Лучшие подкасты про Halifax (2024)

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Will the Israeli military actually begin a ground invasion into Lebanon? 10:56

2d ago10:56

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As the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah escalates, and civilian casualties mount, Israeli military officials said they are preparing for a possible ground invasion into Lebanon. Nader Hashemi is an associate professor of Middle East & Islamic Politics at Georgetown University. He explains whether this ground invasion is likely and how the conf…

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Nova Scotian woman's award acceptance "overshadowed" by lack of accessibility at ceremony 10:54

2d ago10:54

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The 50th Annual Nova Scotia Volunteer Awards took place last week. The recognition ceremony took place at the Rath Eastlink Community Centre in Truro. Among those being recognized for their service was Nicole McDonald. She had received an HRM Municipal Award back in April, and had been invited to represent the Central Region at the Provincial Cerem…

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If the tax gets axed after the next election, whenever it comes... What kind of policy might replace it? 13:34

3d ago13:34

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A study published in the journal Science examines 1500 climate policies from more than 40 countries, to see what works. Our oceans guy Boris Worm drops by from Dalhousie University to tell Jeff about some of the findings.

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To 'unsettle' Irish Studies, by looking at the relationship of Irish people with colonialism. 18:38

4d ago18:38

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Samuel Beckett wrote the novel 'Watt' in occupied France. It's about fascism and complicity. Host Jeff Douglas spoke to Seán Kennedy about how his Irish studies course is reading Beckett's novel as a way to think about liberal colonialism, fascism, and zionism in Ireland, in the Middle East, and right here in Nova Scotia.…

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Two participants of the walk for peace talk about the impact events like this can have 15:56

7d ago15:56

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A group of activists who have been walking for two weeks - over 200 km from Pugwash to Halifax - think we could do a lot more when it comes to peacekeeping and peacebuilding. Host Jeff Douglas spoke with two of the participants. Rajagopal P.V., who came all the way from India to participate in this walk. He is a former Vice Chairman of the Gandhi P…

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New book from a Dalhousie law professor explores how mainstream pornography sites use algorithms 8:28

8d ago8:28

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Elaine Craig is the author of Mainstreaming Porn: Sexual Integrity and the Law Online. She tells host Jeff Douglas what these algorithms are doing and because online pornography has changed, what problems does that could pose.

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The East Coast Prison Justice Society's latest report highlights life within NS jails 19:19

8d ago19:19

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The East Coast Prison Justice Society dropped its annual report Tuesday, September 17th. It is a composite based on the analysis of 800 phone calls with people incarcerated in this Province, between September 17, 2022 and August 31, 2023. It's findings also come in the wake of the deaths of six people in provincial custody. To break down the report…

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Award-winning Wolastoqiyik musician, Jeremy Dutcher, wins second Polaris Prize 9:01

9d ago9:01

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It's the first time that one artist has won the prestigious music prize a second time. Mainstreet host, Jeff Douglas gave Jeremy a call to hear about this win, and more about his album Motewolonuwok.

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Series of events hoping to raise awareness of the harms non-disclosure agreements can cause 11:32

11d ago11:32

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Kristina Fifield is a registered social worker and trauma therapist who specializes in gender-based violence. She spoke with guest host Preston Mulligan about the series of events being put on in partnership with the campaign 'Can’t Buy My Silence'.

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Mainstreet Spinbusters on how Premier Houston keeps the opposition off balance, and the Marshall Decision 33:22

11d ago33:22

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Barbara Emodi, Michelle Coffin, and Chris Lydon talk politic with guest host Preston Mulligan

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Reza Dahya gives us the scoop on his film, Boxcutter. 12:08

14d ago12:08

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The film tells the story of a young rapper, and his quest to recover his music ahead of a possible life changing event. Director Reza Dahya tells host Jeff Douglas what went into bringing Boxcutter to life.

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'Reggae raised me': Musician Jah'mila on the history of the genre 18:50

16d ago18:50

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In a letter obtained by The Canadian Press this week, the JUNOs revealed plans to put several categories on hiatus, including reggae recording, children's album, Christian/gospel album and international album of the year. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Jamaican-Canadian musician Jah'mila, a previous winner of the Reggae Recording of the Year, to ta…

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Short story set in N.S. turned into feature film 12:48

16d ago12:48

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A short story set in rural Nova Scotia is now a feature film called Sharp Corner. It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, and it's now making its way to the Atlantic International Film Fest in Halifax. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by the film's director and screenwriter, Nova Scotia's own Jason Buxton.…

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Students to debate relevance of the United Nations 9:45

16d ago9:45

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Do you feel the United Nations is as relevant as it was five, 10 or even 20 years ago? It's a question that will be debated Wednesday evening by university and high school students at Dalhousie University's Potter Auditorium. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by two of the debaters, Francesca Southwell and Meghan Runge, to get a preview.…

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Resilience Centre opens in Millbrook First Nation 7:53

17d ago7:53

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On Monday, the Nova Scotia Native Women's Association invited community members and guests to the inauguration of its new Resilience Centre in Millbrook First Nation. The site will be dedicated to healing and resilience of Indigenous women, girls, 2SLGBTQ+ people and their families. Host Jeff Douglas visited the new facility and spoke with project …

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Horsebath releases new music, and will take the stage at Massey Hall 8:07

17d ago8:07

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Three members of the band Horsebath talk to host Jeff Douglas about their upcoming album, just ahead of them taking the stage at Massey Hall for the first time. You can find their latest song, Hard to Love, wherever you stream your music.

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'Light in the Forest' exhibit to open as multimedia immersive experience at Halifax museum 9:19

17d ago9:19

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Light in the Forest began a decade ago as an art installation by Holly Carr, exploring her young son’s anxiety and her own childhood fears. It has since evolved and it's now a multimedia exhibit opening this week at the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History. Carr joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about the new immersive experience.…

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Halifax mother raising awareness about Hirschsprung disease 11:35

17d ago11:35

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A Halifax mother is raising awareness about a rare condition that affects about one in 5,000 babies called Hirschsprung Disease. Robin Lorway's son, Taran, was born with the condition. She joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about the condition and why she wants more people to know about it.

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Mainstreet Spinbusters on provincial election speculation, end of federal Liberal-NDP deal 20:54

18d ago20:54

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Guest host Preston Mulligan is joined by Spinbusters Chris Lydon, Barbara Emodi and Michelle Coffin to talk about election speculation at the provincial now that the fall sitting of the Nova Scotia Legislature has begun. Plus, a look at the "spin" around the end of the Liberal-NDP confidence-and-supply agreement.…

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YWCA helps 32 families move into affordable homes in Dartmouth 16:33

18d ago16:33

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The charitable sector, the private sector and three levels of government have come together to build more than 30 homes for families in need in Nova Scotia. Guest host Preston Mulligan is joined by Miia Suokonautio from YWCA Halifax to talk about how this came together within a single year, who was involved and whether they can do it again.…

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Why an Appalachian scholar is researching Cape Breton culture 9:59

21d ago9:59

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Cape Breton Island is celebrated for its rich and unique culture. A new project by Fulbright scholar Toni Doman-Vandyke is taking an in-depth look at how the island's traditions are preserved, and how they've been affected by contemporary technology. She spoke with Mainstreet host Jeff Douglas.

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Peace activists marching from Pugwash to Halifax 14:05

21d ago14:05

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A group of peace activists will begin walking from Pugwash to Halifax in support of nuclear disarmament beginning on Sunday. The walk is being led by the Canadian Voice of Women for Peace. Mainstreet spoke with the group’s co-chair Lyn Adamson on Friday.

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Halifax conference to highlight benefits of a basic income program 14:43

22d ago14:43

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Advocates say a basic income program is exactly what's needed to address poverty, food insecurity and homelessness. This weekend in Halifax, there will be a free one-day conference where you can learn more about basic income programs and how to work towards getting one here. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Mandy Kay-Raining Bird and Rob Fennell to l…

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'It was just a matter of time': Political scientist on end of Liberal-NDP deal 9:29

22d ago9:29

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NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says the Liberals can't stop the Conservatives — but he can. But did he stay in the confidence-and-supply agreement too long to be taken seriously as opposition? Political science professor Lori Turnbull joins host Jeff Douglas to give her thoughts on the situation.

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New report highlights significant food waste from school lunches 9:08

23d ago9:08

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A new survey released by "Too Good To Go" shows 85 per cent of Atlantic Canadian adults say a portion of their child's school lunch returns home uneaten every week. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Sarah Soteroff, the company's senior PR manager, to discuss how to limit that food waste and why it's important.…

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These mothers urge change after struggling to navigate mental health and addictions system 28:30

23d ago28:30

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Two Nova Scotian mothers are calling for change to the province's mental health and addiction systems after seeing their children struggle to receive care. Pam Cooley's son died of fentanyl poisoning in British Columbia in January 2020. Meanwhile, Denise Burgess has been trying to get help for her oldest son who has struggled with mental health and…

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Nova Scotia has highest rate of shoplifting in Canada: StatsCan 11:57

24d ago11:57

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According to crime data from Statistics Canada, shoplifting rates across Canada have increased in recent years, and Nova Scotia is leading the pack. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Jim Cormier, the Atlantic director for the Retail Council of Canada, to talk about what that means and how it's happening.…

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Recent NSCC culinary grad to compete at WorldSkills Competition 8:37

24d ago8:37

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A Nova Scotian woman is heading to the WorldSkills Competition in Lyon, France, next week, to compete in the culinary category. Olivia Sewell, who is from Tantallon, is a recent Nova Scotia Community College culinary graduate, and she is one of 1,500 competitors from around the world to be selected to participate in what is the Olympics of the trad…

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Organizations in the province mark International Overdose Awareness Day 13:05

28d ago13:05

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August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day. Savannah Burgess, peer team lead with the POSSE Project, and Landon 'Morty' Morton, a community support worker with Mainline Needle Exchange, talk about the importance of the day.

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Hear what political scientists have to say about Pierre Poilievre's letter to Jagmeet Singh 15:17

28d ago15:17

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Lori Turnbull and Alex Marland give their insight on Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, asking NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, to pull support for Liberal government to prompt fall election.

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How casting works for productions happening in Nova Scotia 9:33

29d ago9:33

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It's been a busy summer for Nova Scotia's television and film industry and it's looking like it will be a busy fall too. Casting director Erin Hennessey joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about her work on local productions and how you can get involved.

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Documentary that pays homage to sweetgrass to premiere at TIFF 14:15

29d ago14:15

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shalan joudry's meditative homage to sweetgrass will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival next week. She joins host Jeff Douglas, alongside Rose Meuse, to talk about the "poetic doc" titled welima'q.

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'Star Wars meets Dancing with the Stars': Improv group to bring sci-fi stories to Fringe Fest 10:22

29d ago10:22

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Halifax improv group, Hello City, has a new show opening at Halifax Fringe Festival on Thursday. Galaxy Pals: A Space (Odd)yssey will take the stage at the Bus Stop Theatre. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by cast members Liam Fair and Colin McGuire.

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A look at the future of Nova Scotia's Black beauty industry 15:29

29d ago15:29

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The Black Beauty Culture Association has made a lot of strides in their work to increase access to Black beauty training in Nova Scotia. Mainstreet's Alex Guye spoke with several people involved about their work, and how they're looking to the future.

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Canadian cult character 'Deaner' of FUBAR universe returns to the big screen 8:32

30d ago8:32

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A Canadian cult character is returning to the big screen. Deaner, or Dean Murdoch, is a metal-head, Prairie boy, the governor of given'er. Paul Spence created Deaner for the FUBAR movies, and now in Deaner '89, the character will explore his family roots. Spence joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about the film, ahead of a special screener in Halifax …

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What urgent primary health-care options are available to Nova Scotians? 11:35

30d ago11:35

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Earlier this week, a woman in Dartmouth, N.S., raised concerns there being only one walk-in clinic in her area and it's operating with reduced hours. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Colin Stevenson with the province's Department of Health and Wellness to talk about what other urgent primary health-care options are available to Nova Scotians, if a wa…

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Conservation groups working to regenerate eelgrass meadows 15:42

30d ago15:42

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A new conservation project will bring together Nova Scotians to help replant and regenerate eelgrass meadows. It's called the Community Eelgrass Restoration Initiative and it will bring together community members, Mi'kmaq leaders and Dalhousie University scientists. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Kristina Boerder and Tyler Sack to talk about the ne…

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Are you having a 'brat' summer? 15:24

1M ago15:24

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Guest host Preston Mulligan is joined by St. Francis Xavier University assistant professor Morgan Bimm to discuss recent slang trends and where they came from, including the term "brat" and the phrase "very mindful, very demure."

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N.S. pipe band places 2nd in world championships 7:33

1M ago7:33

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Earlier this month, a Nova Scotian pipe band competed in the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow, Scotland. The Dartmouth & District Pipe Band, which will celebrate 60 years in action next year, placed second in Grade 3A. Guest host Preston Mulligan is joined by Blaise Theriault, the band's pipe major, to talk about how it all went down.…

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Nova Scotia's Maggie Andrew wins CBC Searchlight grand prize 14:16

1M ago14:16

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Maggie Andrew, who is from Waverley, N.S., has won the grand prize in the prestigious CBC Searchlight. CBC Music announced winners Monday morning. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Maggie to discuss her career and what this win means to her.

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Dartmouth resident concerned about lack of walk-in clinics 14:15

1M ago14:15

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A woman in Dartmouth, N.S., is raising concerns about the lack of walk-in clinics in the area, after discovering that there appears to be only one location open and it's operating at reduced hours and capacity. First, we'll hear from Mariette Emond and then host Jeff Douglas is joined by Dr. Gehad Gobran, president of Doctors Nova Scotia, to get hi…

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August 25th : 2024 - Baptisms 16:24

1M ago16:24

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August 25th : 2024 - Baptisms by Nova Church HalifaxNova Church Halifax

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Nourish Nova Scotia reacts to province's new school lunch program 15:06

1M ago15:06

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The Nova Scotia government says it will serve the first lunches of its new School Lunch Program this October, with a potential 13-million meals to be served over the school year. We hear from Education Minister Becky Druhan about the new program, and host Jeff Douglas speaks with Nourish Nova Scotia's Aimee Gasparetto to talk about what more needs …

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Halifax is getting a new comedy club 12:08

1M ago12:08

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The countdown is on to the opening of a new comedy club in Halifax. Halifax Live is opening above the Dome on Grafton Street later this month. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Josh Poulain, the club's operations manager, and producer Nick Martinello.

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Economic expert breaks down rail lockout impact, ahead of binding arbitration announcement 16:05

1M ago16:05

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Senior lecturer in economics, Moshe Lander, breaks down the potential impacts of the double rail lockout, and gives live reaction to the federal government forcing a binding arbitration on the two rail companies.

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Students develop their green thumbs in master gardening course 8:45

1M ago8:45

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Students at the Master Gardener Summer School in Truro, N.S., had the chance to dig into all kinds of gardening skills and techniques this July. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by David Jarvis, who runs We Feed Lunenburg, a community group dedicated to fighting food insecurity, about his experience with the course.…

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August 18th : 2024 - Remember My Chains 50:34

1M ago50:34

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August 18th : 2024 - Remember My Chains by Nova Church HalifaxNova Church Halifax

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Adaptive surfing event to take place at Martinique Beach 10:09

1M ago10:09

10:09

SurfAble, a group dedicated to presenting adaptive surfing in Nova Scotia, will be hosting an event called They Will Surf Again on Saturday. It was founded by Life Rolls On, an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with various disabilities. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Michelle Mahoney, the accessibility offic…

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Cape Breton students take part in an Indigenous arts field course to New Zealand 23:21

1M ago23:21

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Mainstreet's Alex Guye spoke with the course instructor, Marcia Ostashewski, and four of the seven students who went of the educational trip.

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Canadian guitarist Don Ross touring with German singer Jule Malischke 8:42

1M ago8:42

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Host Jeff Douglas is joined by fingerstyle-guitar legend Don Ross and his new touring partner Jule Malischke ahead of their show at The Carleton in Halifax on Sunday. The talk about their newfound partnership and how their show will be a collaborative format.

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