Best YWCA Podcasts (2024)

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YWCA helps 32 families move into affordable homes in Dartmouth 16:33

4d ago16:33

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The charitable sector, the private sector and three levels of government have come together to build more than 30 homes for families in need in Nova Scotia. Guest host Preston Mulligan is joined by Miia Suokonautio from YWCA Halifax to talk about how this came together within a single year, who was involved and whether they can do it again.…

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Navigating the College Admissions Process: Tips from Allison Baer Ph.D 1:00:45

14h ago1:00:45

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Send us a text We dive into the stressful process of college admissions and college applications. From finding the right fit for your child to navigating the ever-changing landscape of applying to college, could AI help in college selection? We cover it all with Allison Baer. As one of the top college admission consultants around, she shares her in…

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Mainstreet Spinbusters on how Premier Houston keeps the opposition off balance, and the Marshall Decision 33:22

19h ago33:22

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Barbara Emodi, Michelle Coffin, and Chris Lydon talk politic with guest host Preston Mulligan

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Students to debate relevance of the United Nations 9:45

2d ago9:45

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Do you feel the United Nations is as relevant as it was five, 10 or even 20 years ago? It's a question that will be debated Wednesday evening by university and high school students at Dalhousie University's Potter Auditorium. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by two of the debaters, Francesca Southwell and Meghan Runge, to get a preview.…

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'Reggae raised me': Musician Jah'mila on the history of the genre 18:50

2d ago18:50

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In a letter obtained by The Canadian Press this week, the JUNOs revealed plans to put several categories on hiatus, including reggae recording, children's album, Christian/gospel album and international album of the year. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Jamaican-Canadian musician Jah'mila, a previous winner of the Reggae Recording of the Year, to ta…

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Short story set in N.S. turned into feature film 12:48

2d ago12:48

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A short story set in rural Nova Scotia is now a feature film called Sharp Corner. It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, and it's now making its way to the Atlantic International Film Fest in Halifax. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by the film's director and screenwriter, Nova Scotia's own Jason Buxton.…

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Does Everything Happen for a Reason? 26:08

9d ago26:08

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Send us a text The Complexity of Grief and Happiness: A Conversation Life is Suffering Old photos give new perspectives What not to say to Rachel when she's upset Grief, Anger, and Toxic Positivity TV Show Recommendations The Serpent Queen Women in Blue Have you ever wondered why the phrase "everything happens for a reason" can be infuriating? Join…

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Halifax mother raising awareness about Hirschsprung disease 11:35

3d ago11:35

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A Halifax mother is raising awareness about a rare condition that affects about one in 5,000 babies called Hirschsprung Disease. Robin Lorway's son, Taran, was born with the condition. She joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about the condition and why she wants more people to know about it.

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Resilience Centre opens in Millbrook First Nation 7:53

3d ago7:53

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On Monday, the Nova Scotia Native Women's Association invited community members and guests to the inauguration of its new Resilience Centre in Millbrook First Nation. The site will be dedicated to healing and resilience of Indigenous women, girls, 2SLGBTQ+ people and their families. Host Jeff Douglas visited the new facility and spoke with project …

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'Light in the Forest' exhibit to open as multimedia immersive experience at Halifax museum 9:19

3d ago9:19

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Light in the Forest began a decade ago as an art installation by Holly Carr, exploring her young son’s anxiety and her own childhood fears. It has since evolved and it's now a multimedia exhibit opening this week at the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History. Carr joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about the new immersive experience.…

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Mainstreet Spinbusters on provincial election speculation, end of federal Liberal-NDP deal 20:54

4d ago20:54

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Guest host Preston Mulligan is joined by Spinbusters Chris Lydon, Barbara Emodi and Michelle Coffin to talk about election speculation at the provincial now that the fall sitting of the Nova Scotia Legislature has begun. Plus, a look at the "spin" around the end of the Liberal-NDP confidence-and-supply agreement.…

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Peace activists marching from Pugwash to Halifax 14:05

7d ago14:05

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A group of peace activists will begin walking from Pugwash to Halifax in support of nuclear disarmament beginning on Sunday. The walk is being led by the Canadian Voice of Women for Peace. Mainstreet spoke with the group’s co-chair Lyn Adamson on Friday.

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Why an Appalachian scholar is researching Cape Breton culture 9:59

12d ago9:59

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Cape Breton Island is celebrated for its rich and unique culture. A new project by Fulbright scholar Toni Doman-Vandyke is taking an in-depth look at how the island's traditions are preserved, and how they've been affected by contemporary technology. She spoke with Mainstreet host Jeff Douglas.

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Halifax conference to highlight benefits of a basic income program 14:43

8d ago14:43

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Advocates say a basic income program is exactly what's needed to address poverty, food insecurity and homelessness. This weekend in Halifax, there will be a free one-day conference where you can learn more about basic income programs and how to work towards getting one here. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Mandy Kay-Raining Bird and Rob Fennell to l…

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'It was just a matter of time': Political scientist on end of Liberal-NDP deal 9:29

8d ago9:29

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NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says the Liberals can't stop the Conservatives — but he can. But did he stay in the confidence-and-supply agreement too long to be taken seriously as opposition? Political science professor Lori Turnbull joins host Jeff Douglas to give her thoughts on the situation.

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These mothers urge change after struggling to navigate mental health and addictions system 28:30

9d ago28:30

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Two Nova Scotian mothers are calling for change to the province's mental health and addiction systems after seeing their children struggle to receive care. Pam Cooley's son died of fentanyl poisoning in British Columbia in January 2020. Meanwhile, Denise Burgess has been trying to get help for her oldest son who has struggled with mental health and…

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New report highlights significant food waste from school lunches 9:08

9d ago9:08

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A new survey released by "Too Good To Go" shows 85 per cent of Atlantic Canadian adults say a portion of their child's school lunch returns home uneaten every week. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Sarah Soteroff, the company's senior PR manager, to discuss how to limit that food waste and why it's important.…

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A Journey of Hope and Strength to Save His Son 30:33

10d ago30:33

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Send us a text "When they gave me this news, it was, you know, why me? Why, why, why? " Hear the inspiring story of Angel Abrego Gris's road to donating his kidney to his son. 🏡 Angel's Journey: From Mexico City to Montclair, NJ. 👨‍👩‍👦 A Father's Love: Angel shares the story of his son Emilio, who was born with kidney disease, and how he became his…

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Recent NSCC culinary grad to compete at WorldSkills Competition 8:37

11d ago8:37

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A Nova Scotian woman is heading to the WorldSkills Competition in Lyon, France, next week, to compete in the culinary category. Olivia Sewell, who is from Tantallon, is a recent Nova Scotia Community College culinary graduate, and she is one of 1,500 competitors from around the world to be selected to participate in what is the Olympics of the trad…

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Nova Scotia has highest rate of shoplifting in Canada: StatsCan 11:57

11d ago11:57

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According to crime data from Statistics Canada, shoplifting rates across Canada have increased in recent years, and Nova Scotia is leading the pack. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Jim Cormier, the Atlantic director for the Retail Council of Canada, to talk about what that means and how it's happening.…

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Hear what political scientists have to say about Pierre Poilievre's letter to Jagmeet Singh 15:17

19d ago15:17

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Lori Turnbull and Alex Marland give their insight on Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, asking NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, to pull support for Liberal government to prompt fall election.

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Organizations in the province mark International Overdose Awareness Day 13:05

15d ago13:05

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August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day. Savannah Burgess, peer team lead with the POSSE Project, and Landon 'Morty' Morton, a community support worker with Mainline Needle Exchange, talk about the importance of the day.

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How casting works for productions happening in Nova Scotia 9:33

17d ago9:33

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It's been a busy summer for Nova Scotia's television and film industry and it's looking like it will be a busy fall too. Casting director Erin Hennessey joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about her work on local productions and how you can get involved.

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'Star Wars meets Dancing with the Stars': Improv group to bring sci-fi stories to Fringe Fest 10:22

22d ago10:22

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Halifax improv group, Hello City, has a new show opening at Halifax Fringe Festival on Thursday. Galaxy Pals: A Space (Odd)yssey will take the stage at the Bus Stop Theatre. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by cast members Liam Fair and Colin McGuire.

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A look at the future of Nova Scotia's Black beauty industry 15:29

16d ago15:29

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The Black Beauty Culture Association has made a lot of strides in their work to increase access to Black beauty training in Nova Scotia. Mainstreet's Alex Guye spoke with several people involved about their work, and how they're looking to the future.

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Documentary that pays homage to sweetgrass to premiere at TIFF 14:15

16d ago14:15

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shalan joudry's meditative homage to sweetgrass will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival next week. She joins host Jeff Douglas, alongside Rose Meuse, to talk about the "poetic doc" titled welima'q.

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Conservation groups working to regenerate eelgrass meadows 15:42

18d ago15:42

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A new conservation project will bring together Nova Scotians to help replant and regenerate eelgrass meadows. It's called the Community Eelgrass Restoration Initiative and it will bring together community members, Mi'kmaq leaders and Dalhousie University scientists. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Kristina Boerder and Tyler Sack to talk about the ne…

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Canadian cult character 'Deaner' of FUBAR universe returns to the big screen 8:32

18d ago8:32

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A Canadian cult character is returning to the big screen. Deaner, or Dean Murdoch, is a metal-head, Prairie boy, the governor of given'er. Paul Spence created Deaner for the FUBAR movies, and now in Deaner '89, the character will explore his family roots. Spence joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about the film, ahead of a special screener in Halifax …

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What urgent primary health-care options are available to Nova Scotians? 11:35

18d ago11:35

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Earlier this week, a woman in Dartmouth, N.S., raised concerns there being only one walk-in clinic in her area and it's operating with reduced hours. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Colin Stevenson with the province's Department of Health and Wellness to talk about what other urgent primary health-care options are available to Nova Scotians, if a wa…

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Building Community Through Business: Jon Krieger's Vision for Tenafly 39:06

17d ago39:06

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Send us a text Meet Jon Krieger an entrepreneur and restauranteur! We discuss his newest ventures including Spring House in Tenafly and Padel United Sports Club in Cresskill. Jon's Origin Story: From growing up on the Upper East Side to his winding road to Tenafly, New Jersey, Jon shares his path and how he planted roots in the Garden State. Spring…

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Are you having a 'brat' summer? 15:24

24d ago15:24

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Guest host Preston Mulligan is joined by St. Francis Xavier University assistant professor Morgan Bimm to discuss recent slang trends and where they came from, including the term "brat" and the phrase "very mindful, very demure."

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N.S. pipe band places 2nd in world championships 7:33

19d ago7:33

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Earlier this month, a Nova Scotian pipe band competed in the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow, Scotland. The Dartmouth & District Pipe Band, which will celebrate 60 years in action next year, placed second in Grade 3A. Guest host Preston Mulligan is joined by Blaise Theriault, the band's pipe major, to talk about how it all went down.…

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Dartmouth resident concerned about lack of walk-in clinics 14:15

24d ago14:15

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A woman in Dartmouth, N.S., is raising concerns about the lack of walk-in clinics in the area, after discovering that there appears to be only one location open and it's operating at reduced hours and capacity. First, we'll hear from Mariette Emond and then host Jeff Douglas is joined by Dr. Gehad Gobran, president of Doctors Nova Scotia, to get hi…

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Nova Scotia's Maggie Andrew wins CBC Searchlight grand prize 14:16

25d ago14:16

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Maggie Andrew, who is from Waverley, N.S., has won the grand prize in the prestigious CBC Searchlight. CBC Music announced winners Monday morning. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Maggie to discuss her career and what this win means to her.

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Nourish Nova Scotia reacts to province's new school lunch program 15:06

23d ago15:06

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The Nova Scotia government says it will serve the first lunches of its new School Lunch Program this October, with a potential 13-million meals to be served over the school year. We hear from Education Minister Becky Druhan about the new program, and host Jeff Douglas speaks with Nourish Nova Scotia's Aimee Gasparetto to talk about what more needs …

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Halifax is getting a new comedy club 12:08

28d ago12:08

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The countdown is on to the opening of a new comedy club in Halifax. Halifax Live is opening above the Dome on Grafton Street later this month. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Josh Poulain, the club's operations manager, and producer Nick Martinello.

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Economic expert breaks down rail lockout impact, ahead of binding arbitration announcement 16:05

24d ago16:05

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Senior lecturer in economics, Moshe Lander, breaks down the potential impacts of the double rail lockout, and gives live reaction to the federal government forcing a binding arbitration on the two rail companies.

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Students develop their green thumbs in master gardening course 8:45

24d ago8:45

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Students at the Master Gardener Summer School in Truro, N.S., had the chance to dig into all kinds of gardening skills and techniques this July. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by David Jarvis, who runs We Feed Lunenburg, a community group dedicated to fighting food insecurity, about his experience with the course.…

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What Does the YWCA Do? 35:14

25d ago35:14

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Send us a text Find out how much this 100-year-old organization does. We were surprise. Their mission statement is eliminating racism and empowering women. We spoke with Helen Archontou, CEO of YWCA Northern New Jersey, who is building programs to do just that. Don't sing that other song in your head, instead help us come up with a song for the YWC…

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Cape Breton students take part in an Indigenous arts field course to New Zealand 23:21

1M ago23:21

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Mainstreet's Alex Guye spoke with the course instructor, Marcia Ostashewski, and four of the seven students who went of the educational trip.

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What's in store for the Weymouth Falls Community Land Trust 10:18

30d ago10:18

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On Thursday, Black community leaders from across Canada and the United States gathered at the Black Cultural Centre in Cherry Brook, N.S. The event gave those leaders the opportunity to present key lessons about community land trusts and how they can work. Shekara Grant of the Weymouth Falls Community Land Trust spoke with host Jeff Douglas about t…

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Canadian guitarist Don Ross touring with German singer Jule Malischke 8:42

30d ago8:42

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Host Jeff Douglas is joined by fingerstyle-guitar legend Don Ross and his new touring partner Jule Malischke ahead of their show at The Carleton in Halifax on Sunday. The talk about their newfound partnership and how their show will be a collaborative format.

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Adaptive surfing event to take place at Martinique Beach 10:09

30d ago10:09

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SurfAble, a group dedicated to presenting adaptive surfing in Nova Scotia, will be hosting an event called They Will Surf Again on Saturday. It was founded by Life Rolls On, an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with various disabilities. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Michelle Mahoney, the accessibility offic…

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Diverse variety of films coming to AIFF in September 12:04

1M ago12:04

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The Atlantic International Film Festival announced has its 2024 program. It will be the 44th edition of the festival, running Sept. 11-18 at Park Lane Cineplex in Halifax. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Lisa Haller, AIFF's director of programming, to talk about the highlights.

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Legendary NYC Jazz Club Stories 39:20

1M ago39:20

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Send us a text Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Jaco, Max Roach... legends hung out at her club in the village. Tune in to meet the forever-cool Kate Greenfield. Kate Greenfield shares her behind-the-scenes stories of co-owning the legendary Seventh Avenue South jazz club in the Village of New York City with the famous Brecker Brothers. Turn…

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Black-led land trust event to highlight community voices 6:54

1M ago6:54

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Curtis Whiley of the Upper Hammonds Plains Land Trust joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about a land trust event happening at the Black Culture Centre in Dartmouth, N.S., on Thursday. Leaders from Black-led land trusts around Nova Scotia, Canada and the U.S., will be giving presentations and participating in talks with community members.…

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Housing advocates urge Houston government to increase funding 8:36

1M ago8:36

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Non-profit organizations that manage units that house hundreds of Nova Scotians who would be homeless without the help are pleading with the Houston government for more funding to properly pay for that work and to expand their programs. Representatives from Adsum for Women and Children and the North End Community Health Centre appeared before a leg…

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Check in from the Acadian World Congress in Southwest N.S. 6:22

1M ago6:22

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The Congres Mondial Acadien, or the Acadian World Congress, is well under way in Southwest Nova Scotia this week. It's a celebration of Acadian culture that's bringing people from around the world together. Nathalie Geddry, host of Radio-Canada's La mouvée, joined host Jeff Douglas to talk about what the last few days have been like.…

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French horn player says new role with Symphony Nova Scotia is a homecoming 6:35

1M ago6:35

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Carys Sutherland, who is originally from Stratford, Ont., but has family in Halifax, is Symphony Nova Scotia's new principal hornist. The French horn player graduated from Julliard and recently made CBC Music's 30 hot Canadian classical musicians under 30 list. Sutherland spoke with Mainstreet's Alex Guye.…

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Sipekne'katik First Nation create adaptation of Shakepere's The Tempest 11:30

1M ago11:30

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Halifax's Zuppa Theatre and members of Sipekne'katik First Nation have come together to create an adaptation of Shakespere's The Tempest. The original was written in a time of colonization and is one of the only Shakespeare plays to feature Indigenous characters. In this retelling, titled Metu’na’q, the characters confront stereotypes. The CBC's Si…

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