A vibrant blend of top news stories, local weather, traffic reports, comedy, local music, and interviews about politics, science and culture. Tune into Mainstreet on weekdays from 3 to 6 p.m. Add your voice by calling us at 1-888-686-MAIN (6246) or e-mail mainhfx@cbc.ca.
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NOVA is Latin for NEW. We are in Halifax, NOVA Scotia and NOVA Church is all about the NEW hope, plan, joy, community and life following Jesus’s promises. We meet Sunday’s 10am at The Bella Rose Theatre of Halifax West High School in Clayton Park, Halifax. For more infomation please visit www.novachurch.ca
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Under the Tower is your opportunity to learn more about the Halifax Health Team Members and how we all have a story to tell.
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A local history podcast about the town of Halifax, UK presented by Cuthbert Spittles.
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Halifax's Podcast, hosted by John Grant
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Podcasts, Comedy, Music, Improv Shows include; Last Exit to Riverdale Space Detective A Podcast For... (Citation Needed) The Springfield Files
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It’s a great night in Halifax. Jim picks up a mic, hits the streets, and interviews anyone who will talk on camera about the city or anything else he comes up with.
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Podcast by Alliance Holy Fellowship Halifax
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The Tideline is an arts and culture podcast hosted by Tara Thorne, headquartered in Halifax, showcasing in-depth interviews with the city's artists, entertainers, and people about town.
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Podcast by The Signal: A Halifax podcast
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Welcome to The Discover Halifax Podcast. A podcast that highlights the unique and unparalleled local expertise, innovation, and infrastructure of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Your host Paul Bailey will interview local experts and global leaders about Life Sciences, Natural Resources, Aerospace, Oceans and Technology. Learn why Halifax is the smart city to host your conference, delegates, and clients. If you’re an event or meeting planner, an association or corporate group this is the Podcas ...
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This podcast will put a smile on your face, and a pep in your step. I'm sure you can remember a time when you've laughed so hard that you just have a permanent smile on your face. That gives you the feeling that nothing can rain on your parade. That's the feeling we're striving to create in you with this improv podcast. Listen to an episode or two, and experience the power of laughter. Subscribe to Hilarious Halifax so you can laugh along with us in the next episode.
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Join host & festival founder Mike Campbell as he chats with some of the best and brightest artists showcasing at HUFF each year. The Halifax Urban Folk Festival is a celebration of songs and the people that write them. The festival takes place in Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Halifax Is Burning : Interviews is a podcast that shines a spotlight on feature length conversations with musicians, artists, and interesting people from Canada's East Coast and beyond. Halifax Is Burning is a radio show dedicated to promoting the best in Atlantic Canadian music. Airing Tuesdays on CKDU 88.1FM in Halifax, NS at 6:30pm, the show was named Music Nova Scotia's Radio Program of the Year for the last five years and won the East Coast Music Award for Media Outlet of the Year in bo ...
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The startup community is back! A night of fun and adventure across Halifax to see some of the coolest startups around. A Startup Crawl is exactly what it sounds like. It brings our startup ecosystem together for a journey to different businesses over the night, full of networking opportunities, catchup sessions, interactive experiences, with lots of fun surprises along the way. We welcome all who are curious about the startup ecosystem and are open to exciting experiences. This podcast is a ...
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Welcome to AFX, The Animation Festival of Halifax! An annual gathering that celebrates all things animation from Halifax and beyond. The festival showcases the best of what the Halifax animation scene has to offer: innovative artistic achievements, friendly local industry events, thoughtful discussions, and chances for everyone to get creative. The festival is proud to be growing while remaining true to the collective resourcefulness and hospitality of the region.
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Dartmouth production of 'Dance Nation' allows actors to return to teenhood
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The Pulitzer Prize-winning production of Dance Nation is coming to Alderney Landing in Dartmouth. It tells the story of seven 13-year-old competitive dancers desperate to win, while tackling the complexities of girlhood. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by director Laura Vingoe-Cram with Keep Good Theatre Company, and actor Richie Wilcox.…
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Road safety advocate worried about declining number of speeding tickets in HRM
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Haligonians are receiving fewer speeding tickets compared to years past, despite a rising population. While some people might be relieved, Norm Collins with the Crosswalk Safety Society is concerned about the implications for road safety.
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After four years of the COVID-19 pandemic, Halifax's Theatre Arts Guild is planning to celebrate a return to normalcy — and offset some of the operating shortfall — by hosting its first Spring Festival at its home base: Jollimore's Pond Theatre. Host Jeff Douglas visited co-producers Cheryl Theriault and Louise Renault at The Pond last week.…
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N.S. author takes on solo journey inspired by Captain Joshua Slocum
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Captain Solitude: One Surfer's Search For The World's Greatest Sailor, a new book by R.C. Shaw, follows his solo journey of biking from his Cow Bay home down to Brier Island, camping and surfing along the way. The author was inspired by legendary sailor Captain Joshua Slocum's solo circumnavigation of the globe — his tenacity, patience and determin…
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As Paramedic Services Week gets underway in Canada, host Jeff Douglas is joined by Jen Greene, a longtime paramedic who works with Dalhousie’s division of emergency medical services. She was recently named the recipient of the 2024 Paramedic Association of Canada Award of Excellence for Leadership and Advocacy.…
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'Respect Mother Nature': What you should know about spreading seeds
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What should you plant in your yard to benefit insects in the local ecosystem? And what should you avoid doing? Mainstreet's Alex Guye spoke with Nancy McLean, an associate professor in Dalhousie University's Faculty of Agriculture, to get some advice.
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Is Ottawa officially cracking down on the export of illegal elvers?
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Last week, officers with Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canada Border Services Agency seized more than 100 kilograms of "unauthorized elvers" from the Pearson airport in Toronto. Stanley King, with the Canadian Committee for a Sustainable Eel Fishery, joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about the seizure and how it's an early sign Ottawa has incre…
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N.S. musician says he won't tour in U.S. due to extreme costs
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Breaking into the American market can be a big opportunity for a Canadian musician, but one successful Nova Scotian has decided to stop touring there. Ben Caplan says Visa processing, legal fees and a 30 per cent withholding tax on his income are adding up — and it's becoming prohibitive.
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Colonization is the disease, but community is the medicine
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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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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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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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Meet the members of the Halifax youth choir Soundtrax
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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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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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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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Julian Taylor on how the 'human spirit' inspires him to keep making music
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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
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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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Joseph Laycock on the Devil's comings and goings, and how he's used across time and cultures
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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 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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Halifax author Carol Bruneau on the influence and legacy of Alice Munro
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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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Small businesses call on Ottawa to amend proposed capital gains tax hike
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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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Editor Jon Tattrie on the best new books from Atlantic Canada
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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
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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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NSCAD valedictorian on making art that 'invites everyone to the party'
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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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How Canada's east coast inspired Alex Pugsley's new romance novel
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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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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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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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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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What were witch hunts, really? Expert on Trump's use of the term
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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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TV show filmed and produced in Halifax, deals with themes of grief, loss and unlikely friendships
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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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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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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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Halifax professional ballerina retiring after 13 years of dance
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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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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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N.S. business says large grocery chains taking advantage of local producers
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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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Take a tour of the Gully, Atlantic Canada's oldest marine protected area
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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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Political scientist breaks down Poilievre's stance on lobbyists
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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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Students to put their spelling skills to the test in provincial bee
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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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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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What you need to know about the 'cold blob' in the North Atlantic
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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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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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Storytelling event to serve as tribute to Black Nova Scotian ancestors
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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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'Make the hard days funny': Teacher by day, comedian by night Jen Labelle
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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
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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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Looking at both sides of the case to decriminalize drugs
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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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Award-winning musician Kellie Loder stops by on their Atlantic Canadian tour
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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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Nova Scotians hoping for change by participating in Loblaw boycott
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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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Survivors of gender-based violence share their stories — on their own terms
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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
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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
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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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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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