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Mainstreet Halifax episodes
- Why salt marshes are so critical in the context of climate changeWetlands — particularly salt marshes, are critical in the fight against climate change, but why aren't they better protected? Host Jeff Douglas spoke with Gail Chmura, a professor in the geography department at McGill University who specializes in wetlands, to learn more.19 min
- Charitable groups in need of more support as more people use servicesThere's been an increasingly challenging push and pull facing charitable organizations in Nova Scotia. While more people need support, donations are down across the sector. To learn more, host Jeff Douglas spoke with Lisa Harrison, the executive director of the Brunswick Street Mission in Halifax.13 min
- Montreal author on his experience of being queer as an ex-Jehovah's WitnessMontreal author Daniel Allen Cox is currently on tour with his new memoir "I Felt the End Before it Came: Memoirs of a Queer Ex-Jehovah's Witness. The book details his life as an ex-Jehovah's Witness, experiencing coercive control and how being queer allowed him to forge a new identity. Host Jeff Douglas spoke with Cox, starting with why he felt now was the time to share his story.18 min
- Debunking misconceptions around being transgenderNovember 20 is the international Transgender Day of Remembrance. Teo Ferguson, the creative programming facilitator at the Youth Project in Halifax, joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about misconceptions around the trans experience and the need for proper education and support.13 min
- What one N.S. organization is doing to help keep rural students fedAt a time when people are struggling to afford essentials, the Rural Communities Foundation of Nova Scotia has been working to raise money to help restock food pantries in rural schools through its Dave Gunning Zero Hunger Campaign. Host Jeff Douglas spoke with executive director Penny Day to learn more.11 min
- Creating community for Gaelic speakers in HalifaxAn event to support Gaelic speakers in Halifax is taking place at the central library on Sunday. Making Space for Gaelic will explore how Scottish Gaelic speakers can give their language a meaningful place in their lives as city dwellers. Host Jeff Dougals spoke with Kieran Patrick Walker, who is the administrator for the Gaelic Council of Nova Scotia.8 min
- Free, youth writing circle being offered at Bus Stop TheatreAndre Fenton is one of the organizers of Write Your Heart Out, a free, youth writing circle being held at the Bus Stop Theatre. Mainstreet's Josefa Cameron spoke with Fenton about the importance of these kinds of programs.7 min
- New East Coast concert series aims to create equality for women and non-binary music artistsA 2022 study published by Billboard found that over a 10 year period, women accounted for just over 20% per cent of charting songs. A new East Coast concert series will take aim at the disproportionality in the music industry. Host Jeff Douglas spoke with Cathrine MacLellan and Lisa MacIsaac of Madison Violet to learn more.13 min
- N.S. soccer organization wins national award for its support of women and gender-diverse coachesThe Coaching Association of Canada has recognized United DFC, a local soccer organization, with a national Impact Award for its W-Inspire conference, which celebrates women and gender-diverse coaches. Host Jeff Douglas spoke with member Kim Wallace and Canadian Olympian Erin McLeod, who will be speaking at the conference on Saturday.13 min
- A look at safe, queer-friendly spaces in Halifax
Sasha Wang, an undergrad student at Dalhousie University's School of Planning, has been studying and documenting queer spaces in Halifax. They joined host Jeff Douglas to talk about their work and how they determined what spaces are safe for LGBTQ+ people in Halifax. See their map here: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1pHxpk4F6VexyAB1jx9oFcT0WFGmMjv4&ll=44.76756101047286%2C-63.0755054&z=9
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