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Hard Facts is a news and current affairs radio show that airs on Monday to Friday from 3-7pm examining political, current and topical issues in Nigeria.
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An open show powered by community LINUX Unplugged takes the best attributes of open collaboration and focuses them into a weekly lifestyle show about Linux.
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HowTo Linux will guide you through the amazing world of Linux. From switching to Linux, to building the ultimate home theater, firewall, office file server, and just about anything else.
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HowTo Linux will guide you through the amazing world of Linux. From switching to Windows, to building the ultimate home theater, firewall, office file server, and just about anything else.
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HowTo Linux will guide you through the amazing world of Linux. From switching to Windows, to building the ultimate home theater, firewall, office file server, and just about anything else.
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The official HorrorBabble Originals podcast: a home for new and original weird tales.
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CBC Radio's Information Morning kick starts the day on mainland Nova Scotia with news, survival information, compelling stories and opinions from all perspectives in the province.
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A feed which encompasses all things Jay and Jack.
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Popcorn Talk Network, the online broadcast network that features movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary proudly presents “Video Game Movie Anatomy”. Each episode of VGMA centers upon a feature length film that was based on or directly tied to a video game allowing the hosts to break the film down and debate whether or not the film lives up to the name.
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Cars, loads of people talk about them, don’t they? Well, we do too. We prattle on about ’em like a couple of two stroke diesels as we guzzle an endless supply of tea like it’s an endless supply of oil. Ooh! Controversial that. That’s just the kind of contentious guff we’re not afraid to address, as we sit back in a shed, and comment on the world going on around us. And it’s not like we’re pro-electric, anti-diesel, or anything like that. We’re a right pair of tarts we are. We like all kinds ...
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Get ready to level up your gaming experience with A Gaming Moment - the ultimate podcast for gamers and streaming enthusiasts. Join us each week as we delve into the latest and greatest in gaming and technology, from hardware and software to advanced strategies and beyond. With expert insights and insider knowledge from some of the most passionate minds in the industry, we'll keep you on the cutting edge of this exciting world. And if you have a topic you're dying to hear about, hit us up on ...
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A Nova Scotian who coaches in the Professional Women's Hockey League joins us to talk about another breakthrough for women in hockey. The NHL has its first-ever woman coach on the bench this season. Jessica Campbell got the job as assistant coach for the Seattle Kraken. Kori Cheverie reflects on that milestone.…
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Our culture columnist Tara Lynn Taylor joins us with a look at a new production based on the true and tragic story of a fisherman in Nova Scotia. Plus, some spooktacular Halloween events happening at The Bus Stop Theatre.
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When Geri Mendes told her friends and family that she was in end-stage kidney disease, her best friend Casey knew she wanted to give her a kidney immediately. In fact, numerous friends and family stepped forward to find out if they could be a match for Geri. But none of them have family doctors. Find out how that stopped the application process in …
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Earlier this week, the province announced a new incentive for doctors. The Physician Retirement Fund will top up their retirement savings by matching contributions, based on years of service. It's meant to give us an edge in recruiting and retaining doctors, based on a similar program in B.C. The president of Doctors Nova Scotia shares his thoughts…
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Voter turnout is on the decline in democracies around the world, but the most precipitous drop is in local elections. Professor Tom Urbaniak from Cape Breton University gives us his best guess on how that will play out in current municipal races.
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We learn about new bylaws that effectively block 'renoviction loopholes' in some Ontario cities, and why Dalhousie Legal Aid thinks municipalities should consider introducing them here in Nova Scotia.
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"The Night of the Seven Storeys" is a Peter Van Melsen story by Ian Gordon. What is the source of those mysterious sounds, those infernal crashes that come in sevens, night after night?由HorrorBabble
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Have you ever gone bird watching and wondered: what do the birds see when they look at you? If you have, you're not the only one. A bird enthusiast will tell us more about an upcoming lecture on how birds see the world around them.
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Nocturne Festival is coming up this weekend. It's a chance to explore a multitude of art installations from all disciplines across Halifax and Dartmouth. We catch up with this year's curator before the festival kicks off.
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This summer the Halifax Thunderbirds reporter, Maki Jenner, made history. She became the first female broadcaster to call a Minto Cup game, the Canadian National Junior Men's Lacrosse Championship. Last month she called the first-ever Women's Lacrosse Box Championship game in New York. She stopped by the studio for a chat.…
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Jamie Jo, Jack, and Colleen talk about Survivor Season 47, Episode 5, titled “The Scales Be Tippin’.” They also make their predictions for who will go home next week. Feedback: SurvivorJJC@gmail.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/jayandjack Subscribe (MP3) l Become a Patron l Join Our Facebook Group Listen to “Ep. 20.5: “The Scales Be Tippin'”” on Spreak…
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A new book tells some of the stories about a huge group of people who came to Nova Scotia in the 60's and 70's from other parts of the country and the U.S. They bought land and old farm houses, or built homes. They were inspired to live differently, grow and eat their food, reject consumerism and escape the Vietnam War. Some didn't stay past the fi…
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The province has extended the ferry service between Yarmouth and Bar Harbor into at least 2026. That decision follows preliminary findings from an economic impact study. It found that projected passenger numbers are up by 20 cent this year, compared to 2023. A local inn owner tells us what the extension means for business.…
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We meet The Nova Scotia Threshold Singers, a small choir that comforts people who are dying in the palliative care unit at Victoria General Hospital. They're part of an international group of singers doing this around the world, but the first chapter started here in Nova Scotia just two years ago.
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A group of volunteers in the HRM is trying to make it easier for seniors to live independently in their own homes, for longer. It's called Happy at Home Halifax. From meal deliveries to changing light bulbs, they offer a variety of different services to help seniors be as comfortable as possible in their own space.…
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How DaPoPo Theatre is celebrating 20 years with a reimagined month-long festival in Halifax. Plus, Tara Lynn Taylor takes us to Nocturne!
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A popular soccer club in Mahone Bay is about to get an upgrade. It was one of 10 clubs in the country chosen to receive training and equipment for the "Accessible Soccer Project." The project is a collaboration between Canada Soccer and Soccability Canada to support accessible soccer programs. Tim Merry is one of the co-founders of Mahone Bay Unite…
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Ever wonder how much hospitals make off of parking? How about what to do if you can't afford it during your stay? We'll find out from our healthcare columnist Mary Jane Hampton.
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Last week we heard Dr. Scott Kapoor talk about his brother Anil's death from a toxic reaction to a cancer treatment. Anil Kapoor had a genetic variant that prevented his body from processing a chemotherapy drug called fluorouracil. Halifax-based lawyer John McKiggan weighs in on whether to screen patients before they receive treatment.…
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Jamie is the official Big Brother prognosticator of this season. Season 26 comes to an end, Jamie, Kristi and David break down the finale and look forward to season 27. Send us an email at tallythevotesch@gmail.com. Listen to “Big Brother 26: Season Finale” on Spreaker.由Jay and Jack
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Chris starts out talking about religion, and Matt recommends the show Nobody Wants This to Chris. Chris recommends Heels, and Jack is watching Dark Winds between Padre Playoffs. The guys talk psychedelics, mental health, and drugs. Jack rants about the under 30 something crowd. Lastly, Matt gets two beers in and gets weird. Become a Patron at Jayan…
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During this quick episode we make our final predictions for the season. The trio is going to the end, who will win Big Brother? Send us an email at tallythevotesch@gmail.com. Listen to “Big Brother 26: Eps. 36-37” on Spreaker.由Jay and Jack
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From its official headquarters in Paris, UNESCO announced this week that Africville has been designated as a Place of History and Memory linked to Enslavement and the Slave Trade. We'll talk about the significance of that designation.
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Last year, Dr. Scott Kapoor's brother died from a chemotherapy drug that was supposed to help heal him. A genetic screening test could have saved him. That screening is now mandatory in Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia. Dr. Kapoor thinks it should also be the standard here.
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Film reviewer Carsten Knox joins us to talk about what's new in cinemas, including movies about the early career of Donald Trump and the first episode of Saturday Night LIve. He'll also review Anna Kendrick's directorial debut, which he calls a "masterclass in suspense."
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Jamie Jo, Jack, and Colleen talk about Survivor Season 47, Episode 34, titled “Is That Blood in Your Hair.” They also make their predictions for who will go home next week. Feedback: SurvivorJJC@gmail.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/jayandjack Subscribe (MP3) l Become a Patron l Join Our Facebook Group Listen to “Ep. 20.4 "Is that Blood In Your Hair"”…
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In "Rainman", a police officer investigates the mysterious death of a youngster in the fictional Scottish town of Wren. From Ian's 2018 collection, TELL ME WHAT YOU KNOW OF FEAR: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L6M48NL由HorrorBabble
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In an effort to increase the numbers of doctors in the province, a new primary care assessment clinic is opening where medical professionals who trained and practiced in other countries will be assessed for licensing. Dr. Gus Grant from the Nova Scotia College of Physicians and Surgeons tells us more.…
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A political cartoon in the Chronicle Herald caused quite a stir recently. Michael De Adder drew the cartoon, in response to the unusual number of mayoral candidates running in Halifax. But for Darryl Johnson, the only Black candidate running for mayor, the cartoon felt like targeted racism. The two men have since met in person to reconcile their pe…
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A public library in Springfield, Ohio has received an outpouring of love and support in the wake of attacks against the Haitian community there, after former president Donald Trump accused immigrants of eating pets in the city. Find out how the library has become a lifeline for Haitian migrants there — and why there's a Halifax connection to this s…
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Chris Surrette and Jan Sebastien LaPierre talk about hiking groups for all abilities and have some suggestions to help you find your way into the woods and back out again this fall.
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Dalhousie and St. Francis Xavier university researchers have found that people who self-declare as having no friends feel a sense of pride at being self-sufficient, but that doesn't mean they don't feel lonely. Hear from one of the researchers studying this.
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The African Nova Scotia Music Awards are coming up tomorrow night. What you may not know, if you're watching the awards, is that some of the people involved - from the lights, the cameras, to the action — are part of mentoring programs run by ANSMA. Executive director Julien Matwawana explains.
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The Broads talk about random vernacular from when they were younger and do an Ask Reddit of things they wish they could unlearn. Broadcast audi! Feedback: TheBroadcasters3@gmail.com or 331-BROADS3 (331-276-2373) Links: Merchandise, Matt’s Broadcast Book Club Subscribe (MP3) l Become a Patron l Join Our Facebook Group Listen to “Ep. 9.11 "You're Urk…
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It's as emblematic in healthcare as a white coat and stethoscope. Today our healthcare columnist Mary Jane Hampton looks at that crinkly paper on examination tables. A recent study found it's totally useless and is actually doing harm.
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When Lindell Smith was elected in 2016, he won handily. He was the only Black Nova Scotian on the HRM council, the first elected in 16 years. Plus, he was only 26-years-old. Councillor Smith talks about the challenges of being a political newbie, what he's proud of accomplishing and what's next now that he's decided to not run.…
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The federal government is updating the decades-old Canadian Environmental Protection Act. But the environmental group EcoJustice says Ottawa is missing the boat on their efforts to assess chemicals possibly toxic to both human health and the environment. Find out why.
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Our culture columnist Tara Lynn Taylor takes us to the 26th Annual African Nova Scotia Music Association Awards. This year's nominees include Blessing Tangban, Kayo, Maggie Andrew and more. Plus, Linda Carvery brings her show Watch Over Me to Halifax for the first time.
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Michael Parsons, a research scientist with Natural Resources Canada, says he's identified the best way to clean up the shuttered Montague Gold Mines site. But there's a separate challenge that could be bigger than the cleanup. That's convincing local people to stop using the tailings piles as places to go offroading.…
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In 2021, Prep Academy was founded as a small community-based non-profit to help African Nova Scotian students prepare for college and university. Since then, more than 200 people have taken part. Founder Ashley Hill talks about how the mentorship program is expanding.
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On this week’s episode, the RCAD crew talks T-shirts and how they want a real woman. In the age or Elder Abuse?Matt recommends “The Wild Robot.” Cast Away and the volleyball Nick watches Kaos and there’s a spoiler light discussion. Matt is watching Kevin can F Himself and Jack starts Dark Winds. Nick asks Matt about Pink Floyd’s “Animals” Do the Ne…
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The final five battle to remain in the house. Who will go home this week? Can the trio survive? Angela continues to annoy everybody, even in the jury house. Will Leah really date Quinn? Join us for a discussion on all of this with only ten days remaining in the game. Send us an email at tallythevotesch@gmail.com. Listen to “Tally the Votes: Big Bro…
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Students at Potlotek First Nation are gearing up for an exciting project. They're launching a state-of-the-art ocean buoy into the Bras d'Or Lake today, which will report live data about water conditions that they can use in science class. The project is about more than just numbers... they're learning to apply the Two-Eyed Seeing approach to clima…
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Many people won’t get to cast a vote in this year's municipal election. Most of the province’s 49 municipalities have at least one acclamation, where a candidate ran unopposed and will win by default. In one town, the entire council and mayor were acclaimed. CBC reporter Haley Ryan brings us this story.…
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When Pastor Rhonda Britton announced her plans to retire from New Horizons Baptist Church, there were a lot of tears - from her, the congregation and the community. Her last church service will be Christmas Day. Pastor Britton talks with Portia about her decision to leave and her time with the church here in Halifax.…
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According to Statistics Canada, the number of hate crimes reported by Halifax police in 2023 jumped by 62 per cent compared to the prior year. Police credit the rise to their new hate crimes unit. For more perspective, we're joined by Timothy Bryan, an assistant professor who studies hate crimes and police responses.…
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Jamie Jo, Jack, and Colleen talk about Survivor Season 47, Episode 3, titled “Belly of the Beast.” Two hosts have to make a new winner’s pick, and all three make their predictions for who will go home next week. Feedback: SurvivorJJC@gmail.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/jayandjack Subscribe (MP3) l Become a Patron l Join Our Facebook Group Listen to …
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"The Pit" is loosely based on the Pretoria Pit disaster, which occurred in my hometown of Westhoughton in 1910. Years later, my grandad worked in the mines, and related many disturbing tales back in the day. This story explores aspects of some of those tales. From Ian's 2018 collection, TELL ME WHAT YOU KNOW OF FEAR: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L6…
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Colder weather and school virus swapping are a couple of reasons why respiratory illnesses like to make a comeback this time of year. Dr. Peter Lin goes over the most common viruses and ways to keep them from ruining your fall fun.
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An independent public-policy think tank recently sounded the alarm recently about the province's ability to retain nurses. According to a new report by the Montreal Economic Institute, 60 percent of Nova Scotia's young nurses are leaving the province every year. Hear why Nova Scotia heath says that report was misguided.…
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