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Government Of Nova Scotia
Halifax Grain Elevator Limited
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Take a deep dive with James Collins and Alec Cranston as they bring to light the most innovative, trailblazing, and intriguing stories the city of Halifax has to offer.

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Season 4 continues with James Collins and Alec Cranston, though James joins from his sickbed, loaded up on throat lozenges, while Alec runs the studio on his own. This episode is about one of the biggest questions facing the city: what happens next a... more

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Season 4 continues with hosts James Collins and Alec Cranston back in the studio after a chaotic Halifax summer of heat, bomb threats, and breaking news alerts — and turning their attention to something even more unsettling: Halifax quietly becoming ... more

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Season 4 continues with hosts James Collins and Alec Cranston turning their attention to a topic reshaping every industry in Nova Scotia and beyond: artificial intelligence – what it really is, how it’s already changing work, and where the risks (and... more

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Season 4 continues with hosts James Collins and Alec Cranston turning their attention to one of Halifax’s most iconic – and misunderstood – landmarks: the massive concrete grain elevator at the edge of Point Pleasant Park.

They’re joined by Kim Bath... more

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Recent Guests

Derek Martin
Owner of the Halifax Wanderers Football Club
Halifax Wanderers FC
Episode: Derek Martin + The Future of the Wanderers Grounds
Jennifer LaPlante
Deputy Minister of the Department of Cybersecurity and Digital Solutions, Government of Nova Scotia
Government of Nova Scotia
Episode: S4 E3 | Jennifer LaPlante + How AI Will Actually Change Your Job
Kim Batherson
President and CEO of Halifax Grain Elevator Limited
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Episode: S4 E2 | Kim Batherson + Food Security on Halifax's Waterfront
Arad Gharagozli
CEO and founder of Galaxia Mission Systems
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Episode: S4 E1 | Arad Gharagozli + Zelenskyy Visits Halifax
Max Taylor
Content creator and media entrepreneur, former mayoral candidate
Stenvar
Episode: S3E10| Max Emerson Taylor + Behind The Screens
David Regan
CEO of Sona Nanotech
Sona Nanotech
Episode: S3E9| David Regan + Nanotech and the Future of Cancer Treatment

Hosts

James Collins
Host known for steering conversations with a practical, startup-style storytelling approach focused on Halifax and Atlantic Canada.
Alec Cranston
Co-host delivering balanced,genuine banter with guests, helping translate complex tech and policy topics into accessible insights.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Great Show About My Home Town

    Fun conversations about the greatest little city in Canada, reminds many of us Haligonian ExPats why we want to return. Great segments, a bit of humour and a great pairing of two personalities. Looking forward to many more episodes.

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    5
    Inside My Canoehead
    Canada4 years ago
  • A Great Podcast Showing the Best that Halifax has to Offer

    As a visitor to Halifax I firmly believe that the city has undersold itself for far too long. This wonderful podcast is doing a fantastic job at showing how Halifax is evolving into a vibrant world city.

    A podcast of this nature risks being a little dry, however the chemistry and genuine warmth between the presents makes for pleasant (and often humorous) listening.

    I am really looking forward to seeing how much more I can find out about the cities ‘hidden treasures’ (could that even be a segme... more

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    5
    ocfofuzz
    Norway4 years ago
  • Quick Witted, Upbeat, Positive

    Add this podcast to your playlist! Great first episode here! A sign of many good things to come! Keep up the good work Gents.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BarryMe1rose
    Canada4 years ago

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Episodes are a strong primer on local industry and policy with engaging storytelling.
Listeners praise the chemistry between hosts and their approachable take on Halifax's “hidden treasures.”
The show is seen as upbeat, with high energy and thoughtful interviews that are easy to follow.

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S4 E2 | Kim Batherson + Food Security on Halifax's Waterfront
Q: How is safety regulated and inspected given the hazards of grain elevators?
The facility undergoes inspections from Labour Canada, the Port of Halifax, the Fire Department, and federal agencies like CFIA, with a strong emphasis on preventative maintenance and continuous monitoring of temperatures and equipment bearings.
S4 E2 | Kim Batherson + Food Security on Halifax's Waterfront
Q: And how many people work there on an average day in 2026?
Today the operation runs with about 17 employees including the management team, reflecting a largely automated process that minimizes direct labor needs.
S4 E2 | Kim Batherson + Food Security on Halifax's Waterfront
Q: For people who aren't sure, what is the Grain Elevator?
The Grain Elevator is a storage and shipping receiving facility in the Port of Halifax, originally built to export Canadian grain; today it stores grain, exports it, and also handles wood pellets.
S3E9| David Regan + Nanotech and the Future of Cancer Treatment
Q: What are the big picture plans for the next few years for expanding trials and getting regulatory approvals?
Plans include publishing the results in peer-reviewed journals, initiating a Canada-based pilot study in Halifax, obtaining Health Canada approval, and potentially conducting a pivotal US trial with a large partner as they scale up to 100-200 patients.
S3E9| David Regan + Nanotech and the Future of Cancer Treatment
Q: What does the timeline look like on the testing and when can we expect more results?
The company is midway through the initial human study in Chile, with an emphasis on safety and immune activation; full results are expected by the end of September, after which analyses of tissues and blood will inform next steps and potential publication.

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