286.mp3 Sergeant James "Jimmy" MacNeil of Glace Bay was killed Monday in Afghanistan, when he stepped on a roadside bomb. Petty Officer Derrick Nearing, fondly remembers his friend. (runs 5:57) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Cape Breton Soldier Dies Sergeant James "Jimmy" MacNeil of Glace Bay was killed Monday in Afghanistan, when he stepped on a roadside bomb. Petty Officer Derrick Nearing, fondly remembers his friend. (runs 5:57) 385 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100621_34234.mp3 The Cabot Trail Working Association has produced new signs to help tourists find live music venues along the scenic drive. Kim Lemky is co-ordinator for the association, and she has the details. (runs 6:03) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Musical Cabot Trail The Cabot Trail Working Association has produced new signs to help tourists find live music venues along the scenic drive. Kim Lemky is co-ordinator for the association, and she has the details. (runs 6:03) 392 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100621_34215.mp3 The 5 candidates in the Glace Bay By-Election sum up why voters should cast a ballot for them, in the closing statements from our Information Morning All Candidates Forum. (runs 7:14) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Candidates Forum Glace Bay 7 The 5 candidates in the Glace Bay By-Election sum up why voters should cast a ballot for them, in the closing statements from our Information Morning All Candidates Forum. (runs 7:14) 462 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100618_34109.mp3 Hop aboard for a tour of the Cape Breton Island Clipper yacht - and meet Cape Bretoner Elisa Jenkins who's been aboard since Day One of the 2009-10 Round The World Clipper Race. (runs 12:56) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Round The World Race Hop aboard for a tour of the Cape Breton Island Clipper yacht - and meet Cape Bretoner Elisa Jenkins who's been aboard since Day One of the 2009-10 Round The World Clipper Race. (runs 12:56) 805 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100618_34108.mp3 The candidates for the by-election in Glace Bay take on a question about small business and the issue of assistance for entrepreneurs in an excerpt from our All Candidates Forum. (runs 7:02) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Candidates Forum Glace Bay 6 The candidates for the by-election in Glace Bay take on a question about small business and the issue of assistance for entrepreneurs in an excerpt from our All Candidates Forum. (runs 7:02) 451 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100617_34041.mp3 A Cape Breton cartoonist has just been published in the pages of the New Yorker Magazine. We ask Kate Beaton what its like to have more than a million people see her work. (runs 14:14) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Drawing On Her Talent A Cape Breton cartoonist has just been published in the pages of the New Yorker Magazine. We ask Kate Beaton what its like to have more than a million people see her work. (runs 14:14) 883 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100617_34039.mp3 An equal opportunity to discuss equalization. Hear a spirited exchange by candidates in the Glace Bay by-election to a question on that topic from our Information Morning All Candidates Forum. (runs 8:43) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Candidates Forum Glace Bay 5 An equal opportunity to discuss equalization. Hear a spirited exchange by candidates in the Glace Bay by-election to a question on that topic from our Information Morning All Candidates Forum. (runs 8:43) 552 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100616_34057.mp3 One of the busiest beaches in Cape Breton could get an upgrade, people in the Mira community have set their sights on improving facilities at the favourite hot spot. (runs 10:19) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Making Waves In Mira Gut One of the busiest beaches in Cape Breton could get an upgrade, people in the Mira community have set their sights on improving facilities at the favourite hot spot. (runs 10:19) 648 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100616_33980.mp3 When refusing to chip-in means being left-out, a group in Cheticamp says it may be paying the price for Inverness County's decision to go against a marketing levy for tourism promotion. (runs 10:05) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT No Levy No Cash When refusing to chip-in means being left-out, a group in Cheticamp says it may be paying the price for Inverness County's decision to go against a marketing levy for tourism promotion. (runs 10:05) 634 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100616_33978.mp3 In another excerpt from our Information Morning All Candidates Forum, Glace Bay's five would-be MLAs discuss the issue of drugs in the community. (runs 10:13) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Candidates Forum Glace Bay 4 In another excerpt from our Information Morning All Candidates Forum, Glace Bay's five would-be MLAs discuss the issue of drugs in the community. (runs 10:13) 642 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100616_33982.mp3 Our council coverage continues, Reporter Peggy MacDonald has highlights from last night's long meeting of Cape Breton Regional Council. (runs 10:44) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Council Size Our council coverage continues, Reporter Peggy MacDonald has highlights from last night's long meeting of Cape Breton Regional Council. (runs 10:44) 673 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100615_33916.mp3 The students at Bras d'Or Elementary School will use music to travel through the mists of time, as they prepare to mount a history of Cape Breton Island, as part of the Clipper Round The World Race celebrations in Sydney. (runs 4:15) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Cape Breton History The students at Bras d'Or Elementary School will use music to travel through the mists of time, as they prepare to mount a history of Cape Breton Island, as part of the Clipper Round The World Race celebrations in Sydney. (runs 4:15) 283 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100615_33915.mp3 Delegates from all over the world are in Sydney to see solidification and stabilization in action at the Tar Ponds Clean-Up, and to discuss the clean up technology. Meet Dr. Colin Hills, a professor from the UK, who's here for the SS Tech Conference. (runs 8:22) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Some Concrete Facts Delegates from all over the world are in Sydney to see solidification and stabilization in action at the Tar Ponds Clean-Up, and to discuss the clean up technology. Meet Dr. Colin Hills, a professor from the UK, who's here for the SS Tech Conference. (runs 8:22) 530 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100615_33914.mp3 The candidates vying for votes in the Glace Bay by-election tackle the idea of a pool for the riding and other factors that influence fitness in an excerpt from our all candidates forum. (runs 11:54) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Candidates Forum Glace Bay 3 The candidates vying for votes in the Glace Bay by-election tackle the idea of a pool for the riding and other factors that influence fitness in an excerpt from our all candidates forum. (runs 11:54) 743 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100614_33856.mp3 More from the floor of Glace Bay High, another excerpt from Information Morning's All Candidates Forum held for the riding of Glace Bay, featuring the 5 candidates - the issue: education. (runs 9:52) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Candidates Forum Glace Bay 2 More from the floor of Glace Bay High, another excerpt from Information Morning's All Candidates Forum held for the riding of Glace Bay, featuring the 5 candidates - the issue: education. (runs 9:52) 621 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100614_33857.mp3 A New Brunswick company cracks into the Cape Breton market by sailing over to fish for crab, and leaving a bad taste in the mouths of Island plant owners and workers. (runs 8:34) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Shell Game A New Brunswick company cracks into the Cape Breton market by sailing over to fish for crab, and leaving a bad taste in the mouths of Island plant owners and workers. (runs 8:34) 543 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100614_33868.mp3 While the world is focused on "football" and the 2010 World Cup, Sports columnist Charlie Cuff tosses around the idea of a re-surgence in the game of football in Cape Breton. (runs 10:31) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Gridiron Glory While the world is focused on "football" and the 2010 World Cup, Sports columnist Charlie Cuff tosses around the idea of a re-surgence in the game of football in Cape Breton. (runs 10:31) 660 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100611_33766.mp3 All five candidates running in the Glace Bay by-election took to the stage in our Information Morning All Candidates Forum, in Part 1 - Opening Statements. (runs 7:34) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Candidates Forum Glace Bay 1 All five candidates running in the Glace Bay by-election took to the stage in our Information Morning All Candidates Forum, in Part 1 - Opening Statements. (runs 7:34) 482 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100611_33764.mp3 The Clipper 09-10 Round The World Yacht Race is making a stopover in Sydney and Louisbourg, the event features ten sleek vessels, representing countries, cities and regions--including the "Cape Breton Island--Nova Scotia's Masterpiece". Laurie Taylor is with ECBC and she's the local Clipper Project Coordinator. (runs 8:09) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Clippers In Cape Breton The Clipper 09-10 Round The World Yacht Race is making a stopover in Sydney and Louisbourg, the event features ten sleek vessels, representing countries, cities and regions--including the "Cape Breton Island--Nova Scotia's Masterpiece". Laurie Taylor is with ECBC and she's the local Clipper Project Coordinator. (runs 8:09) 518 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100610_33677.mp3 The new head of Cancer Care Nova Scotia is Dr. Carmen Giacomantonio, formerly of Cape Breton, he has been chosen to lead a co-ordinated charge in the battle against cancer, and on the system itself. (runs 9:26) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT The War On Cancer The new head of Cancer Care Nova Scotia is Dr. Carmen Giacomantonio, formerly of Cape Breton, he has been chosen to lead a co-ordinated charge in the battle against cancer, and on the system itself. (runs 9:26) 595 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100610_33678.mp3 Reporter Wendy Martin has an update on how Seaside Communications is coming along with its plans to install broadband service to Cape Breton. (runs 9:37) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT WWW: The World Wide Wait Reporter Wendy Martin has an update on how Seaside Communications is coming along with its plans to install broadband service to Cape Breton. (runs 9:37) 606 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100609_33614.mp3 Preserving lighthouses just got tougher, the federal government has listed more than 500 Canadian lighthouses as 'no longer needed', and these surplus icons could soon disappear altogether. (runs 6:24) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Surplus Lighthouses Preserving lighthouses just got tougher, the federal government has listed more than 500 Canadian lighthouses as 'no longer needed', and these surplus icons could soon disappear altogether. (runs 6:24) 413 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100609_33608.mp3 During the Presbyterian Church of Canada's annual meeting in Sydney, the church offered an apology to victims of abuse at church run aboriginal schools, and Membertou Chief Terry Paul spoke about his experience. (runs 3:13) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Apology And Forgiveness During the Presbyterian Church of Canada's annual meeting in Sydney, the church offered an apology to victims of abuse at church run aboriginal schools, and Membertou Chief Terry Paul spoke about his experience. (runs 3:13) 222 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100609_33609.mp3 Glenora Distillery, Glenville, Cape Breton, launches a new product - "Battle of the Glen" - its a liquid spirit that reflects the fighting spirit of the Cape Breton Company after overcoming a challenge from the Scotch Whisky Association to use the term "Glen". (runs 8:36) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Glen Breton Battle Glenora Distillery, Glenville, Cape Breton, launches a new product - "Battle of the Glen" - its a liquid spirit that reflects the fighting spirit of the Cape Breton Company after overcoming a challenge from the Scotch Whisky Association to use the term "Glen". (runs 8:36) 545 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100608_33536.mp3 Jamie Baillie is the first candidate in the Progressive Conservative leadership race to replace Rodney MacDonald in Nova Scotia, he dropped by our studio to introduce himself. (runs 10:34) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Off And Running Jamie Baillie is the first candidate in the Progressive Conservative leadership race to replace Rodney MacDonald in Nova Scotia, he dropped by our studio to introduce himself. (runs 10:34) 663 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100607_33483.mp3 Last week, Maxine Leblanc-David from D'Escousse was expected to receive the controversial Liberation Treatment in Bulgaria, Dr. Jock Murray, a Halifax neurologist, says it's too soon to get excited about this controversial operation for Multiple Sclerosis. (runs 7:41) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Liberation Reservations Last week, Maxine Leblanc-David from D'Escousse was expected to receive the controversial Liberation Treatment in Bulgaria, Dr. Jock Murray, a Halifax neurologist, says it's too soon to get excited about this controversial operation for Multiple Sclerosis. (runs 7:41) 490 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100607_33484.mp3 A Cape Breton couple saddle up and spend their wedding anniversary on a horse ride from Cheticamp to Coxheath, and Reporter David Burke grabbed the reins and corralled their story. (runs 4:54) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Horse Lovers A Cape Breton couple saddle up and spend their wedding anniversary on a horse ride from Cheticamp to Coxheath, and Reporter David Burke grabbed the reins and corralled their story. (runs 4:54) 322 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100604_33397.mp3 We ask Nova Scotia Finance Minister Graham Steele about the province's plan to come up with a new gaming strategy, and to respond to the Auditor General's report. (runs 11:54) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Two Hot Topics We ask Nova Scotia Finance Minister Graham Steele about the province's plan to come up with a new gaming strategy, and to respond to the Auditor General's report. (runs 11:54) 743 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100604_33395.mp3 Roch Carrier, the author of The Hockey Sweater, had some inspirational words for students at Harbourview Montessori School in Sydney during a recent visit. (runs 7:19) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Inspiring Aspiring Authors Roch Carrier, the author of The Hockey Sweater, had some inspirational words for students at Harbourview Montessori School in Sydney during a recent visit. (runs 7:19) 468 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100603_33306.mp3 The Cape Breton Highlands National Park celebrates this high-tech treasure hunt with its second annual Geocaching Day, and will introduce a new geocache site. Marieve Therriault, the Park's Heritage Presentation Coordinator, tells us more. (runs 6:58) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT GPS Geocaching The Cape Breton Highlands National Park celebrates this high-tech treasure hunt with its second annual Geocaching Day, and will introduce a new geocache site. Marieve Therriault, the Park's Heritage Presentation Coordinator, tells us more. (runs 6:58) 447 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100603_33321.mp3 A former co-ordinator of problem gambling services for Nova Scotia, John LaRocque, tells us why he thinks now is the time to phase out VLTs in Nova Scotia. (runs 8:46) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT No Betting A former co-ordinator of problem gambling services for Nova Scotia, John LaRocque, tells us why he thinks now is the time to phase out VLTs in Nova Scotia. (runs 8:46) 555 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100603_33322.mp3 Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation, CEO, John Lynn explains ECBC doesn't have the money or the mandate to dredge Sydney Harbour, but discussions are ongoing to fund the project through other government departments. (runs 11:45) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Dredging Letter Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation, CEO, John Lynn explains ECBC doesn't have the money or the mandate to dredge Sydney Harbour, but discussions are ongoing to fund the project through other government departments. (runs 11:45) 734 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100603_33316.mp3 Nova Scotia's Auditor General Jacques Lapointe says the NDP government is withholding information that will tell us how millions of dollars of our money is being spent. (runs 10:52) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Unhealthy Disclosure Nova Scotia's Auditor General Jacques Lapointe says the NDP government is withholding information that will tell us how millions of dollars of our money is being spent. (runs 10:52) 681 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100602_33245.mp3 In Waycobah, modern medicine meets traditional healing, Reporter Wendy Martin introduces us to the new doctor in the small First Nations community, and asks what attracted him to Cape Breton. (runs 8:08) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT The Doctor Is In In Waycobah, modern medicine meets traditional healing, Reporter Wendy Martin introduces us to the new doctor in the small First Nations community, and asks what attracted him to Cape Breton. (runs 8:08) 517 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100602_33246.mp3 The Information Morning political panel will re-assemble to go over a wide range of issues from the upcoming by-election in Glace Bay to the on-again, off-again hopes for dredging of Sydney Harbour. (runs 17:14) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT The Pulse Of Politics The Information Morning political panel will re-assemble to go over a wide range of issues from the upcoming by-election in Glace Bay to the on-again, off-again hopes for dredging of Sydney Harbour. (runs 17:14) 1063 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100601_33175.mp3 The Cape Breton Regional Municipality wants you to put your garbage in a see-through bag from now on. Francis Campbell, the manager of solid waste for the CBRM, explains the initiative. (runs 7:45) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Clear Sorting The Cape Breton Regional Municipality wants you to put your garbage in a see-through bag from now on. Francis Campbell, the manager of solid waste for the CBRM, explains the initiative. (runs 7:45) 494 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100531_33126.mp3 The Nova Scotia Department of Environment says a dry winter and spring have taken their toll on our ground water. We ask if these historic low levels will affect us. (runs 6:24) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Well Water Woes The Nova Scotia Department of Environment says a dry winter and spring have taken their toll on our ground water. We ask if these historic low levels will affect us. (runs 6:24) 412 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100531_33544.mp3 On the last day of Gaelic Awareness Month, Information Morning host Steve Sutherland will revive the tradition with the help of a Gaelic lesson from Lewis MacKinnon, CEO of Nova Scotia's Office of Gaelic Affairs, based in Antigonish. (runs 13:04) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Gaelic Language Lesson On the last day of Gaelic Awareness Month, Information Morning host Steve Sutherland will revive the tradition with the help of a Gaelic lesson from Lewis MacKinnon, CEO of Nova Scotia's Office of Gaelic Affairs, based in Antigonish. (runs 13:04) 812 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100531_33127.mp3 Reporter Peggy MacDonald introduces us to Maxime LeBlanc-David from D'Escousse, Richmond County, who hopes her journey to Sofia, Bulgaria will bring relief from Multiple Sclerosis. (runs 8:41) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Travelling For A Cure Reporter Peggy MacDonald introduces us to Maxime LeBlanc-David from D'Escousse, Richmond County, who hopes her journey to Sofia, Bulgaria will bring relief from Multiple Sclerosis. (runs 8:41) 550 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100528_33017.mp3 Will the Province and the feds dig deep to fund Sydney Harbour dredging? Tom Urbaniak looks at what's at stake for both supporters and the senior levels of government. (runs 8:14) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Urbaniak On Dredging Will the Province and the feds dig deep to fund Sydney Harbour dredging? Tom Urbaniak looks at what's at stake for both supporters and the senior levels of government. (runs 8:14) 523 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100527_32965.mp3 Reporter Jack Julian looks at why the Department of Fisheries and Oceans is considering a plan to destroy 100-thousand of the animals found around the remote sanctuary of Sable Island. (runs 9:00) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Seal Cull On Sable Reporter Jack Julian looks at why the Department of Fisheries and Oceans is considering a plan to destroy 100-thousand of the animals found around the remote sanctuary of Sable Island. (runs 9:00) 569 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100526_32911.mp3 The search for funds to dredge Sydney Harbour continues. But there's a surprising obstacle now blocking progress. (runs 9:52) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Dredging Up The Cash The search for funds to dredge Sydney Harbour continues. But there's a surprising obstacle now blocking progress. (runs 9:52) 621 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100525_32839.mp3 Meet the Cape Bretoner who, according to cable TV, may just be Canada's Worst Handyman. (runs 8:13) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Renovations Gone Wrong Meet the Cape Bretoner who, according to cable TV, may just be Canada's Worst Handyman. (runs 8:13) 522 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100525_32841.mp3 They've been busy re-modelling and renovating the old Sydney Steel site. We have an update on the progress. (runs 6:35) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT SYSCO Site Today They've been busy re-modelling and renovating the old Sydney Steel site. We have an update on the progress. (runs 6:35) 424 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100521_32711.mp3 The Antigonish Diocese owns many buildings and properties in Cape Breton. Now, it's selling off some of that real estate in the wake of a court settlement for abuse victims. Reporter Joan Weeks has been looking into that story. (runs 12:30) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Property Sell-Off The Antigonish Diocese owns many buildings and properties in Cape Breton. Now, it's selling off some of that real estate in the wake of a court settlement for abuse victims. Reporter Joan Weeks has been looking into that story. (runs 12:30) 779 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100521_32707.mp3 A Chapel Island man overcomes personal tragedy by finding comfort behind a drum kit. Now, he's set to perform at the 10th Annual Cape Breton International Drum Festival in Glace Bay. (runs 8:47) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Beating Depression A Chapel Island man overcomes personal tragedy by finding comfort behind a drum kit. Now, he's set to perform at the 10th Annual Cape Breton International Drum Festival in Glace Bay. (runs 8:47) 556 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100521_32709.mp3 Hear about the Inverness County entry in the International Back to Back Wool Challenge, they plan to shear a sheep, spin the wool from it, and make a sweater from the wool, all in one day. (runs 7:06) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT SpinThrifts Hear about the Inverness County entry in the International Back to Back Wool Challenge, they plan to shear a sheep, spin the wool from it, and make a sweater from the wool, all in one day. (runs 7:06) 455 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100520_32643.mp3 Meet the couple who have opened Cape Breton's first sushi stand at the Farmer's Market in Coxheath, and Information Morning host Steve Sutherland gets a sushi making lesson. (runs 13:22) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Cape Breton Sushi Meet the couple who have opened Cape Breton's first sushi stand at the Farmer's Market in Coxheath, and Information Morning host Steve Sutherland gets a sushi making lesson. (runs 13:22) 830 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100519_32564.mp3 Our community historian, Jim St. Clair, reflects on the life of Grand Chief Membertou, as Nova Scotia prepares to mark 400 years since his historic and important baptism. (runs 8:30) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT 400th Anniversary Our community historian, Jim St. Clair, reflects on the life of Grand Chief Membertou, as Nova Scotia prepares to mark 400 years since his historic and important baptism. (runs 8:30) 539 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100519_32562.mp3 At the first in a series of meetings that reviews all branches of East Coast Credit Union, members of the Northeast Margaree Credit Union heard about the operation's performance. (runs 5:41) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Avoiding Closure At the first in a series of meetings that reviews all branches of East Coast Credit Union, members of the Northeast Margaree Credit Union heard about the operation's performance. (runs 5:41) 370 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100518_32493.mp3 Meet Jason Vermes from Shubenacadie, he is the winner of a national contest sponsored by Parks Canada who'll be spending the next few months in Cape Breton documenting the experience on video. (runs 9:18) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Canada's Greatest Summer Job Meet Jason Vermes from Shubenacadie, he is the winner of a national contest sponsored by Parks Canada who'll be spending the next few months in Cape Breton documenting the experience on video. (runs 9:18) 587 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100518_32492.mp3 People in Cheticamp will be asked if they want to extend a local tax levy for another four years. Rejean Aucoin, the president of the Cheticamp Economic Council, explains what they plan to do with the additional money. (runs 7:08) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Taxing Question People in Cheticamp will be asked if they want to extend a local tax levy for another four years. Rejean Aucoin, the president of the Cheticamp Economic Council, explains what they plan to do with the additional money. (runs 7:08) 456 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100517_32422.mp3 Find out why The Gulf Aquarium and Marine Station in Cheticamp is looking for people to help count pipefish, flounder, sticklebacks and other aquatic critters. (runs 7:56) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Catch Of The Day Find out why The Gulf Aquarium and Marine Station in Cheticamp is looking for people to help count pipefish, flounder, sticklebacks and other aquatic critters. (runs 7:56) 504 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100515_32354.mp3 Rotary Club members in Canada have been putting the motto - service above self - into practice, as they've been involved in a wonderful array of projects. (runs 11:49) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Service Above Self Rotary Club members in Canada have been putting the motto - service above self - into practice, as they've been involved in a wonderful array of projects. (runs 11:49) 732 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100513_32270.mp3 We find out how school children in the Atlantic provinces are getting a hands on lesson about where their food comes from. (runs 5:52) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Sowing Seeds Of Sustainable Food We find out how school children in the Atlantic provinces are getting a hands on lesson about where their food comes from. (runs 5:52) 376 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100513_32272.mp3 Terry Smith, an organizer of the Hugs For Haitian Kids project, talks about his recent visit to the Dominican Republic and Haiti, as the country continues to re-build. (runs 7:30) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Helping Haitians Terry Smith, an organizer of the Hugs For Haitian Kids project, talks about his recent visit to the Dominican Republic and Haiti, as the country continues to re-build. (runs 7:30) 474 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100512_32197.mp3 Critics say the state of communications for First Responders is in need of an upgrade. Todd Brown, the Director of Public Safety and Field Communications for the DOT, tells us more. (runs 7:03) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Emergency Radio System Critics say the state of communications for First Responders is in need of an upgrade. Todd Brown, the Director of Public Safety and Field Communications for the DOT, tells us more. (runs 7:03) 448 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100512_32199.mp3 The Little Bras d'Or bridge that links Bras d'Or and Boularderie Island has reached the end of its life span. Jamie Chisholm, the Construction Manager for the Eastern District of the Nova Scotia Department of Transportation, explains the plans to replace it. (runs 8:01) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Bridge Too Old The Little Bras d'Or bridge that links Bras d'Or and Boularderie Island has reached the end of its life span. Jamie Chisholm, the Construction Manager for the Eastern District of the Nova Scotia Department of Transportation, explains the plans to replace it. (runs 8:01) 505 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100511_32137.mp3 A new Cape Breton company is hoping to supply the local ready-to-bake cookie and muffin market from their plant in Point Edward. (runs 7:46) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Fresh Frozen Idea A new Cape Breton company is hoping to supply the local ready-to-bake cookie and muffin market from their plant in Point Edward. (runs 7:46) 489 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100511_32138.mp3 Nova Scotia Power is experimenting with fish oil to make a cleaner burning fuel, in order to help it meet provincial emission standards. Kelly Cantwell is director of renewable energy for NSPI. (runs 8:37) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Fish Oil Fuel Nova Scotia Power is experimenting with fish oil to make a cleaner burning fuel, in order to help it meet provincial emission standards. Kelly Cantwell is director of renewable energy for NSPI. (runs 8:37) 540 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100510_32086.mp3 Clotilda Yakimchuk is the chair of a volunteer committee overseeing a pilot project in Cape Breton that provides resources for those diagnosed with Alzheimer's or Dementia. (runs 8:02) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Easing Fears Clotilda Yakimchuk is the chair of a volunteer committee overseeing a pilot project in Cape Breton that provides resources for those diagnosed with Alzheimer's or Dementia. (runs 8:02) 506 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100507_31986.mp3 One day, the sludge and sediment of the Tar Ponds and Coke Ovens will be a distant memory. A proposed plan for future use of the site was outlined by Ekistics Planning and Design to the CBRM Planning Advisory Committee. (runs 10:06) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Future Use Plan One day, the sludge and sediment of the Tar Ponds and Coke Ovens will be a distant memory. A proposed plan for future use of the site was outlined by Ekistics Planning and Design to the CBRM Planning Advisory Committee. (runs 10:06) 629 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100506_31895.mp3 As the NS Government imposes a provincial ban on the cosmetic use of pesticides, we hear reaction from Brian Buis, the owner of a lawncare company in Sydney, and from Richard Brown, PEI's Minister of Environment, Energy & Forestry, where a provincial ban is in effect. (runs 13:33) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Greener Way As the NS Government imposes a provincial ban on the cosmetic use of pesticides, we hear reaction from Brian Buis, the owner of a lawncare company in Sydney, and from Richard Brown, PEI's Minister of Environment, Energy & Forestry, where a provincial ban is in effect. (runs 13:33) 837 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100506_31899.mp3 Charlene Murphy, the co-ordinator of the Inverness Mental Health Clinic, tells us about the first ever Rural Mental Health Conference to discuss delivery of mental health services to small town Cape Breton. (run 6:46) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Small Town Solutions Charlene Murphy, the co-ordinator of the Inverness Mental Health Clinic, tells us about the first ever Rural Mental Health Conference to discuss delivery of mental health services to small town Cape Breton. (run 6:46) 429 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100505_31829.mp3 Even though the smell from the Sydney Tar Ponds was predicted, it's arrival has nearby residents turning heads and raising eyebrows. Reporter Wendy Martin explores the concern over the unpleasant odor. (runs 9:43) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Work Odor Even though the smell from the Sydney Tar Ponds was predicted, it's arrival has nearby residents turning heads and raising eyebrows. Reporter Wendy Martin explores the concern over the unpleasant odor. (runs 9:43) 607 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100504_31767.mp3 Canada's Navy was born 100 years ago today. Retired Cape Breton University Professor Brian Tennyson discusses the role the Port of Sydney played during the past century of Canadian naval history. (runs 10:12) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Naval History Canada's Navy was born 100 years ago today. Retired Cape Breton University Professor Brian Tennyson discusses the role the Port of Sydney played during the past century of Canadian naval history. (runs 10:12) 635 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100503_31697.mp3 Over the weekend, a unique event was held in Indian Brook, Victoria County, involving efforts to revive and celebrate heritage trees in Cape Breton. (runs 7:13) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Cape Breton Roots Over the weekend, a unique event was held in Indian Brook, Victoria County, involving efforts to revive and celebrate heritage trees in Cape Breton. (runs 7:13) 456 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100503_31770.mp3 Recently, Sydney's Muslim Community hosted women of all faiths and denominations for an interfaith discussion about the role of women in modern society... from a religious perspective. Reporter Norma Jean MacPhee also attended. (runs 6:33) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Women In Religion Recently, Sydney's Muslim Community hosted women of all faiths and denominations for an interfaith discussion about the role of women in modern society... from a religious perspective. Reporter Norma Jean MacPhee also attended. (runs 6:33) 417 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100430_31595.mp3 We explore a very successful idea called "ReGive A Book Campaign" - where people donated books and DVDs to help expand the shelves of the Eastern Counties Regional Library. (runs 8:23) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Re-gifting Idea We explore a very successful idea called "ReGive A Book Campaign" - where people donated books and DVDs to help expand the shelves of the Eastern Counties Regional Library. (runs 8:23) 526 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100429_31530.mp3 RCMP Staff Sergeant Archie Thompson speaks to us about the details and changes to the policing agreement with Wagmatcook First Nation. (runs 9:29) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT The Rules Of Law RCMP Staff Sergeant Archie Thompson speaks to us about the details and changes to the policing agreement with Wagmatcook First Nation. (runs 9:29) 593 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100429_31523.mp3 Marcie MacKay, co-ordinator for the Developmental Assets Project, updates us on the project to engage young people and steer them away from risky behaviour in the CBRM. (runs 8:45) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Investing In The Future Marcie MacKay, co-ordinator for the Developmental Assets Project, updates us on the project to engage young people and steer them away from risky behaviour in the CBRM. (runs 8:45) 548 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100429_31531.mp3 First Nations V-L-Ts is a thriving sector of Nova Scotia's gambling economy, despite Nova Scotia's responsible gaming strategy. Reporter Jack Julian has the story. (runs 11:04) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT VLT Profits First Nations V-L-Ts is a thriving sector of Nova Scotia's gambling economy, despite Nova Scotia's responsible gaming strategy. Reporter Jack Julian has the story. (runs 11:04) 687 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100428_31451.mp3 Parents in the Sherbrooke area are disappointed with the school review process and they want to band together with rural communities across Nova Scotia to come up with a new lesson plan for education. Kalysa Archibald is a member of the "Save Community Schools" group. (runs 11:07) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Lesson In Frustration Parents in the Sherbrooke area are disappointed with the school review process and they want to band together with rural communities across Nova Scotia to come up with a new lesson plan for education. Kalysa Archibald is a member of the "Save Community Schools" group. (runs 11:07) 690 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100428_31452.mp3 Community Historian Jim St. Clair introduces us to William Penn Hussey, who showed up on the west coast of Cape Breton 122 years ago, and laid the foundations for the future town of Inverness. (runs 8:47) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Jim St. Clair - W. P. Hussey Community Historian Jim St. Clair introduces us to William Penn Hussey, who showed up on the west coast of Cape Breton 122 years ago, and laid the foundations for the future town of Inverness. (runs 8:47) 550 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100427_31380.mp3 With the Little League baseball season just around the corner, Information Morning Sports Columnist Charlie Cuff has been wondering how healthy is the state of the game locally? (runs 7:50) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Little Sluggers With the Little League baseball season just around the corner, Information Morning Sports Columnist Charlie Cuff has been wondering how healthy is the state of the game locally? (runs 7:50) 494 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100427_31384.mp3 Mi'kmaq Band Councillor and educator Lindsay Marshall is in New York taking part in the Ninth Session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues at the United Nations. We ask him about the session. (runs 7:05) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Indigenous Issues Mi'kmaq Band Councillor and educator Lindsay Marshall is in New York taking part in the Ninth Session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues at the United Nations. We ask him about the session. (runs 7:05) 448 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100427_31379.mp3 CUSO-VSO is in Sydney recruiting volunteers to work on development projects in 40 countries around the world. Marian White, Public Engagement Officer for Atlantic Canada is hosting an information session tonight. (runs 7:38) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Helping Hands CUSO-VSO is in Sydney recruiting volunteers to work on development projects in 40 countries around the world. Marian White, Public Engagement Officer for Atlantic Canada is hosting an information session tonight. (runs 7:38) 482 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100426_31311.mp3 The sudden death of Councillor Ned MacDonald leaves Inverness County reeling. Inverness Oran editor and our municipal correspondent, Rankin MacDonald, speaks about Ned's legacy. (runs 8:47) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Remembering Ned The sudden death of Councillor Ned MacDonald leaves Inverness County reeling. Inverness Oran editor and our municipal correspondent, Rankin MacDonald, speaks about Ned's legacy. (runs 8:47) 551 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100423_31215.mp3 Reporter Wendy Martin attended a training session for emergency personnel in Cape Breton, who are learning to better handle situations involving people with autism. (runs 9:31) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Autism Training Reporter Wendy Martin attended a training session for emergency personnel in Cape Breton, who are learning to better handle situations involving people with autism. (runs 9:31) 595 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100423_31213.mp3 Mike O'Brien, the Manager of the Fur Bearers and Upland Game Program for the Department of Natural Resources, explains the new bounty and we ask wildlife biologist Bob Bancroft what he thinks of the idea. (runs 15:19) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Coyote Bounty? Mike O'Brien, the Manager of the Fur Bearers and Upland Game Program for the Department of Natural Resources, explains the new bounty and we ask wildlife biologist Bob Bancroft what he thinks of the idea. (runs 15:19) 942 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100422_31142.mp3 Paul Gallant, the tourism development officer for Cheticamp, shares details of the annual Festival de L'Escaouette which highlights Acadian culture and features local performers. (runs 10:27) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT A Summer Long Soiree Paul Gallant, the tourism development officer for Cheticamp, shares details of the annual Festival de L'Escaouette which highlights Acadian culture and features local performers. (runs 10:27) 650 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100422_31143.mp3 Meet three women entrepreneurs who will share their advice at the 5th Annual "Women In Business Conference" in Baddeck. (runs 12:07) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Small Business, Big Commitment Meet three women entrepreneurs who will share their advice at the 5th Annual "Women In Business Conference" in Baddeck. (runs 12:07) 750 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100421_31075.mp3 Letters written to family members can reveal so much about our past, our Community Historian Jim St. Clair tells us what one packet of letters reveals for a family from Port Hastings. (runs 9:18) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Jim St. Clair - Letters Letters written to family members can reveal so much about our past, our Community Historian Jim St. Clair tells us what one packet of letters reveals for a family from Port Hastings. (runs 9:18) 581 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100420_31013.mp3 We talk with Connie Drake who was aboard the ferry, MV Patrick Morris, the day it sank off Cape Breton, 40 years ago, and with Gordon MacLeod about a memorial service planned for today in North Sydney. (runs 13:42) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Remembering The Patrick Morris We talk with Connie Drake who was aboard the ferry, MV Patrick Morris, the day it sank off Cape Breton, 40 years ago, and with Gordon MacLeod about a memorial service planned for today in North Sydney. (runs 13:42) 846 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100419_30952.mp3 The Cape Breton District Health Authority has introduced a new policy that hopes to save more lives. Janet Evans, the Organ and Tissue Donation Resource Nurse with the Health Authority, explains the policy. (runs 7:25) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Organ And Tissue Donation The Cape Breton District Health Authority has introduced a new policy that hopes to save more lives. Janet Evans, the Organ and Tissue Donation Resource Nurse with the Health Authority, explains the policy. (runs 7:25) 470 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100416_30866.mp3 Dan Christmas, Senior Advisor to Membertou First Nation, explains why it wants to draft its own laws and govern itself, and what first steps its taking toward self-governance. (runs 9:35) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Membertou Rules Dan Christmas, Senior Advisor to Membertou First Nation, explains why it wants to draft its own laws and govern itself, and what first steps its taking toward self-governance. (runs 9:35) 601 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100416_30867.mp3 We ask Leonard LeBlanc, President of the Gulf-Nova Scotia Fishermen's Coalition, about cuts to this year's crab quota, and what those cuts will mean for the Cheticamp area. (runs 10:09) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Crab Quota Reduction We ask Leonard LeBlanc, President of the Gulf-Nova Scotia Fishermen's Coalition, about cuts to this year's crab quota, and what those cuts will mean for the Cheticamp area. (runs 10:09) 635 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100415_30799.mp3 Kim Doane, a Manager in the Petroleum Resources Division for the Department of Energy, tells us about bids to explore for coal gas in a huge tract of land between Sydney and Glace Bay. (runs 7:29) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Coal, The Next Generation Kim Doane, a Manager in the Petroleum Resources Division for the Department of Energy, tells us about bids to explore for coal gas in a huge tract of land between Sydney and Glace Bay. (runs 7:29) 475 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100414_30732.mp3 The Wagmatcook Band Council has issued a letter of expectations for the RCMP as part of a new contract agreement for policing in the First Nation Community. Brian Arbuthnot, the Director of Operations, explains. (runs 9:44) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Letter Of The Law The Wagmatcook Band Council has issued a letter of expectations for the RCMP as part of a new contract agreement for policing in the First Nation Community. Brian Arbuthnot, the Director of Operations, explains. (runs 9:44) 609 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100412_30585.mp3 We connect some clues and discover the source of small yellow signs posted around Sydney, last week. Mary Beth Doucette, Chair of the Cape Breton Dragonboat Festival explains. (runs 6:39) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Mystery Solved We connect some clues and discover the source of small yellow signs posted around Sydney, last week. Mary Beth Doucette, Chair of the Cape Breton Dragonboat Festival explains. (runs 6:39) 420 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100409_30517.mp3 CBC Reporter Joan Weeks has more information on the bids to bring broadband to Nova Scotia, and why the most expensive bid won the contract. (runs 7:49) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Contracting Broadband CBC Reporter Joan Weeks has more information on the bids to bring broadband to Nova Scotia, and why the most expensive bid won the contract. (runs 7:49) 491 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100408_30470.mp3 We speak with school advisory committee members from three of the eight schools up for review for closure by the Cape Breton Victoria School Board. (runs 16:11) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Making The Grade We speak with school advisory committee members from three of the eight schools up for review for closure by the Cape Breton Victoria School Board. (runs 16:11) 992 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100408_30466.mp3 The peepers song was a seasonal signal for folks at Louisbourg, Sandy Balcom is an historian at the Fortress of Louisbourg, and he tells us about a reference to spring peepers in journals from their archives. (runs 9:38) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Peepers Past The peepers song was a seasonal signal for folks at Louisbourg, Sandy Balcom is an historian at the Fortress of Louisbourg, and he tells us about a reference to spring peepers in journals from their archives. (runs 9:38) 600 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100407_30397.mp3 The Nova Scotia Budget delivered by Finance Minister Graham Steele has a mix of measures, and he explains how they add up to more fiscal balance for Nova Scotia. (runs 10:21) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Saving, Spending And Taxing The Nova Scotia Budget delivered by Finance Minister Graham Steele has a mix of measures, and he explains how they add up to more fiscal balance for Nova Scotia. (runs 10:21) 642 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cbnsinfomorn_20100407_30398.mp3 The Presidents of the Sydney and Area Chamber of Commerce and the Strait Area Chamber of Commerce express their reaction to the recent Nova Scotia Budget. (runs 9:26) http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Budget Breakdown The Presidents of the Sydney and Area Chamber of Commerce and the Strait Area Chamber of Commerce express their reaction to the recent Nova Scotia Budget. (runs 9:26) 588