Mainstreet Cape Breton

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.

  • 19 minutes 24 seconds
    Seeking Council - CBRM

    Steve Parsons represents district 7, which includes Route 4 from Howie Centre to Irish Cove, as well as Gabarus, Marion Bridge, Mira Road and Membertou.

    And Steven MacNeil represents district 8, which includes part of Glace Bay, part of Reserve Mines, the French Road area, Donkin, Port Morien, Mira Gut, Albert Bridge, and Louisbourg.

    14 January 2025, 4:10 am
  • 9 minutes 39 seconds
    Changing climate, changing coast: protecting the past

    We're examining the threat climate change has to local history and what's being done about it.

    10 January 2025, 4:10 am
  • 8 minutes 5 seconds
    PowerSchool breach update

    Social insurance numbers of over 250 staff members of the Cape Breton Regional Centre for Education have been compromised. We hear from the Minister of Cyber Security and Digital Solutions with the province.

    10 January 2025, 4:10 am
  • 6 minutes 58 seconds
    An update about the open letter to Membertou Chief and Council

    We get an update from Candice Denny-Paul. She wrote an open letter to Chief and Council about the drug epidemic that is currently happening locally, including in Membertou.

    9 January 2025, 4:10 am
  • 9 minutes 2 seconds
    An open letter to Membertou Chief and Council

    Candice Denny-Paul talks about the letter she wrote to Chief and Council about the drug epidemic that is currently happening locally, including in Membertou. She's hoping this letter can open the door to further conversations that can help improve the community.

    7 January 2025, 4:10 am
  • 12 minutes 26 seconds
    Third person charged in Justin MacDonald disappearance

    Ken and Peggy MacDonald respond to the latest development in the case of their missing son.

    3 January 2025, 4:10 am
  • 19 minutes 38 seconds
    Celtic Colours has new transition team

    The society that runs Cape Breton's iconic Celtic Colours International Festival has reached a legal settlement with its recently fired board of directors, and a new six-person transitional board of directors has taken the reins.

    19 December 2024, 4:10 am
  • 7 minutes 31 seconds
    Christmas tree slim pickings

    Green Hills Farm owner Dave Mombourquette explains why you may be seeing fewer trees for sale in the CBRM this season.

    12 December 2024, 4:10 am
  • 12 minutes 57 seconds
    Coming up at the HAT

    The Highland Arts Theatre has announced its 2025 Winter-Spring Mainstage Season.

    11 December 2024, 4:10 am
  • 9 minutes 16 seconds
    Celtic Colours controversy pt. 3

    CEO of Celtic Colours International Festival, Leanne Birmingham-Beddow, responds to concerns voiced by society members.

    11 December 2024, 4:10 am
  • 17 minutes 18 seconds
    Celtic Colours controversy pt. 1

    Members of the society that runs the Celtic Colours International Festival have fired their entire board of directors, citing volunteer complaints, a deteriorating visitor experience and senior staff resignations.

    10 December 2024, 4:10 am
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