Mainstreet Cape Breton

Mainstreet Cape Breton

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Mainstreet Cape Breton episodes

  • Music as Palliative Care
    Jennifer Doyle passed away in September 2020 at the age of 40. In the months prior, she took part in the music therapy program supported by the Hospice Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton County. Her mother Debbie Doyle speaks about the solace music provided Jennifer in the months prior to her passing.
    11 min
  • Molly's Mission
    Twelve-year-old Molly Wadden, who is battling bone cancer, is using her passion for music to help other kids. She and her dad have been performing at local venues to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Caleb's Courage.
    14 min
  • The Royal visit
    There's been lots of talk around the 3 day Royal visit to Canada with the Prince and the Dutchess of Cornwall. They're touching base in two provinces and a territory. We spoke to David Johnson, a professor at CBU and academic writer, about his thoughts on their visit.
    19 min
  • Male Athlete of the Year Nominee - Osman Omar
    When the opportunity to shine playing basketball was taken away from him, Osman "Ozzy" Omar took it upon himself to find away to play. He's one of the best players in the country - nominated for U SPORTS Male Athlete of the Year. We spoke to him about his basketball journey and what brought him to Cape Breton.
    8 min
  • Dr. Rex Dunn to receive honorary Doctorate from CBU
    Over his 43-year career in medicine, Dr. Dunn has dedicated his career to advancing vascular care at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, caring for thousands of people in the region. He is also known for his leadership, and as a proponent of teamwork and collaboration while providing care to his patients.
    13 min
  • 'Food bucks' help put healthy meals on tables
    A program that helps households that are experiencing food insecurity to access locally grown food from farmers' markets has been steadily expanding over the past few years. We'll get an update on the Nourishing Communities Food Coupon Program.
    9 min

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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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