Joan Weeks

@PhonseJessome Hey Phonse. Sorry to hear you are going through this. I hope you are not alone.

There. It’s done. In 20 minutes the soothing waves of narco comfort will wash over me. I wait till they carry me away. Good bye #PTSD good bye friends.

@KingOnesock See Jean LaRoche’s latest piece on this? Interview with @skimber. #TwoOldCodgers cbc.ca/news/canada/no…

Hot off the presses - a new book on _Cape Breton in the Long Twentieth Century_, edited by Lachlan MacKinnon and Andrew Parnaby and featuring a who's who of contributors. Check it out: aupress.ca/books/120323-c…

@TimHoustonNS Maybe time for a female Justice Minister?

@KyleMooreCB We were away for a bit, so I was happy to wake up this morning and hear you on my radio!

I’m back!! So happy to be joining CBC Cape Breton. See you soon! 📺 📻

@KyleMooreCB Was so sorry to hear this news Kyle but I can assure you, there is a life after lay off. Often better!

Today is officially my last day with CTV Atlantic, after more than 10 years. I’ve worked alongside some amazing colleagues, and I’ve met a lot of great people over the years. Layoffs suck, but it’s not the end. For now, all I can say is thank you.

Information being provided by @InfoMorningCB today is critical in times of emergency. But I think we need to ask whether CBC NS should have done this over the weekend when the storm was in progress?

The average litre of bottled water has nearly a quarter million pieces of ever-so-tiny nanoplastics, detected and categorized for the first time by a microscope using dual lasers. cbc.ca/news/science/b….

IMPORTANT NOTICE to Transit users: Buses are not running. Transit Cape Breton and Handi-Trans is currently not operating due to labour stoppage by CUPE 759 union. More information to follow.

@mikekelloway Aw. I feel bad for the guy.

After the immense pain caused by what took place in the House of Commons on Friday, I firmly believe Antony Rota must resign. The Speaker holds an integral role in the House. It requires trust by all Parliamentarians, which Mr. Rota has lost.

We are excited to partner with Joneljim Construction to build a new on-campus residence with 12 apartment units, responding to student preferences for in-unit cooking options. Read more: cbu.ca/newsroom/relea…

As we gear up for Fall 2023 intake, we want to remind all our returning and new incoming students that securing housing and registering in courses plays a vital role in your student journey. To learn more and secure accommodations, visit cbu.ca/accommodations

Will Waterville sexual assaults’ investigation be a watershed… or another Shelburne? halifaxexaminer.ca/commentary/wil… by @skimber

Everyone at Acadiensis was deeply saddened to learn that Mi'kmaw elder and historian Daniel Paul died today at the age of 84. John Reid offers his reflections on the importance of Paul's book We Were Not the Savages. acadiensis.wordpress.com/2023/06/27/the…

Nova Scotia's last two premiers, @TimHoustonNS and @StephenMcNeil, campaigned on promises to fix our province's dysfunctional Freedom of Information system. Both reneged once elected. @robyndoolittle and @tom_cardoso report for the @globeandmail: theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…

AG finds more than $1M mismanaged by defunct Cape Breton employment agency | CBC News cbc.ca/news/canada/no…

It might be a good day to revisit this story by @CBSpectator on Island Employment. If you don't subscribe, here's one reason you should. The Strange Case of Island Employment capebretonspectator.com/2022/01/05/isl… via @CBSpectator

Woke up to hazy orange sky in Sydney this morning. Checked firesmoke.ca Fire smoke risks: canada.ca/en/environment…

Cuba desperately needs food and medical aid now. It also deserves an end to the longest-standing embargo in modern times. Canada can play a major role in promoting both outcomes. @skimber canadiandimension.com/articles/view/…