We speak with representatives from the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre in Shelburne, the Old Sydney Society Family of museums in Sydney and the Historical Acadian Village of Nova Scotia in Lower West Pubnico about how they are surviving the pandemic.

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How are museums handling the pandemic?

There is a lot of work happening in Cape Breton. Seasonal road work, construction of a new Marconi NSCC Campus, upgrades and expansions to local hospitals. The Cape Breton Partnership wants to build on these existing infrastructure projects to ensure businesses capitalize on the spin off and potential employees are connected to jobs.

Cape Breton Partnership launches local infrastructure campaign

We speak with former politician Graham Steele about his new book on the history of Nova Scotia politics... and what his research has revealed about the election cycle we're now in.

Graham Steele talks Nova Scotia Politics 1945 to 2020: From Macdonald to McNeil

Mary Pat Mombourquette worked with Yogi Muise on the board of the Cape Breton Miner's Museum, one of many volunteer positions he held. She shares memories of Muise.

Remembering Yogi Muise - Mary Pat Mombourquette recalls some memories.

Sophie Sawler attends St.FX University and also works at Koster Huis long term care home in Mabou. After seeing how the residents were affected by COVID-19 restrictions, she wanted to find a way to help them thrive.

University student from Mabou helps out local long term care home

We chat with Jamie Simpson, Author of "Eating Wild in Eastern Canada: A Guide to Foraging the Forrest, Fields & Shorelines," about naturally growing plants you can eat around Cape Breton.

Edible plants in Cape Breton

The Federal Transport Minister announced last week that Cruise ships will be allowed back in Canadian waters on November 1, 2021. For reaction to the news, we've spoke with Marlene Usher, the CEO of the Port of Sydney.

Cruise ships coming back to the Port of Sydney

Tours to Sable Island begin on Monday, July 19th. We chat with Matt Wallace, the President and Chief Pilot of Breton Air.

Breton Air offers trips to Sable Island

Ottawa and the province have pledged to spend more than 600 million dollars over the next five years. The money will be used to reduce fees, train new staff and cover higher salaries for workers who care for children outside the home.

Funding announcement on daycares in Nova Scotia

New Dawn Enterprises is building Nova Scotia's first net-zero community by adding a solar garden to the old radar base in Whitney Pier. We find out how that will make affordable housing even more affordable.

Funding announcement towards solar garden in Whitney Pier

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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