Information Morning - Cape Breton
CBC Podcasts & Radio On-Demand
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.
Location:
Sydney, NS
Networks:
CBC Podcasts & Radio On-Demand
Description:
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.
Twitter:
@InfoMorningCB
Language:
English
Contact:
CBC Cape Breton - Sydney 500 George Street Sydney, Nova Scotia B1P 1K6 (902) 595-5556
Episodes
"Memory kits" available at the library to connect with people who have memory loss
2/9/2025
Memory kits contain items to help spark memories and stimulate conversation. You can get them at the Cape Breton Regional Library.
Duration:00:07:39
Home sharing coming to NS for people who have disabilities
2/9/2025
People with disabilities in Nova Scotia are going to have a new option for choosing where they want to live.
Duration:00:14:05
A visit to the Coal Bowl Classic
2/5/2025
We hear from a young sports reporter as well as a long time referee at this year's Coal Bowl in New Waterford.
Duration:00:05:56
"The opportunities are endless with this technology": a revolution in infrastructure management in Inverness County
2/5/2025
We speak with the people in charge of a project to map out and organize infrastructure data for Inverness county to help make more efficient and effective decisions about maintenance and spending on things like sewer and water.
Duration:00:08:26
Acadian Culture with Ronald LaBelle: tragic songs of the sea
2/5/2025
In our column on Acadian culture, Ronald LaBelle tells us about tragic Acadian songs of the sea.
Duration:00:12:43
CBRM council update with Tom Ayers: waterfront development; old RCMP station; Trump & the budget
2/4/2025
Reporter Tom Ayers brings the latest from yesterday's Committee of the Whole meeting. We hear about the waterfront development in Sydney, an old RCMP station in Reserve Mines, and how Trump can impact the CBRM's budget.
Duration:00:08:32
Put your heart in it: heart health screening at the Mayflower Mall
2/4/2025
We speak with cardiologist Dr. Paul MacDonald about a heart health screening clinic that's coming up this weekend in Sydney.
Duration:00:07:32
Warm Your Bones
2/4/2025
We speak with one of the organizers of a new festival in Sydney to encourage people to get out and about in Winter.
Duration:00:07:34
Breathing easier: lung clinic improves outcomes for Cape Breton patients
2/3/2025
We speak with a health outcomes scientist for the Eastern Zone about the difference the community lung clinic is making at the Cape Breton Cancer Centre.
Duration:00:07:36
Cape Breton exporters preparing for tariffs
2/3/2025
Two large Nova Scotia exporters were preparing for the worst yesterday in anticipation of U.S. tariffs. We hear from the seafood industry and Port Hawkesbury Paper.
Duration:00:11:09
"Snowmageddon," one year later
2/2/2025
Today is the one year anniversary of the start of the big storm of 2024. We look back at some of the moments from that week.
Duration:00:13:18
Drug crisis in Membertou
2/2/2025
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.
Duration:00:08:33
"A Man Lies Here": the cheeky art of Murray Gallant
2/2/2025
Murray Gallant was well known for his cheeky and colourful woodcarvings. He passed away in May and now a new exhibit at Eltuek is honouring his life and works.
Duration:00:07:58
Inverness County expands Meals on Wheels
2/2/2025
Inverness county is planning to consolidate and expand meals on wheels services in the municipality as part of a wider food security program.
Duration:00:08:34
Bird Hour with Dave McCorquodale
2/2/2025
On the first Monday of each month, we host "The Bird Hour Phone-In." This month Dave McCorquodale is flying solo.
Duration:00:38:28
Snowmobilers from all over flocking to Cape Breton for white gold
1/30/2025
We talk with the President of one of the snowmobile clubs in Cape Breton who says he's seeing a steady stream of snowmobilers from the mainland and PEI, New Brunswick and Newfoundland as well.
Duration:00:10:17
US coal analyst thinks Donkin Mine will re-open - if coal prices rise
1/30/2025
An American analyst says it's likely the Donkin mine will restart eventually, if the price of coal goes back up. We get a perspective on the industry and hear from a miner who cannot wait to get back to work.
Duration:00:08:55
Happy Year of the Snake on the first day of Lunar New Year
1/29/2025
It is officially the year of the snake in the Lunar calendar but the celebrations are just starting for many communities. We hear from a newer organization that's been busy sharing Chinese heritage and culture with Cape Bretoners.
Duration:00:07:37
Baker’s Dozen Pop Up Food Market
1/29/2025
We speak with the entrepreneur and maker of moonshine jam who's behind a new monthly food-only market in Louisbourg.
Duration:00:07:54
Rhodena wind project accepted as part of NS Green Choice Program
1/29/2025
One of the successful candidates for the Provincial Green energy program to supply large scale users is planned for Creignish. We get an update on the Rhodena Wind project.
Duration:00:08:33