Mainstreet Cape Breton

Dec 11 2024 51 ep. 10 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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Christmas tree slim pickings

Dec 11 2024 7 mins  
Green Hills Farm owner Dave Mombourquette explains why you may be seeing fewer trees for sale in the CBRM this season.

Coming up at the HAT

Dec 10 2024 12 mins  
The Highland Arts Theatre has announced its 2025 Winter-Spring Mainstage Season.

Celtic Colours controversy pt. 3

Dec 10 2024 9 mins  
CEO of Celtic Colours International Festival, Leanne Birmingham-Beddow, responds to concerns voiced by society members.

Celtic Colours controversy pt. 2

Dec 09 2024 19 mins  
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.

Celtic Colours controversy pt. 1

Dec 09 2024 17 mins  
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.

Aquaculture frustrations

Dec 08 2024 14 mins  
A local organization that was created to help diversify the ocean industry in Cape Breton is giving away millions of dollars in funding to a provincial aquaculture group over frustrations with the provincial government's handling of the sector.

Accessible Curling

Dec 05 2024 10 mins  
We hear from Steve Deveaux. He's one of the organizers of a Friday afternoon league that takes place at the Sydney Curling Club. They are looking for new members for their accessible curling league.

Piping at SPEC

Dec 04 2024 11 mins  
At Sherwood Park Education Centre, there are over 100 students taking their first steps to become pipers. We hear what their music room sounds like and why they chose this musical route.

CBC Music Challenge: Riverview High School

Dec 04 2024 10 mins  
Last year, RHS was one of the top finalists in the country for this competition. We hear from Maggie Baldwin, Donavon Doyle, and Gerin Francis from Riverview about the song they're covering this year.

Giving Tuesday

Dec 03 2024 5 mins  
We hear from Cheryl Read with the Hospice Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton County about what they're up to this Giving Tuesday.