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    PowerSchool breach

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 8:08


    A Cape Breton-born tech expert says the PowerSchool breach should raise questions about who we trust with our personal information.

    POPCORN INTERVIEW: Alison Aho

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 3:26


    Cape Breton legal aid lawyer Alison Aho gets the patented Information Morning Popcorn Interview treatment.

    Candidate interview: Jaime Battiste

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 12:34


    We launch our series of one-on-one interviews with the candidates - starting with Jaime Battiste.

    PawsMart celebrates 20 years

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 8:21


    Paws Mart has officially been around for 20 years and it's celebrating that milestone this weekend.

    POPCORN INTERVIEW: Jean Laroche

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 3:17


    CBC Nova Scotia Legislature Reporter Jean Laroche retired Monday after almost 40 years. 

    Tom Urbaniak on the Liberal-on-Liberal election stand-off

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 10:59


    We have Tom Urbaniak on the Liberal-on-Liberal standoff in Cape Breton, where both incumbent MPs want to run in the same riding.

    CBRM Council report with Tom Ayers: new CAO; heavy garbage; CBU funding request

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 11:26


    Our Municipal Affairs Correspondent Tom Ayers will tell us about CBRM's top staff position, significant funding for CBU and heavy garbage.

    Outgoing privacy commissioner says Nova Scotians wait too long for too little information

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 10:05


    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. 

    Satellite ducks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 5:58


    We find out about a project that's tracking ducks, including some in Cape Breton, by fitting them with satellite transmitters

    Raising awareness and raising funds with Teal to Heal

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 9:05


    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. 

    A new sewage system for Ingonish

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 8:50


    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.

    Getting out of a rut on Highway 125

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 11:16


    Highway 125 between Sydney and North Sydney is known for its ruts. Minister Fred Tilley says a certain stretch will now be addressed.

    Hair today, gone tomorrow - Gals and Guys closes after 61 years in business

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 9:25


    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 swamped with calls for medical appointments

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 4:31


    Handi-Trans passengers are having to wait longer due to calls for medical appointments.

    CBRM budget round-up with Tom Ayers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 10:54


    Spending is up, but the tax rates are not. Municipal Affairs Correspondent Tom Ayers will help us follow the money.

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    Parsons wants more money for rural roads

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 6:16


    Councilors in rural districts say that the capital budget does not include enough money for paving rural roads.

    Doctor recruitment up in the CBRM

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 10:48


    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. 

    Acadian culture with Ronald LaBelle: Acadian songs of the sea, p II

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 11:05


    Ronald Labelle is a former Associate Professor of French and Acadian Studies at CBU. 

    "We'll survive the tariff, no problem whatsoever" - Doug Milburn, Protocase

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 8:20


    What will tariffs mean for local business Protocase and why the owner thinks retaliatory tariffs is not the right path forward.

    Cape Breton seafood company navigating first days of tariffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 7:19


    A discussion about the way American tariffs will impact the local fisheries as well as the movement of other Canadian goods across the border.

    Public health guidance on the measles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 9:16


    The Deputy Chief Medical officer of Health on the official guidance when it comes to the measles in Nova Scotia.

    CBRM council report with Tom Ayers: tariffs; offshore wind task force; equalization

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 9:19


    Municipal Affairs Correspondent Tom Ayers brings the latest from council.

    Neil's Harbour lighthouse needs $600k in repairs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 7:08


    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. 

    The Bird Hour with Dave McCorquodale

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 40:37


    On the first Monday of each month, we host "The Bird Hour Phone-In" with Dave McCorquodale.

    People on Isle Madame worried about Clearwater closure

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 4:59


    CBCs Adam Cooke talks to local business owners about the Clearwater lobster plant shutdown in Isle Madame.

    Home sharing coming to NS for people who have disabilities

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 14:05


    People with disabilities in Nova Scotia are going to have a new option for choosing where they want to live.

    "Memory kits" available at the library to connect with people who have memory loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 7:39


    Memory kits contain items to help spark memories and stimulate conversation. You can get them at the Cape Breton Regional Library.

    A visit to the Coal Bowl Classic

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 5:56


    We hear from a young sports reporter as well as a long time referee at this year's Coal Bowl in New Waterford.

    "The opportunities are endless with this technology": a revolution in infrastructure management in Inverness County

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 8:26


    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.

    Acadian Culture with Ronald LaBelle: tragic songs of the sea

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 12:43


    In our column on Acadian culture, Ronald LaBelle tells us about tragic Acadian songs of the sea.

    CBRM council update with Tom Ayers: waterfront development; old RCMP station; Trump & the budget

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 8:32


    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.

    Warm Your Bones

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 7:34


    We speak with one of the organizers of a new festival in Sydney to encourage people to get out and about in Winter.

    Put your heart in it: heart health screening at the Mayflower Mall

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 7:32


    We speak with cardiologist Dr. Paul MacDonald about a heart health screening clinic that's coming up this weekend in Sydney.

    Cape Breton exporters preparing for tariffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 11:09


    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.

    Breathing easier: lung clinic improves outcomes for Cape Breton patients

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 7:36


    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.

    Drug crisis in Membertou

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 8:33


    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.

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    "A Man Lies Here": the cheeky art of Murray Gallant

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 7:58


    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 expands Meals on Wheels

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 8:34


    Inverness county is planning to consolidate and expand meals on wheels services in the municipality as part of a wider food security program.

    "Snowmageddon," one year later

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 13:18


    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.

    Bird Hour with Dave McCorquodale

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 38:28


    On the first Monday of each month, we host "The Bird Hour Phone-In." This month Dave McCorquodale is flying solo.

    Snowmobilers from all over flocking to Cape Breton for white gold

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 10:17


    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. 

    US coal analyst thinks Donkin Mine will re-open - if coal prices rise

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 8:55


    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.

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