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During the past three months, there have been revelations about rising water temperatures on both the surface and at the bottom of the ocean. The North Atlantic, for instance, has seen the warmest surface temperatures ever recorded at this time of year. Susanna Fuller, vice president of operations and projects with Oceans North, joined us to discuss what this all means.

Just over one month from now, the 2023 North American Indigenous Games begin in Kjipuktuk, in Dartmouth, in Millbrook, and Sipekne’katik. With over 5,000 participants representing more than 750 nations, across 16 different sports, NAIG is the largest multi-sport and cultural event in the history of this region. Fiona Kirkpatrick-Parsons, chair of the 2023 NAIG Host Society, joined us for an early preview of what's to come.

Mi'kmaw is officially recognized as Nova Scotia's first language. Linguist Bernie Francis tells Jeff Douglas it's important that the Mi'kmaw language continues to be passed down to future generations.

George Dixon was honoured Monday when Parks Canada and the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada unveiled a plaque in his honour in Africville. Craig Smith is a sergeant with the RCMP, an historian, and the author of "You Had Better be White By Six A.M." He joined us to talk about Dixon's legacy.

It’s hard enough being a teenager, but it can be even harder when you face bullying and hate just for being who you are. Tyler Jesso is an 18-year-old transgender student living in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia and he’s dealt with it all during his teenage years. But he’s strong in his convictions and has his mom, Amy Thibeau, the president of the southwest Nova Scotia chapter of PFLAG, by his side. They spoke with Mainstreet’s Alex Mason.

Natasha Georgantas Compton is one of the organizers behind this years Greek Fest. She tells Mainstreet's Alex Guye all about this entertainment, food and fundraising.

There's a new collage-only art gallery in Halifax called Cuts and Paste. Owner Rhonda Barrett told Mainstreet's Rose Murphy she believes it may be the only gallery of its type in Canada.

The 36th annual Halifax Greek Festival is taking place in the city until June 11. Festival committee volunteer Natasha Georgantas-Compton spoke to Mainstreet's Alex Guye about what this year's event has in store.

Donna Crossland started her career researching the history of fire in the Kouchibouguac National Park in New Brunswick. Now the vice-president of Nature Nova Scotia, Crossland has written an essay called "Nova Scotia's Fiery Past." She spoke with Mainstreet's Alex Mason about that history, and what we can learn from it.

Residents in Shelburne County are starting to find out where their homes have been damaged or destroyed by wildfire. CBC's Shaina Luck spoke with CAO Warren MacLeod and some residents who have been waiting for answers.