On The Weekender podcast this week, La Vieille Maison in Meteghan is in a big contest that could revitalize the historic structure. Dan Robichaud with the society will speak on how you can help.

Jakob Postlewaite talks to Ian White with Western Counties Regional Libraries about programming being offered this year.

A dead whale washed ashore in Wedgeport this week. We spoke with Tonya Wimmer of the Marine Animal Response Society.

And the Valley High School Hockey League boys all-star game took place this Sunday in Yarmouth. Julien Boudreau with the host-Par-en-Bas Sharks will tell us more.

The Weekender is an award-winning news program produced by Y95 in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. The show tells the stories of the Tri-Counties – in-depth interviews, background stories, looks at the local entertainment and music scenes and so much more. It is our finger on the pulse of the region that includes Yarmouth, Digby, and Shelburne.

There are now many ways to listen to the program. It originally airs Saturday at 9 a.m. on 95.5 CJLS in Yarmouth, 93.5 in Digby, and 96.3 in Shelburne.

On The Weekender website, you can listen to individual interviews. You can listen through the embedded player at the top of this story, or you find the show on podcast platforms like Apple and Spotify. Just search for “Weekender Y95 CJLS” on your preferred podcast platform and follow the show to listen to this and future episodes.

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On The Weekender podcast this week, we have a recap of the Community Conversation on Healthcare in Nova Scotia, which was held at the Rodd Grand Hotel in Yarmouth on Wednesday, January 18. Health Minister Michelle Thompson and other health leaders addressed issues such as ER wait times, mental health, and COVID mandates.

The Weekender is an award-winning news program produced by Y95 in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. The show tells the stories of the Tri-Counties – in-depth interviews, background stories, looks at the local entertainment and music scenes and so much more. It is our finger on the pulse of the region that includes Yarmouth, Digby, and Shelburne.

There are now many ways to listen to the program. It originally airs Saturday at 9 a.m. on 95.5 CJLS in Yarmouth, 93.5 in Digby, and 96.3 in Shelburne.

On The Weekender website, you can listen to individual interviews. You can listen through the embedded player at the top of this story, or you find the show on podcast platforms like Apple and Spotify. Just search for “Weekender Y95 CJLS” on your preferred podcast platform and follow the show to listen to this and future episodes.

Do you have an idea about a subject you would like to see us tackle? Let us know! Call our news line: (902) 749-1919, contact us through our Facebook, Twitter or Instagram pages, or email us: [email protected]

The Yarmouth Mariners are in first place in the MHL, winners of seven straight ahead of their weekend games. I'm joined by Head Coach Laurie Barron and co-captains Kieran Burke and Ben Roode to talk more about the season and plans ahead.

The Eastern Canadian Fisheries Expo is coming back to Mariners Centre next weekend. Show Manager Shawn Murphy tells us what to expect at the event January 20th and 21st.

And there's lots of winter programs to help keep you active in our community. Matt Smith with Yarmouth Recreation stops by to talk about them, and how you can get involved.

The Weekender is an award-winning news program produced by Y95 in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. The show tells the stories of the Tri-Counties – in-depth interviews, background stories, looks at the local entertainment and music scenes and so much more. It is our finger on the pulse of the region that includes Yarmouth, Digby, and Shelburne.

There are now many ways to listen to the program. It originally airs Saturday at 9 a.m. on 95.5 CJLS in Yarmouth, 93.5 in Digby, and 96.3 in Shelburne.

On The Weekender website, you can listen to individual interviews. You can listen through the embedded player at the top of this story, or you find the show on podcast platforms like Apple and Spotify. Just search for “Weekender Y95 CJLS” on your preferred podcast platform and follow the show to listen to this and future episodes.

Do you have an idea about a subject you would like to see us tackle? Let us know! Call our news line: (902) 749-1919, contact us through our Facebook, Twitter or Instagram pages, or email us: [email protected]

We spoke with local politicians to recap 2022 and look ahead to this year. Yarmouth Mayor Pam Mood, Warden John Cunningham, Yarmouth MLA and Liberal Leader Zach Churchill, West Nova MP Chris d'Entremont and Argyle MLA and PC Minister Colton LeBlanc all offered their views on the year that was and the one to come.

The Weekender is an award-winning news program produced by Y95 in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. The show tells the stories of the Tri-Counties – in-depth interviews, background stories, looks at the local entertainment and music scenes and so much more. It is our finger on the pulse of the region that includes Yarmouth, Digby, and Shelburne.

There are now many ways to listen to the program. It originally airs Saturday at 9 a.m. on 95.5 CJLS in Yarmouth, 93.5 in Digby, and 96.3 in Shelburne.

On The Weekender website, you can listen to individual interviews. You can listen through the embedded player at the top of this story, or you find the show on podcast platforms like Apple and Spotify. Just search for “Weekender Y95 CJLS” on your preferred podcast platform and follow the show to listen to this and future episodes.

Do you have an idea about a subject you would like to see us tackle? Let us know! Call our news line: (902) 749-1919, contact us through our Facebook, Twitter or Instagram pages, or email us: [email protected]

Dumping Day took place early last week in LFA 34. Jakob Postlewaite speaks with Parliamentary Secretary to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, and Cape Breton-Canso MP Mike Kelloway on the outlook for the season.

The 2022 Timber Cup high school hockey tournament is back next weekend in Yarmouth. We talk to the head coaches of the host teams, Julien Boudreau of Par-en-Bas and Jake MacLeay of the Yarmouth Vikings.

And, Easter Seals has opened an office on Main Street in Yarmouth. We'll chat with the president and CEO of the Nova Scotia branch Joanne Bernard about how they help those with disabilities.

The Weekender is an award-winning news program produced by Y95 in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. The show tells the stories of the Tri-Counties – in-depth interviews, background stories, looks at the local entertainment and music scenes and so much more. It is our finger on the pulse of the region that includes Yarmouth, Digby, and Shelburne.

There are now many ways to listen to the program. It originally airs Saturday at 9 a.m. on 95.5 CJLS in Yarmouth, 93.5 in Digby, and 96.3 in Shelburne.

On The Weekender website, you can listen to individual interviews. You can listen through the embedded player at the top of this story, or you find the show on podcast platforms like Apple and Spotify. Just search for “Weekender Y95 CJLS” on your preferred podcast platform and follow the show to listen to this and future episodes.

Do you have an idea about a subject you would like to see us tackle? Let us know! Call our news line: (902) 749-1919, contact us through our Facebook, Twitter or Instagram pages, or email us: [email protected]

The Yarmouth Mariners are near the top of the standings in the MHL. We recap the season and look ahead with Head Coach and GM Laurie Barron.

A project by students at Acadia University is gathering important data about lobster in southwest Nova Scotia. Jakob Postlewaite speaks with Masters student Marco Turner.

And, the Yarmouth Fire Department will host a fundraiser for the Yarmouth Fuel Bank on December 8th. Chief Mike Deveau gives us the details.

The Weekender is an award-winning news program produced by Y95 in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. The show tells the stories of the Tri-Counties – in-depth interviews, background stories, looks at the local entertainment and music scenes and so much more. It is our finger on the pulse of the region that includes Yarmouth, Digby, and Shelburne.

There are now many ways to listen to the program. It originally airs Saturday at 9 a.m. on 95.5 CJLS in Yarmouth, 93.5 in Digby, and 96.3 in Shelburne.

On The Weekender website, you can listen to individual interviews. You can listen through the embedded player at the top of this story, or you find the show on podcast platforms like Apple and Spotify. Just search for “Weekender Y95 CJLS” on your preferred podcast platform and follow the show to listen to this and future episodes.

Do you have an idea about a subject you would like to see us tackle? Let us know! Call our news line: (902) 749-1919, contact us through our Facebook, Twitter or Instagram pages, or email us: [email protected]

Dumping Day is fast approaching. What's the outlook for the lobster fishing season? Jakob Postlewaite chats with Dan Fleck of the Brazil Rock 33/34 Lobster Association and Dwayne Surette with DFO.

Curling is coming back to Yarmouth in a big way. The Canadian Senior Championships begin next weekend at Mariners Centre. We get all the details on what to expect in an interview with local organizers Neil MacKenzie and Nick Hilton.

And, we talk to local storyteller Laurent d'Entremont about his latest book.

We sat down with Mariners Centre CEO Dorgam Hideib to chat about the one-year anniversary of Mariners on Main and the future of the Mariners Centre expansion.

A local singer/songwriter is tackling workplace bullying and sharing his own experiences through a new hip-hop single. We spoke to Ben Nickerson and are happy to present Better Way Forward.

And Yarmouth and Area Chamber of Commerce executive director Rick Allwright joins us to talk about the upcoming holiday shopping season and events you can look forward to here in Yarmouth.

The Weekender is an award-winning news program produced by Y95 in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. The show tells the stories of the Tri-Counties – in-depth interviews, background stories, looks at the local entertainment and music scenes and so much more. It is our finger on the pulse of the region that includes Yarmouth, Digby, and Shelburne.

There are now many ways to listen to the program. It originally airs Saturday at 9 a.m. on 95.5 CJLS in Yarmouth, 93.5 in Digby, and 96.3 in Shelburne.

On The Weekender website, you can listen to individual interviews. You can listen through the embedded player at the top of this story, or you find the show on podcast platforms like Apple and Spotify. Just search for “Weekender Y95 CJLS” on your preferred podcast platform and follow the show to listen to this and future episodes.

Do you have an idea about a subject you would like to see us tackle? Let us know! Call our news line: (902) 749-1919, contact us through our Facebook, Twitter or Instagram pages, or email us: [email protected]

On this week's show, there was a rescue of several dolphins on the shores of Digby recently. We get details from Tonya Wimmer of the Marine Animal Response Society.

We also hear from 104-year-old Second World War veteran Jim McRae, and how he was celebrated leading up to Remembrance Day last week.

There was a major funding announcement for the Mariners Centre expansion last month. We'll talk to several dignitaries who were on hand at the announcement.

And we profile "Groundhog Night", Shubenacadie Sam's Shadow,' a new children's book by Valley-based artist Doretta Groenendyk.

The Weekender is an award-winning news program produced by Y95 in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. The show tells the stories of the Tri-Counties – in-depth interviews, background stories, looks at the local entertainment and music scenes and so much more. It is our finger on the pulse of the region that includes Yarmouth, Digby, and Shelburne.

There are now many ways to listen to the program. It originally airs Saturday at 9 a.m. on 95.5 CJLS in Yarmouth, 93.5 in Digby, and 96.3 in Shelburne.

On The Weekender website, you can listen to individual interviews. You can listen through the embedded player at the top of this story, or you find the show on podcast platforms like Apple and Spotify. Just search for “Weekender Y95 CJLS” on your preferred podcast platform and follow the show to listen to this and future episodes.

Do you have an idea about a subject you would like to see us tackle? Let us know! Call our news line: (902) 749-1919, contact us through our Facebook, Twitter or Instagram pages, or email us: [email protected]

In this week's episode, we present our Remembrance Day-themed program.

One of our province's oldest living veterans resides in Yarmouth. 104-year-old Jim McRae joined the army when he was 23 years old in 1941, with the 162 Squadron during the Second World War.

He is a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross and became the oldest person to lay a wreath at last year's Remembrance Day ceremony in Yarmouth. We hear McRae read John McCrae's 1915 poem 'In Flanders Fields,' recorded in 2018.

We will have more on upcoming Remembrance Day services in Yarmouth and Wedgeport.

We'll also re-visit Jakob Postlewaite's interview with local historian David Sollows from last year, and share a series of letters written by a local soldier during World War 1.