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Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
Municipal affairs correspondent Tom Ayers tells us about a possible year-end surplus for CBRM, a failed water well for Sydney and moves that could lead to a new school in Reserve Mines.
Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
One of the big items to come out of CBRM's first regular council meeting yesterday was talk of funding that could get housing off the ground at the former Tartan Downs.
Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
We hear from Municipal Affairs Correspondent Tom Ayers about what is expected on the agenda tomorrow at CBRM's first regular council meeting since the election nearly two months ago.
Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
Saturday's municipal elections resulted in triumphs, upsets and even a dead heat. We take a trip around Cape Breton Island to see who's in and who's out.
Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
Reporter Tom Ayers brings the latest from yesterday's council meeting. We hear about the tow truck bylaw, waterfront development in Sydney and the new Glace Bay youth centre.
Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
Tom Ayers will give us a rundown of the goings on at yesterday's CBRM fire and emergency services committee meeting.
Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
Council met yesterday and that means Tom Ayers will give the rundown. We hear about solar power plans, housing and more.
Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
MUNICIPAL MATTERS - THE CBRM EDITION: Reporter Tom Ayers will fill us in on the goings-on at yesterday's CBRM council meeting. Topics included sewer fees, affordable housing, the new central library...or lack thereof and more.
Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
CBRM council has granted independence to the Port of Sydney, which officials hope will be the change that unlocks investment and growth in economic development around Sydney Harbour.
Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
The CBRM has had to spend quite a bit to clear snow this month and there are questions about how the new federal money on housing will be spent.
Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
CBC Reporter Tom Ayers gets the scoop on yesterday's CBRM council meeting, where councillors discussed the library, power outages, property values and a possible new hotel on Sydney's waterfront.
Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
An 18.75% wage hike for police officers was on the agenda at CBRM council yesterday. Tom Ayers has the highlights of the first council meeting of the new year.
Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
Tom Ayers has a round-up from yesterday's meeting of CBRM Council.
Ever wondered how a punk band leader evolves from hardcore rock to Americana? Join us as we welcome the charismatic Blag Dahlia, founder of the iconic American punk band, The Dwarves. This high-energy conversation takes us on a musical journey through Blag's roots, his varied influences and the significant shift in his music style with his latest album release under the name Ralph Champagne. We also dive into the much-anticipated release of The Dwarves 'Concept Album' set for release on November 17th and their coinciding US tour.We then unpack The Dwarves musical evolution, exploring their genre transitions from hardcore punk to pop punk, 60s garage, and thrash metal. Get a sneak peek into their upcoming 'Concept Album' that boasts an eclectic collection of artists including Nick Oliveri on bass, Josh Freese on drums, and Salt Peter. In a lighter vein, enjoy our chat about the humorous Ralph Champagne track 'Girlfriend', a delightful homage to the quintessential American sound.Finally, we take a look at Blag's solo endeavors and collaborations with producer Andy Carpenter. From 70s glam bands to country, Americana and acoustic guitar-focused music, the range of genres is impressive. Blag shares exciting details about the upcoming Dwarves tour opening at The Rock in Tucson on 2nd November 2023, a potential UK visit, and moonlighting as an author. The conversation concludes with a preview of the band's future gigs with Bad Religion, their participation in the Punk in the Park Festival, and the re-release of the famous 'Blood, Guts, and Pussy' album. Don't miss this fascinating glimpse into the ever-evolving punk music scene.Dwarves Links;https://thedwarves.com/www.undercurrentstories.com
CBC reporter in Sydney, Cape Breton, Tom Ayers, brings us an update since the news broke last week that the Indigenous fire chief in CBRM was quitting over a controversy regarding an email chain on Canada Day. And on the phone-in: Pharmacist Graham MacKenzie answers your questions about supplements and medications
The CBC's Tom Ayers reports on the decision by Michael Seth, who's Indigenous, to resign from his position as CBRM's fire chief. And on the phone-in: Automotive expert, Doug Bethune, answers peoples' questions about their vehicles.
Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
We hear what it sounded like inside and outside city hall at last night's CBRM council meeting, where some of the unionized workers were making some noise.
70 per cent of the student population at Cape Breton University in Sydney are international students. The CBC's Tom Ayers reports on a growing sense of desperation among international students who can't find jobs or housing. And on the phone-in: Kaitlynn Lowe & Dan Bedell discuss the importance of emergency preparedness.
Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
Reporter Tom Ayers fills us in on a potential residential and commercial development on Sydney's waterfront, and a decision NOT to sell Centre 200.
Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
Brian Comer, Minister for Mental Health and Addictions, spoke to reporter Tom Ayers on yesterday's mental health announcement. Tom also spoke to Cameron Rankin, a peer support worker in Sydney who has previously needed mental health care.
Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
Transit officials were at CBRM council last night, where they say bus ridership is expected to return to pre-pandemic levels by September. That's due mostly to Cape Breton University enrolment.
Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
Tom Ayers fills us in on the CBRM meeting yesterday, where councillors questioned provincial Public Works officials about road construction and repairs in the area.
Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
CBRM's mayor is asking the province for more consultation on its municipal funding and on the province's plan to levy a deed transfer tax on non-residents.
Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
People in the Village of Baddeck have agreed to carry on with municipal operations despite the possibility of significantly higher taxes and sewer and water rates. We get the details from reporter Tom Ayers on last night's special meeting.
Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
The Village of Baddeck is hiring accounting firm, MNP of Sydney, to come up with a financial statement more than two years after its last one was filed. Municipal Affairs correspondent Tom Ayers asked Mark Peck, Associate Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs, for an explanation of what goes into that, and what the village's fiscal state was like two years ago when they last reported to the province.
Tom Ayers with CBC in Cape Breton talks about the state of emergency in Victoria County and describes the breadth.of the storm damage so far. The CBC's Paul Palmeter brings us up to date on what has happened in Antigonish. We hear your feedback on the issue of women and drinking. And on the phone-in: Colette Robicheau discusses the benefits of decluttering.
Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
Time for Municipal Matters: The CBRM edition. Reporter Tom Ayers reports on the key points of last night's council meeting of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.
Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
Today, reporter Tom Ayers finishes off our election profiles, spotlighting Victoria-The Lakes, where the seat has swung between the PCs and Liberals and is one riding to watch in the NS Election tomorrow night.
CBRM Mayor Amanda McDougall talks to reporter Tom Ayers after council scrapped a deal on a proposed new library and other development on Sydney's waterfront.
Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
Last night's CBRM council meeting included a new committee to help steer the proposed container terminal project and the death of the deal to develop a new library in Sydney. Municipal Affairs Reporter Tom Ayers has the details.
Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
Time now for Municipal Matters: the Cape Breton Regional Municipality edition. Reporter Tom Ayers has details on eye-raising allegations that have been made in the towing industry, and he'll talk about other issues that came up at yesterday's meeting of CBRM Council.
On Tuesday, CBRM council settled on a new meeting schedule. As we reported earlier this year, council held several workshops with Cape Breton University political scientist Tom Urbaniak. They discussed possible changes to the number and purpose of committees, and having more frequent but shorter council meetings. After the council meeting, reporter Tom Ayers asked Mayor Amanda McDougall about the changes.
Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
We dive into the details of yesterdays budget with a member of the Climate Change Task Force in the CBRM, a small business owner and reporter Tom Ayers.
Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
Municipal Matters: The CBRM edition. We hear from reporter Tom Ayers who was at the CBRM council meeting last night.
Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
Municipal Matters: Reporter Tom Ayers fills us in on the details from CBRM council last night.
Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
In an exclusive interview, Cape Breton regional police chief Peter McIsaac tells Tom Ayers why he has been off work since the summer of 2019 and why he won't be going back.
Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
Tom Ayers gives an update on the freedom of information request put forward by an anonymous person. The province's information commissioner issues a report on the request that the CBRM said was going to cost 43 thousand dollars.
Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
And now Municipal Matters, the CBRM edition. Municipal correspondent Tom Ayers has highlights from the Cape Breton Regional Municipal council's online meeting last night.
Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
Time for Municipal Matters: The CBRM edition. Yesterday's meeting of CBRM Council was a long one online... our municipal affairs reporter, Tom Ayers, has highlights from Council's virtual meeting.
Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
Students at Sydney Academy protested against the dress code after one of their own was sent home for wearing a shirt that revealed her midriff. Two students and a parent share their thoughts on the code with reporter Tom Ayers.
Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
A Very Busy Ballot. Seven people have put their names forward to be the next mayor of the CBRM. Tom Ayers brings us a round-up of who's running for your next Council.
Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
There was lots of debate and discussion at the latest virtual council meeting of Cape Breton Regional Municipality. Our municipal affairs reporter Tom Ayers brings us a round-up and run-down of what transpired.
Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
The Cape Breton Regional Municipality revealed its budget projections at a virtual council meeting yesterday, Reporter Tom Ayers has the details. Topics included the CBRM deficit, the financial health of the Port of Sydney, and the fate of heavy garbage pickup.
GT's theme song debuts, as well as Wild Jo and Mista See's first show at Witches Brew in North Hills, California. This week features comedy veterans Elliott Enriquez, Judy Cianciatto, Bob Nissen, Tom Ayers, Sarah Halstead, Cynthia Delgado, and Dana.
First-time guest Serykah Aggerwhil talks about living in a whole family of comedians. GT and Wild Jo relate, being standup comics that married. Seasoned comics Zo Johnson and Tom Ayers close out the show with killer sets, emceed by Mista See.
Dive Bar Comedy is back at Liquid Zoo with another great lineup of comics performing for a rowdy late night crowd and talking behind the scenes with hosts GT and Wild Jo. Emcee Mista See keeps it raunchy, as always.
In this episode Tom Ayers of Ill Mannered Brewing in Powell, Ohio joins us for a conversation on neighborhood breweries, yeast management, Australian sparkling ales, Ohio grown ingredients, and more (March 2019).
GT and Wild Jo celebrate the holidays in a poorly stocked AirBNB with the family. Meet Jo's parents and sister to hear how they celebrated Christmas and who got the best gifts. Then, back to our usually scheduled comedy, with standup and interviews with Caroline Langford, Denise Williamson, and Tom Ayers, hosted by the loquacious Mista See.
Podcast from Tom's deathbed
Witness Protection, YouTube, Vlogging
Tom Ayers, Celebrity sightings, Surprise Nudity
Guest host comedian Tom Ayers, VLOG, How I do It, Comedy, Tom Ayers
Tom Ayers, Bears and Cubs, Girl jumps out of speeding car, NY Cab fire drill, Nuzzy and The Guy Podcast Challenge, Justin Kanew's entry, 71 million surprised Kitten views, A Clean Wet Pussy, Angela Hoover, Miley Cyrus VMA torquing, Indi.com submission.
Rocky Horror, Gigli, Structure and Art, The Room, Renaissance Fair Rejects, Tony Soprano vs The Mask, Too Wong Foo, Save the Cat, Dexter, Shameless, Pee on Will Macy, Californication.
Raised expectations, Toms movie tastes, Human Centipede, Impressing Tony Danza, Rock Stardom, L Ron's special room, The Master, Jouqueen sucks, Clooney Batman, Johnny Depp, Gary Oldman.
Guest host comedian Tom Ayers, Cars chat, accidents, insurance, Don Lapre, Rich Simmons, Tom's bouts with the reaper, Versed and its hallucinogenic effects, Number 1 specialist, Rancho Los Amigos, financial cost of Obama Care.
Paul Bertolino joins "The Gord" and tells of his backstage experience at THE PLASTIC ONO BAND show in Oakland Cailfornia. SEAN LENNON heard there was Guinness here, TOM AYERS finally freaks out and YOKO gets in shape on stage. Gordie falls in love with UFO all over again, realizes ROXY MUSIC may be the progenitors of new wave and runs into Adrian Sahim at Home Depot. We wrap up with PERSEPHONES BEES gig info and get pretty controversial with Nazis and Jesus talk.