Beste Nova Scotia podcaster (2025)

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Remembering Mi'kmaq activist Nora Bernard for Heritage Day 7:41

3d ago7:41

7:41

Monday is Heritage Day, and this year Nova Scotia is honouring Mi'kmaq activist Nora Bernard. Her niece Justine Maloney talks about her aunt's legacy.

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Listen Next: A Most Audacious Heist - Shoot For The Moon | 01 42:02

6d ago42:02

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It’s a summer night in 1998. Vienna, Austria. And petty thief Daniel Blanchard is about to carry out the heist of a lifetime. Stealing a crown jewel. The last remaining diamond Sisi Star. His plan? A daring night-time parachute jump. Daniel is no ordinary thief. His heists are ingenious, meticulously planned; his escapes from the law defy belief. A…

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20 Years of Creativity, Collaboration, and Continuous Reinvention with Trampoline Branding 33:41

12d ago33:41

33:41

Step inside the dynamic world of Trampoline Branding, a powerhouse creative agency that has been shaping Nova Scotia’s marketing landscape for over two decades. In this episode, we sit down with Mark Gascoigne, CEO of Trampoline Branding, to uncover the strategies, challenges, and defining moments that have fueled the agency’s enduring success. Fro…

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Halifax musician opens up about mental health 9:49

5d ago9:49

9:49

Meaghan Smith has been sharing her struggles about making a living as a musician, and how it impacts her mental health - especially as somebody living with anxiety.

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Send nudes: first test for NS 'Intimate Images and Cyber-Protection Act' 9:36

7d ago9:36

9:36

A Halifax woman has been awarded nearly 50-thousand dollars after her ex posted her nude photo on an escort website. Now she's speaking out about revenge porn as a form of intimate partner violence.

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Halifax woman creates "Museum of Addiction & Recovery" 9:12

10d ago9:12

9:12

After years of struggling to hold down museum jobs while battling addiction, Danielle Megaffin is on a mission to create a space where recovering people can share their artwork with the world. She believes in the power of museums to open up difficult conversations around stigma, and foster empathy for all.…

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National study on mental health in the music industry 8:46

12d ago8:46

8:46

A new study is looking at mental health challenges for Canadian music professionals, across all provinces and demographics.

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NS woman died advocating for supplemental breast cancer screening 8:01

14d ago8:01

8:01

A Nova Scotia woman requested supplemental screening after a routine mammogram, because she knew she had dense breasts. She was turned down. Three years later, Tanja Harrison died of stage 4 breast cancer that had metastasized. A radiologist in Ontario looks at the issue of using MRIs to detect cancer, how they could protect patients with dense bre…

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Province pushing for more resource development in Nova Scotia 10:10

17d ago10:10

10:10

The Nova Scotia government says it wants to pursue more resource extraction here, in the face of what it calls "special interest groups" pushing for more environmental protections. Environment Minister Tim Halman responds to questions about why those plans were not a campaign issue in the recent election.…

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Trans activist reacts to President Trump's 'two gender' order 12:34

19d ago12:34

12:34

We connect with an advocate in the U.S. who has Nova Scotia ties, to talk about recent, sweeping executive orders by President Trump on so-called 'gender ideology' and how it's affecting transgender and nonbinary Americans right now.

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Learning to ski again brings joy 6:46

21d ago6:46

6:46

Anneka Siegel shows off adaptive ski techniques on TikTok, gains thousands of followers.

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

24d 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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Playing Through Segregation in Truro 8:34

26d 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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Funding the Future: How the QEII Foundation is Shaping Nova Scotia's Healthcare 47:33

26d 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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Tenants: know your rights 8:55

28d 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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.Av Hiraya

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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M ago38:27

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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

3M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M ago33:37

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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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The Writ Hits The Fan 13:15

4M 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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