Information Morning - Cape Breton

<p>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.</p>

POPCORN INTERVIEW: Alison Aho

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

05-08
03:26

PowerSchool breach

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

05-08
08:23

Bird Hour with Dave & Dave

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

05-04
41:20

Candidate interview: Jaime Battiste

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

04-07
13:05

POPCORN INTERVIEW: Jean Laroche

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

04-03
03:17

PawsMart celebrates 20 years

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

04-03
08:21

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

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

03-20
10:59

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

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

03-18
11:42

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

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. 

03-16
10:05

Satellite ducks

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

03-16
06:13

Raising awareness and raising funds with Teal to Heal

<p>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.&nbsp;</p>

03-12
09:05

A new sewage system for Ingonish

<p>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.</p>

03-11
08:50

Getting out of a rut on Highway 125

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

03-11
11:16

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

<p>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.&nbsp;&nbsp;Erin also touched base with customer Renee Ryan of Marion Bridge.</p><p><br></p>

03-10
09:25

Doctor recruitment up in the CBRM

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. 

03-07
11:03

Handi-Trans swamped with calls for medical appointments

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

03-07
04:31

Parsons wants more money for rural roads

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

03-07
06:31

CBRM budget round-up with Tom Ayers

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

03-07
10:54

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

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

03-06
08:20

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

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

03-06
11:05

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