Best Breton Podcasts (2024)

We meet one of the Cape Breton participants in a new workshop series out of Screen Nova Scotia that's working to build up and diversify the local film industry.

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How To Access the Island’s Hidden Workforce 31:21

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There is a myth in Unama’ki - Cape Breton that the island has a talent shortage. In this episode, we explore how IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility) principles can help businesses overcome recruitment challenges by welcoming members of underrepresented communities. The conversation with Robyn Lee Seale from Build Nova Scotia and …

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Ce musicien archéologue breton part au Mexique à la recherche des sons perdus des Mayas 2:29

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durée : 00:02:29 - Ce musicien archéologue breton part au Mexique à la recherche des sons perdus des MayasBy France Bleu

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Il entretient un bunker de Plogoff qui devient site "Coup de cœur" de la Région Bretagne pour les Journées du Patrimoine 4:40

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durée : 00:04:40 - Il entretient un bunker de Plogoff qui devient site "Coup de cœur" de la Région Bretagne pour les Journées du PatrimoineBy France Bleu

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L'Aquagavotte de retour à la piscine de Carhaix 4:13

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durée : 00:04:13 - L'Aquagavotte de retour à la piscine de CarhaixBy France Bleu

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Le p'tit cours de Breton de Clément Soubigou 2:30

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durée : 00:02:30 - Le p'tit cours de Breton de Clément SoubigouBy France Bleu

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Acadian Culture with Ronald LaBelle: the second expulsion 10:16

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You know about the expulsion of the Acadians in 1755. But how much do you know about the SECOND expulsion of the Acadians??

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Postmedia CEO Andrew MacLeod on the fate of the Cape Breton Post 17:34

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The Saltwire Network now has a new owner. The head of Postmedia talks about what's next for the Cape Breton Post & the Chronicle Herald.

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Eskasoni gets into the shipyard business 8:04

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Eskasoni First Nation has teamed up with a national marine services company. Together, they're launching Eskasoni Shipyard on Sydney harbour.

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Infirmier pendant 22 ans, il fabrique des savons à la bière, au miel ou pour les chiens 4:18

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durée : 00:04:18 - Infirmier pendant 22 ans, il fabrique des savons à la bière, au miel ou pour les chiens - Infirmier pendant 22 ans, il fabrique des savons à la bière, au miel ou pour les chiensBy France Bleu

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Une chanson sur les couleurs 2:33

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durée : 00:02:33 - Une chanson sur les couleursBy France Bleu

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Holding on to artifacts and heritage 12:42

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Brian Budden is a former Glace Bay Firefighter who wants their 1931 firetruck restored and on display. We hear about the plans to make that happen.

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Open call for singers in Cape Breton 11:03

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Laurel Brown with the Inverness County Singers talks about what they do, what you can learn, and how much fun you can have.

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New president of the NSTU, Peter Day of Sydney Mines 8:18

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We meet the new president of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union, and find out what he hopes to accomplish this school year, as back-to-school season is upon us.

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Cape Breton band councillor is new co-chair of the Youth Council for the Assembly of First Nations 6:56

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Potlotek band councillor Isaiah Bernard has a little more on his plate these days. Bernard is one of two new co-chairs for the Assembly of First Nations Youth Council.

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Rankin MacSween announces candidacy 6:22

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Rankin MacSween is the latest candidate to announce that he is running for Mayor of the CBRM.

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les smartphones 2:29

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durée : 00:02:29 - les smartphonesBy France Bleu

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Is it time to re-open the road between Gabarus and Louisbourg? 6:03

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After the big wildfires in the mainland last year, there's been renewed focus on the old road between Louisbourg and Gabarus. It's long been closed with only one exit from Louisbourg and some community members are renewing the campaign to get it open again.

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Cape Breton schools install vaping detectors 8:14

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Our summertime reporter Emily Conohan is not long out of high school, where she says it was routine to see large groups of teens vaping in the washrooms. Now she's learned that a couple of Cape Breton high schools are installing vape detectors.

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The full meal deal on the new school lunch program 8:24

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Elementary schools in Nova Scotia will be rolling out a pay-what-you-can school lunch program starting in October. We get the meat and potatoes of how that will work.

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"Mémé dans les orties", la pièce de théâtre finistérienne sur le confinement est devenue un film 5:08

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durée : 00:05:08 - Un terrain de baseball à Plobannalec-Lesconil (29)By France Bleu

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les smartphones 2:45

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durée : 00:02:45 - Le p'tit cours de Breton de Clément SoubigouBy France Bleu

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New midwifery pilot coming to Inverness 7:42

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A first-of-its-kind collaboration between midwives and family doctors will be coming to Inverness.

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CBRM plans to buy land around public water supplies 4:56

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CBRM is seeking regulatory approval to spend just over a million dollars in the next two years buying private land to keep drinking water sources safe.

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Staff moves in to new NSCC Sydney Waterfront Campus this week 7:15

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More than 11-hundred students and staff will be starting the fall term at the new NSCC Sydney Waterfront campus next week.

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Kenavo comme on dit chez nous 0:06

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durée : 00:00:06 - Kenavo comme on dit chez nousBy France Bleu

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Sydney Airport flying high with new daily service to Halifax 10:28

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Pascan Aviation will make a welcomed landing on the Sydney airport schedule board this fall. The Quebec-based carrier is re-introducing a regular Sydney-Halifax route.

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New collaborative care clinic in Sydney River is "first of its kind" 8:04

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New digs for doctors and other health care services in Sydney River. We get the details on a new collaborative care clinic now under construction.

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un p'tit cours de breton à la plage 3:19

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durée : 00:03:19 - un p'tit cours de breton à la plageBy France Bleu

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Gold for Glen Breton 16:12

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We catch up with Lauchie MacLean, the president of Glenora Distillery, who tells us about the 4 medals they took home from the World Whisky Awards.

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New mural in downtown Sydney 4:52

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There's a bright new wall mural of a big colourful tree going up at the corner of Townsend and George streets in Sydney this week. We speak with the business-owner and artist behind the work.

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Ingonish library looking for a new home 6:34

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The Ingonish library needs to find a new home, and community members are being asked what they'd like to see in a new location.

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Quelques instruments de musique bretonne 2:27

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durée : 00:02:27 - Quelques instruments de musique bretonneBy France Bleu

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Pallet shelters arrive in Sydney 9:43

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The effort to set up rapid-response pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness in Sydney has been anything but rapid. Finally, the temporary housing units are due to arrive at Pine Tree Park later today.

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On chante en breton 1:35

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durée : 00:01:35 - On chante en bretonBy France Bleu

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Whither the jellyfish? 9:08

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If you've noticed fewer jellyfish at Cape Breton beaches this summer, you're not alone. We ask marine scientist Bruce Hatcher what might be keeping them away.

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Come along on a tour of Kidston Island 8:19

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The Kidston island tours explore history, environmental protection, and more.

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Les groupes de fest noz 5:09

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durée : 00:05:09 - Les groupes de fest nozBy France Bleu

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Turning Le Pointe into a tourism destination 7:33

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A historic point in Cheticamp that has been used as a dumping ground is being revitalized. Exciting plans to restore Le Pointe are well underway.

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The Minister of Education on violence in schools 17:00

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The education minister explains the latest on the province's plans to handle violence in schools. We also ask what's happening with Nova Scotia's new lunch program and cellphone policy, both which are supposed to roll out this fall.

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Indigenous connections between CBU & New Zealand 6:49

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Seven students in Indigenous Arts at CBU went to the Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand.

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C'est le 15 aout 0:05

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durée : 00:00:05 - C'est le 15 aoutBy France Bleu

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Remembering Chief Sandy Googoo 7:39

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There is a new festival happening in We’koqma’q First Nation the week before Celtic Colours. The Chief Sandy Googoo Music Festival will celebrate music, food, and culture.

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Municipal Money Matters - The CBRM Edition 12:58

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A look at the expenses incurred by CBRM councillors over the last four years reveals a wide range.

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Should Port Hawkesbury's main street have three lanes or four lanes? 11:32

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Port Hawkesbury residents will air their views on Reeves Street in an upcoming plebiscite. The main thoroughfare through the town has had three traffic lanes for the past five years. This fall's municipal election ballot will include a chance for residents to state their preferred number of lanes. CBC's Adam Cooke has an update.…