Кращі подкасти про Halifax (2024)

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Nova Scotia's bat population — 10 years after white-nose syndrome landed 10:41

20h ago10:41

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The deadly fungal pathogen that causes white-nose syndrome wiped out more than 90 per cent of Nova Scotia's bat population during the winter of 2012-2013. More than 10 years later, bat biologist Lori Phinney says some species are showing signs of recovery, while others are not.

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Apr 21st 2024 - Keys - Week 7 - John 14:13 - Mike Miller 49:16

12d ago49:16

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Apr 21st 2024 - Keys - Week 7 - John 14:13 - Mike Miller by Nova Church HalifaxNova Church Halifax

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Canada's Ocean Playlist: Champagne Weather 23:43

20h ago23:43

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Truro-based folk duo Champagne Weather join host Jeff Douglas to talk about their new EP and their upcoming performance at the East Coast Music Awards in Charlottetown. The duo behind the band are Canadian Folk Music Award-winners and JUNO nominees James Hill and Anne Janelle.

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Why CBRM Mayor Amanda McDougall won't re-offer this fall 6:06

20h ago6:06

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Cape Breton Regional Municipality Mayor Amanda McDougall has announced she will not re-offer in October. She became the first female mayor of the municipality in 2020, after previously serving as a councillor. The CBC's Kyle Moore asked her about her decision not to pursue another term.

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Why you should seek medical help if you experience hearing loss 16:06

1d ago16:06

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Mainstreet's own Rob Doublett tells us why it's important to seek out medical help right away if you experience any kind of hearing loss. While you might think it's something as simple as water in the ear, it could be something more serious — and treating it quickly can make a world of difference.

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Oscar-nominated Chris Hegedus on her experience at NSCAD 19:54

1d ago19:54

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The NSCAD film festival is back for its third year and one of the alumni returning is Oscar-nominated Chris Hegedus. She joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about her time at NSCAD and her 1993 documentary, The War Room, which is about the team that helped Bill Clinton triumph over George H.W. Bush and Ross Perot in 1992.…

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How these Nova Scotians helped a Ukrainian family find their footing 15:19

1d ago15:19

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David Hart, a United Church minister who took in a family from Ukraine for a few months last year, joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about that experience. They're also joined by Kirill Rumezhak, a member of that family.

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How volunteers maintain Halifax's Old Burying Ground 8:27

1d ago8:27

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The Old Burying Ground on the corner of Barrington and Spring Garden in Halifax is officially open for the season. After a long winter, the most fragile gravestones have been returned and are ready for visits from tourists and Haligonians alike. Volunteer Craig Ferguson gave Mainstreet's Dylan Taylor one of the first tours of the season.…

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Formerly abandoned Beaver Bank, N.S., farmhouse now home to thriving animation studio 13:44

3d ago13:44

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Magic is being made in a mysterious and secluded animation studio in Beaver Bank just north of Lower Sackville. Mainstreet's Rose Murphy went there and found woodland paths near a little lake, a family of snapping turtles, a giant apple that houses a library, an upside down airplane with a blue lightning bolt and a bunch of people making cartoons a…

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NSCC and Black Women in Excellence launching new program for entrepreneurs 6:43

3d ago6:43

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The NSCC and Black Women in Excellence are launching a new opportunity for Black and African Nova Scotian aspiring entrepreneurs. Black Women in Excellence founder Tia Upshaw spoke to Jeff about the initiative

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Law professor answers questions about Drake's use of AI-generated voices 8:42

3d ago8:42

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Music superstar Drake's use of AI-generated voices of rappers Tupac Shakur and Snoop Dogg in his song Taylor Made Freestyle is causing some controversy. Mainstreet intern Dylan Taylor spoke with Carys Craig, a law professor at Toronto's York University and an expert in intellectual property, about the legality of artificial intelligence-created voi…

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Canada's Ocean Playlist: Kacy & Clayton 23:22

3d ago23:22

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Kacy & Clayton are a folk-roots duo from Wood Mountain, Sask. They are coming to Dartmouth in May to perform a special show at The Sanctuary Arts Centre. One half of the duo, Clayton Linthicum, joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about their music and latest album for Canada's Ocean Playlist.

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Gallery owner wants more people to oppose the infilling of Dartmouth Cove 8:04

3d ago8:04

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A local gallery owner who opposes the infilling of Dartmouth Cove is organizing an art show and issuing a call to action. Mainstreet's Rose Murphy dropped by The Dart to hear why Jane MacDougald is rallying her community to protect a place she loves.

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Brewery going green with help of Dalhousie engineering students 8:13

4d ago8:13

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2 Crows Brewing Company is partnering with engineering students at Dalhousie University to minimize emissions that occur naturally when beer is brewed. Head brewer Jeremy Taylor spoke with Mainstreet guest host Preston Mulligan about the initiative.

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New book club tackling Atlantic Book Award nominees 8:39

4d ago8:39

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Ahead of the Atlantic Book Awards in June, authors Stephanie Domet and K.R. Byggdin are launching a book club! Each week, readers will make their way through one of the five nominees for the Thomas Raddall Atlantic Fiction Award. Domet and Byggdin joined guest host Preston Mulligan to talk about what to expect.…

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Building a conservation network in the Scotian Shelf and Bay of Fundy 9:41

4d ago9:41

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You're probably heard about Canada's promise to protect 30 per cent of our marine areas by the year 2030. Today, a map and survey and a lot of other material went online, all about creating a conservation network in the Scotian Shelf and Bay of Fundy. Susanna Fuller is the vice president of conservation and projects at Oceans North. She spoke to gu…

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Firefighter reflects on Nova Scotia wildfires nearly one year later 11:51

4d ago11:51

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Brendan Meagher is a captain with Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency. He was called in to help battle the Tantallon wildfires last May and spoke with guest host Preston Mulligan about the lessons learned from last year and what to expect this year.

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Haligonians weigh in on rising food prices 3:40

7d ago3:40

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Many Nova Scotians are struggling with rising food prices. CBC's Sis'moqon took to Halifax's North End with her daughter Sis'wey to ask people how they were dealing with food price inflation.

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Halifax woman's plant library a hit with the community 5:11

7d ago5:11

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A Haligonian school teacher's attempt to bring her neighbourhood together through gardening is proving to be a big success. Mainstreet intern Dylan Taylor spoke with Cora-lee Conrad who puts out free plants to help with the cost of living and to build her community.

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Classified on his new album 'Luke's View' 17:22

7d ago17:22

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Classified has released a brand new album Luke's View. He speaks to Jeff about the album and how he's changed after almost three decades in the music business.

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Rob Pue is heading for the Halifax Comedy Fest 8:57

8d ago8:57

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Comedian Rob Pue will be in town for the Halifax Comedy Fest in May. He spoke to Jeff about the art of comedy and clears up some online misinformation that says Halifax is his hometown.

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Unama'ki alert system planning to expand to other communities 20:08

8d ago20:08

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Jennifer Jesty developed the Unama'ki Alert Systemi and hopes to see it expand to other Mi'kmaw communities. She's the emergency resilience manager with Union of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq. She spoke to Jeff about the system and future plans.

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Conservative MP Rick Perkins weighs in on closure of elver fishery 13:26

8d ago13:26

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The closure of the elver fishery in Nova Scotia has led to an outcry from some quarters. Jeff spoke to South Shore—St. Margarets MP Rick Perkins of to get his thoughts on the matter.

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Bird flu is taking a toll on marine wildlife 19:21

9d ago19:21

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Bird flu is affecting a wide range of animal populations. Chris Harvey-Clark a marine biologist and the university veterinarian at Dalhousie University tells Jeff about the effects the virus can have on marine animals .

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How heated language can lead to acts of hate or violence 19:01

9d ago19:01

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Canada's Integrated Terrorism Assessment Centre warned in a 2023 assessment that heated language can lead to acts of violence. Alex Mason spoke with Deena Abul-Fottouh an assistant prof in Dalhousie University's department of sociology and social anthropology about what is being called stochastic terrorism. This conversation deals with disturbing e…

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Is much of our life the result of random chance? 8:34

9d ago8:34

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A new book says random chance determines much of the course of our lives and even the history of the world. Jeff speaks with Mark Rank the author of "The Random Factor." and a professor of social welfare at Washington University.

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56 companies account for half of branded plastic pollution, study says 12:34

9d ago12:34

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Over 50 per cent of the world's branded plastic pollution recorded in a study from 2018 and 2022 comes from 56 companies. That's according to a study published today in the journal Science Advances. Jeff speaks with one of the authors, Tony Walker.

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How one company is dedicated to growing eels in Nova Scotia 17:37

10d ago17:37

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While Atlantic Canada's elver fishery typically ships baby eels to Asia where they're grown for food, NovaEel is dedicated to figuring out how to farm them right here in Nova Scotia. It's a task that is biologically tricky, and the recent closure of the fishery only adds to that.

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Outfest returns to Halifax, bigger and better than ever 16:18

10d ago16:18

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Outfest, a queer theatre festival, kicks off in Halifax on Wednesday and runs until April 28. The six-day festival is in its third year and will feature the best local, regional and national queer artists and many performances at the Bus Stop Theatre. Mainstreet's Alex Guye went down there to find out what's in store.…

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Canadian singer-songwriter Ian Thomas on how his upbringing influenced his music 21:30

11d ago21:30

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As he embarks on his latest Canadian tour, which has several stops in Nova Scotia, Ian Thomas joins host Jeff Douglas to look back at more than half a century as a singer-songwriter and what it was about the Thomas household that spawned two pop culture icons.

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Commercial fisher starts poster campaign calling for elver fishery to be reopened 18:36

11d ago18:36

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While a ministerial order has officially closed Atlantic Canada's elver fishery this spring, how much that's impacted illegal fishing is unclear. But one group undoubtedly affected is commercial license holders. Zachary Townsend, the plant manager for Shelburne Elver, joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about his efforts to get the fishery reopened.…

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Pilot study suggests sadism, psychopathy are traits of those who like loud vehicles 10:06

11d ago10:06

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Julie Aitken Schermer, a professor of psychology at Western University, joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about a study that tries to determine what kind of drivers like having noisy tailpipes — and why you might want to avoid them, on the road and otherwise.

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Trauma therapist says gender-based violence still a problem despite MCC recommendations 16:44

14d ago16:44

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It's been more than a year since the Mass Casualty Commission made 17 recommendations to address gender-based violence. To get a sense of what progress has been made, host Jeff Douglas is joined by Kristina Fifield, a registered social worker and trauma therapist who is also a member of the MCC's progress committee.…

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Elyse Aeryn drops new single 'Cowboy' ahead of Halifax show 12:18

14d ago12:18

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Award-winning Cape Breton singer Elyse Aeryn joins host Jeff Douglas in Studio A to talk about her debut album, Joy State of Mind, her recent wins and nominations and her experience being one of five JUNO Wavemakers last month. Plus, she gives Mainstreet an exclusive listen to her new single, Cowboy.…

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New mentorship program to help developing hip-hop artists 7:40

14d ago7:40

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On April 21, Fang Recording in Dartmouth, N.S., will be hosting its first ALL EYEZ ON YOU: Hip-Hop Artist Development & Education program. It's a workshop and networking event for up-and-coming MCs and producers in the Halifax area. Rapper, producer and program organizer Camden Bonvi spoke with Mainstreet's Alex Guye.…

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Man accused of assaulting conservation officer speaks out 18:07

15d ago18:07

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The man accused of assaulting a conservation officer after an elvers bust in downtown Dartmouth is speaking out. James Nevin, who is from Sipekne'katik, describes the circumstances of his arrest — and why he feared his truck might be stolen. Nevin says the failure of enforcement officers to identify themselves resulted in his arrest.…

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N.S. justice minister apologizes after saying domestic violence isn't an epidemic 10:39

15d ago10:39

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In talks about the Mass Casualty Commission's final report recommendations, Nova Scotia's Justice Minister Brad Johns told reporters that domestic violence is not an epidemic. He has since apologized. We hear reactions from Premier Tim Houston and Anita Stewart, the executive director of the Antigonish Women's Resource Centre and Sexual Assault Ser…

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What you need to know about the rules around unmarked crosswalks 16:17

15d ago16:17

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It's time for a road safety refresher. Norm Collins, the president of the Crosswalk Safety Society of Nova Scotia, joins host Jeff Douglas after a father and his daughter had a close call with a driver at an unmarked crosswalk in Kingston, N.S. To read more about crosswalk education for drivers and pedestrians, click here.…

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CBC podcast to examine controversial 2000s reality show, Kid Nation 8:32

15d ago8:32

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A new CBC podcast is exploring a scandal-ridden reality TV show from 2007 called Kid Nation, that dropped 40 kids into an abandoned mining town and asked them to start a new society. The podcast is called Split Screen: Kid Nation. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by the podcast's creator, Josh Gwynn.

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A crash course in using e-scooters in Halifax 12:15

16d ago12:15

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Mainstreet gets a crash course — a tutorial — on how to safely use e-scooters now that they're back on the streets of Halifax for the 2024 season. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Max Rastelli, the owner of HFX e-Scooters.

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Mainstreet Backseat Traffic Jam: Pillow Fite 20:15

16d ago20:15

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On their website, local musical alt-folk duo Pillow Fite promises to live up to its name by wielding softness and making it sting. Members Art Ross and Aaron Green dropped into the Mainstreet Living Room to perform in a Mainstreet Backseat Traffic Jam.

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Ottawa is proposing a hike to capital gains tax. What does that mean? 7:12

16d ago7:12

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Tuesday's federal budget includes nearly $53 billion in new spending over the next five years with a clear focus on affordability and housing. To help pay for some of that new spending, Ottawa is proposing a hike to the capital gains tax. Moshe Lander, an economics lecturer at Concordia University, joins host Jeff Douglas to explain.…

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Mi'kmaw vendor market to support summer activities for kids in need 7:10

16d ago7:10

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The Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre will open its doors this weekend for a traditional Mi'kmaw vendor market. The goal is to raise money for summer activities for urban Indigenous children in need. Lisa Robinson, program facilitator with the Mi'kmaq Child Development Centre, joins host Jeff Douglas to explain.…

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Why coral is turning white — and what it means for our oceans 4:45

17d ago4:45

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One of nature's wonders is under serious threat. Coral around the world is turning white, and in some cases dying, because of climate change and warming oceans. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Isabelle Jubinville, a marine biologist with Oceana Canada in Halifax, to talk about why this is happening.

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Blocking 'arteries of capitalism' to fight for change 12:45

18d ago12:45

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A group called A-15 Action has called on people around the world to block "the arteries of capitalism" in solidarity with Palestinians. Alex Khasnabish, a professor of sociology and anthropology at Mount St. Vincent University, joins guest host Preston Mulligan to talk about this approach to protesting what's happening to people in Gaza and the his…

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Mainstreet's Spinbusters examine tensions between Trudeau and Canadian provinces 36:15

18d ago36:15

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There appears to be a fair bit of acrimony between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and many of the provinces at the moment — but why is that? Is it that the federal government is down in the polls? Or that it's out of step with Conservative premiers? Mainstreet's Spinbusters Barb Emodi, Michelle Coffin and Chris Lydon join guest host Preston Mulligan…

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How specialized nurses work to help victims of sexual assault 9:51

18d ago9:51

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Advocates for victims of sexual assault say only 10 per cent actually report it — but if more people knew about the services sexual assault nurse examiners provide, more victims would come forward to seek help. Cara Steele, who manages the SANEs program at the Avalon Centre in Halifax, offers some insight into what they do.…

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Apr 14th 2024 - Keys - Week 6 - Romans 10:9 - Mike Miller 50:11

19d ago50:11

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Apr 14th 2024 - Keys - Week 6 - Romans 10:9 - Mike Miller by Nova Church HalifaxNova Church Halifax

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Art book fair coming to Halifax 10:00

21d ago10:00

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The inaugural edition of the Halifax Art Book Fair and conference will take place on Saturday. The fair is a gathering for Atlantic Canadian artists who want to find new connections and ideas. It will be held at the All Nations Church. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Andrew Hill and Marite Kuus, who are both Halifax-based artists and co-directors of…

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New exhibit features how Indigenous art can be used to revitalize languages 10:08

21d ago10:08

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The Treaty Space Gallery at NSCAD's Marginal Road Campus has opened a new exhibit that highlights the importance of Indigenous language revitalization. It was created by Indigenous students who participated in a drum painting workshop, as a way to explore how art can express cultural reclamation. CBC's Sis'moqon was there.…

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