最高の Halifax ポッドキャスト (2024)

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1/3 of Atlantic Canadian workers earn $20 or less an hour: study 9:33

19h ago9:33

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A new report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says one-third of Atlantic Canadian workers earn $20 an hour or less. The report also says, contrary to common beliefs, that most of those workers are not students or young people. Guest host Preston Mulligan spoke with one of the report's co-authors Christine Saulnier.…

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Clotbusters - Who You Gonna Call? 52:56

3d ago52:56

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In our very first episode of Under the Tower With Docs, we discuss pulmonary embolism response with Dr. Heiland, Dr. Le, Dr. Hevert, and Dr. Moses.underthetowerwithdocs による

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Team Member of the Month, Shannon Hoffman 13:10

5d ago13:10

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Listen in as John Guthrie speaks with our February 2024 Team Member of the Month, Shannon Hoffman!Halifax Health による

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July 21st : 2024 - Psalm 46 - Brent Enget 37:57

6d ago37:57

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July 21st : 2024 - Psalm 46 - Brent Enget by Nova Church HalifaxNova Church Halifax による

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What dog owners need to know about water intoxication 8:20

19h ago8:20

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Torch the German Shepard was almost two years old when he died from water intoxication. The CBC's Molly MacNaughton spoke to his owner, Jule Cormier, about her loss. Guest host Preston Mulligan also spoke with a Dr. Taylor Whitcomb, a veterinarian at Metro Animal Emergency Clinic, to ask what pet owners should know about the condition.…

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Nova Scotia's Lenore Zann on voicing X-Men's Rogue 8:34

2d ago8:34

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The Disney/Marvel series X-Men ‘97 was nominated for a Primetime Emmy last week for Best Animated Production. One of its stars is Nova Scotia's own Lenore Zann, who voices mutant superhero Rouge. She spoke with guest host Preston Mulligan about her career as Rouge from Comic-Con International in San Diego.…

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Harp Meditation Yoga Festival coming to the Annapolis Valley 4:03

2d ago4:03

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Johanne McInnis spoke with Mainstreet's Alex Mason to tell him about a festival that combines harp, meditation and yoga on a beautiful Nova Scotia beach. It's called Harp Meditation Yoga Festival and it starts in Kingsport, N.S., on Friday and runs until Sunday.

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New exhibit on enslavement of Black people in Canada shares stories of family, resistance 16:48

2d ago16:48

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A new exhibit that examines the enslavement of Black people in Canada will open at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 on Emancipation Day next week. It's called A History Exposed, and the guest curator behind it is Afua Cooper, a Dalhousie University professor and the Killam Research Chair of Black History and African Diaspora Studies. S…

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LatinFax offers piece of home for Halifax's Latino community 7:33

2d ago7:33

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The 2024 edition of LatinFax is being held at the Halifax waterfront on Saturday. Guest host Preston Mulligan is joined by organizers Alex Caballeros and Patricia Belleza to talk about what the festival has to offer: music, food, dance and culture.

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'Seeing is believing': Nova Scotian on his 1967 UFO sighting 13:14

2d ago13:14

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On the evening of Oct. 4, 1967, 12-year-old Chris Styles was laying in his bed late at his home on the corner of Ochterloney and Pine streets in Darmouth. Outside his window he saw a bright light that looked like an orb. It was the same night as the infamous Shag Harbour UFO sighting that gained international attention. He joins guest host Preston …

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Nova Scotian living in Jasper on wildfire evacuation 7:06

2d ago7:06

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A Nova Scotian living in Jasper, Alta., gives us a first-hand account of the panic that ensued after Monday night's evacuation order due to a raging wildfire in the area. Connor Hanninen, who is originally from Coldbrook, spoke with guest host Presotn Mulligan about his experience.

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Ukrainian dancers to bring 'exhilarating' performance to Halifax 11:25

3d ago11:25

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Members of a Ukrainian dance school in Mississauga are in Halifax this week to perform alongside local musicians at the Light House Arts Centre. The East Coast Ukrainian Association was one of the key organizations to help bring the Ukrainian Dance Ensemble Barvinok to the east coast. Proceeds from Wednesday's event will support UNBROKEN, a rehabil…

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Members of 2SLGBTQ+ community take on East Front Theatre's Haliwood Squares 8:16

3d ago8:16

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The Eastern Front Theatre is bringing back its game show — Haliwood Squares — with a Halifax Pride twist. This year's edition is called Haliwood Queers and it will be hosted by drag performer, Rouge Fatale. Guest host Preston Mulligan is joined by Kat McCormack, the artistic director of Eastern Front Theatre.…

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New study looks at how 2SLGBTQ+ Nova Scotians use food banks 10:04

3d ago10:04

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A new study that examines food insecurity in Nova Scotia's 2SLGBTQ+ community is underway by Feed Nova Scotia and the Human Nutrition Department at Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax. Guest host Preston Mulligan is joined by Sue Kelleher and Phillip Joy to learn more about the scope and what initial research shows.…

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2024 Stanfest to celebrate the late Bruce Guthro 18:04

4d ago18:04

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This year's edition of the Stan Rogers Folk Festival in Canso, N.S., will kick off on Thursday with a celebration of the life of Bruce Guthro. He was a huge supporter of Stanfest, having performed at the first festival in 1997 and all but three editions. Guest host Preston Mulligan is joined by Guthro's son Dylan Guthro ahead of the tribute to shar…

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How provincial trade barriers affects productivity in Canada 10:05

4d ago10:05

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If Canada is experiencing a "productivity emergency," why are our governments maintaining so many interprovincial trade barriers? Guest host Preston Mulligan is joined by Duncan Robertson from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business to talk about its new report on internal trade in Canada and the cost of hundreds of protectionist measures.…

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How this mathematician used his expertise to create a pop song 16:38

4d ago16:38

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Jason Brown loves to explore music through a mathematical lens. So much so that he's co-written a song that uses melodic math. The professor and chair of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Dalhousie University joins guest host Preston Mulligan to share the song and how it was created.

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Child-care provider raises concerns about N.S. before-and-after school program 8:48

4d ago8:48

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A childcare centre in East Hants, N.S., has told the province it wants nothing more to do with its before-and-after school childcare program. Andrea Ferguson, who is with the Tots Academy Child Care Society, has concerns about funding and wages. Guest host Preston Mulligan is joined by Pam Aucoin, the executive director of early learning and childc…

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Halifax Pride ambassador touched by love, support during parade 13:58

5d ago13:58

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April Hubbard was this year's Pride ambassador in Halifax. She says riding at the head of the parade, holding her crutches in a triumphant fashion over her head, was a moving experience. But it's also destined to be her last Pride. She joins guest host Preston Mulligan to explain why.

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Why Maritime indie band In-Flight Safety is reuniting 19:40

5d ago19:40

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After a long and self-imposed pause, Canadian indie-rock band In-Flight Safety is heading back to a familiar stage. Member John Mullane joins guest host Preston Mulligan to talk about why the band is reuniting to play at The Marquee Club in Halifax with Tokyo Police Club next week.

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Mainstreet Spinbusters: Federal interference in provincial politics 31:11

5d ago31:11

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The Mainstreet Spinbusters give their take on why premiers seem fed up with Ottawa. The big message from the premiers' meeting in Halifax last week was that they're tired of Justin Trudeau's government intruding on provincial jurisdiction. So why do the feds do that? Chris Lydon, Barbara Emodi and Michelle Coffin break it down. Plus, a look at what…

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Is botanical sexism making your allergies worse? 12:09

8d ago12:09

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Each spring, as the flowers start to pop up and the birds return, a certain theory tends to crop up on social media. It says you can blame your seasonal allergies on botanical sexism. First, you'll hear this theory from Tiktok user @graceH2323 and then, guest host Preston Mulligan is joined by Peter Duinker, the founder of the Halifax Tree Project,…

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Province, Mi'kmaq pause moose hunting on Cape Breton amid population decline 5:46

8d ago5:46

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Nova Scotia and Mi'kmaq on Cape Breton have temporarily suspended any moose hunting on the island due to a sharp decline in the moose population. Guest host Preston Mulligan spoke to Chief Leory Denny of the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaw Chiefs to give his perspective.

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Yarmouth's Seafest continues to promote living by the sea after 46 years 6:44

9d ago6:44

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Since 1979, locals and visitors have come together every summer to celebrate Yarmouth's food, culture and traditions by the sea. It started on Thursday and runs until July 27. Guest host Preston Mulligan is joined by Darryl LeBlanc, president of Seafest, to talk about what attendees can expect this year.…

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How would an energy rebate program for low-income earners work in Nova Scotia? 8:33

9d ago8:33

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It's been almost two months since the Nova Scotia Energy Poverty Task Force recommended some generous discounts for low-income earners. It's urging the province to give qualifying lower income earners a 50 per cent cut in home heating costs and electricity. Guest host Preston Mulligan is joined by Brian Gifford, the chair of the task force.…

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Gary Kinsman on the third edition of his book, The Regulation Of Desire 15:04

9d ago15:04

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Sociologist Gary Kinsman talks about what's new in the third edition of his book, The Regulation Of Desire: Queer Histories, Queer Struggles ahead of its official release at Venus Envy in Halifax this weekend. He spoke with Mainstreet's Alex Mason about "the social organization of forgetting," a concept he explores in the new edition.…

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Afrifest kicks off in Halifax with food, music and craftwork 7:29

9d ago7:29

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The 14th annual Afrifest kicked off in Halifax Thursday afternoon. It runs until Sunday and brings communities together to share and experience different African cultures. There will be food, music and dancing, including some that will invite the audience to participate. One of the festival's key organizers, George Mbamalu, spoke with Mainstreet's …

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Her spouse came out as transgender. But this is her story 30:55

10d ago30:55

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The wife of a transgender man in metro Halifax talks about the journey she has been on alongside her husband, Alex Ripley, during his transition. Chaya Nadi says the role spouses play is often invisible, but she wants to change that. She and her husband spoke with Mainstreet's Alex Mason.

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Why psychologists are sounding the alarm on climate trauma 9:18

10d ago9:18

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As climate change leads to more intense fires, storms and other severe weather events, psychologists are reporting more stress, anxiety and cases of post-traumatic stress disorder. Guest host Preston Mulligan is joined by Janine Hubbard, a registered psychologist in St. John's, Newfoundland, to talk about why that is and what can be done about it.…

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Halifax Pride kicks set to kick off with wide array of events 11:28

10d ago11:28

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The Halifax Pride Festival starts on Thursday and there will be dozens, maybe even hundreds, of events happening at the community level for the next 11 days. Dan MacKay, the publisher of the Halifax Rainbow Encyclopedia, joins guest host Preston Mulligan to talk about the history of Pride in Halifax and what's coming up.…

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How 'voting with your butt' can help keep the environment clean in Halifax 7:45

10d ago7:45

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Last August, the Halifax Regional Municipality installed four new receptacles for cigarette butts. The twist? They like ballot boxes with the intention of encouraging people to dispose of their cigarette butts properly, rather than throwing them on the ground. Guest host Preston Mulligan is joined by Ally Chant, the waste resource education officer…

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This Kentville refillery shop is challenging its customers to reduce plastic waste 7:30

11d ago7:30

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The Plastic Free Foundation promotes Plastic Free July as a movement to get people around the world to refuse single-use plastics in the name of a cleaner environment. Rachael Butcher and Krista McDonald co-own Wholesum Refillery Shoppe in Kentville, N.S. They're participating, but it's also their mission to minimize single-use plastics year-round.…

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Group urges Canadian premiers to make mental health a top priority 9:06

11d ago9:06

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Canada's premiers are meeting in Halifax this week and on Tuesday morning, outside the Westin Nova Scotian hotel, a group of people tried to get their attention in the hopes that mental health can rise to the top of the political agenda. They shared some of their thoughts with the CBC's Olivia Stefanovich.…

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Renowned poet Cornelius Eady's special connection to Cape Breton 12:35

11d ago12:35

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Pulitzer Prize-nominated poet and playwright Cornelius Eady is in Cape Breton this week. He's doing a reading at the Inverness County Centre for the Arts on Wednesday afternoon. Guest host Jane Sponagle spoke with Eady about his work and what inspired him to hitchhike from New York to Cape Breton in the 1970s.…

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'There's something for everyone': Nova Multifest kicks off in Dartmouth on Friday 10:23

11d ago10:23

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The annual Nova Multifest will kick off at Alderney Landing in Dartmouth on Friday. Guest host Jane Sponagle is joined by three of its organizers, Hannah Matharu, Maddison Day and Vishal Bhardwaj, to talk about the annual celebration of food, culture and music.

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Why these women want Lucky Campbell added to the Cape Breton Sport Hall of Fame 21:38

12d ago21:38

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Cape Breton's Lucky Campbell played fastball and softball in the 1940s and '50s and he is remembered in part for the many roles he played on a four-man team called the Glace Bay Rockets. His daughter, Evelyn Sims, and Guysborough County councillor Mary Desmond join guest host Jane Sponagle to talk about why they want him inducted into the Cape Bret…

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It's hot as heck. Here's how to stay cool 6:41

12d ago6:41

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Nova Scotia is under a heat warning. Some people say they don’t mind, but others do. We talked to transit users about how they’re feeling about the weather, and then spoke with Janel Swain with Emergency Health Services to get tips on how to stay safe and cool this summer.

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What’s in store for Halifax Pride this weekend? 8:19

12d ago8:19

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It’s that time of year again. Halifax Pride kicks off this Friday and operations manager Fiona Kerr joined Mainstreet to discuss what to expect from this year’s festival.

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July 14th / 2024 - Listen & Obey - Matt Litow 41:25

13d ago41:25

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July 14th / 2024 - Listen & Obey - Matt Litow by Nova Church HalifaxNova Church Halifax による

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Torrential rain causes significant damage in Kings County 21:35

15d ago21:35

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Nova Scotians in Kings County have spent much of Friday assessing the damage from the previous evening's torrential rains. Host Jeff Douglas spoke with officials in the area, including Kings County Councillor Dick Killam, Bernard Miles with the Hall's Harbour Community Development Association and Dan Stovel, the regional emergency management co-ord…

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'Hearts are heavy' after fatal flooding in Kings County, MLA says 6:49

15d ago6:49

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Remnants of post-tropical storm Beryl swept through the western part of Nova Scotia Thursday evening, and Nova Scotia RCMP has reported that a youth has died in Wolfville after being swept away in the floods. MLA for Kings South Keith Irving joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about how his constituents are feeling after the tragedy.…

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Award-winning tap dancer Travis Knights coming to FODAR 18:19

15d ago18:19

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The 10th annual Festival of Dance Annapolis Royal begins next week. There's a wide array of artists and productions set to perform, including Travis Knights. He's an award-winning tap dance artist from Montreal and he spoke with host Jeff Douglas about love for the dance.

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'This is our new normal': Kings-Hants MP Kody Blois on extreme weather events 11:27

15d ago11:27

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Halls Harbour was one of the communities in Kings County that was hit hard by Thursday's torrential rains, with a section of bridge being washed away. The CBC's Amy Smith spoke with engineering consultant Daniel Houghton about the damage caused. Then, host Jeff Douglas is joined by Kings-Hants MP Kody Blois to talk about what can be done to address…

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New outreach team to help people experiencing homelessness in Truro area 9:00

16d ago9:00

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A new street outreach team started its work in Truro, N.S., this week. The provincial government announced Thursday that it's providing about $500,000 for the new five-person team run by the Truro Housing Outreach Society. Mainstreet's Alex Guye spoke with Davy Rose, the Truro outreach co-ordinator, to talk about how the team will support people ex…

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Workshop featuring Wu-Tang Clan members to explore how art can help heal trauma 19:30

16d ago19:30

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Saturday night at the Light House Arts Centre in Halifax, an affiliate of Wu-Tang Clan called Wu-Tang Killa Beez will perform. But before that on Friday, there will be a community workshop about trauma and art, in which members of Wu Tang "will breakdown and analyze their songs, explaining how trauma and artistic expression intersect for communal h…

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How Emancipation Day will be celebrated in Guysborough 5:50

16d ago5:50

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As Emancipation Day approaches, host Jeff Douglas is joined by Nathan Sparks, the chair of the Guysborough Emancipation Committee. They talk about how the community is celebrating freedom, including a church service, gala dinner and fashion show, and why it's important to keep the conversation going.…

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Matt Andersen to hit main stage at Halifax Jazz Fest 17:45

17d ago17:45

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Canadian bluesman Matt Andersen is in Halifax for Jazz Fest this week. He's playing the main stage on Friday night, but before that he joins host Jeff Douglas for a chat about his musical career.

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Discovery Channel's Shark Week comes to Nova Scotia 17:56

17d ago17:56

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As part of its annual Shark Week extravaganza, the Discovery Channel will air its first-ever Canadian-made shark week program on Wednesday evening. It's called Great White North and comes from executive producer Edward Peill, director P.J. Naworynski and legendary Shark Week underwater cinematographer Andy Casagrande. Shark expert and enthusiast Ch…

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How climate change is expected to diminish fish biomass 6:37

17d ago6:37

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A report released Wednesday by the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization finds that fisheries around the world are likely to take a much bigger hit from climate change if global warming gets up into the 3- to 4-degree range, compared to 1-and-a-half, or 2 degrees Celsius. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Dalhousie University biologist Der…

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How a pair of beaded earrings has shed light on stolen Indigenous designs 6:14

17d ago6:14

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An Algonquin beader says a design she created was stolen, mass produced and sold through an online retailer called Temu. CBC Indigenous reporter Samantha Schwientek joins host Jeff Douglas to tell that story and to talk about the broader implications.

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