Information Morning Nova Scotia
CBC Podcasts & Radio On-Demand
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.
Location:
Halifax, NS
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CBC Podcasts & Radio On-Demand
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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.
Twitter:
@infomorning
Language:
English
Contact:
CBC Nova Scotia P.O. Box 3000 Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3E9 902-420-4431
Episodes
Dr. Peter Lin: How do buildings influence human health?
5/1/2024
There's growing interest in how the buildings that we live and work in might affect our body's microbiome. A group of researchers has just published a new perspective paper on the subject. Our house doctor Peter Lin has the details.
Duración:00:07:37
How university researchers are expanding our knowledge about black bears in N.S.
5/1/2024
An Acadia University professor tells us about his research putting high-tech satellite trackers on black bears. The province is trying to learn more about our black bear population, prompted by concerns raised around the spring bear hunt pilot that was cancelled last month.
Duración:00:08:17
Dal prof on the violent protests rocking campuses across North America
5/1/2024
As police in Los Angeles attempt to remove protestors from a pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA, Portia talks with international development studies professor Robert Huish about the intensity of these growing movements – and why they haven't happened on campuses here yet.
Duración:00:08:53
Celebrating the film series Black Life: Untold Stories
5/1/2024
CBC hosts a screening of a documentary that looks at the growth of Black communities in Canada, and their resistance to displacement – including the story of Africville. Portia speaks with Sandy Hudson, the co-executive producer of the documentary series.
Duración:00:07:37
Turning the Tide program for young African Nova Scotians
4/30/2024
Hear about a new community building and mentorship program for young Black people that's just wrapped up in Digby. Youth in the Turning the Tide program have been developing their leadership and entrepreneurial skills during the pilot program.
Duración:00:08:21
A look at what's filming across the province this summer
4/30/2024
Screen Nova Scotia executive director Laura Mackenzie talks about how film crews across the province are ramping up for summer productions. Laura predicts a bustling season with The Institute, From, and lots of other shows lined up to shoot here.
Duración:00:09:09
How do you make your property less vulnerable to wildfires?
4/30/2024
As we approach the anniversary of the start of last year's destructive wildfires, Parks Canada and several other agencies are offering seminars to help people plan ahead and wildfire-proof their homes. A resource conservation manager for Parks Canada shares some tips.
Duración:00:08:52
Meet two N.S. farmers featured in a new national documentary series
4/29/2024
Sisters Jessie and Rebecca MacInnis run Springtide Farm in Lunenburg County. They join Portia to talk about growing food and being featured in the National Farmers Union's new series of 40 short documentaries called Depth of Field: Films About Farming.
Duración:00:09:25
Health Hacks #245: Unexpected instance of ageism in the healthcare system
4/29/2024
Hard to believe, we are coming up on five years of our weekly health hacks column. During that time, consultant and author Mary Jane Hampton helped many listeners navigate the healthcare system – and she's noticed some interesting changes in the issues people want her to tackle
Duración:00:07:01
Liberal MP meets with Wolfville doctor about high cost of baby formula
4/29/2024
The affordability crisis has left parents struggling to pay the high price of baby formula. Liberal MP Kody Blois talks about his recent meeting with a Valley physician who says baby formula should be covered, like some prescription drugs.
Duración:00:07:59
Consequences of violating the Youth Criminal Justice Act online
4/28/2024
A friend speaks out at a vigil for 16-year-old Ahmad Al Marrach, who was killed in a mall parking garage in Halifax last week. Plus, why police are warning people about sharing images and misinformation connected to the teens charged in this case.
Duración:00:08:54
Why are there fewer reporters than ever covering politics in Nova Scotia?
4/28/2024
CBC political reporter Jean Laroche recently marked 30 years of covering provincial politics. He looks at how the job of reporters at Province House has changed over the last few decades, and why that change is too important to ignore.
Duración:00:12:25
Art 'n Soul: MayWorks and Shakespeare By The Sea festivals
4/28/2024
Our culture columnist Tara Lynn Taylor takes us to this year's MayWorks, with a look at a Shelley Fashan curated show called Our Legacy: May Voices, May Stories. Also, a sneak peek at Shakespeare By The Sea's summer theatre season.
Duración:00:04:58
Does a government's failure to reduce GHG emissions violate human rights?
4/25/2024
In a recent landmark case, a group of elderly Swiss women took their government to court for its inaction on climate change, and they won! It's the first time the European Court of Human Rights has ruled on climate change. To find out what this might mean for the rest of the world, our legal columnist Wayne MacKay weighs in.
Duración:00:08:14
East Preston education initiative celebrates its 10-year anniversary
4/25/2024
Hundreds of Black Nova Scotians have gained educational skills and better jobs thanks to the The Africadian Education Academy. It's a non-profit that began a decade ago, as a ministry of the East Preston United Baptist Church. Information Morning's Feleshia Chandler stopped by the anniversary event.
Duración:00:08:04
The Knox Office: It's time to go to the movies!
4/25/2024
Our film reviewer Carsten Knox has a review of a creepy new movie from Newfoundland called "The King Tide."
Duración:00:07:54
Meet the new poet laureate of Halifax
4/24/2024
This week, the Halifax Regional Municipality announced its new poet laureate. Anna Quon is a poet and novelist. Her books include "Where The Silver River Ends", "Low", and "Migration Songs".
Duración:00:06:39
Researchers aim to remove harmful language toward Indigenous people from libraries
4/24/2024
The Respectful Terminologies Platform Project is a new information system for Canadian libraries, archives and museums. It's trying to address harmful language toward Indigenous people in those institutions. We hear from the co-leads for the project.
Duración:00:08:08
Halifax's Muslim community mourning 16-year-old victim of a homicide
4/24/2024
Halifax's Muslim community gathered for the funeral of Ahmad Al Marrach. The Citadel High School student was killed outside the Halifax Shopping Centre. Police are still investigating his homicide. The CBC's Taryn Grant spoke with people after the funeral and prayer service.
Duración:00:06:38
Closer look at HRM's plans to open new tent encampment sites
4/24/2024
Halifax Regional Municipality is planning to open new designated sites for people experiencing homelessness. Staff say the four current encampment sites are overcrowded and people have been setting up tents in other spaces. Portia speaks with Max Chauvin, HRM's Director of Housing and Homelessness.
Duración:00:08:53