The MV Confederation ferry is once again out of commission. For business owners on either side of the ferry crossing, it's yet another blow during peak tourist season. Portia chats with Trish Carter, municipal councillor and owner of an artisan studio in Wood Islands.

Many Canadians mark this country’s birthday on July 1st. There will likely be cake, concerts, and lots of people singing O Canada. For more on the past, present and future of Canada's anthem journalist David Pate joins us. He hosts a podcast all about national anthems.

Information Morning was live on the Kjipuktuk Common where cultural events are happening this week for the North American Indigenous games. 5,000 athletes from more than 750 Indigenous nations are gathering in Halifax to compete in the games from July 15 to 23. We hear some of their voices, and some live music too, ahead of the action! Hour 2

Couch surfing, the way we use that term may have changed now, but for a couple in Truro, it was a way of life that let them meet travelers from all over the world. Nicole Phillips and her husband Darrin have hosted more than a hundred couch surfers in their Truro home since 2007.

An NGO called Oceans North just released a new report that outlines an opportunity for the Port of Halifax. It looks at the potential for a green shipping corridor between Halifax and Hamburg, Germany. Brent Dancey is director of Marine Climate Action with Oceans North.

Our nutrition columnist checks out another internet health fad. This time it's chlorophyll water! Influencers say it can do everything from clearing up your skin, to clearing up your hangover. Jennifer Brady looks at whether the claims about it are too good to be true.

Viola Desmond and her sister Wanda Robson are together again, in the Camp Hill Cemetery. Find out how they came to be buried together when we speak with the woman who championed the idea, former Lieutenant Governor Mayann Francis. Plus hear from Wanda Robson's widower.

The Voices that Count research project wants to hear from African Nova Scotians aged 18 to 25 about what would make their experiences with the mental health and addictions system better.

17-year-old Polina Kozlova is from war torn Kherson, where Russians recently destroyed a major dam, flooding part of the city. She shares what it's been like for her to resume teenage life here in Halifax, while watching the destruction happening back home.

Chris Surette and Jan Sebastian LaPierre talk about an organization called Life Rolls On, which is holding a surf day for people with various disabilities held at Martinique Beach. Plus, hear how costumes and catching waves go together at the Point Michaud Surf Classic.

Records are hot again and stores in Halifax are busy with customers looking to grow their collection. Now retailers are actually producing music and becoming boutique record labels. The CBC's Carsten Knox brings us the story.

The CBC's Erin MacInnis reached out to Linda Croft, who is originally from Camperdown, Nova Scotia. She runs the Big River Service Station in Fort Providence, where thousands of wildfire evacuees have stopped for food and gas.

People who suffer from eczema sometimes change what they eat to help in their treatment. But does that work? Our nutrition columnist Jennifer Brady looks at how your diet can affect eczema.

Our culture columnist tees up two tributes to powerful female performers. One's a jazz series, the other... the return of the Spice Girls, the 'Wanna Be' edition.

It's been 20 years since the Bus Stop Theatre opened on Halifax's Gottingen Street as a community creative hub. Executive director Sebastian LaBelle talks about where the space has been and where it's going.

When Cinthia Marques and her family immigrated from Brazil to Halifax in 2019, they never imagined the kind of turbulent weather events (not to mention a global pandemic) that they would be facing in their new home... all while dealing with the other challenges of resettling in a new country. Cinthia tells CBC's Erin MacInnis how she found a way to support her family and connect with her community through this difficult time.

North and East Preston were singled out in the first weeks of the pandemic. We'll hear what effect that had on those communities, and how it's being documented in a new book.

With food insecurity on the rise, the Breakfast Club of Canada is bearing down on the federal government to implement a national school food program. Co-founder Judith Barry tells us about their efforts to push child food insecurity to the top of the priority list.

Nutrition columnist Jennifer Brady looks into the trend of turmeric lattes, made with 'golden milk', and the claims that they come with health benefits.

The National Gallery of Canada and the Sobey Art Foundation has released the short list for this year's Sobey Art Award, one of the country's most prestigious visual art prizes. Visual artist Séamus Gallagher is the finalist for the Atlantic region.

The record rainfall this past weekend did serious damage in several areas of the province. The CBC's Jean Laroche visited some of the hard hit areas along Nova Scotia's South Shore. He tells us what he saw and shares some of the stories he heard from people in that region.

Yesterday, the first e-ballots were cast at advance polls in the Preston byelection. We'll find out how it went, and how Elections NS is expecting the system to speed up election results.

Crypto trading is on the rise in Canada, and people in Nova Scotia have already lost millions to scams. David Harrison from the Nova Scotia Securities Commission talks about how to stay safe in the ever changing world of digital currency

There's processed food, then there's ultra-processed food. Our nutrition columnist Jennifer Brady looks at the difference – and why it's important not to lump everything we eat into the same category.

Information Morning was live on the Kjipuktuk Common where cultural events are happening this week for the North American Indigenous games. 5,000 athletes from more than 750 Indigenous nations are gathering in Halifax to compete in the games from July 15 to 23. We hear some of their voices, and some live music too, ahead of the action! Hour 3

Food writer Simon Thibault has some tips in his column Finding Abundance.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s case is a complicated one that could have major repercussions for politics in that country. A Dartmouth lawyer with a background in white collar crime and racketeering cases shares his thoughts.

Our culture columnist Tara Lynn Taylor looks at South Shore Summer Theatre's production of Pippin the musical in Liverpool and takes us to the Coal Shed music festival on the Yarmouth Waterfront.

Colin J Muise is making a splash with his latest project. It's a remarkably detailed costume replicating the fountain at the Halifax Commons. Last year, you may have seen his Peggys Cove lighthouse costume. We ask the Halifax-based artist about his unusual hobby.

Out of about 300 submissions from across the country, Christine Wu's poetry submission called Hungry Ghosts won the 2023 RBC/PEN Canada's New Voices Award. Wu is a Halifax-based poet who writes about her Chinese-Canadian upbringing.

There was potentially a shark at Queensland Beach on the weekend. Paul D'Eon from the Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service talks about what to expect when there is a fin sighting at the beach.

We head to West Northfield Elementary to meet part of the team behind the Wolves News and Entertainment Studio.

In today's culture column, Tara Lynn Taylor brings us a new musical comedy by The Villains Theatre in Halifax, and takes us to the Full Circle Festival in Newport Landing.

Our culture columnist Tara Lynn Taylor tells us about two music events you won't want to miss... Lunenburg's Folk Harbour Festival and Halifax's Summer Opera Festival.

A new installment of our "Police and Public Trust" series brings us an update on a court case centred on accessing police discipline records, with CBC's Shaina Luck.

Our film reviewer Carsten Knox is back, as promised, with the second part of his summer movie preview. Carsten looks ahead to the season's most anticipated blockbusters, including Barbie and Oppenheimer.

The first ever pride festival for Kentville and Wolfville kicks off today in the Annapolis Valley. Co-coordinator Ashley Cyr shares the latest on the upcoming celebrations!

A project that's been creating safe spaces for survivors of gender-based violence has its own podcast now. The "Creating Communities of Care" podcast focuses on stories from Black and Indigenous women, and their experiences of seeking help.

Jennifer MacLeod, president of the Insurance Broker Association of Nova Scotia, answers some insurance questions top of mind for Nova Scotians affected by last weekend's historic rains.

Some research being conducted out of the University of New Brunswick is garnering interest — and humour — online, as a PhD candidate studies the movement of American lobsters in the Bay of Fundy. To track the lobsters, Emily Blacklock attached satellite tags to their backs, but the shape of the tags is generating speculation online.

Rachael Smith and her 15-year-old son were out in their neighbourhood on Sunday night when they saw something strange: a house cat squaring off with an exotic animal three times its size.

Funding for the province's bilateral agreement with Ottawa on childcare hinges on a report that was due in April. The Nova Scotia chapter of the national organization Child Care Now weighs in on the delay. Education Minister Becky Druhan responds.

Our culture columnist Tara Lynn Taylor takes us to HIFF! This year's festival features four packed days of groundbreaking works from across the Atlantic region and beyond. Plus, the Dartmouth Players' production of Dear Brutus.

After three years of limbo in Peru, a family of three Venezuelan political refugees has finally arrived in Nova Scotia. Portia talks to newly landed permanent resident Gaby Quieros and her friend Amy Schwartz, who formed the sponsorship group that helped bring her here.

A provincial cybersecurity breach is still being investigated and the list of affected Nova Scotians has grown since it was first announced on June 4. Portia asked Joe Stewart of cybersecurity company eSentire’s about the hack and what can be done to prevent future attacks.

New research says it may take less exercise than you think to reap certain health benefits. Namely, lowering your risk of cancer. To learn more, we're joined by Dr Peter Lin, who is a family doctor and our regular health columnist.

Filmmaker Ann Verrall and producer Sheryl Grant are making a two-part documentary about the Brunswick-Cornwallis Pre-school. Established in the early 1960s, It was Halifax's first preschool attended by both Black and white children at a time when segregation was still the norm.

Ben Proudfoot is an Oscar winner, owns a filmmaking company called Breakwater Studios, and is also now an Emmy nominee for his short documentary, Mink. Ben joins us from Los Angeles to talk about the story behind Mink, and his Emmy nomination.

A family tragedy brought Darren Calabrese back to the Maritimes. Now the photojournalist is launching a new book called "Leaving Good Things Behind: Photographs of Atlantic Canada" that came out of the experience of moving back here and dealing with the aftermath of loss.

We're bringing you book suggestions from Nova Scotians through the summer. Today, Stephanie Domet talks about what she's reading this summer. She's a reader, writer, editor and the co-founder and co-executive director of the Afterwords Literary Festival...

New research suggests whales are trailing fishing trawlers around in hopes of finding their next meal. A DFO researcher explains.

Former prisoners face many challenges as they try to re-enter society. A new report for Sydney's Ally Centre outlines some of their realities, like the difficulties they face in getting mental health support.

In Alberta, clinics that offer membership-based medical services are being called out by Health Canada for contradicting the Canada Health Act. What does this mean for private, for-profit clinics? We ask an associate professor in the Department of Family Medicine at Dalhousie University.

Gwyneth Christoffel, a Haligonian chef living in Toronto, just won an all-expenses trip to New York City to meet a big-time American chef... she tells the CBC's Carsten Knox all about it!

Stacey Harrison, executive director of the Colchester East Hants Hospice Society, talks about free day camps for children experiencing grief. The summer camps will give children a chance to connect and share their feelings about the challenges of losing a loved one.

For more than ten years, the Souls Harbour Rescue Mission in Halifax has been making meals for people in need. They also have locations in Truro and Bridgewater. Now, they've just opened in Lower Sackville. CEO Michelle Portia talks about why they wanted to be in that community.

The National Advisory Committee on Immunization is recommending that Canadians get another COVID-19 shot this fall to protect against the virus's latest strains. Immunologist Dawn Bowdish takes a closer look at the new guidelines.

Angela Simmonds was elected as a Liberal MLA in 2021 to represent the Preston riding. She left about halfway into her first term, after running for the leadership of the party. Now, she's taking on a new challenge! Angela Simmonds talks with Portia about her journey.

In burned-out forest areas, signs of new life are already emerging in vibrant green against the ashen landscape. That's something Shaun Lowe has managed to capture in striking detail. The landscape photographer tells us what he is photographing in the aftermath of the wildfire.

Marine researcher Kristina Boerder has spent a lot of time studying natural eelgrass beds. Recently, she put out a call to the scientific community for help in identifying a mysterious species that was growing on blades of eelgrass. She speaks with the CBC's Preston Mulligan.

The Africville Gospel Choir is performing for the community's 40th anniversary reunion. The choir's director tells us about praising through the ages.

Indigenous-owned businesses are having success in a wide range of fields. Kelly Lendsay has seen that develop over the past 25 years. He's CEO of Indigenous Works, a national social enterprise that helps develop Indigenous business.

A Maritime-wide edition of Information Morning, all about the future of farming. We look at some of the challenges in agriculture and meet some of the people who are coming up with solutions. Main issues include succession, land loss, and climate challenges. We look at the way forward!

The Port of Halifax has been effectively cut off from the rest of the country by rail because of a bridge washout near Truro during the weekend's storm. Halifax Port Authority spokesperson Lane Farguson talks about the impacts.

Halifax DJ Ryan Somers, aka R$ $mooth, is celebrating two anniversaries... 30 years on the airwaves at CKDU and 25 years hosting his show $mooth Groove$. He talks about how he got his start and how he created a unique space for music on the radio!

Last week, Nova Scotia's Lynn Jones became one of the newest members of the Order of Canada. She's a longtime human rights activist, educator and labour organizer. She reacts to being recognized for her labour leadership and work advancing equity, justice and human rights.

Nigel Hussey and his team of researchers study the migration patterns of white sharks. This year from their field station on Tancook, he wants to tag dozens of them to track their movement and feeding habits. Hussey tells us what he's already learned about white sharks in Mahone Bay... and how he's hoping to attract the big fish.

Out nutrition columnist Jennifer Brady says the ingredient often associated with Asian food is NOT bad for you. And tells us why so many people think it is.

The Halifax Wanderers are moving into women's soccer, with its first-ever women's team. It will compete in the semi-pro League1 Atlantic that's expected to launch in our region next year. Derek Martin is founder and president of the Halifax Wanderers Football Club.

Wendy MacGregor is an advocate for athletes, and did her masters in Law thesis on the abuse of athletes. She looks at the backlash that the head of the Spanish soccer federation is facing for kissing a player at the World Cup medal ceremonies.

Local kelp sellers and growers want to turn the tide when it comes to attitudes toward eating kelp. They'd like to see the seaweed used more often in culinary art, so they're holding a kelp cook-off. Information Morning's Feleshia Chandler met up with some of the organizers.

Health columnist Dr. Peter Lin takes a look at the physical health risks associated with wildfire smoke, and the measures we can take to avoid poor air quality.

Dr. Tim Holland, head of the Department of Bioethics at Dalhousie University and a provider of medically assisted dying in Halifax, offers his reaction to our interview with Dr. Sonu Gaind, who said too many patients are opting for MAID due to a lack of timely health care.

More than a dozen Daschunds will hit the track at Truro Raceway this weekend for its first-ever weiner dog race. Only one will waddle its way to victory and claim the title of the province's fastest.

The Halifax Camerata Singers are mounting a performance of "Considering Matthew Shepard." It’s a reflection on the 1998 murder of a young gay man in Wyoming. Jeff Joudrey, founder and artistic director of the choir, talks about why he chose this performance to be his last.

Pickle them, roast them, stick them in a taco. Turns out there's a lot you can do with radishes. Food writer and journalist Simon Thibault returns to the show to tell us how radishes can add an extra crunch to your summer meals, in this week's Finding Abundance column.

Dalhousie University sociology professor Michael Halpin has spent four years studying the inner workings of an online incel community. He talks about his research, which was recently published in the journal New Media and Society.

The Sipekne'katik Treaty Truckhouse is a store that sells Mi'kmaq handcrafts on the Halifax waterfront near the Saltyard food kiosks. It's been open for a few months, leading up to a big celebration for its grand opening. Information Morning's Jerry West dropped by.

When Nova Scotia psychiatrist Dr. Vincent Agyapong worked in Edmonton, he studied the effects of the Fort McMurray wildfires. He talks about how those wildfires had a particular effect on the mental health of teenagers who were evacuated from their homes.

Burntcoat Head Park recently closed after a young girl found an old bomb. The bomb was found to be harmless, after about six hours of disruption. Asrar Haq-Montford is one of the owners of the Shangri-La cottages, next to Burntcoat Head Park. He tells us what happened.

As the province continues its work toward an Accessible Nova Scotia by 2030, the CBC's Erin MacInnis has been talking to people who've tried to book accessible hotel rooms — rooms that can be inadequate to their needs and inaccessible due to practices like overbooking.

Our culture columnist Tara Lynn Taylor catches up with reggae icon, Grammy winner and headliner at this year's Halifax Jazz Festival... Shaggy! Tara also takes us to Point Pleasant Park for a performance of Pinocchio by Shakespeare by the Sea.

The Writers Federation is honouring local fantasy writer Charles Saunders with a new prize to help authors in the early stages of their careers. CBC's Jon Tattrie is working on a forthcoming biography about Saunders.

The Festival of Dance Annapolis Royal is this week. The event's director tells us what we can expect.

Our health care columnist Mary Jane Hampton looks at studies that show men between the ages of 25 and 55 are the most likely to ignore symptoms that could indicate a health problem, but less likely than women to cancel a medical appointment once it's booked.

Across Canada, bouts of intense heat have triggered weather warnings from coast to coast. We ask Dr. Peter Lin how the extreme heat affects our bodies, who is most vulnerable to high temperatures, and what to do if you have to spend time outside when it's sweltering.

Our healthcare columnist Mary Jane Hampton talks about well water safety in the wake of the province's wildfires and flooding.

Health columnist Dr. Peter Lin takes a look at new research out of Sweden focused on how knowing family health history can be linked to better survival rates for breast cancer patients.

A Maritime-wide edition of Information Morning, all about the future of farming. We look at some of the challenges in agriculture and meet some of the people who are coming up with solutions. Main issues include succession, land loss, and climate challenges. We look at the way forward!

Indigenous values are at the heart of the Atlantic First Nation Water Authority. The utility aims to provide clean and safe drinking water to Atlantic Canada's First Nations communities. It's the first utility of its kind to use traditional knowledge alongside Western water-treatment practices. The initiative formally launched in April, in partnership with Dalhousie University's Centre for Water Resources Studies.

If you're taking a break from the big screen after all the summer blockbuster hype, our film reviewer Carsten Knox will tell us about some new releases to check out – all available for rent online.

A Maritime-wide edition of Information Morning, all about the future of farming. We look at some of the challenges in agriculture and meet some of the people who are coming up with solutions. Main issues include succession, land loss, and climate challenges. We look at the way forward!

Due to bacteria, blue-green algae, and yes poop, some lakes and ocean beaches have been closed this summer. Jan Sebastien LaPierre tells us what's going on and where best to find out about water quality. Plus, find out about the Lake Watchers Program!

Burn care is changing in Nova Scotia. Burn unit specialist Jack Rasmussen is advocating for a national burn care registry. We'll take a closer look at the work he's been doing locally.

The Sipekne'katik First Nation launched a lawsuit against Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and the Canadian Coast Guard, after DFO employees seized traps belonging to two Sipekne'katik lobster fishers. Mi'kmaw journalist Maureen Googoo, who broke the story, tells us what happened.

Our healthcare columnist Mary Jane Hampton takes a look at a lack of sleep in teens, and the effects that can have on their health.

Food writer and journalist Simon Thibault's feeling bitter... and he wants you to as well! He's advocating for bitter tasting ingredients, and thinks they should get more love than they do.

Director Wes Anderson's Asteroid City and No Hard Feelings starring Oscar-winner Jennifer Lawrence are new in cinema. They're two of the movies Information Morning film review Carsten Knox checks out this week in The Knox Office.

In June 2022, Mark Fuhrmann embarked on a kayak adventure that took him from Eastern Passage to Chicago, down the Mississippi, to the Gulf of Mexico, and by New York. He tells us about his journey as it comes to an end in Halifax.

Voters in the riding of Preston have chosen Twila Grosse to be their representative in the Nova Scotia legislature. Legislature reporter Jean Laroche talks about that and what it means to Nova Scotia's three main parties.

Nine year old Sarah Chaulk has had enough of seeing people get hurt because of cracks and potholes on her street in Halifax. Sarah recently she started a petition to finally fix Redwood Avenue - which is off the Purcell's Cove Road. Information Morning's Feleshia Chandler spoke with her about it....

The province has just released its new policy for gender-affirming care for trans and gender-diverse people. This is something the group Gender Affirming Care Nova Scotia has been advocating for, for a long time. We find out what they think about the new policy.

We speak with Randy Stevens, the owner of Bluenose Health Primary Care Clinic in Halifax, to hear his thoughts on whether his private healthcare business violates the Canada Health Act or not.

Students at an elementary school in Liverpool are learning ollies, kick turns and other tricks at their school's unique skateboarding program. How cool is that? Information Morning's Katy Parsons takes us inside Project Skateboard at Dr. John A Wickwire Elementary School.

A woman from Nova Scotia has become one of the few people to have run from one end of PEI to the other on the main branch of PEI's Confederation Trail. Last Friday, Halifax's Allison MacFadden started out in Tignish on the Northwest tip of PEI. And ran all the way across the Island to Elmira. It took two days and covered 273 kilometres.

District 9 councillor Shawn Cleary shares his take on Halifax's plans to regulate Air BnBs and other short term rentals, and how the approach here compares with other cities.

Award-winning playwright Catherine Banks and Eastern Front Theatre artistic director Kat McCormack talk about Downed Hearts, a new production about one of the deadliest aviation accidents in Canadian history, the Swissair disaster.

After two-and-a-half weeks, the Barrington Lake wildfire is under control at 23,525 hectares. To talk about what happens next, including thermal imaging used to find hotspots, we're joined by Jim Rudderham. He's director of fleet and forest protection for the Department of Natural Resources.

Bruce Ewert has been making wines under the brand L’Acadie Vineyards since 2004. Recently, one of his sparkling wines earned a prestigious Decanter World Wine Award in London. It's something that no Nova Scotian wine has achieved until now!

In some ways, Halifax's downtown is thriving. But in other crucial areas, the core of the city is still in pandemic recovery mode. The Downtown Halifax Business Commission recently launched its first annual "State of the Downtown" report. CEO Paul MacKinnon brings us the highlights.

Floods and wildfires are hard enough to navigate when you've lived in Nova Scotia all your life. But for people new to this province, disasters can be particularly challenging to get through. Hear more from Jennifer Watts, CEO of the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia.

New wind energy companies want to install floating wind turbines off the shore of Nova Scotia. A Canadian expert on the economics of wind power, who runs a company in Denmark, weighs in.

Our A for Adventure guys Chris Surette and Jan Sebastien LaPierre join us to take your questions about adventuring around our province and life in the great outdoors.

It's been more than four years since the Desmond inquiry began, and now the province has to appoint a new judge to lead it (after they fired the person in the role.) Our legal columnist, Wayne Mackay, has concerns about that situation.

Mission complete...volunteers from Team Rubicon have just wrapped up their operation in Nova Scotia, helping people who lost their homes in the wildfires. COO Steve Macbeth shares how it went.

The Union of Black Artists Society (UBAS) is launching in Halifax with a big block party this Natal Day weekend. There will be music, fashion, as well as the city's inaugural Black theatre festival. Plus Crescendo Fest! Our culture columnist Tara Lynn Taylor brings us the inside track.

In 2015, the Supreme Court struck down parts of the Criminal Code, ending an absolute ban on Medical Assistance in Dying. Now, some doctors are saying that the practice is expanding far beyond what the Supreme Court required. A new scientific review looks at that.

Nova Scotia Health has launched a new website that shows predicted wait times for the province's largest emergency rooms. Health care columnist Mary Jane Hampton brings us a health hack for how to best use that online information when you need emergency care.

Why is the Canadian military struggling to recruit? We hear from lawyer and retired colonel Michel Drapeau about the problems plaguing the Canadian Armed Forces.

In this week’s Health Hack, Mary Jane Hampton talks about the right time to consider nursing homes for loved ones, because their caregivers are unable to provide the support they need.

New research out of Cardiff University in Wales. looks at Parkinson's disease, and how data from smart watches could potentially help diagnose symptoms in early stages. Our house doctor Peter Lin tells us about it.

Visual artist and yoga teacher Estelle Thomson used to think Rainbow Haven beach was called "Rainbow Heaven." She explores her connection to this place in an audio essay for the CBC Creator Network called Heavenly Haven.

Large tech companies like Google and Meta are beginning to block Canadian news on their platforms. It is a response to a new Canadian law called Bill C-18. Dru Jay, publisher of local news outlet The Breach, explains the fallout and the fight over online ad revenues.

Faced with an increased workload and added stress from the housing crisis, Shelter Nova Scotia have come up with a novel plan for stress relief: music therapy. Information Morning's Jerry West went to one of their sessions recently, and brought back this story.

It's still not too late to add to your summer reading list! We ask 16-year-old activist, writer, spoken word poet and singer Damini Awoyiga to share some book recommendations and to tell us about how she fell in love with words.

How the information Google, Apple and Facebook were tracking about us in the first years of COVID-19 could help inform public health decision-making down the road. Portia talks to researcher Gustavo Sganzerla Martinez

The Knox Office is open! Information Morning's film guru Carsten Knox reviews of two of the summer's most anticipated films... Barbie and Oppenheimer.

A Halifax doctor says she's seen more e-scooter injuries this summer than ever before, and it's happening in other cities too. Dr. Kirstin Weerdenburg discusses her concerns when it comes to staying safe while riding.

As a new school year starts, substitute teacher Crystal Ellingsen says she’s concerned about her co-workers. Many teachers feel underpaid, overworked and burnt out. We also hear from Scott Armstrong, board chair for the Public School Administrators Association of Nova Scotia.

When a video of Carson Fullerton singing went viral last year, the pint-sized bluegrass singer was invited to Nashville to take part in a Johnny Cash tribute. The tribute was postponed, but Carson still made it to the Music City. We catch up with him and his mom on their trip of a lifetime!

Hollywood stars swear by vitamin drips. Jennifer Brady will look at the science behind the claims.

The manufacture of cement is a huge contributor to global emissions. But that could change. Halifax scientist Leah Ellis tells us how she's working with a MIT professor to find new ways of reducing those emissions. Together they've started a clean-tech company called Sublime

Fishermen's Market had not one, but two lobster facilities at risk from the Shelburne wildfire. One plant was cut off for 13 days, and accessible only by sea. The CBC's Paul Withers brings us the story of what employees went through, to avoid losing their lucrative lobster catch.

A new audio walking tour hopes to encourage more people to hear the story of Africville. People will be able to listen to former community residents tell their stories while, at the same time, touring the property. Feleshia Chandler went to Africville Park to find out more.

A lot of people who are trying to cut back on sugar will use artificial, no-calorie sweeteners. Now a new study suggests sucralose, one of the most common sweeteners, could actually damage our DNA. Our nutrition columnist Jennifer Brady joins us with a look past the headlines.

New, very preliminary research out of Stanford University may bring us one step closer to understanding the link between dementia risk and viral infections such as shingles. Dr. Peter Lin looks at the findings, keeping in mind that the study has not yet been peer reviewed.

A conversation with general anesthesiologist Dr. Colin Audain, who has just started in the role of president of Doctors Nova Scotia. He talks about the increasing number of patients looking for a family doctor and the other challenges he sees at the top of the list for health care.

There's a fest for everyone on Art N Soul this week! Tara gives us all the details on the upcoming Halifax Jazz Festival, back at full force. AND we hear about an event where "rock" takes on a whole different meaning.

The federal carbon tax takes effect in this province starting July 1st. Professor Kate Ervine shares some of her expectations for how effective this policy will be in achieving our climate goals and how it might impact Nova Scotians who are already struggling with the cost of living.

Information Morning was live on the Kjipuktuk Common where cultural events are happening this week for the North American Indigenous games. 5,000 athletes from more than 750 Indigenous nations are gathering in Halifax to compete in the games from July 15 to 23. We hear some of their voices, and some live music too, ahead of the action! Hour 1

ARC Gloria's crew of 69 cadets from the Colombian Naval Academy left from Cartagena on July 25th, travelling some 1,800 nautical miles to showcase the nation's culture in Halifax. The CBC's Carsten Knox takes us on a tour of the tall ship and speaks with the vessel's commanding officer.

For a film about a doll, Barbie addresses some serious issues. Our nutritionist columnist Jennifer Brady talks about how the movie of the summer is reviving discussions about the real impact of weight stigma and who feels it the most.

Our healthcare columnist Mary Jane Hampton looks at burnout among parents and the resources that are available to help ease the stress that comes with the responsibility of caring for children.

A Supreme Court of Canada decision to dismiss a defamation suit has added new protections for vulnerable people in this country. Information Morning's legal columnist Wayne MacKay explains.

Chances are you've seen the redesigned Peggys Cove look-off. That design and others like it have earned Omar Gandhi a place at one of the largest architecture summits in the world. Information Morning's Feleshia Chandler caught up with the Halifax-based architect.

They're slimy, they're invasive, and they're spreading! Scientists are monitoring dozens of sites in Atlantic Canada to see if the latest warm winter accelerated the spread of an invasive marine invertebrate called tunicates, or sea squirts. The CBC's Paul Withers brings us the story.

It's been 25 years since Swissair Flight 111 plunged into the sea off of Peggy's Cove, killing all 229 passengers and crew. Retired CBC reporter Pam Berman shares her memories of that night and the mark it left on our province.

A Palestinian advocacy group is inviting the people of Halifax to learn more about Palestinians. Yara Jamal with Free Palestine Halifax says the book club is open to everyone, and is a safe place for compassionate education and conversation.

On the side of a building in Berwick, Nigerian artist Ibe Ananaba has been working on a mural, rain or shine. The CBC's Erin MacInnis takes us on a trip to the valley to visualize some of his process. We also meet the owner of the building that's being painted bold colours.

Self-proclaimed book lover Josh Creighton of Halifax shares his suggestions for great reads to seek out this summer, including 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe, and 'Outliers' by Malcolm Gladwell.

Our culture columnist Tara Lynn Taylor takes us to Canning to tee up two world premier adaptations, Antigone and The Wind in the Willows. Plus, all the rhythm and regalia of the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo!

Four schools in Shelburne County are reopening on Wednesday after being closed for more than two weeks because of the historic wildfires there. Regional Executive Director for the Tri-County Regional Centre for Education, Jared Purdy, tells Portia about the challenges involved and what supports are available.

Crews have been working feverishly to put the finishing touches on the new public pool at Halifax's South Common. Portia popped by for a preview in advance of its opening to the public, and met one of the designers.

Businesses and homeowners across Nova Scotia are feeling the effects of the weekend's torrential rainfall. We hear from one small business owner about what the aftermath means for his iconic Bedford diner.

The province's Conservative government will not commit to proclaiming the Coastal Protection Act before the end of its mandate in 2025. Advocates for protecting our coastlines are not happy. We speak with Will Balser, coastal adaptation coordinator for the Ecology Action Centre.

In this week’s Health Hack, Mary Jane Hampton takes a look at how to approach nursing home conversations with loved ones, and how to choose the right one.

In the CBC series At the Table, we're exploring how tables spark conversations, feature great food and hold special memories for many. One table in a colourful room in a Lower Sackville, N.S., comic book shop is ground zero for all things geeky – and a safe space to explore gender identity.

A garden is taking shape at Northport Elementary in Cumberland County. It's not a secret garden, but there's a secret behind the garden – a student with a big heart who helped the garden grow. Information Morning's Katy Parsons met up with Ava Sellers and her principal.

Sean Fraser, the MP for Central Nova, is now the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure. He speaks with us about the future of housing.

A team from Harvard Medical School's Brigham and Women's Hospital presented a new study at an annual sleep conference in Indianapolis that looks at the correlations between consistent good sleep and a lower risk of premature death. To learn more, we're joined by Dr. Peter Lin.

Health authorities are bracing for a COVID surge this fall and a new round of boosters are expected to roll out in the weeks ahead. Columnist Dr. Peter Lin talks about variants, vaccines and how to protect yourself.

The United Church of Canada wants to hear from the LGBTQ community. They're hosting an engagement session for the first time in Halifax. Reverend Shaun Fryday joins us to talk about how the church is taking steps toward reconciliation.

Knowledge keepers across the country are fighting for a more inclusive history. They're looking to fill in the gaps in our official history with community archives featuring family photos, newspaper articles and deeply rooted memories. Sharon Murray, the archives adviser for the Council of Nova Scotia Archives, tells Portia what's being done to correct past mistakes.

Yesterday on the show, Reverend Shaun Fryday told us about ongoing efforts by the United Church of Canada to bridge the divide between organized religion and the LGBTQ community. Halifax advocate Dan MacKay says it's not only the church that has some pre-existing biases.

On September 1, new regulations on short-term rentals will come into effect in the Halifax Regional Municipality. Some advocates say it's a step in the right direction, others think the rules go too far.

As historic rainfall in Nova Scotia caused widespread flooding last week, crews jumped into action to help. The head of Canadian Mountain Rescue Atlantic describes a dramatic rescue, using a wire to get people across a raging flooded river.

Scientists recently made a jaw-dropping announcement at a conference on stem cell research. They created synthetic embryos using stem cells, instead of eggs and sperm. Dalhousie University bioethicist Françoise Baylis talks about the advancement and its ethical implications.

Halifax will soon play host to thousands of sailors from NATO countries when the inaugural Fleet Week kicks off September 7. We'll hear about why it's an important part of relationship-building and recruitment efforts in the Royal Canadian Navy.

Radon is a tasteless, colourless and odourless gas that is radioactive and occurs naturally in parts of our province. Mary Jane Hampton has a health hack about free radon testing for your home, which is both easy and important to do – and it could save you from health issues down the road.

Among the Halifax Public Libraries' newest acquisitions are memory kits, designed to help people with dementia. Information Morning's Jerry West took a trip to the Central Library, to find out more.

Reports of increased solar flares are sparking concerns of "an imminent internet apocalypse." But astronomers are putting those worries in perspective. We ask observatory keeper and astronomy instructor Tiffany Fields what increased sun activity actually means for people on Earth.

Information Morning's Feleshia Chandler brings us a piece marking half a century of hip-hop, looking back to hip-hop's earliest beginnings in this province. Hear from some of the artists who paved the way.

A program called 'Limitless' at the Nova Scotia Community College aims to help previously incarcerated people get back into society by giving them access to higher education. Laura Crosby shares her hope and anticipation of going back to school after completing a jail sentence.

The Get REAL Movement, a national non-profit, has launched a petition to reinstate Pride jerseys in the NHL. The Keep Pride in the Game campaign highlights the importance of league-wide support for the 2SLGBT community. Max Denley is with the Get Real Movement.

In this province, we have been through a hurricane, wildfires and flooding in less than a year. We speak with grief councillor Roy Ellis about protecting our mental health amid the chaos of climate disasters

Growers across the province have been struggling with dramatic weather changes that's left them with reduced crops or no crops at all. Hear from a farmer who says this season has been one of the hardest he's ever experienced. Plus, from the Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture.

Halifax city council is asking for staff reports on disallowing demolition until building permits have been issued and the establishment of an empty lot tax. The president of the Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia weighs in on the topic.

Asif Ilyas has gifted the simulator to the Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum. That's where Information Morning host Portia Clark took flight.

Frustrated and fearful: a lot of people are struggling in our current economy, including farmers. We get a rare peek behind the scenes and into the stark financial reality of one of the region's best known farms.

A group of teens in Montana have won a court case this week that's being examined closely around the world. They alleged that the state violated their right to a "clean and healthful environment" by promoting the use of fossil fuels. Wayne MacKay explains.

It's hurricane season again, and almost a year since post tropical storm Fiona caused so much damage to Atlantic Canada's coastline. Chris Surette and Jan-Sebastian LaPierre make the case for protecting our coastline, as changes to the climate and our population alter the shore.

Information Morning's film reviewer Carsten Knox reviews a few films farther away from the popcorn fare, including The Wrath of Becky, Daliland and more. He tells us what's worth seeking out, and what might be good to avoid.

The MLA for Hammonds Plains/Lucasville says very few homeowners have applied to rent temporary modular homes while their permanent homes are rebuilt. Housing Minister John Lohr responds.

What makes the Dartmouth Comic Arts Festival so special? The CBC's Sabine Antigua talks to three local artists to find out.

A new ongoing project is aimed at investigating how Canadian youth are dealing with online harm. Suzie Dunn with Dalhousie's school of law spoke with Portia Clark about mitigating online dangers at school and at home.

Citadel Hill and Halifax's airport are just a couple of big properties in H.R.M. that have recently started using robotic lawn mowers. The Lawn Guy owner Steve Kamperman supplied Citadel Hill's six lawn robots. He met up with Information Morning's Feleshia Chandler.

About 1,800 CUPE educational support workers who have been on strike for more than a month in the Halifax region have reached a tentative deal with the Halifax Regional Centre for Education. CUPE local 5047 president Chris Melanson brings us the details.

Caroline Brooks, from the band The Good Lovelies, was in Halifax to perform a show. While here, she stopped by Gorsebrook Junior High to host a songwriting workshop with some students. Information Morning's Feleshia Chandler dropped by.

Ashley Thomas from Halifax played on Team Canada's first all-women's soccer team to compete at the Special Olympics World Games. Her team won a bronze medal in Berlin, with Ashley assisting the winning goal. She talks about her trip of a lifetime!

A new care home geared toward Black Nova Scotians is proposed to open later this year and some advocates say it's been a long time coming. Sharon Davis-Murdoch from the Health Association of African Canadians tells us how it's a step toward a more culturally competent healthcare system.

Have you learned a new language this summer? French? Spanish? What about stallion? The CBC's Sabine Antigua drops by a hands-on, seasonal program run by the Halifax Lancers called 'How to Speak Horse.'

Many people are still trying to deal with the damage caused by last month's flooding in Nova Scotia. First Onsite is one of many remediation and recovery companies helping with those efforts. Peter Keefe is the director of operations for First Onsite for the Atlantic provinces

With American actors joining writers on the picket lines, film and TV production in Nova Scotia could be affected. A representative for ACTRA Maritimes, the local branch of the Canadian actors union, joins us to offer some possibilities for what this labour action south of the border could mean for productions and jobs here in Nova Scotia.

Pride celebrations are underway across Halifax. Residents of Ocean Breeze are gearing up for their second community Pride march after COVID postponed previous celebrations.

Nova Scotia's film production business is getting a big new sound stage built here in Halifax. Mike Volpe is a film and TV producer in Halifax with Topsail Productions. He talks about what a soundstage could mean for the industry.

Insight into the world of foster parenting: Kathleen Foster-Alfred has written about her experiences fostering in rural Nova Scotia, in her new book "We Have a Child For You."

Monica's News is an independent feature film being shot in and around Halifax this month. The CBC's Carsten Knox pays a visit to set to chat with the film's writer-director Pamela Gallant and its nine-year-old star Polly Gallant-McLean.

Nova Scotia , New Brunswick and P.E.I. are currently exploring whether registered psychiatric nurses (RPNs) could help to augment health-care systems in the Maritimes. Cindy MacQuarrie, the senior director of interprofessional practice and learning at Nova Scotia Health spoke to Portia about a recent study done on the issue.

Halifax musician Izra Fitch and her band have a brand new song. But not all has been well with the Halifax musician, who six months ago began to experience seizures. Izra talks about how that unexpected health challenge has changed how she performs and writes her music.

Just because a food item is past its best-before date doesn't mean it's no good. The House of Commons Committee on Agriculture has suggested eliminating best-before labels off of some food products... which just might take some pressure off the rising cost of food in Canada.

Sugar has been blamed for everything from epidemic levels of obesity, to kids' poor performance in school. But does that mean all sugar is bad? How much sugar is too much? Information Morning's nutrition columnist Jennifer Brady joins us to talk about that.

CBC's Sabine Antigua asks drag performers Diana B. Tease, Mya Foxx, and Queera Bang for advice on everything from getting over stage fright and hangovers, to the secret to spotting relationship red flags and making lifelong friends.

The city of Halifax is bustling this week with people arriving for the North American Indigenous Games. Whether you're a visitor or a resident, Jan Sebastian-LaPierre has some tips for adventures around the HRM.

Meet Halifax soccer player Ashley Thomas, who is heading to Berlin, Germany, for the first Special Olympics World Games since 2019. She's a member of Team Canada's first all-women's soccer team.

Our culture columnist Tara Lynn Taylor looks at this week in music and theatre! That includes a gospel concert in Cherry Brook, a historic bluegrass festival in Ellershouse, and a romantic comedy set in Stewiacke.

Halifax Regional Municipality has contracted about fifty volunteers to help sift through the rubble from homes damaged or destroyed in the Tantallon wildfire. Team Rubicon Canada's Chief Operating Officer Steve MacBeth describes the wildfire recovery efforts.

It's music festival season! Our A for Adventure guys Chris Surrette and Jan-Sebastien LaPierre join us with tips to keep you rocking out – and camping out – at music festivals all summer, no matter the conditions.

Halifax is hosting its first-ever fashion week! Hear from Solitha Shortte, one of the creators of the inaugural event, and Melanie Mundan, a Hubbards-based designer who will showcase her work on closing night.

Screen Nova Scotia is building a sound stage near Exhibition Park. Executive director Laura MacKenzie tells us what that could mean for the local film industry.

A tiny Zen Buddhist temple now stands on the Purcell's Cove Road near Halifax, perhaps the only one of its kind in the country. Koun Franz is a Soto Zen Buddhist priest and abbot of the temple. He gives the CBC's Carsten Knox a tour.

A group of senior men are making toys for kids who lost everything in the wildfires. The friendship between two men — one in Ontario and one now here in Nova Scotia — is what started this goodwill effort.

The Canadian Federation of Students Nova Scotia talks about housing realities for students across the province returning to class next week.

Quinn Legg joins us in the studio. He recently graduated from the Automotive Service and Repair program at NSCC.

Twila Grosse, the newly elected MLA for the Preston riding, joins us to talk about what got her into politics and what she is hoping to do in office.

Amid the high cost of living and rental shortages, some post-secondary students have been left out in the cold. NSCC's Manager for Housing and Student Life Chauncey Kennedy talks about what he's hearing from students and how the college is trying to help.

With another summer in the rearview mirror, Canadians are shifting back to regular schedules for work, school and sleep. Our house doctor Peter Lin outlines some of the health risks associated with lack of sleep and talks about ways to improve your sleep health.

Personal insecurity, job insecurity, environmental insecurity. Writer, filmmaker and political organizer Astra Taylor tells us who profits from this age of insecurity we are living in. She's this year's CBC Massey lecturer.

Global Affairs Canada recently updated its international travel advisory to warn 2SLGBTQ travelers that they may face discrimination in some parts of the United States. Taum Pham, chair of the Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project, shares his reaction.

From Atom Egoyan's film The Seven Veils to Patricia Arquette's Gonzo Girl, our film reviewer Carsten Knox talks about what he's seeing while attending the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, the biggest film festival in the country!

This Saturday, the Halifax Newcomer Choir is hosting a community sing-along as part of this year's Fringe Festival.

Information Morning's Feleshia Chandler speaks with Sandra Wang, a community design student at Dalhousie University who's researching why so many inclusive spaces in Halifax are disappearing – and how the city can better preserve them.

The province is asking for public input on its environmental assessment process and wants to take into account the concept of netukulimk, the traditional Mi'kmaw practice of land management. We hear from Clifford Paul with the Unama'ki Institute of Natural Resources.

Vaping devices were supposed to help people to stop smoking, but research appears to show e-cigarettes have had the opposite effect. Mary Jane Hampton looks at that in this week's health hack.

Morocco's 6.8 earthquake late Friday killed more than 2,100 people and destroyed villages in the mountains around Marrakech. We reach Halifax geological professor John Calder in Marrakech, to hear his first hand account of the earthquake and its aftermath.

Authur Gaudreau keeps tabs on the comings and goings of Halifax businesses through his popular blog, Halifax ReTales. We ask for a summer recap that includes the relocation of Bearley's House of Blues, the closing of John's Lunch, and grocery price tracking!

Atlantic News is about to celebrate its 50th anniversary. For more than half of that time, owners Michele and Stephen Gerard have run the newspaper and magazine store. Now they're moving away and selling the business. We find out what the future holds

Interest rates have steadily climbed, and some homeowners are paying double or triple what they were before those hikes started. Tania Bourassa-Ochoa, a senior specialist with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, talks about the effects of those rate increases.

In this week's culture column, Tara Lynn Taylor brings us behind the curtain of the 43rd Annual Atlantic International Film Festival, which is showcasing more than 100 feature and short films.

The provincial government wants Nova Scotians to send feedback on its environmental assessment process, but where do you even start? We talked to the Ecology Action Centre's Karen McKendry about this public consultation process.

The Atlantic International Film Festival kicks off tonight! Fawzia Mirza is the director and screenwriter behind the festival's opening night gala film Queen of My Dreams. This new feature film follows an intergenerational, mother-daughter story between Cape Breton and Pakistan

Many Haligonians were upset about a proposal before city council this week, to allow encampments on the Halifax Common. That idea was voted down, but tents will be allowed in other city parks. Max Chauvin is HRM's director of housing and homelessness.

When Carol Langille heard our recent story about the difficulties of booking accessible hotel rooms for people with physical disabilities, she knew she had to reach out. Langille lost her leg almost a decade ago, so she and her husband often stay at hotels in Halifax or Dartmouth while attending prosthetic services in the city. Langille tells CBC's Erin MacInnis about the system she's developed to ensure she gets the accessible room she needs... and how exhausting it can be to have to self-advocate over and over.

According to Obesity Canada, more than 3.7 million Canadians are affected by vascular diseases. The cost to the healthcare system is more than $30-billion annually. Our house doctor Peter Lin joins us for a better understanding of these conditions.

Council debated where to put new homeless encampments last night. We'll hear from some of the people affected by that plan, including from a street outreach nurse and someone who is living in a tent in Halifax's Grand Parade.

Learn about a movement to broaden the list of composers being taught at post-secondary music schools, and why academic Philip Ewell believes the historical 'canon of greatness' has been exclusively white and male for too long.

Halifax Regional Council voted last night on its Homelessness Strategy Update. Councillors passed five of the six motions in the report, but voted down a motion to allow encampments on the Common. Host Portia Clark interviews HRM deputy mayor and councilor Sam Austin.

Administrators say school attendance is down in this province and that's bad for both students and their classes. Scott Armstrong, chair of the Public School Administrator Association of Nova Scotia, looks at why that's happening and the impact it has on both kids and teachers.

The Salvation Army is activating services to help people who may need it this weekend. Disaster Services Specialist John Bignell tells us what they have planned.

With Hurricane Lee approaching and a record number of people sleeping outside in Halifax right now, we check in with Downtown Halifax's Street Navigator Lucas Goltz to find out how he's helping people to prepare for the storm.

The Canadian National Institute for the Blind released its new five-year strategic plan today, called "The Way Forward." The goal is a barrier-free future for blind and partially-sighted people across the country. COO Angela Bonfanti joins us to talk about that.

The province's immigrant settlement association is looking for a new leader. Outgoing CEO Jennifer Watts tells us about the challenges and rewards of the job.

Lucas Goltz, the program coordinator for Downtown Halifax's navigator outreach program, provides direct support to unhoused people. We talk with him about the options for people sleeping rough and how tent encampments fared during the storm .

In this week's culture column, the hype behind Hopscotch! How the Halifax festival is bringing Eminem's longtime tour DJ and a Grammy nominated hip hop duo to Halifax for the first time. Plus, calling it wraps on the 43rd Atlantic International Film Festival.

We ask the Department of Education why it's dropped the award-winning book by Angie Thomas from its curriculum in Nova Scotia schools. The Hate You Give has been widely banned in the United States.

During post-tropical storm Lee, you have come across photos and videos of people who took risks as they approached flooded areas and pounding waves. We talk with the president of Build Nova Scotia, which oversees infrastructure on the Halifax Waterfront and Peggys Cove.

Jen Powley was well known in Halifax for her fight for the rights of people with disabilities to live independently. She had multiple sclerosis, but she didn't let the disease stop her from making a difference in the lives of other Nova Scotians. Friend and colleague Carrie Ernst describes her legacy.

Is crisis the wrong way to label Cana's housing situation? Ricardo Tranjan addresses that question in his book, the Tenant Class. Instead, he argues the system is working the way it is designed to. Tranjan tells us about his research on the problems with housing markets.

On August 9th, lightning damaged the Municipality of Queen's water treatment facility. A boil water order has been in effect ever since. Our Community Contact Susan MacLeod talks about what that has meant for residents, businesses, schools, and the local hospital.

Storm surge from post-tropical storm Lee made the road and bridge in and out of Green Bay almost impassable. Nancy MacIntosh's family owns MacLeod Cottages and Green Bay RV Park. She told the CBC's Erin MacInnis about the treacherous conditions in the community.

After receiving two complaints, the Department of Education has dropped the award-winning young adult novel The Hate You Give from its recommended reading resource list in Nova Scotia Schools. We hear from a group of students who have read the book.

In this week's column, Chris Surette and Jan-Sebastien Lapierre talk about hiking opportunities for this season, including Hike Nova Scotia's fall series and a trail at Ski Wentworth that you can get to this time of year by chairlift!

Sometimes during storms, much needed telecommunications become unavailable. Rhonda Lantz, who lives near Mahone Bay, speaks with the CBC's Carsten Knox about losing internet service during post-tropical storm Lee. We also hear from her service provider Eastlink.

The Canadian NGO Oceans North recently completed a study into the feasibility of retrofitting lobster boats to make them electric. Brent Dancey, director of Marine Climate Action at Oceans North, explains the idea to Information Morning's Jerry West.

Many people are outraged that the Houston government has decided to not get rid of non-disclosure agreements. Nova Scotia's justice minister could not explain the reasoning for the decision. Hear reaction from Ron Pink, a labour lawyer who has worked on the issue of NDAs.

Hear from the owner of Venus Envy and the leader of The Youth Project about how they're supporting members of the 2SLGBT community who are feeling overwhelmed by the tense demonstrations over inclusive school programs and policies.

Host Anthony Morgan and Executive Producer Sue Dando are in Halifax for conversations and to screen a documentary looking at how archaeology helps tell more of the story behind the Underground Railroad, including how staff at a hotel on the American side of Niagara Falls helped get enslaved people to freedom in Canada.

The image of the starving student living on ramen noodles and Kraft Dinner is part of the mythology of post-secondary life. But the harsh reality is that food insecurity on campus is a long-standing and growing problem. Our nutrition columnist Jennifer Brady explains.

In the 1 Million March 4 Children some protesters wore visible signs of their Muslim faith. But Professor Syed Adnan Hussain says objecting to LGBTQ rights has little to do with core Islamic beliefs.

We check out this year's Lunenburg Doc Fest, as it celebrates its 10th year. Plus, a new play at Neptune and a new digital gallery where art explores the question: "What kind of future do you dream of?"

Our recent stories about how the department of education chooses which books to include or remove from the classroom has sparked a lot of conversations. Késa Munroe-Anderson is an education professor and former Director of Race Relations Equity and Inclusion with the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission. She talks about why she agrees with the decision to remove novels like THUG from classroom discussion.

Food Banks Canada released its first-ever Poverty Report Cards for every province and territory. Nova Scotia got the worst grade in the entire country. We dig into the report with the CEO of Food Banks Canada and find out policy suggestions for a better way forward.

Research shows that flood damage is the number one cost associated with climate change in Canada. Yet in this province, it's not easy to get your hands on accurate flood risk maps. Some are even kept hidden from the public. The CBC's Tom Murphy has been looking into this.

Nova Scotia Health has announced a plan to curb a common problem in medical care. It's the issue of missed appointments. And the solution? A new telephone number. Our healthcare columnist Mary Jane Hampton explains.

Autism Aviators is launching again, in partnership with Nova Scotia's two commercial airports, after being grounded since the pandemic. We ask Cynthia Carroll with Autism Nova Scotia to talk about how the program helps ease some of the stressors for travellers with autism.

The founder of Rolling Stone Magazine is facing criticism for his recent remarks suggesting that women and Black musicians didn't "articulate" at the level of the white, male rock stars featured in his new book. We ask NSCAD University musicologist Jacqueline Warwick to unpack this.

On Gottingen Street, you’ll see pricy condominiums, vegan stores, cafes and even artisanal doughnuts. One North End executive director Rodney Small says it wasn't always that way, in the first of a series of gentrification interviews with Information Morning's Feleshia Chandler.

Dalhousie University's MacEachen Institute for Public Policy and Governance is hosting three scenario planning sessions to explore how the tourism industry can better support people with disabilities. Principal investigator Kevin Quigley and accessibility advocate Kevin Penny join us.

Colder weather is on the horizon and so are the respiratory viruses that come with it. Influenza. COVID-19. And more. Our house doctor Peter Lin looks at how to avoid infection, including immunity from vaccines.

If you're a union member with a complaint about harassment, your main option for dealing with it has been to go to the union. A recent decision from the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal could change that. Our legal columnist Wayne MacKay tells us why.

We find out what happened after a stack of plywood blew off the top of a construction site in Halifax during post-tropical storm Lee, causing a stir on social media.

After midnight on Sept. 29th, 2003, Hurricane Juan made landfall near Prospect with sustained winds of 157 kilometres an hour. To talk about the storm 20 years later, we reach Chis Fogarty from the Canadian Hurricane Centre. He wrote a doctoral thesis on the storm.

Our film reviewer Carsten Knox looks at three new (and newish) international movies. You can watch Flora And Son and Jawan in cinemas and a Spanish version of The Great Seduction on streaming.

The federal and provincial governments just announced 222 new public housing units for Nova Scotia. But critics worry some of the affordable units already built and being rented in Halifax, could soon disappear. CBC investigative reporter Shaina Luck looks into this. 

Police made arrests and handed out tickets during a rowdy homecoming-related street party on Sunday. Caitlin Lees lives in the party zone with her family. She is part of a group of households asking for a public meeting with the city's mayor, police chief, and Dalhousie's president.

Our healthcare columnist Mary Jane Hampton looks at how evidence is mounting for the use of psilocybin, better known as magic mushrooms, as an effective treatment for depression. Even though the drug itself is still illegal here in Canada.

Our culture columnist Tara Lynn Taylor tells us about Pawâkan Macbeth, a reimagining of the Shakespeare classic that captures Cree history. Plus, how the African Nova Scotia Music Association is celebrating 25 years at its annual awards show this week.

Our nutrition columnist Jennifer Brady talks about the significance of Nova Scotia getting an 'F' on Food Banks Canada's first ever report card on poverty. It was the only failing grade in the country.

Researchers have created an add-on for a web browser that blocks deceptive ads and malicious downloads. The software is called Trident. It uses AI to achieve nearly 100 percent effectiveness. Our tech columnist Nur Zincir-Heywood looks at how it works.

Our A for Adventure duo Chris Surette and Jan-Sebastien Lapierre talk about the first on a list of hidden gem communities they've been exploring recently... Musquodoboit Harbour. It's home to a great beach, hiking trail, canoe route... even clams and cupcakes!

At this free space program for Black, Indigenous, and young people of colour, kids have been exploring lunar curiosities and uncovering the challenges that astronauts are facing in the ground-breaking Artemis missions . The CBC's Rose Murphy dropped by to check it out.

Chris Wilcox has died at age 82. He founded the Scotia Festival of Music, attracting the best of the classical music world to Nova Scotia for almost 40 years. Hear from retired CBC music producer Jeff Reilly, who was a friend and worked with Chris throughout his career.

The Municipality of the District of Lunenburg hired an engineering firm to create flood risk maps for the area. It later withdrew those maps. We speak to the municipality's CAO about what went wrong with that project and what they're doing about concerns of flooding in the district.

Bruce Springsteen recently announced he's postponing his remaining 2023 tour dates, including his Canadian shows. Springsteen is recovering from peptic ulcer disease. Our house doctor Peter Lin explains more about the condition and its link to a germ called H-Pylori.

Lisa Yang is the program manager for the accidental drug poisoning crisis "community of practice" at St John Ambulance.

Women who have dense breasts often need more screening than mammograms. But that can be hard to come by, as cancer survivor Elizabeth Shein tells us. We also hear from a founder of Dense Breasts Canada and a medical advisor for the Nova Scotia Breast Screening Program.

Sections of Halifax are changing quickly, as developers put up new buildings in areas previously dominated by lower density housing. What does that mean for the people and businesses in those areas? We ask Ren Thomas with Dalhousie University's School of Planning.

Premier Danielle Smith's government has been taking aim at the federal government's draft clean energy regulations. The campaign is running in Alberta, Ontario, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Brenna Walsh with the Ecology Action Centre looks into what the ads say.

The organization in charge of most Canadian varsity sports is changing who qualifies for scholarships and how the funding is doled out. We talk about what this shift will mean for students Tim Maloney, Dalhousie University's executive director of athletics and recreation.

In the wake of another large street party near Dalhousie University, we reach out to a city official in Waterloo to see how they're handling similar partying. Nicole Papke, director of municipal enforcement services, talks about their task force to tackle unsanctioned street gatherings.

Local fundraiser and activist Liz LeClair recently filed a civil suit in which she alleges sexual harassment and sexual assault against Colin MacDonald, a co-founder of Clearwater Seafood. None of the allegations have been tested in court. Portia interviews Liz LeClair and her lawyer.

Two families in Lunenburg County recently took the plunge to revitalize some historic buildings. They've since learned they'd have to bring them up to today’s fire and accessibility codes. And that's turned out to be more than they bargained for. The CBCs Haley Ryan has the story.

The longest-running segment on CBC Radio came to an end this week, after 84 years. The National Research Council 'time signal' has played every day on CBC Radio One since 1939. On Monday, October 9th it aired for the last time. Here's some reaction, and the reason why.

Halifax's art at night festival is back! Our culture columnist Tara Lynn Taylor gives us a sneak peek at some sound-based projects and even a psychedelic portrait studio! Plus, Centre Stage Theatre presents the comedy classic Blithe Spirit.

Hearing loss can creep into your life, slowly changing the way you interact with people, sights and sounds. Luckily, it's also treatable. In this week's health hack, columnist Mary Jane Hampton looks at the insidious ailment that is hearing loss and how to help.

A high-profile local sexual assault case will be decided in a civil action, rather than a criminal case. Our legal columnist Wayne MacKay will look at that decision and how common is it to see civil cases for sexual assault, instead of criminal cases.

Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister John Lohr introduced new legislation yesterday to give himself new powers to approve housing developments, and bypass city officials. We ask HRM Mayor Mike Savage for his take on this latest move that treads on municipal territory.

In the age of increasingly violent storms, fires, and floods, the Council of Nova Scotia Archives is working to protect some of the province's most vulnerable artifacts and documents from natural disasters. CBC's Erin MacInnis spoke to the archives advisor at the council, Sharon Murray.

The province is abandoning the Atlantic Loop project. Nova Scotia is instead investing in more onshore wind and solar energy, and expanding our transmission link with New Brunswick. Rachel Doran from Clean Energy Canada weighs in.

A film called Mi’kma’ki Gwitna’q is having great success on the film festival circuit. The film follows traditional birch bark canoe makers in Newfoundland, and it is a local connection. Wendell Collier is its producer and director. Nova Scotia artist Shalan narrates the film.

Hollywood studios are changing their movie release dates to make way as Taylor Swift's concert tour takes to the big screen. And for those who aren't fans, our film reviewer Carsten Knox tees up what else you can watch, from The Royal Hotel in theatres to Fair Play on streaming.

The Houston government has unveiled funding for 200 prefabricated shelters, a 52-unit tiny home community, and a designated winterized campground with RV and trailer hook-ups. Minister of Community Services Trevor Boudreau talks about the plans.

New Brunswick already has a tiny home community, similar to the one the Houston government has announced it intends to build in Lower Sackville. Warren Maddox, executive director of Fredericton Homeless Shelters, shares his concerns and reaction to Nova Scotia's plans.

Tom Urbaniak is a professor of political science at Cape Breton University, where he teaches municipal politics. We ask for his thoughts on the legislation to give Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister John Lohr new powers, that is speeding its way through the House.

In today's culture column, Tara Lynn Taylor tells us how this week Halifax's ReJigged Festival will celebrate Celtic traditions, Linda Carvery and Holly Arsenault will perform jazz and two JUNO artists will flexi their improvisational muscles with a prominent pianist!

This week, health consultant and columnist Mary Jane Hampton rolls up her sleeves and shares advice about getting your flu and COVID vaccines. We also ask her what kind of vaccines are available for pneumonia and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

A new bill gives Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister John Lohr the power to approve housing developments directly, without consulting the municipality. It will also freeze all municipal permit and development fees for two years. We ask Minister Lohr about that legislation.

Federal Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has announced a deal on a renewable energy plan with Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston and New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs. Ecology Action Centre energy co-ordinator Katharine Turner shares her perspective.

Scholars and historians from across the globe will be in Halifax, for the Universities Studying Slavery Conference. It's the first time the conference is being held outside the United States. Distinguished local academics Dr. Afua Cooper and Dr. Sylvia Hamilton are guest speakers.

Minister John Lohr has said he's setting aside the province's long awaited housing strategy, while his government concentrates on taking action instead. We ask Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia executive director Michael Kabalen for his take on that decision.

In Halifax, one group of girls met last week, to make their plans to attend Taylor Swift's Eras box-office hit concert film -- friendship bracelets, album-inspired outfits and all! Information Morning's Jerry West was there.

Chris Surette and Jan-Sebastien Lapierre bring us to another place on their list of hidden gems to explore in the province. In this week's edition, we go to the Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark where there are waterfalls, horseback tours, hiking trails and more!.

In August, the province announced a one-time, $2500 grant for licensed fisheries impacted by the wildfires last spring. But some fishers on the South Shore say that's a 'drop in the bucket' compared to what they've lost. They're holding out hope for more financial assistance.

The war between Israel and Hamas is prompting conversations about what's allowed and what's off limits under international humanitarian law (or the rules of war). To talk about that, we're joined by Robert Huish, associate professor of international development studies at Dalhousie University.

Longtime agri-business Sawler Gardens in Berwick, is closing its doors after almost 65 years. Karen Foster, an expert in rural and sustainable futures, sheds light on the wider impact of this closure and others like it on the local food system and economy.

A Halifax woman and her sailing partner are headed to the Pan American Games in Santiago. The international sporting event is a big deal for Madeline Gillis and Galen Richardson, who are also trying to secure a berth on Canada's sailing team for the next summer Olympic Games.

Millions of Canadians are using Ozempic for weight loss, even though its intended to help fight Type 2 diabetes. We ask Dr. Michael Mindrum about the drug's surging popularity, as well as its advantages and drawbacks. Dr. Mindrum practices internal medicine and obesity medicine.

Thousands of people turned out to see Michelle Obama speak at the Scotiabank Centre. Including Prossy Nontongo, who helps women in several African countries attend post secondary school. She shares her experience at the event and what brought here from Uganda in the first place.

For a new pilot project to address homelessness in the province, the Nova Scotia government has earmarked $7.5 million to build 200 temporary rapid-response shelters. Amy King is the founder and CEO of Pallet, the American company producing those shelters.

Tenants are taking their frustrations to the Residential Tenancies Program, after spending three months unable to drink the tap water at their apartment building near Liverpool. Information Morning's Erin MacInnis brings us the story.

Halifax Regional Police has asked for additional money to fund 24 new positions. Acting police chief Don MacLean joins us in the studio to talk about that budget request, long-term absences and vacancies within the force and expectations of change as Halifax's first Black police chief.

Dalhousie University will offer a new scholarship named for African Nova Scotian trailblazer Senator Don Oliver, to provide financial support and mentorship to Black students across the province. The scholarship was created by Oliver's friend - entrepreneur Wade Dawe. We reached Senator Oliver and Wade Dawe to talk about it.

New proposed legislation would grant Housing Minister John Lohr the power to approve any development in HRM without consulting municipal officials. Find out why Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia president Sandra Barss thinks that Bill 239 could undercut heritage protections.

Andrew Boyne from the Department of Natural Resources and Renewables tells us why trappers are targetting coyotes on the Bay to Bay trail, and whether dog owners should be concerned.

How the fall sitting of the provincial legislature has gone so far, including fallout from the Conservative government's controversial housing Bill 3-29. Political reporter Brian Flinn joins us for a look at that, as well as healthcare and highway development in the Premier's riding.

It's been five months since wildfires destroyed 151 homes in the Tantallon/Hammonds Plains area. One of the first people to respond to the wildfire call was District Fire Chief Amos Robia . Portia met up with him for a tour of the former fire zone, to see what's changed.

Culture columnist Tara Lynn Taylor introduces us to a new Queer & Trans Playwriting Unit that's bringing underrepresented stories to stages in Halifax and across Canada. Plus, find out which literary luminaries are taking part in this year's AfterWords Festival.

The housing crisis has meant immense strain on service providers, as staffing challenges are a consideration with each new supported housing project. The CEO of the North End Community Health Centre talks about that, in the context of new projects announced by the province..

Is this respiratory virus season any worse than others? In this week's health hack, columnist Mary Jane Hampton lets us know how to keep tabs on the rise and fall of flu, COVID-19 and RSV cases in this province.

This week, Cycling Nova Scotia held its first bike summit since the pandemic to discuss solutions for active transportation, from rider education to improving infrastructure. The CBC's Sabine Antigua dropped by the summit.

A new report finds missed work days, lower productivity and lost income due to menopause symptoms cost the Canadian economy an estimated $3.5 billion a year. We take a closer look with Shawna O'Hearn, one of the contributors of the report Menopause and Work in Canada.

The Modern Mi'kma'ki Podcast aims to untangle colonial history and wrestle with cultural teachings. Three Mi'kmaw women host the four-part series, including award-winning Mi'kmaq journalist and professor Trina Roache. She tells us more about the podcast.

After at least one incident where several coyotes approached a person and their pet on the Bay to Bay Trail, the Department of Natural Resources and Renewables contracted a wildlife trapper to set leg hold traps. Why Hope Swinimer says there are better methods.

Post-secondary students have been waiting for a housing strategy geared to their needs since 2021. Georgia Saleski, executive director of Students Nova Scotia, says the new housing plan is a sign of hope, but lacks specifics on how to solve the student housing crisis.

Hannah Wood, chair of the Halifax Peninsula chapter of the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN), weighs in on the provincial government's new five-year housing plan called Our Homes: Action for Housing.

Tech columnist Nur Zincir-Heywood explains how customers of the website Booking.com are being targeted by a sophisticated email scam. Emails sent from noreply@booking.com ask users to hand over banking information or their reservation will be cancelled.

Recently released data shows there were 17,234 physical violence incidents recorded in the 2022-23 school year in Nova Scotia. Teachers Union president Ryan Lutes says teachers have been sounding the alarm for years. He talks about the current situation and possible next steps.

As the crisis in the Middle East deepens, the federal government is planning for a mass evacuation of Canadians from Lebanon. Senator Peter Boehm led the 2006 evacuations of Lebanon. He talks about that operation and how it compares with the current situation.

The province's new five-year housing strategy, representing at least $1 billion in spending, outlines how the government plans to address the housing crisis. But some critics and advocates say there are gaps. Portia asks Housing Minister John Lohr about that.

In an email, a teacher recounts incidents of violence at her school, including a recent fight that led to a hold and secure. Plus, we ask the president of the Psychologists in Schools Association what could be the root of students' behaviour and how much schools are able to help.

Hal-Con has grown from a small sci-fi convention into the biggest pop culture event in the region. April Baird shares her own journey with Hal-Con, starting off as a volunteer and now as the director of design.

Time to butter the popcorn! Our film reviewer Carsten Knox reviews three new movies opening in cinemas. One film won the Palme D'Or, the biggest prize at the Cannes Film Festival. Another stars two likeable actors, but Carsten says the film is not worthy of their talent.

The National Farmers Union says Canada is experiencing a nationwide farmland crisis. Younger, newer, and smaller-sized farmers are struggling to find and acquire land. Hear how Rob Veinotte, who runs Edible Earth Farm in Goodwood, made it happen by taking a roundabout way.

An artist in Maine is asking people to send letters and poetry for the people of Lewiston, in the wake of the mass shooting. Information Morning's Erin MacInnis spoke to Lisa Simpson, who runs Two Bays Poetry Pen Pals, a poetry exchange between Atlantic Canada and Maine.

For Hallowe'en, The Villains Theatre presents Ghost, an evening that will include everything from "body-horror burlesque" to an "experimental ghost opera." Our culture columnist Tara Lynn Taylor also takes us to Nova Scotia Music Week. Plus, Mocean Dance presents PLAY!

With more incentives on the table to switch to heat pumps, we'll look at when it makes sense to switch to a heat pump... and what it could mean for the power grid.

The Prime Minister announced a number of new measures aimed at getting Atlantic Canadians off oil, including new programs to make it easier to afford the installation of heat pumps. To talk about that, Efficiency Nova Scotia's heat and energy expert Barry Walker joins us.

When the Ocean Came to Town is about Gretchen, who wants to be by the ocean all the time, but gains new perspective when a storm is on its way and the ocean threatens the house she lives in. Meet the author Sal Sawler and the illustrator Emma Fitzgerlad.

Jack Wong's new children's book The Words We Share launches tomorrow night at Woozles.

The Red Spruce Mental Health Centre recently opened its doors to students at Acadia University. Soon they'll extend services to the public as well. Professor Tanya Surette tells us more about their free, student-run counselling service.

An Italian developer has turned his love affair with Nova Scotia into a video game called The Cooking Class. It's a first-person survival game and the player has to escape a rural home armed only with a flashlight. Edoardo Vitali, who owns Another Development Company, spoke with CBC's Erin MacInnis.

A Halloween treat for soccer fans in Halifax... and one last chance to see a legend of the game. Christine Sinclair and the Canadian gold medal winning women's team are playing a game against Brazil in Halifax tonight. Signa Butler from CBC sports tells us what to expect.

Nina Newington and Lisa Proulx, members of Citizen Scientists of Southwest Nova Biosphere, talk about the importance of a recent discovery made during a kayak trip on Goldsmith Lake – seemingly old growth trees, along with a protected lichen species.

Chris and Jan from A for Adventure talk about what you can learn this winter, to prepare for future adventures.

A new U.S. study from researchers at Yale University is providing fresh insight into what happens to our brains when we interact with others via Zoom versus in person meetings. Our house doctor Peter Lin has the details.

Nature Nova Scotia and the Ecology Action Centre have joined forces on a campaign urging the provincial government to amend and strengthen the Provincial Parks Act, in order to close loop holes and prevent future development proposals on protected park land.

Angela Bishop, executive director of the Housing Trust of Nova Scotia, talks about how her group is planning to turn a motel in Lunenburg into mixed-income housing for health care workers. Plus, plans for Bridgewater and Guysborough as part of the same project.

A novel about family... lost and found. Amanda Peters talks about her book, The Berry Pickers. It explores what happens when a Mi'kmaq family's child goes missing while they're doing seasonal work at a farm in Maine.

Our healthcare columnist Mary Jane Hampton looks at how far-away tragedies can cause "vicarious trauma" for the people bearing witness.

Local music professor and Beatles fan Steven Baur talks about how the Fab Four have released a new single called Now and Then, thanks in part to the power of AI. The song was written by John Lennon, but not recorded by the band before his death.

As Scotiabank moves to more online banking, it's closing branches across Atlantic Canada. We talk to Thea Boyanowsky, who co-owns a bakery and cafe next to a Scotiabank in Annapolis Royal, about how the move will negatively affect her business and community.

A frank conversation with Liberal MLA Tony Ince about the challenges he experienced living on the streets as a young person, and how the experience informs his view on the current housing crisis this province is experiencing.

Hear about a panel discussion called 'Perspectives on Alcohol in the Music Industry' that's taking place at Nova Scotia Music Week. Social worker and clinic therapist Errin Williams put the panel together.

A professional hockey player died last week when a skate blade struck him in the neck during a game. Back in 2018, Nova Scotia hockey player Bailey Fraser suffered a similar injury and survived. We talk to him about renewed calls to make neck guards mandatory.

Tara Lynn Taylor takes us to the symphony, two film festivals, and A Midsummer Night's Dream: the '80s edition!

We touch base with the chair of a community group in Musquodoboit Harbour that's been battling homelessness there... in a place lacking shelters and other crucial resources.

Recent domestic violence cases in Nova Scotia are renewing calls for a concerted response to the problem. Hear more about the push to declare it a public health emergency... and how such a move could help save the women's lives.

A new report concludes that Fisheries and Oceans Canada lacks dependable data to sustainably manage commercial fisheries and protect fish stocks from overfishing. We ask marine conservationist Katie Schleit, with Oceans North, what this means for Canada's oceans.

This winter, the non-profit volunteer organization 902 Man Up will run a new shelter in Dartmouth. Local councillor Sam Austin talks about the shelter with the CBC's Haley Ryan. Portia also interviews Marcus James, cofounder of 902 Man Up.

Hike Nova Scotia has been running a challenge to complete hiking trails in various regions of the province. You can earn badges along the way, including a new badge for the Cliffs of Fundy Geopark. Find out more from Janet Barlow, executive director of Hike Nova Scotia.

A local expert weighs in on the American Ornithological Society's decision to change certain bird names that haven't aged well. David Harris is the chair of the Wildlife Habitat Canada Board, and co-hosts The Bird Hour for Cape Breton's Information Morning.

We connect with Leisha Seymour, she's executive director of the John Howard Society of Nova Scotia. It operates supportive housing for men leaving jail who are at risk of homelessness. We ask are the barriers people face after release, that might keep them unhoused.

Curious Sounds is the creation of Canadian chef and recording artist Roger Mooking, and Halifax-based author frasesca ekwayasi. The collaboration is different than anything they've ever done individually. It combines interviews, music, visual art and short literary pieces.

There are an increasing number of ways to access health care, but that raises the problem of how to navigate such a range of options. Nova Scotia Health has unveiled a new app, designed to help with that. Mary Jane Hampton talks about it in this week's Health Hacks column.

Kimm Kent, co-founder of Peer Outreach Support Services and Education, talks about how she'll highlight the challenges facing homeless youth in rural areas at the National Conference for Ending Homelessness being hosted in Halifax.

Our film reviewer Carsten Knox watched three new movies in cinemas and on streaming: a film from Quebec director Deny Arcand, a sci-fi romance shot in Toronto, and a Paul Giamatti movie Carsten says is good enough to become a Christmas classic.

Tim Hortons is launching a line of Baileys-flavoured drinks, including lattes and iced cappuccinos, even a donut. Lee-Anne Richardson with Sober City talks about what it means to see that kind of alcohol branding in an otherwise safe space for people battling addiction.

Do Nova Scotians who move away miss their home province more than other Canadians? It's one of the mysteries explored in a podcast called Global Bluenosers. Creator and host Sean Meister tells us why he wanted to start the podcast and some of the stories he's heard from expats.

The Legislature wrapped up its fall sitting last night, after four weeks marked by long hours and lengthy debate on a number of contentious bills. Political reporter Brian Flinn looks back at what's been accomplished, and what was not.

Last night, the Toronto International Film Festival opened the Viola Desmond Cinema, 77 years after her arrest in a New Glasgow movie theatre. The honour extends to her sister and long-time champion, the late Wanda Robson. TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey tells us about the unveiling.

Back in September, neighbours created a Facebook group to help unhoused people living at a designated tent encampment at Cobequid Ballfield. That group has turned into a registered non-profit called the Gated Community Association. Samanthan Ashton is vice president for the group.

Researchers at Memorial University and Dalhousie University talk about a collaborative research program that's exploring the possibility of offering testing for sexually transmitted infections through local pharmacies.

Earlier this year, we reported on the delisting of the popular novel The Hate U Give from the Grade 12 curriculum in Nova Scotia. We then filed a Freedom of Information request with the Department of Education. Information Morning's Jerry West reports on what we found out.

The world's nations are meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, this week to discuss a UN treaty to end plastic pollution. For more about this, we speak with Dalhousie University professor Tony Walker, whose input has helped shape some of the policies being discussed.

In this week's culture column, Tara Lynn Taylor takes us to the launch of Shelley Thompson's book Roar, checks out what Caravan Theatre is performing on stage in Wolfville, and talks about the magic of an upcoming concert by candlelight.

The godfather of Canadian hip-hop is being honoured at the next JUNO Awards. Maestro Fresh Wes will become the first hip-hop artist inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. He talks about how he's celebrating that achievement, with a new scholarship at the NSCC.

Repair work by Nova Scotia Power on the Gaspereau dam has stalled for negotiations around protecting Mi'kmaw artifacts. The site is one of the largest Indigenous archeological finds in Nova Scotia history. A senior archaeologist with the Mi'kmaq Rights Initiative explains.

The AfterWords Youth Mentorship Program pairs two professional Halifax writers with two youth writers for a six-week virtual program. One of the two spots is reserved for a young Black or Indigenous Nova Scotian. Andre Fenton, one of this year's mentors, speaks about that.

We've explored AI's potential on everything from writing university term papers, to helping produce a new Beatles song. But what would happen if you set it to something really complex, like medicine? Our healthcare columnist Mary Jane looks at the possibilities being studied.

The late Annie Paul was a Mi’kmaw woman from the community of Sipekne’katik, in central Nova Scotia. She learned the art of creating wooden flowers from the late Madeline Knockwood. Paul then mastered the art of creating her own wooden flowers. The CBC's Ashley Stevens shares Annie Paul's story with us. 

Some small businesses across the country are reeling as the deadline approaches to repay CEBA loans. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is calling on the government to extend the deadline by a year. Find out how businesses in Nova Scotia could be impacted.

While we're told that people who eat breakfast are healthier, smarter, amore full of energy, not to mention less prone to depression, anxiety, and drug use, our nutrition columnist Jennifer Brady says a closer look at the science tells a different story

Leaders from democratic countries around the world are meeting to talk about global security issues, including the Israeli-Hamas conflict, for the 15th annual Halifax International Security Forum. Peter van Praagh heads the forum and tells us what to expect. 

The premier has apologized for systemic discrimination against people living with disabilities in our province. Two individuals who lived in institutions for much of their lives tell us how they helped to create a plan to move more than 400 people out of institutions in Nova Scotia by 2028.

Pope Francis has been publicly making efforts to welcome for LGBTQ+ groups into the Catholic Church, including the possibility of blessing same sex unions. The Pope also just fired one of his right-wing detractors. Theologist David Deane talks about the significance of both.  

The Online News Act, or Bill C-18, was the federal government's attempt to get companies such as Facebook to pay for news content on its platforms. Instead the companies stopped carrying Canadian news. Hear how a group of alternative media outlets across Canada is fighting back.

Meet three individuals recognized this week for their roles helping to foster peace, equity and inclusion in Nova Scotia. They are this year's recipients of YMCA Peace Medals – Ismat Hussein, Chris Cochrane, and Kendall Worth. Portia spoke with them at this years' awards ceremony.

Our culture columnist Tara Lynn Taylor takes us to The South Shore Players' production of a holiday classic in Lunenburg, and to a throwdown of urban culture, music, and fashion that's happening in Halifax for the first time.

As part of Shealee Wyatt's dress order at David's Bridal, her mother paid for a preservation kit, so she could have her wedding dress professionally cleaned and protected after the ceremony. But when Shealee boxed up her dress and sent it away last summer, it never came back.

Jamie Livingston, a SMU criminologist who studies the intersection of mental health and criminal justice systems, speaks out against Halifax Regional Police's request for a budget increase to fund 12 new officers to respond to mental health calls.

The Federal Court has ruled that the federal government acted outside its authority when it listed plastic manufactured items as 'toxic' under CEPA, the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. Lindsay Beck is a lawyer with Ecojustice Canada, who acted as an intervener in the case.

Camilo Botero is a visiting scholar from Colombia's Sergio Arboleda University, who specializes in coastal management. He spent his summer surveying as many of the province's beaches as he could get to. Now he's back with the results. Which beaches were best rated?

Police in England have arrested a man on suspicion of manslaughter in the death of an American hockey player, who died after his neck was cut by a skate blade during a game. Wayne MacKay looks at the legal issues involved and the implications for contact sports.

Peter Vinall, CEO of Sustane Technologies, talks about how his company is making fuel by processing plastic otherwise destined for the landfill. Payless Fuels will be the first customer to buy the fuel to sell to commercial customers.

Erin Spencer, 29, works a full-time, corporate job. But on the side, she's a lifestyle creator who makes TikTok videos, sharing tips for managing finances and debt, including what she learned after filing for bankruptcy five years ago.

Obstetrician and gynecologist Dr. James Bentley addresses the latest data, which shows cervical cancer rates in Nova Scotia are the highest they have been in 20 years. That's despite the introduction of HPV vaccines.

Yesterday, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland cited housing as one of the greatest priorities of the federal fall economic statement. Trish McCourt, executive director of the Nova Scotia Non-Profit Housing Association, tells us what she thinks of the housing measures announced.

Robyn Carruthers has started a Facebook group that matches gift-giving strangers to seniors across Nova Scotia. She talks about her inspiration behind the group, and why she always tries to give her presents to a senior named Noreen.

Portia asks Chrystia Freeland to explain the measures she's proposed in her latest economic update, including initiatives outlined to ease the housing and affordability crisis, as the government considers inflation and the next election.

For the first time, a Nova Scotia company has been named a winner at GROW NY. That's an international food and agriculture business competition based at Cornell University. SomaDetect CEO Bethany Deshpande talks about winning half a million dollars.

Faced with high inflation and the housing crisis, one of the top priorities of the Finance Minister's fall economic statement is affordability. To look at the overall economic picture, and what the federal government can do about it, we're joined by professor of economics Lars Osberg.

Sandra Oh, Catherine O’Hara and Victor Garber are among the stars tapped for a new audiobook version of Anne of Green Gables. The director is none other than Megan Follows, a former Anne herself. The CBC's Carsten Knox spoke with her and Michela Luci, who plays Anne this time.

With the high cost of living, some keen social media users have found a way to hack the economy. Networks of neighbours who are turning to Facebook to exchange everything from keyboards to siding. We meet Caliedh Fraser, a group administrator for Buy Nothing Lunenburg County.

In this week's fall economic statement, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced a new measure designed to give homeowners more flexibility when they are facing financial hardship. Business professor Yanting Wu joins us with a closer look at the Canadian Mortgage Charter.

The Deanery Project is holding a meeting of the minds for maritime blacksmiths Saturday. It's called a "hammer in"... and it's a traditional gathering typically held at a blacksmith's forge, to show off gear and techniques to the rest of the blacksmithing community. Portia Clark spoke to a couple of blacksmiths who will be attending.

Our film reviewer Carsten Knox reviews three new movies in cinemas and on streaming: a horror directed by Eli Roth, a psychological thriller starring Rosamund Pike, and a road trip comedy Carsten would put on Jeopardy champ Mattea Roach's must-see list!

A 16-year-old athlete has made a big splash on the high school football scene this year. Isla David attends Auburn Drive High in Cole Harbour, and is the only girl to play on the school's championship-winning boys' football team. Portia interviews Isla and Ian David, her dad.

In today's culture column, Tara Lynn Taylor gives us her review of Neptune Theatre's Cinderella, previews Miracle on Ochterloney Street at the Sanctuary Arts Centre, and tells us about Halifax actor Jordan Poole's role in the slasher film Thanksgiving that's in theatres now.

Dave Brushett is chair of Solar Nova Scotia, a non-profit organization that promotes the use of solar energy. He talks about where we're at with the alternative energy in this province, and how many Nova Scotians are going solar.

The Department of Education has been removing from school curriculums a number of books deemed to fail new guidelines for teaching topics related to African Canadians. The Hate U Give was dropped this past spring from Grade 12 classes. A high school English teacher reacts.

Across the province, a number of municipal employees are working condensed weeks. The public gets extended service hours, while staff working longer hours get longer weekends. The Municipality of Guysborough is doing this. A couple staffers tell us how it's going.

The Parker Street Food and Furniture Bank gives out as many as 100 food boxes of free food every day. Find out how winning a national philanthropic contest could help the group launch a program around proper nutrition, cooking techniques and sustainable food practices.

Our healthcare columnist Mary Jane Hampton looks at the options available for home care to help people continue living in their homes as long as possible, while relieving stress on hospitals, continuing care homes, as well as loved ones.

Our neighbouring province has announced it will be opening a rent bank as part of its provincial housing strategy. Rent banks provide emergency funding to renters, as a lifeline to keep them from getting evicted. A UNB rent bank researcher talks about some of the policy considerations.

For those who celebrate the holidays, this can be a wonderful, but very stressful, time of year. Luckily our friend Jan Sebastian-LaPierre has some tips to put the fun back in the season. He shares suggestions for unique holiday presents for the lucky people on your list.

Meet Bettina Brown, a search and rescue leader who says teams are now looking more often for people experiencing mental health issues. How that's meant developing new methods for locating those who don't want to be found.

A whopping 103 wins in a row, with no losses! The Halifax West High School girls' volleyball team has been bumping out the competition all season long. Now, they're off to provincials. The CBC's Celina Aalders went to an early morning practice to meet the team.

It's the time of year when colds, flu and other respiratory illnesses are more common. Our house doctor Peter Lin talks about the signs of respiratory virus season across the globe and at home. Plus, gives tips on how to avoid getting sick.

Today, the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour and its 70,000 union members are announcing their support for a ban on the misuse of non-disclosure agreements. Danny Cavanagh is president of the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour. Liz LeClair is with the group Can't Buy My Silence.

Yesterday, the province announced it was designating Carters Beach and several nearby islands as a new provincial park in Queens County. But some residents who live in the area are unhappy with the government's decision. We find out why.

Some people living in Port Mouton are worried about the province's decision to designate Carters Beach a provincial park. Instead, they want to see it considered a nature preserve. Portia talks with Tory Rushton, minister of Natural Resources and Renewables.

The fishing industry says it's pleased that the Nova Scotia government is curbing a plan to fast-track wind farms inside bays within provincial jurisdiction. For another perspective, the CBC's Carsten Knox speaks with a fisheries advocate in Denmark, a world leader in wind farms.

The more we're getting delivered, the more thieves are stealing those packages. We find out why porch piracy is an underreported and growing kind of crime from Ben Stickle, a professor of criminal justice at Middle Tennessee State University who studies package theft.

Several schools in the province are taking a second look at how they do their annual holiday events this year, leaving some parents upset and confused. We connect with two professors of education to talk about how school holiday events are evolving to become more inclusive.

Robert MacDonald, president of the Lung Association of Nova Scotia, talks about how nicotine pouches were approved for sale by Health Canada, with no age restrictions. Canada's health minister says he'll act quickly to shut down the "loophole."

Advocate and pharmacist Kari Ellen Graham tells us how following Manitoba and British Columbia's model to make birth control free could reduce barriers for women and ease pressure on the public purse in Nova Scotia.

In this week's culture column, Tara Lynn Taylor tells us about the Theatre Arts Guild's annual holiday pantomime, where a bad fairy nabs Santa, but a trio of holiday heroes swoop in to save the day. Plus, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!

Three people in the construction industry weigh in on the province's forgivable loan incentive program for basement apartments and backyard suites. It's part of a plan to address the housing crisis. The CBC's Jean Laroche brings us the details.

New data shows that Nova Scotia seniors who take prescription medications could be taking drugs that are ineffective or pose an unnecessarily high risk to their health. Our healthcare columnist Mary Jane Hampton explains in this week's health hack.

Former poet laureate Dr. Afua Cooper is launching a new book. It's an epic poem about the devastating events of December 6, 1917 that delves into the overlooked impact of the historic explosion on Black Haligonians.

Longtime scuba diver and author Bob Chaulk has done more than 1,200 dives in the Halifax Harbour. He talks about what remains beneath those waters from the Halifax Explosion, and how ocean-going ships were affected by the historic blast in 1917.

A mental health nurse with SOAR (Survivors of Abuse Recovering) talks about what it means for victims of childhood sexual abuse to have a confidential line that's staffed by trained peer supporters who are abuse survivors themselves.

We know Nova Scotia is short tens of thousands of homes, with an urgent need to build more. But the situation is unique in each town and municipality. The CBC's Shaina Luck has been looking at some numbers that paint a picture of the housing crisis.

It's respiratory illness season again. This week, the province confirmed 20 outbreaks of COVID-19 in long-term care facilities. Sandra Mullen, president of the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union, shares her members' concerns.

Traffic has become a bigger headache for commuters with the city's population boom. Ahsan Habib, director of Dalhousie Transportation Collaboratory (or DalTRAC), has been collecting data to develop transport models and forecast the future of transport in the region.

The Late Show's Stephen Colbert is recovering from recent surgery for a ruptured appendix. Colbert took to social media to say he's listening to his doctors and taking time to rest and heal. With appendicitis in the spotlight, it's on our house doctor Peter Lin's mind as well.

According to the Canadian Grief Alliance, while grappling with the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic, we've ignored the looming pandemic of grief that's taking hold around the world. Why a national strategy to deal with our collective grief could make these tough days a little easier.

Find out how Nova Scotia Health is part of a national study into the long term effects of cannabis on young people. Plus, Information Morning's Feleshia Chandler asks candid questions to university students about the issue of the effects of cannabis use.

A non-profit in the Annapolis Valley has been leaving winter clothes and blankets in public areas. The CBC's Erin MacInnis finds out how homelessness is becoming increasingly visible in that community. Plus, we check in with a representative of the Homeless No More Initiative.

Our film reviewer Carsten Knox reviews the Japanese animated film The Boy and The Heron, the apocalyptic thriller Leave The World Behind, and an Anne Hathaway movie expected in cinemas soon called Eileen.

In 1955, the Pew family donated land for the development of a golf club that could be affordable for all Chester residents. But after many fee increases, a group of community members is concerned the club is becoming inaccessible to locals.

Our culture columnist Tara Lynn Taylor treats us to some seasonal musicals, including Charlie Rhindress's sold-out show How the Grandma Stole Christmas and the film version of A Christmas Dollhouse, inspired by a true story that took place over the holidays in 1930.

Almost four years into the pandemic, we've shaken off most of the rules and restraints of the early days. So, what should we do now? Infectious disease specialist Dr. Lisa Barrett talks about testing, immunizations and more.

Aisle 24, the first store of its kind to open in Nova Scotia, lets customers skip the line and enter the store to shop using an app. But, does the convenience come at a price? Information Morning's Feleshia Chandler speaks with owner Cory MacDonald and privacy lawyer David Fraser.

The Houston government says its position on non-disclosure agreements protects the rights of victims. For another perspective, Portia interviews NDP leader Claudia Chender, sponsor of legislation that was introduced last year to ban the misuse of NDAs.

Museum of Natural History curator Tim Fedak recently uncovered a series of delicate, plastic snowflakes stowed away in the museum's collection with a handwritten note. The CBC's Erin MacInnis pays him a visit to find out more about the snowflakes and their origins.

Cervical cancer is one of the most treatable types of cancer, if it's caught early enough. It's also one of the only types of cancer that can be prevented through a vaccine. Our healthcare columnist Mary Jane Hampton explains in this week's health hack.

Your doctor would like you to know a few things, to make that next appointment go a little more smoothly. That is the premise behind this new column we're running, in conjunction with medical residents at Dalhousie's School of Medicine.

The federal government announced its new $13-billion dental care plan, which will cover routine dentistry services for about nine million Canadians. We spoke with Dr. Juli Waterbury, practicing dentist and president of the Nova Scotia Dental Association.

From wool socks to waterproof journals, Chris and Jan have some adventurous ideas for gifts that won't leave a hole in your wallet, for your holiday shopping inspiration.

The FDA has approved an expensive, innovative treatment for sickle cell disease that involves gene editing. Dalhousie University professor emeritus Francoise Baylis was recently in the United States, and met two of the women who were part of the first trial.

A recent Statistics Canada report finds about 3.5 million adults in Canada report suffering from long-term symptoms after a COVID-19 infection. Our house doctor Peter Lin breaks down the data for us.

This week, we heard the sad news that Bob Fournier had passed away. Many of you grew up listening to his Science Corner column on the show. We turn to our archives to pay tribute to Bob, whose work contributed so much to our understanding of the natural world.

Portia and Matt take the stage in front of a live audience, right beside the Alderney Gate Public Library, for this year's annual holiday show in support of food banks across the province. Daniel James McFadyen and his band join them as our musical guests.

Portia and Matt take the stage in front of a live audience, right beside the Alderney Gate Public Library, for this year's annual holiday show in support of food banks across the province. Daniel James McFadyen and his band join them as our musical guests.

Portia and Matt take the stage in front of a live audience, right beside the Alderney Gate Public Library, for this year's annual holiday show in support of food banks across the province. Daniel James McFadyen and his band join them as our musical guests.

In this week's culture column, Tara Lynn Taylor tells us which Halifax filmmaker has a world premiere coming up at one of the most prestigious independent, international film festivals. Plus, a stage version of Snow White that may surprise you!

Everwind Fuels is planning to build more than 70 wind turbines north of Debert. Sustainable Northern Nova Scotia is one of the groups opposed to the project. Find out about their concerns from member Margaretta Sander.

Erin Schaus of Dartmouth has been selected to officiate at next summer's Olympics in Paris, as one of three officials in the sprint canoe/kayak category. She is also the only female starter in the world who officiates at the international level.

Over the weekend, the Metro Basketball Association banned spectators due to bad behaviour toward officials. Matt Boyle is a veteran basketball referee who assigns and recruits officials. Hear why he has been sounding the alarm about this situation.

New research suggests video games aren't as bad as they're often made out to be when it comes to the correlation between violence in the cyberworld and aggressive behaviour in real life.

We've been hearing some of the concerns around a wind farm proposed for Colchester County that would be used to power a green hydrogen plant in Cape Breton. The mayor of Colchester County responds to some of those concerns.

The shelter coordinator from Open Arms in Kentville, N.S., joins host Portia Clark to talk about the growing demand for the shelter from communities across the province — and what supports they'd like to see from the province.

The Grinch is infamous for stealing Christmas in Whoville. But how would his crimes play out in a real-world courtroom? Privacy lawyer David Fraser breaks it down for us.

From workplace discrimination to wrongful termination, the Halifax Workers' Action Centre offers legal aid to non-unionized employees, and this year, they were busier than ever. Lisa Cameron, the organization's executive directior, joins us to explain what that means, and how they're trying to help.

On Saturday, a science competition called The Brilliant Blue Challenge took place pitting students from Atlantic Canada against each other and students from around the world. Meet the director and a couple of competing students from Halifax West.

The CBC's Richard Cuthbertson brings us the tangled story of a doctor who was fired for organ-hoarding at a children's hospital in Liverpool, England in 1999, just a year after he'd been fired from the IWK hospital in Halifax.

Immigration Minister Marc Miller says he is preparing to create a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, starting with construction workers who are working illegally in Canada. We ask immigration lawyer Elizabeth Wozniak about the plan.

He's making a list and he's hoping you check it twice. Our house doctor Peter Lin has his top three picks for what can land people in an emergency room over the holidays. He's here to suggest some ways to avoid making that trip.

We first heard about the Gated Community Association in the fall, when neighbours in Lower Sackville came together to help people living at the Cobequid Ballfield. Now they say they're being overrun with unwanted donations, with nowhere to store them.

When you think about video games you might picture Fortnite, Grand Theft Auto, maybe even Space Invaders. But a new era of video gaming called "cozy gaming" has really taken hold. The CBC’s Erin MacInnis is our new gaming columnist!

For more than a decade, Peggy Feltmate has been giving Christmas gifts to her entire community. She does it through an initiative she calls the "Giving Tree". Information Morning's Feleshia Chandler had a chance to meet her, and brings us the story.

Get your popcorn and candy canes ready, our film reviewer Carsten Knox checks out a few Christmas movies that deserve to be seasonal regulars in your household, from Merry Little Batman to Arthur Christmas.

Freelance journalist Moira Donovan tells us how minor criminal records can weigh on a person, even decades after the conviction... and about the questionable business practices of some companies that have sprung up to deal with criminal record suspensions.

The CBC's Shaina Luck looks at progress over the past year in dealing with the province's housing crisis.

Mary Jane Hampton looks at how women doctors are compensated compared with their male counterparts.

One of the great comeback stories of the Halifax arts scene over the past few years is the Bus Stop Theatre Co-op. Now the architect behind much of the theatre's success is moving on. Outgoing executive director Sébastien Labelle tells us why he's leaving and what's next for him.

Business owners have just over two weeks to pay back their CEBA loans, in order to receive a loan forgiveness of up to $20-thousand. Duncan Robertson, with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, joins us to talk about the reality faced by businesses in Nova Scotia.

Blogger Authur Gaudreau keeps tabs on the comings and goings of Halifax businesses through his popular blog, Halifax ReTales. He's back this morning for a look ahead at new business opportunities for the new year!

According to documents obtained through an access to information request, RCMP found no criminality in the case of Tantallon wildfire. A DNR investigation still underway could eventually lead to other charges. We hear from Dustin O'Leary, with the Westwood Hills Residents Association.

They're popular on social media, but do they work? Our nutrition columnist Jennifer Brady discusses the health and wellness trend of greens powders. What's in them? What does science say about what they do to our health? We find out.

What do the movies May December, You Hurt My Feelings, and Air share in common? They all made our film reviewer Carsten Knox's list of top 10 movies of last year, while neither Barbie nor Oppenheimer made the cut.

The CBC's Jon Tattrie brings us the story behind the old school house in Birchtown. A new Black Loyalist Heritage Centre exhibit is preserving this piece of Canadian history, as executive director Andrea Davis describes. We also hear from Darrell Acker, who was part of the school's last class.

Councillor Pam Lovelace responds to residents' concerns about transparency and community safety, in the aftermath of the RCMP finding no criminality in the cause of last spring's wildfire in Upper Tantallon. She also let us in on what HRM council is planning, to prevent future wildfires.

Autism Nova Scotia wants to help more adults with autism understand the nuances of sex and relationships. Facilitator Charli Miller tells us about the Healthy Relationships, Sexuality and Autism Program.

On the second anniversary of Bill C-4 becoming law, which criminalized conversion therapy, we learn about a new website that explores how conversion practices continue. Plus, find out about some of the work happening to end conversion practices once and for all.

For our first culture column of the new year, Tara Lynn Taylor tells us about a show that stars two of the leading actors from Hollywood's Lord of the Rings trilogy, and why they'll be on stage at Neptune Theatre with a who's who of Halifax theatre legacy.

Virtual care has made it easier for people to access appointments amid continued doctor shortages. Our healthcare columnist Mary Jane Hampton looks at the research and says we have some hard questions to ask around when virtual care is actually a waste of money.

The Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital has opened in Bayers Lake. The animal hospital, the first in the province with a CT scan, comes at a time when the province has a shortage of veterinarians. Holly MacNeil is the practice manager at the new hospital.

Sue Abbott oversees piping plover conservation for the Nova Scotia Programs for Birds Canada. She talks about how, for the first time in more than 30 years, the plover population here has exceeded the provincial recovery objective of 60 breeding pairs.

A new policy to facilitate temporary resident visas for Palestinians affected by the crisis in Gaza opened today, but it's only taking 1,000 applicants. Najlaa Alzaanin, a Palestinian woman living in Halifax, hopes to use the program to bring her family members to safety here.

Live Well Physiotherapy in Chester Basin is starting a free pilot project for postpartum rehab that's designed to help new moms rebuild their strength in the months following birth and delivery. Program director Jesse Robson tells us about the project.

Chris and Jan are back with some ideas to test out those wool socks you got from Santa at a few upcoming events around the province that are sure to get your feet moving and your heart pounding!

If we spend any length of time in space, it will affect the body. The question is how? Biology professor Dr. Tamara Franz-Odendaal just got half a million dollars to find out the impact of space travel on bone health.

Shawn Parker has helped hundreds of unhoused people through his outreach work with HRM. Now he's getting recognized for it with an award. We chatted with him about the win and his work, and asked 211's executive director about the award.

When Dr. Claudine Gay was hired in July, she was the first Black woman to become President at Harvard University. By December, she'd resigned after being accused of anti-Semitism and plagiarism. How that story is resonating here in Canada.

David Benoit is CEO of Build Nova Scotia, the agency in charge of expanding internet connectivity. He tells us about the efforts to spread internet in rural areas.

CAPABLE is a new provincial pilot program to help seniors stay living at home. We find out why the Advocates for the Care of the Elderly, a seniors' advocacy team, is giving the new program a thumbs up.

The CBC's Jean Laroche walks us through how some MLAs are raising an issue that their assistants have been concerned about for years -- their safety.

If there are kids in your house with an environmental conscience, they may already have a close, personal connection to Eddie the cat puppet. Eddie and his owner, Kari Riddell have been travelling across the province for 15 years, teaching kids to fight litter. Information Morning's Feleshia Chandler brings us that story.

Daniel Ross, our community contact in Arisaig, tells us about a visit to the mountain community where his ancestors once lived.

Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd are well known as Merry and Pippin from Lord of the Rings. But their next project is bringing them to Halifax. They're performing in Tom Stoppard's Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead at Neptune Theatre.

It's not the usual summer camp fare... learning to dissect fish and artificially inseminate cows. That's what young Atlantic Canadians will learn as part of veterinary camp this summer. Apryl Munro, with the Atlantic veterinary college, tells us more.

You might think green hydrogen and decarbonizing the energy grid have a lot in common, but one of our guests is not so sure. David Neira, Energy Co-ordinator for the Ecology Action Centre, shares his concerns.

The Houthis, a Yemeni rebel group, continue to attack vessels travelling the Red Sea. That has shipping companies worried. We chat with Chris Hall from the Canadian Shipping Federation about what this means for Halifax's Port traffic.

In this week's culture column, Tara Lynn Taylor follows the yellow brick road to the studio to tell us all about a new feminist take on the Wizard of Oz coming to the Alderney Landing Theatre. me.

The Elizabeth Fry Society and the Schulich School of Law are teaming up for a new project, “Restorative Approach to Multiple Proceedings: A Human-Centered Response to Gender-Based Domestic Violence.” Emma Halperin and Jennifer Llewellyn tell us what it's all about.

It seems that since the beginning of the pandemic, many of us have heard stories of civil society becoming less civil. Some people consistently face hostility in the workplace, and research shows that healthcare workers are in that camp. Mary Jane Hampton looks at that in this week's Health Hacks.

It's now illegal to use lockdowns to deal with staffing shortages in Nova Scotia jails. Lawyer Hanna Garson will tell us why.

A woman who survived sex trafficking has started a new project to help other survivors heal. Wyndolyn Brown founded her non-profit "Empowerment for Hope" last year. Now, she's organizing a free counselling program for women who have been sexually abused or trafficked, with a particular focus on helping Black women.

Sarah Mitton has been competing in shotput since her junior high days in Liverpool. These days, she travels the world competing at the international level. This summer, Sarah will be at the Olympics in Paris, and she tells us about how she's preparing.

The clock is ticking down for businesses to repay their CEBA loans in time to get 33 per cent of it forgiven. Lindsay MacPhee owns the Floatation Centre in North End Halifax. She posted a plea to Facebook last week, asking if friends could lend her the money to pay back her loan.

Just as musician Alana Yorke was preparing to release her second album, she had a stroke. More than a year later the record is ready, and her latest single is out. She tells us about her recovery, and the inspirations behind her music.

In many parts of the country, Canadians are facing extreme cold. House doctor Peter Lin joins us to talk about what that means for your health, and how to protect yourself from frostbite.

"Look At Me" is Taylor Olson's new film based loosely on his own experience living with an eating disorder. Taylor tells us about the film in advance of its debut at the American film festival, Slamdance.

Musicians across the country are calling on the federal government to increase its contribution to the Canada Music Fund. Andrew Cash, president of the Canadian Independent Music Association, says the government needs to step up if it wants to continue enjoying the massive economic spin-offs from our music industry.

The Department of Natural Resources and Renewables has laid charges in the Shelburne County wildfire. Twenty-two-year-old Dalton Clark Stewart is facing three charges under the Forests Act. Orlando Fraser is director of the department's conservation service. He weighs in.

A charity called Plan International surveyed 14-thousand girls and young women around the world. It found that more than half of them had been harassed or abused online. Our legal columnist, Wayne MacKay explains the phenomenon called "technology facilitated sexual violence."

Information Morning's film reviewer Carsten Knox reviews three new movies: The Beekeeper, Freud's Last Session and Good Grief.

ParticipACTION is holding a contest for the rest of January, called "Move for your Mood." The non-profit is encouraging Canadians to get moving to improve their mental health, while winning some prizes along the way. Kyle Moore is a Halifax podcaster, a mental health advocate and one of ParticipACTION's "Mood Movers."

A potentially invasive crayfish has been found in a Yarmouth-area pond. Sarah Kingsbury, a senior aquatic invasive species biologist with Fisheries and Oceans Canada, says it could be a marbled crayfish — a species that can essentially clone itself and take over ecosystems.

Culture columnist Tara Lynn Taylor gives us a behind-the-curtains-look into a production of the modern-day classic, "The Lion in the Winter," coming to Yarmouth. And, get your vocal chords ready for a Gilbert & Sullivan sing-a-long show!

It's an exciting time in women's hockey. Alexis Miller, originally from Cole Harbour, is the director of player experience at the Professional Women's Hockey League. She tells us how this inaugural season is going so far.

Halifax radio and TV veteran Frank Cameron has died. We revisit the beginning of his CBC career... as the host of Frank's Bandstand.

At this point, most of us are able to leave our homes and shake hands with strangers without the fear of contracting a deadly illness. But some people are still living with the aftermath of a COVID infection. Sharon Houle and Stephanie McCarville are with Nova Scotia Health's post-COVID program, and they tell us about how they're helping to treat Long COVID.

Earlier this month, a Dartmouth foreman was acquitted of criminal negligence in the 2018 death of one of his labourers, due to THC found in the employee's blood. We'll talk about cannabis and workplace accidents with labour lawyer Jason Edwards.

Now that we have the Canadian Dental Care Plan available for people requiring treatment for tooth decay, it seems like a good time to make sure we’re investing appropriately in preventing tooth decay and disease. Mary Jane Hampton delves into that issue in this week's Health Hack.

More infrastructure for electric vehicles is on its way for Halifax, funded by the city and Ottawa. That includes dozens of new EV chargers. Kevin Boutlier, manager of clean energy for HRM brings us the details.

The Trudeau government got some bad news yesterday from a court case about its use of the Emergencies Act in 2022. Mount Saint Vincent University professor Alex Khasnabish weighs in on what could be a costly decision for the feds.

Chris Surrette and Jan Sabastian LaPierre talk about ice safety, and give us some tips on how to stay on the ice, and not under it.

The Foundation for Black Communities is a national body offering support to black community organizations. It just announced a nearly $9-million -dollar grant for Black-led, Black-serving and Black-focused groups, called the Black Ideas grant. Liban Abokor explains what it's all about, and how people can apply.

When Halifax artist Glen McMinn quit his corporate job in 2019, he had a feeling of urgency to make the most out of the time he thought he had left. Glen's parents both died at the age of 64, so 64 became an imminent threshold ahead. To process those feelings, Glen picked up a paint brush. His new exhibit called ">64" opens this week at the Dalhousie School of Architecture.

A hockey organization that supports 2SLGBT players is trying to start a league of its own. Queer Hockey Nova Scotia hosts casual pick-up games, but now the goal is to build four teams to compete in an inclusive league from September to March. Organizer David Lewis shares the details.

Yesterday, The Globe and Mail reported that five players who were on the 2018 Canadian World Junior Hockey team have been told to surrender themselves to police in London, Ontario. CBC News has not independently verified the report. Cheryl MacDonald, sports sociologist and director of the Centre for Sport, Business and Health at Saint Mary's University, weighs in.

"The Gift" is a new theatrical event in Halifax that opens tomorrow. It asks: are we victims of chance or are we directed by destiny? The play's writer and director, Ron Ulrich, offers his view.

A new regional plan seeks to address issues with road safety and efficiency, but some are concerned the plan may leave certain communities out. We hear from the people behind it and how they're addressing worries about equity.

Nova Scotia can boast a champion in the arena of competitive spicy pepper eating: Mike Jack is the reigning "League of Fire World Chili Eating Champion." He's broken multiple Guinness World Records for speed-eating spicy foods...and he lives in Stellarton. Mike brings Portia a couple hot sauces and freeze-dried peppers to try.

Nova Scotia curling champion Colleen Jones is taking on a new role in her curling career. She's the coach of the Nova Scotia women's team, and will join them at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Calgary this February. Of course, for many years Colleen was also a well-respected reporter here at CBC, but she's now enjoying retirement. She tells us about her new chapter on the ice.

Recently, an Ontario court ruled that the term "groomer" is a slur, and that accusing people of being one is not considered social commentary or speech that's in the public interest. Increasingly, people from the LGBTQ+ and drag communities have been targeted in hateful ways with the term. Lawyer Douglas Judson helped launch the lawsuit that led to this ruling.

Climate change is stirring up a lot of things, and some of them have been sitting in the ground for thousands of years. They are artifacts of Mi'kmaw culture. Melissa Labrador is working to save them before climate change vanishes them.

Culture columnist Tara Lynn Taylor gives us a taste of an African Heritage Month concert put on by the Halifax Jazz Fest. But first, Tara Lynn went to opening night of "The Gift," which made its debut in Halifax this weekend. She gives us her impression.

You've likely seen them if you spend any time online. Ads that show a CBC host, or a personality such as Elon Musk, shilling for some sort of get-rich-quick scheme. They fall into the category of "deep fakes", or AI-generated video. Our tech columnist Nur Zincir-Heywood looks at this.

There was a time when most portable electronics relied on disposable batteries. Nowadays, almost everything is rechargeable. That's thanks to lithium ion batteries, a technology found in everything from cellphones to electric cars. But the tech, while convenient, does come with a frisk of fire or explosion if not handled properly. Pictou fire inspector Jason La Greca tells us what to look out for.

Sketch Harbour is in Ketch Harbour. It's the personal project of photographer Aaron McKenzie Fraser. Sketch Harbour is a community gathering place and art gallery... in a shed. The CBC's Carsten Knox got a tour, and found out why the project's motto is, "Please don't come here."

Nova Scotia is looking at allowing bear hunting in the spring, and is asking people what they think about the idea. This is one of the only provinces in Canada that doesn't allow a spring bear hunt. Andrew Boyne is the director of wildlife for the Department of Natural Resources and Renewables. He fills us in.

Lung cancer is the most common cancer in Canada. It kills twice as many Canadians as any other cancer. About 30-thousand Canadians were diagnosed with lung cancer in 2020. In Nova Scotia, lung cancer accounts for 26 per cent of cancer deaths. Mary Jane Hampton looks at that in this week's Health Hacks.

Actor Reese Witherspoon recently received backlash on social media after posting a chococino recipe with the main ingredient being snow. That got us thinking: Is it safe to eat snow? Four-year-old Lennox MacNeil says yes! Environmental science professor Dr. Linda Campbell says maybe not...

The province is soliciting feedback on a potential spring bear hunt. Non-Indigenous hunters are currently allowed to bag one bear per year, in the fall. This would add a second season without raising that limit. Hope Swinimer from Hope for Wildlife talks about some of the possible implications of a spring hunt.

Earlier this month, members of the Black community in New Glasgow organized a march to town hall to voice their concerns about a proposed long term care facility. Plans for the facility placed it next to an important landmark in the community. This week, the town rescinded its proposal and the mayor said council will find another location for the facility. Wayne Desmond, one of the residents who spoke up against the proposal, weighs in.

A new theatre production called Fai Studio wants to share traditional cantonese stories with the city. The couple from Hong Kong is holding demos, lectures and performances to introduce the art form. Information Morning's Feleshia Chandler has that story.

Halifax-based artists Boma Nnaji and Tonya Sam'Gwan Paris joined us in the studio to explore the theme of this year's African Heritage Month -- Our Smiles, Our Joy, Our Resilience as African Nova Scotians.

Invasive group A Strep infections are on the rise in Canada. How concerned should you be about it? We asked our house doctor Peter Lin.

The Academy Award nominations were announced last week, which is a big deal to our film reviewer, Carsten Knox. He shares his thoughts on three Oscar-nominated movies.

If you're a Manulife insurance client, you've likely checked your list of prescriptions by now. The company announced a deal with Loblaw this month, such that certain "specialty" medications will only be covered at a Loblaw-owned pharmacy. Curtis Chafe is a pharmacist, and sits on the board for the Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia. He tells us what this change means for patients in the province.

The hundreds of people that head to Plaster Rock annually to put their sticks on the ice will have to hold off until next year. Unseasonably warm weather means the decades old tournament is experiencing its first cancellation, apart from during COVID. Heather Braun has been competing in the championships for ten years, and her father co-founded the event.

From off the coast of Africa to the Caribbean, Haligonian Lisa Roland and her rowing partner, Nini Champion just rowed across 3000 nautical miles of Atlantic Ocean and claimed a world record. Lisa told the CBC's Carsten Knox how they did it.

Our culture columnist Tara Lynn Taylor dives into African Heritage Month, as she tells us all about the 9th annual "Lift Every Voice" musical showcase. But first, a taste of "The Last Show on Earth," a dark comedy making its debut at Neptune Theatre on Tuesday.

Five former players from the 2018 World Junior hockey team are expected to appear in court Monday on charges of sexual assault. Laura Robinson is an investigative journalist, and the author of "Crossing the Line: Sexual Assault in Canada’s National Sport." She weighs in on the case.

Thousands of people showed up at rallies on the weekend in Alberta's two largest cities to express their concern and anger over the government's plans for policies on student gender identity, sports and surgery. Halifax's Patricia Zentilli lives in Edmonton now. She explains why she's concerned about those changes and what they could mean for her daughter, and other trans kids.

Print media have seen drastic changes in the past few years. Many newspapers are moving online, or disappearing altogether. That means new challenges for genealogists who collect obituaries for their research. Tracey DeAdder from the Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia tells us about the importance of obits in their record keeping, and where to find them if you're hitting paywalls online.

We've been talking about the province's proposal to add another bear hunting season in the spring, on top of the existing fall season. We spoke to Roger Lewis, a seasoned bear hunter who leads guided spring hunts in other provinces. He shares some of his insights, like how hunters distinguish mother bears from the rest to avoid orphaning cubs.

It's not every day or even every winter that we get this much snow over several days. So, many of us have been doing a whole lot of shovelling, and maybe feeling it too! Mary Jane Hampton's health hack is on the hazards of shovelling, and how to avoid them.

People are double locking their doors in the Wentworth area, worried about a rash of thefts. Councilor Kathy Redmond tells us about her plans to address the issue, including a public meeting with the RCMP.

Pictou County considering a state of emergency as thousands of people are still snowed in after the weekend storm. The warden joins us to talk about that. We hear from a woman in Black Point who hasn't been able to leave her home since Friday.

Nova Scotia poet George Elliot Clarke is in for a very busy month. He's coming back to this province for three events. One is centred around his latest literary work. He's also debuting a song about Viola Desmond, and he's hosting an evening called "Five Poets Breaking Into Song, #11: Saltwater Spirituals and Uppity Blues."

Rich Aucoin has gone the extra mile to capture a new music recording. He's gone all the way to Antarctica. The newly Juno-nominated artist tells us about his new record, along with some tales of a kingdom of penguins

The big snowstorm last weekend has been a head, and backache for many, digging out of snowdrifts. But if winter sports are your thing, these are the golden days. Chris Surrette and Jan-Sebastien LaPierre share some snowy fun.

With only 201 days left until the end of the world, how would your last days shake out? Well, that's a question actor and writer Breton Lalama seeks to explore with his new play, The Last Show on Earth. The post-apocalyptic dark comedy runs at Neptune Theatre until Feb. 18.

A Nova Scotia Health Initiative aimed at giving more Black people access to healthcare recently hosted a "pap party." There was music, snacks, even balloons and streamers, all in an effort to put people at ease, and hopefully dispel some of the fear around pap tests. Information Morning's Feleshia Chandler stopped by to check it out.

Snowplow operator in New Glasgow who's been working around the clock. Information Morning's Erin MacInnis tracked down a plow operator who was willing to take a quick break to tell us how busy he's been. Kirk Degaust had 700 calls for plowing in just one day, and he says there's no place to put all the snow!

Europe is seeing an eruption of measles cases. What could that mean for Canada? House doctor Peter Lin brings us that story.

Nova Scotia's regional centres for education across the province are trying to figure out how to recruit more teachers from Black, Indigenous and other racialized communities, while also trying to help students see education as a potential future career. The CBC's Michael Gorman has that story.

People living in tents in The Grand Parade, Victoria Park and three other locations in the HRM will be forced to leave in three weeks. If they don't, their personal belongings will be removed and stored elsewhere. Max Chauvin, director of housing and homelessness for the municipality, gives us a better sense of how the city came to this decisio

In the summer of 2021, the HRM removed tents and temporary shelters from encampments in local parks. Halifax police pepper-sprayed and arrested protesters gathered to block that removal. A year later, people were forced to leave Meagher Park, the so-called People's Park, on Chebucto Road. Halifax Poet Laureate Sue Goyette wrote a poem about the People's Park.

The Super Bowl is happening this Sunday, and it's shaping up to be a big event for football fans, and Swifties alike. The romance between tight-end Travis Kelce and pop icon Taylor Swift has brought a lot of new attention to the NFL. The Atlantic Canada Swifties group invites you to join their Super Bowl party!

This week, Halifax Regional Municipality posted eviction notices at five designated tent encampment sites. Residents have until Feb. 26 to pack up and leave...news to which there's been a lot of reaction, including from community and social service organizations that provide support for people who live rough. The CBC's Carsten Knox reached the Brunswick Street Mission's outreach coordinator, Patrick Maubert.

Will we finally find out why the chicken crossed the road? We meet researcher Suresh Neethirajan from Dalhousie's department of animal science and aquaculture, who's using AI to understand what chickens are trying to say.

If you're looking for a Valentine's date idea, or just a great night out, you'll want to hear about these events. Culture columnist Tara Lynn Taylor tells us all about the Transatlantic Pilgrimage, a musical show with a West African Flare. And...Duo Cordelia, a piano/violin act coming to the Dartmouth Community Concert Association.

Residents of five Halifax tent encampments could be fined or even arrested if they don't leave later this month, but some say they won't be leaving. Marie-France LeBlanc is CEO of the North End Community Health Centre, a non-profit that helps unhoused people access healthcare and other supports. She weighs in on why some people may not want to leave, and what the possible solutions are.

During last weekend's snowstorm, nurses went to great lengths to get to their patients. They travelled to work in dangerous conditions, and worked long hours without relief. Now the Nova Scotia Nurses' Union is calling on hospitals and long-term care facilities to create emergency plans so nurses have basic essentials in case they get stuck at work for days.

The East Coast Music Awards are just a few months away, but starting next month, the association will be under new leadership. Blanche Israël is a professional musician in Dartmouth, and the next CEO of the East Coast Music Association. We find out what she has in store.

Immigration Minister Marc Miller speaks with Portia Clark about the two-year study permit cap on international students his government has just imposed.

A unique project that helps African Nova Scotians reintegrate into society after incarceration is getting positive reviews, but its funding is set to expire in March. Those who have come through the Mobilizing Partnerships Project are telling their story in the hopes of winning renewed support.

Canadian singer Jully Black is coming to Halifax in March. She'll be on stage, but not in the role you might expect. She's not singing...but she's the keynote speaker at an event being organized by Black Girls Gather. It supports Black women grads going into, or already in the labour market. Founder Shakira Weatherdon shares the details.

For more than a century, the medium of radio has been informing and entertaining billions around the world. That legacy is marked every year on this day, Feb. 13. We talk with Joe Mahoney who helped shape CBC radio over the past 35 years. He's also the author of Adventures in the Radio Trade.

On this week's Health Hacks, Mary Jane Hampton chats about over-the-counter medication. These are drugs that anyone can buy, without needing a prescription. But that doesn't necessarily mean that they're safer than a prescription drug, and it definitely doesn't mean they're completely harmless.

A new report comes out today, Feb. 13, with a call to action for the federal government, asking for a national strategy to help people living rough in Canada. Marie-Josée Houle joins us to discuss the report, and what it says about considering the human rights of people living in tent encampments

Members of Parliament have invited several top executives from BCE Inc. and Bell Canada to testify later this month about the company's decision to cut about nine per cent of its workforce this year. It's also planning to sell 45 of its 103 regional radio stations, including five in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Brian Daly is an assistant professor at the University of King's College. He weighs in on these changes.

Valentine's flowers and snow storms do not go hand-in-hand. We speak to one Hilary Rancourt, a tulip farmer who worries the latest Nor' Easter will put a major dent in the year's biggest day of sales for the local flower industry.

The Littlest Hobo, a procedural called Wojeck and the sitcom, The King of Kensington. Some of the shows made during this era are hard to find these days. Media studies professor Jennifer VanderBurgh is concerned that we're in danger of losing a lot of the cultural memory associated with them. She tells us about her new book on this, What Television Remembers.

The snow this week was good news for winter sports enthusiasts, but bad news for people still digging out from the last round. We ask physiotherapist Laura Lundquist about best practices for recovering from snow shoveling soreness and injuries.

The World Health Organization says loneliness and social isolation are widespread around the globe. Both are increasingly being recognized as a threat to our physical and mental health.A recent study published in the JAMA Network Open points to the importance of reducing both for people with obesity. Our house Doctor Peter Lin explains. 

If you stop by the Dalhousie Art Gallery this month, you'll see a couple exhibitions of photographs that bring Black lives to the forefront. 'As We Rise: Photography from the Black Atlantic' is a travelling exhibition by Black photographers of Black subjects... a collection of the familiar and the familial. Allen D. Crooks is a photographer and his show, 'Family Matters' is up now.

We've spoken a lot these past couple of weeks about Halifax's decision to evict people living in tents at five sites around the city. On Tuesday, we had a conversation with Canada's Federal Housing Advocate, Marie-Josée Houle. Her new report says that forced evictions violate international human rights law. To follow up, we've reached Eric Weissman. He studies homelessness in Canada, and is an associate professor of social science at the University of New Brunswick. 

We stick our forks into a food trend called 'girl dinner' with Information Morning's nutrition columnist Jenn Brady.

Our film reviewer, Carsten Knox is here with his thoughts on three new movies: Bob Marley: One Love, Lisa Frankenstein and a new local feature, The Madones. 

This fall, Acadia University will welcome 25 students to a new Africentric bachelor of education program. It's for African Nova Scotian support workers who want to upgrade to become teachers. It's a new path to increasing the number of Black teachers in the province's schools. Sylvia Parris-Drummond of the Delmore "Buddy" Daye Learning Institute and Acadia Prof. Késa Munroe-Anderson bring us the details. 

Lenore Zann has left Nova Scotia politics and gone back to acting. She's one of the stars of the new local feature film, The Madones. She's also going back to be the voice of Rogue in the revival of the X-Men animated series on Disney Plus. She stopped by the studio to tell us about her return to showbiz

71-year-old Dan Webb was walking his dog near the Canada Games Centre, when the next thing he knew, he was falling. He’d stepped into a partially uncovered manhole and was plunged into the abyss. Finding himself at the bottom of a deep hole, with ice cold water up to his neck, there was no help in sight...until Colleen Pachal came along. They both joined us in the studio to tell the tale. 

It's Nova Scotia Heritage Day, and this year the province is honouring William Hall; the first Black person and first Nova Scotian to be awarded the Victoria Cross. A historian from Hantsport joins us to talk about Hall's legacy.

Lisa MacIsaac of Madison Violet is launching a new concert series meant to spotlight woman and gender diverse artists... and promote equality in the music industry.

Tara Lynn Taylor gives us a taste of The Halifax Black Film Festival and an iconic broadway show coming to Liverpool.