Monday, December 24th
CHRISTMAS EVE ON MAINSTREET

Christmas is a time for family. That's why so many of us spend ridiculous amounts of time and money travelling home for the holidays. For the lucky ones, the trip goes smoothly and there are plenty of picture-perfect moments. For others, bad weather, cancelled flights and treacherous roads make it a memorable journey for all the wrong reasons. On Christmas Eve this year, Elizabeth Logan will be hosting a special edition of Mainstreet. In preparation for the big show, we would like to hear your most memorable "I'll be home for Christmas" stories -- the highlights and the lowlights. Call talkback: 420-4488 or 1-888-686-6246. We want to hear your stories from start to finish... and please add a song request too! We'll play your stories and musical selections on air. Tune into Mainstreet this Christmas Eve between 3:30 pm and 6 pm on CBC Radio One.

Talk to us. We want to know what you think about the stories we bring you on Mainstreet. If you have a comment or a story idea, get in touch. Call Talkback at 420-4488 or 1-800-686-6246. Or email us.


The crew driving the bus on Mainstreet - Michal Roberge, Stephanie Domet, Diane Paquette, to name just a few.



Young Canada Reads
Coming Up!
Mainstreet is looking for young, voracious, insatiable readers. Your radio debut may be right around the corner. Young Canada Reads 2008 begins on Monday, February 18th. This will be Mainstreet's third annual battle of the books. We're looking for five young, bright and shiny readers to make up this year's panel.
Here's the criteria:
- you're between the ages of 13 and 15
- you adore reading and discussing the books you've read
- you can visit our studio every day at 5 pm for one week
Call us if you fit that description: 420-4488 or 1-888-686-6246. Tell us your name, age, telephone number and why you want to join our Young Canada Reads team!




THURSDAY DEC 20, 2007
Interview: June Layden with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary in St. John's

Last week, the Nova Scotia government introduced a sweeping road safety bill that would outlaw the use of hand-held cellphones while driving. Newfoundland and Labrador passed a similiar law five years ago. We decided to find out how successful officers in that province have been when it comes to enforcing the cellphone ban. Bob Murphy spoke with Inspector June Layden. She's a Platoon Commander of Patrol with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary in St John's. Click on this link to hear more.

WEDNESDAY DEC 19, 2007
Chat with Municipal Reporter Pam Berman - Lost and Found

Everyone knows this gag - put a twenty dollar bill on the sidewalk and see how many people pocket it - rather than turn it in. But what about a BAG full of money? Or even two? Municipal Reporter Pam Berman tells a story about money lost - and money returned. Click on this link to hear more.

TUESDAY DEC 18, 2007
Chat with Legislature Reporter Jean Laroche - Ernie Fage Conviction

Ernie Fage walked into court a former cabinet minister and left a convicted criminal. A judge found him guilty of leaving the scene of an accident. He had a rear-end collision after celebrating the end of the Fall sitting in a bar last year. Fage told the court he had good reason to leave before police arrived but the judge rejected his defense. Legislature Reporter Jean Laroche sat through all the testimony. He was in court for the ruling and delivered this report on Mainstreet. Click on this link to hear more.

MONDAY DEC 17, 2007
Interview: Liam Miller - Jaguar Walker


Meet a young man from Halifax who discovered the purr-fect job. Liam Miller spent one month in the Bolivian jungle walking jaguars. Click on this link to hear more about Halifax's very own Cat Whisperer.