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Issues and Ideas is a show that features a wide variety of voices sharing their thoughts and perspectives about local people, issues and events on the Central Coast. You might hear a policy maker discussing new regulation, an artist sharing his creative process, an entrepreneur exploring sustainable business practices, or an author talking about her latest book.Regular contributors and segments include: the KCBX News team; travel correspondent Tom Wilmer's Journeys of Discovery; Father Ian D ...
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Emergency Medicine Chapter Summary Podcast
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Emergency Medicine Chapter Summary Podcast
John Hardwick and the residents of Cook County
Educational podcasts created for and by emergency Medicine residents. This podcast does not represent the views of Stroger Hospital, Cook County Human Health Services or the Stroger Emergency Medicine Residency
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.
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Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
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Ellen Furey is new artist-in-residence at CBU
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It's a homecoming for CBU's new Artist in Residence, Ellen Furey, who is originally from Sydney but now lives in Montreal. She talks about her work and what she has planned by way of community events.
Jeff Fraser is the Executive Director of the Emergency Health Services Branch at the Department of Health and Wellness. He talks about how the province is adding a second air ambulance service between Sydney and Halifax.
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Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
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Province & First Nations cooperating on governance of Kluscap Protected Area
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We find out how the Province and UINR have agreed to share management of part of the Kluskap Wilderness area as part of the first Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area in Nova Scotia.
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Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
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Minister of Advanced Education on the development of a student housing strategy
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For students, finding a good place to rent can be especially difficult, between moving to a new place, needing to make the most of student loans, and navigating the rental market for the first time for many. The province is hoping to ease their troubles with its first ever student housing strategy.
Gail Tomblin-Murphy is the Vice President of Research, Innovation, and Discovery, she is also Chief Nurse Executive at Nova Scotia Health. She talks about what needs to happen to make sure all healthcare workers in Nova Scotia are working to their full scope of practice.
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South SLO County Womenade and raising goats and sheep for meat
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(air date 1-23-23) San Luis Obispo County Womenade has retired, but services continue on the Central Coast- including with the South SLO County Womenade. Fr. Ian visits a goat and sheep farm on Playing With Food.By Carol Tangeman
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Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
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Jaime Battiste may launch legal challenge of boundary changes
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MP Jaime Battiste says the new electoral boundaries map is a violation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
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Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
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Dan Leger on his new book about Stephen McNeil
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A feature interview with Dan Leger, on his new book "Stephen McNeil: Principles and Politics"
Adam Cooke is Information Morning's municipal affairs correspondent in the Strait.
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Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
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ER CHANGES: What does a physician assistant do?
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Physician assistants will be part of the new plan to improve emergency care in the province. Peter Thibeault is the Nova Scotia Director for the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants, he talks about the expanded role they'll be taking on.
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Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
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ER CHANGES: Doc says patients are putting themselves at risk by avoiding the ER
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Doctor Joan Salah is a family physician who also works at the Northside Urgent Treatment Centre. She is concerned that lengthy ER waits are preventing people from seeking potentially life saving care there.
Dr. Jan Sommers is the Nova Scotia doctor in charge of a pilot project to provide virtual care in the emergency room.
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Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
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Translating the Mi'kmaq Honour Song into sign language
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Making the Honour Song accessible to a new audience. We learn about a project to translate the Honour Song into a form of sign language that includes the use of old Mi'kmaq signs.
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Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
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ER CHANGES: interview with Cape Breton doc Margaret Fraser
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Dr. Margaret Fraser is a family physician who also works in the emergency department at the Cape Breton Regional. We spoke with her to get her opinion on the new changes.
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Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
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ER CHANGES: interview with the head of acute care for the eastern zone
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Michelle DePodesta is the Executive Director of Acute Health Services for the eastern zone. She talks about the shortage of nurses and how the new ER measures will be implemented on the ground in Cape Breton.
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Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
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ER CHANGES: interview with head of innovation for NS Health + Katherine Snow
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Gail Tomblin-Murphy is Vice-President of Research, Innovation and Discovery for Nova Scotia Health. She spoke with Reporter Tom Ayers about how these roles will work in ER waiting rooms.
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Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
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Health minister Michelle Thompson on changes coming to emergency departments
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Nova Scotia's Minister of Health Michelle Thompson talks about changes announced yesterday to help improve how ER's work in Nova Scotia.
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Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
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The Port of Sydney wants independence from the CBRM
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CBRM has agreed to discuss a new governance structure with port officials. They want some independence to go after investments and generate economic activity. We hear from the Chair of the Port of Sydney.
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Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
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New premier of the Yukon is from Cape Breton
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The new Premier of the Yukon, Ranj Pillai, grew up in Inverness county. We find out what drew him northward and what keeps him there.
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Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
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CBRM council report with Tom Ayers: a new structure for the port corporation?
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Last night council talked about giving autonomy to the Port of Sydney and made strides on waterfront development. Reporter Tom Ayers provides details.
Janet Hazelton is the head of the NSNU. She joins us to talk the about high vacancy rates, the highest of which are at the Cape Breton Regional, and what she heard yesterday from the Premier about how the Province is going to address the issue.
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Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
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Province to limit clearcutting on Crown land to 10 percent
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Ryan McIntyre is the Resource Manager with the Department of Natural Resources in the western region and he shares details on the creation of a new high production forest zone in Nova Scotia and how it's meant to support more ecological forestry.
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Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
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Family doc Ken Murray closes up practice after 50 years Down North
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Dr. Ken Murray talks about his first couple of weeks of retirement after 50 years working Down North.
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Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
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Fiona victims can't figure out why they didn't qualify for Red Cross relief funding
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Though it's been weeks since applications for financial aid closed, many people are still wondering why they didn't qualify for help from the Red Cross. Our Cape Breton Current Affairs Correspondent Brittany Wentzell spoke to one person who was denied financial help. She also spoke with MLA Kendra Coombes who says she's had many complaints to her o…
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Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
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Courageous or Crazy: Dr Hilda Tremblett on her new memoir
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The entertaining Dr. Hilda Tremblett of Big Bras d'Or talks about her new memoir, describing her adventures as a young medical student in the 50s.
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Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
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New Academic Director of Black Health at Dalhousie has roots in the Pier
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Dr. Leah Jones is the first ever Academic Director of Black Health at Dalhousie. Her folks also happen to be from Cape Breton.
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Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
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Female hockey players still finding it hard to get ice time in the CBRM
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We get an update on The Cape Breton Blizzard Female Hockey Association's attempts to get equitable access to ice time from the President Christina Lamey.
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Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
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Victoria County warden responds to concerns over rink project
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Bruce Morrison responds to concerns about the financial support for a new rink in Baddeck.
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Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
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Nova Scotia Health teaming up with Ally Centre to reduce sepsis in hospitals
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The rate of serious infections in CBRM hospitals is continuing to climb. We hear about efforts by the health authority and the Ally Centre to bring those numbers down.
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Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
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Feature interview: Ben Cowan-Dewar, CEO of the Cabot Group
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Ben Cowan-Dewar of Cabot Cape Breton elaborates on why Mabou's a great place for a golf course and responds to environmental criticisms.
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Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
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Is the Baddeck rink reno going in the right direction?
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We speak with a resident of Victoria County who has put forward an alternative to the proposed rink renovation in Baddeck.
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SLO city's upcoming community forum, rain water and the drought, and the Wine History Project of San Luis Obispo County
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SLO city's two-year budget planning process is underway, and a community forum is scheduled for January 26, 2023. A certified hydrogeologist discusses the water crisis on the Central Coast, and what effect our current storms could have on the ongoing drought. We'll hear from Libbie Agran, the Founder of the Wine History Project of San Luis Obispo C…
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Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
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Advocates say cost of living increases are hurting the most vulnerable Nova Scotians
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Leaders of groups that help struggling Nova Scotians spoke to MLAs yesterday. The executive director of Nova Scotia's Centre for Policy Alternatives joins us to talk about the meeting, and what needs to happen to lift people out of poverty.
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Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
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Dr. Ron MacCormick, part 2: on changes in cancer treatment, and what he learned from his patients
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Cape Breton oncologist Dr. Ron MacCormick is set to retire after 45 years. We talk to him about changes in cancer treatment and what he has learned from his patients.
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Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
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The president of the CBUSU urges students to report sexual harassment
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Damanpreet Singh advises international students not to be afraid to come forward if they're victims of sexual harassment or assault.
Dr Ron MacCormick, at the Cape Breton Cancer Centre, is preparing for retirement after more than 45 years.
It's the January edition of Information Mornings Bird Hour Phone-In. We invite you to call our bird experts - Dave Harris and Dave McCorquodale - with your questions or observations.
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Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
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A re-boot for the Cape Breton Council of Seniors
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Town House in Glace Bay is looking for your nominations for its upcoming Influence Awards that recognize outstanding seniors in Cape Breton.
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Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
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Cape Breton roofer working flat-out into the winter
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A Cape Breton roofer says he normally stops operations in December but he'll be working as much as he can this winter to try to shore up homes damaged by Fiona.
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Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
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MADD says Cape Bretoners are getting the message
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MADD Cape Breton took part in hundreds of check stops over the holidays. Our Cape Breton Current Affairs Correspondent Brittany Wentzell spoke to the President of the Cape Breton Chapter of MADD.
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Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
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Cape Breton "Green hydrogen" project goes to environmental assessment
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The company EverWind Fuels is looking to develop a hydrogen and ammonia production facility in Point Tupper. Last month, they filed documents with the province for an environmental assessment and they are accepting public feedback until January 18th.
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Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
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An invitation from Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church on Christmas Eve
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Vladimir Putin has ordered his troops in Ukraine to observe a unilateral cease-fire to accommodate Orthodox Christmas celebrations. Father Roman Dusanowskyj talks about tonight's special services at the Holy Ghost Ukrainian Church in the Pier.
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Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
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Acadian culture with Ronald LaBelle: a tale of ingenuity from Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine
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In our Acadian column today, Ronald LaBelle focuses the Magdalen Islands.
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Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
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Year-end interview: Keith Bain, Victoria-The Lakes
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We continue our series of year end interviews. Keith Bain is the MLA for Victoria-The Lakes and the Speaker of the House.
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Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
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Raising the alarm about rooming houses in the CBRM
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CBRM officials say the number of complaints about homes being converted into rooming houses is increasing and they say that's a concern for fire safety.
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Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
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Year-end interview: John White, Glace Bay-Dominion
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We continue our series of year end interviews. John White is the MLA for Glace Bay-Dominion.
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Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
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Year-end interview: Kendra Coombes, Cape Breton Centre-Whitney Pier
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We continue our series of year end interviews. Kendra Coombes is the MLA for CB Centre-Whitney Pier.
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Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
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Year-end interview: Fred Tilley, Northside-Westmount
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We continue our series of year end interviews. Fred Tilley is the MLA for Northside-Westmount.
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Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
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Year-end interview: Brian Comer, Cape Breton East
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We continue our series of year end interviews. Brian Comer is the MLA for Cape Breton East, and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions.
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What is the avenue for a public voice in the education system?
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The province launched a survey to get your thoughts on the education system. Information Mornings Current Affairs Correspondent Brittany Wentzell talks about why the survey was created and how people are feeling about the current education model.
