Beste Halifax podcasts (2024)

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Looking back at Nova Scotia's film history 8:58

1d ago8:58

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Nova Scotia has a rich film history, but it's not always easy to access. Film historian and producer Ron Foley Macdonald says it's often difficult to find and watch old films. He spoke with host Jeff Douglas to talk about what we might be missing.

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Apr 21st 2024 - Keys - Week 7 - John 14:13 - Mike Miller 49:16

28d ago49:16

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Apr 21st 2024 - Keys - Week 7 - John 14:13 - Mike Miller by Nova Church HalifaxDoor Nova Church Halifax

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Halifax's 2B Theatre transforms old video store into multipurpose arts space 8:33

1d ago8:33

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The Video Difference space on Quinpool Road in Halifax is being transformed into a multipurpose arts space, thanks to 2B Theatre. CBC's Carsten Knox went down there to get a tour of the updated space.

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JIMBO's Drag Circus is coming to Nova Scotia 9:47

1d ago9:47

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JIMBO the drag clown is coming to Nova Scotia next week. She is an internationally revered performance artist, musician and designer — and also the winner of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 8. She spoke with host Jeff Douglas about her Canadian tour called JIMBO's Drag Circus.

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Colonization is the disease, but community is the medicine 12:07

1d ago12:07

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A psychologist who has worked in Indigenous communities for over 25 years is in Halifax this week to help address the social and psychological effects of colonization. Darien Thira spoke with CBC's Sis'moqon about his workshop, which is called "The Community is the Medicine."

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Cape Breton-style square dancing seeing a resurgence 8:49

1d ago8:49

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There’s a new dance craze sweeping mainland Nova Scotia. It brought more than 200 people out to the dance floor of the Mayflower Curling Club a few months ago and they're getting ready for another tour next week. Host Jeff Douglas spoke with Peter Leblanc, who runs Front Porch Farm in Margaree, Cape Breton.…

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Meet the members of the Halifax youth choir Soundtrax 10:47

1d ago10:47

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The Soundtrax choir began in Halifax back in 1991 and it's still going strong today with new students joining every year. They perform regularly throughout the year, so Mainstreet's Alex Guye visited them at one of their rehearsals to hear why having a space like this is important to them.

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Joseph Laycock on the Devil's comings and goings, and how he's used across time and cultures 37:20

3d ago37:20

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Joseph Laycock is in Halifax for the "Devil 2024" conference at the University of King's College. He dropped into the Mainstreet living room to talk with Jeff Douglas about why Satan was "thrown under the bus" during the Enlightenment. And why he's back.

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Laurie Anderson granted honourary degree from NSCAD 4:03

3d ago4:03

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Laurie Anderson is a writer, director, composer, visual artist, musician and vocalist. NSCAD granted her an honourary degree and she offered the graduates some lessons for life.

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Julian Taylor on how the 'human spirit' inspires him to keep making music 15:17

3d ago15:17

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Julian Taylor has been making great music for a long time. He's a serial success, first with Staggered Crossing, then Julian Taylor Band and most recently as a solo artist. He joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about what keeps him going ahead of his show at The Carleton in Halifax.

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New book highlights Black Atlantic Canadian achievements 10:03

3d ago10:03

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RCMP Sgt. Craig Marshall Smith joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about his new book, Appointed to the Order: Black Atlantic Canadians For Outstanding Contributions to Province and Country. Smith has written several books about African Canadian history and achievement.

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Halifax author Carol Bruneau on the influence and legacy of Alice Munro 12:36

4d ago12:36

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Carol Bruneau, whose work was widely influenced by the late Alice Munro, joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about the Canadian author's legacy. Munro died on Monday at her home in Port Hope, Ont. She was 92.

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Editor Jon Tattrie on the best new books from Atlantic Canada 10:51

4d ago10:51

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Atlantic Books Today editor Jon Tattrie joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about an array of new page turners from this region, including Pet Tales, Through Rain, Sleet or Snow: Rural Mailboxes of Nova Scotia and Black Harbour: Slavery and the Forgotten Histories of Black People in Newfoundland and Labrador.…

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'F-1 on water': International sailing competition set to make waves in Halifax 12:48

4d ago12:48

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The ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix is coming to the Halifax Harbour at the end of May — the circuit's first ever Canadian stop. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Sail NS steering group co-chairs Paula Minnikin and John Flemming to get the details.

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Small businesses call on Ottawa to amend proposed capital gains tax hike 10:00

4d ago10:00

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Small business owners say crucial amendments must be made to the federal government's proposed hike in the capital gains tax — or the country's economic growth will take a hit. Host Jeff Douglas spoke with Dan Kelly, president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, to get the details.

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NSCAD valedictorian on making art that 'invites everyone to the party' 10:31

5d ago10:31

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Page Cowell is finishing big this school year. She graduated from NSCAD University in Halifax as valedictorian on Tuesday — and she also won this year's student art award. She spoke with CBC's Rose Murphy about the honours and how making connections with others has been key to her art.

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Moose Hide campaign invites Nova Scotians to take stand against violence 9:24

5d ago9:24

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An annual day of ceremony that urges Canadians to take a stand against violence toward women and children will take place on Thursday. It's called Moose Hide Campaign Day. Jacqueline Ouellet, a member of Acadia First Nation, spoke with host Jeff Douglas about the campaign and why she wanted to bring it to Nova Scotia.…

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Asian food and culture festival continues to grow in Halifax 6:15

5d ago6:15

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Taste Asia: Asian Food and Culture Festival 2024 is kicking off in Halifax on Friday. It's an initiative from Off the Eaten Path. Host Jeff Douglas spoke with Joyce Liu, the founder of Off the Eaten Path and curator of the festival.

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How Canada's east coast inspired Alex Pugsley's new romance novel 10:26

5d ago10:26

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Halifax's Alex Pugsley is a filmmaker, screenwriter and author. His latest book, The Education of Aubrey McKee, was released earlier this month. It follows his solo debut novel, Aubrey McKee. He joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about how the novel blends poetry and chemistry with romance.

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TV show filmed and produced in Halifax, deals with themes of grief, loss and unlikely friendships 11:10

6d ago11:10

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Good Grief is a new TV show from writer and director, Amy Trefry. One of its stars is Katerina Bakolias, who also produces the show. They stopped by on Monday to tell Mainstreet host, Jeff Douglas, all about Good Grief and why comedy was the way they wanted to tell a story about grief.

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Fiction book club off to a strong start, organizers say 9:21

6d ago9:21

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K.R. Byggdin and Stephanie Domet join host Jeff Douglas to talk about what they make of the novel Hold My Girl by Charlene Carr. The pair have been hosting a book club to read through the novels shortlisted for this year's Thomas Raddall Atlantic Fiction Award.

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What were witch hunts, really? Expert on Trump's use of the term 26:41

6d ago26:41

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Donald Trump is not a witch, but he can relate to what witches have gone through — at least he suggests that's the case. Kathyn Morris from the University of King's College tells us about the history of witch hunts. Real witch hunts. And what she thinks about Trump's use of the term.

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More Canadians are surviving cancer, new study says 6:12

6d ago6:12

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Cancer continues to be the biggest killer in Canada, but a new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal says more people are surviving up to 25 years after being diagnosed. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Globe and Mail health columnist Andre Picard to get the details.

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Big turnout at Cobequid Educational Centre's first Mawio'mi 6:28

9d ago6:28

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Students at the Cobequid Educational Centre in Truro, N.S., hosted the school's first Mawio’mi on Wednesday. The event was a cultural celebration that took two years of planning by students. The CBC's Sis'moqon was there and she spoke with some of the organizers.

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Halifax professional ballerina retiring after 13 years of dance 11:04

9d ago11:04

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A Haligonian ballerina has decided it's time for her to retire. Hannah Mae Cruddas has been dancing professionally with Ballet Jörgen for 13 years. She's danced in many productions, like The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, and Cinderalla. But most might recognize her as the titular character of Anne Shirley in Anne of Green Gables: The Ballet. Mainstreet's …

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Recognition of Gaelic culture important for preservation, N.S. official says 8:09

9d ago8:09

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May in Nova Scotia is Gaelic Awareness Month. It's a time when people across the province celebrate Gaelic culture, language and history. To learn more about the language, its importance and its effect on community, Mainstreet's Alex Guye spoke with Shannon MacMullin, a Gaelic outreach and engagement officer with the province.…

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N.S. business says large grocery chains taking advantage of local producers 11:40

9d ago11:40

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Both politicians and consumers have been scrutinizing large grocery chains for reporting higher profits while many Canadians struggle to afford groceries — and an ongoing boycott of Loblaw aims to challenge that. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Kara Friesen, who runs a small meal kit business in the Annapolis Valley, about why the actions of large c…

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Political scientist breaks down Poilievre's stance on lobbyists 17:35

10d ago17:35

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Pierre Poilievre is making a lot of noise about lobbyists being useless and saying they won't carry any favour if he's elected — but a closer look shows he is pretty cozy with the lobbyists, too. Political scientist Lori Turnbull joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about what she thinks it's all about.

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Take a tour of the Gully, Atlantic Canada's oldest marine protected area 10:54

10d ago10:54

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Canada's second-ever marine protected area has just turned 20 years old and the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is hosting a birthday bash for it on Saturday. The Gully is located 40 kilometres off Sable Island and is home to rare species of sponges, whales and other sea creatures. Ahead of the celebration, ocean scientist Trevor Kenchington joins …

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Fisherman says discovery of salmon smolts in Windsor Causeway is promising 7:32

11d ago7:32

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Darren Porter, who fishes the inner Bay of Fundy, joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about two junvenile salmon that were recently pulled from above the Windsor causeway, 11 months after a provincial emergency order closed the gates. He says finding the fish is promising, and shows they're working their way through the system.…

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Students to put their spelling skills to the test in provincial bee 13:44

11d ago13:44

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The Black Educators Association will hold its annual REP Provincial Spelling BEE on Saturday. Nearly 100 students are expected to compete at Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax. Three of them, alongside former spelling bee champ Maggie Andrew, join host Jeff Douglas to talk about the competition — and to spell a few words.…

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The Animation Festival of Halifax is back for its 13th year 9:11

11d ago9:11

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Festival founder and artistic director Siloën Daley spoke with Alex Guye about some of what attendees can expect to see during this years festival. You can learn more about the festival by visiting anihfx.ca.

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What you need to know about the 'cold blob' in the North Atlantic 16:38

11d ago16:38

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An area of water off southeast Greenland has been setting record cold temperatures in recent years, defying the worldwide warming trend. Doug Wallace of Dalhousie University's chemical oceanographer joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about why this is happening — and whether it's cause for concern.

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Storytelling event to serve as tribute to Black Nova Scotian ancestors 21:20

12d ago21:20

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Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Shelley Fashan and Florence West ahead of their event "Our Legacy: Many Voices, Many Stories, happening at the Bus Stop Theatre in Halifax on Friday. The event will celebrate Black families and their stories and songs.

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Looking at both sides of the case to decriminalize drugs 13:47

12d ago13:47

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The case for and against decriminalizing drugs may not be as tidy as advocates and critics want it to be. Chris Giacomantonio, a sociologist at Dalhousie University who has an interest in evidence-based crime policy, joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about what he thinks of the debate playing out in British Columbia.…

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'Make the hard days funny': Teacher by day, comedian by night Jen Labelle 14:27

12d ago14:27

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Ottawa's Jen Labelle is one of many comedians who will perform at the Halifax Comedy Fest which gets underway on Wednesday. Labelle, who works as a teacher by day, joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about how working with students informs her comedy sets.

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Former federal minister says harassment will stop women from running for office 12:59

12d ago12:59

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Bernadette Jordan, a former federal cabinet minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, spoke with CBC's Brittany Wentzell about the harassment she faced while in office, and why she's worried that harassment could affect the future of politics.

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Award-winning musician Kellie Loder stops by on their Atlantic Canadian tour 22:48

12d ago22:48

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Juno nominated singer-songwriter Kellie Loder is on tour across Atlantic Canada right now with their latest album, Transitions. Kellie dropped by Studio A this afternoon, to talk about their new album and their current tour with Mainstreet host, Jeff Douglas.

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Survivors of gender-based violence share their stories — on their own terms 15:56

13d ago15:56

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A new art exhibit and market called "On Our Terms" aims to help survivors of gender-based violence in Nova Scotia share their craft and work toward healing their trauma. On May 9, the Elizabeth Fry Society of Mainland Nova Scotia will host the exhibit, which features the sharing of stories, art and crafts of survivors — on their own terms.…

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Book review: This is the House Luke Built 12:06

13d ago12:06

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K.R. Byggdin and Stephanie Domet join host Jeff Douglas to talk about what they make of the novel This is the House Luke Built by Violet Browne. It's on the shortlist for this year's Thomas Raddall Atlantic Fiction Award.

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Atlantic Canada's oldest marine protected area is now 20 years old 16:37

13d ago16:37

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Atlantic Canada's oldest marine protected area, also known as The Gully, is located off the coast of Nova Scotia and is home to blue whales, rare deep-sea corals and sponges and a rare population of northern bottlenose whales. As the area celebrates its 20th year of protection, Derek Fenton with Fisheries and Oceans Canada says there's still much t…

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Nova Scotians hoping for change by participating in Loblaw boycott 12:16

13d ago12:16

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The people who called for a boycott of Loblaw-owned stores this month want the company to sign a grocers' code of conduct and reduce food prices by 15 per cent. The Coupon Nannie, Dana Calder-Boutilier, joins host Jeff Douglas to give her take on the boycott and how people are responding in the Truro area.…

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Celebrating Gaelic Awareness Month in Nova Scotia 9:28

16d ago9:28

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May in Nova Scotia is Gaelic Awareness Month. It's a time where people across the province celebrate Gaelic culture, language and history. Ciaran Walker of the Gaelic Council of Nova Scotia and Lewis MacKinnon with the Office of Gaelic Affairs join guest host Preston Mulligan to talk about some upcoming events.…

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How to talk about grief, and support those going through it 12:02

16d ago12:02

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When someone experiences the death of a loved one, many struggle with the grief that comes with it and how to talk about it. To speak about grief literacy and some supports that exist in Nova Scotia, Mainstreet's Alex Guye reached Matthew Fillier, a grief and bereavement practice lead with Nova Scotia Health's Palliative Care Network.…

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Congregation hopes to rebuild after fire destroys Bridgetown Baptist Church 6:31

16d ago6:31

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After a fire destroyed the Bridgetown Baptist Church in Bridgetown, N.S., last week, members of the congregation are making plans to rebuild. Reverend Steven Hopper joins guest host Preston Mulligan to talk about the church and next steps.

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Red Dress Day serves as 'stark reminder' of discrimination against Indigenous women 10:13

16d ago10:13

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This Sunday, May 5 is a national day to honour and bring awareness to the thousands of Indigenous women and girls, and two-spirit people who have gone missing or have been murdered. It's called Red Dress Day. Mainstreet's Kathleen McKenna spoke with Mi'kmaw elder Marie Sack from Sipekne’katik about the significance of the red dress.…

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Canada's Ocean Playlist: Champagne Weather 23:43

17d ago23:43

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Truro-based folk duo Champagne Weather join host Jeff Douglas to talk about their new EP and their upcoming performance at the East Coast Music Awards in Charlottetown. The duo behind the band are Canadian Folk Music Award-winners and JUNO nominees James Hill and Anne Janelle.

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Why CBRM Mayor Amanda McDougall won't re-offer this fall 6:06

17d ago6:06

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Cape Breton Regional Municipality Mayor Amanda McDougall has announced she will not re-offer in October. She became the first female mayor of the municipality in 2020, after previously serving as a councillor. The CBC's Kyle Moore asked her about her decision not to pursue another term.

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Nova Scotia's bat population — 10 years after white-nose syndrome landed 10:41

17d ago10:41

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The deadly fungal pathogen that causes white-nose syndrome wiped out more than 90 per cent of Nova Scotia's bat population during the winter of 2012-2013. More than 10 years later, bat biologist Lori Phinney says some species are showing signs of recovery, while others are not.

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Why you should seek medical help if you experience hearing loss 16:06

18d ago16:06

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Mainstreet's own Rob Doublett tells us why it's important to seek out medical help right away if you experience any kind of hearing loss. While you might think it's something as simple as water in the ear, it could be something more serious — and treating it quickly can make a world of difference.

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