सर्वश्रेष्ठ Nova Scotia पॉडकास्टस (2024)

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Hiker's close encounter with a black bear in Hammonds Plains 7:44

1d ago7:44

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Last Friday, Dawn Perrier was walking on a trail when she came face-to-face with a black bear. Dawn's a big hiker, but this was an experience she'd never had before. Luckily, she came prepared. Dawn tells us what happened and what she did to stay safe.

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The Art of Authenticity: This Is Marketing's Brand-Centric Approach 53:00

8d ago53:00

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Join hosts Claire and Ashley as they kick off Season 3 of All Hands on Tech from the brand-new studio of This Is Marketing in downtown Dartmouth. In this episode, they sit down with Neil Stephen, CEO of This Is Marketing, to explore the agency's journey, services, and vision for the future. Discover how This Is Marketing started and the diverse ser…

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Health Hacks #246: Managing your own preventative healthcare regime 7:36

1d ago7:36

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At a time when healthcare providers are in short supply, our healthcare columnist Mary Jane Hampton looks at preventive medicine and recommends some helpful online and navigational resources to guide your way.

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South Shore journalist recognized by World Press Freedom Canada 8:26

1d ago8:26

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World Press Freedom Canada, a non-profit that advocates for freedom of the press, recently awarded its local journalism certificate of merit to LighthouseNOW reporter Keith Corcoran for his 'dogged' pursuit of search warrant records in the Nova Scotia courts.

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What happened when four local NGOs tried out four-day work weeks? 8:33

1d ago8:33

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Hear the results of a pilot project to reduce the work week to 32 hours. Stephanie Gilbert had the job of evaluating how a four-day work week went for four non-profits in Nova Scotia. She's an associate professor of management and marketing at Cape Breton University.

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Eastern Shore couple rallies community to restore a fallen osprey habitat 7:13

2d ago7:13

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Grayley McWatters and his family are trying to restore a spring nesting spot for Nova Scotia's provincial bird on their Beaver Harbour property. The treetop perch for ospreys was destroyed by Fiona in 2022. Now, the McWatters are trying to make the birds' nest liveable again.

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Art 'n Soul: HIFF, Ocean Kin & Jacket of Blue 6:45

2d ago6:45

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Our culture columnist Tara Lynn Taylor takes us to the Halifax Independent Filmmakers Festival, shines a light on the making of a new shadow show, and tees up a staged reading of an original musical about a Black porter from Nova Scotia.

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New tourism company wanting to shed light on local Black history facing roadblock 11:36

2d ago11:36

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Kevin Brooks and two of his friends started Ayomikun Bus Charters in an effort to make Black history more accessible. For the past few months, Brooks has faced pushback trying to get the licence he needs to run his tours. Information Morning's Feleshia Chandler has the story.

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Denise Pictou Maloney gives a talk on her mother's murder for Red Dress Day 8:34

5d ago8:34

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Almost 50 years after Nova Scotia's Anna Mae Aquash was murdered in the United States, many of the same issues still plague indigenous women. Her daughter Denise Pictou Maloney is the guest speaker at a National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.

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Expert on far-right extremism with the latest on Diagolon 9:26

5d ago9:26

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The Diagolon flag has been visible on highway overpasses, at protests and in the news lately. We get a refresher on what the symbol means, and how the Diagolon group has evolved since the convoy protests, from a professor who researches far-right extremism and violence.

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Why is the Nova Scotia Teachers' Pension Plan chronically underfunded? 8:04

5d ago8:04

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The Nova Scotia Teachers' Pension Plan is only 78.1 percent funded. We ask an expert what is going with the teachers' pension and what the options are for fully funding the plan.

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Ann Divine becomes new chair of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce 7:35

5d ago7:35

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Ann Divine was born in Guyana, educated in England, and worked overseas. After 20 years in Nova Scotia, she is CEO of her own company and the newly-appointed chair of the board of directors of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce. She talks about her plans for the new role.

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Celebrating the film series Black Life: Untold Stories 7:37

6d ago7:37

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CBC hosts a screening of a documentary that looks at the growth of Black communities in Canada, and their resistance to displacement – including the story of Africville. Portia speaks with Sandy Hudson, the co-executive producer of the documentary series.

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Dr. Peter Lin: How do buildings influence human health? 7:37

6d ago7:37

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There's growing interest in how the buildings that we live and work in might affect our body's microbiome. A group of researchers has just published a new perspective paper on the subject. Our house doctor Peter Lin has the details.

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Dal prof on the violent protests rocking campuses across North America 8:53

6d ago8:53

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As police in Los Angeles attempt to remove protestors from a pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA, Portia talks with international development studies professor Robert Huish about the intensity of these growing movements – and why they haven't happened on campuses here yet.

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How university researchers are expanding our knowledge about black bears in N.S. 8:17

6d ago8:17

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An Acadia University professor tells us about his research putting high-tech satellite trackers on black bears. The province is trying to learn more about our black bear population, prompted by concerns raised around the spring bear hunt pilot that was cancelled last month.

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How do you make your property less vulnerable to wildfires? 8:52

7d ago8:52

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As we approach the anniversary of the start of last year's destructive wildfires, Parks Canada and several other agencies are offering seminars to help people plan ahead and wildfire-proof their homes. A resource conservation manager for Parks Canada shares some tips.

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A look at what's filming across the province this summer 9:09

7d ago9:09

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Screen Nova Scotia executive director Laura Mackenzie talks about how film crews across the province are ramping up for summer productions. Laura predicts a bustling season with The Institute, From, and lots of other shows lined up to shoot here.

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PNSC Episode 9, What is MODL's role in Coastal Protection with Leitha Haysom, Representative for District One. 40:31

7d ago40:31

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Leitha Haysom representative for District One for the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg.द्वारा Angela Jorgensen

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Liberal MP meets with Wolfville doctor about high cost of baby formula 7:59

8d ago7:59

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The affordability crisis has left parents struggling to pay the high price of baby formula. Liberal MP Kody Blois talks about his recent meeting with a Valley physician who says baby formula should be covered, like some prescription drugs.

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Meet two N.S. farmers featured in a new national documentary series 9:25

8d ago9:25

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Sisters Jessie and Rebecca MacInnis run Springtide Farm in Lunenburg County. They join Portia to talk about growing food and being featured in the National Farmers Union's new series of 40 short documentaries called Depth of Field: Films About Farming.

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Health Hacks #245: Unexpected instance of ageism in the healthcare system 7:01

8d ago7:01

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Hard to believe, we are coming up on five years of our weekly health hacks column. During that time, consultant and author Mary Jane Hampton helped many listeners navigate the healthcare system – and she's noticed some interesting changes in the issues people want her to tackle

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Turning the Tide program for young African Nova Scotians 8:21

9d ago8:21

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Hear about a new community building and mentorship program for young Black people that's just wrapped up in Digby. Youth in the Turning the Tide program have been developing their leadership and entrepreneurial skills during the pilot program.

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Consequences of violating the Youth Criminal Justice Act online 8:54

9d ago8:54

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A friend speaks out at a vigil for 16-year-old Ahmad Al Marrach, who was killed in a mall parking garage in Halifax last week. Plus, why police are warning people about sharing images and misinformation connected to the teens charged in this case.

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Art 'n Soul: MayWorks and Shakespeare By The Sea festivals 4:58

9d ago4:58

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Our culture columnist Tara Lynn Taylor takes us to this year's MayWorks, with a look at a Shelley Fashan curated show called Our Legacy: May Voices, May Stories. Also, a sneak peek at Shakespeare By The Sea's summer theatre season.

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Why are there fewer reporters than ever covering politics in Nova Scotia? 12:25

9d ago12:25

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CBC political reporter Jean Laroche recently marked 30 years of covering provincial politics. He looks at how the job of reporters at Province House has changed over the last few decades, and why that change is too important to ignore.

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PNSC Episode 7, The horrific wall at Crescent Beach with Lucy Hendrixson 39:14

12d ago39:14

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On today's episode we talk about the destruction of little Crescent Beach and the ramifications it will have on the surrounding wetland and on beautiful Crescent Beach.द्वारा Angela Jorgensen

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Does a government's failure to reduce GHG emissions violate human rights? 8:14

12d ago8:14

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In a recent landmark case, a group of elderly Swiss women took their government to court for its inaction on climate change, and they won! It's the first time the European Court of Human Rights has ruled on climate change. To find out what this might mean for the rest of the world, our legal columnist Wayne MacKay weighs in.…

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The Knox Office: It's time to go to the movies! 7:54

12d ago7:54

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Our film reviewer Carsten Knox has a review of a creepy new movie from Newfoundland called "The King Tide."

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East Preston education initiative celebrates its 10-year anniversary 8:04

12d ago8:04

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Hundreds of Black Nova Scotians have gained educational skills and better jobs thanks to the The Africadian Education Academy. It's a non-profit that began a decade ago, as a ministry of the East Preston United Baptist Church. Information Morning's Feleshia Chandler stopped by the anniversary event.

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PNSC Episode 4, The path of destruction continues. 48:09

13d ago48:09

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The path of destruction continues. Will Cherry Hill Beach and Scot's Bay become the next Green Bay?द्वारा Angela Jorgensen

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Meet the new poet laureate of Halifax 6:39

13d ago6:39

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This week, the Halifax Regional Municipality announced its new poet laureate. Anna Quon is a poet and novelist. Her books include "Where The Silver River Ends", "Low", and "Migration Songs".

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Researchers aim to remove harmful language toward Indigenous people from libraries 8:08

13d ago8:08

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The Respectful Terminologies Platform Project is a new information system for Canadian libraries, archives and museums. It's trying to address harmful language toward Indigenous people in those institutions. We hear from the co-leads for the project.

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Closer look at HRM's plans to open new tent encampment sites 8:53

13d ago8:53

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Halifax Regional Municipality is planning to open new designated sites for people experiencing homelessness. Staff say the four current encampment sites are overcrowded and people have been setting up tents in other spaces. Portia speaks with Max Chauvin, HRM's Director of Housing and Homelessness.

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Halifax's Muslim community mourning 16-year-old victim of a homicide 6:38

13d ago6:38

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Halifax's Muslim community gathered for the funeral of Ahmad Al Marrach. The Citadel High School student was killed outside the Halifax Shopping Centre. Police are still investigating his homicide. The CBC's Taryn Grant spoke with people after the funeral and prayer service.

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A check-in on for-profit daycare operations in Nova Scotia 8:24

14d ago8:24

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The demand for spaces in Nova Scotia daycares has gone up. While funding in the federal government's budget may help, private daycares have been left out. Portia checks in with the owner of a for-profit daycare operation.

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A conversation with the founder of WomenFolk 10:22

14d ago10:22

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Leona Burkey is a songwriter, host and founder of WomenFolk, a project to help get more women and women-identifying musicians on stage, get them support, and get them paid.

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What happened when a high-rise building caught fire in Halifax? 9:11

14d ago9:11

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It was a dramatic scene in North End Halifax. Thick black smoke and several loud explosions from the top of a high-rise building under construction. We get a debrief on the fire from Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency Service.

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A for Adventure: P is for posting perfect pictures 8:52

14d ago8:52

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Did the adventure even happen if you don't get great photos for your Instagram?! Jan-Sebastian Lapierre and Chris Surette talk about re-thinking the reasons we take pictures in the great outdoors and the etiquette of sharing them online.

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PNSC Episode 8 Stop the development at Scot's Bay 45:13

15d ago45:13

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We catch up with Sandra Weldon to hear about the challenges the residents are facing with the proposed RV Park/Campground right in the heart of beautiful Scot's Bay.द्वारा Angela Jorgensen

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Reaction to recent federal budget investments into the childcare sector 8:53

15d ago8:53

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The federal budget tabled last week included more than $1 billion in funding for expanding child care across Canada, as well as grants for childcare workers, loans and student loan forgiveness. But will that push the province closer to $10-a-day childcare?

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Art 'n Soul: OutFest and The Draft 10:18

15d ago10:18

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Culture columnist Tara Lynn Taylor raises the curtains on the courage of two aspiring hockey players at a public reading of The Draft. Plus, this week it's OutFest, Atlantic Canada's largest Queer theatre festival!

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Gaming Column: First-ever museum exhibit on Nova Scotia's video game industry 7:56

15d ago7:56

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The Museum of Industry is known for sharing the history of classic Nova Scotia trades, but its newest exhibit explores a more recent industry here – one that's planted firmly in the virtual realm! Our gaming columnist Erin MacInnis took a trip to Stellarton to learn all about it.

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Health Hacks #244: Where to turn online for credible health information? 7:16

15d ago7:16

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Last week, healthcare columnist Mary Jane Hampton warned TikTok and Instagram are almost never reliable sources for health information. Since then, several people have asked where to go for credible health advice online. This week's Health Hack is an answer to that question.

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Do you have what it takes to be a wilderness property guardian? 7:38

16d ago7:38

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Some of the protected areas in Nova Scotia are so rugged and remote that few people ever go there, but a new program is asking experienced volunteers to check them out. Christina Nunn from the Nova Scotia Nature Trust talks about the need for wilderness property guardians.

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Building climate resilience plans for 12 African Nova Scotian communities 8:07

16d ago8:07

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Climate change affects everyone, yet African Nova Scotian communities aren’t always included in conversations about the impacts. A new project aims to close that gap. Portia interviews Ingrid Waldron, the executive director of the ENRICH project.

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Piloting a high school environmental science course guided by two-eyed seeing 9:30

16d ago9:30

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Some Grade 12 students in Nova Scotia are learning a new way of looking at environmental science. They're taking a course called Netukulimk 12 that's being piloted at four schools in the province. It uses a two-eyed seeing approach, combining both western and Mi’kmaw knowledge.

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Will changes to the federal dental care plan prompt more N.S. dentists to sign on? 10:06

19d ago10:06

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Dental care professionals have been reluctant to participate in the Canadian Dental Care Plan, but the federal health minister says with recent changes, there's no reason for a dentist not to sign on. We ask the president of the Nova Scotia Dental Association for her viewpoint.

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Reaction to N.S. justice minister's apology for saying domestic violence not epidemic 10:11

19d ago10:11

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Yesterday, on the anniversary of the shooting rampage that claimed the lives of 22 Nova Scotians, Justice Minister Brad Johns asserted that gender-based violence is not an epidemic, a statement he apologized for the same day. We hear trauma therapist Kristina Fifield's reaction.

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New Africentric bachelor of social work program looking for mentors 8:15

19d ago8:15

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Students of African descent say they often face barriers and would benefit from more guidance in post-secondary education. Programs coordinator Bria Symonds talks about finding members for the first cohort of a new social work program for Black students at Dalhousie University.

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