הפודקאסטים הטובים ביותר ב-Nova Scotia (2024)

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Pioneering educator receives honourary doctorate from Saint Mary's University 7:49

4d ago7:49

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Nova Scotian educator Karen Hudson received an honourary doctorate of civil law this week. She pioneered the first Afrocentric Cohort in math and literacy within a public school. She talks about her journey with guest host Pauline Dakin.

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Episode 39: Navigating Tech Talent: Strategies for Success in Atlantic Canada 25:31

7d ago25:31

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Join hosts, Ashley and Claire, for our latest episode of All Hands on Tech! In this episode, we delve into the world of tech recruitment with Venor; a recruitment firm based on the East Coast that's dedicated to fostering success in Atlantic Canada's business community. Listen along as we discover strategies for navigating the dynamic tech job mark…

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East Preston celebrates the 105th birthday of Liza Brooks 8:37

4d ago8:37

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Liza Brooks celebrated her 105th birthday this week. Information Morning's Feleshia Chandler dropped by the surprise party, where friends and family turned out to celebrate the special occasion at the East Preston Recreation Centre.

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Could excessive screen time be impacting your child's communication skills? 7:48

5d ago7:48

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Parents are often told to limit their kids' screen time for a number of reasons. Now, some speech-language pathologists are wondering about the possible connection between screen time and abnormal speech development. We talk about some of the warning signs.

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Legal column: New wrinkle in the law concerning unvaccinated employees 7:15

5d ago7:15

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Over the past four years of the pandemic, our legal columnist Wayne MacKay has told us that people can remain employed if they are unvaccinated. But only if they can do something that doesn't involve working with the public. Hear how a new ruling further refines the law.

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Atlantic Burlesque Festival launches this weekend 7:43

5d ago7:43

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Burlesque has roots in literary forms, comedy, theatre — and yes, strip tease. Michelle Langille reveals details about the inaugural Atlantic Burlesque Festival happening in Halifax. She's a burlesque artist known as Honey de Mele!

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N.S. workers' compensation to recognize gradual onset psychological injuries 8:07

6d ago8:07

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Karen Adams, CEO of the Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia, talks about how starting this September, the organization will assess and compensate workers for gradual onset psychological injuries.

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Truro author remembers acclaimed Canadian writer Alice Munro 8:24

6d ago8:24

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Nova Scotian writer Leo McKay pays an emotional tribute to Canadian short story author Alice Munro, who has died at age 92. He tells us about meeting her in person, an unforgettable moment in life.

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How can restoring forest ecosystems reduce the risk of wildfires? 8:38

6d ago8:38

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Advocates say that a healthy forest ecosystem has a role to play in reducing the chance and spread of wildfires in Nova Scotia. Healthy Forest Coalition coordinator Mike Lancaster explains.

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Reaction to a rash of Diagolon flag graffiti in Bridgewater 11:26

6d ago11:26

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Find out why Petite Queer Pride is holding a rally to reaffirm the community after a Diagolon flag was spray painted on a Pride staircase at Bridgewater's town hall. We also talk to Bridgewater's mayor David Mitchell about the wide rash of Diagolon flag graffiti around town.

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Christmasland film producers move forward with frustrated business owners 8:40

7d ago8:40

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Christmasland producer David Keefe responds to concerns we heard from a restaurant owner in Mahone Bay, who said shooting for the holiday film was bad for business. David talks about some of the hiccups with communication and power use, and how he's making things right.

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Health Hacks #247: A new system of e-referrals 7:54

7d ago7:54

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Medical referrals occasionally go astray, which can be frustrating for patients. Our healthcare columnist Mary Jane Hampton takes a look at how to make the most of a new system of e-referrals that Nova Scotia Health is bringing in to fix that problem.

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University study reveals healthcare workers' views on social admissions 8:27

7d ago8:27

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The latest findings of this Dalhousie University study reveal what Dr. Jasmine Mah and her team have learned by interviewing nurses, doctors, administrators and social workers about their experiences with social admissions patients in hospitals.

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Tech column: Some fast fashion websites could be linked to a massive online scam 5:02

8d ago5:02

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Our tech columnist Nur Zinccir-Heywood tells us how a vast number of online shopping scam websites seem to come from a single source in the Chinese province of Fujian. What you should do if you've been ripped off.

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Art 'n Soul: The Stage Prophets, Kings Chorale and Atlantic Burlesque Festival 7:00

8d ago7:00

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In today's culture column, how a valley choir director convinced a rising composer from Argentina to make an exciting stop in Wolfville on his international tour. Plus, Tara Lynn Taylor takes us to a production of The Music Man and tees up the first Atlantic Burlesque Festival.

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Some people in rural Colchester County unhappy about a proposed quarry expansion 7:59

8d ago7:59

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Residents of Little Dyke say their small village was once a quiet escape, but that all changed when a quarry came to town about four decades ago. Ian MacFadden, with the Little Dyke Community Coalition, says now residents are concerned about plans for that quarry to expand.

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Business owners in Mahone Bay caught off guard when a Christmas movie came to town 8:45

8d ago8:45

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The cast and crew of Christmasland recently filmed in the town of Mahone Bay. Business fronts were decked out in lights and fake snow for the production. A local restaurant owner explains why some business owners were left feeling less than holly jolly about the whole experience.

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The Knox Office: The decline of the superhero blockbusters 8:05

11d ago8:05

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Has Hollywood rediscovered the movie star? This summer's movie season is not kicking off with a superhero movie. Our film reviewer Carsten Knox talks about what a return to marketing star-driven movies could mean for what we go see at the multiplex.

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New museum exhibit marks 25 years since Kosovar refugees arrived in Canada 10:45

11d ago10:45

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Information Morning's Jerry West visits the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 to explore an exhibit documenting Operation Parasol. He speaks with Jan Raska, the curator of the exhibit, and Arta Rexhepi, who arrived in this country as a Kosovar Refugee at age 13.

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Halifax content creators Allie and Sam talk about their journey into motherhood 8:04

11d ago8:04

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YouTubers Allie and Sam Conway talk about why they chose to document their journey into motherhood online, as a two-mom family with twin toddler boys.

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How false bomb threats in schools are affecting students 10:12

12d ago10:12

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Police have responded to a rash of false threats at Halifax-area schools since early April. HRCE says it's taking them seriously. An education advocate gives us a sense of what teachers, students and parents are saying about these threats being made by notes and anonymous calls.

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Hear about a water treatment company that's under investigation in Nova Scotia 8:49

12d ago8:49

8:49

CBC News has learned the provincial government is investigating multiple complaints about Atlantic Environmental Systems. Our consumer affairs reporter Angela MacIvor went digging too and she’s here with more.

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How an HRM pilot project uses AI cameras to detect wildfires 7:31

12d ago7:31

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Halifax Regional Municipality, working with the province, has installed three cameras that use artificial intelligence to identify wildfire smoke. The cameras are mounted on towers in Musquodoboit Harbour, Middle Sackville, and Hammonds Plains. We find out more.

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All Access Comedy stand-up show returns to Halifax 8:59

12d ago8:59

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Comedian D.J Demers and show ambassador Laura Bain bring us the details of this Halifax Comedy Festival event, featuring comedians from the disability community coming together to celebrate their perspective on life for an audience of all abilities.

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Reaction to a CFIA decision to allow feeding gene-edited crops to livestock 8:00

13d ago8:00

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Canadian Biotechnology Action Network coordinator Lucy Sharrat talks about why she's disappointed with a decision by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to approve the use of gene-edited crops as feed for livestock

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A is for Adventure, C is for camping at overlooked provincial parks 8:42

13d ago8:42

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If you're worried that you left it too late to book a site at a provincial park, fear not! Chris Surrette and Jan-Sebastian LaPierre from A for Adventure share some great spots where you should still be able to find a camping site, when everything else is booked.

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How people are protesting the province's decision to scrap the Coastal Protection Act 7:06

13d ago7:06

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In the months since the Houston government announced its intention to abandon the long-awaited Coastal Protection Act, public outrage has been percolating in parts of the province. Today, several groups are holding a protest at the Legislature, including the Nova Scotia Coastal Coalition.

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

14d 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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Hiker's close encounter with a black bear in Hammonds Plains 7:44

14d 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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Health Hacks #246: Managing your own preventative healthcare regime 7:36

14d 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

14d 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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New tourism company wanting to shed light on local Black history facing roadblock 11:36

15d 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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Eastern Shore couple rallies community to restore a fallen osprey habitat 7:13

15d 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

15d 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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Expert on far-right extremism with the latest on Diagolon 9:26

18d 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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Ann Divine becomes new chair of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce 7:35

18d 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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Denise Pictou Maloney gives a talk on her mother's murder for Red Dress Day 8:34

18d 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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Why is the Nova Scotia Teachers' Pension Plan chronically underfunded? 8:04

18d 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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Dr. Peter Lin: How do buildings influence human health? 7:37

19d 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

19d 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

19d 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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Celebrating the film series Black Life: Untold Stories 7:37

19d 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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How do you make your property less vulnerable to wildfires? 8:52

20d 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

20d 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

21d ago40:31

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

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

21d 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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Meet two N.S. farmers featured in a new national documentary series 9:25

21d 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

21d 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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Liberal MP meets with Wolfville doctor about high cost of baby formula 7:59

21d 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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Art 'n Soul: MayWorks and Shakespeare By The Sea festivals 4:58

22d 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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