Melhores podcasts sobre Nova Scotia (2024)

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There will be no salmon supper at the Little Harbour Fire Department this August 6:19

1d ago6:19

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One of the year's biggest fundraisers for the "Little Harbour Fire Department" is their plank salmon supper... and it has been, for more than two decades. That won't be happening this year, because even fire departments are subject to burn restrictions. We speak with the fire chief from Little Harbour about how this has thrown an axe into their fun…

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Pocket-Sized Peace of Mind: Exploring Stethophone's Impact on Health Care 28:44

3d ago28:44

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Join hosts Eilish and Greg for Season 3, Episode 42 of "All Hands on Tech," titled "Pocket-Sized Peace of Mind: Exploring the Stethophone's Impact on Health Care." In this episode, they speak with Mark Opauszky, CEO of Sparrow BioAcoustics, the Atlantic Canadian-born company behind the Stethophone—a software that transforms smartphones into medical…

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Ayomikun Bus Charters gets the go ahead 4:46

1d ago4:46

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After spinning their wheels for months, a new tourism company has been given the OK to go ahead. We'll get an update from Ayomikun Bus Charters about getting the lisence they need to get on the road.

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A new book inspired by Green Gables 8:18

1d ago8:18

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Green Gables in Cavendish, PEI is perhaps the most famous home in Canada. It was the home Lucy Maud Montgomery had in mind when she wrote "Anne of Green Gables." We meet author and historian Alan MacEachern. He wrote "Becoming Green Gables: The Diary of Myrtle Webb and her Famous Farmhouse," inspired by the real family that lived there for decades.…

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Dr. Lin: How to stay safe and healthy this summer 7:19

1d ago7:19

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It seems like Canadians spend most of the year looking forward to summer. It's the perfect time to get outside, enjoy the weather and be active. But unfortunately, summer is also when we can be more vulnerable to certain illnesses and injuries. House doctor Peter Lin shares his tips on avoiding summer health hazards.…

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Inter-regional migration patterns into the Maritimes 8:37

1d ago8:37

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A research project spanning the Maritimes and Ontario wants to talk with people who have moved into our region from other parts of Canada. Professor Katie Mazor tells us what she's hoping to hear from people who have moved here since the pandemic.

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Tenants living in "horrible" conditions with nowhere to turn for help 10:28

1d ago10:28

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It’s no secret many tenants across N.S. are living in unfit conditions. As the housing crisis worsens, people are sometimes dealing with things like rat infestations, gaping holes in the ceiling, or no running water. But a CBC News investigation reveals that two-thirds of municipalities in the province have no bylaws related to the conditions insid…

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Kern Jackson on his film "Africatown" 8:24

2d ago8:24

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The story of Africville is pretty well known in Nova Scotia. It's one of resilience, displacement and community. But what about Africatown? We chat with a professor and filmmaker Kern Jackson about what the communities have in common.

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What's it like to drive a school bus for 50 years? 6:49

2d ago6:49

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Robert McNamara has been known in the Prospect community for three generations. Since 1974, he has dedicated his life to serving the community as a school bus driver. The CBC's Magda Bastida spoke with McNamara about what 50 years of service means to him.

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How much has inflation cut into your paycheque? 8:00

2d ago8:00

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Many Nova Scotians have felt the pressure on their wallets as inflation has soared in the past few years. The CBC's Andrew Lam looked at just how much these price increases have cut into workers' wages.

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A "spree" of outboard motor thefts in Mahone Bay 6:49

2d ago6:49

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Nova Scotia RCMP has received five reports of stolen outboard motors in Mahone Bay recently, and there could be more unreported thefts as well. Const. Mitch Thompson shares his best tips for securing your motor, and having the best chance of recovering it after it's been taken.

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Health Hacks #253: The pluses and minuses of public pools 7:15

3d ago7:15

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Should people be reassured when they can smell a strong chlorine odour in a pool? Our healthcare columnist Mary Jane Hampton takes a look at the health benefits and risks of swimming in public pools.

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Lunenburg County Pride responds to a hate-fuelled Facebook post 9:00

3d ago9:00

9:00

Over the weekend, hundreds of people on Facebook commented on a post about a school on the South Shore, that shows a table with art supplies and a sign that says "Create Your Own Drag Queen." Some made hateful comments about the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Shelley McCorriston is a director on the board for Lunenburg County Pride.…

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16-year-old N.S. summer camp movie finds millions of views on YouTube 8:26

3d ago8:26

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Back in 2008, Jacob Medjuck wrote and directed a feature film called Summerhood. It was based on his summers spent at Camp Kadimah in Barss Corner. The film was well-reviewed when it was released, but didn't get a theatrical distribution. The CBC's Carsten Knox finds out how it's since found a big audience on YouTube.…

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Art 'n Soul: Second Hand News and Two Planks and a Passion Theatre 5:34

4d ago5:34

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In this week's culture column, Tara Lynn Taylor takes us to the Merry Melodramas' new musical featuring the songs of Fleetwood Mac. Plus, the opening of Two Planks and a Passion's outdoor theatre season.

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Diagolon group's cross-country tour this summer, includes a stop in N.S. 6:41

4d ago6:41

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The Canadian Anti-Hate Network joins us to talk about the possible intentions with Diagolon's so-called "Terror Tour" this summer, and how the group has modified its rhetoric in recent months.

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Why were 131,000 students in N.S. given farmers' market vouchers? 8:16

4d ago8:16

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Families of students in grades Primary to 12, now have $10 more to spend at local farmers' markets in this province. The voucher aims to support local farmers and food producers. Justin Cantafio, executive director of Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia, explains.

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LighthouseNOW newspaper under new ownership 6:41

4d ago6:41

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A historic newspaper on the South Shore is officially back under local, independent ownership. The LighthouseNOW Progress Bulletin has been publishing out of Bridgewater for almost 150 years. It was most recently owned and run by Advocate Media Incorporated, but they've recently sold the paper to its editor, Kevin McBain. Kevin started his journali…

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Pictou Landing First Nation to present language awards 8:34

7d ago8:34

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It's National Indigenous Peoples Day! Sheila Francis, executive director at Pictou Landing First Nation, talks about how they're celebrating Mi'kmaw culture by handing out language awards today.

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Almon Street is seeing changes to accommodate bike lanes 8:42

7d ago8:42

8:42

Bike lanes along Almon Street in North End Halifax are displacing part of a skate park and community garden, and the people who use those spaces say they had no warning about the changes. Municipal councillor Pam Lovelace tells us more about that. We'll also hear from a skateboarder.

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Mlllbrook celebrates National Indigenous People's Day 8:45

7d ago8:45

8:45

We meet our new Community Contact for Millbrook First Nation Tamara Gloude. She tells us what's happening for this year's National Indigenous People's Day Mawio'mi, including storytelling, hoop dancing, a community BBQ, and more.

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Knox Office: Bikeriders, Thelma and Robot Dreams 7:06

7d ago7:06

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Our film reviewer Carsten Knox checks out new movies, including a new drama about motorcycle gangs starring Austin Butler and Jodie Comer, and an unlikely action comedy featuring a 93-year-old hero named Thelma.

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Food charity reacts to unveiling of a national school food program 7:51

7d ago7:51

7:51

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his government is committing $1-billion to roll out a national school food program. Nourish Nova Scotia's executive director Aimee Gasparetto talks about what that will mean for the province's school lunch program that's expected this fall.

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Communication disaster simulation for radio amateurs comes to Halifax 7:30

7d ago7:30

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Imagine there is a widespread wireless communications failure, and amateur radio is all that is left to maintain contact with other places in North America. This is the scenario that will test the skills of radio amateurs in a mock communications disaster this weekend.

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Kings County REMO prepares for heat dome 7:52

8d ago7:52

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As the heat dome settles in for another day of extreme temperatures, we check in with Kings County's Regional Emergency Management Organization to find out how they're monitoring the situation.

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Is it possible to build a pulp mill that doesn't stink? 7:12

8d ago7:12

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Paper Excellence is pondering building a new bleach Kraft pulp mill in Queens county. People who live in the area say they don't want it to stink. But, is that possible? We ask Nikolai DeMartini, an associate professor who studies the processing of woody biomass.

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Encouraging kids in Mulgrave Park to read 7:52

8d ago7:52

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A new reading program wants to encourage kids in the Mulgrave Park area to get more interested in reading. Feleshia Chandler went to Mulgrave Park to chat with some kids who are part of Read to Achieve.

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Fanny Mbala's brave journey in search of medical treatment for her son 9:08

8d ago9:08

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Fanny Mbala is originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. She lived in South Africa for 25 years, before coming to Halifax this year as a refugee. Her son suffers with sickle cell disease, a condition that requires a transplant to save his life.

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New provincial program offers prenatal education via text message 7:42

8d ago7:42

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The IWK Health Centre and Nova Scotia Health Public Health have teamed up to offer prenatal education via smartphones. It's called Smart Parent. Find out what you can expect from the program that launched last week.

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"Roll With It" is back for season 2 8:06

9d ago8:06

8:06

Halifax actor and disability advocate Brian George stars as "Brian Elliot," a wheelchair-user with the dream of making his city more accessible. He joins us to talk about how the show reflects his real-life experiences.

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Halifax hospital sees success with breakthrough blood cancer treatment 7:53

9d ago7:53

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CAR T-Cell Therapy uses a patient's own white blood cells to fight their cancer. The QEII started offering this therapy in 2022, the first medical facility in Atlantic Canada to do so. Dr. Mahmoud Elsawy is the medical director for the therapy program.

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This N.S. woman lives with the same rare illness as Celine Dion 6:58

9d ago6:58

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A documentary is soon coming out about Celine Dion's painful journey with stiff person syndrome. It's an auto-immune disorder so rare, it affects between one and three people per million. We meet a Bear River woman who is one of them. Linda Cox has been living with stiff person syndrome for more than 20 years.…

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A is for Adventure: P is for Paddling 9:21

9d ago9:21

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It's paddling season! Lots of people are hitting local waters with canoes, kayaks and boards. What do you need to pick up paddling? Our A for Adventure team Chris Surette and Jan-Sebastian LaPierre offer advice. Plus, we ask them about shark sightings.

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Health Hack #252: What could a national caregiving strategy look like? 7:30

10d ago7:30

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The Trudeau government included in the recent federal budget an "intention to launch consultations on the development of a national caregiving strategy." It's a topic near and dear to our healthcare columnist Mary Jane Hampton's heart.

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Why aren't we (Canadians) watching Canadian movies at the theatre? 8:58

10d ago8:58

8:58

A recent report reveals that Canadian films accounted for roughly three percent of Canada's overall theatrical box office in 2023. How can a Canadian movie business survive, or even thrive, if so few of us want to go see Canadian movies at the cinema? The CBC's Carsten Knox has been looking into this.…

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Windsor Street Exchange redevelopment plan sparks concerns 8:28

10d ago8:28

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Halifax Cycling Coalition chair David Trueman talks about the challenges and opportunities the Windsor Street Exchange redevelopment plan presents for the safety of pedestrians and cyclists. The plan goes to Council for approval today.

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N.S. Human Rights Commission on defending 2SLGBTQ+ rights 8:29

10d ago8:29

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It's a difficult time in history for the . Now, with one of the highest proportions of trans and nonbinary people in the country, our provincial Human Rights Commission is asking Nova Scotians to help defend the community here.

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Art ' n Soul: Young Filmmakers Film Fest & 15th King's Shorts 6:30

11d ago6:30

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Our culture columnist Tara Lynn Taylor takes us to a theatre festival in Annapolis Royal, that features ten minute plays from around the world. Plus, a film fest featuring powerful stories from Grade 6 Halifax filmmakers.

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Eastern Shore preserves company sees huge demand for hard-to-find chow 8:15

11d ago8:15

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HardyWares Preserves in Necum Teuch, N.S., has been taking frantic calls from restaurants and shops across the province. They're all looking for one thing: green tomato chow. Owner Margaret Hardy speaks with the CBC's Erin MacInnis about the chow frenzy.

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Blue-green algae is back! How to stay safe 7:26

11d ago7:26

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In recent years, Nova Scotia lakes have faced a silent but persistent enemy, blue-green algae. Krysta Montreuil, with the Department of Environment and Climate Change, talks about what you can do to protect yourself and your pets.

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Psychologist talks about school violence in N.S. 8:42

11d ago8:42

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Auditor general Kim Adair's new report finds that over the last seven years, reports of violent incidents in schools in Nova Scotia increased by 60 per cent. We're joined by Mallory Powell, a psychologist in private practice and a former school psychologist.

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New book goes behind-the-scenes of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission 10:25

14d ago10:25

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Fifteen years ago, Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission began hearing the testimony of residential school survivors. The TRC released the final report in 2015. Commissioner Marie Wilson has a new book that shares an insider's look at the journey.

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Are you eligible for a massive class-action lawsuit connected to Veterans Affairs? 6:47

14d ago6:47

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The federal government has been ordered to pay almost a billion dollars to former military and RCMP members, who are alleged to have been short-changed on their pension and disability benefits. Some people may be eligible for a payment, and not know it. Retired Colonel Michel Drapeau tells us about that.…

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Province begins work on its new 2SLGBTQ+ Action Plan 8:40

14d ago8:40

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Last summer, Nova Scotia unveiled its new - the first of its kind in Canada. Part of that work is developing an action plan for the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Guest host Preston Mulligan interviews the executive director of the Office of Equity and Anti-Racism.

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Halifax professor recognized for peacebuilding work in Northern Ireland 9:38

15d ago9:38

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Halifax professor Bridget Brownlow has dedicated more than 20 years to promoting peace in Northern Ireland. Today, she's receiving an honorary degree in recognition of her work, from the Justice Institute of British Columbia. She tells us about the Northern Ireland Conflict Resolution Program, and the work ahead to secure a peaceful future for Nort…

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National study looks at the under-representation of artists on commercial radio 7:41

15d ago7:41

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White male musicians get far and away the most airplay on commercial music radio in Canada. That's the finding of a new study looking at representation in six different radio formats. We'll dig into what the study says, and its ramifications.

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Shelter Nova Scotia's plans for a new drop-in centre 6:47

15d ago6:47

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The Hub in Halifax offers the kinds of services unhoused people need. Now, Shelter Nova Scotia is planning a big expansion for its drop-in centre. Melissa Puddicombe, director of practice and development for Shelter Nova Scotia, talks about what's in the works.

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Federal Green party leader talks about unredacted foreign interference report 9:42

15d ago9:42

9:42

Elizabeth May has read the unredacted version of an intelligence watchdog's report on foreign interference. She says after reading the NSICOP document, she doesn't believe any of her House of Commons colleagues knowingly betrayed their country.

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Student suing Université Sainte-Anne after alleged sexual assaults 6:25

16d ago6:25

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Reporter Celina Aalders brings us back to a story of alleged sexual assault at the Universite Ste. Anne, and the student who is now able to go public with her identity. Marissa Williams alleges the university failed to protect her after she reported being raped on campus.

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Halifax's pro Fortnite player Nick Eh 30 shares some big news! 8:26

16d ago8:26

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Nick Amyoony has gained a massive following for his live streams. Now, he's joining the Fortnite Icon Series, featuring influential creators and celebrities. Our gaming columnist Erin MacInnis chats with Nick Eh 30 about how he got into streaming Fortnite.

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