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Connecting you to the most talked-about stories of the day in Nova Scotia. Hosted by Portia Clark.... more
FAQs about This is Nova Scotia:How many episodes does This is Nova Scotia have?The podcast currently has 105 episodes available.
February 25, 2025Some civil servants face uncertain futureNSGEU presdent Sandra Mullen tells us about government efforts to take Communications Nova Scotia employees out of the union, and new legislation that says they could be fired at any time, without cause. ...more9minPlay
February 23, 2025Revisiting Fracking "pretty well unthinkable"The man who led the expert panel on hydraulic fracturing shares his thoughts on Premier Houston's push to exploit Nova Scotia's onshore natural gas....more10minPlay
February 20, 2025Checks and balances during a "super majority"Legal expert looks at the Nova Scotia's government's recent moves to consolidate power. ...more10minPlay
February 18, 2025Government takes steps that could muzzle financial watchdogHouston government introduces legislation so it can fire Auditor General, at any time, for any reason. ...more14minPlay
February 13, 2025Remembering Mi'kmaq activist Nora Bernard for Heritage DayMonday is Heritage Day, and this year Nova Scotia is honouring Mi'kmaq activist Nora Bernard. Her niece Justine Maloney talks about her aunt's legacy....more8minPlay
February 11, 2025Halifax musician opens up about mental healthMeaghan Smith has been sharing her struggles about making a living as a musician, and how it impacts her mental health - especially as somebody living with anxiety....more10minPlay
February 09, 2025Send nudes: first test for NS 'Intimate Images and Cyber-Protection Act'A Halifax woman has been awarded nearly 50-thousand dollars after her ex posted her nude photo on an escort website. Now she's speaking out about revenge porn as a form of intimate partner violence....more10minPlay
February 06, 2025Halifax woman creates "Museum of Addiction & Recovery"After years of struggling to hold down museum jobs while battling addiction, Danielle Megaffin is on a mission to create a space where recovering people can share their artwork with the world. She believes in the power of museums to open up difficult conversations around stigma, and foster empathy for all....more10minPlay
February 04, 2025National study on mental health in the music industryA new study is looking at mental health challenges for Canadian music professionals, across all provinces and demographics....more9minPlay
February 02, 2025NS woman died advocating for supplemental breast cancer screeningA Nova Scotia woman requested supplemental screening after a routine mammogram, because she knew she had dense breasts. She was turned down. Three years later, Tanja Harrison died of stage 4 breast cancer that had metastasized. A radiologist in Ontario looks at the issue of using MRIs to detect cancer, how they could protect patients with dense breasts, and reduce costs....more9minPlay
FAQs about This is Nova Scotia:How many episodes does This is Nova Scotia have?The podcast currently has 105 episodes available.