Best The Village Square Podcasts (2024)

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LOCOmotion 600: A 600km bicycle event across mainland Nova Scotia. And on the phone-in: Repair expert Aaron Publicover answers your questions. 52:49

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Have you ever tried to bike 600km? Well about two dozen Nova Scotians did this past weekend as part of the LOCOmotion 600 endurance event. Organizer and participant Ashleigh Myles tells us about the event and what's next for this active group of cyclists. And on the phone-in: Our repair expert Aaron Publicover answers your questions.…

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The Math Ain't Mathing 39:39

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The CBC's Brett Ruskin reports from Shubenacadie, NS, about National Indigenous Peoples Day. PEI plans SafeTEA sessions with Aunties. And on the phone-in: Niki Jabbour gives gardening advice. 52:53

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The CBC's Brett Ruskin reports from Shubenacadie, NS -- the site of the former residential school -- on National Indigenous Peoples Day. Melissa Peter-Paul on PEI plans SafeTEA sessions with Aunties. And on the phone-in: Niki Jabbour provides gardening advice.

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discusses an announcement today on the National School Food Program and other issues such as affordability. And on the phone-in: Lesley Anderson answers questions on genealogy ... 52:53

14h ago52:53

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Westville, NS today for an announcement on the National School Food Program. He also speaks with us about issues such as affordability. And on the phone-in: Lesley Anderson provides advice on researching your family tree.

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IAP 326: And so, our New Chapter Begins in Little Italy 52:31

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Join us in our latest episode as we celebrate the Italian American community and culture from our new Red Sauce Studio in Little Italy, Manhattan. We continue to look towards the future and are excited to see what new adventures we will have with our brand new studio. In this episode we give thanks to those who have helped us get to where we are to…

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The Maritime Lobster Processors Association comments on the closure of the Coastal Shell Products plant. Foreign workers on PEI resume a hunger strike. And on the phone-in: Chris Harvey-Clark on sharks ... 52:46

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Nat Richard, the executive director of the Maritime Lobster Processors Association. comments on the closure of the Coastal Shell Products plant in Beaurivage, NB. Foreign workers on PEI resume a hunger strike and stage a protest today in Charlottetown. And on the phone-in: Shark researcher, Chris Harvey-Clark, answers questions on sharks.…

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Some farmers are getting out of strawberry farming because it's not profitable. Others are turning to new methods like growing undercover. And on the phone-in: Laura Penny talks about the value of a degree ... 52:51

2d ago52:51

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The way farmers grow strawberries is changing in the Maritimes. Some are getting out of the crop. Others are growing undercover so they are less vulnerable to climate change. And on the phone-in: Laura Penny discusses the value of a university degree.

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Fred Whoriskey from the Ocean Tracking Network discusses the possibility of warning signs for sharks this summer. We hear an update from Beaurivage, NB. And on the phone-in: Jim White on painting & staining ... 52:44

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There are more sharks in our waters these days. We talk with Fred Whoriskey from the Ocean Tracking Network at Dalhousie University about the possibility of warning signs about sharks at some beaches in NS this summer. Maisie Rae McNaughton from the Kent Clean Air Committee provides an update on the closure of the Coastal Shell Products plant in Be…

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A Dad Who Still Believed 46:15

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Jesse Vergen, owner of the Saint John Ale House at Market Square, describes his frustration over the delay in opening the patio area. And on the phone-in: What is a Death Café? 53:12

6d ago53:12

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The Fire Marshal's Office has delayed the opening of the new patio system at Market Square in Saint John. We speak with Jesse Vergen, owner of the Saint John Ale House about his frustrations.And on the phone-in: We talk with Anne Marie Hartford and Karen Lake about the Death Café meetings they hold in Fredericton.…

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Paul D'Eon who has 50 years experience with the Lifesaving Society of NS comments on drowning incidents. We hear about neglect at Gateway Village on PEI. And on the phone-in: Experts answer questions on ... 53:00

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This week, two young men from India died at Gibson Falls in NB. Paul D'Eon, who has 50 years experience with the Lifesaving Society of NS, says newcomers to Canada are more vulnerable to drowning. People in Borden-Carleton, PEI, comment on the level of neglect at Gateway Village. And on the phone-in: Dr Jill Hudson in NB and Dan Hennessey in NS ans…

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IAP 325: It’s the Grand Opening at Red Sauce Studio! 1:06:41

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Ciao Paesani and welcome to an exciting new era for the Italian American Podcast, because we are broadcasting from our brand new Red Sauce Studio in the heart of Little Italy, Manhattan. Join us as we celebrate this exciting new chapter with Pat, Rosella, John, and Dolores reuniting hours before the ribbon cutting ceremony that will officially open…

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The volunteer fire chief in Elgin, NB, discusses a fatal accident this week at Gibson Falls. Students on PEI get lessons on agricultural history. And on the phone-in: Lawyer Jessica Lyle provides advice ... 52:43

8d ago52:43

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Kent Steeves, who's the volunteer fire chief in the village of Elgin, NB, provides details about a fatal accident that claimed the lives of two young men at Gibson Falls on Monday. Students on PEI get lessons on agricultural history at Orwell Corner Historic Village. And on the phone-in: Lawyer Jessical Lyle gives advice on wills and estate plannin…

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NS Auditor General Kim Adair reports on a rise in violence in schools. Health PEI looks for options for summer staffing. And on the phone-in: Two experts discuss the challenge of navigating difficult friendships ... 52:59

9d ago52:59

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Kim Adair, Nova Scotia's Auditor General, holds a news conference about a dramatic increase in the incidence of violence in schools. Health PEI offers workers extra cash if they agree to work extra shifts this summer. Union leaders have concerns. And on the phone-in: Dr. Laura Eramian and Dr. Peter Mallory discuss navigating difficult friendships.…

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A historic sawmill in Digby County was destroyed by fire this weekend, and the Abegweit First Nation hosted the first mawi'omi of the season. And on the phone-in: maintaining your memory. 52:52

10d ago52:52

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A historic sawmill in Digby County, NS, was destroyed by fire this weekend, and on PEI the Abegweit First Nation hosted the first mawi'omi, or powwow, of the season. And on the phone-in: we discuss memory loss and how to avoid it with Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose.

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Refined By the Fire 48:06

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Health care workers at the Moncton Hospital form a choir as a creative outlet. A boy on PEI trades a bag of potatoes for a signed Blue Jays baseball. And on the phone-in: Jon Stone discusses native plants ... 52:41

13d ago52:41

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Nurses, doctors, paramedicine students and pharmacists at the Moncton Hospital have formed a new choir called "Music in Medicine" as a creative outlet. A boy on PEI takes a bag of PEI potatoes to Toronto and trades it for a signed baseball with Blue Jays pitcher Jordan Ramano. And on the phone-in: Jon Stone answers questions about native plants tha…

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NS announces a new policy on cell phones in classrooms. Two men from PEI talk about their trip to Normandy for D-Day ceremonies. And on the phone-in: Colette Robicheau provides advice on decluttering. 52:43

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The Nova Scotia Department of Education announces a new policy on cell phones in the classroom, starting in September. The CBC's Jean Laroche has the details. Two men from PEI discuss their family connection to D-Day and their trip to Normandy this week. And on the phone-in: Colette Robicheau provides advice on decluttering. Plus, two young student…

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The CBC's Nancy Russell on PEI provides an update on the oyster industry. A 58 year-old woman in NB will compete at Miss Universe Canada. And on the phone-in: What have your experiences been like while ... 53:08

15d ago53:08

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An oyster grower in East Bideford, PEI, speaks with the CBC's Nancy Russell about his frustrations. He has still not received any damage claim money since post-tropical storm Fiona blew through in 2022. Lorraine Peters from Rothesay NB, who's 58 years-old, will compete at the Miss Universe Canada pageant next month. And on the phone-in: We speak wi…

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An endangered Right Whale was spotted not far from Peggy's Cove. We speak with Moira Brown from the Canadian Whale Institute. And on the phone-in: Dr Heather Morrison on PEI speaks about healthy lifestyles ... 52:40

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We speak with Moira Brown, a senior scientist with the Canadian Whale Institute. She discusses the sighting of an endangered North Atlantic Right Whale close to the coastline near Peggy's Cove. And on the phone-in: PEI's Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, talks about the Live Well PEI Action Plan.…

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IAP 324: IAP on GUI: Celebrating 2 Million Followers at ‘Growing Up Italian' with Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti 43:21

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When our Paesani at ‘Growing Up Italian’ invited us to join them in celebrating their two millionth follower on Instagram, little did we know we’d end up in a conversation as enjoyable as the one we had with Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti! One we enjoyed so much that we decided to share it with you, our loyal listeners, as the last audio-only episode…

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We discuss affordable housing projects in Spryfield, NS, and rezoning in Stratford, PEI. And on the phone-in: urban planner Tristan Cleveland on housing density. 53:10

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We hear about a recently cancelled affordable housing project in Spryfield, NS, and rezoning the waterfront in Stratford, PEI. And on the phone-in: urban planner Tristan Cleveland takes your calls on development issues and housing density.

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In Need of Another Touch 51:25

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The brand new Portaupique Community Centre is ready for its grand opening, and on PEI a man is buried in a grave he dug himself. And on the phone-in, it's appliance repair. 52:56

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Alana Hirtle invites us to this weekend's Grand Opening of the new Portaupique Community Centre, and a PEI man is buried in a grave he dug for himself. And on the phone-in: Aaron Publicover takes your appliance repair questions.

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Environmental chemist, Cora Young from York University, comments on a recent study about PFAS chemicals in sea spray. We hear your feedback on the RCMP. And on the phone-in: Tina Simkin answers questions ... 52:49

21d ago52:49

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Cora Young, an environmental chemist from York University, speaks with us about a recent study that examined the level of so-called "forever chemicals" or PFAS in sea spray. We hear your feedback on the RCMP. And on the phone-in: CBC meteorologist Tina Simpkin answers questions about the weather.

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Shark researcher and veterinarian Chris Harvey-Clark from Dalhousie University talks about shark attacks in the wake of a PEI man being attacked in Turks and Caicos. And on the phone-in: Invasive species ... 52:58

22d ago52:58

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Chris Harvey-Clark, a veterinarian and shark researcher from Dalhousie University, discusses the increase in shark attacks and shark behaviour in the wake of a shark attack on a man from PEI in the Turks and Caicos. And on the phone-in: Ken Donnelly and Hughstin Grimshaw-Surette answer questions on invasive species.…

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The CBC's Aly Thompson talks to Jenny Saulnier in Hammonds Plains, NS, on the anniversary of the wildfire that destroyed her house and more than 150 others. And on the phone-in: Greg Marquis speaks about ... 53:01

23d ago53:01

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Jenny Saulnier lives in Hammonds Plains, NS, and one year ago today, her house was burned down in the wildfire that ripped through Upper Tantallon and her neighbourhood. She speaks with the CBC's Aly Thompson about how she has coped. And on the phone-in: Greg Marquis from UNBSJ discusses his new book,"Canada's State Police: 150 years of the RCMP".…

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22 year-old Rupinder Pal Singh speaks with us from the protest outside the PEI Legislature by migrant workers. CBC's Go Public team uncovers a scam on Facebook. And on the phone-in: Barry Walker on heat ... 52:35

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A group of migrant workers in Charlottetown, PEI, are staging a protest and hunger strike in front of the PEI Legislature. They are unhappy about changes to the Provincial Nominee Program. The CBC's Go Public team speaks with a woman in Sussex, NB, whose Facebook page got taken over by fraudsters. And on the phone-in: Barry Walker provides advice o…

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Go in the Strength You Have 54:47

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The mayor of the Town of Pictou, NS, speaks about the future of the pulp mill near his town. We hear about a new heart clinic in Halifax named after hockey player, Jordan Boyd. And on the phone-in: Niki ... 52:35

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Jim Ryan, the mayor of the Town of Pictou, NS. speaks about the future of the pulp mill near his town. He also speaks about yesterday's settlement agreement. A new heart clinic in Halifax is named after a hockey player named Jordan Boyd who died in 2013.. And on the phone-in: Niki Jabbour provides advice on gardening.…

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Wisdom from Conflict: Resetting The Table 1:38:40

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Drawing on decades of experience addressing volatile disagreements surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Resetting the Table works to transform toxic polarization and destructive political conflict in the U.S. We’ll be joined by Resetting the Table’s Co-Founding CEO, Melissa Weintraub, a veteran peacebuilder and social entrepreneur who has …

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There's a settlement agreement between Paper Excellence Canada and the Province of NS over the former mill in Pictou County. Paul Withers reports on aquaculture. And on the phone-in: Psychiatrist Dr Jackie ... 53:02

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We hear the details about a settlement agreement between Paper Excellence Canada and the Province of Nova Scotia over the former mill in Pictou County. Premier Tim Houston speaks. The CBC's Paul Withers reports on a designated aquaculture development area in SouthWest NS. And on the phone-in: Psychiatrist Dr Jackie Kinley discusses job stress.…

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A poultry producer in NS had to cull her birds due to avian flu. We hear an update about smelt fishing on PEI. And on the phone-in: Veterinarian Dr Karyn Steele answers questions about your pet's health ... 52:48

29d ago52:48

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Montana Piñeyro who runs a poultry farm in Lower Branch, NS, had to cull her poultry flock because of avian flu. She describes the difficulties she's facing. We hear an update on smelt fishing on PEI. And on the phone-in: Veterinarian Dr Karyn Steele answers questions on your pet's health.

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The CEO of the Western Regional Enterprise Network in NS discusses poor cell service in her area. We hear your feedback on anti-theft measures. And on the phone-in: Doug Bethune answers questions on automotive ... 52:55

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Angelique LeBlanc, the CEO of the Western Regional Enterprise Network in NS, discusses the ongoing challenges with poor cell service in her area. We hear your feedback on the anti-theft measures some retailers have installed. And on the phone-in: Doug Bethune answers questions on automotive repair.

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Things I Wish People Told Me 43:01

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IAP 323: Better in Basilicata? Rediscovering Roots & Revitalizing Villages: Your Future Home in Latronico 1:01:04

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In recent years, the phenomenon of “One Euro Homes” has spread across Italy, as rural villages across “il Bel Paese” struggle to curb the steady population decline that is endemic in a country with constant urban flight and one of the world’s lowest birth rates. But as these cheap property schemes have become a dime-a-dozen, there is one town in th…

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Increased security measures at retail stores are meant to crack down on theft. But it can also be unnerving for shoppers. We ask Jim Cormier where retailers draw the line. And on the phone-in...Jim White ... 52:30

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Increased security measures at retail stores are meant to crack down on theft. But it can also be unnerving for shoppers. We ask Jim Cormier where retailers draw the line. And on the phone-in...Jim White takes your painting and staining questions.

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Jim Rudderham, the Director of Fleet and Forest Protection in NS, speaks about the dry conditions and burning rules. We hear about the Live Well PEI Action Plan. And on the phone-in: Woodlot succession ... 53:05

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Overall, conditions are dry right now so we speak with Jim Rudderham, the Director of Fleet and Forest Protection in NS about the rules surrounding burning right now and the increase in the fine for breaking the rules. We hear about the Live Well PEI Action Plan. And on the phone-in: Dale Prest answers questions about woodlot succession planning.…

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Moncton Headstart has been helping families for 50 years. We hear an update on the charity's challenges and programs. And on the phone-in: Dr. Vett Lloyd at Mount Allison University in Sackville, NB, answers ... 52:57

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Caroline Donelle and Tracy Arnand from Moncton Headstart speak with the CBC's Jonna Brewer. The charity is 50 years old. Its costs are going up but donations are going down. And on the phone-in: Dr. Vett Lloyd, professor of biology and the head of the Lloyd Tick Lab at Mount Allison University in Sackville, NB, answers questions on ticks…

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Moira Brown from the Campobello Island Whale Rescue Team speaks about a whale entangled in the Gulf of St Lawrence. We hear about the death of Arthur Irving at 93. And on the phone-in: What can end homelessness ... 52:42

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Moira Brown with the Campobello Island Whale Rescue Team speaks about an endangered North Atlantic Right Whale named Shelagh that's entangled in fishing gear in the Gulf of St Lawrence. Susan Fullerton in Saint John speaks about her long-time friend, Arthur Irving, who died at the age of 93. And on the phone-in: James Hughes speaks about his new bo…

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We hear an update from Bathurst, NB, about the need for more housing. There are concerns on PEI about fish anglers keeping the fish out of the water too long. And on the phone-in: Nathaniel Pearre answers ... 52:58

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Like many cities and towns in the Maritimes, Bathurst, NB, is in need of more housing. We hear from two officials from the city about why the need is increasing and what they plan to do. On PEI, there are concerns about the amount of time some anglers are keeping fish out of the water. And on the phone-in: Nathaniel Pearre answers questions on EVs.…

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IAP 322: How Many Italian Americans Does It Take To Bring You The Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas Movies? 1:03:45

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Every autumn, as the air gets crisper and the final leaves begin to fall, millions of devotees wait on bated breath for the arrival of one of the most beloved traditions in the world… the Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas! And on this week’s episode, we’re sitting down with two Italian Americans who have dedicated their lives to bringing th…

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