Some say music is medicine and those at Hospice Cape Breton would agree. With the help of their music therapist, they've put together a song all about their summer memories in Cape Breton.

A petition circulating online this month has created a stir in the local music community. Artists and industry professionals are weighing in on recent changes to the East Coast Music Awards. Namely, a big staffing shake-up and adjustments to the submission criteria. The CBC's Erin MacInnis is here to talk about some of the concerns outlined in the petition, and how the association is responding.

We hear from people living in shelters at Pine Tree Park and how it's changing their lives.

We hear more about some of the new spaces and equipment at the new Breton Education Centre.

There's a windfall on the way for We'koq'maq First Nation. Residents of the Mi'kmaq community will soon get their share of a multi-million-dollar land settlement. We hear from We'koq'maq Chief John Leonard Bernard later this hour.

The new BEC opened its doors in September but it's just one part of the complex that's going to be in place in New Waterford.

This weeks Acadian Column is inspired by the spirit of Halloween.

All three parties are focusing on affordability in this election. Reporter Taryn Grant will tell us how their messages are landing with some voters.