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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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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Co - Hosts and long time friends Matt Conrad and Mike Tobin meet at a pub or microbrewery each week with a special guest and enjoy an informal conversation over a cold beverage. Our show aims on bringing people together. Together We Drink! #afternoonpint #podcast #business #entrepreneur #society #culture #money #networking #beer #politics #entertainment #arts #canada #lifeincanda #canadian #random #ap
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This podcast is a collaborative project between the IWK Health Centre in Halifax and Capitalize for Kids to improve health outcomes for children and families across Canada. Each month, we host a webinar featuring a high priority topic in child and adolescent mental health and addictions. Experts will share best practices and answer questions from clinicians across Nova Scotia. It’s important to note that the practices discussed in this podcast are sensitive and only intended for qualified an ...
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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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The Church In The North (CITN) podcast brings you thoughtful, sometimes humorous, conversations with church leaders from north of the 49th parallel. We share the untold stories of ministry practitioners who God is using in diverse settings - from rural Saskatchewan to urban Vancouver, from the outskirts of Winnipeg to the rocky shores of Halifax. We’re listening and learning to what God is doing in and through the church in our current cultural moment. Contact us at podcast@churchinthenorth.ca
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CBC Radio's Information Morning kick starts the day on mainland Nova Scotia with news, survival information, compelling stories and opinions from all perspectives in the province.
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Melanie, a single mom of two girls ages 8 and 11 living in Halifax, Nova Scotia was diagnosed with C-PTSD in 2019. This led Melanie on a journey of self-awareness since then in an attempt to figure out how to navigate the rest of her life in a healthy way. Melanie
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Dr. AJ is a Halifax family physician and assistant professor at Dalhousie University’s faculty of medicine. Today she begins a regular column for The Chronicle Herald which will explore health care reform with the aim of engaging Nova Scotians in finding ways to improve individual and population health, provide satisfying and high-quality care and build thriving health-care networks.
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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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The food people choose to put in their bodies has the power to hurt or heal despite all the efforts that educate consumers on the importance of making healthy food choices. Studies have shown that 80% of consumers are confused about food health information 59% of them doubting their choices. Who you seek food health advice from is as equally important as what you eat every day. The beef use podcast is a fusion of two ideologies. The culinary arts with the medical science centered on helping ...
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Charlene Pickrem, the host of, Mental Health - Let's Talk About it! CIOE 97.5 FM, is not a doctor, her perspectives are their own. Charlene's experience, education and lived challenges offer validity and credibility https://www.linkedin.com/in/pickempowerment/ The objective of the show is to have diverse guests share their awareness and perspectives on, Mental Health and Mental Illness, to empower other with potential strategies or resources to look after self/other(s). Three shows state "co ...
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The Insomnia Project is an podcast created by insomniacs for insomniacs, it features mundane conversation for you to Listen and Sleep. When you need that little nudge into relaxed drifting off then this is the podcast for you. Leave your worries, anxiety and sleepless behind as you relax and listen to the hosts talk at length about every mundane topic under the moon. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-insomnia-project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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People of Healthcare Podcast is brought to you by Access eForms, the technology that’s closing the paper gaps in your hospital. They believe you and your patients deserve better than paper.
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It’s been said that we learn from experience. But we can learn a lot more when we add the experiences of others to our own. On WorkShift, we're putting leaders in workplace safety on the mic to talk health, safety, but most of all, leadership in a world that has changed forever. Hear the stories behind their successes, and their failures, and how they’re meeting the same challenges you may be facing. Whether you’re a leader or someone who enjoys inspiring conversations, WorkShift will change ...
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Modern Fitness delivers the most current and effective advice and information on Health and Fitness to help all types of exercisers be the most successful and fit versions of themselves! No matter your experience level, Modern Fitness is here to help you crush your goals! Let’s get it! Jonathan Ells is a Certified Personal Trainer, Precision Nutrition Coach and Fascial Stretch Therapist from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. In 2017, he took on a position as a National Instructor with the larges ...
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Host, Tova Sherman is joined by newsmakers and culture-shakers, poets and prognosticators-all with an opinion (and solution) on issues that impact our city every single day. Transmitting from the Halifax Central Library; the literal and metaphorical heart of our city. reachAbility is proud to be the title sponsor of Heart of The City (HOT City). Listen on CDKU 88.1 Wednesdays at 01:30 or find the show online at reachability.org/hot-city/
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Talking Radical Radio brings you grassroots voices from across Canada. It features in-depth interview with people involved in a wide range of activism, organizing, and other social change work, and gives them a chance to take a longer view as they talk about what they're doing, how they're doing it, and why they're doing it.
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Group urges Canadian premiers to make mental health a top priority
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Canada's premiers are meeting in Halifax this week and on Tuesday morning, outside the Westin Nova Scotian hotel, a group of people tried to get their attention in the hopes that mental health can rise to the top of the political agenda. They shared some of their thoughts with the CBC's Olivia Stefanovich.…
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Saving Lives Through Healthy Eating: Allison Williams, Registered Dietitian
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On this episode of Under the Tower, John Guthrie and Allison Williams talk about the differences between a dietitian and a registered dietitian, the levels of care provided in our Halifax Health - Cancer Center for Hope, and more.By Halifax Health
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Destin Jones: Creating Canadian Therapist Communities | Ep 132
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Do you have a community of clients, peers, or professionals that you work alongside? How can communities open up new opportunities? Have you considered starting a community that isn’t focused solely on sales? Community is a bit of a buzzword in marketing and private practice these days, but it’s still truly valuable and a worthwhile investment to m…
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A for Adventure: Summer fun on the Eastern Shore
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It's road trip season, and Chris Surrette and Jan Sebastian LaPierre are hitting the road to the Eastern Shore. They tell us all about what they've got planned.
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Some Dalhousie University students and members of the African Nova Scotian community are headed to Ghana for the next three weeks to explore the history and culture there. We meet one of the participants, and the professor who's leading the way.
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The Mediterranean diet is often referred to as an ideal we should all aspire to. We chat with our nutrition columnist Jennifer Brady about the health claims, and whether it measures up.
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We explore the mysterious sea gooseberries, their sticky tentacles and how to spot them on the coast. Learn more from our series guide, Fisheries and Oceans aquatic biologist Jeff Clements.
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Georges Hanna - An investor, shares his blueprint to success in the Real Estate Industry. ( Entrepreneur, Smart Income Lifestyle)
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Send us a Text Message. 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 gr…
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'There's something for everyone': Nova Multifest kicks off in Dartmouth on Friday
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The annual Nova Multifest will kick off at Alderney Landing in Dartmouth on Friday. Guest host Jane Sponagle is joined by three of its organizers, Hannah Matharu, Maddison Day and Vishal Bhardwaj, to talk about the annual celebration of food, culture and music.
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This Kentville refillery shop is challenging its customers to reduce plastic waste
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The Plastic Free Foundation promotes Plastic Free July as a movement to get people around the world to refuse single-use plastics in the name of a cleaner environment. Rachael Butcher and Krista McDonald co-own Wholesum Refillery Shoppe in Kentville, N.S. They're participating, but it's also their mission to minimize single-use plastics year-round.…
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A Halifax meteorologist on how to improve flash flood warnings
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In the wake of last week's deadly rain storm, Halifax meteorologist Jim Abraham is calling on the province to create a better alert system for flash flooding. He explains what that could look like.
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Health Hacks #255: The danger of "stroller hyperthermia"
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As the summer heat continues, Mary Jane Hampton is back with a Health Hack to help ensure your baby is comfortable in the stroller on a hot day. Her hot tip: Do NOT cover the stroller with a blanket.
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Transforming the way stroke survivors regain independence
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The new Early Supported Stroke Discharge Team helps stroke survivors reclaim their lives in the comfort of their own homes. We find out how.
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The Smithsonian aims to preserve culturally important Canadian music
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The Smithsonian Institution in the states is preserving the music of the Sons of Membertou. We meet Marcia Ostashewski, professor of ethnomusicology and researcher at Cape Breton University. She helped make it happen.
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Renowned poet Cornelius Eady's special connection to Cape Breton
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Pulitzer Prize-nominated poet and playwright Cornelius Eady is in Cape Breton this week. He's doing a reading at the Inverness County Centre for the Arts on Wednesday afternoon. Guest host Jane Sponagle spoke with Eady about his work and what inspired him to hitchhike from New York to Cape Breton in the 1970s.…
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Learning From The Old Youth Guys with Cecil Rast
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What can we learn from veteran youth workers who have served in youth ministry for over thirty years? For part three of this week's summer series, "Learning from the OLD Youth Guys," we speak with Cecil Rast, the Metro Vancouver East Regional Director with Youth Unlimited. There is no -pre-show for our summer series, but you can expect our team of …
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Why these women want Lucky Campbell added to the Cape Breton Sport Hall of Fame
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Cape Breton's Lucky Campbell played fastball and softball in the 1940s and '50s and he is remembered in part for the many roles he played on a four-man team called the Glace Bay Rockets. His daughter, Evelyn Sims, and Guysborough County councillor Mary Desmond join guest host Jane Sponagle to talk about why they want him inducted into the Cape Bret…
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What’s in store for Halifax Pride this weekend?
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It’s that time of year again. Halifax Pride kicks off this Friday and operations manager Fiona Kerr joined Mainstreet to discuss what to expect from this year’s festival.
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Halls Harbour was one of the most dramatic scenes from last week's flash flooding in the Annapolis Valley. The causeway at the bottom of the road that loops around the harbour collapsed. That sent a torrent of water spilling over the road in the harbour. We check in with the owner of Halls Harbour Lobster Pound and Restaurant.…
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Nova Scotia is under a heat warning. Some people say they don’t mind, but others do. We talked to transit users about how they’re feeling about the weather, and then spoke with Janel Swain with Emergency Health Services to get tips on how to stay safe and cool this summer.
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada is seeking feedback on a draft of its national strategy on Atlantic salmon. The goal of the strategy is to restore and maintain Atlantic salmon populations and habitats. Neville Crabbe is the Executive Director of the Atlantic Salmon Federation. He shares his thoughts on the draft.…
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Award-winning tap dancer Travis Knights coming to FODAR
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The 10th annual Festival of Dance Annapolis Royal begins next week. There's a wide array of artists and productions set to perform, including Travis Knights. He's an award-winning tap dance artist from Montreal and he spoke with host Jeff Douglas about love for the dance.
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Torrential rain causes significant damage in Kings County
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Nova Scotians in Kings County have spent much of Friday assessing the damage from the previous evening's torrential rains. Host Jeff Douglas spoke with officials in the area, including Kings County Councillor Dick Killam, Bernard Miles with the Hall's Harbour Community Development Association and Dan Stovel, the regional emergency management co-ord…
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'Hearts are heavy' after fatal flooding in Kings County, MLA says
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Remnants of post-tropical storm Beryl swept through the western part of Nova Scotia Thursday evening, and Nova Scotia RCMP has reported that a youth has died in Wolfville after being swept away in the floods. MLA for Kings South Keith Irving joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about how his constituents are feeling after the tragedy.…
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Young ham radio operators honing their skills at Halifax camp
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Young amateur radio enthusiasts from across North America are in Halifax this week attending Youth on the Air camp. They're learning and practicing essential skills – and even making contact with an astronaut on board the International Space Station.
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HRM has designated 9 new encampment sites. Not everyone is pleased
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Some people in Nova Scotia, including Premier Tim Houston, are not happy with some of the public spaces chosen to be designated encampment sites. Max Chauvin, director of housing and homelessness for the Halifax Regional Municipality, weighs in on the decision and reaction.
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'This is our new normal': Kings-Hants MP Kody Blois on extreme weather events
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Halls Harbour was one of the communities in Kings County that was hit hard by Thursday's torrential rains, with a section of bridge being washed away. The CBC's Amy Smith spoke with engineering consultant Daniel Houghton about the damage caused. Then, host Jeff Douglas is joined by Kings-Hants MP Kody Blois to talk about what can be done to address…
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In this episode, we take a Deep Dive into the Wu-Tang Killa Beez group, Killarmy and review their first 2 albums, "Silent Weapons for Quiet Wars" and "Deadly Weaponry".
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Sons of Membertou gig of a lifetime and new record deal
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The Sons of Membertou are just back from the performance of their lives. The music group performed over several days in Washington, D.C. as part of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. They left the festival with a new record deal. Graham Marshall is a co-founder of The Sons of Membertou.
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New outreach team to help people experiencing homelessness in Truro area
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A new street outreach team started its work in Truro, N.S., this week. The provincial government announced Thursday that it's providing about $500,000 for the new five-person team run by the Truro Housing Outreach Society. Mainstreet's Alex Guye spoke with Davy Rose, the Truro outreach co-ordinator, to talk about how the team will support people ex…
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Can mewing and chewing change your face shape?
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A growing trend on TikTok is all about improving your facial structure. The videos seem aimed at boys and men who want to achieve a more 'masculine' appearance. They feature tips for sharpening your jawline.To talk about how these trends could affect oral health, we talk with Dr. Claire Karst with the Nova Scotia Dental Association.…
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Atlantic Breaking Alliance on breaking making its official Olympic debut
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Breaking is an art form, it's also a competition. It's debuting at the Paris 2024 Olympics this month. We speak to the Atlantic Breaking Alliance about its impact on the breaking scene in the Maritimes and the sports debut at the Games.
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Workshop featuring Wu-Tang Clan members to explore how art can help heal trauma
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Saturday night at the Light House Arts Centre in Halifax, an affiliate of Wu-Tang Clan called Wu-Tang Killa Beez will perform. But before that on Friday, there will be a community workshop about trauma and art, in which members of Wu Tang "will breakdown and analyze their songs, explaining how trauma and artistic expression intersect for communal h…
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How Emancipation Day will be celebrated in Guysborough
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As Emancipation Day approaches, host Jeff Douglas is joined by Nathan Sparks, the chair of the Guysborough Emancipation Committee. They talk about how the community is celebrating freedom, including a church service, gala dinner and fashion show, and why it's important to keep the conversation going.…
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Halifax Wanderers Take You to Dreamland (Maybe)
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The Insomnia Project: Halifax Wanderers Take You to Dreamland (Maybe) Ever wondered how a city could resemble a shoe? Tonight, we set sail for the Canadian Maritimes with guest James Covey! James gives Marco a geography lesson, transforming Halifax , Nova Scotia, into a footwear fashion show, so to speak. But wait, there's more! We lace up for anot…
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Paige Abbott: Taking Private Practice at Your Own Pace | Ep 131
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It can be easy to get caught up in looking at everyone else’s journey when instead it’s important to focus on your own. When you take private practice at your own pace, and when you incorporate your talents and passions and allow yourself to be guided from one spot to the next, you can more easily find your way in private practice instead of trying…
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How climate change is expected to diminish fish biomass
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A report released Wednesday by the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization finds that fisheries around the world are likely to take a much bigger hit from climate change if global warming gets up into the 3- to 4-degree range, compared to 1-and-a-half, or 2 degrees Celsius. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Dalhousie University biologist Der…
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How a pair of beaded earrings has shed light on stolen Indigenous designs
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An Algonquin beader says a design she created was stolen, mass produced and sold through an online retailer called Temu. CBC Indigenous reporter Samantha Schwientek joins host Jeff Douglas to tell that story and to talk about the broader implications.
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Discovery Channel's Shark Week comes to Nova Scotia
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As part of its annual Shark Week extravaganza, the Discovery Channel will air its first-ever Canadian-made shark week program on Wednesday evening. It's called Great White North and comes from executive producer Edward Peill, director P.J. Naworynski and legendary Shark Week underwater cinematographer Andy Casagrande. Shark expert and enthusiast Ch…
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Shaffelburg's former coach on Canada's historic run at Copa America
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What's more exciting than watching Team Canada advance through the Copa America? Watching Nova Scotia's Jacob Shaffelburg shine on the world soccer stage. We connect with his former coach in New England, to find out what he thought of last night's semi-final game and how far Shaffelburg's come since his school days.…
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Halifax left off the list of SailGP host cities for next year
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SailGP has confirmed that Halifax will not be hosting the international sailing competition in 2025. It's disappointing news for everyone who took in the exciting foiling races in Halifax Harbour in June. SailGP Canada team manager Jen Hall talks about the future of Team Canada, and Halifax as a venue, in the racing series.…
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Nutrition column: How can weight stigma leave a lasting effect on children?
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For decades, health professionals and policy makers have been sounding the alarm about an epidemic of childhood obesity. Some experts say that fixation on childhood weight has led to increased stigma from peers, parents, teachers, and even doctors. Our nutrition columnist Jennifer Brady explains.
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Matt Andersen to hit main stage at Halifax Jazz Fest
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Canadian bluesman Matt Andersen is in Halifax for Jazz Fest this week. He's playing the main stage on Friday night, but before that he joins host Jeff Douglas for a chat about his musical career.
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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 ...
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Send us a Text Message. 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 y…
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Marking 40 years of Mainstreet: James McQuaid aka MCJ
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As we mark Mainstreet Halifax's 40th year on the air, we've been talking to folks about how music has evolved during that time. MCJ and Cool G are credited as being the first Canadian rap group to be signed to a major label. They grew up in Halifax and moved to Montreal in 1988. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by James McQuaid, also known as MCJ, to lo…
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Scouts Canada opens toll-free hotline for all your camping questions
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If you need help starting a campfire or staying safe in bear country, and you don't want to just trust whatever you see on social media, you can now get expert advice through Scouts Canada's toll-free hotline. It opened on Monday, 24/7, for the entire summer. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Matthew Coe, a volunteer and long-time scouter.…
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What you need to know about the Portuguese man-of-war
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Mainstreet Halifax's Oceans Guy Boris Worm joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about the Portuguese man-of-war — a species similar to a jellyfish but worse — which is becoming more common along Nova Scotia's coasts.
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Which N.S. beaches are on the Best Beaches of 2024 Ranking list?
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Four Nova Scotia beaches have made it onto the list of a new global ranking of best beaches. The evaluators' criteria rank beaches by ecosystem protection, cliffs, dunes, facilities and other criteria. Camilo Botero is one of the evaluators.
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Health Hacks #254: A look at the new YouHealthNS app
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Now, if you have a valid Nova Scotia health card, you can access medical test results and other valuable information through the YourHealthNS app. Our healthcare columnist Mary Jane Hampton tells us why that's important in this week's health hack.
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Sloan's Chris Murphy reflects on 30th anniversary of Twice Removed
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Chris Murphy of Sloan joins host Jeff Douglas ahead of two performances at the Shore Club in Hubbards, N.S., this week. They walk down memory lane just in time for the 30th anniversary of Sloan's album, Twice Removed.
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