Best Isthmus Podcasts (2024)

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Who should pay to protect the Isthmus of Chignecto? 6:59

10h ago6:59

6:59

Tim Houston is taking Ottawa to court, over who should pay to protect the communication lines, Trans-Canada highway, and rail lines running through the Chignecto Isthmus. A historian will talk about what's happened in the past.

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Political reporter talks about the political skirmish around the Isthmus of Chignecto 7:37

12h ago7:37

7:37

Who should pay to protect the Isthmus of Chignecto?.The Trudeau government is offering to split the cost of the project with Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Premier Tim Houston is taking the federal government to court, arguing that inter-provincial connections are the responsibility of the feds. AllNovaScotia.com political reporter Brian Flinn look…

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East Preston mom tries to address a lack of autism resources in her community 9:48

10h ago9:48

9:48

Nyesha Sparks is a mother of two autistic children in East Preston. Hear why she started the Autism Roundtable, a new monthly meeting that encourages people in the Preston Township to come together to learn and share their stories about autism.

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Ian Williams: What I Mean To Say 14:58

10h ago14:58

14:58

The Massey Lecture comes to Cape Breton for the first time ever. This year is poet, professor and Giller prize-winning novelist, Ian Williams.

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Art 'n Soul: Prismatic Arts Festival, The Laramie Project 5:51

10h ago5:51

5:51

In today's culture column, theatremakers from New York and Dartmouth bring The Laramie Project to a local stage. The play draws from hundreds of interviews carried out following a shocking murder that took place 25 years ago in Wyoming. Plus, Tara Lynn Taylor takes us to the Prismatic Arts Festival!

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Candidates' roundtable: Victoria County District 7 8:53

10h ago8:53

8:53

District 7 in Victoria County includes North Ingonish, Neil's Harbour, South Harbour, and White Point. Candidates include Jackie Organ and Johnny Buchanan, who has not responded to numerous attempts to reach him.

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Eagles name new captain 7:06

10h ago7:06

7:06

Eagles player Jacob Newcombe talks about the upcoming season, his health, and how he feels about being the team's new captain.

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Can't Buy My Silence hosts series of events to discuss NDAs in Halifax 9:08

10h ago9:08

9:08

Can't Buy My Silence has been fighting the misuse of non-disclosure agreements for years. Co-founder Julie Macfarlane talks about why the group is holding a series of events in Halifax to discuss NDAS, and the effects they have on people's lives.

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Canton Culturel - a new arts and culture space 5:45

10h ago5:45

5:45

Cheticamp has a new arts and culture space that's been a long time coming.

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Mel & Floyd - Fri, 20 Sep 2024 13:00:05 -0500 1:01:55

3h ago1:01:55

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Two wacky funny guys broadcast a hilarious blend of political commentary, weird news, and stand up comedy. Consistently Madison's top radio personalities in the Isthmus MadFaves reader poll.

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Candidates' roundtable: Inverness County District 5 12:05

10h ago12:05

12:05

District 5 in Inverness County, represents Mabou & Port Hood. Your candidates are the incumbent, Lynn Chisholm and Thom Oommen.

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CBC Indigenous reporter on six First Nations deaths by police in two weeks 7:56

11h ago7:56

7:56

The House of Commons held an emergency debate on Monday evening. It came after six separate incidents in two weeks, in which First Nations people were killed by police. Samantha Schwientek is a reporter with CBC Indigenous in Edmonton and a member of the Cayuga nation of the Six Nations of the Grand River. She brings us this story.…

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Halifax cafe holds a celebration of life for three of its regular customers 8:23

11h ago8:23

8:23

Staff at Alteregos Cafe are remembering three beloved regulars. David Demone, Clyde Tanner, and Leroy Loppie -- affectionately known as Mr. Loppie -- used to gather at the north-end Halifax cafe on a daily basis. Michelle Strum, owner of Alteregos, shares her memories of them.

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Film industry booming in Nova Scotia 7:41

4d ago7:41

7:41

The Canadian Media Producers Association released a report about a TV show that's been filming in Nova Scotia. It found that just one season of Sullivan’s Crossing generated more than $47,000,000 in economic activity. The executive director of Screen Nova Scotia talks about how the numbers translate to the rest of our film industry, which is curren…

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N.S. woman writes book about a girl with cerebral palsy and her service dog 7:06

11h ago7:06

7:06

Sonya Lee Demone is a first-time author who wants to inspire young people with disabilities to follow their dreams. Her new children's book, Happy and Dee's Adventures, will soon be available in libraries across the province. Sonya, as well as her friends and coworkers, spoke with the CBC's Celina Aalders about the book and its message.…

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Dr. Peter Lin: Research into the brain structures associated with depression 8:22

11h ago8:22

8:22

Earlier this month, in the journal Nature, researchers published a study on mental health. It links depression in some people to biological processes in the brain. The study suggests a connection between one particular area of the brain, and its size, to a person's risk for experiencing depression. To talk more about that, we've reached Dr. Peter L…

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Halifax bartender win's global cocktail competition in Shanghai 7:44

12h ago7:44

7:44

When we last spoke to Keegan McGregor, he'd just been crowned Best Bartender in Canada. McGregor is part of the staff at Highwayman Restaurant in Halifax. Well, Keegan McGregor is just back from Shanghai now, where he won World Class Global Bartender of the Year. It's the first time an East Coaster has landed at the top of that podium!…

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Candidates' roundtable: CBRM District 5 15:26

9h ago15:26

15:26

CBRM District 5 includes downtown Sydney, the Esplanade, the North End, and the Shipyard. Your candidates in District 5 are incumbent Eldon MacDonald and Bennett MacIntyre.

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Disagreement over who should foot bill for work necessary to protect Chignecto Isthumus 7:02

13h ago7:02

7:02

The province wants the federal government to pay for the entirety of infrastructure to protect the Chignecto Isthmus from climate crisis effects. We get into the history of financing big Canadian infrastructure projects when we speak with Stephen Henderson. He's a professor at Acadia University.

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Port Hawkesbury Paper, twelve years in 8:26

10h ago8:26

8:26

Port Hawkesbury Paper is marking its twelfth anniversary at the long-running mill site in Point Tupper. We hear from the Operation's Director of Sustainability and Economic Development, Geoff Clarke .

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Clinical social worker on cell phone policy adaptations for neurodivergent students 8:39

12h ago8:39

8:39

We'll revisit the cell phone ban in schools. Some parents are looking for exemptions for kids who might rely on cell phones to cope with anxiety, ADHD and other conditions. Jennifer van Kessel, a clinical social worker in Halifax, spoke to the CBC's Erin MacInnis.

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Legal column: How the law addresses parental responsibility with school violence 7:47

12h ago7:47

7:47

The recent case in Georgia school shooting points to a new way of dealing with school violence in the United States. In that case, the father of the shooter was charged with several criminal offenses. Information Morning's legal columnist Wayne Mackey joins us to look at how that case reflects on the Canadian situation.…

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Halifax woman may find it easier to get MAID than the province to pay for her treatment 10:55

12h ago10:55

10:55

After years of fighting with Nova Scotia’s Department of Health and Wellness for access to out-of-province care, Jennifer Brady has applied for Medical Assistance in Dying. She has lymphedema – a life-long condition that causes fluid build up, and can result in painful swelling, increased risk of blood infection and cellulitis. CBC reporter Angela …

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Dalhousie Legal Aid teaches renters how to navigate residential tenancy laws 8:12

11h ago8:12

8:12

In a housing crisis, knowing your rights as a tenant can mean the difference between sleeping in an apartment and sleeping in a tent. That's why Dalhousie Legal Aid is offering a series of eviction prevention workshops. Its goal is to increase community knowledge around the Residential Tenancies Act that spells out the rights and responsibilities o…

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The Marshall Decision at 25: Jane McMillan 16:13

10h ago16:13

16:13

A feature interview with the women who was the fishing partner and the life partner of Donald Marshall Jr.

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Health Hacks #263: Growing trend of social prescribing 7:39

11h ago7:39

7:39

What do book clubs, tai chi, pottery making, and salsa dancing all have in common? They could show up on your doctor's prescription pad, in the not-so-distant future. Our healthcare columnist Mary Jane Hampton is back to talk about 'social prescribing and how it could potentially lighten the load on our healthcare system.…

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25th anniversary of the Marshall Decision 11:56

14h ago11:56

11:56

25 years ago today, the Supreme Court of Canada reversed the charges against Donald Marshall Jr. for fishing eels without a license. This case was a landmark ruling for Indigenous treaty rights. We chat with Donald Marshall Jr.'s former fishing partner and the former Chief of Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation.…

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The Marshall Decision at 25: Dan Christmas 13:33

10h ago13:33

13:33

Former Senator Dan Christmas was a key figure in the team behind Donald Marshall Jr. We examine the legacy of the Marshall Decision, handed down 25 years ago today.

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Donald Marshall Jr's eel nets on display in Membertou 7:05

9h ago7:05

7:05

You can touch history at Membertou right now, where the eel nets that launched the court case that culminated in the Marshall decision 25 years ago, are on display.

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NSTU president weighs in on new cell phone policy in schools 9:17

5d ago9:17

9:17

This fall, students across Nova Scotia have returned to school having to follow a new set of rules around cell phone use. How is it going so far? Are kids paying better attention in class? We ask Peter Day, president for the Nova Scotia Teachers Union.

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Disability Debunked: Remembering the legacy of Jenn Powley 8:45

11h ago8:45

8:45

Disability Debunked is a series that sheds light on disability issues. Vicky Levack is an educator and disability rights activist, and our guide for the series. She's back with a tribute to another prominent disability rights activist — her former roommate and friend, Jenn Powley, who died a year ago.…

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Art 'n Soul: Celebrating the AIFF awards and a new concert season 7:28

11h ago7:28

7:28

In today's culture column, Tara Lynn Taylor talks about a new season of sound at The Music Room and The Stage at St. Andrews in Halifax. Plus, a few standout winners from the Atlantic International Film Festival Awards.

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Crisis responder offers others a lifeline through Suicide Crisis Hotline 9:27

2d ago9:27

9:27

It's been nearly a year since Canada's suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline launched. Nika Khossravi is one of many crisis responders with 988. She talks about what inspired her to do this work and how to help others in distress.

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New alert system coming to Richmond County 5:54

9h ago5:54

5:54

Richmond County is considering a new municipal alert system for its residents. We hear from Warden Amanda Mombourquette about the "Voyent Alert" system later this hour.

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Mel & Floyd - Fri, 13 Sep 2024 13:00:05 -0500 1:01:55

6d ago1:01:55

1:01:55

Two wacky funny guys broadcast a hilarious blend of political commentary, weird news, and stand up comedy. Consistently Madison's top radio personalities in the Isthmus MadFaves reader poll.

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New Glace Bay breakfast program free for all 5:44

11h ago5:44

5:44

Town House in Glace Bay has a new breakfast program running Tuesdays to Thursdays from 10 to 11.

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How a looming Air Canada strike could play out for travellers and pilots 13:42

10h ago13:42

13:42

Canada's largest airline is getting ready to suspect its operations. Air Canada's pilots could be on the picket line as early as the weekend, either on strike or locked out. We'll talk to the pilot's union and a professor of management.

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Take your seat: eleven acclamations around Cape Breton 9:24

11h ago9:24

9:24

11 candidates in municipalities across Cape Breton Island have won their council seat without a contest in municipal votes next month.

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Writer director Sook-Yin Lee brings new film to Atlantic Film Festival 9:05

1d ago9:05

9:05

In the film "Paying For It," the character Chester is looking for sexual relationships without emotional entanglement. So, he turns to sex workers. The movie is adapted from a graphic novel by Canadian cartoonist Chester Brown. Writer-director Sook-Yin Lee talks about bringing the film to the Atlantic International Film Festival.…

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Cape Bretoner competes in the Lifesaving World Championships in Australia 6:44

11h ago6:44

6:44

We head Down Under to talk to a lifeguard from Cape Breton who just took part in the Lifesaving World Championships.

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Advocates from around the world walk from Pugwash to Halifax for peace 9:01

6d ago9:01

9:01

Meet some of the people who have come to Nova Scotia from across the globe for Walking Together for Peace. The 200-kilometre trek is a grassroots initiative to address climate justice, militarization, colonization and racism. Information Morning's Feleshia Chandler caught up with the walkers, as they passed through a wooded area in Tatamagouche.…

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"Friendships are forever" - Derek Mombourquette 2:40

11h ago2:40

2:40

Liberal Derek Mombourquette talked about his friendship with former PC MLA Alfie MacLeod.

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Halifax's Andrea Dorfman talks about her brand new short film at AIFF 8:08

1d ago8:08

8:08

A new short animation called Hairy Legs is celebrating its world premier at this year's Atlantic International Film Festival. Filmmaker and animator Andrea Dorfman chats with CBC's Carsten Knox about how the memoir film chronicles her first feminist moment - deciding not to shave her legs.

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CBRM mayor accepts job with the provincial government 9:25

1d ago9:25

9:25

CBRM's mayor has said she has a new job working with the provincial government, but is providing few details. We find out what this might mean for CBRM.

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Cape Breton gets a cricket pitch 6:45

1d ago6:45

6:45

Now that the Cape Breton Cricket Association has a proper cricket pitch in Sydney, it's hoping to continue to grow its ranks of players.

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Remembering two founding fathers of the wine and craft beer industry in N.S. 11:22

1d ago11:22

11:22

Nova Scotia has lost a couple of legends in the alcohol industry. Kevin Keefe died earlier this month. He started the Granite Brewery in Halifax in 1985. Earlier this year, we lost Roger Dial. He was the founder of Grand Pre Winery in 1980. Sommelier and booze writer Craig Pinhey looks back at their legacy.…

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Students reconnect with their roots on a trip of a lifetime to West Africa 12:43

1d ago12:43

12:43

Miguel Nkeng and Nathan Cromwell-Tesfazion tell us about how they travelled with other Dalhousie University students of African ancestry to Ghana, to commemorate the final year of the United Nations Decade for People of African Descent.

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Acadian Culture with Ronald LaBelle: the day Helen Creighton visited Cheticamp 10:17

1d ago10:17

10:17

In our column on Acadian culture, Ronald LaBelle takes a look at the day Helen Creighton arrived in Cheticamp.

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Health Hacks #262: Province's new healthcare partnership with Google 7:43

2d ago7:43

7:43

Premier Tim Houston announced a $42 million partnership with Google, to bring AI search tools to the provincial healthcare system. The project involves three phases, one of which will begin as early as this fall. Mary Jane Hampton looks at that in this week’s health hack.