The Weekender

Revitalizing La Vieille Maison In Meteghan

On The Weekender podcast this week, La Vieille Maison in Meteghan is in a big contest that could revitalize the historic structure. Dan Robichaud with the society will speak on how you can help. Jakob Postlewaite talks to Ian White with Western Counties Regional Libraries about programming being offered this year. A dead whale washed ashore in Wedgeport this week. We spoke with Tonya Wimmer of the Marine Animal Response Society. And the Valley High School Hockey League boys all-star game took place this Sunday in Yarmouth. Julien Boudreau with the host-Par-en-Bas Sharks will tell us more. The Weekender is an award-winning news program produced by Y95 in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. The show tells the stories of the Tri-Counties – in-depth interviews, background stories, looks at the local entertainment and music scenes and so much more. It is our finger on the pulse of the region that includes Yarmouth, Digby, and Shelburne. There are now many ways to listen to the program. It originally airs Saturday at 9 a.m. on 95.5 CJLS in Yarmouth, 93.5 in Digby, and 96.3 in Shelburne. On The Weekender website, you can listen to individual interviews [https://www.cjls.com/the-weekender/]. You can listen through the embedded player at the top of this story, or you find the show on podcast platforms like Apple and Spotify. Just search for “Weekender Y95 CJLS” on your preferred podcast platform and follow the show to listen to this and future episodes. Do you have an idea about a subject you would like to see us tackle? Let us know! Call our news line: (902) 749-1919, contact us through our Facebook, Twitter or Instagram pages, or email us: news.cjls@radioabl.ca [news.cjls@radioabl.ca]

The Weekender: A Community Conversation On Healthcare With Health Minister Michelle Thompson

On The Weekender podcast this week, we have a recap of the Community Conversation on Healthcare in Nova Scotia, which was held at the Rodd Grand Hotel in Yarmouth on Wednesday, January 18. Health Minister Michelle Thompson and other health leaders addressed issues such as ER wait times, mental health, and COVID mandates. The Weekender is an award-winning news program produced by Y95 in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. The show tells the stories of the Tri-Counties – in-depth interviews, background stories, looks at the local entertainment and music scenes and so much more. It is our finger on the pulse of the region that includes Yarmouth, Digby, and Shelburne. There are now many ways to listen to the program. It originally airs Saturday at 9 a.m. on 95.5 CJLS in Yarmouth, 93.5 in Digby, and 96.3 in Shelburne. On The Weekender website, you can listen to individual interviews [https://www.cjls.com/the-weekender/]. You can listen through the embedded player at the top of this story, or you find the show on podcast platforms like Apple and Spotify. Just search for “Weekender Y95 CJLS” on your preferred podcast platform and follow the show to listen to this and future episodes. Do you have an idea about a subject you would like to see us tackle? Let us know! Call our news line: (902) 749-1919, contact us through our Facebook, Twitter or Instagram pages, or email us: news.cjls@radioabl.ca [news.cjls@radioabl.ca]

Coach Barron And His Co-Captains On The First-Place Yarmouth Mariners

The Yarmouth Mariners are in first place in the MHL, winners of seven straight ahead of their weekend games. I'm joined by Head Coach Laurie Barron and co-captains Kieran Burke and Ben Roode to talk more about the season and plans ahead.   The Eastern Canadian Fisheries Expo is coming back to Mariners Centre next weekend. Show Manager Shawn Murphy tells us what to expect at the event January 20th and 21st.   And there's lots of winter programs to help keep you active in our community. Matt Smith with Yarmouth Recreation stops by to talk about them, and how you can get involved. The Weekender is an award-winning news program produced by Y95 in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. The show tells the stories of the Tri-Counties – in-depth interviews, background stories, looks at the local entertainment and music scenes and so much more. It is our finger on the pulse of the region that includes Yarmouth, Digby, and Shelburne. There are now many ways to listen to the program. It originally airs Saturday at 9 a.m. on 95.5 CJLS in Yarmouth, 93.5 in Digby, and 96.3 in Shelburne. On The Weekender website, you can listen to individual interviews [https://www.cjls.com/the-weekender/]. You can listen through the embedded player at the top of this story, or you find the show on podcast platforms like Apple and Spotify. Just search for “Weekender Y95 CJLS” on your preferred podcast platform and follow the show to listen to this and future episodes. Do you have an idea about a subject you would like to see us tackle? Let us know! Call our news line: (902) 749-1919, contact us through our Facebook, Twitter or Instagram pages, or email us: news.cjls@radioabl.ca [news.cjls@radioabl.ca]

Yarmouth Politicians On The Year That Was And The One To Come

We spoke with local politicians to recap 2022 and look ahead to this year. Yarmouth Mayor Pam Mood, Warden John Cunningham, Yarmouth MLA and Liberal Leader Zach Churchill, West Nova MP Chris d'Entremont and Argyle MLA and PC Minister Colton LeBlanc all offered their views on the year that was and the one to come. The Weekender is an award-winning news program produced by Y95 in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. The show tells the stories of the Tri-Counties – in-depth interviews, background stories, looks at the local entertainment and music scenes and so much more. It is our finger on the pulse of the region that includes Yarmouth, Digby, and Shelburne. There are now many ways to listen to the program. It originally airs Saturday at 9 a.m. on 95.5 CJLS in Yarmouth, 93.5 in Digby, and 96.3 in Shelburne. On The Weekender website, you can listen to individual interviews [https://www.cjls.com/the-weekender/]. You can listen through the embedded player at the top of this story, or you find the show on podcast platforms like Apple and Spotify. Just search for “Weekender Y95 CJLS” on your preferred podcast platform and follow the show to listen to this and future episodes. Do you have an idea about a subject you would like to see us tackle? Let us know! Call our news line: (902) 749-1919, contact us through our Facebook, Twitter or Instagram pages, or email us: news.cjls@radioabl.ca [news.cjls@radioabl.ca]

MP Mike Kelloway On The Outlook For The Lobster Season

Dumping Day took place early last week in LFA 34. Jakob Postlewaite speaks with Parliamentary Secretary to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, and Cape Breton-Canso MP Mike Kelloway on the outlook for the season. The 2022 Timber Cup high school hockey tournament is back next weekend in Yarmouth. We talk to the head coaches of the host teams, Julien Boudreau of Par-en-Bas and Jake MacLeay of the Yarmouth Vikings. And, Easter Seals has opened an office on Main Street in Yarmouth. We'll chat with the president and CEO of the Nova Scotia branch Joanne Bernard about how they help those with disabilities. The Weekender is an award-winning news program produced by Y95 in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. The show tells the stories of the Tri-Counties – in-depth interviews, background stories, looks at the local entertainment and music scenes and so much more. It is our finger on the pulse of the region that includes Yarmouth, Digby, and Shelburne. There are now many ways to listen to the program. It originally airs Saturday at 9 a.m. on 95.5 CJLS in Yarmouth, 93.5 in Digby, and 96.3 in Shelburne. On The Weekender website, you can listen to individual interviews [https://www.cjls.com/the-weekender/]. You can listen through the embedded player at the top of this story, or you find the show on podcast platforms like Apple and Spotify. Just search for “Weekender Y95 CJLS” on your preferred podcast platform and follow the show to listen to this and future episodes. Do you have an idea about a subject you would like to see us tackle? Let us know! Call our news line: (902) 749-1919, contact us through our Facebook, Twitter or Instagram pages, or email us: news.cjls@radioabl.ca [news.cjls@radioabl.ca]