Mainstreet Halifax

Mari Cordes is a registered nurse and a member of Vermont's Legislature where she's served on the House Committee on Health Care. She speaks to guest host Alex Guye, about what's she's experienced to make her want to start a new life in Nova Scotia.

Today we're turning our attention to one of the most anticipated events of the summer - the Stan Rogers Folk Festival! The beloved Canso festival is kicking off its 28th edition in July and today we get all the details on this years fun from the Artistic Director himself, Steve MacIntyre. 

Dalhousie University associate professor Robert Huish shares his thoughts on the ongoing unrest in Los Angeles that began almost a week ago with anti-ICE protests and why this U.S. is at a pivotal moment.

They speak with Jeff Douglas ahead of this year's Move For Sight fundraiser. Find more info at https://fightingblindness.akaraisin.com/ui/MOVEFORSIGHT2025

Ken Hansen is a former naval commander, former chair of the Maritime Studies Program at the Canadian Forces College in Toronto, and an independent defence analyst. He speaks with Mainstreet host Jeff Douglas.

Jeff speaks with the CBC's Mariam Mesbah, and then Laura Horn from The North Grove in Dartmouth.

Technology columnist Takara Small shares her thoughts on whether attitudes are changing, compared to a couple decades ago, when it comes to sharing information on social media.

Jeff Douglas talks with Paul Service, the chief director of Halifax Search & Rescue, about a fake GoFundMe that says $100,000 is needed to cover the cost of drones to search for Lilly and Jack, and any leftover money will go to Halifax Search & Rescue.

Ken Hansen is a former naval commander, former chair of the Maritime Studies Program at the Canadian Forces College in Toronto, an independent defence analyst, and a columnist on Mainstreet in Halifax.

A brief tribute to Mainstreet's Rob behind the knobs.