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Information Morning Nova Scotia with Don Connolly and Louise Renault

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Deadline extended to share your ideas for Sharing the View 2014


We're excited to hear your ideas for the 2014 Sharing the View Calendar and Art Auction in support of Feed Nova Scotia. You have until 10 am on May 31 to get your submission to us.

email: infomorning.halifax@cbc.ca or mail to: Sharing the View, CBC Radio Box 3000, Halifax, B3J 3E9
or, drop it off at our front desk at 5600 Sackville Street in Halifax

Our theme this years is: Nova Scotia, my home. What says home to you? It could be your backyard, your favorite view, a coffee shop, a house, even a friend.

Your submission should include: -- 2 paragraphs about what you would paint,
-- 2 samples of your work (please do not send more, or direct us to a website)

You can also submit a painting that you have already created.

The finished, framed paintings must be delivered to CBC Halifax by September 3, 2013

Eileen McInnis gives more details:

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Michael Dick in Saskatoon for the Memorial Cup


Michael Dick brings us a report from Saskatoon about the Mooseheads and the Memorial Cup.

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Criticisms of Child Welfare Services

Auditor General, Jacques Lapointe, says there are problems with how the Province helps foster kids. We hear from a foster parent.

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Teens and Substance Use

The province issued its regular survey of student drug use. Fewer students are smoking cigarettes, but the average age when they first drink alcohol is 13 years old.

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Blood Donations and Gay Men

Health Canada has lifted a complete ban on blood donation from gay men. We'll hear from Canadian Blood Services and a commentary from a gay man in Halifax.

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The rich history of Carleton House

Dianne Marshall explores the the stories behind the popular watering hole.

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Labour Minister vows to crack down on dangerous workplaces

Frank Corbett says the province will hire a special prosecutor to investigate workplace accidents.

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Parole officer union decries cuts

Phlis McGregor reports on concerns that federal cuts will affect security at halfway houses.

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Minister responds to AG's criticism about Child Protection

Denise Peterson-Rafuse is the Minister of Community Services

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Dianne Powell in Wentworth

Dianne tells us about a university student who makes it his summer job to help the community.

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Valley apple growers on the lookout for a serious pest

Larry Lutz of Scotian Gold Co-operative tells us about the possibility that Apple Proliferation Phytoplasm has made its way to Nova Scotia.

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