Points of Order

On Episode 15, I sit down with Jack Graham, Chair of the Board of Directors at McInnes Cooper and a member of the International Tennis Federation. We discuss current affairs in both the practice of law and the sport of tennis, and how both industries were affected during the pandemic. 

On Episode 14, I speak with Falmouth resident, and one of Nova Scotia's all-time top athletes, Mark Smith. We talk about Mark's background and his impressive career as a softball coach and athlete and his recent Olympic Bronze medal. In recognition of Black History Month, we also discuss barriers for people of colour in sport and the ongoing work Mark is leading at Sport Nova Scotia to increase equity, diversity and inclusion.

In Episode 13 of the Points of Order Podcast, I'm joined by the Honourable Anne McLellan. We talk about Anne's upbringing on the Noel Shore, her time in politics and her current work as Co-Chair of the Coalition for a Better Future, which you can learn more about at canadacoalition.ca. 

On Episode 12, I chat with Sarah Anderson, Owner and Operator of East Coast Pop Up Weddings and the Wolfville Wedding Chapel. We talk about Sarah's background, what led her to start these businesses and how she's changing the wedding industry in Nova Scotia.

On Episode 11 of Points of Order Podcast, I’m joined by Don Bureaux, who lives in Hantsport, and is the President & CEO of the Nova Scotia Community College, to discuss the role NSCC plays across our province, particularly in rural communities. Don also shares how NSCC adapted through the COVID-pandemic and a little bit about his background and what led him to his current role.

On Episode 10, I have a conversation with former premier Stephen McNeil. We spoke about his upbringing, his journey in politics, and how he hopes his time in office will be remembered in the years ahead. 

Today, I had the opportunity to talk with Werner Barnard. Werner is the President and CEO of Eden Valley Poultry. He is a new immigrant from South Africa who moved here with his family during the Covid-19 pandemic. In this episode, we discuss Werner's journey to Canada and why he choose the Annapolis Valley to bring his family. We also go over how Covid-19 has affected the Eden Valley Poultry business.    

Today I sit down with Patrick Crabbe of Bird Construction to talk about his lifelong experience in forestry,  the future of the sector and the new possibilities of mass timber, a revolutionary construction technique.

On this episode of Points of Order, Kody Blois sits down to talk with Brian Urquhart, president of the Halifax Mooseheads. Brian talks about growing up in East Hants and his involvement in sport and fast pitch softball, and how came to work for the Mooseheads. Brian talks about how the Mooseheads have grown to be a beloved franchise in Nova Scotia, how the pandemic has impacted them, and their future aspirations.

This week on Points of Order I have a chat with Kings county Deputy Mayor Emily Lutz about her experience as councilor and president of Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities. We get into what it means to represent a rural community, her background from family of farmers, and what is attracting so many people to rural Nova Scotia.