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Information Morning Nova Scotia with Don Connolly and Louise Renault

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Rock Yer Socks Contest

Gready to rock our sox off at the ECMAs .. we're asking you to get in the spirit .. by dropping off a new pair of mens or womens socks to give to people in need. For every pair of socks you bring, you can fill out a ballot for a chance to win one of our fantastic ECMA prizes -- tickets to CBC's Top 10 East Coast Songs Concert, next Saturday afternoon or to A Sound Celebration with Symphony Nova Scotia later that evening .. or to the ECMA Gala celebration on Sunday.. or wristbands to all the shows you can fit into your schedule!

We have placed a bin in our front lobby here at 5600 Sackville Street. Drop by with a pair of men's or women's socks .. and fill out your ballot. We'll announce a winner everyday starting Monday. Sorry, but you have to be able to pick up your tickets here at CBC

Aboriginal man followed while shopping

The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission said last week that African Nova Scotian and aboriginal shoppers were much more likely to be followed by staff in a store, refused service, and searched. It's a problem called "consumer profiling." Angel Panag says that's just what happened to him, Wednesday at the Bargain Shop on Halifax's Young Street.

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Government might send Colombian intern out of the country

Estafania Cardon came to learn the ropes at The Hub Halifax but federal officials say her papers are not in order.

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Provincial plan promises more parks

Craig Smith of the Nature Conservancy of Canada praises the provincial plan.

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Janice Guinan in Truro

Janice tells us about the new rink and fitness complex.

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Province slow to act on Natural Resource Strategy

The provincial Natural Resources Strategy is now 18 months old. Although the strategy set a clear timeline for achieving its priorities, precious little of that list has been accomplished.

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A NS haven for escaping slaves

Dianne Marshall and Margot Brunelle visit Melville Island in the Northwest Arm.

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Exploring a Maritime partnership

Pat Bell is British Columbia's Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training. He helped negotiate a new partnership among BC, Alberta and Saskatchewan.

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Making plans for Arts Nova Scotia

Christopher Shore has just been named the first director of the new arts council.

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Laurent D'Entremont in West Pubnico

Laurent remembers long time community member (and former partyliner) Roseline Leblanc.

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A different perspective on the residential school experience

Mark DeWolf is white, from Nova Scotia, but attended an Indian residential school run by his father, an Anglican minister, in the 1950s.

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