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This is Nova Scotia

CBC
Nova Scotia
Halifax
Halifax, Canada
Canada
Mi'kmaq
Video Artificial Intelligence
Nova Scotia College Of Art and Design
Long Lake Wildfire
Postpartum Text Message Program
Icebergs
Montreal
Nova Scotia Health
Blue Jays
Art Gallery Of Nova Scotia
Education
Lifeflight
Schizophrenia
Spaceport Nova Scotia
Ukraine
Foster Care

Connecting you to the most talked-about stories of the day in Nova Scotia.

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Children in foster care and group homes are among society's most vulnerable, but their stories are rarely told. Ashley Coggins-Comeau lived in a group home as a youth and estimates she ran away 20 to 30 times. She says the experience continues to imp... more

On this week's episode of the podcast, we hear from Mi'kmaw artist, scholar and educator, Aaron Prosper about what Treaty Day means to him, what's in the treaties that cover Nova Scotia, and where he feels we stand when it comes to treaty relations.

The EHS LifeFlight air ambulance service has provided critical medical care across Nova Scotia and beyond for 30 years. On this week's episode we hear from the people who take on challenging medical cases in even more challenging settings.

The owner of the Halifax Wanderers wants to build a permanent soccer field on city-owned land. But one Halifax councillor says the public space shouldn't be used for private profit.

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Aaron Prosper
Mi'kmaq artist, scholar, and educator, plus a medical student
Eskizoni First Nation / Mi'kmaq community
Episode: What does Treaty Day mean today?
Colin Flynn
Director of Operations for EHS LifeFlight
EHS LifeFlight
Episode: The ins and outs of being an air medic
Dr. George Kovach
Medical Director of EHS LifeFlight
EHS LifeFlight
Episode: The ins and outs of being an air medic
Derek Martin
Founder and owner of the Halifax Wanderers
Halifax Wanderers
Episode: Should a $70M privately owned stadium be built on public land
Moshe Lander
Sports economist
Concordia University
Episode: Should a $70M privately owned stadium be built on public land
Rebecca Smith
One of the people caught in the floods
Episode: Rain wreaks havoc on Cape Breton
Kelly Doucet
Guest interviewed about a relative impact; flown to the area
Episode: Rain wreaks havoc on Cape Breton
Thomas Brask
Bicyclist who cycled across Asia and the Silk Road route
Episode: One Nova Scotian's road trip of a lifetime
Peter MacDonald
Director of Sustainability and External Relations, CKF
CKF Canada
Episode: How are Nova Scotia businesses weathering the trade war?

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Jerry West
Host with long-running involvement in regional CBC productions; central figure across episodes.
Jessi Bruce
Host contributing to multiple segments; key on-the-ground interviewer for community-focused stories.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
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    Early days but so far so good.

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    Canada2 years ago

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One Nova Scotian's road trip of a lifetime
Q: What were you most looking forward to as you progressed, and what challenges did you anticipate?
We were looking forward to the mountains on the Permian highways and crossing into Tajikistan; the main challenges were heat, high altitude, and long stretches with limited supplies, which tested our endurance and planning.
One Nova Scotian's road trip of a lifetime
Q: All right, well, that's one of the hazards. But tell me about a typical day when you're biking.
It varies a little bit, but we usually start early and pack a lot of water; for example one day we did 189 kilometers with hardly any towns in sight, and we adapt daily to terrain and weather to push through.
What does virtual staging mean for Nova Scotia real estate?
Q: What impact has digital staging had on your business and client outcomes?
Digital staging has become a core marketing capability that helps overcome visibility barriers, especially when some features aren't easily observable in person, and it supports a balanced, responsible approach to marketing.
What does virtual staging mean for Nova Scotia real estate?
Q: How is transparency handled when listings use AI or digital renders?
Regulations require labeling AI or digital renders, and agents often provide downloadable content detailing what is digitally rendered to ensure buyers understand what they're viewing.
What does virtual staging mean for Nova Scotia real estate?
Q: What are the differences between physical staging and digital/d virtual staging, and how do you balance them?
Physical staging uses actual furniture to create a lived-in feel, while digital staging uses AI-generated elements; balancing them depends on the property and budget, with digital staging often serving as a cost-effective option that can complement or substitute for physical staging.

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The program focuses on Nova Scotia's latest news, local impacts, and regional stories through on-the-ground reporting, expert analysis, and personal narratives. Recent topics span weather disasters and resilience, trade and economic shifts affecting local manufacturers, immigration and multicultural experiences, housing and real estate trends with digital staging, and arts, culture, and community development. The show often features guests ranging from policymakers and industry professionals to community organizers and personal witnesses, weaving in practical perspectives on governance, economy, and daily life in the Maritimes. A standout pattern is its ability to bridge macro issues with intimate, place-based storytelling, making complex t... more

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2. Colin Flynn
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4. Derek Martin
5. Moshe Lander
6. Rebecca Smith
7. Kelly Doucet
8. Thomas Brask

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