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October 28, 2008

CBC Radio One’s Maritime Magazine: How do you build a village?

cbc-radio-1“Sustainable” is a buzz-word these days. Sustainable-agriculture, sustainable-technology, sustainable-development. What about a sustainable rural community? Does that sound like a contradiction in terms? Communities across Atlantic Canada are struggling to survive… it’s a story we’ve heard before. But some people in Cape Breton are asking themselves the question, can you keep a village alive? Janna Graham takes us to Main-à-Dieu, Cape Breton, in her documentary, “How Do You Build A Village?” Listen online (you’ll need Real Player).


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