Podcasts about membertou

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.

In the Spotify era, it's hard to grasp that any song is inaccessible. But the Sons of Membertou's iconic debut album is proof. Or it was - until the Smithsonian Institution came along. Wendy Bergfeldt brings us this decades-spanning story of revival, an award-winning documentary that first aired in 2023.

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.

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.

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 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.

We meet a Mi'kmaq nurse from Membertou and hear about the difference he's making for his L'nu patients. 

We've invited all the candidates across Cape Breton to take part in our candidates' roundtables so you can hear from them first hand. For Sydney-Membertou, we hear from Derek Mombourquette, Brian MacArthur, and Alison Aho.

The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal is holding proceedings in Membertou this week in an effort to bring the wokring of the justice system closer to the citizens of the province.  

You can touch history at Membertou right now, where the eel nets that launched the court case that culminated in the Marshall decision 25 years ago, are on display.

A pilot project is underway in Membertou to making booking ice time more equitable. Lindsay MacIntosh, project lead, explains.

The Smithsonian Institution in the states is preserving the music of the Sons of Membertou. We meet Marcia Ostashewski, professor of ethnomusicology and researcher at Cape Breton University. She helped make it happen.

The Sons of Membertou are just back from the performance of their lives. The music group performed over several days in Washington, D.C. as part of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. They left the festival with a new record deal. Graham Marshall is a co-founder of The Sons of Membertou.

The Sons of Membertou are just back from Washington DC, where they performed as part of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival.

In the age of Spotify, it's hard to believe any music is inaccessible. But the Sons of Membertou's debut album is proof. The iconic collection of Mi'kmaw music has been out of print for decades - until a branch of the Smithsonian Institution came along. Wendy Bergfeldt brings us this decades-spanning story of revival.

Each week, the CBC TV series "Still Standing", hosted by comedian Jonny Harris, features a small Canadian community that's doing its best to make things work. This week, the show visits Membertou First Nation.

Gordon MacDonald represents district 1, which includes Sydney Mines, the Tobin Rd area of North Sydney, Florence, Little Pond, and Alder Point. Eldon MacDonald represents district 5, which includes Sydney from Sydney River to the north end, Shipyard, Membertou, part of Mira Road.

Membertou is hosting a Grandmothers Gathering this week. It's an opportunity for tradition-bearers to share knowledge, culture, and a laugh or two.

This week in law, I review the appointment of retired Court of Appeal Justice Linda Oland as temporary chair of the Mass Casualty Commission implementation committee, the not-guilty verdict of former RCMP officer Kevin O'Brien on an allegation of sexual assault by a former colleague, the Crown application to have Brian Marriott declared a Dangerous Offender, the slip and fall claim by Garnet MacPherson against the Strait Regional Centre for Education, the novel property division in the case of Nadeau v. LaKing, and finally the non-quota tobacco issue in Membertou.

Gordon MacDonald represents district 1, which includes Sydney Mines, the Tobin Rd area of North Sydney, Florence, Little Pond, and Alder Point. And Eldon MacDonald represents district 5, which includes Sydney from Sydney River to the north end, Shipyard, Membertou, and part of Mira Road.

Next up in our year end series is Derek Mombourquette, the MLA for Sydney-Membertou.

Bernie Francis talks memories of Christmas' past in Membertou and a gift of music for Mi'kmaq children.

Membertou documentary maker Dawn Wells has just completed a piece for CBC's Land and Sea program about how Mi'kmaw communities are using technology and social media to help promote and preserve their language.

On this week's edition of Art 'n Soul, hear who won big at the 2022 Music Nova Scotia Awards in Membertou. Plus, our culture columnist Tara Lynn Taylor takes us behind the scenes of The Crevice and tees up the live documentary pitch event 'The Launch'.

Residents across Cape Breton are still doing post-Fiona repairs over a week after the storm. We hear from a carpenter in Membertou about how Hurricane Fiona impacted his work.

A primary care clinic has been set up in a new location in Membertou for people who do not have access to a family doctor. It's a similar model to The Northside Urgent Treatment Centre.

Membertou First Nation has signed a memorandum of understanding with EverWind Fuels, which has plans to develop a wind-powered hydrogen and ammonia production facility in Point Tupper.

We speak with the manager of the Membertou Heritage Centre about a new series coming out this summer on Reconciliation.

Hundreds of Mi'kmaw artifacts were gifted to Membertou Heritage Park from Mount Allison University. Arrowheads, stone tools, beadwork, and more.

As CBRM launches a review of its transit service, one Membertou resident questions why there's no bus route through her community.

As CBRM launches a review of its transit service, one Membertou resident questions why there's no bus route through her community.

The wrongful conviction of Donald Marshall Jr. is remembered in a new play and audio recording. We speak with the author, Lorie Jenner, and the narrator, Graham Marshall, who's from Membertou.

We meet two young Mi'kmaw artists who benefitted from a mentorship program sponsored by the Membertou Heritage Centre.

The National Aboriginal Hockey Championships are still on the go in Membertou. We hear from some players and spectators about how they're enjoying it.

Atlantic Business Magazine just named its top 50 CEOs of the year. For the first time, an Indigenous business leader is at the top of that list. He heads a corporation that encompasses a dozen businesses, and two years ago he negotiated the purchase of Clearwater seafoods. Hear from Chief Terry Paul is CEO of Membertou.

The National Aboriginal Hockey Championships are coming up next week in Membertou. We speak with Alex Christmas, who is from Membertou and will be playing with Team Atlantic. Paul Carroll is the General Manager of the Membertou Sport and Wellness Center and is Chair of the tournament.

James Edwards represents district 8, which includes part of Glace Bay, Donkin, Port Morien, Mira Gut, Albert Bridge, and Louisbourg. And Eldon MacDonald represents district 5, which includes Sydney from Sydney River to the north end, Shipyard, Membertou, and part of Mira Road.

Ness Timmons is being celebrated at the CBU awards banquet in Membertou for 25 years of coaching the women's soccer team.

Membertou is taking a shot at hosting the Wally Bernard Memorial Hockey Tournament again, two years after it had to stop mid-way because of the pandemic.

Addressing the climate crisis at a community level. Membertou First Nation is taking action by hiring a new Cumulative Effects Coordinator to focus on climate change. Membertou's Executive Director is Trevor Bernard, he explains the creation of this unique position.

Scoot Science's Grant Cavanaugh on forecasting sea conditions for aquaculture operations; Membertou First Nation's Hubert Nicholas on a project to revive the grey seal industry in Nova Scotia.

Membertou First Nation is working on a project that would involve harvesting and processing grey seals for use in the fish and animal food markets.

On this edition of Seeking Council we discuss what the CBRM is doing to address the flooding situation. Eldon MacDonald represents District 5, which includes Sydney, Sydney River to the north end, Shipyard, Membertou and part of Mira Road.

In this episode, I am joined by a group of up-and-coming women here on Cape Breton Island who are leaders in their fields and passionate advocates for the future of Cape Breton. These guests include Danielle Patterson and Danielle Johnston, co-owners of Anchored Ideas; Kathleen Yurchesyn, CEO of the Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce; and Kelsea MacNeil, Director of Marketing, Communications & Stakeholder Relations at Membertou. This round-table brings this series together – with a spirited conversation about why Cape Breton and why now. Join us in discovering the beauty and potential of this little place we all call home.

In this episode, I speak with who I believe to be one of the most incredible leaders in our country. Terry Paul is the Chief of Membertou First Nation in Cape Breton Island/ Unama'ki, a position he has held since 1984. During this time, Chief Paul has guided his community and administration into one of the most open and efficient First Nation communities in the country. Chief Paul has served on numerous boards and task forces and is one of the original founders of the National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association (NACCA), which started out as seven Aboriginal corporations and has grown to over 50 Aboriginal financial institutions across the country. He has achieved many inspiring accomplishments in his current role, including doubling the land base for the community of Membertou and increasing the employment rate within Membertou to nearly 80% in the community. To change their community, the Chief and Council started restructuring the band's administration, adopting the principles of efficiency and openness from the corporate world. Membertou became transparent with its finances and aggressively pro-business, seeking opportunities wherever they appeared. On March 7, 2019, Chief Terry Paul announced that Membertou Development Corporation was awarded the designation of one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, and this past year in 2021, the remarkable four-decade-long transformation of the community reached a new milestone with Membertou's co-ownership of the largest shellfish producer in North America, Clearwater Seafoods. Chief Paul led the $1-billion deal to buy the Halifax-based company on behalf of seven Mi'kmaq First Nations along with Premium Brands Holdings Corp., a specialty food company based in B.C. Throughout all of this growth and change, Community has always been at the heart of everything they do in Membertou. Community drives decision-making, thought, and most importantly, action. Chief Paul is a hardworking and gutsy leader. His determination, vision and bold leadership have helped create one of the most prosperous and forward-thinking First Nation communities in our Country. I know this conversation will leave all of you feeling touched, encouraged and inspired to make a difference in your own community or organization. 

In this episode, Cheryl and Kay chat with Carola Knockwood, a long time quill artist and instructor. Carola, originally from Indian Island and Elsipogtog New Brunswick, is currently living in Membertou where her art is on display. Carola shares the teachings she received from the Elder who taught her to quill, what netukulimk means, and all about spirit baskets. If you would like to submit a listener question or contact the artists, please email epekwitkquillsisters@gmail.com 

Continuing our series of candidates' roundtable discussions... We chat with the candidates looking for your vote in the riding of Sydney-Membertou. Your candidates are: Madonna Doucette for the NDP. Derek Mombourquette is the incumbent for the Liberals. And Pauline Singer is running for the Progressive Conservatives.

John MacDonald (no relation!) explains why his business in Membertou First Nation will no longer accept $10 dollar bills that feature Canada's first prime minister Sir John A. MacDonald. Paul MacDonald says there are better people to put on money. And on the phone-in: Tips on restoring old homes.

Reporter Erin Pottie asks pizza shop co-owner Paul MacDonald why his Belly Busters restaurant in Membertou is refusing 10 dollar bills with John A. MacDonald on them.

Dispensing the law... Cape Breton Regional Police and RCMP are investigating illegal cannabis dispensaries around the province, including 15 in Membertou alone. Reporter Tom Ayers spoke to CBRPS Sgt. Barry Gordon and RCMP Corp. Lisa Croteau about the cannabis crackdown.

Sixty years ago someone took a microphone into the church in Membertou and recorded the community's chief, Ben Christmas, talking and singing in Mi'kmaw. Linguist Bernie Francis helps us understand what we're hearing as we mark National Indigenous Peoples Day. There's more Chief Christmas on the Membertou Heritage Park website -- bit.ly/2SgfXas

Students in Eskasoni and Membertou may have drifted off last night, with dreams of being an astronaut... or maybe pursuing a career in science. Yesterday, they were treated to a special, private presentation from Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen. He is one of Canada's four current astronauts.

APTN Investigates visited a community with infrastructure and governance problems but almost 5000 kms away Membertou's chief, Terry Paul, says his community's success is about having transparent policies and sticking with them. Also, a look at a Ktunaxa man who has started an organization to help band members who can't find accountability.

After 2000 downloads of the podcast, our 20th episode takes us to the thriving community of Membertou First Nation in Nova Scotia! Richard interviews Trevor Bernard, a lawyer, and Executive Director who has watched his community's transformation over the last 30 years. This community was the first in Nova Scotia to pass a land code and did so with a large amount of community engagement and a vision for prioritizing self-government initiatives and embracing a new level of jurisdiction. This approach has been a compliment to their growing business presence and strategy for making Membertou a true destination in the region. SHOW NOTES:1:19   Trevor describes Membertou's location within Sydney, Cape Breton.2:26  Membertou bought parcels of land that were once its home community before a forced re-location.3:24   As ED, he oversees most of the band's government programs and provides legal counsel and is experienced in the land code process. He oversees the lands department. Became operational in 2019. Began exploring the process in 2010 and became developmental in 2012.5:54   Why it took longer than first thought to become 'operational'.7:35   Trevor describes their unique approach to community education over the framework agreement. It all started with talks over a connector road. Membertou was developing its brand as 'a destination' with subsequent business interests who wanted to locate there. Key was to assert more jurisdiction outside the Indian Act. 10:14   Formation of a governance committee open to all members. That group took ownership and helped inform others about the framework agreement.14:45   There was some concern about banks' ability to foreclose but people were reassured that it was not part of land code.16:49   Trevor went to law school in 1991 and thought he would never return due to poverty and indebtedness. Not much was going on. Then - the transformation! More fiscal resources meant less reliance on Ottawa.20:25   Land Code lays down values and principles around land management so it is crucial to other laws, certificate of possession, zoning, etc.23:20   Additions to reserve and aggressive residential development.25:26   Now with the ability to operate at the speed of business. Eg: Hampton Inn development.28:50.  His predictions over the future now that 100th community is about to go operational. Gives shoutout to Resource Centre staff for their help and expertise. Membertou would not be there in land management without them!31:36   Richard's extra and call-to-action.LINKS:Email: trevorbernard@membertou.caTwitter: @mb2law First Nation Land Management Resource Centre: labrc.comMembertou First Nation website: https://membertou.ca/

Nikanu'skw is the Mi'kmaq word for female leader. In this episode, Sheila Isaac shares learning from her own incredible leadership journey at the forefront of countless important moments in Indigenous Canadian history. Sheila is a Mi'gmaq lawyer from Listuguj First Nation, Quebec who now resides in Membertou, Nova Scotia. She is a highly regarded subject matter expert in Indigenous history and on Indigenous women's leadership. She has contributed as a researcher and policy analyst for the Royal Commission on Aboriginal People, the Assembly of First Nations, the Native Women's Association of Canada and the Odawa Native Friendship Centre. Shela worked in her home community as the Band Manager and as the Director of Human Resources. She also worked with a team of Mi'kmaq lawyers on the Supreme Court of Canada Marshall Decision. Sheila also grades Indigenous proposals for the federal government and sits on the Indigenous Women's Circle to feed into policy initiatives affecting Canadian women. Sheila will lead the session, Nikanu'skw: My Journey, as part of our Leading from the Inside Out series. You can learn more and register for the series here.

Gordon MacDonald represents district 1, which includes Sydney Mines, the Tobin Rd area of North Sydney, Florence, Little Pond, and Alder Point. Eldon MacDonald represent district 5, which includes Sydney from Sydney River to the north end, Shipyard, Membertou, and part of Mira Road.

The Female Indigenous Hockey program at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre introduces younger players to the sport. Krista Hodder is the Mi’kmaq physical leadership coordinator in Membertou, the community organization that delivers the Indigenous girls hockey program.

Eldon MacDonald represents district 5, which includes Sydney -- from Sydney River to the north end, Shipyard, Membertou, and part of Mira Road. Lorne Green represents district 12, which includes part of Sydney, Whitney Pier, South Bar, Victoria Mines, Lingan Rd, and Grand Lake Rd

Jane Meader is being recognized for her outstanding work in the area of Indigenous rights as a leader, knowledge keeper, and educator.

Does online learning make the grade? We check back with a couple of CBU students about how the Fall term has been going for them. Selena Sylvester is from Membertou, and in her fourth year of the Bachelor of Arts in Community Studies program. Dorothy Yaa is originally from Kenya, and in her second year of Bachelor of Science in Biology.

A Mi'kmaw coalition including three Cape Breton First Nations have entered into a billion dollar deal to acquire Clearwater Seafoods. Chief Terry Paul of Membertou talks about the acquisition that will change the face of the fishery in Atlantic Canada, and catapult the Mi'kmaw onto the global seafood stage.

Linguist Bernie Francis talks with Mainstreet host Jeff Douglas about the baptism of the Grand Chief of the Mi'kmaq in 1610, and different ways some people read meaning into it.

NSCC has just produced its first class of Mi'kmaq early childhood educators. We hear from Adrianna Bonnell of Membertou, she graduated from the ECE program, and Nik Phillips, who was an instructor with the pilot project.

Host Tiokasin Ghosthorse talks with Chief Terrance Paul, Co-Chair and Fisheries Lead for the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs. Chief Paul and Tiokasin discuss the current situation involving the Mi’kmaw’s treaty rights to fish (in this particular case, gather lobsters) and the violence — imposed by a small and extremely racist minority — that has erupted and escalated since mid-September 2020 causing damage to Mi’kmaw property and endangering Mi’kmaw lives. Chief Paul brings listeners up to date on all of the latest developments and the Mi’kmaw peoples’ efforts to work with the Canadian federal government to put a stop to the harassment and violence. People — not just Native people — all over the world are watching what is happening and lending support to the Mi’kmaw people in their struggle to maintain their treaty rights. Chief Paul has held the position of Chief of Membertou First Nation since 1984. During this time, Chief Paul has guided his community and administration into one of the most open and efficient Native communities in Canada. He has served on numerous boards and task forces, and is one of the original founders of the National Capital Corporation Association (NACCA), which started out as seven Aboriginal corporations and has grown to 50 Aboriginal financial institutions across Canada. Chief Paul started his career with the Boston Indian Council, where he received his background training in Finance and Management. He began as a Job Placement Officer and was quickly promoted to Director of Finance before being named president of the council. Upon returning home to Membertou, Chief Paul worked as the Economic Development Officer and Band Manager before being elected as Chief. Chief Paul has achieved many accomplishments in his role as Chief, including doubling the land base for the Membertou Reserve. He also assisted Donald Marshall, Jr., in his successful Supreme Court defense of the Mi'kmaq Treaty Rights to fish, which resulted in approximately $600 million in the Atlantic for the Mi'kmaq. In 2012, Chief Paul was inducted into Junior Achievement Nova Scotia Business Hall of Fame recognizing his accomplishments and contributions to Nova Scotia. Second Interview: Tiokasin talks with Antonia Perre, a clinical herbalist, gardener and artist who was born and raised in New York City. They have apprenticed with several herbalists around the Northeast, Central and South America, and Thailand. They graduated from Bard College where they studied environmental and urban studies in 2015 and Arborvitae School of Traditional Herbal Medicine in 2019. They are a community organizer, gardener, food and environmental justice educator. They are also the co-founder of collectives: Brujas and Herban Cura. They are passionate to share their knowledge with other folks especially in urban centers, in order to interrupt notions of individualism and separatism from nature and grow towards collaborative and symbiotic communities. For more information, visit: https://herbancura.org/ Production Credits: Tiokasin Ghosthorse (Lakota), Host and Executive Producer Liz Hill (Red Lake Ojibwe), Producer Tiokasin Ghosthorse, Studio Engineer and Audio Editor, WIOX 91.3 FM, Roxbury, NY Music Selections: 1. Song Title: Tahi Roots Mix (First Voices Radio Theme Song) Artist: Moana and the Moa Hunters CD: Tahi (1993) Label: Southside Records (Australia and New Zealand) (00:00:44) 2. Song Title: Ganulu (Great Black Messenger Bird) CD: Music for the Mother (2020) Label: Underwater Panther Coalition (00:25:36) 3. Song Title: Salt and the Sea Artist: The Lumineers

As uncertainty and violence continue to swim around the situation involving the indigenous fishery, we get a view of the situation from Chief Terry Paul of Membertou, who's the Fisheries Lead for the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaw Chiefs.

Hear the final excerpt from our evening at Membertou with the CBRM candidates for Mayor... sharing their views on environmental priorities and climate change. The mayoral candidates are: Chris Abbass, Cecil Clarke, Kevin MacEachern, Archie MacKinnon, Amanda McDougall and John Strasser.

Poverty remains a major issue to be tackled in the CBRM. The 6 candidates - Chris Abbass, Cecil Clarke, Kevin MacEachern, Archie MacKinnon, Amanda McDougall and John Strasser - seeking to be your next Mayor reflect on poverty in the municipality, as we present another excerpt from our Mayoral Debate in Membertou.

Debates and discussions over defunding police have happened across North America in recent months. The question also came up during our candidates forum for CBRM Mayor in Membertou recently. Candidates Chris Abbass, Cecil Clarke, Kevin MacEachern, Archie MacKinnon, Amanda McDougall and John Strasser answered the question on the topic of police funding.

Its less than 2 weeks away from election day. And to help you make your choice for Mayor in the CBRM, we have another excerpt from our recent forum at Membertou. This morning, the 6 candidates - Chris Abbass, Cecil Clarke, Kevin MacEachern, Archie MacKinnon, Amanda McDougall and John Strasser - talk about the future of port development in Sydney.

Last night, our CBRM Mayoralty Debate was held in Membertou, this is our first excerpt from the evening - the 6 candidates for Mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality reflect on a question posed to them from Senator Dan Christmas. The candidates on the ballot are: Amanda McDougall, Cecil Clarke, Chris Abbass, Archie MacKinnon, Kevin MacEachern and John Strasser.

Membertou goes fishing in the marketplace and reels in 2 major licenses from Clearwater. Chief Terry Paul joins us with more details.

A joint project between Membertou, Eskasoni, Potlotek, Wagmatcook, and We'ko'maq First Nations in Cape Breton have them launching their own alert system to inform residents of an emergency. Current Affairs correspondent Brittany Wentzell asked Chief Leroy Denny of Eskasoni for his thoughts on implementing the new system.

Senator Dan Christmas of Membertou shares his unique vision for the new Sydney central library proposed for the waterfront... as a Reconciliation project - a place to showcase the Mi'kmaw contribution to Cape Breton culture.

The street name signs on Cornwallis Street in Sydney were taken down in June, and in September, it'll be getting a new name and signs. Reporter Tom Ayers asked Danny Paul, a Mi'kmaw elder from Membertou, who was instrumental in the removal and renaming of the street, for reaction to the chosen name - Legacy Street.

This summer, reporter George Mortimer has been looking at statues of people who have an historical connection to Cape Breton Island. Today, he visits Membertou Heritage Park to ask manager Jeff Ward about the statues in the park and their importance to the First Nations community.

Membertou elder calls for removal of Cornwallis name from Sydney street, PEI sailor returns home from attempted round the world trip, Phone-in on the effectiveness of protest.

Bernie is a linguist who specializes in the Mi'kmaw language. He speaks with host Jeff Douglas.

Membertou is beginning to open its operations for the world once more. Chief Terry Paul of Membertou First Nation explains his community's cautious approach to re-opening businesses and services.

Some Cape Breton businesses are offering customers take home, Do-It-Yourself Kits--including donuts, pottery, and flowers. Current Affairs correspondent Brittany Wentzell spoke to Alisha Barron of Fired Creations Cafe in Sydney, Malcolm MacLeod of Sweetside of the Moon Bakery and Cafe in Glace Bay, and Katie Hodder from Family Heirblooms - Flowers, Gifts, and Decor in New Waterford and Membertou, about their DIY kits.

In the wake of our chat with Chief Leroy Denny about how Eskasoni is coping under their State of Emergency, Reporter Wendy Martin checked in with Chief Terry Paul of Membertou for an update on how his community is managing the pandemic restrictions.

The end of Cape Breton University's school year has been like no other. Following our check-in with a panel of profs, we check in with a couple of students to find out how online learning went from their perspective. Selena Sylvester just finished her third year of the Bachelor of Arts in Community Studies program, she’s from Membertou. Dorothy Yaa just completed her first year of a Bachelor of Science in Biology, she’s from Kenya.

Hear a straight-up information round-up with Cape Breton Municipalities and with Eskasoni and Membertou First Nations on their state of readiness and the changes to services in each community - in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We contacted the Warden of Richmond County to participate but we didn't get a reply.

In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, the YMCA of Cape Breton has closed both its Sydney and Membertou branches. The CBC's Jennifer Ludlow spoke with YMCA CEO Andre Gallant.