Angelo Spinazzola picks up ECMA nominations for First Nations and solo albums
(Singer-songwriter Angelo Spinazzola with a Grade 3 class in Eskasoni in 2011) After four years of teaching and recording in First Nations’ schools across Cape...
Cape Breton’s Famed Forest Stewards: The Christianos of Finewood Flooring
(Finewood Flooring - photo: Jessica Klein Herenbrink) On my way to visit Eastern Nova Scotia’s Woodlot Owners of the Year, Peter and Candace Christiano, I stop...
Death of a Salesman on now at CBU’s Boardmore Playhouse
(Betty Lou MacDougall (Linda), Steven Peters (Biff), and Matthew Boyd (Happy) - photo: Cape Breton University ) The Boardmore Theatre is lighting up the stage this...
A Mid-Winter cycling supper: Velo Cape Breton’s Annual Potluck – January 21
Whether your bicycle is facing winter roads or winter storage, the Velo Cape Breton Annual Potluck is a tasty winter break for island cyclists. On Saturday, January...
CAPR Radio presents Cyrus from the Trailer Park Boys at Daniel’s – January 19
(Bernie Robichaud brings his Cyrus: Dug Dealer or Public Speaker to town Thursday night) The nemesis of Julian, Ricky and Bubbles on Showcase’s hit TV series,...
Kim Dunn Trio to perform at fundraiser for Northside Community Guest Home – January 28
(Kim Dunn - photo: Murdock Smith) The Kim Dunn Trio are set to perform at the Northside Community Guest Home’s second annual Dinner Theatre and Silent Auction...
2011 a banner year for Celtic Colours International Festival
(Finale from the opening concert of the 2011 Celtic Colours International festival - photo: Louis De Carlo) By all accounts, 2011 was a banner year for the Celtic...
ACAP Cape Breton kicks off 20th anniversary celebrations with music and talk – January 9
(Heartwood Slacks, pictured here performing at Governors Pub in Sydney, will be helping ACAP Cape Breton kick off their 20th anniversary on Monday, January 9 at...
from the archives: EDITORIAL 01/03/02 (“Happy New Year”)
(Rock Ranger during ECMA 2002 - photo: Murdock Smith) from the archives: Here’s an editorial published just about 10 years ago along with some links to archived...
Minglewood rocks the New Year at Membertou Trade and Convention Centre, December 31
(Popular local supergroup The Privateers, pictured here performing on Sydney's Boardwalk during Canada Day Celebrations, will join Matt Minglewood rocking in...
