Mainstreet Cape Breton

Feb 05 2025 39 ep. 11 mins 223

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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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Creating a suitable space for seniors in Sydney

Feb 05 2025 14 mins

In late January, building plans for a new Sydney guest home were put on hold. We'll speak to Frank Howell, board chair of the MacGillivray Guest Home Foundation.

Cape Breton University artist-in-residence Rose Morrison

Feb 04 2025 10 mins

We chat with Rose Morrison, a professional musician for more than 20 years, who has been touring and teaching internationally.

Seeking Council - Port Hawkesbury

Feb 03 2025 13 mins

Blaine MacQuarrie and Todd Barrett are councillors with the Town of Port Hawkesbury.

Cape Bretoner walks away from federal Liberal party bid

Feb 02 2025 8 mins

Sydney-Victoria MP Jaime Battiste has dropped out of the leadership race in favour of backing former Bank of Canada governor, Mark Carney.

Financial Innovation in Cape Breton

Jan 30 2025 11 mins

We hear from Paul Harrington of Cape Breton Capital Group about what they're up to when it comes to financial innovation in the community.

Check your bills!

Jan 29 2025 6 mins

Cst. Gary Fraser with the Cape Breton Regional Police speaks about the counterfeit $100 bills they've been finding around the CBRM today.

Exploring Innovation in Cape Breton: Doug Milburn pt. 2

Jan 23 2025 14 mins

We continue our series looking at people and organizations with a spark and desire to do things differently.

Re-inventing Yourself by Going Back in Time

Jan 22 2025 9 mins

Catherine Gillis spent 25 years working in an office environment within the insurance industry. She later found her calling as an interpreter at the Highland Village in Iona.

Exploring Innovation in Cape Breton: Doug Milburn pt. 1

Jan 20 2025 10 mins

We take a look at the people and organizations with a spark and desire to do things differently. As part of this series, we talk with Doug Milburn, engineer and co-founder of Protocase - the Sydney-based business that developed a custom manufacturing process.

Seeking Council - Inverness County

Jan 20 2025 13 mins

Claude Poirier represents district 1, which includes Cheticamp, Pleasant Bay, and Meat Cove.Blair Phillips represents district 2, which includes Grand Etang, Belle Cote, and most of the Margarees.