Mainstreet Cape Breton

Giantstock III, a festival of music, camping and wrestling created by musician Andre Pettipas of Andre Pettipas and the Giants, is set to happen in Merigomish over the Labour Day weekend. This year's event features a wrestling match between Andre and Ashley MacIsaac.

Commander Paul Morrison, of Baddeck, recalls his time aboard the HMCS Glace Bay, which will be decommissioned this fall.

Halifax filmmaker John Wimberly has created a docuseries, partially shot in Cape Breton, that aims to bring the experience of a walk in the forest to the small screen.

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is seeking Cape Breton volunteers to help record and maintain the graves of military service members who died in the two World Wars.

Fourteen-year-old Fallyn MacIntosh joins us to discuss her podcast "Pass the Puck", an exploration of women in hockey and leadership, featuring the voices of top Canadian female athletes and coaches.

Cape Breton Regional Police Chief Robert Walsh addresses the incident that led to the canceling of the second evening of the classic car showcase, and what steps might be taken to allow the annual community fundraiser to continue.

Seven of the eight candidates for the riding of Sydney-Glace Bay speaking at the all candidates forum hosted by CBC Cape Breton.You can watch the whole livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHxzkm17k0U

Seven of the eight candidates for the riding of Sydney-Glace Bay speaking at the all candidates forum hosted by CBC Cape Breton.You can watch the whole livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHxzkm17k0U

Steve Parsons represents district 7, which includes Rt. 4 from Howie Centre to Irish Cove, Gabarus, Marion Bridge, Mira Road, and Membertou.Kim Sheppard-Campbell represents district 12, which includes part of Sydney, Whitney Pier, South Bar, Victoria Mines, Lingan Road, Grand Lake Road, and New Victoria.

John MacLennan represents district 4, which includes Lake Ainslie, Whycocomagh, Waycobah, Orangedale, and River Denys.And Catherine Gillis represents disrtict 6, which includes Judique, Port Hastings, Glendale, West Bay, and Marble Mountain.

The move comes as a result of recent changes to the company's inshore lobster business. 

The milestone brings about some change for the theatre company as it moves into the Greenwood Arts Centre, its new year-round home.

Gearl Francis of Eskasoni First Nation releases a new album, including single 'Placebo Effect'.

The Mi'kmaq drumming and singing group is celebrating the re-release of their seminal album "People of the Dawn." We speak to two of the original voices on that 1995 recording, Austin Christmas and Darrell Bernard.

Eskasoni is celebrating it's 50th winter carnival this week. The tradition was started in 1974 as a fundraiser for the community's church.

Anne Basque is the new disability support service co-ordinator in Eskasoni. We discuss her new role and how she'll be connecting families to resources in that area.

Cape Breton Partnership helping people find work in Cape Breton's growing film industry

Premier Tim Houston is getting rid of the agency that has provided communications advice and marketing services to successive Nova Scotia governments for almost 30 years.

Gordon MacDonald represents district 1, which includes Sydney Mines, the Tobin Rd area of North Sydney, Florence, Little Pond, and Alder Point.Steve Gillespie represents district 4, which includes Point Edward, Westmount, part of Coxheath, Sydney River.

In late January, building plans for a new Sydney guest home were put on hold. We'll speak to Frank Howell, board chair of the MacGillivray Guest Home Foundation.

We chat with Rose Morrison, a professional musician for more than 20 years, who has been touring and teaching internationally.

Blaine MacQuarrie and Todd Barrett are councillors with the Town of Port Hawkesbury.

Sydney-Victoria MP Jaime Battiste has dropped out of the leadership race in favour of backing former Bank of Canada governor, Mark Carney.

We hear from Paul Harrington of Cape Breton Capital Group about what they're up to when it comes to financial innovation in the community.

Cst. Gary Fraser with the Cape Breton Regional Police speaks about the counterfeit $100 bills they've been finding around the CBRM today.

We continue our series looking at people and organizations with a spark and desire to do things differently.

Catherine Gillis spent 25 years working in an office environment within the insurance industry. She later found her calling as an interpreter at the Highland Village in Iona.

Claude Poirier represents district 1, which includes Cheticamp, Pleasant Bay, and Meat Cove.Blair Phillips represents district 2, which includes Grand Etang, Belle Cote, and most of the Margarees.

We take a look at the people and organizations with a spark and desire to do things differently. As part of this series, we talk with Doug Milburn, engineer and co-founder of Protocase - the Sydney-based business that helped develop a custom manufacturing process.

Tom Johnson is our guide in this showcase of Mi'kmaq language, culture and community goings-on in Eskasoni and the rest of Unama'ki.

Steve Parsons represents district 7, which includes Route 4 from Howie Centre to Irish Cove, as well as Gabarus, Marion Bridge, Mira Road and Membertou.And Steven MacNeil represents district 8, which includes part of Glace Bay, part of Reserve Mines, the French Road area, Donkin, Port Morien, Mira Gut, Albert Bridge, and Louisbourg.

We're examining the threat climate change has to local history and what's being done about it.

Social insurance numbers of over 250 staff members of the Cape Breton Regional Centre for Education have been compromised. We hear from the Minister of Cyber Security and Digital Solutions with the province.

We get an update from Candice Denny-Paul. She wrote an open letter to Chief and Council about the drug epidemic that is currently happening locally, including in Membertou.

Candice Denny-Paul talks about the letter she wrote to Chief and Council about the drug epidemic that is currently happening locally, including in Membertou. She's hoping this letter can open the door to further conversations that can help improve the community.

Ken and Peggy MacDonald respond to the latest development in the case of their missing son.

The society that runs Cape Breton's iconic Celtic Colours International Festival has reached a legal settlement with its recently fired board of directors, and a new six-person transitional board of directors has taken the reins.

Green Hills Farm owner Dave Mombourquette explains why you may be seeing fewer trees for sale in the CBRM this season.

The Highland Arts Theatre has announced its 2025 Winter-Spring Mainstage Season.

CEO of Celtic Colours International Festival, Leanne Birmingham-Beddow, responds to concerns voiced by society members.

Members of the society that runs the Celtic Colours International Festival have fired their entire board of directors, citing volunteer complaints, a deteriorating visitor experience and senior staff resignations.

Members of the society that runs the Celtic Colours International Festival have fired their entire board of directors, citing volunteer complaints, a deteriorating visitor experience and senior staff resignations.