Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)

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.

  • 10 minutes 59 seconds
    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.

    21 March 2025, 3:10 am
  • 11 minutes 26 seconds
    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.

    19 March 2025, 3:10 am
  • 5 minutes 58 seconds
    Satellite ducks

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

    17 March 2025, 3:10 am
  • 10 minutes 5 seconds
    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. 

    17 March 2025, 3:10 am
  • 9 minutes 5 seconds
    Raising awareness and raising funds with Teal to Heal

    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. 

    13 March 2025, 3:10 am
  • 8 minutes 50 seconds
    A new sewage system for Ingonish

    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.

    12 March 2025, 3:10 am
  • 11 minutes 16 seconds
    Getting out of a rut on Highway 125

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

    12 March 2025, 3:10 am
  • 9 minutes 25 seconds
    Hair today, gone tomorrow - Gals and Guys closes after 61 years in business

    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.  Erin also touched base with customer Renee Ryan of Marion Bridge.


    11 March 2025, 3:10 am
  • 6 minutes 16 seconds
    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.

    7 March 2025, 4:10 am
  • 10 minutes 48 seconds
    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. 

    7 March 2025, 4:10 am
  • 4 minutes 31 seconds
    Handi-Trans swamped with calls for medical appointments

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

    7 March 2025, 4:10 am
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