Best Digital Nova Scotia Podcasts (2024)

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Crafting Compelling Communication: Kelford Inc. Shares Insights on AI, Content Creation, and Customer Focus in Tech 42:33

2h ago42:33

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In this episode of All Hands on Tech, hosts Eilish and Greg explore the dynamic world of tech marketing with Joel Kelly, co-founder of Kelford Inc. They discuss how the rapidly evolving landscape is reshaping the way businesses communicate their value to customers. Joel brings a wealth of knowledge to the table, offering strategies for overcoming o…

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Jacquelyn Miccolis - Blending Art, Community, and Resilience in Entrepreneurship (Founder of Sparkles and Sawdust & Supernova Events, author) 37:34

2h ago37:34

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Ever wondered what it truly means to run a business with a heart? Jacquelyn Miccolis joins us to share her inspiring journey from founding Sparkles and Sawdust, a vibrant art studio, to running her new business Supernova Events while preparing for her eagerly anticipated book launch. Listen as we explore the essence of social enterprises—businesses…

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Nova Scotia’s Holdanca Farms Wins Prestigious Environmental Stewardship Award 2:14

24m ago2:14

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A Nova Scotia-based family farm has been named the winner of The Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA) for 2024.Holdanca Farms, near Wallace Bay on the north shore of Nova Scotia, is operated by the father-daughter team of John and Maria Duynisveld. The farm has been recognized for its ongoing commitment to sustainable farming practices that balan…

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Life outside of McCain Foods with Scott McCain-Part II 54:15

6d ago54:15

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In Part II of our Insights Podcast with Scott McCain, the Chair of the Board of McCain Foods, we focus on his own businesses including his ownership of the Saint John Sea Dogs, a twenty-year labour of love, and his involvement in Seafort Capital as one of the founding shareholders. We also talk about his volunteer interests, including his work with…

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John Read Returns! - Space Tourism Insights and Tales of Celestial Marvels (Astronomer) 55:47

3h ago55:47

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Join us at Garrison's Oxford Tap Room as we sit down with returning guest, astronomer John Reed for an episode brimming with celestial stories and refreshing pints. We kick things off with a chat about our favorite brews – from the summery jazzler to a spicy jalapeno ale – before diving into John's recent adventure in New Brunswick. Hear about the …

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Digital Cookbook Showcases Southern Alberta’s Farm Fresh Flavours 2:18

4h ago2:18

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Going from farm to table has never been easier with the launch of a new digital cookbook showcasing Southern Alberta’s farm fresh flavours.Tourism Lethbridge and Alberta Food Tourism Strategies have teamed up with Alberta Open Farm Days to release the digital recipe book titled Lethbridge Farm-to-Table: Flavours from Southern Alberta. The book aims…

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Henry Hussey - Beer and Culinary Adventures from Paradise Newfoundland - CRAFT BEERS ACROSS CANADA 1:06:12

2d ago1:06:12

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WELCOME TO EPISODE ONE OF CRAFT BEERS ACROSS CANADA - EPISODE 1 - PARADISE, NEWFOUNDLAND Join us as we chat with Henry Hussey from Banished Brewing in Paradise, Newfoundland, who weighs in on the great steak debate: barbecue or pan? We also get an insider look at Banished Brewing’s standout beers like the Eclipse Dark Lager and American Lager, and …

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How Big is McCain Foods? A conversation with Scott McCain 1:02:29

7d ago1:02:29

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Our guest this week on the Insights Podcast is the affable Scott McCain, the Chair of the Board of McCain Foods, the largest potato processing company in the world. This is first part of a two-part podcast which focuses on the McCain story, how it started in rural New Brunswick and grew internationally to have 60 production facilities and have its …

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Bayleigh Pelham - From Heartbreak to Victory in Big Brother Canada 2024 (Winner, Reality Star) 32:12

7d ago32:12

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Ever wondered what it takes to go from the heartbreak of near success to clinching ultimate victory in one of the most grueling reality TV shows? Join us for an unforgettable chat with Bayleigh Pelham, the unstoppable winner of Big Brother Canada 2024. Bayleigh shares her rollercoaster journey of perseverance, from nearly making it to Season 11 onl…

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Alberta Open Farm Days Offers Backstage Pass To Life On The Farm 2:15

4d ago2:15

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Alberta is gearing up for its 12th annual Open Farm Days, a two-day event on August 17 and 18 that serves as a backstage pass to life on the farm. Celebrating the province's agricultural heritage, it's an opportunity to meet local farmers, experience agri-tourism first-hand, and sample delicious food directly from producers.The goal is to provide a…

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Ryan Albright, Founder and CEO of Covered Bridge Potato Chips...building the next McCain foods? 1:03:02

4d ago1:03:02

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On the Insights podcast this week, Don and David talk with Ryan Albright, Founder and CEO of the Covered Bridge Potato Chip Company. After a tragic fire in March 2024, the company is rebuilding bigger and better. In Hartland, New Brunswick, Albright has built the largest russet potato-based chip manufacturing company in North America and is exporti…

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Breaking Barriers: The Power of Accessibility and Authenticity with Clarity Web Design Studio 37:23

14d ago37:23

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Join hosts, Eilish and Greg, for the latest episode of All Hands on Tech - Breaking Barriers: The Power of Accessibility and Authenticity with Clarity Web Design Studio. This week, our hosts sat down with Steph Sedgwick, founder of Clarity Web Design Studio to hear her inspiring journey in web design - from starting as a side hustle to growing into…

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Tyson Philpot - 2023’s Most Valuable Canadian in the CFL keeps moving forward. 34:10

22d ago34:10

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Tyson is a Canadian Football wide receiver for the Montreal Alouettes. His winning catch secured the CFL Grey Cup for 2023 and he is relentlessly moving forward to dominate the next season. We talk a lot about his career so far in football, his brother, his ambitions, video games getting into the NFL and options for the road ahead. Follow Tysons pr…

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20/20 Seed Labs Celebrates 35 Years of Innovation and Research 2:15

18d ago2:15

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For 35 years, 20/20 Seed Labs has been a leader in seed testing and research.The company has grown from a small business into a fully accredited and internationally recognized seed testing laboratory with facilities in Alberta, Manitoba, and Chile.The company was founded in 1989 by Sarah Foster following Agriculture Canada’s decision to privatize i…

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Fred Bergman, Senior Policy Analyst at the Atlantic Economic Council on the economic impact of indigenous business 50:45

13d ago50:45

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Fred Bergman, Senior Policy Analyst at the Atlantic Economic Council joins us today on the Insights podcast to talk about an important new report written by the organization. The report provides an assessment of the economic impacts of Indigenous communities and businesses across Atlantic Canada. The Indigenous economy is worth $6.2 billion to the …

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One Year Anniversary Show! - Tim Antonowicz joins Matt and Mike for a day out on the town to celebrate one year of drinking craft beers and talking to people 29:30

20d ago29:30

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Matt and Mike recap a celebratory Saturday with their trusted pal and designated driver Tim, and go back through the year to thank and chat about some of their previous guests. Our pub crawl on the town (starting around noon and ending before 10 PM) was a success. Every place we visited was a pleasure and we will have a separate video out soon to s…

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Canadian Beef Industry Conference Will Focus On Saskatchewan’s Agricultural Landscape 2:18

16d ago2:18

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Saskatchewan’s agricultural landscape will be front and centre as Saskatoon hosts the upcoming Canadian Beef Industry Conference (CBIC), August 18 - 22.“It’s an opportunity for Saskatchewan, and a real opportunity to showcase Prairie-wide, some of the knowledge, expertise, and excellence that can contribute to moving the livestock industry forward,…

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Travis McDonough on making it big in tech supporting MLB, NBA, NHL among others from Atlantic Canada 1:07:39

19d ago1:07:39

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Travis McDonough may not be widely known in Atlantic Canada but he is very well known by the MLB, NBA, CFL, MLS, NHL and NFL and many of their leading star players. Travis and his partners developed Halifax-based Kinduct, a tech application that uses personal data to help monitor and improve the performance of professional athletes, including the b…

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Bridging the Digital Divide: The Mission of GEO Nova Scotia 35:14

1M ago35:14

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All Hands on Tech hosts, Greg and Eilish, are joined by Matt Spurway, the Executive Director of GEO Nova Scotia, as he shares the origin and evolution of his beloved organization! The mission began with Between the Bridges - an initiative in Dartmouth North back in 2016, which aimed to bring together various sectors to tackle tough social issues, b…

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Giles Crouch - A refreshing conversation about the future of AI and technology with a Digital Anthropologist (Entrepreneur, columnist) 52:38

28d ago52:38

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Giles took his deep knowledge of cultural anthropology and applied it to the world of rapid evolving digital technologies. His skillset has been an asset in helping build several technology companies. Giles has been featured in Forbes Magazine, Wired magazine and National Geographic, and now publishes semi-weekly articles on medium https://medium.c…

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Peter Moreira reviews the findings in the latest Atlantic Canada Startup Report 51:12

26d ago51:12

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This week on the Insights podcast, Don and David speak with Peter Moreira about the 2023 Atlantic Canada Startup Data Report. Peter's firm, Entrevestor, publishes this report each year covering more than 800 tech-based locally-owned companies across the region. There was good and bad news in the report. Combined revenues are up but employment growt…

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Alberta’s Young Voices Shine at Youth Agriculture Speaking Championship 2:15

26d ago2:15

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The Calgary Stampede is known for showcasing rodeo talent and livestock exhibitions and this year, it was also a platform for young speakers passionate about agriculture.The Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture and Calgary Stampede hosted the Youth Agriculture Speaking Championship, bringing together young minds to voice their thoughts on agricul…

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Georges Hanna - An investor, shares his blueprint to success in the Real Estate Industry. ( Entrepreneur, Smart Income Lifestyle) 45:39

1M ago45:39

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Georges immigrated from Lebanon to Nova Scotia 17 years ago and fell in love with both Canada and Alexander Keiths beer. He worked his way from a job at Wendys and driving taxi, to opening his own restaurant and eventually building his own professional network, helping scale businesses, and teaches folks how to invest and grow through utilizing "ot…

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Half year review, an optimistic conversation reviewing successes and challenges in Atlantic Canada 58:01

1M ago58:01

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Don and David join Shelley Snodgrass, VP of Sales at Acadia Broadcasting, to review the highlights and learnings from their guests over the last 6 months. It is an optimistic discussion about the opportunities and successes happening in Atlantic Canada, as well as a future look into the challenges that the region continues to face. Take a listen to…

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Innovative Tech Marketing: Demos, Data, and Digital Channels 37:23

1M ago37:23

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Join hosts Ashley and Claire as they immerse themselves into the world of tech marketing with Katie Langton, a Marketing Technology Strategist at Verb Interactive. Founded in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 2004, Verb Interactive is a digital marketing and technology company specializing in travel and hospitality. The conversation spans a range of topics,…

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Sean Meister - How his passion for Nova Scotia helped foster a career and create a global online networking community (Founder of Global Bluenoser’s & Director of Strategic Partnership for Volta Labs Inc ... 37:24

1M ago37:24

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Sean Meister is a great guy to know if you’re eager to learn about what’s going on in the province of Nova Scotia. His love for his home province blossomed into founding a digital global community and podcast called Global Bluenosers. He also works with tech incubator Volta Labs Inc as Director of Strategic Partnership. If you would like to learn m…

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Severe Storm Safety 2:15

1M ago2:15

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In mid-July, severe storm season reaches its peak on the Canadian prairies. Already, hundreds of hail-related crop insurance claims have been filed, and several tornadoes have touched down across the prairies. For a farmer, a single storm could wipe out weeks or months of hard work. Cochrane, Alberta-based storm chaser Braydon Morisseau has seen fi…

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Agriculture Literacy Program At University of Calgary Gets $1 Million Donation From BMO 2:15

1M ago2:15

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An innovative agriculture literacy program at the University of Calgary has secured a $1 Million donation from BMO.The Simpson Centre for Food and Agriculture Policy at the university’s School of Public Policy says the donation will support the launch of the Agriculture Literacy for Healthier People and Planet program. The initiative will address t…

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Executive Director at the McKenna Institute working to transform NB through digital technology 1:02:05

1M ago1:02:05

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On this week’s Insights, Don and David talk with Adrienne Oldford, Executive Director at the McKenna Institute. Almost 30 years ago, then Premier Frank McKenna had a vision for what was called the ‘information superhighway’ and how it could transform the New Brunswick economy and society. While there have been some important successes, by some meas…

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Cody Rodgers - Leading a positive life with muscular dystrophy ( Author of the upcoming memoir, DON’T DISS my ABILITY ) 32:20

2M ago32:20

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Cody shares some of his story about being diagnosed at age 4 with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. At age 35, he has led a full and busy life. Cody tells us about the car show he’s putting on to help bring awareness to muscular dystrophy, and we chat about sports, wrestling, marvel and the upcoming Deadpool vs Wolverine movie. Cody also sells his own T…

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The Countdown Is On For AWC East 2024 2:15

2M ago2:15

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The countdown is on and preparations are being made for the Advancing Women in Agriculture AWC East 2024 Conference happening in Niagara Falls, Ontario from November 17-19.Lynda Campbell with TD Bank Agriculture Services has been a long-time conference attendee. She says the conference shines a very bright light on the importance of women in the ag…

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Blair Hyslop, Co-CEO of Mrs. Dunster's on developing food manufacturing in New Brunswick 1:06:13

2M ago1:06:13

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On this week’s Insights, Don and David talk with Blair Hyslop, Co-CEO, Mrs. Dunster’s about the opportunities to develop food manufacturing in New Brunswick. Blair shares his journey building the company from a staff of 50 to more than 270, the building of a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and growing export markets. He talks about the …

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Jon Mullane - Keeping it Beach Rock from Mahone Bay to California (Singer - Song Writer) 36:05

2M ago36:05

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Jon is a man of many talents and he finds himself in a great place with his latest EP California. We talk a bit about his recent award winning music video, his original moniker and the reason he had to step out of the lime light for a while. One thing is for certain is that Jon shares the same passion as Matt and Mike do for Nova Scotia. You’ll als…

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Pocket-Sized Peace of Mind: Exploring Stethophone's Impact on Health Care 28:44

2M ago28:44

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Join hosts Eilish and Greg for Season 3, Episode 42 of "All Hands on Tech," titled "Pocket-Sized Peace of Mind: Exploring the Stethophone's Impact on Health Care." In this episode, they speak with Mark Opauszky, CEO of Sparrow BioAcoustics, the Atlantic Canadian-born company behind the Stethophone—a software that transforms smartphones into medical…

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Karen Dean - How some harrowing experiences helped make her a Resilience Expert and Fierce leader - ( Speaker, Entrepreneur, Author, Mentor, Mom, Survivor) 1:14:08

2M ago1:14:08

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Karen has faced many tough battles through her life in more ways than you can imagine. Her compassion as a mother, her grit to never give up and always giving her best efforts has helped Karen accomplish a great deal. Today Karen is a sought after Keynote Speaker as well as an educator on resilience in the workplace. Her Canadian Best Selling Book …

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The Agricultural and Economical Potential of Nanotechnology 2:15

2M ago2:15

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Nanotechnology has long since moved out of the realm of science fiction. The practical applications of nanotechnology and its economic potential for many industries, including agriculture, are seemingly limitless. At the forefront of nanotechnology and agriculture stands Convergent Bio. Launched earlier this year by a group of scientists, engineers…

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Best of Insights- Rob Steele, CEO of Steele Auto Group 1:02:35

2M ago1:02:35

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This podcast was originally published In January of 2024 and was quickly the most downloaded podcast in Insights history. The podcast features legendary entrepreneur Harry Steele. Interestingly, Rob did not join Newcap Inc, his father's company, until he was nearly forty years old. Up until then, Rob was already a successful entrepreneur in his own…

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Dr. Sylvain Charlebois - Return of the Food Professor - Food fraud, the middle mile, big grocery & more. 1:02:49

2M ago1:02:49

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We welcome back Canadian researcher, author, lecturer, podcaster and professor Dr. Sylvain Charlebois for another enlightening conversation about the current state of the food industry in Canada. We also chat about food fraud in Europe, how grocery stores operate, why a strike against Loblaws may not work, his campaign concerning expiry dates and w…

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Radiate: Plant Growth Stimulant Aims to Improve Overall Crop Performance 2:15

2M ago2:15

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With planting season underway, a plant growth stimulant called Radiate by Nutrien AG Solutions aims to boost overall crop performance.Radiate is a plant growth stimulant designed to develop longer, stronger, healthier roots, significantly improving nutrient uptake. This foliar-applied product promises to boost crop performance across a wide range o…

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Dr. Heather Exner-Pirot of the MacDonald-Laurier Institute explores the mining opportunity in NS and NB 1:10:15

2M ago1:10:15

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Canada has a productivity problem but many of the diagnoses, such as blaming immigrants, are not compelling. Dr. Heather Exner-Pirot, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, makes a strong case that a main reason for our weak productivity has been a sharp decline in investment into Canada’s resource sectors including oil and gas, mining a…

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Bringing Indigenous Representation to the Tech Sector Table 31:46

2M ago31:46

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Join hosts Eilish and Greg for Season 3 Episode 41 of All Hands on Tech: Bringing Indigenous Representation to the Tech Sector Table! In this special episode, released during National Indigenous History Month, the pair engage in a compelling discussion with Michael Hebert, founder and CEO of Turtle Island Technology Solutions. The conversation delv…

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William Burt - Chief Ocean Scientist at Planetary Technology - Using the ocean to store unwanted CO2 and fight climate change 54:26

2M ago54:26

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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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Ag Tech: Streamlining The Feed Industry Through Transparent, Efficient, Feed Procurement 2:17

3M ago2:17

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Streamlining feed procurement is the goal of FeedXChange, an innovative platform that connects farmers and feed brokers. It enables them to find the best deals, negotiate favourable prices, and save money.FeedXChange is the brainchild of Styn Nieuwenhuis and Josh Hawley. Nieuwenhuis says the idea came about simply because there was little data avai…

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Regis Duffy or the Godfather of Bioscience talks building the industry on PEI 59:53

2M ago59:53

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This episode features a really interesting conversation with Regis Duffy, the founder of Chemical Diagnostics Limited in Prince Edward Island. The business was partly sold to Sekisui Chemical, a Japanese chemical company in 2007, while the remainder of the company turned into Biovectra, a company with 700 employees and a new mRna vaccine manufactur…

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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) 47:09

3M ago47:09

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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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Learn to do by doing: 4-Hers reflect on skills gained 2:16

2M ago2:16

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It's an exciting time of the year in the 4-H world.. as 4-Hers show off the projects they have worked on all year.We stopped into the Newell District 4-H Show and Sale in Brooks and 4-H on Parade in Calgary in the last week to chat with 4-Hers about their projects and how the program will shape their futures.For more on this story go to Rural Roots…

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Michael De Adder Talks About the Challenges of Being A Political Cartoonist 1:00:05

3M ago1:00:05

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This episode of the Insights Podcast offers something a little different as we take a look at the world of a political cartoonist and the related challenges of the print media. Our conversation with award winning Michael De Adder is wide ranging and looks at the challenges of getting political cartoons approval in this era of political correctness.…

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Angela Amirault - Owner of Nova Scotia's first Cannabis Assisted Psychedelic Therapy (CAPT) practice. ( Business Owner, Altered Healing ) 56:37

3M ago56:37

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Angela is passionate about supporting individuals and groups who are looking for healing, growth and overcoming obstacles in their lives through assisted and guided cannabis usage and exploration. She has an interesting history including running her own psychotherapy practice in Dublin Ireland and worked in the Judicial system supporting individual…

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Transforming Transactions: Matera's Legacy of Innovation 30:39

3M ago30:39

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Join hosts, Ashley and Claire, for Season 3 Episode 40 of All Hands on Tech! Listen along to this insightful conversation featuring Thierry Battistini, GM of Matera Canada, as we delve into Matera's role as a financial powerhouse in Latin America and beyond. We explore the company's innovative strides in core banking and instant payment solutions, …

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From weed to crop, innovator aims to build up Pennycress 2:17

3M ago2:17

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An innovator is working to build up a plant commonly known as a weed and as a great oilseed and cover crop. Dr. Jason Thomas talks about the work he and his company are doing with Pennycress here on Rural Roots Canada, brought to you by Radiate, an exclusive product from Nutrien Ag Solutions.For the full story, go to ruralrootscanada.com.…

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