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For those of you who follow the blues, you will know that John B Main is fast becoming a mainstay of the musical genre in Nova Scotia. Sharing he stage with the likes of Garrett Mason, Bill Stevenson and Myles Goodwin, his left hand single note stylings are giving the local blues scene a whole new drive. Today on "Ready and Able" John tells us about how living with a disability shaped his music and his outlook.

Nicole LeBlanc is an Acadian singer-songwriter from Chéticamp. She has been sharing her pride in her culture through music for several years now. She won a Vital award in the individual excellence category in 2020

Larry Dauphinee represents district 6 of Victoria County, which takes in the southern part of Ingonish, and north of Cape Smokey to the Seascape Cottages

Norman MacDonald represents district 8, which includes South Harbour, Dingwall, Aspy Bay, and Bay St. Lawrence.

Brittany MacLean is the creator of the Glace Bay High School’s Social Justice Group. She won a Vital award in 2020 in the individual excellence category.

In this edition of the People's School on Community Leadership, we discuss how to be peacemakers in our community.

The Ruby Project, provides free theatre programming and workshops. They've launched an audition guidance program for those who have had to pivot the way they do auditions during the pandemic.

Jennifer Ludlow spoke with the artistic/executive director of the Ruby Project, Shaelyn Varnes.

Tyler Simmonds is a fervent story teller.

He's created award winning films but, by far, one of his biggest passions is mental health.

He' spoken openly about his own mental health journey as a Black man, and is now bringing his experience to the big screen.

His film "The Search For Healing" will be featured in this year's Halifax Black Film Festival

The SPCA Thrift Store sees a spike in donations but a drop in shoppers and volunteers.

Cyril MacDonald represents district 3, which includes George’s River, Boisdale, Christmas Island, Eskasoni, Northside East Bay, and Coxheath.

Steve Parsons represents district 7, which includes Rt. 4 from Howie Centre to Irish Cove, Gabarus, Marion Bridge, and Mira Road.

Seeking Council, our weekly spotlight on municipal politics on Cape Breton. This edition we head to Richmond County. Shawn Samson represent district 1, which includes Petit De Grat, East Arichat, and Little Anse. Melanie Sampson represents district 3, which includes Evanston and Louisdale.