Beste Nova Scotia podcasts (2025)

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Oscar-winning filmmaker compares LA wildfires to Halifax Explosion 9:10

20h ago9:10

9:10

When Nova Scotia documentarian Ben Proudfoot had to flee his LA studio, he started thinking about another disaster from the past. That prompted him to write a commentary for the Los Angeles Times, about what LA could learn from the aftermath of the Halifax Explosion.

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Funding the Future: How the QEII Foundation is Shaping Nova Scotia's Healthcare 47:33

3d ago47:33

47:33

In the latest episode of the All Hands on Tech podcast, QEII Foundation President and CEO, Susan Mullin, and Dr. David Clarke, a renowned neurosurgeon at the QEII Health Sciences Centre, share how innovation and philanthropy are transforming healthcare in Nova Scotia. The episode explores the remarkable advancements made possible through community …

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Playing Through Segregation in Truro 8:34

3d ago8:34

8:34

Filmmakers mark long history of successful golfers in Truro's Black communities, despite African Nova Scotians not being allowed to join local club.

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Tenants: know your rights 8:55

5d ago8:55

8:55

Dalhousie Legal Aid publishes new, clear online guide to help tenants assert their rights.

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Meet a Viking-ish heroine 8:30

8d ago8:30

8:30

Lana Longbeard is an animated series from Halifax creators. Tony Mitchell stops by to fill us in.

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Getting to know your food, literally 8:24

12d ago8:24

8:24

Lance Bishop and Sarah Clarke of Wild Mountain Farm have just launched their livestock-hosting service, for people who want to raise animals for food, but don't have the means to do it themselves.

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Jellycats Craze 7:31

15d ago7:31

7:31

A Halifax storeowner's selling a popular British stuffed toy like hotcakes. Rare ones are selling for hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars.

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Rehabilitating the abuser 11:42

17d ago11:42

11:42

Bridges Institute in Truro is a counselling centre that specializes in domestic abuse and anger management. Executive Director Tod Augusta-Scott tells us how they deal with men who have a history of violent relationships.

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From Coffee Shop Conversations to Cutting-Edge Care: Exploring Virtual Hallway’s Impact on Healthcare 40:33

17d ago40:33

40:33

In this episode of All Hands on Tech, hosts Eilish and Greg, explore how Virtual Hallway is tackling one of Canada’s biggest healthcare challenges: wait times to see specialists. With patients in some provinces waiting up to five years for specialist care, the system has left many without the timely help they need. Enter Virtual Hallway, a groundbr…

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A Christmas Elf in Porters Lake 11:41

1M ago11:41

11:41

Every December, Marie Lever and her father put thousands of Christmas lights all over their home and yard, and spend every evening handing out candy canes to friends and neighbours who stop by... sometimes by the hundreds! We visit Marie at her Porters Lake home, and find out how she started dressing up as an elf for the occasion.…

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Dredging up the Halifax Explosion 17:01

1M ago17:01

17:01

Irving Shipbuilding recently raised large pieces of the Mont Blanc, one of the ships involved in the Halifax Explosion, from the bottom of Halifax Harbour. Advocates are calling for Irving and the province to tell the public what is happening with the artefacts.

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Alana Yorke: musician, warrior 8:28

1M ago8:28

8:28

Local singer songwriter reflects on creativity, recovering from brain surgery, and the generosity of her community.

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Attack of the Hootlum 7:33

1M ago7:33

7:33

Hannah Baillie tells us about her run-in with a particularly aggressive owl.

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And Then There Were Two. Liberals. 9:54

1M ago9:54

9:54

Nova Scotia's Interim Liberal Leader Derek Momborquette tells us about his plan to rebuild the party, after a terrible election result.

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Spotify Silent on Local Music 8:41

2M ago8:41

8:41

Wrapped promotes popular tunes in viral marketing campaign, but local musicians are conspicuously absent.

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National non-profit challenges changes to the N.S. Personal Health Information Act 9:41

2M ago9:41

9:41

Five Nova Scotians, plus the not-for-profit Nova Scotia Civil Liberties Association, have filed a legal application to challenge changes to the Personal Health Information Act that grant the provincial health minister the power to look at your personal health records. We get the details from a lawyer with the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freed…

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Ukrainian Family Caught Between Two Worlds 10:50

2M ago10:50

10:50

As the Canadian government moves to tighten immigration numbers, a Ukrainian family in Halifax is holding out hope that they won't have to return to their war-torn country. We'll find out where their immigration journey stands, and how their young sons are embracing their new home, while remembering the place they left behind.…

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Fight violence with funding 8:40

2M ago8:40

8:40

Advocates asking for epidemic-level funding to fight domestic violence epidemic.

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A Halifax connection to the holiday hit Hot Frosty! 8:05

2M ago8:05

8:05

Storm Recorder felt fortunate to sell a song to an anonymous Christmas movie. Now, that movie is blowing up on Netflix! We find out how Hot Frosty is melting hearts, while heating up the Halifax songwriter duo's musical career.

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From Growth to Giving: Nucleus Strategie’s Commitment to Community in Nova Scotia 46:47

2M ago46:47

46:47

This episode of All Hands on Tech takes listeners on an inspiring journey with Clement Roy, founder and CEO of Nucleus Strategie, as he recounts his unconventional path to entrepreneurship and the strategic decisions that have shaped his growing company. Roy shares the story behind Nucleus Strategie’s recent expansion into Nova Scotia, highlighting…

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Anyone can walk onto these military bases 9:45

2M ago9:45

9:45

Commissionaires have been removed from some Canadian military base gates, in a cost-cutting measure. Workers are concerned about their safety, and the security of equipment and weapons.

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What is Naturopathic Medicine? 8:43

2M ago8:43

8:43

Dr. Hiraya talks about what brought them to naturopathic medicine. How they ended up switching careers from being a Registered Nurse for 10 years working in the busy hospitals of Toronto to choosing to be a Naturopathic Doctor and starting their life over in Nova Scotia.Door Hiraya

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Virtual learning means isolation for some blind students in Atlantic Canada 11:30

2M ago11:30

11:30

Blind and visually impaired students call for the return of some crucial in-person services, delivered virtually by the Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority since the pandemic.

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My Dog Walker is on OnlyFans 7:11

2M ago7:11

7:11

Woman upset to learn her dog walker has been making explicit OnlyFans videos in her home.

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Whose Road is it Anyway? 12:39

2M ago12:39

12:39

Some Pictou residents are asking why the town is looking at extending a road to carry trucks, which they say would benefit only one business owner. The Mayor says council is just exploring options, and everyone will be allowed to have their say.

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No more NDA 10:11

2M ago10:11

10:11

Dalhousie recently released Jennifer Graves from a non-disclosure agreement related to her accusations of sexual assault against a professor. She'll tell us how the agreement was used to suppress her testimony in a related case.

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Moving On 8:40

2M ago8:40

8:40

There has been a rash of fatal intimate partner violence in Nova Scotia, since the province declared it an epidemic in September. A front-line organization that helps women move out of abusive households needs support to meet a growing demand.

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From Corporate to Cause: Navigating Wellness with Fem Entity 38:27

2M ago38:27

38:27

In this episode of All Hands on Tech, Eilish Bonang and Greg Dobson sit down with Irene Saliendra, co-founder of Fem Entity, a wellness platform that seeks to redefine self-care by creating accessible, inclusive resources for women and marginalized communities. Irene opens up about her journey from a stable corporate career to the unpredictable wor…

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Singing, in Flanders Fields 15:07

2M ago15:07

15:07

A group of students from Acadia University followed in the footsteps of World War I solders, from Wolfville to Ypres, reigniting their stories in song along the way.

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Two Leaders Walk into a Studio... 24:49

3M ago24:49

24:49

We invited the leaders of Nova Scotia’s three major parties into the studio, to clarify their election platforms. Two of them came.

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'Used to be Able To Leave Your Keys In Your Car' 15:05

3M ago15:05

15:05

We asked people in Barrington Passage about the election issues that matter to them most. We heard about a lack of mental health services, among other things.

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Dumping Day Looms 8:58

3M ago8:58

8:58

Fisheries Officers are back on the water, despite the recent history of violence in Southwest Nova. Reporter Kayla Hounsell talks to a Mi'kmaw fisherman and a non-indigenous fisherman about what to expect as lobster season approaches.

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Out of Tune 12:18

3M ago12:18

12:18

Changes at the biggest music association in Atlantic Canada have struck a sour note with some members.

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Would you sign up for dinner with five complete strangers? 8:30

3M ago8:30

8:30

Find out about a new app called Timeleft that just launched in Halifax. It promises to help you meet five new people, every Wednesday night, at different restaurants around town. It's already active in more than 279 cities around the world. The CBC's Rose Murphy signed up.

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First election chat with our political watchers 10:42

3M ago10:42

10:42

The provincial election is in full swing! As candidates fan out across the province, we'll be checking in regularly with our political watchers. Today, we ask reporter Brian Flinn and political science professor Erin Crandall about the snap election, campaign messaging, and more.

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Grad student talks about how bacteria could be harnessed to recycle plastic 7:29

3M ago7:29

7:29

Mushrooms and bacteria have potential to change the way we deal with one of the most common pollutants. A Dalhousie University grad student has been researching a new way to recycle plastic. Meet Dina Rogers, and find out how she's taking her idea all the way to Berlin.

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Dinner with Strangers 8:33

3M ago8:33

8:33

Reporter Rose Murphy tries a novel way of meeting people, five at a time.

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A Decade of Dedication: CloudKettle’s Journey From Small Pot to Big Brew 33:37

3M ago33:37

33:37

In this episode, Greg Poirier, founder and CEO of CloudKettle, takes listeners behind the scenes of building a company with a clear vision: to grow strategically with an eye on acquisition. Poirier shares how, from day one, CloudKettle was designed to be a scalable, client-focused organization, setting it up for long-term success and eventually lea…

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What some HRM businesses hope to see from the provincial government 7:01

3M ago7:01

7:01

With a provincial election coming up, the HRM Business Improvement Districts have released a statement calling on the province to be more engaged with their concerns. Sue Uteck from the Spring Garden Area Business Association tells us about this.

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Health Hacks #269: Health care governance 7:14

3M ago7:14

7:14

After a last minute shakeup in leadership at Nova Scotia Health last week, our health care columnist Mary Jane Hampton gives us a brief history of governance in Nova Scotia's health care system.

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Flooding, freezing and rodents: Halifax students sent across town to an old school building 8:41

3M ago8:41

8:41

Last week, the Department of Education announced plans to build three new schools in the HRM. Meanwhile, students and families in Halifax's North End are getting more and more frustrated waiting for their new school. We hear from a parent who is upset about the condition of the temporary building his kids have been sent to while construction is und…

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DAL and Mexican government to study welfare of temporary foreign workers 8:28

3M ago8:28

8:28

Dalhousie University has entered into a partnership with the Mexican government to study the living and working conditions of temporary foreign workers in Atlantic Canada. A social work professor tells us about the five-year research project.

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Art 'n Soul: Frozen at Neptune and the AfterWords Festival 7:11

3M ago7:11

7:11

Some people are worth melting for: Tara Lynn Taylor brings spooks, storytellers and a snowman this week on Art 'n Soul.

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Snap election: Nova Scotians are heading to the polls next month 8:53

3M ago8:53

8:53

On the heels of municipal elections, Nova Scotians are headed back to the polls on November 26 after Tim Houston called a snap election on Sunday. The CBC's Michael Gorman tells us how things are shaping up in the very early days of the campaign.

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The Writ Hits The Fan 13:15

3M ago13:15

13:15

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston calls a snap election. Political reporter Michael Gorman tells us more. Plus, a familiar voice stages a media ambush at the Premier's rally.

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Do Bike Lanes Slow Traffic? 8:46

3M ago8:46

8:46

We talk to urban planner Tristan Cleveland about the idea that having bike lanes can slow down traffic for cars.

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Introducing: This is Nova Scotia 1:09

3M ago1:09

1:09

Let's talk about the stories that have Nova Scotia buzzing. Hosted by Portia Clark.

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From Ransomware to Red Bull Racing: Inside Arctic Wolf’s Cybersecurity Solutions 49:45

3M ago49:45

49:45

In this episode, our hosts, Eilish and Greg, sit down with Amit Vyas, Enterprise Account Executive, and Geoff Sullivan, Senior Sales Engineer at Arctic Wolf, to explore the evolving world of cybersecurity. Arctic Wolf, a global leader in security operations, is revolutionizing how organizations safeguard their digital assets through 24/7 threat det…

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The BeResponsive Blueprint: From SEO to Mastering Social Media & Everything in Between 53:54

4M ago53:54

53:54

In the latest episode of All Hands on Tech, we sit down with David Tonen, the co-founder and CEO of BeResponsive Media, to explore the evolving world of digital marketing and what sets his agency apart. David shares his journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, where BeResponsive Media is now leading the charge in delivering data-driven, cus…

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Inside the 2024 Atlantic Technology Summit: Innovation for a Connected World 29:28

4M ago29:28

29:28

In this episode of All Hands on Tech, hosts Eilish and Ashley chat with Calvino Anderson, Vice President of Sales at Gallagher and one of the key organizers behind the Atlantic Technology Summit. The trio dive into what makes this year’s 2024 Summit special, focusing on the theme, "Innovate, Integrate, Empower: Human-Centric Solutions for a Connect…

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