en-ca http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting/images/promo-mainstreetcb.jpg http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting A lively and informative blend of news designed to put Cape Breton listeners back in touch with their communities at the end of the workday. CBC podcasting@cbc.ca Copyright © CBC 2012 podcasting@cbc.ca no CBC Radio CBC,CBC Radio A lively and informative blend of news designed to put Cape Breton listeners back in touch with their communities at the end of the workday. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120524_49651.mp3 Michelle Matthews is from Eskasoni First Nation and this past week, she became the first woman from her community to earn an MD....what's more, she did it at age 47, while raising three kids. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 24 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Michelle Matthews - Eskasoni's Frist Female MD Michelle Matthews is from Eskasoni First Nation and this past week, she became the first woman from her community to earn an MD....what's more, she did it at age 47, while raising three kids. 816 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120523_71002.mp3 As we've been hearing this afternoon, the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board has approved an operating budget that sees a decrease in provincial funding by 2.1%. That means about 2.86 million dollars, and that translates into 75 positions....44 of which will be teaching positions. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Lorne Green - CBVRSB Budget Cuts As we've been hearing this afternoon, the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board has approved an operating budget that sees a decrease in provincial funding by 2.1%. That means about 2.86 million dollars, and that translates into 75 positions....44 of which will be teaching positions. 521 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120522_10079.mp3 The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency is cutting core funding to some regional economic development groups across Atlantic Canada. ACOA Minister Bernard Valcourt confirmed the decision earlier today firstly in a letter, and then later issued as a press release. The agencies affected in Cape Breton are the Cape Breton County Economic Development Authority and Strait Highlands Regional Development Authority. Eileen Lannon-Oldford is with the Cape Breton County Economic Development Authority. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 22 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Eileen Lannon-Oldford - ACOA cuts regional development funding. The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency is cutting core funding to some regional economic development groups across Atlantic Canada. ACOA Minister Bernard Valcourt confirmed the decision earlier today firstly in a letter, and then later issued as a press release. The agencies affected in Cape Breton are the Cape Breton County Economic Development Authority and Strait Highlands Regional Development Authority. Eileen Lannon-Oldford is with the Cape Breton County Economic Development Authority. 475 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120517_83795.mp3 Poor planning by the RCMP, OPP and Toronto police for the G20 summit, along with orders by a Toronto deputy police chief to "take back the streets," are to blame for the more than 1,100 arrests during the 2010 weekend summit, says the province's top civilian police watchdog. "What occurred over the course of the weekend resulted in the largest mass arrests in Canadian history. These disturbances had a profound impact not only on the citizens of Toronto and Canada generally, but on public confidence in the police as well," writes Gerry McNeilly, head of the Office of the Independent Police Review Director (OIPRD) Overall, McNeilly says, the G20 was an unprecedented event in the city's history - one police forces were unprepared for. Cape Breton regional Police service sent some officers to aid the Toronto police department in 2010....For his response to the G20 report, and whether he would send officers again, we have reached Peter McIaac...Chief of the CB regional police service http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 17 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT CBRM Police Chief Peter McIsaac - G20 Review Poor planning by the RCMP, OPP and Toronto police for the G20 summit, along with orders by a Toronto deputy police chief to "take back the streets," are to blame for the more than 1,100 arrests during the 2010 weekend summit, says the province's top civilian police watchdog. "What occurred over the course of the weekend resulted in the largest mass arrests in Canadian history. These disturbances had a profound impact not only on the citizens of Toronto and Canada generally, but on public confidence in the police as well," writes Gerry McNeilly, head of the Office of the Independent Police Review Director (OIPRD) Overall, McNeilly says, the G20 was an unprecedented event in the city's history - one police forces were unprepared for. Cape Breton regional Police service sent some officers to aid the Toronto police department in 2010....For his response to the G20 report, and whether he would send officers again, we have reached Peter McIaac...Chief of the CB regional police service 539 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120517_67551.mp3 Barbara Stead-Coyle has been a guest many times on Mainstreet, she first made an appearance when she worked for the Cape Breton Growth Fund, and ECBC, then the Cape Breton Partnership and onto the Sydney Tar Ponds Agency. She's perhaps best known for her work with the Cape Breton Hospital Foundation and the extraordinary amount of work they've done to bring cancer care to Cape Breton. It turns out that Barbara has now accept a position off island with the Canadian Cancer Society. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 17 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Barbara Stead-Coyle - The Exit Interview Barbara Stead-Coyle has been a guest many times on Mainstreet, she first made an appearance when she worked for the Cape Breton Growth Fund, and ECBC, then the Cape Breton Partnership and onto the Sydney Tar Ponds Agency. She's perhaps best known for her work with the Cape Breton Hospital Foundation and the extraordinary amount of work they've done to bring cancer care to Cape Breton. It turns out that Barbara has now accept a position off island with the Canadian Cancer Society. 705 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120516_64718.mp3 Tomorrow evening the fine food industry has a show at the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre...however, today on the show we appeal to your sense of taste for "the good life". This afternoon we have three chefs and a sommelier (a wine expert) in studio to help you think about pairing. We have from FLAVOUR, Chef Scott Morrison, from Chanterell Country Inn, Erlene Bush. Mike Black is the chef and owner of the Black Spoon Bistro, and Johnathan Wilson is with Harvest Wines and Spirits.... http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 16 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Membertou Trade & Convention Centre - Fine Food Show Tomorrow evening the fine food industry has a show at the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre...however, today on the show we appeal to your sense of taste for "the good life". This afternoon we have three chefs and a sommelier (a wine expert) in studio to help you think about pairing. We have from FLAVOUR, Chef Scott Morrison, from Chanterell Country Inn, Erlene Bush. Mike Black is the chef and owner of the Black Spoon Bistro, and Johnathan Wilson is with Harvest Wines and Spirits.... 1470 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120516_47642.mp3 We heard today that Laurentian Energy Group will entertain an offer from an unnamed group to purchase the Greenfield site. Cape Breton Regional Council will also be putting in an offer. The property has been subject of several plans including a post-panamax container terminal. CBRM Council has other plans altogether. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 16 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT CBRM Mayor John Morgan - Greenfield Purchase We heard today that Laurentian Energy Group will entertain an offer from an unnamed group to purchase the Greenfield site. Cape Breton Regional Council will also be putting in an offer. The property has been subject of several plans including a post-panamax container terminal. CBRM Council has other plans altogether. 752 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120515_68154.mp3 It's not exactly a banner week for the province's key utility Nova Scotia Power. Last Tuesday NSP filed for rate increases over the next two years. We have since discovered just how much senior execs have been pocketing in salaries and bonuses. For example, the president of the company Rob Bennett made more than 1-million dollars, a 23 percent increase over the previous year. The head of N-S-P's parent company Emera made triple that. If that weren't enough, yesterday we reported Emera threw senior management a lavish party at a waterfront restaurant, complete with two bands and a comedian. Conservative MLA Chris d'Entremont brought that issue to the floor of the legislature today. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 15 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT d'Entremont/Dexter/McNeil - NSP It's not exactly a banner week for the province's key utility Nova Scotia Power. Last Tuesday NSP filed for rate increases over the next two years. We have since discovered just how much senior execs have been pocketing in salaries and bonuses. For example, the president of the company Rob Bennett made more than 1-million dollars, a 23 percent increase over the previous year. The head of N-S-P's parent company Emera made triple that. If that weren't enough, yesterday we reported Emera threw senior management a lavish party at a waterfront restaurant, complete with two bands and a comedian. Conservative MLA Chris d'Entremont brought that issue to the floor of the legislature today. 557 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120514_68197.mp3 We have not had highschool football in CBRM for over 25years, but the Cape Breton Regional Minor Football Association is trying to change that. They already have football programs for boys and girls beginning at age seven, but once they get to highschool it's a little harder. We were joined today by Phil MacDonald, AJ Virik, and Lorne Burke. They're trying to raise money through a golf tournament to start highschool football in the area. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT MacDonald/Virik/Burke - CBRM Football We have not had highschool football in CBRM for over 25years, but the Cape Breton Regional Minor Football Association is trying to change that. They already have football programs for boys and girls beginning at age seven, but once they get to highschool it's a little harder. We were joined today by Phil MacDonald, AJ Virik, and Lorne Burke. They're trying to raise money through a golf tournament to start highschool football in the area. 647 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120512_32799.mp3 Heather Sparling is an ethnomusicologist who has a research specialty in Scottish Gaelic song in Cape Breton. She is currently working on a project about disaster songs of Atlantic Canada. disastersongs.ca Today she joins us to talk about songs surrounding Westray Mine. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sat, 12 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Heather Sparling - Westray Songs Heather Sparling is an ethnomusicologist who has a research specialty in Scottish Gaelic song in Cape Breton. She is currently working on a project about disaster songs of Atlantic Canada. disastersongs.ca Today she joins us to talk about songs surrounding Westray Mine. 1026 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120511_53477.mp3 You're invited to an event that takes place tomorrow from 2-4pm at Wentworth Park Gazebo. It's the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. Pride Cape Breton is involved, as is PFLAG Cape Breton, the Cape Breton District Health Authority, and Coastal Braid. We had the editor of Coastal Braid join us in studio. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Madonna Doucette - Anti-Identity Phobia Day You're invited to an event that takes place tomorrow from 2-4pm at Wentworth Park Gazebo. It's the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. Pride Cape Breton is involved, as is PFLAG Cape Breton, the Cape Breton District Health Authority, and Coastal Braid. We had the editor of Coastal Braid join us in studio. 407 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120510_79159.mp3 Juno award-winning Canadian singer Measha Brueggergosman will be presenting her show tomorrow evening at the Savoy Theatre in Glace Bay. She made her big venue debut in right here in Cape Breton at the ECMA's in 2000. She took the stage with five-thousand people watching and when she hit her final note the entire room sprang to it's feet and gave her the first standing ovation of the evening. An unforgettable moment. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 10 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Measha Brueggergosman - "I've Got A Crush On You" Juno award-winning Canadian singer Measha Brueggergosman will be presenting her show tomorrow evening at the Savoy Theatre in Glace Bay. She made her big venue debut in right here in Cape Breton at the ECMA's in 2000. She took the stage with five-thousand people watching and when she hit her final note the entire room sprang to it's feet and gave her the first standing ovation of the evening. An unforgettable moment. 667 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120509_18728.mp3 Danny Kalbhenn was one of the Draggerman from Cape Breton who rushed to Westray in the hours after the explosion. He was a Cape Breton coal miner who had seen a lot in career, but nothing compared to what he found in plymouth Nova Scotia. Even today, he thinks about the disaster. He joins us by phone. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 09 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Danny Kalbhenn - Westray Draggers Danny Kalbhenn was one of the Draggerman from Cape Breton who rushed to Westray in the hours after the explosion. He was a Cape Breton coal miner who had seen a lot in career, but nothing compared to what he found in plymouth Nova Scotia. Even today, he thinks about the disaster. He joins us by phone. 581 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120508_18815.mp3 With glorious summer beach weather just around the corner our minds are drawn to glamorous days stroll luxurious beaches......maybe even the beaches in Cannes, France. Michique Bags are getting a head start on us by winging their way as we speak to the fabulous beaches of Cannes. However the people who run the company aren't....they're just too busy! But not too busy to join us for a chat. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 08 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Michelle Newcomb & Monique Delisle - Michique at Cannes With glorious summer beach weather just around the corner our minds are drawn to glamorous days stroll luxurious beaches......maybe even the beaches in Cannes, France. Michique Bags are getting a head start on us by winging their way as we speak to the fabulous beaches of Cannes. However the people who run the company aren't....they're just too busy! But not too busy to join us for a chat. 626 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120508_34237.mp3 If you passed by Sydney Harbour today, you might have thought a ship carrying illegal drugs was being taken down. A Canadian Coast Guard vessel escorted another large ship to the Government Wharf. Waiting were the RCMP, fire trucks, emergency vehicles and Canadian Border Services. It wasn't a drug sting... but an international exercise simulating a human smuggling operation. Everyone from The Joint Task Force to the local District Health Authority wanted to make sure they were ready if a migrant ship was discovered off our shores. Joan Weeks was on the wharf to witness the exercise. As it got underway, she spoke with some of the key people involved. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 08 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Joan Weeks - Human Smuggling Excercises If you passed by Sydney Harbour today, you might have thought a ship carrying illegal drugs was being taken down. A Canadian Coast Guard vessel escorted another large ship to the Government Wharf. Waiting were the RCMP, fire trucks, emergency vehicles and Canadian Border Services. It wasn't a drug sting... but an international exercise simulating a human smuggling operation. Everyone from The Joint Task Force to the local District Health Authority wanted to make sure they were ready if a migrant ship was discovered off our shores. Joan Weeks was on the wharf to witness the exercise. As it got underway, she spoke with some of the key people involved. 396 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120507_36707.mp3 More than a thousand students paraded through Sydney today as part of National Music Monday, and this year Cape Breton hosted the event for the entire country. Bands from three high schools led the parade of 1100 students from more than 20 schools. Music Monday is celebrated on the first Monday of May each year. Students across the country learn and then sing the same song, at the same time. Organizers say the end goal is to keep quality music programs all schools arross the country. We were there and bring you the sounds of the day. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Music Monday - Tomorrow Is Coming More than a thousand students paraded through Sydney today as part of National Music Monday, and this year Cape Breton hosted the event for the entire country. Bands from three high schools led the parade of 1100 students from more than 20 schools. Music Monday is celebrated on the first Monday of May each year. Students across the country learn and then sing the same song, at the same time. Organizers say the end goal is to keep quality music programs all schools arross the country. We were there and bring you the sounds of the day. 654 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120504_54586.mp3 Hundreds of students in Cape Breton got a break from regular class today. Students in Sydney and New Waterford assembled in their respective schools to hear a motivational speech by a popular politician from Quebec. Liberal MP Justin Trudeau is preaching political engagement. He is trying to wake up young people... encourage them to get involved in the community; and.... to vote! Here is a little of Trudeau's conversation with reporter Yvonne LeBlanc-Smith, and Breton Education Center principal, Bruce MacDonald. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 04 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Justin Trudeau in New Waterford Hundreds of students in Cape Breton got a break from regular class today. Students in Sydney and New Waterford assembled in their respective schools to hear a motivational speech by a popular politician from Quebec. Liberal MP Justin Trudeau is preaching political engagement. He is trying to wake up young people... encourage them to get involved in the community; and.... to vote! Here is a little of Trudeau's conversation with reporter Yvonne LeBlanc-Smith, and Breton Education Center principal, Bruce MacDonald. 225 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120503_42435.mp3 Yesterday on Mainstreet, we tried to get to the bottom of a dispute between Loaves & Fishes and another community group. You will recall that some days ago that community group a meeting, held elections, and they elected their own board. We were hoping to get the other side of the story today, but there's been some significant changes in the story in the last 24hours. Wayne MacKay has been speaking with both sides and brings us an update on the situation. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 03 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Wayne MacKay - Loaves & Fishes Yesterday on Mainstreet, we tried to get to the bottom of a dispute between Loaves & Fishes and another community group. You will recall that some days ago that community group a meeting, held elections, and they elected their own board. We were hoping to get the other side of the story today, but there's been some significant changes in the story in the last 24hours. Wayne MacKay has been speaking with both sides and brings us an update on the situation. 355 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120502_46379.mp3 The call of the gospel…"to feed the poor". This has at the heart of the Mission at Loaves and Fishes since it was founded over thirty years ago. Every day, the North End Sydney soup kitchen serves 150 to 200 meals a day…seven days a week. The clients are the volunteers. Many have come every day for the last 25 years. There are many questions that have come up in recent week about loaves and fishes. People have sited concerns about pests in the building, food being thrown away or diverted to other soup kitchens and some who have concerns about governance structure. Some have been in the newspaper, others referred to in the public comments sections, still others on facebook. We tried to gather as many of the questions as we could. Two of the people in studio this afternoon are founders of organization, Wayne York, and Father Norman MacPhee. The Rev. Ron Coole, is the current chair of the board, and they're here to answer as many of those questions as they can. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 02 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Loaves and Fishes The call of the gospel…"to feed the poor". This has at the heart of the Mission at Loaves and Fishes since it was founded over thirty years ago. Every day, the North End Sydney soup kitchen serves 150 to 200 meals a day…seven days a week. The clients are the volunteers. Many have come every day for the last 25 years. There are many questions that have come up in recent week about loaves and fishes. People have sited concerns about pests in the building, food being thrown away or diverted to other soup kitchens and some who have concerns about governance structure. Some have been in the newspaper, others referred to in the public comments sections, still others on facebook. We tried to gather as many of the questions as we could. Two of the people in studio this afternoon are founders of organization, Wayne York, and Father Norman MacPhee. The Rev. Ron Coole, is the current chair of the board, and they're here to answer as many of those questions as they can. 1789 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120427_82564.mp3 Xstrata wants out. The International mining company has announced it will sell its 75-percent stake in the Donkin Mine project. A Nova Scotian company owns the remaining 25 percent. Peter Akerley is the President and CEO of Erdene Resources. He spoke earlier today with reporter Yvonne LeBlanc-Smith. Yvonne began by asking Akerley what this news from Xstrata means for the project. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Peter Akerley - Xstrata wants out. Xstrata wants out. The International mining company has announced it will sell its 75-percent stake in the Donkin Mine project. A Nova Scotian company owns the remaining 25 percent. Peter Akerley is the President and CEO of Erdene Resources. He spoke earlier today with reporter Yvonne LeBlanc-Smith. Yvonne began by asking Akerley what this news from Xstrata means for the project. 690 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120426_58179.mp3 The CBC requested the copy of the government review of Talbot House. A FOIPOP(Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy) request was made from this office and several requests came from the media to release the document. As of today, we've had no response. Today, the conservative party of Nova Scotia is calling for the resignation of the minister. In a release, the Conservative party says the minister broke the law, Jamie Baillie is the leader of the party. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Talbot House - Call for Resignation The CBC requested the copy of the government review of Talbot House. A FOIPOP(Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy) request was made from this office and several requests came from the media to release the document. As of today, we've had no response. Today, the conservative party of Nova Scotia is calling for the resignation of the minister. In a release, the Conservative party says the minister broke the law, Jamie Baillie is the leader of the party. 577 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120425_63339.mp3 When you think about some of the great dancing that happens in Canada from coast to coast, your mind should fill with images of some of the great dancing that takes place in Aboriginal Communities, Ukrainian dancers, Métis dancers, ballroom, jigging and of course the dozens of great dance styles we have in the Atlantic provinces. It occurred to Lori Henry that there was a conversation to be had. It took a year but she made her way from one community to another and the result is a book called "Dancing Through History: In Search of the Stories that Define Canada" http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Lori Henry - Dancing Through History When you think about some of the great dancing that happens in Canada from coast to coast, your mind should fill with images of some of the great dancing that takes place in Aboriginal Communities, Ukrainian dancers, Métis dancers, ballroom, jigging and of course the dozens of great dance styles we have in the Atlantic provinces. It occurred to Lori Henry that there was a conversation to be had. It took a year but she made her way from one community to another and the result is a book called "Dancing Through History: In Search of the Stories that Define Canada" 691 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120423_60936.mp3 Today, teachers meeting in Halifax for an education conference heard what educators in Alberta have done over the past thirty years to improve the school system in Edmonton. One of the speakers is Angus MacBeath.. He's a former Maritimer from PEI who spent 37 years working in Edmonton as a teacher, principal and superintendent. Three decades ago, MacBeath helped convince the Alberta government to allow parents and students to choose which schools they attend. Now, the government money follows the student to the school of their choice. Alberta students now outperform those in all other parts of the country. MacBeath talked about many of the reforms that led to that level of performance .. in case teachers here wanted to take anything away from the Alberta example. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Angus MacBeath - Education Reform Today, teachers meeting in Halifax for an education conference heard what educators in Alberta have done over the past thirty years to improve the school system in Edmonton. One of the speakers is Angus MacBeath.. He's a former Maritimer from PEI who spent 37 years working in Edmonton as a teacher, principal and superintendent. Three decades ago, MacBeath helped convince the Alberta government to allow parents and students to choose which schools they attend. Now, the government money follows the student to the school of their choice. Alberta students now outperform those in all other parts of the country. MacBeath talked about many of the reforms that led to that level of performance .. in case teachers here wanted to take anything away from the Alberta example. 209 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120421_17447.mp3 St. Michael's Choir School was founded in 1937 by Fr. John Edward Ronan to facilitate the training of a boys' choir for St. Michael's Cathedral. Next year they will celebrate their 75th Anniversary. And next week they will be performing two concerts in our area: on Thursday April 26th they will be at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Sydney and then on Friday they will perform at St Joseph's Church in Reserve Mines. Ed McCall is the Executive Director and Music Director with St Michael's Boys Choir. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sat, 21 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Ed McCall - St. Michael's Boys Choir St. Michael's Choir School was founded in 1937 by Fr. John Edward Ronan to facilitate the training of a boys' choir for St. Michael's Cathedral. Next year they will celebrate their 75th Anniversary. And next week they will be performing two concerts in our area: on Thursday April 26th they will be at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Sydney and then on Friday they will perform at St Joseph's Church in Reserve Mines. Ed McCall is the Executive Director and Music Director with St Michael's Boys Choir. 573 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120419_31942.mp3 The Next Big Thing - Cape Breton's High-School talent showcase and competition is now in it's fourth year. We find out more about how the event is going this year and some special news from last night. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Next Big Thing Gets Bigger The Next Big Thing - Cape Breton's High-School talent showcase and competition is now in it's fourth year. We find out more about how the event is going this year and some special news from last night. 708 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120418_79334.mp3 For those who've been wondering..................the rumours are true. Brakin' Tradition are back together for a bit of a reunion tour. The original lineup of LouAnne Baker, Roger Stone, Cyril MacPhee, Harold Davidson, Doug Sampson, Scott MacDonald, and Ray Legere will be taking the stage in May for a couple of sold out shows. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Roger Stone, Cyril MacPhee - Brakin' Tradition Reunion For those who've been wondering..................the rumours are true. Brakin' Tradition are back together for a bit of a reunion tour. The original lineup of LouAnne Baker, Roger Stone, Cyril MacPhee, Harold Davidson, Doug Sampson, Scott MacDonald, and Ray Legere will be taking the stage in May for a couple of sold out shows. 721 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120416_47690.mp3 The board of directors of a closed addiction treatment facility acknowledged Sunday it failed to meet all standards for recovery houses set out by the Department of Community Services in a 2008 policy document. Talbot House board chair Dr. John Gainer said the Talbot House Society had been addressing “policy and operational issues in a systematic fashion,” when the department decided not to renew its service agreement. Community Services released a report on Talbot House to the society’s board on April 4. In it, the board said the province “challenges the competence, oversight and integrity of the board of directors, the executive director and staff of Talbot House.” http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Dr. John Gainer - Talbot House opposes report. The board of directors of a closed addiction treatment facility acknowledged Sunday it failed to meet all standards for recovery houses set out by the Department of Community Services in a 2008 policy document. Talbot House board chair Dr. John Gainer said the Talbot House Society had been addressing “policy and operational issues in a systematic fashion,” when the department decided not to renew its service agreement. Community Services released a report on Talbot House to the society’s board on April 4. In it, the board said the province “challenges the competence, oversight and integrity of the board of directors, the executive director and staff of Talbot House.” 1326 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120411_59276.mp3 As we've heard in the news the Dexter Government is putting its foot down to prevent cuts to library positions at the Chignecto Central Regional School Board. The Minister of Education has ordered a halt to the proposed cuts. The Province has also named a department bureaucrat to oversee the re-working of the board's budget. Until today, the Chignecto Board said it had no choice but to eliminate 41 library technician positions because of the Province's decision to cut funding to school boards by 3 per cent. Premier Darryl Dexter criticized the cuts, saying the Chignecto Board had abdicated its responsibility to students. For his point of view on the subject we contacted the leader of the Progressive Conservative Party in Nova Scotia. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Jamie Baillie - Cuts to Nova Scotia Libraries. As we've heard in the news the Dexter Government is putting its foot down to prevent cuts to library positions at the Chignecto Central Regional School Board. The Minister of Education has ordered a halt to the proposed cuts. The Province has also named a department bureaucrat to oversee the re-working of the board's budget. Until today, the Chignecto Board said it had no choice but to eliminate 41 library technician positions because of the Province's decision to cut funding to school boards by 3 per cent. Premier Darryl Dexter criticized the cuts, saying the Chignecto Board had abdicated its responsibility to students. For his point of view on the subject we contacted the leader of the Progressive Conservative Party in Nova Scotia. 430 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120404_46840.mp3 Family and friends of an everyday Superman are continuing his heroic effort to save lives. This afternoon we were on location at Canadian Blood Donor Services in Sydney where a special blood donor clinic is being held today in honour of Ian Burrows, a 22-year-old Glace Bay man who died last April from a rare type of cancer. Organizers of the clinic, including Canadian Blood Services in Sydney, hope to collect 150 units of blood - enough to help 450 people. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT On Location - Canadian Blood Services Family and friends of an everyday Superman are continuing his heroic effort to save lives. This afternoon we were on location at Canadian Blood Donor Services in Sydney where a special blood donor clinic is being held today in honour of Ian Burrows, a 22-year-old Glace Bay man who died last April from a rare type of cancer. Organizers of the clinic, including Canadian Blood Services in Sydney, hope to collect 150 units of blood - enough to help 450 people. 1084 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120403_43835.mp3 Linden MacIntyre's latest novel starts in a kitchen on Route 19 ..close to Port Hastings....a decade ago...through a character we barely noticed. Why men Lie is her story, sort of......... It's a story about mid life, compromises, disappointments and heartbreaks..... all told the experience of a fifty something woman named "Effie" I had a chance to speak with Linden MacIntyre about his new book....here is our conversation http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Linden MacIntyre - Why Men Lie Linden MacIntyre's latest novel starts in a kitchen on Route 19 ..close to Port Hastings....a decade ago...through a character we barely noticed. Why men Lie is her story, sort of......... It's a story about mid life, compromises, disappointments and heartbreaks..... all told the experience of a fifty something woman named "Effie" I had a chance to speak with Linden MacIntyre about his new book....here is our conversation 782 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120402_55715.mp3 1940. It was the winning season on the Northside. Jack Yazers hockey team, the Yazer Juniors won the Island Championship's. It was a storied team, but for years the story was lost. It was in a little scrap book that has only now resurfaced, and today, it was present to the Northside Sports Hall of fame, The story will be forever told Cyril Acker, Bob Gordon and Jack Yazer came into studio.....Cyril and Bob are with the museum, which is housed in the new sports complex. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Jack Yazer, Cyril Acker & Bob Gordon - 1940's Championship Hockey 1940. It was the winning season on the Northside. Jack Yazers hockey team, the Yazer Juniors won the Island Championship's. It was a storied team, but for years the story was lost. It was in a little scrap book that has only now resurfaced, and today, it was present to the Northside Sports Hall of fame, The story will be forever told Cyril Acker, Bob Gordon and Jack Yazer came into studio.....Cyril and Bob are with the museum, which is housed in the new sports complex. 798 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120331_32816.mp3 Yesterday's speech from the throne included a mention of moving some provincial civil service jobs out of Halifax to other areas of the province. There were no details as to what departments would be affected, or where the jobs would go. But to find out what the move might mean for Cape Breton, reporter Holly Conners reached Deputy Premier Frank Corbett. Here's what he had to say today. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sat, 31 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Frank Corbett - Decentralization Yesterday's speech from the throne included a mention of moving some provincial civil service jobs out of Halifax to other areas of the province. There were no details as to what departments would be affected, or where the jobs would go. But to find out what the move might mean for Cape Breton, reporter Holly Conners reached Deputy Premier Frank Corbett. Here's what he had to say today. 246 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120328_57228.mp3 The Hospice Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton County is planning to help develop palliative care in Rwanda. Wendy interviews the organizers involved with this mission to find out more about their plans. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 28 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Reaching Out To Rwanda The Hospice Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton County is planning to help develop palliative care in Rwanda. Wendy interviews the organizers involved with this mission to find out more about their plans. 744 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120327_87005.mp3 t http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 27 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Trudy Sable and Bernie Francis - Mi'kMaq Language t 1310 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120326_94721.mp3 In January we learned the Sydney Deanery of the Catholic Church was planning to close several churches. St. Mary's Polish Church in Whitney Pier was one, but parishioners did not take the news lying down. They believe St. Mary's is financially stable and they worked hard to convince the Diocese. All that work has paid off. The Bishop announced yesterday, St. Mary's will not be closed, at least, not for now. So plans are moving ahead for the Church's 100th anniversary celebration next year. Wayne Joseph is on St. Mary's financial committee. Joan Weeks asked him how parishioners received the news their church will not close in July. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Wayne Joseph - St Mary's Reprive In January we learned the Sydney Deanery of the Catholic Church was planning to close several churches. St. Mary's Polish Church in Whitney Pier was one, but parishioners did not take the news lying down. They believe St. Mary's is financially stable and they worked hard to convince the Diocese. All that work has paid off. The Bishop announced yesterday, St. Mary's will not be closed, at least, not for now. So plans are moving ahead for the Church's 100th anniversary celebration next year. Wayne Joseph is on St. Mary's financial committee. Joan Weeks asked him how parishioners received the news their church will not close in July. 282 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120323_26074.mp3 When Sydney Harbour was dredged last year, some fishing ground was destroyed. Compensation for that comes in the form of replacement habitat. Over the last few months, 750-thousand tonnes of rock was deposited in the harbour. So now there are 8 new artificial reefs in strategic underwater locations. Bruce Hatcher is Chair in Marine Ecosystem Research at Cape Breton University. He spoke earlier today with reporter Yvonne LeBlanc-Smith. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Bruce Hatcher - Sydneys Artificial Reefs When Sydney Harbour was dredged last year, some fishing ground was destroyed. Compensation for that comes in the form of replacement habitat. Over the last few months, 750-thousand tonnes of rock was deposited in the harbour. So now there are 8 new artificial reefs in strategic underwater locations. Bruce Hatcher is Chair in Marine Ecosystem Research at Cape Breton University. He spoke earlier today with reporter Yvonne LeBlanc-Smith. 376 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120321_45547.mp3 There's a very special exhibition being presented at the Cape Breton university Art Gallery. "Sense of Place" is a cross-border print exhibition organized and circulated by the Windsor Printmakers Forum. The show brings together the work of thirty-six from Canada and Michigan and explores the theme of place through print making. Another component of the exhibition are essays written by Iain Baxter, Alistair MacLeod and Nino Ricci. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 21 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Iain Baxter, Alistair MacLeod and Nino Ricci - Sense of Place There's a very special exhibition being presented at the Cape Breton university Art Gallery. "Sense of Place" is a cross-border print exhibition organized and circulated by the Windsor Printmakers Forum. The show brings together the work of thirty-six from Canada and Michigan and explores the theme of place through print making. Another component of the exhibition are essays written by Iain Baxter, Alistair MacLeod and Nino Ricci. 1136 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120319_10386.mp3 All this week at Cape Breton University faculty and students will be presenting some of the research they've been working on over the course of the year.....in some cases, the course of their careers! In fact this morning it was time for several members of the folklore department to talk about their work. Including Dr Chris MacDonald, he is interested in the piano especially when it's being played along with traditional Cape Breton fiddle music. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Dr. Chris MacDonald - Piano Accompaniment All this week at Cape Breton University faculty and students will be presenting some of the research they've been working on over the course of the year.....in some cases, the course of their careers! In fact this morning it was time for several members of the folklore department to talk about their work. Including Dr Chris MacDonald, he is interested in the piano especially when it's being played along with traditional Cape Breton fiddle music. 1218 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120319_22441.mp3 Starting this morning and running all week, both faculty and students at Cape Breton University will be presenting some of the research they've been working on over the course of the year. Dr. Ian Brodie presented some of his findings. He has been working on research around the railroad trestle in Sydney River. The very trestle that has for some time been the subject of debate after years of being painted and repainted by highschool students. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Dr. Ian Brodie - Trestle Traditions Starting this morning and running all week, both faculty and students at Cape Breton University will be presenting some of the research they've been working on over the course of the year. Dr. Ian Brodie presented some of his findings. He has been working on research around the railroad trestle in Sydney River. The very trestle that has for some time been the subject of debate after years of being painted and repainted by highschool students. 850 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120317_18482.mp3 A group of former steelworkers is a step closer to it's dream of having a museum built that would be a tribute to the steel industry and other Cape Breton technologies. The Sydney Steel Museum Society was formed when the plant closed . It's been working on the museum idea for the past ten years. The group has just received a report from a consultant hired to look at the project. CBC reporter George Mortimer spoke to Fred James who speaks for the committee for an update. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sat, 17 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Fred James - Sydney Steel Museum Society A group of former steelworkers is a step closer to it's dream of having a museum built that would be a tribute to the steel industry and other Cape Breton technologies. The Sydney Steel Museum Society was formed when the plant closed . It's been working on the museum idea for the past ten years. The group has just received a report from a consultant hired to look at the project. CBC reporter George Mortimer spoke to Fred James who speaks for the committee for an update. 323 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120315_13790.mp3 CBU Security has taken an active role in adjusting the living arrangements of the individual involved in the alleged sexual assault this past week. To learn more about the protocol on campus, we spoke with Denise Campbell - Manger of Safety and Security. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 15 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Denise Campbell - CBU Security Protocol CBU Security has taken an active role in adjusting the living arrangements of the individual involved in the alleged sexual assault this past week. To learn more about the protocol on campus, we spoke with Denise Campbell - Manger of Safety and Security. 584 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120315_65519.mp3 Jan Reimer is the Provincial Co-ordinator for the Alberta Council of Women's Shelters. Her organization just released a survey which revealed some disturbing numbers about domestic violence. Helen Morrison, the head of Transition House in Cape Breton, responds to the survey and how it compares with the experience in Cape Breton. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 15 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Jan Reimer and Helen Morrison - Violence Against Women Jan Reimer is the Provincial Co-ordinator for the Alberta Council of Women's Shelters. Her organization just released a survey which revealed some disturbing numbers about domestic violence. Helen Morrison, the head of Transition House in Cape Breton, responds to the survey and how it compares with the experience in Cape Breton. 632 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120315_32107.mp3 The Canadian Centre for Child Protection is encouraging parents to set some time aside to talk to their children about Internet Safety. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 14 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Centre for Child Protection The Canadian Centre for Child Protection is encouraging parents to set some time aside to talk to their children about Internet Safety. 511 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120314_92658.mp3 Young people who are vulnerable will soon have more support to stay in school, find jobs, get involved in the community and get help with family problems. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 14 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Community Services - Minister Denise Peterson-Rafuse Young people who are vulnerable will soon have more support to stay in school, find jobs, get involved in the community and get help with family problems. 610 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120313_28088.mp3 Our panel discusses why the movie Hunger Games is so popular. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 13 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Hunger Games Panel Our panel discusses why the movie Hunger Games is so popular. 910 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120307_69223.mp3 The Chair of the Board of Directors at Talbot House, Dr. John Gainer, answered questions today about the Centre's closure. News leaked out yesterday, that residents at the Frenchvale Recovery Centre were told they had to leave. The Department of Community Services confirmed it was trying to find places for them in other facilities. Rumours also spread that a new executive director had resigned. Today, Gainer dealt with some of those rumours and explained what's been happening at Talbot House: He spoke with CBC's Joan Weeks earlier today: http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 07 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Dr. John Gainer - Talbot House closed The Chair of the Board of Directors at Talbot House, Dr. John Gainer, answered questions today about the Centre's closure. News leaked out yesterday, that residents at the Frenchvale Recovery Centre were told they had to leave. The Department of Community Services confirmed it was trying to find places for them in other facilities. Rumours also spread that a new executive director had resigned. Today, Gainer dealt with some of those rumours and explained what's been happening at Talbot House: He spoke with CBC's Joan Weeks earlier today: 438 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120305_19714.mp3 Cape Breton Regional Council gathered today to talk about this year's budget deliberations. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 05 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Jerry Ryan - Cape Breton Regional Council Cape Breton Regional Council gathered today to talk about this year's budget deliberations. 174 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120305_13429.mp3 A big announcement about job training for people in seven Mikmaq communities. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 05 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Premier Darrell Dexter - Job Training Announcement A big announcement about job training for people in seven Mikmaq communities. 323 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120301_36134.mp3 Angelo Spinazzola dropped by the station earlier today... in a big rush... always on the move Angelo is! He arrived with his latest 2-song, c-d that he made with grade 2 and 4 students from Eskasoni. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Angelo Spinazzola - First Nations Song Writing Sessions Angelo Spinazzola dropped by the station earlier today... in a big rush... always on the move Angelo is! He arrived with his latest 2-song, c-d that he made with grade 2 and 4 students from Eskasoni. 534 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetcbns1_20120229_41185.mp3 Starting tomorrow you'll be able to read the very first of a new publication in Cape Breton called Coastal Braid. While it is the work of a while community, a lof of the work has been started by the editor Madonna Doucette. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 29 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Madonna Doucette - coastalbraid.com Starting tomorrow you'll be able to read the very first of a new publication in Cape Breton called Coastal Braid. While it is the work of a while community, a lof of the work has been started by the editor Madonna Doucette. 633