A vibrant blend of top news stories, local weather, traffic reports, comedy, local music, and interviews about politics, science and culture. Tune into Mainstreet on weekdays from 3 to 6 p.m. Add your voice by calling us at 1-888-686-MAIN (6246) or e-mail mainhfx@cbc.ca.
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Under the Tower is your opportunity to learn more about the Halifax Health Team Members and how we all have a story to tell.
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NOVA is Latin for NEW. We are in Halifax, NOVA Scotia and NOVA Church is all about the NEW hope, plan, joy, community and life following Jesus’s promises. We meet Sunday’s 10am at The Bella Rose Theatre of Halifax West High School in Clayton Park, Halifax. For more infomation please visit www.novachurch.ca
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Podcast by The Signal: A Halifax podcast
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A local history podcast about the town of Halifax, UK presented by Cuthbert Spittles.
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Halifax's Podcast, hosted by John Grant
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Podcasts, Comedy, Music, Improv Shows include; Last Exit to Riverdale Space Detective A Podcast For... (Citation Needed) The Springfield Files
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It’s a great night in Halifax. Jim picks up a mic, hits the streets, and interviews anyone who will talk on camera about the city or anything else he comes up with.
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Podcast by Alliance Holy Fellowship Halifax
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The Tideline is an arts and culture podcast hosted by Tara Thorne, headquartered in Halifax, showcasing in-depth interviews with the city's artists, entertainers, and people about town.
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Welcome to The Discover Halifax Podcast. A podcast that highlights the unique and unparalleled local expertise, innovation, and infrastructure of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Your host Paul Bailey will interview local experts and global leaders about Life Sciences, Natural Resources, Aerospace, Oceans and Technology. Learn why Halifax is the smart city to host your conference, delegates, and clients. If you’re an event or meeting planner, an association or corporate group this is the Podcas ...
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This podcast will put a smile on your face, and a pep in your step. I'm sure you can remember a time when you've laughed so hard that you just have a permanent smile on your face. That gives you the feeling that nothing can rain on your parade. That's the feeling we're striving to create in you with this improv podcast. Listen to an episode or two, and experience the power of laughter. Subscribe to Hilarious Halifax so you can laugh along with us in the next episode.
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Join host & festival founder Mike Campbell as he chats with some of the best and brightest artists showcasing at HUFF each year. The Halifax Urban Folk Festival is a celebration of songs and the people that write them. The festival takes place in Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Halifax Is Burning : Interviews is a podcast that shines a spotlight on feature length conversations with musicians, artists, and interesting people from Canada's East Coast and beyond. Halifax Is Burning is a radio show dedicated to promoting the best in Atlantic Canadian music. Airing Tuesdays on CKDU 88.1FM in Halifax, NS at 6:30pm, the show was named Music Nova Scotia's Radio Program of the Year for the last five years and won the East Coast Music Award for Media Outlet of the Year in bo ...
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The startup community is back! A night of fun and adventure across Halifax to see some of the coolest startups around. A Startup Crawl is exactly what it sounds like. It brings our startup ecosystem together for a journey to different businesses over the night, full of networking opportunities, catchup sessions, interactive experiences, with lots of fun surprises along the way. We welcome all who are curious about the startup ecosystem and are open to exciting experiences. This podcast is a ...
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Welcome to AFX, The Animation Festival of Halifax! An annual gathering that celebrates all things animation from Halifax and beyond. The festival showcases the best of what the Halifax animation scene has to offer: innovative artistic achievements, friendly local industry events, thoughtful discussions, and chances for everyone to get creative. The festival is proud to be growing while remaining true to the collective resourcefulness and hospitality of the region.
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Why do the federal Conservatives want to ditch the carbon tax?
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Yesterday on the show, we talked with some folks who thought the federal carbon tax was good policy, but that’s not a universal sentiment. The Conservative Party of Canada has been vocal about their wishes to ax the tax. Chris d’Entremont, a Conservative MP from West Nova, spoke to host Jeff Douglas about his party’s position.…
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Team Member of the Month, Bobby Halleck
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Listen in as John Guthrie speaks with our February 2024 Team Member of the Month, Bobby Halleck!Halifax Health
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Hawksley Workman is out east for a series of concerts. He’s in Truro a week from tomorrow, plays Halifax at the Light House Arts Centre on Saturday, April 6, and has a sold out show in Canning at the Annex on Sunday, April 7. He joins Mainstreet to discuss what’s in store.
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What is the spin around the Carbon Tax?
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Mainstreet's Spinbusters join host Jeff Douglas to discuss what’s going on with the Carbon Tax debate. An open letter signed by 100 economists suggests Canada’s carbon-tax is an economically sensible policy. But federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre disagrees and is hosting ‘Axe the Tax’ rallies across the country. Barbara Emodi, Chris Lydon…
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The Nova Scotia government has announced it is pressing pause on amalgamating the Town of Antigonish with the Municipality of the County of Antigonish. Anne-Marie Long, who lives in the municipality, welcomes the pause as she has been pushing for more information ahead of the amalgamation. She joins host Jeff Douglas to explain further.…
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Singer-songwriter Aysanabee on his historic JUNO wins
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Two-time JUNO winner Aysanabee joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about his historic wins following Sunday's award ceremony. The singer-songwriter won Songwriter of the Year and Alternative Album of the Year for his EP, Here and Now. He's the first Indigenous artist to win in either of those categories.…
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Today is Purple Day! It's a global day to dispel myths around epilepsy. It was started in 2008 by Cassidy Megan, a Nova Scotia living with epilepsy, turned activist. She joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about the importance of epilepsy awareness.
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Curling psychology and Canada's world title win
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A group of Canadians are world champions on the ice once again. Rachel Homan's team took home gold at the Women's Curling World Championship in Sydney, N.S., on Sunday. Homan's former sports psychology professor, Bettina Callery, joins Mainstreet to talk about the team's performance and then, Colleen Jones gives her perspective on the win.…
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What you need to know before hiring a pet-care provider
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Doggy daycares can be great fun for our furry family members, but are you getting what you pay for? Stephanie Shipley, a certified pet-care provider, joins host Jeff Douglas to explain how you can ensure you're getting proper care for your beloved pet.
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On the agenda for Tuesday's Halifax Regional Council meeting is a motion from Councillor David Hendsbee, who represents District 2: Preston - Chezzetcook - Eastern Shore. He wants a staff report to look into changing land-use zoning to allow RVs for residential use.
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Live from JUNOfest: Good Lovelies
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Ahead of the JUNO Awards, Mainstreet Halifax broadcasts live from the Sutton Place Hotel in downtown Halifax. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Canadian folk trio, the Good Lovelies, made up of Caroline Brooks, Kerri Ough and Sue Passmore.
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Live from JUNOfest: Matt Andersen
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Ahead of the JUNO Awards, Mainstreet broadcasts live from the Sutton Place Hotel in downtown Halifax. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by singer-songwriter Matt Andersen.
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Live from JUNOfest: Quote the Raven
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Ahead of the JUNO Awards, Mainstreet broadcasts live from the Sutton Place Hotel in downtown Halifax. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Newfoundland and Labrador duo, Quote the Raven. They are Jordan Coaker and Kirsten Rodden-Clarke.
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Live from JUNOfest: Zamani
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Ahead of the JUNO Awards, Mainstreet broadcasts live from the Sutton Place Hotel in downtown Halifax. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by singer-songwriter Zamani Folade.
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Live from JUNOfest: Joce Reyome
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Ahead of the JUNO Awards, Mainstreet broadcasts live from the Sutton Place Hotel in downtown Halifax. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Charlottetown singer-songwriter Joce Reyome.
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Live from JUNOfest: Morgan Toney
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Ahead of the JUNO Awards, Mainstreet broadcasts live from the Sutton Place Hotel in downtown Halifax. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by JUNO-Nominated Mi'kmaw fiddler and singer Morgan Toney, performing with Keith Mullins and Ryan Rogers.
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If you're a parent, talking to your kids about money may be a daunting task. Financial consultant Clifton Corbin is an advocate for greater financial awareness. He spoke with CBC's Jane Sponagle to offer his advice on how you can make these money conversations more enjoyable.
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Next month marks 112 years since the sinking of the Titanic. More than half of the children on board died in the sinking, calling into question the notion of “women and children first.” John Boileau's new book, The Lucky and the Lost: The Lives of Titanic’s Children, explores the stories of the children who sailed on board.…
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Finding adventures close to home
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Calling all adventurers! The Night of Adventure podcast is offering grants for grassroots adventurers. Night of Adventure founder Dave Green joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about the grants and what adventuring can do for people.
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Halifax conflict resolution specialist on her work in Ireland
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Bridget Brownlow is best known for her work in conflict resolution in Ireland, where years of conflict have plagued the population, causing intergenerational trauma. The Halifax woman has championed work in peace and conflict resolutions at Peaceful Schools Int'l Saint Mary's University and through the Charitable Irish Society of Halifax. She joins…
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Black Health Education Collaborative launches education module for medical professionals
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The Black Health Education Collaborative has launched a new health care-oriented education module called the Black Health Primer. It will give medical professionals and those training in the medical and public health fields the education to effectively and compassionately treat Black patients.
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Singer-songwriter Aysanabee on his 3 JUNO nominations
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Aysanabee joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about his three JUNO nominations: Album of the Year, Contemporary Indigenous Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year. Aysanabee is Oji-Cree, Sucker Clan of the Sandy Lake First Nation in northwestern Ontario.
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Musician Katie Tupper on being nominated for her 1st JUNO
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Ahead of the JUNOs in Halifax, Saskatoon's Katie Tupper joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about being nominated for her first JUNO award for her EP "Where To Find Me" in the Traditional R&B-Soul Recording of the Year category.
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Houston to pause controversial program that would benefit wine bottlers
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Facing mounting pressure from homegrown Nova Scotia wineries, the Houston government is pausing a program it quietly launched in January to help two commercial producers who bottle wine from grapes grown outside the province. Karl Coutinho, the chair of Wine Growers Nova Scotia, joins host Jeff Douglas to explain what this means.…
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Is it ageist to question the memory of Joe Biden and Donald Trump?
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When people say they think Joe Biden or Donald Trump — or both of them — are simply too old to be president of the United States — is that fair game? Or is that a step backwards for an economy that needs older workers to stay on the job in the face of demographic change? Mainstreet's Alex Mason spoke with Janice Keefe, the director of Mount Saint V…
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The Seal Island Lighthouse, which sits about 30 kilometres off southwest Nova Scotia, is Canada's oldest wooden lighthouse. While it's still operating, a group of supporters wants to ensure it keeps standing. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Mary McLaren, a board member with the Seal Island Lighthouse Preservation Society.…
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Allison Russell on her Grammy-award winning song, Eve Was Black
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JUNO nominee and Grammy-award winner Allison Russell joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about music, cycles of abuse, compassion and the remarkable story behind her son, "Eve Was Black."
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Natalie Abdou, an Egyptian woman who has called Mi'kma'ki home for 15 years, shares an Arabic song of healing and sisterhood by the sacred fire at a Wabanaki Midwinter Gathering. She spoke with CBC's Sis'moqon.
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King's College journalism course to explore Indigenous people and media
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The University of King's College has announced the launch of a new, required course for all second-year students pursuing a single honours degree in journalism called Indigenous People and Media. Course creator and professor Trina Roache joins host Jeff Douglas to explain what students will be learning.…
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Wine Growers Canada announced the recipients of the 2024 Canadian Wine Industry Awards in British Columbia on Wednesday. Among those recognized was head winemaker at Devonian Coast, Gina Haverstock. She joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about the award and how she is the first winner outside of B.C. and Ontario, and the first woman to win.…
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March 15 marks the beginning of wildfire season in Nova Scotia. To help people in King's County prepare, their regional emergency management organization has been hosting information sessions. Mainstreet's Alex Guye spoke with co-ordinator Dan Stovel to learn how people can prepare for the potentially dangerous season.…
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Talia Schlanger on her new album, Grace for the Going
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Canadian broadcaster and singer-songwriter Talia Schlanger joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about her new album, Grace for the Going. She explains the inspiration behind some of her songs, including 'See You Home', which tells the story of her grandparents immigrating to Canada after the Holocaust.
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Community meals create connection after devastating Shelburne County wildfire
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A small group of people in Shelburne County has been feeding their community members for free, a couple times a month. Efforts began in the wake of Nova Scotia's largest recorded wildfire that ripped through the county. Host Jeff Douglas spoke with Amy MacKinnon, the executive director of the Our House Youth Health Centre, to hear what kind of impa…
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$5M federal grant to help Dalhousie University open battery production facility
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The federal government announced a $5-million grant for Dalhousie University's Canadian Battery Innovation Centre on Wednesday. Lead researcher Michael Metzger joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about how this new money will speed up experiments and innovations.
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Nova Scotia groups pushing for universal access to contraception
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The federal government recently tabled a national pharmacare bill that, among many things, would cover contraception. Access Now Nova Scotia has been advocating for this coverage, and its founder Kari Ellen Grant joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about how free access to birth control could save taxpayer money.…
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What stands to threaten the future of traditional eel fishery
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For traditional Mi'kmaw fishermen, winter eel fishing makes them feel close to their ancestors. The timeless, year-round food source is a major part of Mi'kmaw culture. The CBC's Sis'moqon ventured onto the ice atop an Antigonish river to learn more about what stands to threaten the future of this traditional fishery.…
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Shelburne man says ketamine therapy changed his life
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After decades of battling mood disorder and mental illness, Shelburne councillor Ben Nickerson joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about his experience using ketamine therapy — and how it's given him hope he's been fighting for for decades.
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Halifax filmmaker Ben Proudfoot on winning his second Oscar
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On Sunday, Halifax-born filmmaker Ben Proudfoot won his second Oscar for his documentary short, The Last Repair Shop. It profiles four Los Angeles craftspeople who keep more than 80,000 student instruments in good repair at no cost to the students.
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Female couples and those with surrogacy arrangements can now register as both parents on their newborn's birth certificate in Nova Scotia. Krysta Hartlen Côté and her spouse were one of many affected by the previous regulations that prevented both names being added. Hartlen Côté spoke with Mainstreet's Alex Guye about their experience.…
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Internal RCMP report highlights impending 'crises'
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Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Dalhousie University sociologist Chris Giacomantonio to talk about an internal RCMP assessment of future threats, exaccerbated by climate change, technology and fraying of the social fabric.
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Alan Syliboy's artwork is now on the moon
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Mi'kmaw artist Alan Syliboy has teamed up with the founder of Lunar Codex to send a piece of his art to the moon. Humpback Swimming in the Milky Way was sent to the moon on a SpaceX lunar landing in February, as part of an international project created by Toronto poet, physicist and archivist Samuel Peralta.…
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If you pay bills to Nova Scotia Power, chances are you had a higher than usual bill this month. January was extremely cold at times, but on top of that, rates also jumped by 6.5 per cent on New Year's Day. But outcry from customers across the province seems to suggest something unexplainable is also driving up costs. Our consumer affairs reporter A…
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2 P.E.I. women speak out their experience with NDAs
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Two P.E.I. women involved in a harassment case with the University of Prince Edward Island were at Nova Scotia's Province House on Friday — International Women's Day. They spoke to the CBC's Jean Laroche about their experience with non-disclosure agreements and Nova Scotia's inaction in limiting their use.…
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Kjipuktuk rally calls on Manitoba to search landfill for missing and murdered Indigenous women
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A solidarity rally to support the efforts to have a Manitoba landfill searched for missing and murdered Indigenous women was held in Kjipuktuk (Halifax) on Friday. Advocates say the provincial and federal governments aren’t moving quickly enough to do so. The CBC's Sis'moqon spoke with organizers Martha Martin and Brandy Stanovich ahead of the even…
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We all know entrepreneurship requires bravery, creativity and hard work, but it also requires investment. The Atlantic Women's Venture Foundation has brought a method called "angel investing" to Atlantic Canada — with the sole intention of boosting women entrepreneurs. Host Jeff Douglas spoke with Cathy Bennett, the founder and general partner of S…
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Halifax is two weeks away from the JUNOs and one local performer you'll be able to catch is Maggie Andrew. She's the JUNO Wavemaker Ambassador for Halifax and she's also part of our new storytelling series called Key Moments. She tells the story of meeting her older brother for the first time — when she was five years old.…
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The climate is warming in the ocean and on land. Here's what that means for us
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Global ocean temperatures hit another record breaking high last month, and it was also the hottest February recorded on Earth in modern times. First, Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Susanna Fuller from Oceans North, and then by Warren Mabee, director of Queen's University's Institute for Energy and Environmental Policy.…
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Sarah Mitton of Brooklyn, N.S., set a new Canadian indoor record with her 20.22 metre throw at the world indoor championships in Glasgow, Scotland, earlier this month. She joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about being a world champion.
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Keonte Beals joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about how teachers and other school staff encourage students to build on their strengths, foster trust with them — and what kind of thought has to go into recognizing a child's gifts.
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Highlighting the importance of mental health among Black men
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The Nova Scotia Brotherhood Initiative is hosting its 5th annual Black Men’s Health Conference in Dartmouth on Saturday. Russel Brooks, community activist and mental health advocate, and Dr. Ron Milne, a physician with the brotherhood, join host Jeff Douglas to talk about the upcoming conference.
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