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It was an exciting morning at Shubenacadie District Elementary School. Artist Quentin Syliboy was there, and he brought with him bins and bins of art supplies. He spent the morning talking with Grade 3 students about his own journey to becoming an artist, and gently guiding them as they made their own creations. Mainstreet's Emma Smith was there.

Chris Stevens has been driving a school bus for 23 years. He says a lack of spare drivers means he often has very busy days, sometimes driving multiple routes to get kids to and from school.

Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia's chief medical officer of health, reiterated his advice to Nova Scotians about proper hand washing, staying home when sick and vaccination as respiratory illnesses put a strain on the province's health-care system.

Zainub Beg works for Nisa Homes in Halifax and spoke with host Jeff Douglas about how the house will specifically support Muslim women and children who may not feel comfortable accessing support elsewhere.

Every One Every Day Kjpuktuk/Halifax brings folks in the North End of Halifax together to learn, participate in activities and to promote reconciliation. Wyatt White tells host Jeff Douglas about what Acknowledging Traditional Territory means and why that's just a first step.

A lot of people seem to be getting sick this fall, and infectious disease experts say things could get worse during the winter. According to the Canadian COVID-19 Index, Nova Scotia's situation is severe. Dr. Tara Moriarity told host Jeff Douglas what that means.

A new graphic novel written by Nova Scotia author Lynette Richards tells the story of a sailor who was aboard the SS Atlantic when it went down off Lower Prospect in 1873. Richards told host Jeff Douglas about Bill, the subject of "Call Me Bill," and how he defied gender roles for that time.

Writer, director and producer, Gail Maurice, talks about her film Rosie, its inspiration, and why she decided to explore 1980's Montreal from the perspective of a young orphaned First Nation's girl.

Julie Lawrence, editor-in-chief of Defy Magazine, has given a lot of thought to sexism and misogyny, and how they function in the workplace. She spoke with host Jeff Douglas about why she wants the magazine to become a movement.

A new book brings together a variety of perspectives on the Atlantic fishery and Indigenous rights. Editors Fred Wien and Rick Williams dropped into Studio A to talk about "Contested Waters: The Struggle for Rights & Reconciliation in the Atlantic Fishery."