
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.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 43 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessSociety & Culture | |||

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
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
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
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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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.
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
Add this podcast to your playlist! Great first episode here! A sign of many good things to come! Keep up the good work Gents.
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The show consistently covers Halifax's evolving tech, policy, and industrial scenes through candid conversations with local leaders and innovators. Recent episodes blend public-sector governance, critical infrastructure, and cutting-edge technology (AI policy, food supply chains, nanosatellite ecosystems) with grounded, human stories about how these trends impact businesses and daily life in Atlantic Canada. A notable strength is its mix of technical detail, practical real-world examples, and a playful, down-to-earth vibe that makes complex topics accessible for listeners who care about the region's economy and innovation culture.
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