Beste Nova Scotia podcaster (2025)

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Is Tim Horton's Canadian? 9:46

21h ago9:46

9:46

Reporter Frances Willick looks into a brewing question at the heart of the Canadian identity.

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Privacy, Technology, and the Law: Expert Insights with David Fraser 42:16

1d ago42:16

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In this episode of All Hands on Tech, host Eilish Bonang sits down with David Fraser, one of Canada’s leading privacy and technology lawyers, to explore the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, privacy laws, and artificial intelligence regulation. As a partner at McInnes Cooper and a long-standing board member of Digital Nova Scotia, David shares h…

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Why a tourism group is reassuring American visitors that they're still welcome in N.S. 8:22

2d ago8:22

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Tourist season is just around the corner, but recent trade war tensions between Canada and the U.S. have some Americans wondering if they should visit our province this year. Hear why that inspired the Digby Area Tourism Association to write an open letter to Americans.

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Listen Next: Global National with Dawna Friesen | Trudeau says Trump's tariffs are 'very dumb' as trade war begins 22:17

14d ago22:17

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The frustration of both Canadians and Americans as U.S. President Donald Trump officially launches his trade war; and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's tough words for Trump. The fears among auto, steel, and aluminum companies. How Canadians are uniting as they fight the tariffs. Plus, how Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is trying to salvage …

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Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: Should I speak with a lawyer? 39:46

16d ago39:46

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LawLISNS are short legal information podcasts presented by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS-pronounced 'listens'). They discuss everyday legal problems in Nova Scotia, your rights and responsibilities, and ways to work things out. LISNS is proud to provide legal information to employers and survivors of Sexual Harassment in the w…

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Health Hacks #285: What led to the current resurgence of the measles 7:02

2d ago7:02

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The measles was nearly eradicated, but the highly contagious disease is once again getting a foothold in North America again because of vaccine hesitancy. That may seem like a recent phenomenon, but the roots of the problem go back decades. Mary Jane Hampton looks at that in this week's health hacks column.…

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Parents of a man who died outside Halifax bar push for bouncer training law 8:06

2d ago8:06

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On Christmas Eve 2022, Ryan Sawyer died after an encounter with a bouncer at the Halifax Alehouse. Now his parents, Lee and Scott Sawyer, say Nova Scotia needs a law on training for bouncers. But the Security and Investigative Services Act is on a list of unproclaimed legislation the province is considering doing away with.…

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Tech Column: Latest details on network of entrepreneurial hackers from China 6:55

3d ago6:55

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The U.S Justice Department has charged 12 Chinese nationals with cyber-crimes, including mercenary hackers, employees of private hacking firms, and even law enforcement officers. Nur Zincir-Heywood brings us more on that story, and why it matters to people in Nova Scotia.

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The challenges of 'buying local' for seafood at the grocery store 8:25

3d ago8:25

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The tariff war has inspired many people to buy local, but that's often easier said than done when it comes to seafood. Christina Callegari, SeaChoice representative from the Ecology Action Centre, explains why that is.

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Art 'n Soul: Little Shop of Horrors & Little Women 9:18

3d ago9:18

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This week's culture column takes us to the Theatre Art Guild's modern adaptation of Little Women. Plus, Tara Lynn Taylor reviews Neptune Theatre's Little Shop of Horrors, shining a light on some of the puppet magic behind the production.

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Buying local fish not as easy as you might think 15:03

3d ago15:03

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Christina Callegari from the Ecology Action Centre tells us why it's so difficult to confidently "buy local" when you're talking about seafood.

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An exit interview with Nova Scotia's outgoing privacy commissioner 9:02

6d ago9:02

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The provincial government has been trying to change the way Freedom of Information works in this province. We spoke to outgoing privacy commissioner Tricia Ralph about that, and some of the challenges facing her successor.

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The Knox Office: It's time to go to the movies! 7:45

6d ago7:45

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Information Morning's film reviewer, Carsten Knox, shares his thoughts on the new action-comedy "Novocaine." Plus, he has suggestions of where to find quality Canadian cinema on streaming services.

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Outgoing NS privacy commissioner on province's plan to change Freedom of Information laws 9:27

6d ago9:27

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The Houston government has been trying to change the way Freedom of Information works in Nova Scotia. Outgoing privacy commissioner Tricia Ralph weighs in on that, and the challenges facing her successor.

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Nova Scotia's piping plover population holding strong 8:19

7d ago8:19

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The piping plover has been endangered for 40 years, but the small shorebird is bucking the trend. Population numbers have been slowly, slowly growing. We got an update from Birds Canada.

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Former Cole Harbour MLA Tony Ince appointed to Canadian Senate 8:05

7d ago8:05

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Former MLA Tony Ince is Nova Scotia's latest appointment to the Senate of Canada. He stopped by the studio to tell us about his journey to get here, and what's been going through his mind since the big announcement.

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Local rising star DeeDee Austin to appear on Canada's Got Talent 9:08

8d ago9:08

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DeeDee Austin is a 19-year-old singer from Fall River, N.S. The rising star is also a member of Abegweit First Nation on P.E.I. Next week, she'll appear on the national talent show, Canada's Got Talent! She stopped by the studio to chat about her recent success and upcoming performances.

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How Trump's political agenda will affect Canadian weather forecasting 9:05

8d ago9:05

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Restrictions on science and scientists in the U.S. could affect our ability to deal with extreme weather here. The administration has told researchers not to communicate with colleagues in other countries without permission. It has also proposed cutting the budget of the National Science Foundation by two-thirds. Meteorologist Jim Abraham weighs in…

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Dr. Lisa Barrett on the global impacts of American cuts to science 11:33

8d ago11:33

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As the Trump administration makes extreme cuts to science funding and the workforce south of the border, these cuts will have implications here and around the world. Infectious Diseases specialist Dr. Lisa Barrett explains.

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US Science Policy Could Harm Canadian Weather Warnings 9:13

8d ago9:13

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Meteorologist Jim Abraham joins us to look at how Donald Trump's political agenda will affect Canadian weather forecasting.

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Who's leading in the race to become Prime Minister? 9:33

9d ago9:33

9:33

Pollster Eric Grenier looks at who's leading in the race to become Prime Minister as the next Federal election looms.

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Atlantic Liberal Caucus chair on Mark Carney's win 7:59

9d ago7:59

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Prime Minister-designate Mark Carney was elected in a landslide vote on Sunday to become the next leader of the Liberal party. Kody Blois is the MP for Kings-Hants and chair of the Atlantic Liberal Caucus. He joins us to talk about what Carney's win means.

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NS lobster fishery facing tariffs threats from both the US and China 7:47

9d ago7:47

7:47

The Lobster Council of Canada responds to tariff threats from two of its largest markets.

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Halifax restaurant owner talks about the toll of tariffs 8:47

10d ago8:47

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The restaurant industry has been through the wringer these past five years. Still reeling from the pandemic, now they're watching for the effects of the trade war. Liz Ingram-Chambers owns Le Bistro by Liz in downtown Halifax. She tells us how tariffs are affecting her business so far.

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Keeping up the growth momentum of women's sports 7:54

10d ago7:54

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We’ve seen incredible growth in women’s sports over the last few years, from pro hockey to pro soccer. Now, Canada's getting ready to welcome its first-ever WNBA team. Guest host Pauline Dakin talks with the CEO of Canadian Women & Sport about seizing this moment, and why her national organization is calling for more investment in women's sports.…

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Art 'n Soul: A pop-up show, art exhibit and theatre awards! 5:09

10d ago5:09

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In today's culture column, Tara Lynn Taylor takes us behind the curtains of a This Hour Has 22 Minutes pop-up show and gives a shout out to some of the notable nominees for the 2025 Robert Merritt Awards. Plus, an art exhibit called Black Futures that's getting rave reviews.

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Running a Restaurant Without American Booze 9:13

10d ago9:13

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Liz Ingram-Chambers owns Le Bistro by Liz in downtown Halifax. She tells what she's had to do, to adjust to Donald Trump's trade war.

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Son reawakens mother's long-dashed music dreams and catches k.d. lang's ear 13:34

13d ago13:34

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For years, Keenan Tamblyn has wanted to know about his mother's dreams of being a musician. When Megan Banning was younger she recorded music that never saw the light of day. With the help of an American podcast and Halifax musician Rich Aucoin that's changed - and now k.d. lang wants to hear the songs! Hear why as the CBC's Carsten Knox brings us …

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A coalition of Canadian science advocates stands up for science south of the border 9:59

13d ago9:59

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As political interference in the U.S. threatens medical and scientific research, from the Trump administration's slashing of research funding to its mass firings of scientists in government departments, a coalition of Canadian researchers and science supporters stand up for science.

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Speculation swirls around the future of the town wharf in Annapolis Royal 9:18

13d ago9:18

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There's been heated discussion online this week about the municipal wharf in Annapolis Royal, after the town closed it to commercial fishing vessels. Pauline Dakin talks to a local councilor who's been trying to diffuse the situation.

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A rare look inside the largest domestic violence shelter for women and children in N.S. 10:04

14d ago10:04

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For hundreds of women each year, Bryony House in Dartmouth is a refuge. It's the largest emergency shelter for women and children escaping intimate partner violence in this province. CBC reporter Celina Aalders went there recently for an exclusive look.

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We asked the Archdiocese what could happen to Saint Patrick's Church 7:21

14d ago7:21

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Almost a year after the Archdiocese of Halifax and Yarmouth closed the 140-year-old church, and the City of Halifax issued an order to vacate because the premises were unsafe, the Province has agreed to fund a shelter at Saint Patrick's Church. John Stevens is Manager for Pastoral Life for the Archdiocese.…

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Halifax Pinball League celebrates its 10th anniversary 9:21

14d ago9:21

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Gaming columnist Erin MacInnis enters the world of competitive pinball as the Halifax Pinball League turns 10 this year, to find out how the hobby has transcended generations of players.

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Maritime coalition of pharmacists advocating for no-cost contraception 8:23

14d ago8:23

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A coalition of pharmacists has asked all maritime premiers to meet on Saturday, for International Women's Day. They're pushing for the Atlantic provinces to sign federal pharmacare agreements with Ottawa, in a bid to implement free, no-barrier contraception in this region. We talk to one of the co-leads of the group.…

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Will a new shelter affect efforts to save a landmark church in Halifax? 7:49

15d ago7:49

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The historic Saint Patrick's Church on Brunswick Street was ordered to be closed last June because of structural issues. Now, the church will be the site of a new men's shelter. John Murphy speaks for a group that's been trying to save the landmark building as a place of worship.

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Meet the Cape Bretoner behind a new radio campaign urging Canadians to buy Canadian 6:57

15d ago6:57

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Rick Mercer and Ron James are among the famous Canadians voicing new radio PSAs encouraging people across the country to be patriotic with their purchases. Larry MacInnis is with The Pro Bono Group, and one of the creative minds behind the spots.

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Big Names Make Free Ads, to Help the Canadian Economy 7:48

15d ago7:48

7:48

Nova Scotia native Larry MacInnis tells us about The Pro Bono Group's work on a Buy Canadian campaign.

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Confidence, Careers, and Community: The Impact of Techsploration 44:23

15d ago44:23

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What happens when young women and gender-diverse youth see role models who look like them in STEM and skilled trades? They realize they belong. In this episode of All Hands on Tech, host Eilish Bonang sits down with Margaret Davidson, Program Manager at Techsploration, and Jenna Slaunwhite, the team’s Program Coordinator — both proud Techsploration…

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Some contractors are luring Nova Scotians into high-interest financing for heat pumps 8:10

16d ago8:10

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Efficiency Nova Scotia says some unaffiliated contractors have been using the energy efficiency utility's heat pump rebate program and predatory sales tactics to bait customers into high-interest financing agreements. How to protect yourself when shopping for a heat pump.

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Health Hacks #284: Steps to avoiding addiction to prescription opioids 6:01

16d ago6:01

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Even with strict guidelines around prescribing opioids, people are becoming addicted to the painkillers. The medical community has made efforts to reduce over-prescribing in recent years. But as Mary Jane Hampton tells us in this week’s health hack, there are things we can do as well.

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Rallying Round Zelenskyy 9:19

16d ago9:19

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We'll hear how last week's fateful meting in the Oval Office is being received in Nova Scotia's Ukrainian community.

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Art 'n Soul: A Lil Affair & Wake in the West 8:20

17d ago8:20

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In today's culture column, a performance that pays tribute to Lilith Fair premiers at the Sanctuary Arts Centre for International Women's Day. Plus, Tara Lynn Taylor takes us to a hilarious Irish romp in Kentville.

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Counting down to the doubling of the deed transfer tax in N.S. 7:53

17d ago7:53

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As of April 1st, people from outside the province who want to buy property in this province will have to pay more. Some in the real estate industry think doubling the deed transfer tax is a bad move. Donna Harding is the co-owner and broker of Engel & Völkers Nova Scotia.

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Knox Office: Carsten's Oscars preview and reviews of two new films 7:49

20d ago7:49

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In his film column this week, Carsten Knox reviews My Dead Friend Zoe and Last Breath, plus reveals his predictions for the Academy Awards. Plus, a preview of the Halifax Black Film Festival.

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Remembering Harry Critchley and his contributions to social justice 6:49

20d ago6:49

6:49

From studying the humanities to exhibiting humanity, Harry Critchley made a difference with his tireless advocacy for human rights and social justice. Last week while back-country skiing, he suffered a cardiac event and died weeks after his 32nd birthday. Information Morning's Jerry West spoke with Sheila Wildeman, who co-chaired the East Coast Pri…

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An exclusive interview with the mother of a woman accused of stabbing a six-year-old boy in Halifax 9:57

21d ago9:57

9:57

Kayla Hounsell brings us the story of a woman who tried to get mental health interventions for her daughter, long before that young woman allegedly harmed a child in Halifax last Sunday. Andrea Hancock says she doesn't want to make excuses for her daughter, but she is speaking out to help prevent something like this from happening again. CBC News h…

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MLA for Cumberland North talks about bills she's tabled to offer more support for people who've experienced gender-based violence. 9:45

21d ago9:45

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The province has an action plan to combat gender-based violence called Standing Together. It provides funding to support more than 80 projects, programs, and collaborations to help support survivors. Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin, the independent MLA for Cumberland North, says she wants to see more done. She's introduced five bills intended to strength…

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Canadian Association of University Teachers opposes proposed legislation by N.S. government 9:59

21d ago9:59

9:59

A federal group that represents university teachers is speaking out against the Houston government's proposed legislation around post-secondary education. Bill 12 would give the province sweeping powers to make changes at these institutions. The Canadian Association of University Teachers is accusing the Nova Scotia government of "unacceptable poli…

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Some civil servants face uncertain future 8:54

22d ago8:54

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NSGEU presdent Sandra Mullen tells us about government efforts to take Communications Nova Scotia employees out of the union, and new legislation that says they could be fired at any time, without cause.

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Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: What should I do as an Employer? 30:20

23d ago30:20

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LawLISNS are short legal information podcasts presented by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS-pronounced 'listens'). They discuss everyday legal problems in Nova Scotia, your rights and responsibilities, and ways to work things out. LISNS is proud to provide legal information to employers and survivors of Sexual Harassment in the w…

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