Season 4 continues with hosts James Collins and Alec Cranston turning their attention to one of Halifax’s most iconic – and misunderstood – landmarks: the massive concrete grain elevator at the edge of Point Pleasant Park.

They’re joined by Kim Batherson, President & CEO of Halifax Grain Elevator Limited, to unpack how this 100-year-old structure quietly powers Canada’s food supply, supports global grain and wood‑pellet trade, and operates safely in the middle of a growing residential and condo district.

Along the way, they cover:

• What actually happens inside the grain elevator’s 365 silos
• How Nova Scotia fits into global grain and wood‑pellet exports
• The 2003 explosion, what was learned, and how safety is handled today
• The tension between heavy industry, new development, and the port’s 50‑year plan
• Why the future of the grain elevator matters for food security in Atlantic Canada

Plus: James and Alec kick things off with a look at Nova Scotia Power’s recent load‑shedding request, internet outrage vs. reality, and Alec’s Harbour of Lies segment on Harry Houdini’s little-known Atlantic Canadian chapter.

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