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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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