Mainstreet Cape Breton Podcast
1) An Accidental Villain
Linden MacIntyre's new book An Accidental Villain: A Soldier’s Tale of War, Deceit and Exile explores the little-known life of Sir Hugh Tudor.
2) Someone Else's Saint
"Someone Else's Saint: How a Scottish Pilgrimage Led to Nova Scotia" by author and St. Francis Xavier University professor Matthew R. Anderson, explores the legacy of St. Ninian in the Old World and t...Show More
3) Le Chameau
Three hundred years ago this week, the French ship Le Chameau sank off the coast of Cape Breton.
4) Giantstock
Giantstock III, a festival of music, camping and wrestling created by musician Andre Pettipas of Andre Pettipas and the Giants, is set to happen in Merigomish over the Labour Day weekend. This ye...Show More
5) Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is seeking Cape Breton volunteers to help record and maintain the graves of military service members who died in the two World Wars.
6) Forest walk documentary
Halifax filmmaker John Wimberly has created a docuseries, partially shot in Cape Breton, that aims to bring the experience of a walk in the forest to the small screen.
7) HMCS Glace Bay
Commander Paul Morrison, of Baddeck, recalls his time aboard the HMCS Glace Bay, which will be decommissioned this fall.
8) Pass the Puck podcast
Fourteen-year-old Fallyn MacIntosh joins us to discuss her podcast "Pass the Puck", an exploration of women in hockey and leadership, featuring the voices of top Canadian female athletes and coaches.
9) Hot August Nights
Cape Breton Regional Police Chief Robert Walsh addresses the incident that led to the canceling of the second evening of the classic car showcase, and what steps might be taken to allow the annual com...Show More
10) Sydney-Glace Bay debate excerpt: Economic Development
Seven of the eight candidates for the riding of Sydney-Glace Bay speaking at the all candidates forum hosted by CBC Cape Breton.You can watch the whole livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...Show More