Τα καλύτερα Nova Scotia podcast (2024)

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Doctor wants mandatory pre-screening to prevent chemo overdoses in N.S. 10:44

12h ago10:44

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Last year, Dr. Scott Kapoor's brother died from a chemotherapy drug that was supposed to help heal him. A genetic screening test could have saved him. That screening is now mandatory in Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia. Dr. Kapoor thinks it should also be the standard here.

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The BeResponsive Blueprint: From SEO to Mastering Social Media & Everything in Between 53:54

10d ago53:54

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In the latest episode of All Hands on Tech, we sit down with David Tonen, the co-founder and CEO of BeResponsive Media, to explore the evolving world of digital marketing and what sets his agency apart. David shares his journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, where BeResponsive Media is now leading the charge in delivering data-driven, cus…

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Africville receives an official UNESCO designation 8:31

12h ago8:31

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From its official headquarters in Paris, UNESCO announced this week that Africville has been designated as a Place of History and Memory linked to Enslavement and the Slave Trade. We'll talk about the significance of that designation.

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The Knox Office: The Apprentice, Saturday Night & Woman of The Hour 8:14

12h ago8:14

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Film reviewer Carsten Knox joins us to talk about what's new in cinemas, including movies about the early career of Donald Trump and the first episode of Saturday Night LIve. He'll also review Anna Kendrick's directorial debut, which he calls a "masterclass in suspense."

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Springfield library sees show of support for Haitian community, including from Halifax 8:13

1d ago8:13

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A public library in Springfield, Ohio has received an outpouring of love and support in the wake of attacks against the Haitian community there, after former president Donald Trump accused immigrants of eating pets in the city. Find out how the library has become a lifeline for Haitian migrants there — and why there's a Halifax connection to this s…

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Political cartoonist and Halifax mayoral candidate talk about race 6:56

1d ago6:56

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A political cartoon in the Chronicle Herald caused quite a stir recently. Michael De Adder drew the cartoon, in response to the unusual number of mayoral candidates running in Halifax. But for Darryl Johnson, the only Black candidate running for mayor, the cartoon felt like targeted racism. The two men have since met in person to reconcile their pe…

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New way to assess international medical professionals for licensing in N.S. 9:08

1d ago9:08

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In an effort to increase the numbers of doctors in the province, a new primary care assessment clinic is opening where medical professionals who trained and practiced in other countries will be assessed for licensing. Dr. Gus Grant from the Nova Scotia College of Physicians and Surgeons tells us more.…

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Behind the scenes of the African Nova Scotia Music Awards 7:07

2d ago7:07

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The African Nova Scotia Music Awards are coming up tomorrow night. What you may not know, if you're watching the awards, is that some of the people involved - from the lights, the cameras, to the action — are part of mentoring programs run by ANSMA. Executive director Julien Matwawana explains.

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N.S. study suggests people without friends feel the stigma for their solitude 8:24

2d ago8:24

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Dalhousie and St. Francis Xavier university researchers have found that people who self-declare as having no friends feel a sense of pride at being self-sufficient, but that doesn't mean they don't feel lonely. Hear from one of the researchers studying this.

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A for Adventure: How to up your hiking game 8:58

2d ago8:58

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Chris Surrette and Jan Sebastien LaPierre talk about hiking groups for all abilities and have some suggestions to help you find your way into the woods and back out again this fall.

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Health Hacks #266: A crinkle in using medical exam paper 7:44

3d ago7:44

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It's as emblematic in healthcare as a white coat and stethoscope. Today our healthcare columnist Mary Jane Hampton looks at that crinkly paper on examination tables. A recent study found it's totally useless and is actually doing harm.

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Trailblazing Black councillor stepping away from HRM politics 7:45

3d ago7:45

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When Lindell Smith was elected in 2016, he won handily. He was the only Black Nova Scotian on the HRM council, the first elected in 16 years. Plus, he was only 26-years-old. Councillor Smith talks about the challenges of being a political newbie, what he's proud of accomplishing and what's next now that he's decided to not run.…

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Environmental groups disappointed with federal action on toxic chemicals 8:02

3d ago8:02

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The federal government is updating the decades-old Canadian Environmental Protection Act. But the environmental group EcoJustice says Ottawa is missing the boat on their efforts to assess chemicals possibly toxic to both human health and the environment. Find out why.

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Researcher with clean-up plan outlines public risks of fun at former mine site 8:51

4d ago8:51

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Michael Parsons, a research scientist with Natural Resources Canada, says he's identified the best way to clean up the shuttered Montague Gold Mines site. But there's a separate challenge that could be bigger than the cleanup. That's convincing local people to stop using the tailings piles as places to go offroading.…

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Art 'n Soul: ANSMA Awards and Watch Over Me 6:27

5d ago6:27

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Our culture columnist Tara Lynn Taylor takes us to the 26th Annual African Nova Scotia Music Association Awards. This year's nominees include Blessing Tangban, Kayo, Maggie Andrew and more. Plus, Linda Carvery brings her show Watch Over Me to Halifax for the first time.

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Mentorship program evolving to serve more African Nova Scotian students 8:17

4d ago8:17

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In 2021, Prep Academy was founded as a small community-based non-profit to help African Nova Scotian students prepare for college and university. Since then, more than 200 people have taken part. Founder Ashley Hill talks about how the mentorship program is expanding.

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Municipal races in N.S. where candidates are running unopposed 11:18

7d ago11:18

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Many people won’t get to cast a vote in this year's municipal election. Most of the province’s 49 municipalities have at least one acclamation, where a candidate ran unopposed and will win by default. In one town, the entire council and mayor were acclaimed. CBC reporter Haley Ryan brings us this story.…

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Students at Potlotek First Nation launch state-of-the-art buoy into Bras d'Or Lake 7:37

7d ago7:37

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Students at Potlotek First Nation are gearing up for an exciting project. They're launching a state-of-the-art ocean buoy into the Bras d'Or Lake today, which will report live data about water conditions that they can use in science class. The project is about more than just numbers... they're learning to apply the Two-Eyed Seeing approach to clima…

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Why is Halifax seeing a significant rise in reported hate crimes? 8:42

7d ago8:42

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According to Statistics Canada, the number of hate crimes reported by Halifax police in 2023 jumped by 62 per cent compared to the prior year. Police credit the rise to their new hate crimes unit. For more perspective, we're joined by Timothy Bryan, an assistant professor who studies hate crimes and police responses.…

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Why Pastor Rhonda Britton is retiring after nearly two decades of ministry 9:07

7d ago9:07

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When Pastor Rhonda Britton announced her plans to retire from New Horizons Baptist Church, there were a lot of tears - from her, the congregation and the community. Her last church service will be Christmas Day. Pastor Britton talks with Portia about her decision to leave and her time with the church here in Halifax.…

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Tiny microbes isolated in the Bedford Basin advance how we understand the ocean 8:24

8d ago8:24

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After a decade of work, researchers at Dalhousie University have officially isolated and described – for the first time ever – a tiny organism in the Bedford Basin. It's a microbe they've named T. haligoni. PhD candidate Sonja Rose explains this groundbreaking finding and how it contributes to our global understanding of climate change.…

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Nova Scotia Health: Nurse workforce growth contrasts with think tank report findings 8:27

8d ago8:27

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An independent public-policy think tank recently sounded the alarm recently about the province's ability to retain nurses. According to a new report by the Montreal Economic Institute, 60 percent of Nova Scotia's young nurses are leaving the province every year. Hear why Nova Scotia heath says that report was misguided.…

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Dr. Peter Lin: Fending off fall virus season 6:47

8d ago6:47

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Colder weather and school virus swapping are a couple of reasons why respiratory illnesses like to make a comeback this time of year. Dr. Peter Lin goes over the most common viruses and ways to keep them from ruining your fall fun.

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Improvements to unsanctioned homecoming street parties 6:11

9d ago6:11

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People living on Larch, Jennings and Preston streets in Halifax saw a positive change regarding unsanctioned Dalhousie homecoming parties this year. Caitlin Lees tells us about how things went this past weekend from a resident's perspective.

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Women and gender studies professor on pop star Chappel Roan's rise to fame 10:13

9d ago10:13

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American singer Chappell Roan has been outspoken about her rise to fame and how it's affecting her mental health. She recently posted to social media, asking "creepy" overzealous fans to respect her boundaries. Roan's post launched a broader conversation around the price of fame for women.

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20 years of Scott Pilgrim 6:56

9d ago6:56

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The comic series Scott Pilgrim turns 20 this year and its creator, Bryan Lee O'Malley, was back in Halifax this week. The CBC's Carsten Knox asked him how he feels about Scott now, two decades later.

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Senator Dan Christmas celebrates Treaty Day 9:11

10d ago9:11

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Senator Dan Christmas of Membertou First Nation helped celebrate the first Treaty Day in 1986. He talks about the spirit and meaning behind treaties, and why now more than ever it's important to remember and honour treaties.

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Health Hacks #265: Battle of the sexes when it comes to medical care 6:40

10d ago6:40

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There's a growing body of evidence that suggests patients who are treated by a doctor who is a woman will do better than if they had been treated by a doctor who is a man. Why? Our health columnist Mary Jane Hampton looks at the evidence.

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Art 'n Soul: Case files from the Digby Neck & Islands 5:39

10d ago5:39

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Cast and crew at Caravan Theatre are getting ready for the world premier of a new play about a fish-gutting service and detective agency in Digby County. Plus, a new province-wide tour! Bluebirds is about three nurses who find hope amidst the heartbreak the First World War.

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The importance of sweetgrass for one young Eskasoni artist 8:06

11d ago8:06

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24-year-old Rosalee Doucette-MacNeil is a multi-disciplinary artist from Eskasoni. A few years ago, Rosalee found herself drawn to sweetgrass, despite not knowing much about it. She now uses it in her art and is teaching others how to find and harvest sweetgrass sustainably. Rosalee spoke with the CBC's Brittany Wentzell…

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Reciprocity Trust: paying voluntary rent to First Nations 6:47

11d ago6:47

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On Vancouver Island, a group of settlers is taking a very direct approach to reconciliation. Sarah Reid is executive director of the Reciprocity Trust Society. It allows anyone to pay a 'voluntary rent' to First Nations in the region. And Chief Abraham Pelkey is a Trustee on behalf of his Tsawout Nation.…

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Nalikitquniejk and the meaning of using original Mi'kmaw place names 11:07

11d ago11:07

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A new welcome sign at Chisholm Park in Antigonish now includes the town's original Mi'kmaq name: Nalikitquniejk. Cultural historian and knowledge keeper Trevor Gould talks about how the name changed over the centuries and what it means to reclaim it. Trevor is a band councillor at nearby Paqtnkek First Nation.…

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The Knox Office: It's time to go to the movies! 7:31

14d ago7:31

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Film reviewer Carsten Knox joins us to talk about what's new in cinemas. Plus two of the weirdest movies he could find streaming, one about bigfoot, the other about beavers!

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Mansour's Menswear in Amherst is turning 100 9:16

14d ago9:16

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Mansour's Menswear in Amherst is turning 100 today. We hear about how four generations of this family have run their business, and about the very early days of pedaling their wears - by foot or by horse and buggy - to lumber camps farms and lobster plants

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How Dalhouse is tackling street parties this homecoming weekend 9:52

14d ago9:52

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For some universities in the province, the annual homecoming weekend has brought more than its fair share of revelry. Rowdy street parties have become an annual headache for neighbours living around universities. Last year, Dalhousie launched a ‘joint task force’ with HRM to address the unsanctioned street gatherings once and for all. We check in o…

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What if everything we know about increasing our lifespan is bunk? 9:30

14d ago9:30

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Will special diets like the Mediterranean diet or the Okinawa diet make you live longer and healthier? Maybe... but new research shows parts of the world with the most centenarians owe their remarkably long lives a lot more to clerical errors and pension fraud.

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A mission to get Ryan Reynolds to visit a Chester school 9:13

15d ago9:13

9:13

A pair of teachers on the South Shore are trying to flag down Ryan Reynolds. Beth Gillis and Darcie Moore are planning a retirement send-off for their colleague, Bob Hazelton. The only problem is for his retirement, Bob wants to meet Ryan Reynolds. Reynolds partnered with the Terry Fox Foundation earlier this year, a charity close to Bob's heart.…

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People living in tents on University Avenue have to leave. What happens now? 9:35

15d ago9:35

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The people living in tents on University Avenue near Dalhousie have to move before November 1. We talk to Halifax's director of housing and homelessness about what went into this decision, and the city's plan is for the unhoused community as the weather turns colder.

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Renowned journalist Darce Fardy's posthumous book about living with dementia 9:30

16d ago9:30

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Darce Fardy was a journalist and champion of freedom of information. In his 80s, Darce was diagnosed with dementia and started writing about life with the disease for the Chronicle Herald. His son, Peter Fardy, talks about how those writings have been collected for a new book.

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Check-in on the first Pallet shelter village to open in Nova Scotia 10:18

16d ago10:18

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Designating Clayton Park as a Pallet shelter site has unsettled some people living nearby, since the location is close to a school, a library, and two sports facilities. It's not the first shelter village to draw concerns from neighbours. We hear how Beacon House staff had to work diligently to shift perceptions about a Pallet shelter site in Lower…

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A for Adventure: Exploring the colourful fall foliage 8:07

16d ago8:07

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Now that it's fall, you may already be seeing hints of the coming change in the leaves. Some say this could be the best season for fall colours in recent memory. Jan Sebastien LaPierre with A for Adventure has some suggestions for ways to see those colours while exploring.

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Health Hacks #264: Healing power of music in healthcare settings 7:55

17d ago7:55

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Our healthcare columnist Mary Jane Hampton looks at research into the value of playing ambient music in healthcare environments. Findings show the benefits outweigh any drawbacks, but the research is less conclusive about what kind of music is best because of a significant Western cultural bias.

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SMU students head to the Enactus World Cup in Central Asia 8:49

17d ago8:49

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After many close calls, an Enactus team from Saint Mary University has finally won the national championships. Now, they’re travelling to Kazakhstan to compete in the Enactus World Cup! We catch up with students Gabriel Martin and Courtney Dingle, before they present their idea for a social enterprise that brings affordable produce to communities i…

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Halifax astronomer's legacy being immortalized in N.S. science curriculum 8:11

17d ago8:11

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David Lane was director of the Burke-Gaffney Observatory at Saint Mary’s University. He created the world's first telescope controlled by social media. He died in March 2024, but his passion for astronomy education will live on as part of the provincial school curriculum. Astronomy technician Tiffany Fields tells us about Star Finder - The David La…

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East Preston mom tries to address a lack of autism resources in her community 9:48

18d ago9:48

9:48

Nyesha Sparks is a mother of two autistic children in East Preston. Hear why she started the Autism Roundtable, a new monthly meeting that encourages people in the Preston Township to come together to learn and share their stories about autism.

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Art 'n Soul: Prismatic Arts Festival, The Laramie Project 5:51

18d ago5:51

5:51

In today's culture column, theatremakers from New York and Dartmouth bring The Laramie Project to a local stage. The play draws from hundreds of interviews carried out following a shocking murder that took place 25 years ago in Wyoming. Plus, Tara Lynn Taylor takes us to the Prismatic Arts Festival!

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Can't Buy My Silence hosts series of events to discuss NDAs in Halifax 9:08

18d ago9:08

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Can't Buy My Silence has been fighting the misuse of non-disclosure agreements for years. Co-founder Julie Macfarlane talks about why the group is holding a series of events in Halifax to discuss NDAS, and the effects they have on people's lives.

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CBC Indigenous reporter on six First Nations deaths by police in two weeks 7:56

22d ago7:56

7:56

The House of Commons held an emergency debate on Monday evening. It came after six separate incidents in two weeks, in which First Nations people were killed by police. Samantha Schwientek is a reporter with CBC Indigenous in Edmonton and a member of the Cayuga nation of the Six Nations of the Grand River. She brings us this story.…

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Halifax cafe holds a celebration of life for three of its regular customers 8:23

22d ago8:23

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Staff at Alteregos Cafe are remembering three beloved regulars. David Demone, Clyde Tanner, and Leroy Loppie -- affectionately known as Mr. Loppie -- used to gather at the north-end Halifax cafe on a daily basis. Michelle Strum, owner of Alteregos, shares her memories of them.

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Film industry booming in Nova Scotia 7:41

21d ago7:41

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The Canadian Media Producers Association released a report about a TV show that's been filming in Nova Scotia. It found that just one season of Sullivan’s Crossing generated more than $47,000,000 in economic activity. The executive director of Screen Nova Scotia talks about how the numbers translate to the rest of our film industry, which is curren…

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