Episodes

  • President of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union on rising violence in schools

    President of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union on rising violence in schools
    Oct 26 2023
    Recently released data shows there were 17,234 physical violence incidents recorded in the 2022-23 school year in Nova Scotia. Teachers Union president Ryan Lutes says teachers have been sounding the alarm for years. He talks about the current situation and possible next steps.
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    11 mins
  • Meet a Guysborough County artist who volunteers her time, making art with local nursing home residents

    Meet a Guysborough County artist who volunteers her time, making art with local nursing home residents
    May 13 2025

    After an art program for nursing homes in Guysborough County lost its funding this year, the woman leading it decided to forge ahead on her own. We'll find out how Moni Duersch sources the materials she needs to continue bringing joy to seniors in her community.
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    9 mins
  • The history of Atlantic Canada's biggest sci-fi convention

    The history of Atlantic Canada's biggest sci-fi convention
    Oct 26 2023
    Hal-Con has grown from a small sci-fi convention into the biggest pop culture event in the region. April Baird shares her own journey with Hal-Con, starting off as a volunteer and now as the director of design.
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    7 mins
  • What are the ethical implications of trying to bring back extinct animals?

    What are the ethical implications of trying to bring back extinct animals?
    Apr 11 2025

    A company in Texas says it has brought back an animal called the dire wolf from extinction, but it's raising some questions among the scientific community. Bioethicist Francoise Baylis offers her analysis.
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    9 mins
  • Minister John Lohr answers questions about his department's new housing strategy

    Minister John Lohr answers questions about his department's new housing strategy
    Oct 26 2023
    The province's new five-year housing strategy, representing at least $1 billion in spending, outlines how the government plans to address the housing crisis. But some critics and advocates say there are gaps. Portia asks Housing Minister John Lohr about that.
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    10 mins
  • How Donald Trump's anti-Canadian rhetoric is impacting Nova Scotians abroad

    How Donald Trump's anti-Canadian rhetoric is impacting Nova Scotians abroad
    Apr 11 2025

    Threats against Canada by U.S. President Donald Trump have certainly brought people in this country together. But not all Canadians are living in Canada. For a look at how the past few months have impacted the expat community, we reached the president of Global Bluenosers, a networking group for Nova Scotians abroad.

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    7 mins
  • Analysis of Canadian government's plans to evacuate Canadians from Lebanon

    Analysis of Canadian government's plans to evacuate Canadians from Lebanon
    Oct 26 2023
    As the crisis in the Middle East deepens, the federal government is planning for a mass evacuation of Canadians from Lebanon. Senator Peter Boehm led the 2006 evacuations of Lebanon. He talks about that operation and how it compares with the current situation.
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    9 mins
  • The Knox Office: New movies in cinemas this weekend!

    The Knox Office: New movies in cinemas this weekend!
    Apr 11 2025

    Get out the popcorn, it's movie time! Film reviewer Carsten Knox has reviews of new movies in theatres, including The Friend starring Naomi Watts and Bill Murray.
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    8 mins