August 18th : 2024 - Remember My Chains by Nova Church Halifaxद्वारा Nova Church Halifax

The president of the Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture and the Vice President of Public Affairs and National Policy at Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters join us.

Atlantic Mining is challenging the requirements that they clean up what's been left after they closed their Moose River mine. Journalist Joan Baxter talks about the company's history as a corporate citizen.

In a major policy shift, the United States may consider supporting a global call to reduce the production of new plastic. The change could have major international impacts. Dalhousie professor Tony Walker joins us to talk about that.

We hear about the attempts to return a historic church in Southwest Nova Scotia to community hands. The Weymouth Falls Community Land Trust is hoping to acquire the church, which has great historic value to the African Nova Scotian community.

Our nutrition columnist Jennifer Brady tells us about insulin resistance and how it's related to prediabetes and diabetes.

It's been almost a year since the city brought in regulations on Short Term Rentals, and more recently, the province increased fees for people running Short Term Rentals in the HRM. We'll find out what this means for operators in the region.

Dalhousie environmental scientist Kate Sherren talks about a project she did at NSCAD using repeat photography in Halifax, to help with her interest in changing landscapes.

This week, Mary Jane Hampton looks at the looming shortage in some of the less science-oriented healthcare jobs, and the ones that are less in the public eye.

The country's two top rail freight companies are facing possible labour disruptions. CN and Canadian Pacific Kansas City both gave notice that they will be in a position to lock out their workers on Thursday. That could have serious implications for the health of our economy. A transportation analyst weighs in.…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently came out with new recommendations for pain management during IUD placement, which includes offering the option to freeze the cervix with a local anesthetic. A Halifax doctor says she's been offering this option for years, but more standardization is needed across clinics.…

Tara Lynn Taylor brings us a look at three concerts coming up this month... one at the Avon River Heritage Museum in Newport Landing, and two at the Carleton in Halifax.

Last week, the union representing 5,000 school support workers released a new report that details violent incidents suffered by staff. Nova Scotia's Education Minister talks about that, and the latest on the province's new school lunch program and cell phone policy.

The Pharmacare Act was passed by the House of Commons in June, and the original goal was to create a universal pharmacare program to improve drug access for all Canadians. A researcher from Dalhousie University says the way it's currently written, it does not define a universal pharmacare in the same way that our universal healthcare is enshrined i…

Advocates from across N.S. and the states gathered yesterday at the Black Cultural Center in Cherry Brook to learn more about land trusts in Black communities. We find out more from some of the people involved.

West Hants saw extreme flooding a little over a year ago. Severe thunderstorms dumped more than 250 millimetres of rain over the community, washing away roads, homes and vehicles. It killed four people, including six-year-old Colton Sisco. Colton's family has now launched a lawsuit for negligence against the province and the Municipality of West Ha…

Canada's Minister of Immigration Marc Miller joins us to talk about the Temporary Foreign Worker program, among other topics.

On this week's edition of his film review column, Carsten Knox tips us off to three new movies now in cinemas. Plus, what has him excited about the upcoming Atlantic International Film Festival.

The new $3.5 milion Community Housing Capital Fund is designed to help housing co-ops, non-profits and registered charities to expand their stock of affordable housing in Nova Scotia. Housing Minister John Lohr fills us in.

We chat with author Amanda Peters on the heels of her critically-acclaimed novel, "The Berry Picker." She has recently released a collection of short stories about Indigenous life called, "Waiting for the Long Night Moon." It stretches from the first encounters with settlers, to present day.

The Culture of Growing's goal is to engage more young Black Nova Scotians in growing food and agriculture. It's a collaboration with Imhotep's Legacy Academy. Information Morning's Feleshia Chandler went back for a visit to see how it's all going.

A Nova Scotia man was on vacation in Victoria, B.C. last spring when he witnessed a fatal vehicle-pedestrian accident. The man, who police are simply calling "Adam," stepped in to help in any way that he could, and stayed after emergency services arrived to hold the victim's hand while he died. This week, he was recognized with a Civic Service Awar…

Toronto is seeing a rise in mpox, as cases skyrocket in Africa. But what's happening here? A Nova Scotia public health physician fills us in.

Last week, Halifax Regional Municipality announced that it's developing a so-called "code of conduct" for residents at designated encampments in the city. Nobody from the city has since elaborated on what kind of rules they're considering, or how they would be enforced. We spoke to a professor who has looked into similar enforcement at other encamp…

The western branch of the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia is back open in Yarmouth this month, after being shuttered permanently by the board. We talk to the non-profit hosting its current exhibit about the reception they've gotten, and what's next in the fight to keep it open for good.

The CBC's Magda Bastida took a walk around Halifax with Tara Niekamp to learn more about the challenges that visually impaired people face every day when navigating the city.

Dr. Todd Hatchette joins us to talk about Nova Scotia Health's new at-home testing kits for sexually transmitted infections.

There's lots of talk about so-called "forever chemicals" or PFAs, short for Polyfluorinated Alkyl Substances. These are industrial chemicals that can make their way into our blood streams and stick around for a long time. Nutrition columnist Jennifer Brady tells us how they get into our bodies, and what we can do to limit our intake over time.…

Chris and Jan are back to take us on another summer adventure. This time they take us to the Fredericton area, where a canoe or bike trip can transport you from the city to the wilderness that seems worlds away.

François-Philippe Champagne is Canada's Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry. He's in town for the Acadian World Congress and stopped by the studio for a chat with the CBC's Bob Murphy.

A Nova Scotia film called "Sharp Corner" is poised to make a big splash at the Toronto International Film Festival next month. It's based on a short story by Russell Wangersky. The CBC's Carsten Knox spoke to Wangersky about the process.

Healthcare columnist Mary Jane Hampton is back with a Health Hack about the booming job market in our healthcare system, and what it takes to get your foot in the door.

Five years after firefighter Skyler Blackie was killed during a training incident, we hear why some people are calling for safety improvements at the Nova Scotia Firefighters School, including Blackie's parents, the Halifax Professional Fire Fighters Association and the Atlantic Provinces Professional Fire Fighters Association.…

Phil Comeau is among the 30,000 people expected to flock to Southwest Nova this week for the Acadian World Congress. He's a prolific filmmaker born in Saulnierville who now splits his time between Montreal and Moncton. Comeau told the CBC's Carsten Knox about his project that will capture the work of young artists of the Acadian diaspora.…

The Canadian Outdoor 3D Archery Championships wrapped up in Fredericton last week. The annual event draws elite archers from across the country. Peter McGrath is a new member of the Nova Scotia team. He brought home a gold medal in the "50+ Traditional" category.

Strike a pose! It's Fashion Week in Halifax. And, Chester Playhouse is premiering a new folk opera called "A Song for Hephaestus." Our brilliant culture columnist Tara Lynn Taylor has all the details.

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The retro, role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons has been enjoyed by generations of players. Our gaming columnist Erin MacInnis looks at how the game has been adapted by players in the blind and low-vision community.

August 4th : 2024 - DTR - Mike Miller by Nova Church Halifaxद्वारा Nova Church Halifax

A man in West Hants had a close call with scammers recently. He called what he thought was Nova Scotia Power to pay his bill. As it turned out, the number he found on Google was actually fake. We learn more about these types of scams, which seem to be targeting utility companies in Canada, and how the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre is working to combat…

Our film reviewer Carsten Knox moves away from the megahits to give nod to nonfiction with some outstanding documentaries.

Halifax romance novelist Donna Jones Alward is taking a leap into historical fiction with her new book, When The World Fell Silent. She tells us about the challenges of the genre and setting: Halifax in December 1917 before, during and after the explosion.

During National Indigenous History Month, Dalhousie University Libraries hosted an edit-a-thon to improve Wikipedia and Wikidata content related to Mi’kmaw people and Mi'kma'ki. A total of 19 Wikipedia articles were edited, 50 references added, and more than 3,300 words were contributed. One of the organizers fills us in.…

Acadian community member and Information Morning Alum Louise Renault joins us for the second installment of her column to introduce us to some of the music from the upcoming Acadian World Congress. The countdown is on!

On Monday, Dalhousie dismantled a student-led protest that had been camped out on its campus for the last two months. The group was called "Students for the Liberation of Palestine-Kjipuktuk," and they were calling on all Halifax post-secondary institutions to "disclose and divest" from companies affiliated with the Israeli offensive on Gaza. We ta…

A Halifax woman and her family have been asked to leave Canada because of a fake immigration document, but the international student from Nigeria says she had no idea her university acceptance letter was a fake. New numbers released to CBC by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada suggest there could be thousands of other fake letters that r…

Nova Scotia Sports Hall of Famer watched the Canadian women beat Brazil with her two daughters' soccer teams on Wednesday night. Canada's appeal of a six-point penalty was denied before yesterday's game. They needed the win against Colombia to stay in contention, and they got it with the only goal of the game!…

Former President Donald Trump was in combative form yesterday at the National Association of Black Journalists annual convention in Chicago. His on-stage interview was supposed to be a chance to answer questions Black Americans want to know. Instead, he stunned the audience by falsely suggesting U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris had misled voters a…

There was a time when Black people in Truro could work at the town's golf club, but they weren't allowed to play, at least not in broad daylight. We learn about the history, and how the club is honoring those community members decades later.