CBC Radio One - Sydney, NS

CBC Radio One out of Sydney, Nova Scotia isn't flashy. That's the point. It's the reliable voice of public broadcasting in Cape Breton, mixing national news from Ottawa with local stories that actually matter to people in the area. The morning show drags a bit - too many interviews with politicians who say nothing new. But the mid-day coverage of regional affairs is sharp, especially during fishing season or when the ferry to Newfoundland gets delayed. You get the usual CBC staples like As It Happens and The Current, but there's also space for Cape Breton-specific segments - think coverage of…