Mainstreet Halifax

Stories from Tuesday's Mainstreet in which Jordan Kyriakidis, Stephanie Potter, and Ulrike Bahr-Gedalia talking about how they manage their kids' use of gadgets and social media.

Stephanie Kincade and Christina Murray from Xara Choral Theatre tell Mainstreet producer Diane Paquette about "The Hours Turn to Nothing," a musical that recounts untold stories of the Halifax Explosion. The show wraps up its Maritime tour this weekend.

We hear four different perspectives in advance of a panel discussion about the ethics of consuming pornography organized by the Canadian Centre For Ethics in Public Affairs.

Rob Thackers drops by from Saint Mary's University to talk science with Bob.

Bonnie Sutherland drops into the studio to tell Bob how communities on the Eastern Shore can contribute to a management plan being developed for the 100 Wild Islands.

You can see some of Nick Hawkins' photos in this story from CBC News: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/100-wild-islands-nova-scotia-nature-trust-1.4301931

Two Nova Scotians were teenagers in 1985, when an 8.0 magnitude earthquake hit their home of Mexico City. 32 years later, they were shocked when another hit on the very same day. Jorge Orduña-Amaro and Judith Dardon share their thoughts on September 19.

Past president and CEO of Empire Company, Paul Sobey, is frustrated the Nova Scotia government continues to allow Northern Pulp to exceed provincial emission levels without penalty.

Nova Scotia Environment Minister Iain Rankin responds to community concerns about the government's handling of particulate emissions at Northern Pulp in Pictou County.

As the province expands pre-primary care, a daycare for children with special needs is being told to scale down. Blair Langille from the Halifax Association for Community Living, and Kelly Connors from the Halifax Regional School Board explain.