CBC Radio's Information Morning Cape Breton helps listeners better understand and explore the challenges in our island's future, remember their past and celebrate their neighbours' accomplishments.
A Cape Breton-born tech expert says the PowerSchool breach should raise questions about who we trust with our personal information.
Cape Breton legal aid lawyer Alison Aho gets the patented Information Morning Popcorn Interview treatment.
We launch our series of one-on-one interviews with the candidates - starting with Jaime Battiste.
Paws Mart has officially been around for 20 years and it's celebrating that milestone this weekend.
CBC Nova Scotia Legislature Reporter Jean Laroche retired Monday after almost 40 years.
We have Tom Urbaniak on the Liberal-on-Liberal standoff in Cape Breton, where both incumbent MPs want to run in the same riding.
Our Municipal Affairs Correspondent Tom Ayers will tell us about CBRM's top staff position, significant funding for CBU and heavy garbage.
The province has been trying to change the way Freedom of Information works in this province. The outgoing privacy commissioner, Tricia Ralph chats about that, and the challenges facing her successor.
We find out about a project that's tracking ducks, including some in Cape Breton, by fitting them with satellite transmitters
A Cape Breton event that raises funds and awareness around ovarian cancer will now help fund innovative cancer research in Halifax at one of the leading labs in the country.
The Ingonish Legion was packed yesterday for a public meeting over a new sewage system. We hear about concerns over the cost and the possible impact on the fishing industry.
Highway 125 between Sydney and North Sydney is known for its ruts. Minister Fred Tilley says a certain stretch will now be addressed.
This Friday, Gals and Guys in Sydney River is closing. Erin Pottie spoke with owner, Bernice Layton and one of her daughters, a stylist of more than 40 years, Sandra Layton. Erin also touched base with customer Renee Ryan of Marion Bridge.
Handi-Trans passengers are having to wait longer due to calls for medical appointments.
Spending is up, but the tax rates are not. Municipal Affairs Correspondent Tom Ayers will help us follow the money.
Councilors in rural districts say that the capital budget does not include enough money for paving rural roads.
There were 50% more doctors recruited to the Eastern Zone last year than in the previous year. We put that in some context and find out what worked to bring them here.
Ronald Labelle is a former Associate Professor of French and Acadian Studies at CBU.
What will tariffs mean for local business Protocase and why the owner thinks retaliatory tariffs is not the right path forward.
A discussion about the way American tariffs will impact the local fisheries as well as the movement of other Canadian goods across the border.
The Deputy Chief Medical officer of Health on the official guidance when it comes to the measles in Nova Scotia.
Municipal Affairs Correspondent Tom Ayers brings the latest from council.
It's hard to imagine Neil's Harbour without its historic lighthouse. We check in on community efforts to raise 600, 000 dollars to make sure it's there for the long haul.
On the first Monday of each month, we host "The Bird Hour Phone-In" with Dave McCorquodale.
CBCs Adam Cooke talks to local business owners about the Clearwater lobster plant shutdown in Isle Madame.
People with disabilities in Nova Scotia are going to have a new option for choosing where they want to live.
Memory kits contain items to help spark memories and stimulate conversation. You can get them at the Cape Breton Regional Library.
We hear from a young sports reporter as well as a long time referee at this year's Coal Bowl in New Waterford.
We speak with the people in charge of a project to map out and organize infrastructure data for Inverness county to help make more efficient and effective decisions about maintenance and spending on things like sewer and water.
In our column on Acadian culture, Ronald LaBelle tells us about tragic Acadian songs of the sea.
Reporter Tom Ayers brings the latest from yesterday's Committee of the Whole meeting. We hear about the waterfront development in Sydney, an old RCMP station in Reserve Mines, and how Trump can impact the CBRM's budget.
We speak with one of the organizers of a new festival in Sydney to encourage people to get out and about in Winter.
We speak with cardiologist Dr. Paul MacDonald about a heart health screening clinic that's coming up this weekend in Sydney.
Two large Nova Scotia exporters were preparing for the worst yesterday in anticipation of U.S. tariffs. We hear from the seafood industry and Port Hawkesbury Paper.
We speak with a health outcomes scientist for the Eastern Zone about the difference the community lung clinic is making at the Cape Breton Cancer Centre.
A Membertou resident is calling on the band council to take harsh measures against dealers to combat what many are calling a drug crisis in the community.
Murray Gallant was well known for his cheeky and colourful woodcarvings. He passed away in May and now a new exhibit at Eltuek is honouring his life and works.
Inverness county is planning to consolidate and expand meals on wheels services in the municipality as part of a wider food security program.
Today is the one year anniversary of the start of the big storm of 2024. We look back at some of the moments from that week.
On the first Monday of each month, we host "The Bird Hour Phone-In." This month Dave McCorquodale is flying solo.
We talk with the President of one of the snowmobile clubs in Cape Breton who says he's seeing a steady stream of snowmobilers from the mainland and PEI, New Brunswick and Newfoundland as well.
An American analyst says it's likely the Donkin mine will restart eventually, if the price of coal goes back up. We get a perspective on the industry and hear from a miner who cannot wait to get back to work.