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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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The Upaya Dharma Podcast features Wednesday evening Dharma Talks and recordings from Upaya’s diverse array of programs. Our podcasts exemplify Upaya’s focus on socially engaged Buddhism, including prison work, end-of-life care, serving the homeless, training in socially engaged practices, peace & nonviolence, compassionate care training, and delivering healthcare in the Himalayas.
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The Be Here Now Network Guest Podcast features dharma talks from a rotating lineup of contributors like: Roshi Joan Halifax, Mirabai Starr, Gil Fronsdal, Mirabai Bush, and so many more!
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This is a podcast looking at the impact and legacy of cult films. It’s hosted by Mark Palermo (former critic, screenwriter of Detention) and Serena Whitney (former critic, programmer of The Revue Cinema in Toronto). The movies discussed tie into screenings happening at The Revue and Thrillema, a cult series Palermo helps run in Halifax. Why do these movies endure? Is some stuff too much for modern audiences? Theme music: "Hypernormalization" by Rich Aucoin, Artwork: Ryan Wilson
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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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Viv and Dave Boardman chat with real people of Happy Valley - Calderdale stretching from Todmorden via Hebden Bridge to Sowerby Bridge and Halifax
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A local history podcast about the town of Halifax, UK presented by Cuthbert Spittles.
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Matt Conrad and Mike Tobin chat with special guests to share informal conversations at a microbrewery or pub over a cold beverage. Join us as we chat and learn from a new and wildly different guest each week! Together we drink! #afternoonpint #podcast #canada #lifeincanada #novascotia #beer #culture #community #politics #entrepreneurs #authors #actors #directors #science #culture #microbreweries #craftbeer
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Halifax Initiative Conference 09
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A podcast about family business and business families. 2nd Gen family business leader, Luke Hansen-MacDonald, explores stories, lessons and challenges from multi-generational businesses.
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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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Solidarity K'jipuktuk Halifax is a membership-based, pluralist, non-sectarian, democratic, anti-capitalist organization in K'jipuktuk/Halifax, Nova Scotia.
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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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Dharma talks by Koun Franz at Thousand Harbours Zen in Halifax, NS. If you find these talks beneficial, please consider joining Thousand Harbours Zen or making a donation at https://thousandharbourszen.com/support. Your support makes the practice and teachings available to others.
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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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Halifax Initiative Conference 09
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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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Join Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University in Halifax with host Michael LeBlanc as they look at the hot issues in the food, foodservice, grocery and restaurant industries. We'll discuss proprietary industry and consumer food related research, check out fresh new ideas and talk about half baked strategies. Presented by Caddle. © 2020-2024 M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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An 11-year-old who doesn’t know what the heck to talk about
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2 ex-rappers and a DJ friend from Halifax, Nova Scotia discuss and review new music, share funny/crazy stories, and interview interesting people in the community and in the entertainment industry. From a deep dive review of a classic Notorious B.I.G. album to reciting Spice Girl lyrics to discussing mental health, you never know where the conversation will lead. Ride with us or Collide with us, either way it'll be a hell of a time.
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Podcast by The Signal: A Halifax podcast
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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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The Fearless Practice Podcast is for anyone who is either thinking of starting a private practice or who needs help with growing their practice in Canada. Julia Smith takes you on her journey from starting as a counsellor to totally killin’ it and growing her own practice in Halifax. After starting in 2016, she battled to find resources and help that related specifically to building a private practice in Canada. Today, she's sharing her tips as well as her not-to-be-repeated mistakes for fel ...
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2stonersand1mic a podcast made by stoners for stoners Welcome to the 2StonersAnd1Mic podcast, where a dynamic duo from the vibrant city of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, comes together for candid conversations sparked by a touch of influence. Dive into our world for a blend of laughter, profound reflections, and everything that falls in the fascinating spectrum in between.
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We are a congregation that gathers in the heart of Halifax to worship God each Sunday. As Christians, our goal is to worship God according to His revealed will through Jesus Christ by the grace of the Holy Spirit. We therefore look to the Scriptures as the rule of our worship. Here, you will find the newest sermons from Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church.
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Countless Journeys & D’innombrables Voyages are original shows created by the Canadian Museum of Immigration located at Pier 21 in Halifax, the site of arrival for nearly a million immigrants. Connect to the human side of immigration through stories that warm the heart, build empathy and highlight the contributions made by newcomers. Dive into our shared history and honour those who now call Canada home as our guests share the challenges, joy and unexpected humour they’ve experienced along t ...
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Down the Pub: Hosted by Anthony Abbott, Down the Pub is a Canadian soccer podcast which focuses on Halifax Wanderers and the Canadian Premier League. From post-match reviews with Gary Griffiths (@FromAwaysHFX) and Chris Searl, to interviews with professional footballers from the CPL and beyond, join us down the pub for some top quality football chat. The first pint is on us!
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The Global Development Primer podcast is about all issues in Global Development. Your host is Professor Bob Huish, broadcasting from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The podcast covers a wide range of issues in International Development and features the work of researchers, practitioners, and policy makers from around the world. This is your podcast to learn more about the latest and most pressing issues in Global Development.
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The people & stories that connect Halifax every week!
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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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Accessibility Ally is a podcast brought to you by Sea Change CoLab and Podstarter. In 10 episodes we aim to have conversations with folks who have disabilities, and those who are also accessibility allies, to help change the narrative. Throughout the series we chat with business managers, adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, organizations, government, and institutions working in the space of accessibility; who all support adults and children with intellectual and developm ...
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Welcome to the Kickstart Connections Podcast, hosted by Lucinda Underwood. This podcast is your go to for conversations around entrepreneurship and the unique stories behind businesses across Canada. Each episode features entrepreneur interviews recorded here in our beautiful studio in Halifax, or recorded live from our pop-up podcasts at conferences and events nationwide. We are a team of business owners ourselves, specializing in sales, marketing and media, and we use our platforms and exp ...
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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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Most have been recorded at St. Peter's Anglican Church, Birch Cove, Halifax, NS unless otherwise stated
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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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Small business is the backbone of Canada’s economy, but it isn’t for the faint of heart. Every year in Canada tens of thousands of businesses are born, however every year almost the same number fail. A lot can be learned from failure, but that’s just sad and depressing. “Yes, We Are Open” is a podcast that tells the stories of those that survive. How did they do it? What can we learn? Al Grego, of Moneris travels the country to tell these stories of challenge and perseverance. Whether you’re ...
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Things to do in Halifax
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Irreverent audio theater for your ear ballz!Zaq Flanary, the Script Keeper, has created a fun escapist podcast that will briefly take your mind out of our current social weirdness. From the short series Inside My Mind, where Zaq takes you on an audio journey through the chaos that is his brain, to Gunner Halifax, a sci-fi comedy show that follows the WORST human in the universe, we give your brain a break from the daily grind and provide a humorous break. The show draws inspiration from the ...
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"Jesus. If there's one thing I hate to hear out of musicians it's music talk. Most boring thing on the face of the earth." - Lester Bangs
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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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Live podcast recorded every week at The Company House in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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The Art Pays Me Podcast is a series of informal conversations between successful creatives of diverse backgrounds with Duane. Duane asks guests about the work they're known for and how they got their start to explore the many ways possible to make a living off of art.
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How knitting her own clothes helped this woman accept her body
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After years of struggling to find clothes to fit her body and feeling ashamed of her weight, Whitney Swinimer began knitting clothes for herself that made her feel confident and beautiful. She spoke with host Jeff Douglas about how that changed her perception, which she wrote about in this CBC First Person column.…
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Gathering Dharma With Joan Halifax: The Eight Realizations
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Roshi Joan Halifax emphasizes the profound suffering caused by wars and genocides around the world, advocating for deep dialogue, recognition of humanity, and the importance of addressing the structures that […]By Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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EU Tilt Right & Ag, Montreal Terrace Fiasco, Veggie Hot Dog Controversy, and guest Jake Freeze, Managing Director and Part-Owner of Sussex Ice Cream
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In the latest episode of the Food Professor Podcast, Michael LeBlanc and Sylvain Charlebois welcome special guest Jake Freeze, Managing Director and Part-Owner of Sussex Ice Cream. Jake, who was born and raised on a dairy farm in Sussex, continues to have a deep connection to the local agricultural community as he balances his career as a practicin…
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With cinema attendance down this year, we look at this in the context of the box office disappointment of FURIOSA and what it could mean for the future of movie-going. Then we review BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE. And when are content warnings spoilers? Plus, Serena just SAW THE TV GLOW, too.By Mark Palermo, Serena Whitney
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S2E8 | Inspiring Inter-generational Connection with Katie Mahoney | We Are Young
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On today's episode, we're delighted to have Katie Mahoney join us to talk about her fantastic business, We Are Young. Along with Cara Chisholm, Katie founded the company after spending a day with a senior through an “Acts of Kindness” initiative. She quickly realized that this was the first time in years someone made a day about her, and this reali…
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SKATCAST | THE DIPSH*T FILES | Episode 104 - Madness of Crowds: "Crowd Crush"
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The SKATCAST Network presents: The Dipsh*t Files #104 with the Script Keepers Today's Thing: This week Mrs. Script Keeper teaches us about the concept of the "Crowd Crush", and tells us a few stories about how dangerous the madness of crowds can get. There are also a couple extra stories on this topic in this weeks bonus episode (DSF Bonus 17). Hav…
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Being Intentional When Starting a Group Private Practice | Ep 127
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For many Canadian therapists, the trajectory seems to be that once you start getting full with clients that you should open a group private practice. However, if you blindly consider opening a group private practice without evaluating whether or not it is truly something that you want, then you may end up in a very stressful situation, feeling burn…
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Nova Scotia Nature Trust celebrates significant milestone
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Back in 2020, the Nova Scotia Nature Trust set a goal of doubling the amount of land it protects. It recently met that goal, protecting an additional 6,000 hectares in just four years. Executive director Bonnie Sutherland joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about this milestone and why "nature needs us now more than ever."…
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Marking 40 years of Mainstreet: Historian Leo J. Deveau
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Historian Leo J. Deveau takes us on another journey through time to 1984 — the year of Mainstreet's inception — for a look at what was happening in the political, economic and cultural life in Nova Scotia. He joins host Jeff Douglas.
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SoapboxScience event aims to change perception of what scientists looks like
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A group of women and non-binary scientists will come together on the Halifax waterfront on Saturday to showcase their knowledge and to encourage people from all walks of life to participate in science. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by co-organizers Meghan Martin and Lindsey Power, who are biomedical engineering PhD candidates at Dalhousie University.…
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SKATCAST | The SKATCAST Show | Episode 126 - Three NEW Things!
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The SKATCAST Network presents: The SKATCAST Show #126 with the Script Keeper Today's Things: [ Weekly Gift-Thing | 2:20 ] - We want you guys to have more cards, toys and poop shaped soaps! [ Book of Shmoggie | 7:59 ] - "Dark Halifax Rises" - The origin story of "Dark Halifax." It's dumb! [ Talking Pets | 16:18 ] - "Eatin' Booties" - What's a good d…
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William Burt - Chief Ocean Scientist at Planetary Technology - Using the ocean to store unwanted CO2 and fight climate change
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Will is an Oceanographer with a passion for making a positive impact and works with a Private Company called Planetary Technology. Their company is trying to mitigate climate change in a fascinating way. This is a great conversation that gives some insight into our carbon problem and some of the great work and innovation that’s being done to fight …
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N.S. schools not equipped to deal with rising violence: AG report
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Nova Scotia's auditor general Kim Adair says there has been a significant increase in the number of violent incidents being reported by schools, but suggests the actual number is higher because school staff are not reporting every incident. We hear reaction from NDP MLA Suzy Hansen and Tracy Vaillancourt, Canadian Research Chair in school-based men…
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Marking 40 years of Mainstreet: Dawn Harwood-Jones
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A glimpse into the early days of this program from a woman who helped put CBC Radio's Mainstreet on the map, starting in 1984. Former CBCer Dawn Harwood-Jones joins host Jeff Douglas and producer Alex Mason to share some fond memories of past hosts George Jordan and Frank Cameron, and their willingness to try just about anything.…
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How the changing global economy affects you
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Wouldn't it be great to have a map of the changing global economy? Economist Jeff Rubin says he has one. His many books have chronicled how macroeconomics affect our daily lives. He joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about his new book, A Map of the New Normal: How Inflation, War, and Sanctions, and how it will change your world forever.…
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Ep. 172 - Three Foundations of the Eightfold Path with Trudy Goodman
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Focusing on Sila, Samadhi, and Prajna, Trudy Goodman explains how the Eightfold Path can carry us through all of our life experiences. In this episode of the BHNN Guest Podcast, Trudy Goodman holds an intellectual talk on: The Eightfold Path as an expression and fulfillment of awakened life Sila, Samadhi, and Prajna Establishing ourselves in goodne…
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SKATCAST | Brotherly Brain Cell | Episode 20 - Bread & Fred (Audio Only)
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The SKATCAST Network presents: The Brotherly Brain Cell with Shaiden and Will: Today's Game: This week Shaiden and Will play Bread and Fred! Check the full video of this episode out on the SKATCAST Youtube: bit.ly/34kxCne Visit us for more episodes of SKATCAST and other shows like SKATCAST presents The Dave & Angus Show plus BONUS material at https…
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Mountains Are Mountains, Rivers Are Rivers
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In this dharma talk, Sensei Kozan dives into Dogen’s “Mountains and Rivers Sutra”. In this esoteric fascicle, Dogen engages in the impossible task of naming the unnamable – the fundamental interconnectedness of all things. Rather than trying to understand the sutra intellectually, Kozan calls us to listen to the present moment through the sutra. We…
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Monogamy is a stated goal for a lot of couples, at least in human societies. But this exclusive mating style is actually rare among mammals, more generally. Science columnist Torah Kachur joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about new research into hormones that may help explain why.
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How Halifax teens find space to celebrate Black Joy
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Mainstreet freelancer Damini Awoyiga returns to talk about the importance of the Black Joy movement, when facing a history of injustice and brutality. She spoke with some Halifax teens to understand what it means to them, from dance to community to finding understanding in your culture.
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Marking 40 years of Mainstreet: Music scholar Jacqueline Warwick
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In 1984, Platinum Blonde sang: "it doesn't really matter." But 1984 matters in the Mainstreet unit because that's the year this program first went on the air in Nova Scotia. Music scholar Jacqueline Warwick says it was also a hugely consequential year in Canadian music. Find out why as we hop into the Mainstreet time machine and begin gleefully mar…
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In this episode we discuss new music by Eminem, Coi Leray, Normani and Tha Dogg Pound, Beefs between Cardi B and BIA, Remedy and Macklemore and Benzino and Coi Leray, The Snoop Dogg concert, the legal troubles of Donald Trump, Kanye West and The-Dream and more.
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Viv chats to Mica May of women's plumbing company Stopcocks about the issues women face in skilled trades and the register of tradeswomen they have set up. More information online at Stopcocks.uk and 08008620010By Dave Boardman
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Looking at what Halifax is doing to become a more bikeable city
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With the rapid rate of growth in the Halifax Regional Municipality, many might be wondering how the city will accommodate even more vehicles. Cycling advocates David Trueman and Brtittney McLean join host Jeff Douglas to talk about they think our best best is prioritizing active transportation infrastructure.…
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Could a new way to build be the solution to the housing crisis?
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Mass timber is becoming more and more in demand, and Nova Scotia could be getting in on the ground floor. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Patrick Crabbe, team leader of the Mass Timber Company, to talk about why that is.
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SKATCAST | The Dave and Angus Show | Episode 125 - Post Apocalyptica to the MAX!
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The SKATCAST Network presents: The Dave and Angus Show #125 - Post Apocalyptica to the MAX! Today's Crap: This time on Post Apocalyptica, Angus and Roger Clemens hit the streets of California (San Fran Angus) in the Alfer to find Mrs. Blackburn. But they find more then they bargained for. Or maybe less. It's hard to tell. Make Thursday your favorit…
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James Mullinger - Brit Happens! His book, his comedy Tour, their family-run magazine and moving from the United Kingdom to New Brunswick! (Comedian, Editor, Author, Actor, Podcast Host)
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James left a good job as comedy editor with GQ Magazine and a bubbling comedy career in the United Kingdom to pursue a new life with his wife and kids in beautiful New Brunswick, Canada! Since his arrival he’s been working on his family run business and lifestyle magazine for maritimers, (https://maritimeedit.com) and continuing to accelerate his c…
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Rate Cut Ripple, Beef with Beef Processing, Strawberry Fields Forever, and guest Isabelle Marquis, SIAL Jury President and Tertulia Brugge's El Gusto's Eugenia Sanchez
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Our guests live from SIAL In Montreal are competition jury President Isabelle Marquis, back for her third visit on the #pod, and Tertulia Brugge's El Gusto Gourmet Drip Coffee's Eugenia Sanchez, who won the Grand Prix Gold award. The brand will receive a $10,000 grant in products or services provided by Nielsen and a 100-square-foot bare booth for …
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New play welcomes audience participation — for better or for worse
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A new play coming to the Eastern Front Theatre in Dartmouth, N.S., this Sunday presents itself as a Q&A — the kind of Q&A session that sometimes follows theatre events or movie screenings. Audience members are tasked with asking questions — any question at all — without knowing where the plot is going. Director and cast member Joe Cobden joins host…
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Unpacking the spin doctor's toolkit with the Mainstreet Spinbusters
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When working in political communications, there are certain tactics that are used by different governments around the world. The Mainstreet Spinbusters join host Jeff Douglas to talk about what you might find in a spin doctor's tool box here in Canada, and in Nova Scotia, and how they used some of those tools in their prior lives.…
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What happens when a clown imagines his own funeral?
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After 40 years travelling the world, Cirque Du Soleil has returned to the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax with Corteo.The show is described as a joyous procession or a festive parade as a clown imagines his own funeral. Olaf Triebil, Cirque du Soleil's artistic director, joins host Jeff Douglas to explain.…
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Nova Scotia Power apologizes after revoking public access to roadway, swimming site
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Nova Scotia Power has apologized after it removed public access to one of its active sites at White Rock Pond, which has been used by residents as a local swimming hole and trail for decades. Nova Scotia Power's Jenn Parker says the closure was put in place in the interest of public safety, but community consultation is expected to go ahead next we…
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On this episode we look back at the draw at the league leaders. Chris and Gary give their thoughts on standout performances from Riley Ferrazzo and Zach Fernandez. We also chat about the Red Card received by Thiago Coimbra. The game was also Rampy's 125th appearance for the club, so we look at what he means to the club and what an immense presence …
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Varela International Symposium 2024: Sentience and Intelligence (6B of 6)
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This is John’s part of the dialogue led in two parts by Richard Davidson and John Dunne explores topics on meditation beyond commodification, the transformation in neuroscience, and the importance of flourishing for ethical engagement. The speakers highlight the importance of social engagement and service, and the four pillars of human flourishing.…
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Varela International Symposium 2024: Sentience and Intelligence (6A of 6)
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This is Richard’s part of the dialogue led in two parts by Richard Davidson and John Dunne explores topics on meditation beyond commodification, the transformation in neuroscience, and the importance of flourishing for ethical engagement. The speakers highlight the importance of social engagement and service, and the four pillars of human flourishi…
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Varela International Symposium 2024: Sentience and Intelligence (5 of 6)
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In this lecture physicist Adam Frank delves into the blind spot in science, a concept that has led to a crisis in physics and issues in quantum mechanics. The discussion explores quantum mechanics, interpretations of it, and the impact of the blind spot philosophy. It also highlights critiques by Alfred North Whitehead and Edmund Hersel, and introd…
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Varela International Symposium 2024: Sentience and Intelligence (4B of 6)
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This is Kristin’s part of the two lectures given by Evan Thompson and Kristin Andrews delve into the concept of life as sensemaking and its implications for artificial intelligence (AI) and consciousness. The speakers discuss the importance of embodiment, organizational closure, and autonomy in living systems. They explore the unique characteristic…
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Varela International Symposium 2024: Sentience and Intelligence (4A of 6)
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This is Evan’s part of the two lectures given by Evan Thompson and Kristin Andrews delve into the concept of life as sensemaking and its implications for artificial intelligence (AI) and consciousness. The speakers discuss the importance of embodiment, organizational closure, and autonomy in living systems. They explore the unique characteristics o…
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SKATCAST | THE DIPSH*T FILES | Episode 103 - True Crime: Psycho Shoemaker
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The SKATCAST Network presents: The Dipsh*t Files #103 with the Script Keepers Today's Dipsh*t: This week Mrs. Script Keeper teaches us about a pretty unknown serial Dipsh*t. It's another dark one for sure. To go with his depravity, this man had a unique smell that would be his undoing. Have a wonderful Wednesday! Visit us for more episodes of SKATC…
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Celissa Vipond & Melissa Lindstrom: From Friendship to Successful Practice | Ep 126
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Celissa and Melissa noticed the clear need for mental health services in Ontario over the pandemic, and decided to team up to put their expertise and skills to use to serve the community. As a team, Celissa and Melissa were able to balance starting a practice between the two of them while continuing their social work positions that they love. Their…
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How Halifax played a role in preparations for D-Day
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Many ships left from Halifax to be part of, or to support, the storming of beaches in Normandy during the Second World War 80 years ago. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Bill Woodburn, chair of the Canadian Naval Memorial Trust and a former submarine captain, to talk about the city's role in preparations leading up to D-Day.…
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Why Chris Harvey-Clark made it his mission to find the 'Great Canadian Shark'
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In Search of the Great Canadian Shark is a new book by Chris Harvey-Clark, which looks back at over a half century of diving. He spoke with Mainstreet's Alex Mason to describe some of his experiences — and why swimming with sharks is a family tradition.
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Indigenous soldiers who fought at Normandy beaches to be honoured in France
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A group of Indigenous soldiers from Peepeekisis Cree Nation in Saskatchewan stormed Juno Beach alongside 14,000 other Canadians 80 years ago, turning the tide during the Second World War. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by the CBC's Jason Warick, who met with some of their descendants ahead of a ceremony in France on Wednesday to honour their sacrifice…
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Varela International Symposium 2024: Sentience and Intelligence (3B of 6)
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This is the 2nd part of the lecture featuring Molly Crockett and Luc Steels, we dive deep into complex systems of science, interdependence, and knowing. The speakers discuss the shift from in-person to online studies, the use of quantitative data in AI models, and the risks of monocultures of knowing. Together we philosophize around the vision of A…
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