Super Tuesday, a day when many Americans vote in state primaries, is all over the news and part of CNN’s coverage includes a visit to the Maritimes.
Cape Breton was abuzz with news that one of the most watched television news channels in the world was on the island.
“It was electric,” says restaurant owner Wayne Miller. “You know, it’s CNN, only a couple hundred million people watch them every day.”
CNN is in the region to profile the island; in response to a tongue-in-cheek website that is inviting Americans to take refuge in Cape Breton should Republican Donald Trump win his party’s candidacy and be elected to the White House.
A crew spent the day in the Sydney area, capturing the sights and meeting the people, including the creator of cbiftrumpwins.com.
“They’re learning about our best feature, which is our people,” says Rob Calabrese, website creator. “They got to talk to a lot of people today and heard some very interesting things.”
The crew profiled everyday people, asking why they love Cape Breton and what they think of Trump and the election.
Damien Barry is an immigration lawyer who is offering advice to Americans thinking about moving to Canada. He was also interviewed by CNN.
“One of the questions I was asked was why I chose to move to Cape Breton myself,” says Barry. “I spoke about the opportunities here, the lifestyle Cape Breton offers.”
Miller started his business five years ago, after moving back home from the United States. He says his American friends are envious of his lifestyle.
“When my American friends come here, they tell me they stop aging,” says Miller. “That it’s a place where you can come and think and calm down and just breathe in fresh air instead of being caught up in the hustle and bustle.”
The crew will be headed home Wednesday, the same day their story on island life will air on the Christiane Amanpour Show on CNN International.
With files from CTV Atlantic's Ryan MacDonald
