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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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Greek culture and food on display at Halifax festival 7:45

22h ago7:45

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The 36th annual Halifax Greek Festival is taking place in the city until June 11. Festival committee volunteer Natasha Georgantas-Compton spoke to Mainstreet's Alex Guye about what this year's event has in store.

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Under The Tower, A Halifax Health Podcast

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(Part 1) Diabetes Dialogue with Christine Goudreau RN and John Guthrie 31:32

15d ago31:32

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Join Christine and John and learn about the types of diabetes, symptoms and treatments in this series featuring the Lohman Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology. Part 1 of many.Halifax Health

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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Greek Fest is back for its 36th year 7:38

20h ago7:38

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Natasha Georgantas Compton is one of the organizers behind this years Greek Fest. She tells Mainstreet's Alex Guye all about this entertainment, food and fundraising.

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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The call to collage 7:46

1d ago7:46

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There's a new collage-only art gallery in Halifax called Cuts and Paste. Owner Rhonda Barrett told Mainstreet's Rose Murphy she believes it may be the only gallery of its type in Canada.

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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Shelburne County residents are finding out if their homes are still intact after wildfire 7:08

2d ago7:08

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Residents in Shelburne County are starting to find out where their homes have been damaged or destroyed by wildfire. CBC's Shaina Luck spoke with CAO Warren MacLeod and some residents who have been waiting for answers.

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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Nova Scotia's fiery past — and potential future — with an environmental advocate 17:24

2d ago17:24

17:24

Donna Crossland started her career researching the history of fire in the Kouchibouguac National Park in New Brunswick. Now the vice-president of Nature Nova Scotia, Crossland has written an essay called "Nova Scotia's Fiery Past." She spoke with Mainstreet's Alex Mason about that history, and what we can learn from it.…

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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Excluding students with disabilities during CUPE strike is human rights violation, Inclusion NS says 13:23

2d ago13:23

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More than 1,800 school support workers with the Halifax Regional Centre for Education have been on the picket lines for nearly a month, after failing to achieve a collective agreement with their employee. Host Jeff Douglas spoke with Stephanie Carver, president of the board at Inclusion Nova Scotia, about how the strike is excluding students with i…

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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Wildfire that devastated Fort McMurray is just a preview of future, author says 9:57

3d ago9:57

9:57

Nova Scotia is not exempt from the escalating wildfire risks that have already devastated some communities out west, including Fort McMurray in Alberta. Since that 2016 fire, John Vaillant has spent years writing, "Fire Weather." In it, he warns that the fire that devastated Fort Mac was not unique, and is just a preview of what's to come.…

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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How farmers have been affected by ongoing wildfire in Shelburne County 17:40

3d ago17:40

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As a massive wildfire continues to burn in Shelburne County, farmers are starting to assess the damage and look for support. Host Jeff Douglas spoke with Matthew Roy, president of the Yarmouth/Shelburne County Federation of Agriculture, and Agriculture Minister Greg Morrow, to learn more.

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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'It's been a hard week,' DNR technician says as Shelburne County fire continues to burn 11:24

4d ago11:24

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More than a week after Nova Scotia's largest wildfire on record sparked, the province's Department of Natural Resources announced that 60 homes had been lost. Dave Rockwood, a forest resource technician assigned to the Shelburne County fires, joins host Jeff Douglas with an update.

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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'Best of humanity' being shown amid wildfires, Barrington councillor says 13:01

4d ago13:01

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Shaun Hatfield, a councillor of the Municipality of Barrington, slept in his own bed last night after days out of his home due to ongoing wildfires in Shelburne County. He tells host Jeff Douglas how residents have been showing warmth and generosity in the middle of disaster.

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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What concerns Nova Scotians have about new shark cage-diving business 10:44

4d ago10:44

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On Monday, there was a public meeting in Eagle Head, N.S., about a new business called Atlantic Shark Expeditions. It will give people the opportunity to go cage-diving with great white sharks. Madelyn Smye and Jessica Bradford, two founders of Queens Ocean Community, were there to hear concerns about the location, and the safety of humans and shar…

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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What displaced people need to know about well water safety as they return home 20:36

5d ago20:36

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How does a wildfire affect your well water? How can homeowners test their water? What about municipal water? To answer those questions, host Jeff Douglas spoke with Douglas Mulhall, the author of Discovering the Nature of Longevity; Elizabeth Kennedy, the director of the water branch of the Department of Environment and Climate Change; and Halifax …

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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South Shore MP on how wildfires is affecting residents, industry 19:18

8d ago19:18

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The Pubnico fire, the Barrington Lake fire, the Lake Road fire and even the fire in Tantallon are all affecting the same federal riding: South Shore - St. Margarets. Conservative MP Rick Perkins joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about how the wildfires are impacting his constituents.

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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What it's been like tackling the Barrington Lake wildfire 18:00

8d ago18:00

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The historic wildfire that has been burning out of control for nearly a week near Barrington Lake is continuing to grow. Radio-Canada's Héloïse Rodriguez spoke with Darrell Locke, the fire chief with the volunteer Shelburne Fire Department, and host Jeff Douglas is joined by Dave Rockwood, an officer with the Department of Natural Resources and Ren…

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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Shelburne residents worry as wildfire continues to grow, spread 20:52

9d ago20:52

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Shelburne residents are on edge, but are grateful for support, as a wildfire continues to grow and spread throughout the county. We hear from Shelburne resident Sarah Dunsworth Nickerson, deputy Mayor Ben Nickerson, Shelburne County Exhibition President James Matthews and Mayor Harold Locke.

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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Halifax councillor provides update on fire, evacuations in Hammonds Plains area 16:05

9d ago16:05

16:05

Pam Lovelace is the municipal councillor for Hammonds Plains/St. Margaret's in the Halifax Regional Municipality, where a wildfire destroyed homes and businesses. She joins host Jeff Douglas in Studio A to talk about how her constituents are doing.

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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Concerns about smoke inhalation during wildfires 6:01

9d ago6:01

6:01

Far beyond the evacuation zones, there is concern about smoke in the air, and potential impacts on health. Douglas Mulhall is the author of Discovering the Nature of Longevity.

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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Nova Scotians step up to help wildfire evacuees in Shelburne County 9:50

10d ago9:50

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When disaster strikes, Nova Scotians are always ready to step up. That's what's happening in Shelburne County where a record-breaking wildfire is burning. Host Jeff Douglas spoke with Trent Douglas, who has been delivering supplies to the area, and Ben Nickerson and Sarah Dunsworth-Nickerson, who have opened a "free store" for those in need.…

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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Halifax Water says its supply remains safe as wildfire burns nearby 8:59

10d ago8:59

8:59

A wildfire is burning near Pockwock Lake, where Halifax Water operates a treatment facility. Jeff Myrick, the utility's communications manager, joins host Jeff Douglas to provide an update on water supply.

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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Lower Sackville councillor encourages residents to be ready to leave amid wildfire 6:57

11d ago6:57

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As a wildfire rages in neighbourhoods northwest of Halifax, Councillor Paul Russell is encouraging his constituents in the Lower Sackville area to be prepared to leave. He spoke with guest host Preston Mulligan about what residents should — and should not — be doing.

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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What it was like to evacuate after emergency wildfire alert in Bedford 4:34

11d ago4:34

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Devin Sherrington tells host Jeff Douglas what it was like to evacuate his home after some Bedford, N.S., residents were told to leave due to a new wildfire in the area Tuesday evening.

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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Update #1: Warden of Barrington municipality provides afternoon update on nearby wildfire 6:01

11d ago6:01

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On Monday, a local state of emergency was declared in the Municipality of Barrington as a wildfire rages nearby. Warden Eddie Nickerson joins host Jeff Douglas to provide an update on the situation in and around those communities.

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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'It is a disaster area': What a Halifax councillor saw in the wildfire evacuation zone 14:48

11d ago14:48

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Pam Lovelace, the municipal councillor for the Hammonds Plains area, provides an update about the nearby wildfire after visiting the evacuated area Tuesday morning. She joins host Jeff Douglas to tell us what she saw.

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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Update #2: What the Barrington warden wants residents to know about growing wildfire 15:16

11d ago15:16

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Eddie Nickerson, the warden of the Municipality of Barrington, provides another update on a growing wildfire in the area, and what residents should know.

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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Shelburne exhibition opens grounds to animals in need during wildfire 3:56

12d ago3:56

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The Shelburne County Agricultural Exhibition has opened its grounds so people have somewhere to take their animals as a large wildfire burns nearby. James Matthews, president of the exhibition, joins guest host Preston Mulligan.

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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Animator from Sydney to have film screened at Tribeca Festival in NYC 10:16

15d ago10:16

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A short film by Nova Scotia-born animator Sean McCarron is heading to the Tribeca Festival next month... Mainstreet's Alex Guye reached him at his home in Vancouver

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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Festival brings Asian food and culture to Halifax 7:37

15d ago7:37

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Taste Asia — Halifax Asian Food and Culture Festival 2023 is taking place this week. Jeff speaks to Joyce Liu, the founder of Off the Eaten Path, the company putting on the event, and curator of the festival.

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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Halifax youth poet laureates on storytelling, expression and strength in vulnerability 11:56

16d ago11:56

11:56

Asiah Sparks and Damini Awoyiga are Halifax's two new youth poet laureates. They joined host Jeff Douglas in Studio A to talk about their work, and how it's a combination of self-expression, storytelling and being vulnerable.

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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Looking back at Halifax's Gay Alliance for Equality and the importance of activism 9:05

16d ago9:05

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Halifax's Gay Alliance for Equality was put in motion 50 years ago today. Dan MacKay, the publisher of the Halifax Rainbow Encyclopedia, said the group was registered at a time when it was dangerous to be openly gay. He tells host Jeff Douglas why the alliance should serve as a reminder of the importance of activism.…

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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A group of people in Shelburne County created a food pantry to help their community 8:39

16d ago8:39

8:39

The Villagedale Community Association has had a food pantry set up in the municipality of Barrington since last fall. Jamie Symonds explains why this was something their community was in need of.

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: Is it worth the hype? 10:53

16d ago10:53

10:53

Launched more than 35 years ago, the Legend of Zelda video game franchise has millions of fans and it has redefined gaming many times over. Zelda: Breath of the Wild was a genre-buster when it came out in 2017, and a couple weeks ago, the long-awaited sequel came out. CBC's Cassie Williams and Brooklyn Currie join host Jeff Douglas to explain if it…

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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Last year, volunteers helped 31-thousand Nova Scotians access $50-million in federal supports 8:58

16d ago8:58

8:58

Peter Fragiskatos is the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue. He dropped into Studio A to talk with Jeff.

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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Snazzy, galore and the inhaled yes: How the Gaelic language has influenced Atlantic Canadians 5:31

17d ago5:31

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Have you ever wondered why some people inhale when saying "yes"? Have you ever said the word "galore" or told someone their outfit is "snazzy"? These things have origins in the Gaelic language and they illustrate how Gaelic has influenced the way Atlantic Canadians talk. Mainstreet's Alex Guye sat down with Coraidh MacMhathain, a Gaelic language en…

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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Author explores how Canadians were involved in the American Civil War 10:14

17d ago10:14

10:14

More than 30,000 people who escaped enslavement in the United States crossed into Canada using the Underground Railroad, but that's not the entire story. In his new book, Julian Sher explores how those in British North America, including Nova Scotians, appeared on both sides of the American Civil War.…

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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Insulin pumps are the highlight of this upcoming fashion show 12:26

17d ago12:26

12:26

Insulin pumps will be the highlight of a fashion show happening in Halifax next month. Diabetes Canada is putting on a "Pump Couture Fashion Show" to combat stigma around the condition and device. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by model Ciara Stevens, a registered nurse and diabetes educator, who was diagnosed with Type 1 when she was 11.…

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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How Janelle Niles's upbringing in Mi'kma'ki, and working security, influences her comedy 15:52

18d ago15:52

15:52

Janelle Niles spent the first 10 years of her life in Truro. She joined host Jeff Douglas to discuss her childhood, her family's history of activism, and how she reflects that in her approach to standup. This week, you can see the Hot Docs film about her, called Janelle Niles: Inconvenient, free on the website https://www.citizenminutes.ca/events-s…

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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Nova Scotia storytellers to get together for an evening of 'SINS' 9:09

18d ago9:09

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There's a live storytelling event Thursday at Elle's Bistro in Halifax called Stories In Nova Scotia or "SINS" for short. Its EventBrite listing suggests that "choosing sin" can be "the unlikely path to virtue." Host Jeff Douglas is joined by organizers Katrina Phillip and Chris Jackel to learn more.…

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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Group helping people buy food at farmers markets calls for more funding 8:25

22d ago8:25

8:25

Nova Scotia Farmers Markets say they need more funding to keep up with their nourishing communities food coupon program for lower-income earners which was launched in 2019. Justin Cantafio, executive director of Farmers Markets of Nova Scotia, spoke to guest host Preston Mulligan.

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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How will AI change gaming? 9:47

23d ago9:47

9:47

Artificial intelligence has been all over the news lately, including in the world of video games. There's concern the technology could displace writers and programmers. But if reviews for a new AI-generated game are any indication, that future might still be far away. Mainstreet's Spencer McPhee joined us to discuss the latest developments.…

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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Why food insecurity is on the rise in Nova Scotia 17:03

24d ago17:03

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It's hard to get inflation off our minds these days but it's often felt most acutely at the grocery store. We spoke to Nick Jennery, executive director of Food Nova Scotia, about why 1 in 3 children in Nova Scotia live in a food insecure household. But first, an excerpt from Front Burner, where producer Imogen Birchard visited an Etobicoke food ban…

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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Online backlash against Kentville drag event prompts outpouring of support 14:16

24d ago14:16

14:16

A Kentville drag event has been the subject of an online backlash, including threats of a possible protest outside the event, but that hasn't stopped the local 2SLGBTQ+ community and allies from showing their support. Queera Bang, who is performing at the sold-out event, spoke with Mainstreet about what's been going on.…

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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Bay View High School students speak out after burning of pride flag 14:42

24d ago14:42

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Students from Bay View High School's gender-sexuality alliance and equity team, were present on Wednesday as the Progress Pride Flag was raised at Province House in Halifax to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. Rayne, a co-leader of the school's Gender-Sexuality Alliance, spoke at the event, and afterwards Jeff…

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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New artwork aims to uplift health-care providers, patients at Halifax hospital 11:46

25d ago11:46

11:46

New art installations have been set up in a busy hallway at the Victoria General Hospital in Halifax. The project, which is a collaboration with the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, Nova Scotia Health and Partners for Care, aims to create a more positive experience for health-care providers, patients and visitors. Mainstreet's Alex Guye spoke…

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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How recycling plastics could be doing more harm than good 15:26

25d ago15:26

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When it comes to the problem of microplastics, recycling of plastics may be a part of the problem — more so than part of a solution. Mainstreet's Alex Mason spoke with researchers Steve Allen and Erina Brown about their new study that looks into the effectiveness of filtration used at a state-of-the-art recycling facility in the United Kingdom, and…

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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Military history author reacts to removal of Vimy Ridge from Canadian passports 11:58

25d ago11:58

11:58

An image of the Vimy Ridge Monument is being removed from Canadian passports as part of a new redesign, which has prompted some strong feelings. Ted Barris, a Canadian military history author, spoke with host Jeff Douglas about his thoughts on the change.

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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N.S. activists raise alarm about rise in hateful rhetoric, and destruction of Pride flags 25:59

25d ago25:59

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Halifax Police are now investigating the destruction of two more Pride flags. One of them belonged to Susanne Litke, a human rights lawyer and long-time activist with the Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project. We hear from her, plus Cyndi Sweeney, the head of the PFlag chapter in Halifax, ahead of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia …

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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Value of Mi'kmaw nurses in focus during National Nursing Week 13:11

29d ago13:11

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Jeff speaks to three health-care professionals from the Mi'kmaw community about how important it is that they are represented within the Nova Scotia health-care system.

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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Making markets and pop-up stores more inclusive and accessible 9:49

29d ago9:49

9:49

Kayti Baur is a queer and disabled artist who is organizing markets for people like her, because she wants there to be year-round representation of queer people outside of Pride month. Baur speaks with Jeff about why she wants there to be spaces created for disabled folks, who she says are one of the most under-employed and -discussed groups of peo…

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Mainstreet Halifax from CBC Radio

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3 Nova Scotia spelling bee competitors show off their skills 12:30

29d ago12:30

12:30

On Saturday, the Black Educators Association is hosting the 17th edition of its provincial spelling bee. There are close to 100 spellers registered for the competition, and three of them joined host Jeff Douglas in studio to show off their impressive skills.

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