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Quebec's Route Verte

Find out why Nova Scotia cyclists are "green" with envy at their counterparts in Quebec. Hear about that province's "Route Verte", Marc Jolicoeur is the Research Director for Velo Quebec. (runs 5:50 October 03, 2013)

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Glace Bay - Candidates' Panel

Meet two of the three candidates in Glace Bay. Geoff MacLellan is the Liberal incumbent, and Mary Beth MacDonald is the NDP candidate. PC candidate Thomas Bethel, did not respond to inquiries to attend the panel. (runs 13:17 October 03, 2013)

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Cape Breton Film - Stray

The Cape Breton Island Film Series will showcase "Stray" - a short film by director Ashley McKenzie of New Waterford. The film stars 9 year old Brooklyn Campbell of Whitney Pier. (runs 8:55 October 03, 2013)

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Un-used Prescriptions 2

Yesterday, we talked about disposing of un-used prescription narcotics properly. Reporter Joan Weeks contacted Michelle Curtis, lead clinical nurse (Palliative Care Unit) with the CBDHA. (runs 4:37 October 03, 2013)

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Jim St. Clair - Post Offices

Our community historian Jim St. Clair sorts through and delivers a bagful of stories about post offices with names that no longer exist around Cape Breton Island on his column - "Then and Now". (runs 5:23 October 02, 2013)

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From The Mayor's Chair

CBRM Mayor Cecil Clarke reflects on this week's "Vital Signs" report released by the Community Foundation of Nova Scotia that shows the youth population is in steady decline. (runs 10:23 October 02, 2013)

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Information Morning Issue Panel 1002

The Information Morning Issue Panel has assembled again... today's members - Leah Noble, Mike Targett and Brandon Ellis turn their attention to the CBRM "Vital Signs" report. (runs 15:36 October 02, 2013)

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Un-used Prescriptions

After a Cape Breton woman dies, her daughter is shocked to find there's no process in Nova Scotia for dealing with left-over prescription pills. Reporter Joan Weeks looked into her story. (runs 8:20 October 02, 2013)

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Stomp Out Stigma Summit

Hear why Cape Breton students will be working on ways to overcome negative attitudes regarding mental health. Dr. Julie MacDonald is one of the organizers, and Cathy Boudreau is with CBVRSB Student Services. (runs 7:09 October 01, 2013)

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Sydney River-Mira-Louisbourg - Candidates' Panel

Meet the candidates in the new riding of Sydney River-Mira-Louisbourg. Alfie MacLeod is the PC incumbent, Josephine Kennedy is the Liberal candidate and Delton MacDonald is the NDP candidate. (runs 18:36 October 01, 2013)

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Vital Signs Report

A report by the Community Foundation of Nova Scotia examines the areas that are critical to a high quality of life throughout the municipality. Allison Kouzovnikov is the Executive Director of the group. (runs 7:41 October 01, 2013)

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CEC For New Waterford

The first phase of the Collaborative Emergency Center for New Waterford - a new mobile care unit - will be launched tonight. Dr. Andrew Travers, the provincial medical director for Emergency Health Services, explains. (runs 6:27 September 30, 2013)

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MTCC Event Producer

Meet Jamie Toth, the new Event Producer at the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre, he has some ideas that will see cruise ship musicians and entertainers perform in Membertou. (runs 6:08 September 27, 2013)

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Our Political Panel 0927

At the end of week three of the Nova Scotia election campaign, our Partisan Political Panel reconvenes to discuss the past seven days. Dwight Rudderham, Neeta Kumar-Britten and Suzanne MacNeil join us. (runs 12:51 September 27, 2013)

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School Garden Harvest

Hear what students at Middle River Consolidated School learned this year. They planted and tended a garden, and have now harvested and sold the crop. (runs 5:52 September 27, 2013)

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Sydney-Whitney Pier - Candidates Forum 3

We have our final excerpt from our All Candidates' Forum for Sydney-Whitney Pier. Incumbent Gordie Gosse of the NDP, PC candidate Leslie MacPhee and Liberal candidate Derek Mombourquette took questions from the audience. (runs 6:49 September 27, 2013)

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CBU Alumni Award

Dr. Terry Hadjisterkotis is a world renowned wildlife biologist and a CBU alumnus from Cyprus who's back in Cape Breton to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Alumni Association. (runs 9:53 September 26, 2013)

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Inverness - Candidates' Panel

The candidates for Inverness discuss issues important to their riding. NDP candidate Michelle Smith, Liberal candidate Jackie Rankin are in studio and PC candidate Allan MacMaster joins us by phone. (runs 20:36 September 26, 2013)

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Sydney-Whitney Pier - Candidates Forum 2

We have excerpts from our candidates forum for Sydney-Whitney Pier, first, the topic is help for people with mental health and addictions issues, then, the question of the provincial debt in another excerpt. (runs 12:42 September 26, 2013)

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Sydney-Whitney Pier - Candidates Forum

We take you to the floor of our All Candidates' Forum for Sydney-Whitney Pier. Liberal Derek Mombourquette, PC candidate Leslie MacPhee and incumbent Gordie Gosse of the NDP answer questions. (runs 12:00 September 25, 2013)

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Photo Philosophy

There's more to photo journalism than just pointing and clicking. We chat with freelance photographer Steve Wadden about his recent assignment involving international students at CBU. (runs 13:40 September 24, 2013)

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Cape Breton-Richmond - Candidates' Panel

Meet the candidates who are campaigning in the riding of Cape Breton-Richmond. Michel Samson is the Liberal incumbent, Joe Janega is the PC candidate, and Bert Lewis is the NDP candidate. (runs 20:05 September 24, 2013)

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Cape Breton Post Cartoonist

Lampooning through cartooning... Cape Breton Post cartoonist Sean Casey talks about creating daily satire during an election campaign. (runs 6:57 September 23, 2013)

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Profile - Sydney-Whitney Pier

Many say the riding of Sydney-Whitney Pier will be one to watch on election night. Before the All Candidates' Forum at Centre 200 on Tuesday evening, Reporter Wendy Martin develops a snapshot of the riding. (runs 9:23 September 23, 2013)

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Drawing Political Inspiration

The political party colours are Red, Blue, Orange and Green. But they're all black and white to a political cartoonist. The Chronicle Herald's Bruce MacKinnon and Michael de Adder tell us about the art of drawing political satire. (runs 11:01)

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Our Political Panel 0920

The Information Morning Partisan Political Panel reviews the second week of the provincial election campaign. Panelists are Neeta Kumar-Britten, Suzanne MacNeil and this week, Kirk MacRae. (runs 15:40 September 20, 2013)

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NS PC Leader Jamie Baillie

Three men want the job, but only one can have it. We have a feature interview with Jamie Baillie, the leader of the Nova Scotia Progressive Conservatives, he makes his case for your vote. (runs 15:29 September 19, 2013)

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Northside-Westmount - Candidates' Panel

Meet the men vying for your vote in the riding of Northside-Westmount. Cecil Snow is the NDP candidate, Eddie Orrell is the incumbent for the PCs and John Higgins is the Liberal candidate. (runs 19:05)

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Jim St. Clair - Moxham Gatehouse

Arthur Moxham once built a mansion in Sydney... today, all that remains is the Gatehouse. It stands in the shadow of Cabot House on King's Road, Steve and Jim St. Clair went there for Then & Now. (runs 6:50 September 18, 2013)

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Victoria-The Lakes - Candidates' Panel

Meet the folks vying for your vote in Victoria-The Lakes. Keith Bain is the PC incumbent, Pam Eyking, the Liberal candidate and John Frank Toney is seeking the seat for the NDP. (runs 19:39 September 18, 2013)

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Arson Down North

RCMP Staff Sgt. Craig Yorke told Reporter Joan Weeks that RCMP in Victoria County are still trying to solve too many suspicious fire cases in northern Cape Breton. (runs 4:32 September 18, 2013)

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School Fire Safety

A family dispute in Cape North may be threatening fire safety at the local elementary school - North Highlands Elementary. Reporter Joan Weeks went to Cape North to investigate. (runs 8:35 September 17, 2013)

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Cape Breton Centre - Candidates' Panel

Before you cast a ballot, we urge you to listen to our Candidates' Panels. First up, the riding of Cape Breton Centre - candidates are incumbent Frank Corbett, Edna Lee and David Wilton. (runs 20:37 September 17, 2013)

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CBU Research - Kristy Bryson

Meet a CBU researcher who wants to know why the more options we have, the harder it is for us to decide what we want. Its the paradox of choice. Kristy Bryson studies decision making. (runs 7:32 September 16, 2013)

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Liberal Leader Stephen McNeil

During the next few weeks, we're going to be speaking with the party leaders. This weekend, Stephen McNeil was campaigning in Cape Breton and this morning, he's in our studio. (runs 18:42 September 16, 2013)

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Undercurrent Youth Centre

CBC Reporter Hal Higgins dropped in to the grand opening of the Undercurrent Youth Centre in Glace Bay. Stacey Scott, co-ordinator for the Centre, gave Hal a tour. (runs 5:10 September 16, 2013)

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Cheticamp's Co-op Artisanale

Close up shop, or find a way to rejunvinate the operation was a decision that faced the members of La Co-operative Artisanale. Yvette McPhee, President of the Co-op, tells us their choice. (runs 7:44 September 16, 2013)

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Theatre Troupe Meeting

The Weirdbeard Theatre Troupe in Sydney is working on a new production - The Tortoise and the Hare - and now it needs new members. Learn more about the troupe. (runs 7:14 September 16, 2013)

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Visit The Officers Mess

They're not messing around... The Sydney Garrison is inviting civilians to come for a mixer today at the Officers Mess in Victoria Park. Captain Jason Doyle explains why. (runs 4:33 September 13, 2013)

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Pope Francis

Today is the 6 month anniversary for Pope Francis. Catherine Clifford, a Professor of Theology at Saint Paul University, takes a look at how his style and tone sets him apart from his predecessor. (runs 7:13 September 13, 2013)

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Our Political Panel 0913

The Information Morning Partisan Political Panel will dissect the first week of the provincial election campaign. Panelists are Neeta Kumar-Britten, Suzanne MacNeil and Dwight Rudderham. (runs 16:48 September 13, 2013)

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Information Morning Issue Panel 0912

Our opinionated panelists tackle topics ranging from Back To School... to Syria... to the Election. Today, Pamela Johnson, Candee McCarthy and Allison Uhma are around the table. (runs 16:28 September 12, 2013)

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Oceanside Buys Seaside

Two local companies, Seaside Cable and Seaside Wireless, have been sold to a Sydney based group called Oceanside Communication Holdings Inc. The new CEO of Seaside is Loran Tweedie. (runs 7:16 September 12, 2013)

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YMCA Faces Deficit

The YMCA of Cape Breton foresees a deficit forcing it to trim back a bit. CEO Andre Gallant tells Reporter Wendy Martin about the facility's financial situation. (runs 7:27 September 12, 2013)

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Jim St. Clair - George H. Murray

With the election set for October 08th, community historian Jim St. Clair remembers the life and times of Cape Breton's George H. Murray, the longest serving Premier in Nova Scotia's history, on "Then and Now". (runs 8:09 September 11, 2013)

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Butting Out... Outdoors

CBRM Council continues to work on a comprehensive smoking by-law and hears arguments for extending a smoke-free ban to outdoor spaces. (runs 4:30 September 11, 2013)

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Political Leaders Conversation

Hear an excerpt of Nova Scotia's 3 main political leaders - Darrell Dexter, Jamie Baillie and Stephen McNeil - from last night's CBC TV round-table conversation. (runs 15:04 September 11, 2013)

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The Math Factor

Canadian math students lag behind those in other countries. So we discuss how they fare in Nova Scotia, and offer tips on how to help those who may be struggling to make it all add up. (runs 7:21 September 10, 2013)

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Issues From The Street

Reporter Holly Conners travelled around Cape Breton this summer, and she asked the people she met about the issues that are important to them heading into this provincial election campaign. (runs 11:51 September 10, 2013)

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NS Election Called

With Nova Scotia politicians now on the proverbial "campaign trail", we'll ask Legislature Reporter Jean Laroche about the election that's ahead for Nova Scotians. (runs 10:36 September 09, 2013)

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Election Essay #1

The first in a series of conversations with community leaders about election issues. Dr. John Ross is the man who wrote the prescription to cure our emergency care problems. (runs 8:58 September 09, 2013)

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Centennial Celebration

Bishop Brian Dunn visited St. Mary's Polish Church in Whitney Pier over the weekend to mark 100 years for the parish. He spoke with reporters following the Celebratory Mass. (runs 6:02 September 09, 2013)

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Golf Writer Visits

Most golfers know Cape Breton has some truly, outstanding places to play. Robert Thompson, one of Canada's pre-eminent golf writers, has come to Cape Breton to write about another world-class course. (runs 5:45 September 06, 2013)

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St. Peter's Church Anniversary

Historian Ken Donovan delves into a bit of the history of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ingonish. It is celebrating it's 100th anniversary this weekend. (runs 9:34 September 06, 2013)

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Nova Scotia Tourism Numbers

The number of tourists visiting the province has taken a slight dip from last year. We speak with Pat Sullivan, CEO of Nova Scotia's Tourism Agency, to find out what can be done to woo more visitors. (runs 7:25 September 05, 2013)

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Open Hearth Park Vandalism

A lot of thought went into the creation of the Open Hearth Park, including thoughts on how to prevent people from vandalizing it. Donnie Burke is Project Director of the Sydney Tarponds Cleanup. (runs 5:58 September 05, 2013)

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Prostate Cancer Awareness

If you're a man in your 40s, it's time to start thinking about getting tested for prostate cancer. Peter Mallette, executive director of Prostate Cancer Canada for the Atlantic Region and a prostate cancer survivor explains. (runs 6:12 September 05, 20

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Jim St. Clair - The Ships of 1801

On Then & Now, community historian Jim St. Clair recalls the voyage of 5 ships that came here from Scotland and whose journey is being marked in a theatrical production. (runs 7:25 September 04, 2013)

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Back To School Anxiety

"A" is for Anxiety. Dr. Stan Kutcher offers advice on how to ease the back-to-school worries your child may be carrying with them this week as the new school year commences. (runs 8:33 September 04, 2013)

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Foreign Boat Tariff

Hear reaction to a new ruling by the Canada Border Services Agency that indicates foreign boat owners who leave their boats here over winter must pay a 15 per cent tariff of the total boat value. (runs 7:54 September 04, 2013)

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PGA Tour At The Lakes

Golfers from around the world have descended on The Lakes Golf Course in Ben Eoin. Our sports guy Charlie Cuff talks with one Cape Bretoner who knows what it takes to make that dream a reality. (runs 7:17 September 03, 2013)

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Election Primer

The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives in Nova Scotia has put out an election primer. We find out how it rates the current NDP government on a selection of issues. (runs 9:21 September 03, 2013)

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Eat Local Challenge

Drawing a line in the sandwich... local food fanatic Alicia Lake is challenging you to eat more Cape Breton-grown food this month, at least 50% local, in an Eat Local Challenge. (runs 7:18 September 03, 2013)

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Fort Petrie

The future of Fort Petrie is uncertain. Its in need of repairs and upgrades. We hear concerns from Toby Morris, a teacher in Sydney, and Rob Grezel, a volunteer with the Sydney Fortification Society. (runs 8:29 September 03, 2013)

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Driven To Succeed

Golfers are competing in Ben Eoin this week for a chance to one day play on the PGA Tour. We hear from an American PGA official as he reflects on the tournament at the Lakes Golf Course. (runs 5:27 September 03, 2013)

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Right Some Good Chefs

Meet a couple of the chefs participating in the Black Box Challenge at the Right Some Good Festival. Michael Reidt lives in Miami, Florida, and Vicky Ratnani is from Mumbai, India. (runs 9:36 August 30, 2013)

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CB Real Estate

Reporter Joan Weeks speaks with Barb Kerr, Director of the the Cape Breton branch of the Nova Scotia Association of Realtors, about local market statistics reported by MLS. (runs 5:48 August 30, 2013)

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School Uniforms

As students and parents consider back-to-school wardrobes, we discuss the pros vs. cons of school uniforms with Gail Vaz-Oxlade, a personal finance expert and author of "Money Rules". (runs 8:21 August 29, 2013)

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Animated Umpire

STEE-RIKE! We meet Umpire extraordinaire and YouTube sensation Nick Bonner. He recently returned from the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA. where his enthusiasm earned him notoriety. (runs 9:51 August 29, 2013)

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Stronger Than Steel

This weekend, the Stronger Than Steel celebrations will happen at the new Open Hearth Park in Sydney. Event Manager Andree Gracie outlines some of the activities to mark the new beginning for the site. (runs 6:29 August 29, 2013)

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Atlantic Hurricane Season

It's been nearly ten years since Nova Scotians were rattled by Hurricane Juan. With that in mind, we ask Chris Fogarty, the manager of the Canadian Hurricane Centre in Dartmouth, about this year's hurricane season. (runs 6:44 August 29, 2013)

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Jim St. Clair - MacDonald House

We take a trip to MacDonald's! We hear about the historic MacDonald House in East Lake Ainslie from community historian Jim St. Clair. He details why you might want to take a trip there soon. (runs 6:38 August 28, 2013)

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Frenchvale Graphite

Graphite from the Frenchvale hills could be used to make fuel cells and ion batteries in the future. John Wightman is president of Mount Cameron Minerals, the company interested in mining the area. (runs 7:15 August 28, 2013)

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An Early Learning Centre

Young children and their families in Sydney Mines will soon have a school-based support program for preschoolers at Jubilee Elementary. Cathy MacNeil is coordinator of elementary programs with the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board. (runs 8:20

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CBU Research - Studying Fairies

We meet a Cape Breton University grad who's off to Edinburgh, Scotland to pursue her Masters degree. Her field of study? ...Fairies. Mariah Hudec tells us why she's studying the belief in fairies. (runs 6:38 August 27, 2013)

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Bell Museum Hours Update

Over the weekend, business people in Baddeck got good news about a change in hours at the Bell Museum from Parks Canada. Reporter Ardelle Reynolds spoke to representatives from both sides. (runs 6:49 August 26, 2013)

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Mi'kmaq Health and Wellness

Hear about a new program the NSCC is offering in Wagmatcook. Instructor Naomi Pierrard and Ella Nicholas, a student who is enrolled in the program, tell us about the Mi'kmaq health and wellness course. (runs 4:46 August 26, 2013)

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Cuff On Absent Eagle Nicolas Roy

Our sports guy Charlie Cuff offers some of the possible scenarios the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles have in dealing with the absent Nicolas Roy from their training camp. (run 5:35 August 26, 2013)

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The 10th Surf Classic

Spirits will be up at Point Michaud beach this weekend, even if the surf isn't. We get the run-down on Canada's longest-running surf competition - the Point Michaud Surf Classic from surf instructor/coordinator Michelle Richards. (runs 5:46 August 23,

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Music On The Boardwalk 2

Pumping up the volume. It seems there are still opposing views when it comes to the issue of allowing amplified music on Sydney's Boardwalk. Hear what one musician and one local senior have to say about it. (runs 8:16 August 23, 2013)

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Music On The Boardwalk

The songs of summer... CBRM Councillor for District 5 Eldon MacDonald wants to talk about a compromise to bring amplified music back to the Sydney Boardwalk. (runs 5:43 August 22, 2013)

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Citizen's Liaison Committee Last Meeting

Alastair MacLeod, Chairman of the Citizen's Liaison Committee for the Sydney Tarponds Cleanup, spoke with Reporter George Mortimer about the groups final meeting. (runs 4:20 August 22, 2013)

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Garbage Rules Update

Reporter Ardelle Reynolds spoke with Francis Campbell, the manager of CBRM Solid Waste, to find out how the use of clear bags has been going and what's next for Waste Management. (runs 5:52 August 22, 2013)

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Chief McIsaac - Ticketable Offense

Cape Breton Regional Police Chief Peter McIsaac discusses the idea of lessening marijuana possession to a ticketable offense. The recommendation came out of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police annual conference in Manitoba. (runs 7:12 August 2

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Jim St. Clair - A Quotes Quiz

Let's Get Quizzical... community historian Jim St. Clair swings by to recall some quotes uttered by some of the people who populate Cape Breton's past on his weekly column, "Then and Now". (runs 8:20 August 21, 2013)

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Bell Museum Hours

Tourism operators in Baddeck aren't happy about plans Parks Canada has to shorten the shoulder season at the Bell Museum. Reporter Ardelle Reynolds has reaction. (runs 6:46 August 21, 2013)

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More Tar Ponds Art

Last week, we had a sneak peak at a couple of pieces of public art that the Sydney Tar Ponds Agency has commissioned. Today, we meet Rudolph Henniger who has created two more sculptures. (runs 5:12 August 21, 2013)

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Mi'kmaq Surf Program

Some young people from Cape Breton's Mi'kmaq communities have been introduced to surfing this summer. Reporter Holly Conners checks out the action at Point Michaud. (runs 6:28 August 20, 2013)

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Regional Enterprise Networks Update

Work continues on creating a R-E-N in Cape Breton. We'll find out what action's been taken, or not, on the creation of the Regional Enterprise Networks. (runs 5:37 August 20, 2013)

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NS AG On Senate Audit

It's a big job, but somebody has to do. The Senate is going to be audited top to bottom. We hear from one man who knows what kind of task that'll be, Nova Scotia's Auditor General Jacques Lapointe. (runs 7:26 August 20, 2013)

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Odd Jobs - Cobblers

In the final episode of our "Odd Job" series, meet Scott MacDonald and Linda Smith, a pair of Cape Breton cobblers, who talk about their work repairing shoes and creating items with leather. (runs 8:56 August 20, 2013)

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Inverness Artists Under 30

This year marks the tenth anniversary of The Inverness County Centre for the Arts. They are celebrating by showcasing their next generation -- artists under 30. (runs 7:34 August 19, 2013)

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Mabou Food Truck

Fish-and-chip wagons on the island have some new competition... Reporter Holly Conners checks out a food truck in Mabou that's offering fresh and local fast-food fare. (runs 7:29 August 19, 2013)

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Badside Manner

After serving prison time in the death of his wife, Dr. Steven Hall has set-up practise in Sydney. When word of this spread, eyebrows were raised. We'll discuss that decision with Dr. Rex Dunn. (runs 7:03 August 19, 2013)

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The Games Plan

Chief Rod Googoo in Waycobah tells us what's in store this week as his community gets set to welcome twenty-two hundred athletes from across the region to the 2013 Mi'kmaw Summer Games. (runs 7:06 August 19, 2013)

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Stating His Case

Sydney Crown Attorney Steve Drake is going to "Crown School" in London, Ontario to share his experience on a recent high-profile murder case with his peers. (runs 5:36 August 16, 2013)

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New Canadian Citizens

Standing on guard for thee... 80 new Canadians take their oath of citizenship at the Fortress of Louisbourg. Reporter Holly Conners was there for the special citizenship ceremony. (runs 6:46 August 16, 2013)

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International Student Visas

Cape Breton has seen a growth in its international student population in recent years. We find out what a back-log in the processing of study permit applications means for enrollment numbers this Fall. (runs 6:18)

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Energy East Pipeline

TransCanada's proposed West-to-East pipeline is good news for the Irvings. But what does it mean for other fuel companies in the region? We'll hear from the Vice President of Wilson Fuel Company, Dave Collins. (runs 8:05 August 15, 2013)

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Community Mobilization Project

Learn more about a group of community leaders who are mobilizing the community to take action against violence, vandalism and other crimes in the CBRM. (runs 7:10 August 15, 2013)

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Jim St. Clair - New Waterford

New Waterford vs. "old" Waterford... our community historian Jim St. Clair explores the connection between the former Cape Breton coal town and its namesake on the Emerald Isle. (runs 8:02 August 14, 2013)

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Tar Ponds Sculpture

The former coke-ovens site has received a 6-tonne shipment of public art. Reporter Holly Conners was there for the unloading and spoke with the artist and with the Tar Ponds Agency Project Director. (runs 6:59 August 14, 2013)

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Tarnished Jewels And Gems

We learn more about the repeated break-ins, thefts and vandalism at the Jewels and Gems Day Care in Glace Bay. Reporter Ardelle Reynolds has the story. (runs 5:04 August 14, 2013)

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Top 10 Derelict Buildings

The Cape Breton Regional Municipality has identified 10 derelict buildings as a priority for demolition... the worst of the worst list. Reporter Hal Higgins spoke with Jamie Gillis, a CBRM building official. (runs 6:12 August 14, 2013)

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Mi'kmaq Summer Camp

We visit an eight day summer camp for Mi'kmaq young people at Camp Rankin, near St. Peter's that explores traditional aboriginal values and the management of natural resources. (run 8:50 August 13, 2013)

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Odd Jobs - Sheep Shearer

Here is another installment of our summer series, "Odd Jobs". Today, meet sheep shearer Sarah Nettleton who shears on her own farm in Arichat and for other farmers all over Cape Breton. (runs 7:33 August 13, 2013)

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The PartyLine - CB Exhibition

The Cape Breton Exhibition in North Sydney is celebrating its 97th year this week. Our PartyLine call is to Maureen Murphy, the Facility Operations Manager at the EX. (runs 6:56 August 13, 2013)

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Cuff - Eagles Training Camp 0812

Well, it seems like the hockey season just ended. But for the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles, they're getting ready for another. Our Sports guy Charlie Cuff talks about the opening of training camp. (runs 7:33 August 12, 2013)

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CyberSCAN Unit

We speak with the head of Nova Scotia's new CyberSCAN unit - the first of its kind in Canada, and learn how Roger Merrick plans to go about stamping out cyberbullying in the province. (runs 8:51 August 12, 2013)

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Cabot Links Expansion

Reporter George Mortimer spoke to Ben Cowan-Dewer, co-owner of Cabot Links Golf Course in Inverness, about about their expansion plans and the creation of another 18 hole course - Cabot Cliffs. (runs 4:39 August 12, 2013)

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It's In You To Give

Trouble is, donations are down and not enough people are giving blood. Reporter Norma Jean MacPhee asks why Canadian Blood Services in Cape Breton is a little worried, and about a new initiative. (runs 7:32 August 09, 2013)

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Making A Splash With Cash

A Cape Breton pool company pitches in to help one family battle Leukemia. Paul Nardocchio owns Waterside Pools and Spas Ltd. in Sydney, and he explains the fundraiser. (runs 4:19 August 09, 2013)

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Making Better Communities Together

Special meetings sponsored by the North of Smokey Safer Communities Committee invites residents to the gatherings. We find out why from a couple of the organizers for the Meat Cove event. (runs 9:51 August 09, 2013)

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Prince Street Replicas

You know what Prince Street looks like today. But do you recall the way it used to look? Hubert Rhymes does and he has created a display of replicas of buildings in his neighbourhood. (runs 7:14 August 08, 2013)

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Serpentime Reptile Zoo

We get local perspective on the New Brunswick African Rock Python story from Dan Reiley, owner of the Serpentime Reptile Zoo, a provincially accredited and inspected mobile reptile zoo, in Mira. (runs 9:01 August 08, 2013)

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Jim St. Clair - Dr. Livingstone

We celebrate the life and work of Dr. David Livingstone, the missionary doctor who's being remembered this year on the 200th anniversary of his birth, and find a Cape Breton connection on "Then and Now" with Jim St. Clair. (runs 8:49 August 07, 2013)

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Korean Veteran After Visit

We chat with Joseph Wilson, a Cape Breton veteran from Glace Bay, who recently returned from Korea where he and his fellow soldiers marked the 60th anniversary of the Korean War. (runs 8:19 August 06, 2013)

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Odd Jobs - Golf Pro

He's a King of Swing... Golf Pro Jamie MacIntosh is up next in our "Odd Job" series. Associate Producer Nicole MacLennan met him at the Lingan Golf on Grand Lake Road in Sydney. (runs 7:24 August 06, 2013)

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Parks And Protected Areas Plan 2

And we get reaction to Nova Scotia's Parks And Protected Areas Plan from Raymond Plourde, the wilderness co-ordinator with the Ecology Action Centre in Halifax to see how the new protections measure up. (runs 7:55 August 02, 2013)

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Parks And Protected Areas Plan 1

Nova Scotia has protected more than 13 per cent of its land mass... one of the largest ratios in Canada. We check in with Environment Minister Sterling Belliveau about the protection plan. (runs 8:11 August 02, 2013)

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No Midwife

Changes to the midwifery program in Nova Scotia has Cassandra Yonder concerned. We ask Ian Bower from the Department of Health and Wellness about it and the options available. (runs 9:01 August 01, 2013)

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Superintendent of Insurance

Following on the case of the Peters' family in South West Margaree, we contact Douglas Murphy, the Superintendent of Insurance for Nova Scotia, to learn more about the frustrating and often confusing world of insurance. (runs 7:47 August 01, 2013)

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Jim St. Clair - Thomas Burke

Community historian Jim St. Clair has another story from his big book of Cape Breton history. Today, on Then and Now, he traces the Burke family tree... and lands on an intriguing tale of Thomas Burke.

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Kids Play In The Park

On Thursday and Friday, Cape Breton Stage Company is staging a play, just for kids, at Wentworth Park in Sydney. It's called "The Year When Halloween Fell on Easter". We get a sneak peak from the playwright / director and some cast members. (runs 9:45

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Saudi Students

Brothers Preston and Todd Dixon of Inverness both teach in Saudi Arabia. Five of their students are trading desert sands for sandy beaches in Inverness County this summer, and they're hoping people here will open up their hearts, and homes to the visitors

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New Waterford Song

The Town of New Waterford marked its centennial this year. Gary Cummings wrote a song about his hometown, New Waterford, some time ago, but this year, he went into a studio and recorded it to mark the anniversary. (runs 6:32 July 31, 2013)

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Fire Insurance Coverage?

We'll hear from Bob Peters in South West Margaree about an unfortunate fire that struck his family's property. He believed his property was covered by insurance, but the insurance company disagrees. (runs 8:33 July 30, 2013)

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Odd Jobs - Lock Master

Lets get down to work with another edition of our "Odd Jobs" series, Associate Producer Nicole MacLennan introduces us to the Lock Master at the Canso Causeway. (runs 7:38 July 30, 2013)

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Inverness Food Co-op

We check in with the Southern Inverness Farmers Co-op which is having a bountiful growing season. Dwayne MacDonald is one of the founding members of the Co-op, he says they don't have enough people to harvest all of those tasty veggies and urges you to jo

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CBU Research - Laura Perry

In our CBU summer research series, we meet a Cape Breton University biology student who's doing some doggone interesting research... Laura Perry is studying canine ear infections. (runs 6:28 July 29, 2013)

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Experimental Garden

Reporter Ardelle Reynolds visits a garden in Middle River that's experimenting with exotic plants. Brooke Oland of Old Man Farm shows Ardelle his variety of crops. (runs 7:41 July 29, 2013)

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Roadside Shrine

St. Mary's Polish Church in Whitney Pier celebrated the blessing of a roadside shrine as part of its 100th anniversary celebrations. Reporter George Mortimer spoke to Tom Urbaniak, Parish Council Chairman at St. Mary's, about why the shrine was designed a

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Fishery Safety

We find out what the Fishing Safety Association of Nova Scotia and the Workers Compensation Board are doing to try to raise awareness in the industry and change attitudes about safety on the water. (runs 10:14 July 29, 2013)

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CBU Science Camp

We catch up with some youth sleuths attending a Science Camp at Cape Breton University. Reporter Ardelle Reynolds investigates as they solve a mystery, scientifically. (runs 6:50 July 26, 2013)

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Grant-in-Aid Program

Cape Breton University is offering a new grant in memory of historian and author Bob Morgan for the study of history and culture in Cape Breton. The grant-in-aid is open to those looking to publish a Cape Breton related work. Catherine Arseneau is the man

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Biomass Regulations

We learn about proposed new regulations for the use of biomass in Nova Scotia. The Minister of Natural Resources is Charlie Parker, he explains why the Province wants your feedback on this burning issue. (runs 7:19 July 26, 2013)

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A Campus Garden

A new initiative is sprouting up at Cape Breton University. Terry Gibbs is a political science professor and an organizer of the CBU Community Garden Project. She tells us of the growing interest in the endeavour. (runs 6:35 July 25, 2013)

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Sydney Traffic Tie-ups

Some major road construction is underway around Sydney. Traffic along Highway 125 will experience delays and detours as the twinning project continues. Also, the Sydney River bridge is now closed to traffic while a new bridge is constructed over the next

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Boating Safety 101

We ask a representative of the Red Cross what you should do if you're on the water during a storm. Wayne Young is the Director of First Aid, Swimming and Water Safety for the Atlantic region of the Canadian Red Cross. (runs 7:46 July 25, 2013)

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Jim St. Clair - Royal Names In CB

In honour of Britain's new Prince, the King of Community history, Jim St. Clair explores royal place names in Cape Breton on his weekly column - "Then and Now". (runs 6:56 July 24, 2013)

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Ethnobotany Sweetgrass

Reporter Ardelle Reynolds takes us into the field with the ethnobotany class from CBU. Tuma Young, a professor in the Department of Aboriginal Studies at the Unama'ki College of Cape Breton University, gives his students a lesson in harvesting sweetgrass.

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Korean Veteran

Remembering the "forgotten war". We meet a Glace Bay man who's returning to Korea sixty years after he served in the conflict there. Joseph Wilson tells us why he's going and what his expectations are. (runs 6:11 July 24, 2013)

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Jim St. Clair and Maurice Fowler

Our community historian Jim St. Clair sits down with an Australian visitor, Maurice Fowler. Maurice was drawn to Cape Breton after hearing the story of his ancestor Colin Nicoll Campbell on an edition of Jim's weekly column, Then and Now.

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Motorcycle Tourism 2

Divvying up the dollars. How does the province decide which festivals and tourism events to fund? We ask Patrick Sullivan, the CEO of the Nova Scotia Tourism Agency, about the process. (runs 7:15 July 23, 2013)

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Maritime Link Conditional Approval

Hear two opinions on the Maritime Link Project, a proponent and a critic weigh in on the UARB decision. We speak with the consumer advocate John Merrick, and the President of CBU, David Wheeler, who made a submission to the UARB. (runs 11:13 July 23, 2

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Odd Jobs - Textile Curator

A tinker, a tailor... a costume curator on our Odd Jobs column. Meet Elizabeth Tate, the curator of textiles at the Fortress of Louisbourg, who makes sure the animators are dressed authentically. (runs 7:42 July 23, 2013)

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CBU Research - Megan MacDonald

Meet a Cape Breton University grad who did an eclectic bit of research for her honours thesis in political science. Holding out for a hero... on our summer research column. (runs 6:50 July 22, 2013)

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Revving Up The Revenue

We look at the economic spin-offs of two major bike fests in Nova Scotia. In Cape Breton, we have "Thunder In The Highlands" and in Digby, its the "Wharf Rat Rally". We speak with Leah Boyd, organizer of Sydney's Bikefest, and Glenn Dunn from Digby. (run

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Residential School Nutrition

Lottie Johnson is an Elder from the Eskasoni First Nation and a Cape Breton survivor of the residential school. Daniel Paul is a Mi'kmaq Elder and historian in Halifax, they comment on the recent revelations about nutritional experiments that were done on

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Whole Tree Harvesting

We find out what a provincial ban on harvesting whole trees means. Matt Miller is the forestry co-ordinator with the Ecology Action Centre. (runs 6:45 July 19, 2013)

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Playing Hookey

Its hands on history at the Fortress of Louisbourg for some kids who get up close and personal with the 18th century. Reporter Ardelle Reynolds steps back in time to check out a new children's program at the Fortress. (runs 7:59 July 19, 2013)

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Counting Coyotes

We get an update on the coyote research project underway at the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Derek Quann is a resource conservation manager wih Parks Canada. (runs 4:25 July 19, 2013)

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Petroglyph Artist

We meet Cape Breton's newest rock star. He's a petroglyph artist from New York who tells us about his work and his exhibit on display in Cape North. (runs 6:03 July 18, 2013)

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Liberal Leader Stephen McNeil

Provincial politicians are crisscrossing Nova Scotia in advance of the dropping of the writ. Liberal Leader Stephen McNeil is in Sydney on the Summer pre-election circuit and prepping for a campaign, and he dropped by our studio. (runs 8:18 July 18, 20

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FireFit Competition

We meet some Sydney firefighters who are about to embark on a grueling competition. Reporter Norma Jean MacPhee met up with Scott MacKenzie, Aubrey MacSween and Steven MacKenzie to talk about the FireFit challenge in Bridgewater. (runs 6:52 July 18, 20

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Donkin Approval Update

Now that the Donkin Mine project has received federal environmental approval. Community Liaison Committee chair Hugh Kennedy spoke to Reporter George Mortimer about the good news. (runs 4:07 July 18, 2013)

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Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre

We hear about efforts to get a new community centre on the waterfront in Whycocomagh up and running. Burton MacIntyre is a member of the Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre Association and gives Reporter Holly Conners a tour of the renovated building. (runs 5:

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Jim St. Clair - French Village

Our community historian Jim St. Clair combs the 1818 census to find the history of the Jessomes, and other residents of French Village, on "Then and Now". (runs 6:15 July 17, 2013)

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Kidston Island Ferry And Tour

The Kidston Island Ferry in Baddeck is operating this summer with some changes. Reporter Holly Conners hops aboard the ferry to learn more and also, takes a tour of the Island. (runs 9:07 July 17, 2013)

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Cape Breton Rail Line Safety

The rail disaster in Lac Megantic, Quebec is focusing attention on the safety of transporting dangerous goods by train. Reporter Jennifer Henderson checks out the safety of the Cape Breton and Central NS rail line. (runs 9:41 July 17, 2013)

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Canoe Builders

As part of an interesting school project, some grade 7 and 8 students at Whycocomagh Education Centre built a 17-foot wooden canoe. Reporter Holly Conners has the story. (runs 6:31 July 16, 2013)

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Inverness County Cares

Ted and Hermina van Zutphen share their experience after visiting the school in Kenya supported by donations from Inverness County Cares, a faith based volunteer group. (runs 6:56 July 16, 2013)

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Artist in Residence

Meet Shaun Fraser, a glass caster from Inverness, Scotland. He is in Sydney as part of the Artist in Residence program at the Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design. (runs 4:39 July 16, 2013)

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Odd Jobs - Ramp Supervisor

If you think parking your car is a challenge try parking a multi-million dollar airplane. We meet the Ramp Supervisor at the JA Douglas McCurdy Airport in Sydney on our Odd Jobs series. (runs 7:53 July 16, 2013)

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CBU Research - Nicole Landry

Going with the flow... meet Nicole Landry, a chemical engineering student at CBU, who's part of a research study to figure out how to get oil out of the ground in Alberta, more easily. (runs 5:47 July 15, 2013)

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Dog Whisperer Update

John Clarke is a volunteer at the Cape Breton SPCA who works with dogs that are difficult to adopt. He is Cape Breton's version of the dog whisperer. Reporter Joan Weeks has an update on his progress with two dogs... Buzz and Armani. (runs 6:53 July 15

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Interior Design, 18th Century Style

Reporter Holly Conners gets a preview of a new furnishings exhibit at the Fortress of Louisbourg with the Manager of Cultural Resources David Ebert and Ruby Fougere, a curator at the Fortress. (runs 9:37 July 15, 2013)

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Peyton Carmichael

Meet a young Cape Bretoner who's preparing to spend the next two school years at the prestigious Pearson College in British Columbia. Peyton Carmichael of Margaree Valley won a prestigious scholarship to the international school. (runs 6:27 July 12, 20

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Museum Closed

The Orangedale whistle may always blow, but the Orangedale Railway Museum has a less certain future. The museum isn't opening this summer, and we find out why from the acting treasurer for the museum society, Dave Gunn. (runs 6:22 July 12, 2013)

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Kevin Lynch

Former Clerk of the Privy Council and Cape Bretoner, Kevin Lynch, shares his thoughts on how businesses in this region, and here at home, can be more innovative. He warns against maintaining the status quo. (runs 12:35 July 12, 2013)

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The Cape Mabou Trails System

Nadine Hunt, president of the Cape Mabou Trail Club, gives us an update on the local trail system. The trails have been slowly reopening and their effort has been ongoing. (runs 6:18 July 12, 2013)

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Overpass Or Not

The CBRM hopes the province will put the wheels in motion for an overpass for cyclists and pedestrians when it builds the new roundabout at the Hwy. 125 - Grand Lake Road intersection. We ask Maurice Smith, the NS Minister of Transportation, whats planned

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Leonardo Part 5 - 0712

In the 5th and final part of our series on Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper... we trace the travails and indignities visited upon the world's most famous painting in the 5 centuries since it was completed. (runs 11:25 July 12, 2013)

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Truro Raceway Closing

Redmond Doucette is manager of the Inverness Raceway, he reflects on the closure of the Truro track, the state of harness racing in the region, and what the closure means for harness racing here on Cape Breton Island. (runs 4:42 July 11, 2013)

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Information Morning Issue Panel 0711

Today, the latest Information Morning Issue Panel includes first-timer Alicia Lake, an MBA student in community economic development at CBU, president and founder of the Baddeck Market and she does independent consulting on housing, sustainable tourism an

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Justice Delayed

We ask Martin Herschorn, the director of public prosecutions for Nova Scotia, what lessons have been learned from the Ernest Fenwick MacIntosh case, and where fault was found and what's being done about it. (runs 12:17 July 11, 2013)

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Leonardo Part 4 - 0711

In Part 4, we delve further into the meaning behind the gestures and the figures in Leonardo da Vinci's - The Last Supper. Ross King is the author of Leonardo and The Last Supper. (runs 10:59 July 11, 2013)

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Jim St. Clair - Myles Doyle's Waterfall

For this week's history column, community historian Jim St. Clair takes us to an almost secret waterfall in Melford - Myles Doyle's Waterfall - on "Then and Now". (runs 5:14 July 10, 2013)

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Premier Darrell Dexter 0710

Nova Scotia Premier Darrell Dexter joins us in studio, and we ask him about the recent legislation introduced by his government - the removal of paramedics' ability to strike. (runs 9:59 July 10, 2013)

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Leonardo Part 3 - 0710

We speak with Ross King, author of Leonardo and The Last Supper - the story behind the making of The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci. We've talked about Leonardo himself, and about his preparations for the painting. In Part 3, we talk about the painting

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CBRM Council 0710

The CBRM has broken with convention this year, and is skipping the traditional summer break. Also, they're taking the show on the road. At a recent meeting at the old Glace Bay Town Hall, Mayor Cecil Clarke spoke to Reporter Hal Higgins. (runs 4:11 Jul

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Port Hastings Signage

Giving billboards the boot... Inverness County Council has passed a by-law in hopes to finally clear its roadsides of billboards and off-site business signs around Port Hastings. We contact Deputy Warden of Inverness County, Dwayne MacDonald, to learn mor

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Leonardo and the Last Supper (Part 2)

We have Part 2 in our series of interviews on the making of one of the most famous paintings of all time. Runs 10:03

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Nominated by acclamation

Eskasoni Band Councillor John Frank Toney is taking a run at provincial politics. Runs 6:01

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Stirring the Odd Jobs pot

We meet an in store chef who thinks her job is delicious! Runs 8:56

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Leonardo Part 1 - 0708

We launch a 5-part feature interview on the story behind one of the most famous paintings of all time. Author Ross King tells us about his new book, Leonardo and the Last Supper. (runs 13:43 July 08, 2013)

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CBU Research - Amy MacDonald

On our CBU research column, meet Amy MacDonald, a student who studied bringing history to life at the Fortress of Louisbourg through the eyes of women who work there. The research for her undergraduate thesis won her a Master's scholarship. (runs 7:40

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The Lego Robotics Camps

We meet some children in Cape Breton who are getting some high tech training... and having a lot of fun doing it. Reporter Ardelle Reynolds visited a Lego Robotics Camp in Whitney Pier. (runs 7:50 July 08, 2013)

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Ingonish Drowning

Reporter George Mortimer spoke to the RCMP and a local buyer at the Ingonish wharf about the tragic boating accident that occurred at Ingonish Harbour this weekend. (runs 5:03 July 08, 2013)

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Heartland Heroes

We meet a family from Mabou who's been given new bikes and a new outlook on healthy living to change their lifestyle as part of the "Heartland Heroes" program. (runs 8:10 July 05, 2013)

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International Co-op Day

The Co-op movement has been part of the history and culture of Cape Breton since the days of Moses Coady and Fr. Jimmy Tompkins. For a rundown of the movement today, we speak with Mark Sparrow, Business Development Officer for the Eastern Region, NS Co-op

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Strawberry Season

A berry good crop on the Island. Despite virus issues on the Mainland, Cape Breton berries are in good shape for the new season. Reporter Ardelle Reynolds looks into the strawberry season in Cape Breton. (runs 5:27 July 05, 2013)

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Women's Institute 100th Anniversary

The Women's Institute of Nova Scotia is celebrating 100 years. Jean MacQueen is a long standing member of the organization and tells us about the group and the Cape Breton festivities they have planned. (runs 6:23 July 05, 2013)

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Aboriginal Youth Justice

Bringing Culture Inside is a new program hoping to reconnect Aboriginal young offenders with their Mi'kmaq culture and community. The province has partnered with the Mi'kmaq Legal Support Network, Paula Marshall is Executive Director of the network. Ross

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Weather Discussion

Whither the weather... coverage... Parker Donham and the Managing Director for CBC in the Maritimes, Andrew Cochran, discuss how we, the CBC, cover the weather. (runs 17:49 February 28, 2013)

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NS Anti-Bullying Strategy

Yesterday, children across Nova Scotia wore pink to take a stand against bullying. Today, we contact Nova Scotia's Minister of Education Ramona Jennex to learn more about the government's strategy to curb bullying in the province. (runs 8:49 February 2

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Jim St. Clair - Cape Mabou Plane Crash

Disaster in the snow, 70 years ago. Our community historian Jim St. Clair has been reviewing the tragic event of a war-time plane crash near Cape Mabou on "Then and Now". (runs 8:37 February 27, 2013)

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Species At Risk

The Unama'ki Institute of Natural Resources offers to train people who make a living on the water on how to identify, handle, and release species at risk that are caught by mistake. Shelley Denny is a biologist and research coordinator with UINR, and Jarr

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Lobster Season To Open Early

We talk with Lloyd MacInnis, a fisherman in Breton Cove, who's not happy about early opening of the lobster fishery on the eastern side of our Island. This year, fishing in Area 27, from Cape North to Forchu, will begin on May 4th. (runs 6:50 February

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Sailing The Northwest Passage

Its the story of a modern-day epic adventure, meet Scott Bishop, a guy from New Glasgow who's a regular visitor to Cape Breton... he tells us about spending a big part of last year sailing through the Northwest Passage. (runs 13:02 February 27, 2013)

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Anything Goes - CBU Production

We get a preview of the musical being staged at the Boardmore Theatre, its Cole Porter's "Anything Goes". Bruce Cathcart is the Director, Carol Ann MacDougall and Todd Pettigrew are two of the performers. (runs 8:33 February 26, 2013)

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Inverness County Cares In Kenya

The group "Inverness County Cares" reaches out to refugees and finds itself lending a helping hand in Africa. We'll hear about their uplifting work from Michael Ojolek, a member of the group, and Brother Kennedy Oronjo, founder of the St. Charles Lwanga C

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Global Trends In Education

Alex Usher is President of Higher Education Strategy Associates and Editor-in-Chief of Global Higher Education Strategy Monitor, he is presenting a public lecture at Cape Breton University on global trends in higher education. (runs 8:02 February 25,

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High School Football Returns

This Fall, Sydney Academy will be fielding a football team for the first time in more than 25 years. Joel LeBlanc is the Athletic Director at Sydney Academy, and Lorne Burke is the coach with the Cape Breton Panthers and he'll coach the Sydney Academy tea

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An Unhealthy Situation

Giving new meaning to the term "ambulance chaser". Alberta is enticing many of our paramedics to move West. We contact David Phillips, a Cape Breton paramedic, to find out why he, and so many of his Nova Scotia colleagues may be lured westward. (runs 8:0

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Oscars And Trivia

May I have the envelope, please. Movie goers the world over will be watching the 85th Academy Awards, The Oscars 2013. One of our favourite film afficiandos, Ruby Ramji, joins us to review the films that have been nominated for this year's Oscars. Plus, y

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John Harker

Bidding adieu... to CBU. John Harker gets set to step-down as President of Cape Breton University. Before he leaves, we have a feature interview with him about his time at CBU, and the changes that have taken place in the past 10 years. (runs 16:57 Feb

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Port Summit In Sydney

We hear from Federal Labour Minister Lisa Raitt who spoke last night at the Port Summit in Sydney. And we learn what the Port of Sydney can learn from the Port of Hamilton, Bruce Wood is President and CEO. (runs 11:37 February 22, 2013)

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Cuff - Eagles "Off The Record"

The Cape Breton Screaming Eagles go off the record. Team management held a rare question and answer session with fans. Our sports guy Charlie Cuff was there and tells us what transpired. (runs 5:55 February 21, 2013)

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New Company In Town

Meet the interesting tech whiz behind a new electronics business in Coxheath, and learn about one of her latest inventions. Reporter Holly Conners spoke to the electronics / software designer -- and Paralympic athlete -- Stephanie Timmer, about her compan

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Fracking Future

Fracking has its fair share of opponents. But the Strait Area Chamber of Commerce is urging Inverness County to reconsider the by-law banning the practice of hydraulic fracturing. To find out why, we contact Damian MacInnis, Executive Director of the Cham

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Port Summit Planned

CBRM Mayor Cecil Clarke gets set for a summit to talk about the future of the Port of Sydney. The Mayor tells us what he has mapped out for the 2 day event. (runs 10:57 February 20, 2013)

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Cursive Writing - A Write Off

Did you know schools in Nova Scotia no longer have time for cursive writing, and some people are worried about the consequences. Concerned parents are forced to hire tutors to teach it to their children. Reporter Margot Brunelle has the story. (runs 10:0

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Physical Literacy Workshop

All children should be literate. But what about being "physically literate". We take a serious look at playing around as we talk about the importance of "physical literacy" for children. (runs 6:07 February 19, 2013)

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Michique Handbags Update

Success is in the bag for Michelle Newcombe and Monique Delisle, the sisters behind Michique Handbags. Reporter Holly Conners visited their small Sydney workshop and discovered their high-end purses will soon be shipping across Canada. (runs 4:32 Febru

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Inverness County Food Security

Dwayne MacDonald is Councillor for District 6 in Inverness County and he's also the Deputy Warden. He tells us why the Municipality is establishing a new Food Security Committee, their goal is to ensure safe, secure, locally produced food. (runs 4:58 F

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Damage - Textile Art Exhibit

We visit what must be one of the more provocative exhibits to be displayed at the Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design. We inspect "Damage" - textile art by Mary MacIntosh who is the first NSCAD artist-in-residence at the Centre. (runs 6:24 February

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Ski Cape Smokey Open

Over the weekend, many people took to the slopes of Smokey for the first time this season. We speak to Larry Dauphinee, the Chair of Smokey Community Centre, thats the organization that runs the ski hill in Ingonish. (runs 2:41 February 18, 2013)

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Cataract Surgery

According to eye specialists, people who get cataract surgery in Nova Scotia may not get the best quality lenses unless they can afford to pay for an upgrade to the soft lens. Reporter Bob Murphy has been investigating this. (runs 6:56 February 15, 201

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School Board Funding

The NDP government gives School Boards in Nova Scotia some good news, saying they'll be getting more money next fiscal year. The Minister of Education, Ramona Jennex, tells us about the increased funding. (runs 9:51 February 15, 2013)

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Judge And Fury

A Justice of the Nova Scotia Supreme Court gets irate over the number of Nova Scotians failing to show up for jury duty, and now, he wants answers from the truants who must explain themselves in court. Reporter Blair Rhodes presents that story. (runs 7:4

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Basketball For All

Basketball Cape Breton has hired its first-ever Executive Director in an attempt to get more Cape Bretoners playing. We meet and go one-on-one with Kenneth MacQueen. (runs 8:46 February 14, 2013)

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Zombie Love

Two Cape Breton actors stumble in to tell us about a new play being mounted by the Cape Breton Stage Company, its just in time for Valentine's Day. Erin and James Thompson also act out a scene from Scott Sharplin's ZomRomCom. (runs 7:03 February 14, 20

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Jim St. Clair - Bell Love Story

In honour of Valentine's Day, community historian Jim St. Clair has a love story for the ages, he recalls the love between Mabel and Alexander Graham Bell in Baddeck on "Then and Now". (runs 5:56 February 13, 2013)

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Race The Cape

It may be months away, but it'll be sailing our way before you know it. Jennifer Rowe and Jamie MacMullin are the co-founders of Race The Cape, a four leg sailboat race on the Bras d'Or from July 17-22, 2013. (runs 9:34 February 13, 2013)

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Community Sector Council

The Province of Nova Scotia has created a new Community Sector Council to offer help to volunteer and non-profit organizations. But is it the best way to help them? We hear from one critic, Susan Plath, she is the Executive Director of Town House in Glac

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Wagmatcook Housing Concern

Reporter Joan Weeks spoke to Annie Oleson, an 84-year-old woman in Wagmatcook, about her concerns of living in a mobile home while in a wheelchair. Band Manager for Wagmatcook First Nation Brian Arbuthnot told Joan everyone is concerned but when it comes

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Inverness County Council Report 0212

Rankin MacDonald is the editor of the Inverness Oran, and our Inverness County Council correspondent. He brings us all the news from the latest meeting of council in Inverness County. (runs 7:28 February 12, 2013)

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Victoria County Council Report 0212

For the latest from Victoria County Council, we contact our municipal affairs correspondent Jim Morrow of Middle River. He is also the publisher of the Victoria Standard. (runs 5:34 February 12, 2013)

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Dominion Beach Berm

Starting this week, a berm to protect Dominion Beach from storm surges will be constructed by a New Brunswick firm. Reporter George Mortimer spoke with Regional Councillor Darren Bruckschwaiger about the project. (runs 5:29 February 11, 2013)

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A Narrative Of Race

Dr. Graham Reynolds holds the Viola Desmond Chair in Social Justice at Cape Breton University, he will give an interesting public lecture this morning on campus. But, he gives you a preview first into "A Narrative of Race in Canadian History". (runs 5:56

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Heart Healthy Kids

When it comes to getting kids active and sticking to an exercise regime, a study from the Maritime Heart Centre shows a little peer pressure goes a long way. Dr. Camille Hancock Friesen, a pediatric heart surgeon in Halifax, explains her most recent study

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Celebrating The Chinese New Year

With the Chinese New Year beginning this weekend, we meet 2 students at Cape Breton University getting ready to celebrate the Year of the Snake. Kun Liu and Minqi Zhao are studying in the Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management program. (runs 6:15

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Light Up A Life Recognized

Sydney-Victoria Member of Parliament Mark Eyking rose in the House of Commons to recognize your generosity and CBC Cape Breton's "Light Up A Life" campaign in aid of Feed Nova Scotia. (runs 1:28 February 08, 2013)

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Helping The Helpers

Recently, we heard the provincial government has set up the first Community Sector Council in Nova Scotia. To find out exactly how it will work, we contact the Chair of the new Council, Arlene MacDonald. Currently, she is the Executive Director of the Pic

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Sea Of Optimism

The Irving shipbuilding contract promises countless jobs in our region. Alex Paul of the Unama'ki Economic Benefits Office explains how the aboriginal community could benefit, thanks to new federal funds. (runs 5:24 February 07, 2013)

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Slick Moves

It's happened before, oil unleashed off our coast, so what if it happens again? Turns out we're not as ready as we could be for an oil spill off our shores. Nova Scotia Minister of Energy Charlie Parker tells us how the province plans to change that. (r

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Talbot House Recovered

One of the biggest proponents of Talbot House is Board Chair Dr. John Gainer, he reflects on the fact the addictions recovery centre in Frenchvale will soon re-open its doors, after a year of uncertainty. (runs 12:29 February 07, 2013)

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By-law Officer Wanted

The Town of Port Hawkesbury does not have a by-law officer, enforcement now falls on town staff. So administration has called for Expressions of Interest for someone to enforce their by-laws. Reporter Joan Weeks spoke to Meris Freimanis, the Chief Adminis

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Talbot House Approved

Nova Scotia's Health and Wellness Minister David Wilson confirms that Talbot House in Frenchvale will re-open this spring as a recovery house for men with addictions. (runs 8:58 February 06, 2013)

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CF Screening Advisory Committee

We continue our look into Cystic Fibrosis screening of newborns in Nova Scotia. This week, we learned that Nova Scotia doesn't screen for the disease. And we learned about efforts to change that. Now, we hear from Dr. Dan Hughes, Director of the CF Clinic

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Working To Help Volunteers

The volunteer sector is one of the most important pillars in our community, and now it's getting support. The Province of Nova Scotia is establishing a new entity to help volunteer groups pool resources and know-how. The Nova Scotia Minister of Labour Mar

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Cell Burst Technology

Hear about a research project backed by Louisbourg Seafoods that's working to extract valuable nutrients from seaweed, blueberry skins, and even forestry products. Danny Hansen is project manager with Louisbourg Seafoods, he tells us about a partnership w

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Mail Sorting Plan

In an effort to cut costs, Canada Post says it will now sort mail in Halifax. We ask Anick Losier, spokesperson for Canada Post in Ottawa, what that means to your service... and local jobs. (runs 5:02 February 05, 2013)

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Health Minister On CF Screening

Following our story about the desire to have newborns screened for Cystic Fibrosis, Nova Scotia Minister of Health David Wilson tells us why screening is not being done now. (runs 7:06 February 05, 2013)

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Mi-careme Centre Changes

There's new reasons to drop in and see the Mi-careme Centre in Grand Etang. Paul Gallant is the acting Executive Director of Le Centre de la Mi-careme, he explains how it's planning to offer you new interactive programs and exhibits. (runs 5:44 Februar

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CBU Research - Bettina Callary

A love of downhill skiing helped Bettina Callary reach the very pinnacle of coaching. The former elite ski coach is now a CBU Professor, she is teaching Sport and Human Kinetics in the Community Studies Department. (runs 6:58 February 04, 2013)

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Cystic Fibrosis Petition

The CF Foundation has started an online petition to push for newborn screening of the fatal genetic disease, Cystic Fibrosis. Bob Fortier is the President of the CB Chapter of Cystic Fibrosis Canada, and Shauna Moore, has a nephew with CF, they explain wh

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Paper Mill / Mi'kmaq Agreement

The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq Chiefs and Port Hawkesbury Paper have signed an agreement to co-operate on economic and environmental issues at the plant and in the forests. Marc Dube is Development Manager for PH Paper, and Chief Terry Paul of Member

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Bras d'Or Biosphere Update

The volunteer group - the Bras d'Or Biosphere Reserve Association continues to promote the Bras d'Or Lakes at home and away. To learn more of their work, we've contacted Teresa MacNeil, the past chair of the association, for an update. (runs 7:42 Febru

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Kijiji Puppies

Sniffing out bad ads for dogs and puppies online. We meet a Nova Scotia man who spends hours every week policing the popular online classified site - Kijiji - for ads that sound too good to be true. Reporter Phlis McGregor has the story. (runs 9:30 Jan

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Re-defining Rural

In the wake of our debate over the cost of rural life in Nova Scotia, we heard from listeners and we hear about a conference being planned for the fall that will tackle the same topic. One of the organizers is Paul MacNeill, publisher of The Eastern Graph

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Jim St. Clair - D.Y. Stewart

Another vibrant walk through the ages on "Then and Now with Jim St. Clair". This time to St. Peter's circa 1911 and a look at the life story of D.Y. Stewart. (runs 8:36 January 30, 2013)

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New Job, Old Passion

A chat with John Hugh Edwards, the new Executive Director of Share, Support and Recovery, an organization dedicated to finding housing and employment for people with health and social challenges. (runs 6:47 January 30, 2013)

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Urban vs. Rural

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

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New SPCA Manager

Meet Jeff Dursi, the new manager of the Cape Breton SPCA in Sydney. Reporter George Mortimer spoke to him about his new job and his goals for the animal shelter. (runs 5:02 January 30, 2013)

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Baddeck Daycare

Victoria County councillor for District 2, Athol Grant, explains why daycare in Baddeck should be established, and what is being done to open a centre. (runs 7:07 January 29, 2013)

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Safer Communities North of Smokey

Residents North of Smokey will soon have a new crime prevention plan prepared by the North of Smokey Safer Communities Committee. Reporter Holly Conners looked into details of the proposal. (runs 7:07 January 29, 2013)

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Royal Cape Breton Yacht Club

Reporter Wendy Martin has an overview of the controversy surrounding the Royal Cape Breton Yacht Club, the Ben Eoin Marina and Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation's involvement. (runs 9:48 January 28, 2013)

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Strike @ St. F.X.

The news circulating on the St. Francis Xavier University campus is that a strike by faculty has begun. We ask Laura O'Brien, a 3rd year student and Nick Head Petersen, the students union president, about the strike and its effect on students. (runs 7:23

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