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Does our supercity need a super-powered mayor? Jeff asks Mayor Andy Fillmore 15:09

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Jeff Douglas goes to City Hall.

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HRM Councillor Laura White discusses the upcoming July 8 council meeting 24:56

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Laura and I discuss the upcoming HRM council meeting and issues of increased Mayoral power, the budgetary process and the planned bike lane on Morris street in Halifax. Agenda for July 8 HRM council meeting: https://pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=e702c253-4757-42b1-8f10-404cebe18578&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English…

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Edward Peill offers sneak peak of Shark Week doc filmed entirely in Nova Scotia, airing Tuesday night 28:12

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Edward Peill is one of the executive producers of "Great White North Invasion," a follow-up to "Great White North" which aired last July on the Discovery Channel. He drops into the Mainstreet living room to talk with Jeff.

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If this is a "hinge moment" in history, how is our government doing positioning NS for an unknown future? 34:16

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Jeff talks with the Mainstreet S[inbusters - Michelle Coffin, Barbara Emodi, and Chris Lydon.

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Halifax Mural Festival is underway -- sprucing up our city, one wall at a time 8:20

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Carsten Knox speaks with mural artists Maddy Filipps and John McPartland, and Quinpool Road Business Association Executive Director Karla Nicholson. The big reveals are planned for Saturday. Find all the details at halifaxmuralfestival.ca

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After connecting independent musicians with millions in concert revenues, Side Door Access needs help 7:13

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Laura Simpson tells guest host Preston Mulligan how this tech platform has evolved, and about the challenges involved in growing at the right pace, and making Side Door Access profitable. Here's more info about their dilemma -- https://news.sidedooraccess.com/news/we-need-your-help-2025

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Halifax Bicycle Coalition Co Chair David Trueman 43:44

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David and I speak about biking in Halifax and the HRM and the recent Mayoral motion to halt funding. David's book recommendations: Killed by a Traffic Engineer: Shattering the Delusion That Science Underlies Our Transportation System. By Wes Marshall Bicycling with Butterflies: My 10,201-Mile Journey Following the Monarch MigrationBy Sara Dykman…

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Jaws hit theatres during historic low-point in great white shark population off eastern North America 26:08

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Things have since changed. Dal university veterinarian Chris Harvey-Clark talks about what Jaws gets right and wrong about great whites, what drove their numbers down in the 1900s, and the situation off Nova Scotia and Massachusetts now. He's also the author of "In Search Of The Great Canadian Shark."…

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Mainstreet Spinbusters on whether Carney "caved", western separatism, and Canadian optimism 21:53

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Guest host Preston Mulligan talks with Chris Lydon, Barbara Emodi, and Michelle Coffin.

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Don Mills and David Campbell discuss their book Toward Prosperity: The Transformation of Atlantic Canada’s Economy 57:51

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Don Mills and David Campbell discuss their book Toward Prosperity: The Transformation of Atlantic Canada's Economy. Book recommendations: Mellon vs. Churchill: The untold story of treasury titans at war. By Jill Eicher Empty Planet: The shock of global population decline. By Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson…

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Ken Hansen on the Coast Guard joining DND, and other ways Canada can work toward NATO's new target 17:47

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Ken Hansen is a former naval commander, a former chair of the Maritime Studies Program at the Canadian Forces College in Toronto, and an independent defence analyst. He speaks with guest host Alex Guye.

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Peter Moreira of Entrevestor discusses his 2024 Start Up Report 59:01

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Peter Moreira of Entrevestor discusses his 2024 Start Up Report for the Atlantic Canada business community. Peter's book recommendations: For Peter's novels on 1970's San Francisco go to PeterMoreira.com The Axeman's Carnival By Catherine Chidgey Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow By Gabrielle Zevin King of Ashes By S A Cosby…

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Jeff visits Annapolis Valley Shooting Sports Club, learns about safety, and Cowboy Action Shooting 14:18

28 днів тому14:18

14:18

Jeff Douglas visited the AVSSC on its annual family day, and got a tour from past president John Robinson.

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Nancy Ross, from the Dal School of Social Work, and Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard 12:48

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They talk with Jeff about a research project that began by asking African Nova Scotians about gender-based violence, and then evolved in response to what they heard back. This is the first in a series of interviews about the training modules that will result.

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April Hubbard receives the Ramon John Hnatyshyn Award for Voluntarism in the Performing Arts for 2025 8:36

29 днів тому8:36

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On June 13, in Ottawa, Governor General Mary Simon presented Nova Scotian artist and advocate, April Hubbard with the award. She spoke with Jeff Douglas about the experience.

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A call for regime change in Iran, from right here in Nova Scotia 13:27

29 днів тому13:27

13:27

Jeff Douglas talks with Atefeh Tabesh, a Nova Scotian who grew up in Iran.

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Hear from a Rainbow Railroad representative on what 2024 was like for LGBTQ+ refugees 11:30

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Latoya Nugent is head of engagement with Rainbow Railroad. She shares the details of the organizations annual report, 'Understanding the state of Global LGBTQI+ Persecution'.

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What is a sanctuary city policy and what role does it play in anti-ICE protests in the U.S.? 18:47

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Sarah Blue is a professor in the department of geography and environmental studies at Texas State University. She has an interest in the political geography of migration.

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Rob Doublett shares his recent visit to Halifax Puppy Yoga 9:54

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It's a stretch for your body and a boost for your mood. Rob Doublett tells guest host Alex Guye, about the business that's combining mindfulness with bundles of cuteness: Halifax Puppy Yoga!

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Vermont lawmaker and registered nurse on why she's planning to move to Nova Scotia 10:04

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Mari Cordes is a registered nurse and a member of Vermont's Legislature where she's served on the House Committee on Health Care. She speaks to guest host Alex Guye, about what's she's experienced to make her want to start a new life in Nova Scotia.

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Alexis & Harry Nickerson, a mother and son, both experiencing sight loss and determined to do what they love 17:58

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They speak with Jeff Douglas ahead of this year's Move For Sight fundraiser. Find more info at https://fightingblindness.akaraisin.com/ui/MOVEFORSIGHT2025

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A look at protests and military deployments happening south of the border 18:27

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Dalhousie University associate professor Robert Huish shares his thoughts on the ongoing unrest in Los Angeles that began almost a week ago with anti-ICE protests and why this U.S. is at a pivotal moment.

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Ken Hansen on military procurement, and Prime Minister's plan to hike defence spending to 2% GDP 18:57

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Ken Hansen is a former naval commander, former chair of the Maritime Studies Program at the Canadian Forces College in Toronto, and an independent defence analyst. He speaks with Mainstreet host Jeff Douglas.

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Two stories about what's involved in attracting and retaining volunteers in Atlantic Canada 18:03

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18:03

Jeff speaks with the CBC's Mariam Mesbah, and then Laura Horn from The North Grove in Dartmouth.

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Councilor Laura White discusses Halifax Mayor Fillmore's bike lane motion 42:52

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Halifax Councillor Laura White discusses Mayor Andy Fillmore's motion to halt bike lane funding. Is this motion an indication of the direction Mr. Fillmore intends to take Halifax and the surrounding areas?Chris Green

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Oversharing of personal information on social media could compromise your safety and privacy 12:43

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Technology columnist Takara Small shares her thoughts on whether attitudes are changing, compared to a couple decades ago, when it comes to sharing information on social media.

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Scammers try to profit off the tragedy of the missing Nova Scotian children, Lilly and Jack Sullivan 8:12

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Jeff Douglas talks with Paul Service, the chief director of Halifax Search & Rescue, about a fake GoFundMe that says $100,000 is needed to cover the cost of drones to search for Lilly and Jack, and any leftover money will go to Halifax Search & Rescue.

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Ken Hansen on Ukraine's innovation, Russia's "crippled" military, and why Putin still thinks he's winning 17:42

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Ken Hansen is a former naval commander, former chair of the Maritime Studies Program at the Canadian Forces College in Toronto, an independent defence analyst, and a columnist on Mainstreet in Halifax.

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Cybersecurity expert says provincial government could and should be doing more to protect citizens from cybercrime 10:19

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Cybersecurity expert David Shipley shares his thoughts about Nova Scotia Power's reaction to this cyber-theft, the provincial government's and how long everyone impacted will really need to monitor their credit for.

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re: Rob Doublett 1:46

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A brief tribute to Mainstreet's Rob behind the knobs.

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Damini Awoyiga's freelance story about Black family legacies and storytelling 14:06

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followed by the poem that got her thinking about the subject.

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re: Reid Southwick 1:49

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A brief tribute to the busiest body at the CBC business desk, and everything he puts up with on Mainstreet.

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Beau Blois & Alana Yorke join us to talk Live at the Round Barn. 10:35

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Live from the Round Barn is a four-part concert series set in Old Barns, Nova Scotia that celebrates East Coast music. Beau and Laura Blois have owned the 135-year-old octagonal barn, overlooking the Bay of Fundy since 2010. Beau is the creator and producer of the series, and Alana Yorke is one of four Nova Scotian musicians who will play the first…

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A new project is launching, geared towards hopeful Gaelic speakers and teachers 9:42

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9:42

Màiri Britton tells Alex Guye about Cala Cainnte, formerly known as the Gàidhlig aig Baile Institute. The name means language haven in English, and it will create new opportunities for teaching and learning Gaelic in Nova Scotia.

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A conversation with the artists behind, "Remembered in Exile: Songs and Ballads from Nova Scotia" 14:49

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Scottish musicians Màiri Morrison and Alasdair Roberts collaborate with Nova Scotia bassist/musical arranger Pete Johnston to create "Remembered in Exile: Songs and Ballads from Nova Scotia". The album explores traditional songs with Scottish roots collected by prominent folklorist Helen Creighton.

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Advice from Credit Canada about protecting your credit 9:46

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Becky Western-Macfadyen is the financial coaching and education manager with the credit counselling agency, Credit Canada. She gives some tips and resources to protect your credit and identity in the wake of the Nova Scotia Power data breach.

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Nova Scotia Power president and CEO gives details about the "sophisticated ransomware attack" 12:25

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Peter Gregg tells Jeff Douglas about the ransomware attack Nova Scotia Power has been the victim of. He confirmed that the hackers who stole the data have published it to the dark web.

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A visit to a Gaelic conversation session 8:48

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8:48

Alex Guye attends a Gaelic Nova Scotia Month event at Gottingen street's Eastern Tea Bar.

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Premier Tim Houston explains his motivation for pursuing resource development, and his conditions 22:42

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Jeff Douglas spoke with the Premier on the afternoon of May 22nd, in his office in Halifax.

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It's All Good, episode 4: nothing but good news stories from Mainstreet in Nova Scotia 23:30

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A retired physician helps Radstorm raise enough money to buy the building it calls home in Halifax, we hear how some healthcare workers are using art to deal with stress and burnout, and a matchmaker tells Jeff about a new trend called Loud Dating.

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Concerns raised over the wellbeing of livestock at the Ross Farm Museum in New Ross 20:14

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Susan Fraser is a certified High Performance Equestrian coach who has spent decades training and caring for horses. She tells Mainstreet host, Jeff Douglas, about the condition of the horses at Ross Farm Museum when she was asked to evaluate them back in November.

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What does the term "woke" mean and what does it mean when a politician wants to crackdown on a "woke agenda" or "woke ideology"? 33:31

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Alex Khasnabish is chair of the department of Sociology and Anthropology at Mount Saint Vincent University. He studies social movements, radical politics, and social & political theory. Erik McDuffie is an associate professor of African American Studies and History at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He is the author of the Jon Gjerde P…

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A conversation about living with schizophrenia, psychosis and the stigma surrounding these illnesses 14:34

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Jotham Corbett shares his experience living with schizophrenia. Alex Guye gave Jotham and his parents, Cyndi and Dennis, a call to hear about Jotham's experiences, and the importance of his family's support.

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What would a "golden dome" mean for our military procurement, and lessening dependence on the US? 18:31

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Jeff talks with our defence columnist Ken Hansen.

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Hear from the artist behind several murals around Pier 21 and his mentee 6:48

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This morning before work, Alex Guye went down and met artists, Kalkidan Assafe and Prince Churchill, about the murals they are working on.

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What does it take to run a marathon? 10:46

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Before the Blue Noes Marathon kicks off this weekend, intern Ethan Hunt spoke with some experts in Dartmouth to find out what it takes to run a marathon.

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Security expert weighs in on NSP data breach 10:18

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David Shipley is a cyber-security expert and a principal at Beauceron Security.

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A look at Stòras a’ Bhaile: Gaelic Folklife School 7:34

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Cape Breton musician Mary Jane Lamond, who has long been involved in preserving Gaelic songs and language, tells Alex Guye about Stòras a’ Bhaile and the importance of keeping Gaelic culture alive.

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It's All Good, episode 3: nothing but positive stories from Mainstreet in Nova Scotia 40:43

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Filmmaker Jason Eisner remembers a childhood fright that inspired his current Vice TV series, Dark Side Of The Ring. Jeff talks with two players from the Halifax Hoopers, Anthony Ottley Jr and Antonio 'Tony' Davis, about their 14-game winning streak. Sarah Taylor drops into Studio A from the Halifax Tides to talk about what it's like to come home t…

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Stephanie Domet has some suggestions for your long weekend, and summer reading list 15:01

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15:01

The co-executive director of the AfterWords Literary Festival drops into Studio A to talk books, with host Jeff Douglas.

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