Information Morning - Cape Breton

J Street Youth Centre says it needs $100,000 to continue to help kids in Sydney Mines, and has just launched a fundraising campaign.

Three people are running for mayor - that's the most in 24 years.  We hear from all three of them this week, up next is Archie MacLachlan.

Three people are running for mayor - that's the most in 24 years.  We hear from all three of them this week, beginning this morning with Jason Aucoin. 

The Coal Coast community garden is teaching students about growing their own food. 

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.

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.

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

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

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. 

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.