Cape Breton: Info. Morning

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CANDIDATE INTERVIEW: Jaime Battiste, Liberal, Sydney-Victoria

Our conversations with the Cape Breton candidates continue... today's installment is the Liberal's Jaime Battiste running in Sydney-Victoria. He's been a professor, a senior advisor, citizenship coordinator and Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief, and currently, is the treaty education lead for MK - the organization that runs schools in First Nations communities.

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The Blessed Wagon

For 80 years, the Glace Bay Chip Wagon has been providing Cape Bretoners and tourists alike with fine tasting fries. Reporter Holly Conners introduces us to the fry cooks Mike and Marielle Yorke, proprietors of the little blue wagon - the Glace Bay Chip Wagon.

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"Lights out" on St. Paul Island?

Shining the light on a problem with St. Paul Island. The Canadian Coast Guard have discontinued the navigational lights on the island, and the local historical society wonders why?. They're launching a petition to get the lights back. Hamilton Carter is a charter member of the St. Paul Island Historical Society.

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Education minister meets with Sydney daycare workers

Day care operators say the Province is poaching their Early Childhood Educator's for the pre-primary program We find out what happened yesterday at a meeting with the Education minister, when we speak with an operator and the minister himself.

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CANDIDATE INTERVIEW: Archie MacKinnon, Independent, Sydney-Victoria

We're continuing our series of candidates interviews in this Federal election. Today we meet one of the independent candidates for Sydney Victoria, Archie MacKinnon. Archie is a former councillor for Sydney Mines. He ran twice provincially for the NDP, and back in the 80's ran Federally as an NDP candidate. He's a carpenter by trade, he's worked out west and he lives in Little Bras D'Or.

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Streeters: Cape Breton teenagers talk about climate change

With students around the world taking to the streets as part of the global climate strike, we ask some young Cape Bretoners how worried they are about climate change.

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British Home Children in Cape Breton

The UK thought they'd be better off in Canada, so hundreds came across the ocean, and some settled in Cape Breton. As the CBRM prepares to mark the Day of the British Home Child, Current Affairs reporter Brittany Wentzell brings us a brief history of the home children... with two CB researchers who are helping descendents of British home children connect with their past.

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CANDIDATE INTERVIEW: Jodi McDavid, New Democratic Party, Sydney-Victoria

Its the third in our series of 1-on-1 conversations with your federal candidates in Cape Breton. Today... meet Jodi McDavid, the NDP candidate in Sydney-Victoria. Jodie is a researcher and a former instructor at CBU, she has worked as the executive Director of ACAP Cape Breton and currently, runs her own business - McDavid Brodie Consulting.

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New art exhibit connects Cape Breton & Nairobi

Cape Breton is just a brush stroke away from Nairobi, as we get a preview of the new exhibit opening at the Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design in Sydney. Associate Producer Nicole MacLennan profiles the unique exhibit called "Ten645"... which has artists in CB and Nairobi exchanging objects... then producing art inspired by those objects.

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Whycocomagh daycare losing staff to pre-primary program

A Cape Breton daycare had to reduce its services because of what they say is competition for workers from the provincial pre-primary program. Monica Boyd is the Director of the Whycocomagh Child Development Centre, and Thom Oommen has two children in the after-school programs.

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CANDIDATE INTERVIEW: Eddie Orrell, Progressive Conservative, Sydney-Victoria

We continue to meet the Cape Bretoners vying for your vote in the federal election this October. Next up, in our feature interviews, its former PC MLA for Northside-Westmount, Eddie Orrell. He stepped down from the Nova Scotia Legislature to run federally for the Progressive Conservatives in Sydney-Victoria.

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"I try not to let fear or common sense hold me back when I do things"

Meet 2 Cape Bretoners who love the movie "Jurassic Park" so much... that they've turned their jeeps into replicas of jeeps from the movie. Current Affairs reporter Brittany Wentzell spoke to Jurassic Park film-buffs and Jeep enthusiasts Brendon Clark of North Sydney and John Fraser of Bras d'Or.

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CANDIDATE INTERVIEW: Clive Doucet, Green Party, Cape Breton-Canso

We launch our one-on-one interviews with your federal candidates in Cape Breton about issues and priorities in the campaign. Today, meet Clive Doucet, author, former Ottawa city councillor, and your Green Party candidate in Cape Breton-Canso.

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NDP to introduce CBRM viability bill

Reporter Tom Ayers spoke to the leader of the Nova Scotia NDP, Gary Burrill, about his party's plan to introduce a Cape Breton Regional Municipality fiscal viability bill. The leader of Nova Scotia's Progressive Conservative Party Tim Houston told Tom - the NDP plan doesn't address the larger issues that affect all municipalities.

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New CEO of the NSHA

Meet the newly named head of the Nova Scotia Health Authority... Dr. Brendan Carr has just been hired as the new President and CEO of the NSHA. He used to be V-P of Capital Health in Halifax, and has since run health authorities in parts of British Columbia and Ontario.

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Report calls for expansion at Strathlorne Forest Nursery

CBC News had to submit a freedom of information request in order to get a consultant's report regarding the future of the Strathlorne Forest Nursery, located south of Inverness. Reporter Tom Ayers spoke to Inverness County Councillor Jim Mustard and to Julie Towers, Deputy Minister of Lands and Forestry in Nova Scotia, about the nursery utilization report.

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"Extinction Rebellion" on climate change action in Cape Breton

Extinction Rebellion is the Cape Breton chapter of an international climate action group planning for the Global Week of Action. Scott Sharplin is a member of the group and one of the local organizers of the environmental events for Cape Breton.

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Passion for cosplay at CaperCon 2019

CaperCon begins later today at Centre 200. Marcy and Joseph Bicknell from River Ryan tell us about their love for "Cosplay"--where you dress up as your favourite fantasy character. And they share how it helps them deal with social anxiety.

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New inclusive education policy in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia has a new policy on Inclusive Education. We get educated on the province's new policy from the man who developed it. Gordon Porter is the Director of Inclusive Education Canada, a national NGO that promotes inclusive classrooms.

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"From The Other One" - Alison Uhma

Drawing on Experience... A Cape Breton woman publishes a comic-like book based on the evolution of her relationship with her mom, after her mom was diagnosed with early-onset alzheimer's disease. Professional illustrator Alison Umha reflects on her new graphic memoir, "From The Other One".

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Ski Ben Eoin on the hook for legal costs

The Nova Scotia Supreme Court has ordered the Cape Breton Ski Club to pay 30-thousand dollars after a failed legal attempt to halt the sale of the The Lakes golf course to a local development group. Reporter Tom Ayers asked John Ling, vice-president of the CB Ski Club, about the judgement and their future.

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Big Pond RV Park appeal denied

A panel of three judges rejected the Cape Breton Regional Municipality's appeal of a Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board decision to halt an RV Park from being built in Big Pond. Reporter Tom Ayers has reaction to the latest decision from Helen Doherty, one of the residents opposed to the RV park, and from CBRM Mayor Cecil Clarke.

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Should ALL advertising on telephone poles come down?

Some councillors from the Cape Breton Regional Municipality want to revisit an earlier decision to remove advertising signs from utility poles and municipal road signs. Starting August first, staff began removing the signs... ALL signs. But, after complaints, signage from community groups and non-profit organizations will be addressed.

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Cuzner's Regret

A feature conversation with out-going Liberal MP Rodger Cuzner, he has decided to not re-offer in this Fall's election. He has represented the people of CB-Canso for 19 years. Rodger reflects on a vote he cast that he'd now change... its the choice he made to vote against same-sex marriage back in 2004.

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Cape Breton daycare workers consider walking off the job

With daycare workers in Cape Breton contemplating job action, Reporter Holly Conners asked a long-time early educator and co-director of a daycare in Sydney, Patricia Landry-Martin, for her thoughts on a possible walk-out over wages, benefits and pensions offered by the pre-primary system in schools.

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Ocearch in Cape Breton to look for great white sharks

A Shark Contrast... an American research organization examining great white sharks is back in Cape Breton, following a successful visit last year. Chris Fischer is the founder and expedition leader for Ocearch. He tells us what members of his group hope to do and see off our Cape Breton coast.

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Friday update with NSP CEO Karen Hutt

As many Cape Bretoners begin another day without power, we have another check-in with the President and CEO of Nova Scotia Power, Karen Hutt. She will update outage numbers and restoration times for those facing a sixth day without power post-Hurricane Dorian.

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International students and storm prep

Getting an education in hurricane preparedness... After CBRM Mayor Cecil Clarke mentioned it during our interview, Current Affairs reporter Brittany Wentzell looked into how storm warnings were conveyed to international students at CBU... most of whom had never experienced a hurricane-like storm before.

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Thursday update from NSP CEO Karen Hutt

As NSP crews--and weary customers--head into the homestretch of power restoration for the province, we reconnect with the President and CEO of Nova Scotia Power, Karen Hutt, to ask about remaining customers without electricity in Cape Breton.

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Issue Panel 0912: Dorian and the federal election call

We kick-off a new season of the Information Morning Issue Panel... from our rotating roster of informed and articulate Cape Bretoners... Candee McCarthy, a lawyer in private practice, TJ McKeough, a lawyer with Manley Law in Sydney, and photographer, Steve Wadden, give us their take on the stories of the week.

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Post-Dorian rare bird sightings

Any port in a storm... and that goes for birds, too. Our bird expert Dave McCorquodale talks about some of the interesting and unusual bird sightings that have been reported by Cape Breton bird enthusiasts in the wake of Hurricane Dorian.

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Rogue 100-foot wave reported between Cape Breton and Newfoundland

Much of the hurricane coverage has focussed on what Dorian did on land. But, a massive 30 metre wave was recorded by a weather buoy off Newfoundland. To learn more of this rogue wave, we contact Bill Carter, director of the Centre of Applied Ocean Technology at Memorial University of Newfoundland in St. John's.

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Does the CBRM have too many police officers?

A deeper examination into the Cape Breton Regional Police Service has been recommended by a recent CBRM viability study. Are absentee officers causing staffing problems for police? On the plus side, the crime rate has been dropping. We hear from Deputy police chief Robert Walsh and Gordie MacDougall, the director of human resources for Cape Breton Regional Municipality.

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Hurricane season outlook

Hurricane Dorian may be over... But hurricane season is not. We touch base with Environment Canada to get an idea of what the rest of the hurricane season looks like. Bob Robichaud is a Warning Preparedness Meteorologist with Environment Canada.

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Tree removal: how the professionals do it

With trees littering and leaning on properties around the Island, we speak with John MacNeil who is an arborist and the owner of Woody's Tree Service about why not all trees on houses are emergencies, and what particular skills he brings to bear when a tree may be in peril, but not a totally lost cause.

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NSP CEO Karen Hutt

As Nova Scotia Power crews continue to fan out across the province trying to reconnect everyone after Dorian, we ask Karen Hutt, President and CEO of Nova Scotia Power, when will power be restored in Cape Breton and about what still needs to be done.

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Alana Paon on storm recovery in Isle Madame

The MLA for Cape Breton-Richmond has been out visiting people in her riding after the storm. Alana Paon tells Reporter Tom Ayers about problems and solutions constituents shared with her, regarding power outages in Richmond County.

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When should you throw out your food?

You're not gonna eat that, are you? As thousands of families with no power watch their freezers defrost and fridges go warm, Karen Wong-Petrie, director of environmental health and food safety for the Nova Scotia Department of Environment, explains what is safe to eat and what is NOT.

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Traffic lights and you when the power's out

A refresher on four-ways... When storms knock out traffic lights, you should treat the stop as if it were a four-way stop. Information Morning's Current Affairs reporter Brittany Wentzell contacted Sgt. Glynis Thomas of the RCMP Traffic Services Unit in Cape Breton, to recap the rules of the road for a four-way stop.

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Post-Dorian round-up

The Day After Dorian... Information Morning's Current Affairs reporter Brittany Wentzell joins us for a round-up and run-down of some Cape Bretoners on how they weathered the hurricane force winds of Dorian.

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Insurance FAQs after Dorian

Find out what you need to know to make an insurance claim. We talk to Amanda Dean, vice president Atlantic for the Insurance Bureau of Canada, to get the lowdown for those who are considering a claim following the weekend storm.

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New accessible fishing dock at Lake O'Law

A new project on Lake O'Law has the Margaree Salmon Association installing an accessible wharf to make it easier for people with mobility challenges to go fishing. Joel Robinson, one of the directors of the Association, tells us about the installation in the world renowned fishing and angling area of Margaree.

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New bike-sharing program at CBU

Share and Share Alike...or is that Share and Share A Bike? Cape Breton University prepares to launch its new bike share program, only the second one in Nova Scotia. John Hudec, Assistant Professor in Community Studies at CBU, describes the service he helped organize.

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NSFM says it's not just CBRM that should be getting more

The president of the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities calls on the province to help the Cape Breton Regional Municipality... and a number of other struggling municipalities across the province. Waye Mason tells us why the NS government should step up.

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Sydney River-Mira-Louisbourg winner: Brian Comer

Residents in the riding of Sydney River-Mira-Louisbourg have a new Member of the Legislative Assembly. Progressive Conservative candidate Brian Comer was victorious in yesterday's by-election, becoming one of two new MLA's to represent Cape Breton.

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Northside-Westmount winner: Murray Ryan

Meet the new MLA-elect for the riding of Northside-Westmount... Murray Ryan. The Northside accountant won the by-election yesterday maintaining a seat in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly for the Progressive Conservatives. There were 7 candidates vying for the MLA position vacated by Eddie Orrell.

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Treaty education in Nova Scotia schools

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommended treaty education in all grades, in all schools in the country. Find out where Nova Scotia is on the path towards that goal... of teaching students that we're ALL treaty people. Jacob Gale, from Eskasoni, is the Director of Mi'kmaq Services in the NS Department of Education and Early Child Development.

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Still rolling in Cheticamp: L'Acabie expands

We get an update on a Cheticamp-based non-profit transit service that's just expanded to add a third vehicle and extended summer hours. Marielle Bourgeois is the manager of L'Acabie, she describes the rural transit service operating in Cheticamp.

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Kelly's Mountain: An accident waiting to happen?

Kelly's Mountain has seen a few crashes this year, one recently resulting in a death. Nova Scotia Transportation Minister Lloyd Hines spoke to reporters about that section of highway, and Baddeck RCMP Constable Eric Latwaitis offers driving tips for that part of the Trans-Canada in Cape Breton.

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New door-to-door transit service in Victoria County

Jessie MacDonald, executive director of both Strait Area Transit and the new Victoria County Transit, updates us on a two-year pilot project offering a new door-to-door transit service in Victoria County, set to begin in September.

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Matt Minglewood's eye

Earlier this summer, Cape Breton musician Matt Minglewood fell in his yard while gardening and suffered damage to his left eye, resulting in blindness. Today, Minglewood reflects on the freak accident, his vision loss and now, the prognosis.

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Candidates' Roundtable 2: Northside-Westmount

There are a wide field of candidates seeking to be the next MLA for Northside-Westmount. Find out what issues are important to the candidates vying for your by-election vote - hear from 6 of the 7 individuals on the ballot - Murray Ryan, Paul Ratchford, Ronald Crowther, Ron G. Parker, Andrew Doyle, and Danny Laffin. The seventh candidate Thomas Bethell was not available to participate in our Candidates' Roundtable discussion.

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Hold-ups at the Canso Causeway

The bother of boats backing up traffic for those who live near the Canso Causeway. Recently, our Partyline contact in Port Hastings -- Yvonne Fox -- prompted us to look into the issue of marine traffic causing Causeway delays this summer. Information Morning Current Affairs reporter Brittany Wentzell has more on this concern.

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Parents look forward to new inclusive program at CBU

Making room for everyone... learn more about Cape Breton University's plans to include more people with intellectual disabilities on campus. The new Inclusive Education Program is great news for many. Lynn Levatte and Suzanne Gray talk about the development and need for such a program.

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Candidates' Roundtable 1: Sydney River-Mira-Louisbourg

The candidates running in the by-election in Sydney River-Mira-Louisbourg, gather to make their pitch to you in the first of our 2 Candidates' Roundtables. Brian Comer, Marc Botte, Mary Beth MacDonald, Russ Green and Bill Matheson are vying for your vote on September 03rd.

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How viable is the province's response to the viability study?

Two CBRM councillors who sat on the committee for the viability study find something positive in the recent visit from the NS Minister of Municipal Affairs. Earlene MacMullin and Eldon MacDonald reflect on the recent meeting between the Mayor Cecil Clarke and Municipal Affairs Minister Chuck Porter about the future viability of the CBRM.

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Making room on campus for people with intellectual disabilities

Cape Breton University is developing a new inclusive education program for students with intellectual disabilities. To find out how a similar program works at Mount Saint Vincent University, we contact Cornelia Schneider, an Associate Professor and Director of Teacher Education at Mount Saint Vincent.

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Cape Breton United: the non-party party?

A couple of the independent candidates in the upcoming by-elections have the backing of a group called the Cape Breton United Association - which calls itself a movement, not a party. Information Morning Current Affairs reporter Brittany Wentzell has more on the movement.

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Joseph Balaz, the buyer of Ski Cape Smokey

Ski Cape Smokey's long uphill battle took a turn last week with the announcement of a buyer with plans to make the facility a four-season destination. Meet the guy behind the deal, New York-based developer Joseph Balaz.

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A conversation with Stephen McNeil: by-elections, health care, CBRM viability, NSCC

Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil is in Cape Breton helping campaign for his 2 candidates in the upcoming by-elections in the ridings of Northside-Westmount and Sydney River-Mira-Louisbourg. He'll talk about the current campaign, as well as a few of the other political issues that have come up recently.

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HAT's off: The Highland Arts Theatre expands

If you're an aspiring thespian of any age, there may be a course for you this Fall at the Highland Arts Theatre. The HAT is expanding -- adding new rehearsal space and educational programs. Wesley Colford is the HAT's Artistic and Executive Director.

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Cuzner on Inverness sewage

Following the stinky situation in Inverness... people in the village are eager to clear the air in their community. Cape Breton-Canso MP Rodger Cuzner explains where the county's application for a new sewage treatment plant stands.

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Clearing the air in Inverness

People in Inverness have been holding their noses this summer... but they could hold their voices no longer. Last night, they held a rally to protest the condition of the community's sewage treatment plant. Hear from Rose Mary MacDonald, president of the Inverness Development Association, and Jim Mustard, a municipal councillor. Then, Keith MacDonald, Inverness County's Chief Administrative Officer, reflects on the problem with the overworked system.

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Buying (social media) influence

Its an influential story... Terry Smith, CEO of Destination Cape Breton talks about the "Community of Interest" program, and the use of social media influencers to boost tourism to Cape Breton Island.

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Cape Breton summer news catch-up!

If you're just back from holidays and brushing up on Cape Breton's news and current affairs, our Current Affairs Reporter Brittany Wentzell will offer a quick round-up of some of the top news stories from the past several weeks.

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A new chapter for Ski Cape Smokey

On Saturday, a public meeting was held to discuss the future of Ski Cape Smokey, now that it's been sold to a private developer. Larry Dauphinee is the Deputy Warden of Victoria County and a long-time, volunteer supporter of the ski hill in Ingonish. He tells us how the facility could be transformed for the future.

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Uncovering a hidden gem in Ingonish

Down in the valley... Kalapa Valley. Associate Producer Nicole MacLennan visits the Bhuddist retreat in Ingonish and asks how and why the Buddhist community is opening its retreat to the public. Executive Director Gary Brown talks about the history of the property and their future.

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The overall cases of bedsores are down in Nova Scotia

Bedsores have been a sore spot for the Nova Scotia Health Authority. We find out how and why the numbers have improved. Paula Langille, Director of Liaison and Service Support in the department's continuing care division spoke with Reporter Tom Ayers.

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Have you noticed the Marion Bridge Radar is not working?

It's been on our radar for abit... to find out why the Environment Canada radar is not operating in Marion Bridge. Well, its being upgraded, Reporter Brittany Wentzell spoke with Pat Wong, special advisor to the Radar Replacement Project for Environment and Climate Change Canada, .

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Some parishioners in Christmas Island are defying the Diocese

A community group in Christmas Island is continuing to use their Church even though it's been closed and the Diocese has told the congregation it's "off limits". Rod Farrell is with The Wardens of the Church of St. Barra Preservation and Development Society. Rev. Donald MacGillivray is spokesperson for the Diocese of Antigonish.

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Expert panel to tackle safety in school sports

Putting rugby -- and other school sports -- under the safety microscope. Dr. John Gillis is an E-R doctor and chronic pain physician based in Halifax. He's a member of the advisory panel giving advice ahead of the new school year on ways to address concerns, and improve sport safety.

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The decision to close the Credit Union in Margaree stands

An idea to move the Margaree branch of the East Coast Credit Union to the local Co-op store came up short for the Board. So the credit union in Margaree will close this week as planned, and consolidate with Inverness. Mary Oxner is the Chair of the Board for East Coast Credit Union.

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The Shred Sirens - an all-female skateboarding group

Meet some women and girls who gather every Sunday evening at Undercurrent Youth Centre in Glace Bay to learn skateboarding. Reporter Brittany Wentzell spoke to some of the Shred Sirens about the sport and about shredding it at the local skate park. If you're interested, you can find them on Facebook or Instagram.

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Digital Mi'kmaq needs your expertise to inspire indigenous students

The Digital Mi'kmaq project is seeking people with experience and qualifications in disciplines such as engineering, computer science and animation, to offer camps and workshops in the STEM subjects to First Nation communities. Marni Fullerton is Director of Digital Mi'kmaq.

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Reviving Basque culture to the Fortress of Louisbourg

Our current affairs reporter Brittany Wentzell introduces a couple of Basque students who are interpreting Basque culture and history at the Fortress of Louisbourg this summer. Also, hear from Eddie Kennedy, Visitor Experience Manager for Parks Canada.

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Setting priorities for cancer care in Canada

Your voice was heard... we check back on the results of a cancer survey that was launched in the Fall and hear how it will be reflected in the new national cancer strategy. Lindsay MacPhee-Currie, a cancer survivor and co-chair of the patient and family advisory committee with Nova Scotia Cancer Care, offers an update on the survey.

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Improving access to the water in case of emergency

A mapping project is underway, identifying slipways and ramps along the Mira River. The Albert Bridge Volunteer Fire Department wants the information so they know the quickest and easiest way to reach the water in an emergency. Michael Hilliard is the Fire Chief, and he describes the project and why the data would be crucial in water rescue calls.

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Ben Cowan-Dewar on Inverness airport proposal

There are many for and many opposed to the idea of constructing an airport in the community of Inverness using government funding. Ben Cowan-Dewar, Cabot Links co-owner, spoke with Reporter Tom Ayers about his plan, the opposition to it, and why he thinks it deserves government funding.

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Name Change: Union of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq

What's in a name? 50 years after it was founded, the Union of Nova Scotia Indians has changed its name to the Union of Nova Scotia M'kmaq. Doug Brown is the Executive Director of the organization formed to provide a unified political voice for the Mi'kmaq people of Nova Scotia.

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Revitalizing downtown Sydney

Realizing the upside of downtown... learn what Sydney needs to do to spruce up its downtown and keep visitors coming back for more. Roger Brooks, founder of the Destination Development Association, is an expert in downtown development. He'll preview his workshops and presentation to local merchants.

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East Coast Credit Union Board will discuss proposal

It makes dollars and sense to people in Margaree to move their credit union branch rather than close it. A community committee presented a proposal to the board last night. Reporter Tom Ayers spoke with Mary Oxner, chair of the East Coast Credit Union, following the meeting where residents opposed closure and amalgamation with the Inverness branch.

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Margaree Save our Credit Union Committee banking on another idea

The future of the Margaree Credit Union is up for discussion tonight. The East Coast Credit Union has decided to close it and move operations to Inverness. But a community group has an alternate proposal and hopes to get the board on side to reverse their decision. Brian Peters is the Chair of the Committee.

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Making Nova Scotia a leader in International education

The international student population at Cape Breton University has exploded in recent years. Learn more from Rob Batherson, the interim president and CEO of EduNova Co-operative Limited... an organization that's working to champion Nova Scotia as a leader in international student experience.

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Sydney-Victoria Conservative Candidate

Meet the new candidate for the Conservatives in the Federal riding of Sydney-Victoria... Eddie Orrell was nominated by the party over the weekend.

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Sydney-Victoria Liberal Candidate

Meet the newly nominated Liberal candidate for the Federal riding of Sydney-Victoria... Jaime Battiste was nominated on the weekend.

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Reconciliation Book Club on-line

Putting reconciliation on the reading list... hear the synopsis on a new on-line book club that's focussing on issues affecting indigenous peoples. Every month, Pam Palmeter, a Mi'kmaq lawyer and Chair in Indigenous Governance at Ryerson University, will choose a book for on-line club members to read.

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Nova Scotia Turning Point: Mi'kmaw Kina'matnewey

In the final installment of our series "Turning Points"... interviews with author Paul Bennett about pivotal moments in Nova Scotia history, we focus on the creation of the Mi'kmaq education authority - Mi'kmaw Kina'matnewey - which has changed the way indigenous children go to school in this province.

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CB Highlanders suspend operations

The Cape Breton Highlanders of the National Basketball League will not play next season. In the Spring, the founder and president of the basketball team, Tyrone Levingston, said they were facing some difficult decisions. This morning, Mr. Levingston announced the team will suspend operations. We ask him whats next for the club.

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Water woes in Port Hood

People in Port Hood are being asked to watch their water usage until a new well can be hooked up to the water system. With the community's reservoir running low, Inverness County is asking residents to conserve. Keith MacDonald is Chief Administrative Officer with Inverness County.

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Nova Scotia Turning Point: John Savage

In part four of our series "Turning Points" about pivotal moments in Nova Scotia History, author Paul Bennett explores the Savage years... it's a period of reform and disruption in the 1990s under Premier John Savage.

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Lots of revitalization in New Aberdeen

A community group in New Aberdeen is working to revitalize 40 derelict lots made available to them by the CBRM. The idea is to sell the lots for 3 thousand dollars each, and encourage people to settle in the former mining community. Al Moore, Vice Chair of the New Aberdeen Revitalization Society, is looking forward to seeing the first new home built by this fall.

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Issue Panel 0710: Should we ban drive-thrus?; DeAdder Trump cartoon; Cape Breton survival advice

We have one last edition of the Information Morning Issue Panel before we break for the summer! Panelists today are... Vanessa Childs Rolls, a community historian in Sydney, and Ian Brodie, Associate Professor of Folklore at Cape Breton University.

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Nova Scotia Turning Point: Robert Stanfield

"Turning Points" is our series of interviews with writer and researcher Paul Bennett on his new book, "Turning Points: 15 Pivotal Moments in Nova Scotia's History". Today, in part 3, we focus on Robert Stanfield, who Paul believes is this province's best premier ever.

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CBRM explores alternatives to a new airport in Inverness

The Cape Breton Regional Municipality has voted to support Port Hawkesbury Mayor Brenda Chisholm Beaton's idea of a collaborative airport approach around the proposed Inverness airport. Reporter George Mortimer asks CBRM Mayor Cecil Clarke what that means. And we hear from Donald Savoie, he is an expert in regional economic development.

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Odd Jobs: meet a Cape Breton hospital chaplain

Our summer series, "Odd Jobs" visits Cape Bretoners with unique professions. Today, Associate Producer Nicole MacLennan introduces a person who provides care and comfort in some of life's most difficult moments... meet the chaplain at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.

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Nova Scotia Turning Point: Maritime Rights

Our series "Turning Points" about pivotal moments in Nova Scotia history continues with an exploration of the Maritime Rights Movement... writer and researcher Paul Bennett explains the movement... a time in the 20's when Nova Scotia and the other maritime provinces were looking to send a message to Ottawa.

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Nova Scotia Turning Point: Confederation

Paul Bennet has written a new book called "Turning Points: 15 Pivotal Moments in Nova Scotia's History". We launch a week long series of interviews with him... today, we look at Nova Scotia's entry into confederation... or what Joseph Howe called "that botheration scheme".

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Emma Stevens meets Sir Paul

We catch up with Emma Stevens from Eskasoni First Nation who is on her way home from the Vancouver concert where she met Sir Paul McCartney and got a shout out from him from the stage! Emma and her teacher Carter Chiasson describe their meeting with the famous Beatle.

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Our Footprint: Cape Breton Weather Mesonet

On our summer series "Our Footprint" about Canadians' impact on the Environment, CBC Cape Breton reporter Holly Conners profiles Jonathan Buffett, a dedicated young weather enthusiast whose private network - The Cape Breton Weather Mesonet - gathers weather and unique climate data around the Island.

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New money for the Strait Regional Centre for Education

There's a new equation for figuring out how education dollars are spent, we find out how it adds up for the Strait Regional Centre for Education. Paul Landry is the Regional Executive Director for the SRCE, he tells us the new funding formula has meant a bit of a windfall for them, and how they're spending the extra dollars in classrooms.

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Federal immigration minister visits Cape Breton

The Federal Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship is in Sydney this morning... we ask Ahmed Hussen about his visit to Cape Breton, and how his department's programs are operating here on the Island.

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Eskasoni expands

Eskasoni First Nation just got approval from the federal government to add a big chunk of land to the reserve. In 2016, they bought a couple of hundred acres of land, next door, at Castle Bay. Reporter Tom Ayers spoke to Alexander MacDonald, previous owner of one of the properties, and to Eskasoni Chief Leroy Denny about their plans for the parcel of land.

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Education Minister on new funding formula

How does the new funding formula for education add up? We ask Nova Scotia's Education Minister Zach Churchill about the new funding formula he announced earlier this year... which is supposed to mean that funding will no longer be tied to enrolment.

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Right whales in the wrong place

With six right whales dead so far this season, and another young whale entangled in fishing gear wandering somewhere in the Gulf of St. Lawrence... we speak with Philip Hamilton, a research scientist with the New England Aquarium, about the prospects for recovery for the species.

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Revitalization in downtown Sydney

Sydney's Charlotte St. is experiencing a mini boom... Reporter Tom Ayers finds out why... he asks Michelle Wilson, executive director of the Sydney Downtown Development Association, and Peggy MacAdam, owner of the Cape Breton Curiosity Shop, about the renewed sense of optimism.

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New director of the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education

School's out for summer, but the new leader at the helm of CB-Victoria Regional Centre for Education is buckling down to get ready for the new school year. Susan Kelley, recently named the new Regional Executive Director of Education for the CB-VRCE, is in her first week on the job.

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