Dr. Mike Corcoran and Heather Keating, CVT will open the doors to the treatment area and explain what happens when you r pet goes back for tests like radiographs, bloodwork or ultrasound. We'll also take time on the podcast to talk about different medical conditions to help pet parents understand better how to help their pets. Finally, we'll have episodes where we talk to specialists about how their practice is different, and what they offer.
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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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By seeking the stories of our ancestors, we find our own. Through the lens of genealogy, host Heather Murphy invites you to embark on a transformative quest of self-discovery, enabling you to cultivate self-awareness, forge meaningful connections, and embrace a life filled with resilience and joyful authenticity. Be inspired to take your own journey into the branches of your family tree, illuminating the stories of your ancestors and empowering you to discover your true self. Through researc ...
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The Creative Soul Podcast is a space to uncover your creative soul. We have conversations with inspiring creatives about the transformative magic of the creative process. Your host, Leya Van Doren shares from the heart stories about her own personal journey, and will inspire you along your path where creativity and spirituality intersect. We explore topics on healing, self-love, relationships, expression, travel, herbalism, astrology, ancestral healing, and tapping into your own unique creat ...
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Joshua Sotelo, Pelumi Adedoyin, and Heather Kerr are all a part of the cast of Mamma Mia, happening at the Savoy Theatre. They speak about what got them into acting and singing.
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Eskasoni rapper, Gearl, talks about his new music. He released a new album in March called Stone Tape Theory and another album in May called Gearl Ji'j.
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Ep 127: ft. Shannon Keating on Connecting to your Authentic Self (+ Details on The Soul Radiance Retreat!)
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Shannon Keating is a Holistic Life Coach for Women, Teen Girls in Middle/High School, & Young Adult Women in College. She supports women with self empowerment, self love, and gaining the tools to cultivate self awareness guiding them back home to their hearts. In this episode, we discuss: Healing from an eating disorder holistically Navigating comp…
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Episode 5 - Allergic Reactions: Getting Puffy from Pollinators
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In this episode we'll use bee stings in dogs as a model for discussing Type 1 hypersensitivity (allergic) reactions. Don't worry, we discuss lots of other species as well! For most episodes, we share images on social media to supplement the information we share. Instagram: @beyondthebackpodcast Facebook: Beyond the Back Podcast (Facebook) Please co…
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‘A girl, her Gramma and the Shore!’ by Charlene Graham
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Charlene Graham wrote a children's book inspired by time spent along the shore in Schooner Pond with her oldest grandchild. The book details the experience of the five senses as they explore beside the ocean together.
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Gordon MacDonald is councillor for district 1 which serves Sydney Mines, the Tobin Rd area of North Sydney, Florence, Little Pond, and Alder Point.
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Ep 126: ft. Heather Eck on Synesthesia and Color Therapy
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HEATHER ECK is a multimedia abstract artist and writer. Heather interprets people, places, and experiences through color, a condition known as synesthesia. Her work has been exhibited in more than 30 shows, and she offers an inspiring perspective on connecting healing through color, symbolism, and form. In this episode we discuss: Leya's experience…
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Episode 4 - Ultrasound: Scan it 'til it Megahertz
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In this episode, Heather and Mike explore ultrasound. You've probably seen ultrasound used to look at a fetus either IRL or on your favorite TV show, but it can do so much more than that. Learn how useful it is, how it tells us different things form radiographs, and why it requires a funny haircut (don't worry, fur grows back). For most episodes, w…
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This is part of a new series in honour of the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton University. Wendy Bergfeldt will be joined by 50 people who have helped shape CBU into what it is today. Mary K. MacLeod speaks about Bob Morgan. She also talks about her readings from the 1980's and 1990's.
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50 Voices at 50: 10 - Paul MacDougall and Jason Loxton
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This is part of a new series in honour of the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton University. Wendy Bergfeldt will be joined by 50 people who have helped shape CBU into what it is today. Scholars Paul MacDougall and Jason Loxton speak about Dr. Erwin Zodrow, the wide array of fossils he found, and how much he has published.…
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This is part of a new series in honour of the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton University. Wendy Bergfeldt will be joined by 50 people who have helped shape CBU into what it is today. Len Chiasson speaks about building the campus back in the 1970's.
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50 Voices at 50: 8 - Jane Arnold and Heather Sparling
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This is part of a new series in honour of the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton University. Wendy Bergfeldt will be joined by 50 people who have helped shape CBU into what it is today. Jane Arnold and Heather Sparling speak about Gaelic scholar Kay MacDonald and Sister Margaret Beaton.
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50 Voices at 50: 7 - Mary Keating and Keith Brown
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This is part of a new series in honour of the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton University. Wendy Bergfeldt will be joined by 50 people who have helped shape CBU into what it is today. Mary Keating and Keith Brown talk about the community connection and the evolution of Cape Breton University. Music by Howie MacDonald.…
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50 Voices at 50: 5 - Chris MacDonald and Richard MacKinnon
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This is part of a new series in honour of the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton University. Wendy Bergfeldt will be joined by 50 people who have helped shape CBU into what it is today. Chris MacDonald and Richard MacKinnon speak about the legacy Doug MacPhee left behind. Music by Doug MacPhee.
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This is part of a new series in honour of the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton University. Wendy Bergfeldt will be joined by 50 people who have helped shape CBU into what it is today. Sheldon MacInnis speaks about the Cape Breton connection and Celtic music. Music by The Sons of Sky.
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Ep 125: What Nature Teaches Me about Creativity
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Tune into this solo episode where Leya shares how she has developed a deep connection to nature, and what nature has taught her about her own creative soul. We discuss how nature and creativity are mirrors, connecting with our childhood self, and Leya shares personal stories about how plants got re-introduced in her life and how nature has inspired…
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This is part of a new series in honour of the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton University. Wendy Bergfeldt will be joined by 50 people who have helped shape CBU into what it is today. Todd Hiscock speaks about the influence of Elizabeth and Harry Boardmore. Music by Howie MacDonald.
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This is part of a new series in honour of the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton University. Wendy Bergfeldt will be joined by 50 people who have helped shape CBU into what it is today. Lachlan MacKinnon speaks about Donald MacGillivray and his contributions to CBU. Music by Ian MacDougall.
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50 Voices at 50: 1 - Bette MacDonald and Maynard Morrison
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This is part of a new series in honour of the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton University. Wendy Bergfeldt will be joined by 50 people who have helped shape CBU into what it is today. Bette MacDonald and Maynard Morrison speak about how much Elizabeth and Harry Boardmore influenced their lives.
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This is part of a new series in honour of the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton University. Wendy Bergfeldt will be joined by 50 people who have helped shape CBU into what it is today. Laurianne Sylvester shares her memories and speaks about the legacy of Dr. Murdena Marshall and Sister Dorothy Moore. Music by Morgan Toney.…
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Episode 3 - Acupuncture: Get to the Point
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This week we're talking to a special guest: Dr. Jen Lally from Oasis Veterinary Hospital in Martinez CA. She's a veterinarian who is certified in acupuncture. She also happens to do regular acupuncture on my dog, Maya. She'll tell us all about acupuncture for animals, how veterinarians get certified for acupuncture and we have a few fun tangents (o…
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Book launch: Cape Breton in the Long Twentieth Century
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Join us at the Old Sydney Society for the launch of a collection of essays edited by Andy Parnaby and Lachlan MacKinnon titled Cape Breton in the Long Twentieth Century: Formations and legacies of industrial capitalism
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Ep 124: ft. Maria Brito on Art in the Digital Age and Dispelling Myths about Creativity
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Maria Brito is an award-winning New York-based contemporary art advisor, curator and the bestselling author of “How Creativity Rules The World” (HarperCollins). A Harvard graduate, originally from Venezuela, Brito has been selected by Complex Magazine as one of the 20 Power Players in the Art World she was named by ARTNEWS as one of the visionaries…
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Mayor Amanda McDougall will not be running for mayor in the fall
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Mayor Amanda McDougall joins Wendy Bergfeldt to explain why. She also reflects on her time spent in office.
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Editor and publisher of the Cape Breton Spectator, Mary Campbell, passed away. We hear from Tim Bousquet, who worked with her on several projects.
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Episode 2 - Radiographs: Not So Black and White
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Today, we'll be talking about X-rays! What are they, why do we take them? What does your pet experience when they're getting radiographs? What are the limitations of what we learn from them? We enjoyed recording this one and we hope you enjoy the episode and learn at the same time. For most episodes, we share images on social media to supplement th…
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This week on Mainstreet, we're bringing you a series about the varying experiences of entrepreneurship on Cape Breton Island. We're calling it "The Ins and Outs of Small Business". Our next stop is the Ager Lane Flower Farm and Event Space in Big Bras d'Or.
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We continue our series on small businesses in Cape Breton with a visit to the Green Hills Christmas tree farm in Albert Bridge.
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A new $4.3 million NSERC Alliance-Mitacs Accelerate Grant will support a partnership between the Atlantic First Nations Water Authority (AFNWA) and Dalhousie University to help the organization in their mission to deliver world-class drinking water and wastewater treatment guided by Indigenous knowledge and values.…
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Exploring Hungarian Roots | Linda Broenniman
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Linda Broenniman knew little about her Hungarian heritage until a surprising revelation at the age of 27 changed everything. Discovering her Jewish roots and the heroic actions of her family members during the holocaust became a turning point in her quest to delve deeper into her family's past. With warmth and authenticity, Linda reflects on the pe…
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We continue our visit to Mullins Rite Stop in Albert Bridge with a conversation with current co-owners Andrea Hawrylak and Alice Mullins.
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In the first installment of our series "The Ins and Outs of Small Business", we visit Mullins Rite Stop in Albert Bridge, and speak with former co-owner Ed Mullins.
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Bruce Morrison is Warden, and councillor for district 3, which includes the village of Baddeck. And Barbara Longva represents district 4, which includes Baddeck Bay, St Ann's Bay, Big Harbour, Englishtown, New Campbellton, New Harris, Kelly’s Mountain and North Shore to Wreck Cove.
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Tune into this week's solo episode where Leya shares a mini message on changing our mindsets on how we view success and how we can start creating for our future self, and creating our legacy. We talk about: Changing your definition of success Creating for your legacy The one question you can ask yourself today to create for your tomorrow Being prou…
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The manufacturer of the temporary shelters coming to Sydney explains how the units are constructed, and what it's like to stay in one.
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Connecting to Jewish Identity By Exploring Her Family Tree | Fayge Horesh
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As a public historian, Fayge had always been interested in history. It wasn't until she moved to West Philadelphia, close to where her ancestors lived, that she began her search in earnest. Her exploration was also intertwined with her reconnection to Judaism, prompting a deeper desire to understand her family's story. Fayge shares how delving into…
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Episode 1 - Why We Do the Sweet Things We Do
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In this first episode, we'll dive into some of the reasons we have the treatment area in the first place. There are several good reasons why we don't just do everything in the exam room, and a lot of these are because of your pet's comfort. Enjoy this premiere episode. For most episodes, we share images on social media to supplement the information…
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Pilot program for food security in Louisbourg
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The New Food Initiatives and Security project will provide a range of services for those who live in rural parts of CBRM (between Hornes Road and Louisbourg).
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Kiwanis members Wayne Weatherbea and Ralph Jeans sit down with Wendy Bergfeldt to talk about the Kiwanis Pool and their involvement with the club over the last several decades.
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Kiwanis member John Nash sits down with Wendy Bergfeldt to explain how the club was involved in literacy it its early years.
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100 Years of Kiwanis: Kiwanis Festival of Music, Speech, and Drama
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Kiwanis member Carol Ripley sits down with Wendy Bergfeldt to talk about club and the Kiwanas Festival of Music, Speech, and Drama.
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100 Years of Kiwanis: Heart Health Clinic
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Sandy Scott has been a Kiwanis member for decades, involved in most aspects. He sits down with Wendy Bergfeldt to explain the heart health clinic.
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Dan MacDonald on the possibility of light-rail service in CBRM
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The province has granted over half a million dollars to CBU to do a study on how feasible it would be to put a light-rail service system in CBRM. We hear from the engineer responsible for the study, Dan MacDonald.
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Elder Dog Canada is a volunteer organization that helps elderly people to look after their dogs. We have the outreach coordinator and a volunteer in studio to talk about the CBRM chapter.
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Ep 122: ft. Val Alcorn on Herbal Bitters, Ancestors, and Gardening as a Spiritual Act
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Val is an herbalist, gardener, writer, and artist. She is the owner of Woodspell Apothecary where she cultivates resources for folks to connect to the plant world around them. In this episode we talk about: The mythical nature of the forest The connection between fairytales and the forest Working with fear in nature Connecting to ancestors through …
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Ep 121: The Poetry of Plant Magic - A 4 Week Creative Writing Workshop
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Tune into this week's solo episode as Leya shares all the details behind the upcoming creative writing workshop, The Poetry of Plant Magic! The Poetry Of Plant Magic Connect To Your Writing Practice & Deepen Your Connection With Nature When: April 9th-April 30th, 2024 Where: Anywhere in the world via Zoom 4 weekly creative writing sessions Creative…
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Ep 120: ft. Brooke Novick on Plant Medicine and Microdosing with Intention
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Brooke Novick is a licensed psychotherapist and graduate of the Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies and Research program at the California Institute of Integral Studies. She has worked for a psilocybin retreat company, assisted a shaman during Ayahuasca ceremonies, and has years of experience working with individuals, couples, and groups. In this episod…
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Exploring Multiple Truths Through Family History and Curiosity | Julie Pham
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Julie Pham, a Vietnamese boat person, shares her family's journey as refugees fleeing communism and establishing a new life in the United States. Through Julie's experiences and insights as a historian, listeners will explore the power of multiple truths, the push and pull factors of immigration, and the dynamics of being an insider and an outsider…
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Ep 119: Creative Habits, Writing to Feel, and Friendship Breakups
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In this solo episode, Leya shares the two intentions she made for 2024 and how sticking to her habits has created more stability, structure, and safety. We discuss: The changing of the seasons What Leya loved about winter this year The hardest part about sticking to your habits Writing as an act of embodiment Feeling your feelings Friendship breaku…
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Unraveling Their Family's Departure During Iran's Golden Age | Danielle and Galeet Dardashti
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Join Danielle and Galeet Dardashti as they share their journey of discovery to learn why their father's family left Iran during the Golden Age for Jews. With limited access to records to answer their questions, the sisters relied on interviewing over 85 individuals, including family members, scholars, and unexpected acquaintances. They have reconst…
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