Internationally acclaimed crooner Matt Dusk is coming to the Maritimes in November to swing us back to Las Vegas in 1966. He sits down with Katy Jean and Sheldon MacLeod to talk about paying homage to his hero, Frank Sinatra.

A Bridgewater woman who murdered her daughter in 2008 has chosen not to apply for early release under the "Faint Hope Clause". But the Parole Board of Canada has granted her an escorted pass as she serves out her 20 year sentence for second-degree murder. The author of Mommy Don't, Sherri Aikenhead discusses the role that family, former investigators, and community will play in the parole process and her eventual release.

Habitat for Humanity Nova Scotia is has decided to change things up for its latest fundraising event. Habitat's Huge House Party on September 29th at the Halifax Convention Centre. It is described as an exclusive show with multi-platinum, award winning singer songwriter Jann Arden. It will also feature, Jon Cyr, Jah’Mila, Campbell & Johnston and is being hosted by Robb Wells — Ricky from the Trailer Park Boys. The organizers say it won’t be your typical corporate event. And Jann Arden is pleased to be involved with helping this group that is working at helping solve the housing crisis.

In spite of the rhetoric, no one under the age of 18 in Canada can have gender affirming "bottom" surgery. It’s part of a disinformation campaign that has filtered into the political discourse. The inflammatory use of terms like grooming and indoctrination are also fanning the flames of hate and intolerance in our schools and communities. Carolyn Davis is a trans woman and a stand up comedian who shares her experience and the lessons learned during the protest and counter-protest in Halifax.

Eight days of music showcasing singers, songs, and stories. The Carlton’s Mike Campbell explains how it all started and where HUFF is headed between September 24th and October 1st.

Here's an abridged version of the Hurricane Lee Media Availability from Friday, September 15th, 2023. Visit www.saltwire.com for the latest information.

The Taylor Swift Eras Tour has been the musical event of the year. And the Valley Drive In Theatre is extending its season into October to give Swifties a chance to see the film version of her live concert.

Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh has ideas on how to help with the housing crisis in Canada. And he takes questions on supporting the Trudeau government, the high cost of everything, and the push to change the political system in Canada.

After more than three years, it happened. And this is about what bothers me the most about the last week.

Being stuck at home for two years helped Séan McCann make peace with his past. Thirty years after founding the band and ten years since leaving it, he’s hitting the road where he “Sings the Great Big Sea Songbook”. He will be performing September 28th, 2023 at the Sanctuary Arts Centre in Dartmouth as part of the Halifax Urban Folk Festival. His years of sobriety and a special four-leaf clover have given him the strength to embrace the spirit of Canada’s Biggest Party Band post addiction. McCann shares his One Good Reason and the possibility of a reunion some day with his former bandmates.