Beste Nova Scotia podcasts (2023)

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Information Morning Nova Scotia

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Legal column: A big change for unionized employees who suffer harassment 7:14

3d ago7:14

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If you're a union member with a complaint about harassment, your main option for dealing with it has been to go to the union. A recent decision from the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal could change that. Our legal columnist Wayne MacKay tells us why.

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Neighbourhood Conversations - Presented by Nova Scotia Works & TEAM Work Cooperative

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Jarvis Googoo Joins Us To Discuss The 2023 North American Indigenous Games! 27:28

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Jarvis Googoo Joins Us To Discuss The 2023 North American Indigenous Games! For more episodes, as well as the video version of the podcast: https://linktr.ee/twcpodcast For more information about TEAM Work Cooperative please visit: https://teamworkcooperative.ca/Door TWC Podcast

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All Hands on Tech with Digital Nova Scotia

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Episode 31: Revolutionizing raffles 23:55

12d ago23:55

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In this episode of All Hands on Tech, hosts Ashley and Claire are joined by Amber Froese, VP of Marketing Communications at Rafflebox Technologies. Learn more about the world of digital fundraising, how Rafflebox is changing the game for organizations big and small by leveraging technology to streamline the fundraising process, and how the SaaS pla…

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Information Morning Nova Scotia

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The Knox Office: A Mexican remake, Indian action epic and Irish heartwarmer 7:23

3d ago7:23

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Our film reviewer Carsten Knox looks at three new (and newish) international movies. You can watch Flora And Son and Jawan in cinemas and a Spanish version of The Great Seduction on streaming.

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Information Morning Nova Scotia

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Why N.S. could lose some of its provincially-funded affordable rental units 9:53

4d ago9:53

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The federal and provincial governments just announced 222 new public housing units for Nova Scotia. But critics worry some of the affordable units already built and being rented in Halifax, could soon disappear. CBC investigative reporter Shaina Luck looks into this.

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Information Morning Nova Scotia

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Dr. Peter Lin: How to stay healthy during respiratory virus season 8:22

4d ago8:22

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Colder weather is on the horizon and so are the respiratory viruses that come with it. Influenza. COVID-19. And more. Our house doctor Peter Lin looks at how to avoid infection, including immunity from vaccines.

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Information Morning Nova Scotia

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Hurricane Juan 20 years after it made landfall in N.S. 10:40

4d ago10:40

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After midnight on Sept. 29th, 2003, Hurricane Juan made landfall near Prospect with sustained winds of 157 kilometres an hour. To talk about the storm 20 years later, we reach Chis Fogarty from the Canadian Hurricane Centre. He wrote a doctoral thesis on the storm.

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Information Morning Nova Scotia

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Flying plywood during post-tropical storm Lee 7:06

5d ago7:06

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We find out what happened after a stack of plywood blew off the top of a construction site in Halifax during post-tropical storm Lee, causing a stir on social media.

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Information Morning Nova Scotia

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Program aimed at making air travel more inclusive takes flight again 8:29

5d ago8:29

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Autism Aviators is launching again, in partnership with Nova Scotia's two commercial airports, after being grounded since the pandemic. We ask Cynthia Carroll with Autism Nova Scotia to talk about how the program helps ease some of the stressors for travellers with autism.

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Information Morning Nova Scotia

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Gentrification Series #1: How change is pushing people out of Halifax's North End 7:17

5d ago7:17

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On Gottingen Street, you’ll see pricy condominiums, vegan stores, cafes and even artisanal doughnuts. One North End executive director Rodney Small says it wasn't always that way, in the first of a series of gentrification interviews with Information Morning's Feleshia Chandler.

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Information Morning Nova Scotia

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Exploring how to make tourism more accessible for people with disabilities 8:33

5d ago8:33

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Dalhousie University's MacEachen Institute for Public Policy and Governance is hosting three scenario planning sessions to explore how the tourism industry can better support people with disabilities. Principal investigator Kevin Quigley and accessibility advocate Kevin Penny join us.

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Information Morning Nova Scotia

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Nova Scotia receives an 'F' on Poverty Report Card 9:59

5d ago9:59

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Food Banks Canada released its first-ever Poverty Report Cards for every province and territory. Nova Scotia got the worst grade in the entire country. We dig into the report with the CEO of Food Banks Canada and find out policy suggestions for a better way forward.

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Information Morning Nova Scotia

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Health Hacks #216: Can a new rebooking line reduce missed medical appointments? 7:31

6d ago7:31

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Nova Scotia Health has announced a plan to curb a common problem in medical care. It's the issue of missed appointments. And the solution? A new telephone number. Our healthcare columnist Mary Jane Hampton explains.

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Information Morning Nova Scotia

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Reaction to Jann Wenners's remarks about Black and female performers 8:18

6d ago8:18

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The founder of Rolling Stone Magazine is facing criticism for his recent remarks suggesting that women and Black musicians didn't "articulate" at the level of the white, male rock stars featured in his new book. We ask NSCAD University musicologist Jacqueline Warwick to unpack this.

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Information Morning Nova Scotia

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Why are N.S. flood maps so hard to find, or even out of date? 9:34

6d ago9:34

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Research shows that flood damage is the number one cost associated with climate change in Canada. Yet in this province, it's not easy to get your hands on accurate flood risk maps. Some are even kept hidden from the public. The CBC's Tom Murphy has been looking into this.

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Information Morning Nova Scotia

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Education professor on dropping The Hate U Give, The Bluest Eye from classroom discussions 14:23

7d ago14:23

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Our recent stories about how the department of education chooses which books to include or remove from the classroom has sparked a lot of conversations. Késa Munroe-Anderson is an education professor and former Director of Race Relations Equity and Inclusion with the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission. She talks about why she agrees with the decis…

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Information Morning Nova Scotia

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Art 'n Soul: Lunenburg Doc Fest 5:58

7d ago5:58

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We check out this year's Lunenburg Doc Fest, as it celebrates its 10th year. Plus, a new play at Neptune and a new digital gallery where art explores the question: "What kind of future do you dream of?"

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Information Morning Nova Scotia

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The Nature of Things: Secret Agents of the Underground 7:22

10d ago7:22

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Host Anthony Morgan and Executive Producer Sue Dando are in Halifax for conversations and to screen a documentary looking at how archaeology helps tell more of the story behind the Underground Railroad, including how staff at a hotel on the American side of Niagara Falls helped get enslaved people to freedom in Canada.…

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Information Morning Nova Scotia

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Reaction to government decision to not ban NDAs in sex assault, harassment cases 11:54

10d ago11:54

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Many people are outraged that the Houston government has decided to not get rid of non-disclosure agreements. Nova Scotia's justice minister could not explain the reasoning for the decision. Hear reaction from Ron Pink, a labour lawyer who has worked on the issue of NDAs.

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Information Morning Nova Scotia

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We asked an Islamic researcher about the protests over LGBTQ school policies 8:56

10d ago8:56

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In the 1 Million March 4 Children some protesters wore visible signs of their Muslim faith. But Professor Syed Adnan Hussain says objecting to LGBTQ rights has little to do with core Islamic beliefs.

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Information Morning Nova Scotia

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South Shore resident describes losing Internet during post-tropical storm Lee 7:43

11d ago7:43

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Sometimes during storms, much needed telecommunications become unavailable. Rhonda Lantz, who lives near Mahone Bay, speaks with the CBC's Carsten Knox about losing internet service during post-tropical storm Lee. We also hear from her service provider Eastlink.

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Information Morning Nova Scotia

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How members of the 2SLGBT community are supporting each other during protests 12:41

11d ago12:41

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Hear from the owner of Venus Envy and the leader of The Youth Project about how they're supporting members of the 2SLGBT community who are feeling overwhelmed by the tense demonstrations over inclusive school programs and policies.

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Information Morning Nova Scotia

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Jenn Brady: Prevalence of food insecurity among post-secondary students 8:59

11d ago8:59

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The image of the starving student living on ramen noodles and Kraft Dinner is part of the mythology of post-secondary life. But the harsh reality is that food insecurity on campus is a long-standing and growing problem. Our nutrition columnist Jennifer Brady explains.

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Information Morning Nova Scotia

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What will it take to make electric lobster boats? 8:39

11d ago8:39

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The Canadian NGO Oceans North recently completed a study into the feasibility of retrofitting lobster boats to make them electric. Brent Dancey, director of Marine Climate Action at Oceans North, explains the idea to Information Morning's Jerry West.

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Information Morning Nova Scotia

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Author Ricardo Tranjan talks about his book 'The Tenant Class' 7:28

12d ago7:28

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Is crisis the wrong way to label Cana's housing situation? Ricardo Tranjan addresses that question in his book, the Tenant Class. Instead, he argues the system is working the way it is designed to.Tranjan tells us about his research on the problems with housing markets.

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Information Morning Nova Scotia

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A for Adventure: H is for hiking in fall! 9:13

12d ago9:13

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In this week's column, Chris Surette and Jan-Sebastien Lapierre talk about hiking opportunities for this season, including Hike Nova Scotia's fall series and a trail at Ski Wentworth that you can get to this time of year by chairlift!

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Information Morning Nova Scotia

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Keeping people away from storm surge at Halifax waterfront and Peggys Cove 8:13

12d ago8:13

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During post-tropical storm Lee, you have come across photos and videos of people who took risks as they approached flooded areas and pounding waves. We talk with the president of Build Nova Scotia, which oversees infrastructure on the Halifax Waterfront and Peggys Cove.

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Information Morning Nova Scotia

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Students react to The Hate You Give no longer being recommended reading in schools 13:04

13d ago13:04

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After receiving two complaints, the Department of Education has dropped the award-winning young adult novel The Hate You Give from its recommended reading resource list in Nova Scotia Schools. We hear from a group of students who have read the book.

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Information Morning Nova Scotia

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Remembering Halifax author and disability activist Jen Powley 9:18

13d ago9:18

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Jen Powley was well known in Halifax for her fight for the rights of people with disabilities to live independently. She had multiple sclerosis, but she didn't let the disease stop her from making a difference in the lives of other Nova Scotians. Friend and colleague Carrie Ernst describes her legacy.…

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Information Morning Nova Scotia

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MacLeod Cottages owner describes storm surge damage in Green Bay 8:22

13d ago8:22

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Storm surge from post-tropical storm Lee made the road and bridge in and out of Green Bay almost impassable. Nancy MacIntosh's family owns MacLeod Cottages and Green Bay RV Park. She told the CBC's Erin MacInnis about the treacherous conditions in the community.

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Information Morning Nova Scotia

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Ongoing boil water advisory in Queens Municipality 8:39

13d ago8:39

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On August 9th, lightning damaged the Municipality of Queen's water treatment facility. A boil water order has been in effect ever since. Our Community Contact Susan MacLeod talks about what that has meant for residents, businesses, schools, and the local hospital.

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Information Morning Nova Scotia

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Why Grade 8 students in Nova Scotia students won't be reading The Hate You Give 8:18

14d ago8:18

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We ask the Department of Education why it's dropped the award-winning book by Angie Thomas from its curriculum in Nova Scotia schools. The Hate You Give has been widely banned in the United States.

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Information Morning Nova Scotia

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Art 'n Soul: Hopscotch Festival celebrates 50th anniversary of hip hop 6:01

14d ago6:01

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In this week's culture column, the hype behind Hopscotch! How the Halifax festival is bringing Eminem's longtime tour DJ and a Grammy nominated hip hop duo to Halifax for the first time. Plus, calling it wraps on the 43rd Atlantic International Film Festival.

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Information Morning Nova Scotia

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Check-in on how unhoused people in Halifax fared during post-tropical storm Lee 8:11

14d ago8:11

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Lucas Goltz, the program coordinator for Downtown Halifax's navigator outreach program, provides direct support to unhoused people. We talk with him about the options for people sleeping rough and how tent encampments fared during the storm .

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Information Morning Nova Scotia

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Halifax Street Navigator on challenges ahead of Lee 8:27

17d ago8:27

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With Hurricane Lee approaching and a record number of people sleeping outside in Halifax right now, we check in with Downtown Halifax's Street Navigator Lucas Goltz to find out how he's helping people to prepare for the storm.

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Information Morning Nova Scotia

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How the Salvation Army hopes to lend a hand during Hurricane Lee 7:27

17d ago7:27

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The Salvation Army is activating services to help people who may need it this weekend. Disaster Services Specialist John Bignell tells us what they have planned.

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Information Morning Nova Scotia

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CNIB releases new five-year strategic plan 9:08

17d ago9:08

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The Canadian National Institute for the Blind released its new five-year strategic plan today, called "The Way Forward." The goal is a barrier-free future for blind and partially-sighted people across the country. COO Angela Bonfanti joins us to talk about that.

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Information Morning Nova Scotia

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ISANS CEO Jennifer Watts retiring 7:25

17d ago7:25

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The province's immigrant settlement association is looking for a new leader. Outgoing CEO Jennifer Watts tells us about the challenges and rewards of the job.

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Information Morning Nova Scotia

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Dr. Peter Lin: How to reduce your risk of developing vascular disease 6:22

18d ago6:22

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According to Obesity Canada, more than 3.7 million Canadians are affected by vascular diseases. The cost to the healthcare system is more than $30-billion annually. Our house doctor Peter Lin joins us for a better understanding of these conditions.

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Information Morning Nova Scotia

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Leading scholar describes his work to decolonize music history in academia 8:50

18d ago8:50

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Learn about a movement to broaden the list of composers being taught at post-secondary music schools, and why academic Philip Ewell believes the historical 'canon of greatness' has been exclusively white and male for too long.

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Information Morning Nova Scotia

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Director talks about their new feature film 'The Queen of My Dreams' 9:49

18d ago9:49

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The Atlantic International Film Festival kicks off tonight! Fawzia Mirza is the director and screenwriter behind the festival's opening night gala film Queen of My Dreams. This new feature film follows an intergenerational, mother-daughter story between Cape Breton and Pakistan

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Information Morning Nova Scotia

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What's next, now that the plan for tents on the Halifax Common was voted down? 9:37

18d ago9:37

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Many Haligonians were upset about a proposal before city council this week, to allow encampments on the Halifax Common. That idea was voted down, but tents will be allowed in other city parks. Max Chauvin is HRM's director of housing and homelessness.

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Neighbourhood Conversations - Presented by Nova Scotia Works & TEAM Work Cooperative

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Augy Jones Joins Us To Talk About The Beginning Of The School Year, and Provides Some Advice For NSCC Students! 26:45

17d ago26:45

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Augy Jones Joins Us To Talk About The Beginning Of The School Year, and Provides Some Advice For NSCC Students! For more episodes, as well as the video version of the podcast: https://linktr.ee/twcpodcast For more information about TEAM Work Cooperative please visit: https://teamworkcooperative.ca/Door TWC Podcast

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Information Morning Nova Scotia

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Reaction to HRM's plan to tackle the escalating problem of homelessness 11:49

19d ago11:49

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Council debated where to put new homeless encampments last night. We'll hear from some of the people affected by that plan, including from a street outreach nurse and someone who is living in a tent in Halifax's Grand Parade.

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Information Morning Nova Scotia

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HRM deputy mayor fills us in on last night's debate on the Housing Strategy Update 9:42

19d ago9:42

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Halifax Regional Council voted last night on its Homelessness Strategy Update. Councillors passed five of the six motions in the report, but voted down a motion to allow encampments on the Common. Host Portia Clark interviews HRM deputy mayor and councilor Sam Austin.

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Information Morning Nova Scotia

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Why hasn't attendance at N.S. schools bounced back to pre-pandemic levels? 9:36

19d ago9:36

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Administrators say school attendance is down in this province and that's bad for both students and their classes. Scott Armstrong, chair of the Public School Administrator Association of Nova Scotia, looks at why that's happening and the impact it has on both kids and teachers.

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Information Morning Nova Scotia

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Unpacking the province's environmental assessment process 8:03

19d ago8:03

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The provincial government wants Nova Scotians to send feedback on its environmental assessment process, but where do you even start? We talked to the Ecology Action Centre's Karen McKendry about this public consultation process.

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Information Morning Nova Scotia

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How are interest rate hikes affecting borrowers? 9:39

21d ago9:39

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Interest rates have steadily climbed, and some homeowners are paying double or triple what they were before those hikes started. Tania Bourassa-Ochoa, a senior specialist with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, talks about the effects of those rate increases.

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Information Morning Nova Scotia

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Halifax ReTales gives the lay of the business land in the HRM 8:01

21d ago8:01

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Authur Gaudreau keeps tabs on the comings and goings of Halifax businesses through his popular blog, Halifax ReTales. We ask for a summer recap that includes the relocation of Bearley's House of Blues, the closing of John's Lunch, and grocery price tracking!

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Information Morning Nova Scotia

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Long-term owners of Atlantic News are selling the store after nearly 30 years 8:25

20d ago8:25

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Atlantic News is about to celebrate its 50th anniversary. For more than half of that time, owners Michele and Stephen Gerard have run the newspaper and magazine store. Now they're moving away and selling the business. We find out what the future holds

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