The speaking series from the Canadian Magazine The Walrus brought together seven Atlantic Canadians from Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and New Brunswick to discuss Social Impact. You’ll hear the speakers Mary Gordon of the organization Roots of Empathy. Angela Bishop of the the Community Foundation of Nova Scotia, Ken McIntosh founder of the company PLATO testing and Rosmarie Lohnes of Helping Nature Heal inc.

This week on AV we’re tying into a major series on health reform and going on the road with CBC Reporter Carolyn Ray to two towns who've solved their doctor shortage and become the envy of Canada.

For many, primary health care means going to a doctor's office for a one-on-one visit.

But two NS towns have created alternative healthcare models.

As part of CBC Nova Scotia's health-care series "The Search", Michael Gorman visited the Hants Health and Wellness Team and the Municipality of Clare.

This week on AV we’re tying into a major series on health reform and going on the road with CBC Reporter Carolyn Ray to two towns who've solved their doctor shortage and become the envy of Canada.

From the Walrus Talks in Halifax, Part 2 of homegrown solutions to some of our challenges in Atlantic Canada. On today's show: Filmmaker and Educator Sylvia Hamilton, David Upton of Common Good Solutions and Deborah Dickey of the Dartmouth North Community Food Centre.

The speaking series from the Canadian Magazine The Walrus brought together seven Atlantic Canadians from Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and New Brunswick to discuss Social Impact. You’ll hear the speakers Mary Gordon of the organization Roots of Empathy. Angela Bishop of the the Community Foundation of Nova Scotia, Ken McIntosh founder of the company PLATO testing and Rosmarie Lohnes of Helping Nature Heal inc.

For the past 11 years, Newfoundlanders and Labradorians have taken part in the global RPM Challenge, to create an album of original music during the month of February. Alyson Sampson visits with some of 2017's creators.

Sharon Bala's first novel, The Boat People is one of five novels in CBC's Canada Reads for 2018. The story is inspired by the real life arrival on the BC coast of two boats of Tamil refugees fleeing the civil war in Sri Lanka. The Boat People explores immigration, identity and Canada’s claim to being one of the world’s most open societies.

In this week's Atlantic Voice, Andrew Sampson interviews the parents of MUN basketball star Jacob Ranton. In 2014, Jacob died by suicide and his parents are advocating for more transparency to remove the stigma around seeking help for mental illness. The interview is followed by a panel discussion with Dr. Peter Cornish and Dr. Anne-Marie Churchill of MUN and DAL's Dr. David Mensink about a new program that is wiping out waiting lists for mental health care on campuses.

Zach Goudie goes out on the road with the Newfoundland musical group Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellas for what they're calling their last big tour. Tune in to meet Kevin Blackmore, Ray Johnson and Wayne Chaulk and some of their superfans.