Information Morning - Cape Breton

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.

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.

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.

Bruce Morrison responds to concerns about the financial support for a new rink in Baddeck.

We speak with a resident of Victoria County who has put forward an alternative to the proposed rink renovation in Baddeck.

Ben Cowan-Dewar of Cabot Cape Breton elaborates on why Mabou's a great place for a golf course and responds to environmental criticisms.

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.

Damanpreet Singh advises international students not to be afraid to come forward if they're victims of sexual harassment or assault.

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.

Dr Ron MacCormick, at the Cape Breton Cancer Centre, is preparing for retirement after more than 45 years.