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A lively and informative blend of news designed to put Cape Breton listeners back in touch with their communities at the end of the workday.
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Linden MacIntyre's new book An Accidental Villain: A Soldier’s Tale of War, Deceit and Exile explores the little-known life of Sir Hugh Tudor.
"Someone Else's Saint: How a Scottish Pilgrimage Led to Nova Scotia" by author and St. Francis Xavier University professor Matthew R. Anderson, explores the legacy of St. Ninian in the Old World and the New.
Three hundred years ago this week, the French ship Le Chameau sank off the coast of 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.
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'.
Eskasoni is celebrating it's 50th winter carnival this week. The tradition was started in 1974 as a fundraiser for the community's church.
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.
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.
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