Information Morning Nova Scotia tag:www.cbc.ca,2009-11-26:/informationmorningns//181 2011-07-19T11:30:40Z Movable Type Enterprise 4.37 Community Contacts tag:www.cbc.ca,2011:/informationmorningns//181.140959 2011-07-30T14:01:32Z 2011-07-19T11:30:40Z Every morning, we touch base with one of our many community contacts giving us reports from all corners of the province. Pierre Loiselle Say What? tag:www.dev.nm.cbc.ca,2009:/informationmorningns//203.7790 2011-07-26T14:14:36Z 2011-07-19T11:38:19Z We pull a clip from an interview we've done in the past week, and you tell us who said it, and why. We'll give you the answer and play a new clip. Jonathan DeRouchie http://www.cbc.ca/ns/ We pull a clip from an interview we've done in the past week, and you tell us who said it, and why. We'll give you the answer and play a new clip. Shipbuilding competition heats up: tag:www.cbc.ca,2011:/informationmorningns//181.142136 2011-07-19T11:09:48Z 2011-07-19T11:34:04Z Shipbuilding contracts that could change Nova Scotia's economic future will be decided soon. This week, one of the key players has pulled out. Listen here... Eileen Mcinnis
Shipbuilding contracts that could change Nova Scotia's economic future will be decided soon. This week, one of the key players has pulled out.

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]]> Allocating housing dollars: tag:www.cbc.ca,2011:/informationmorningns//181.142135 2011-07-19T11:02:49Z 2011-07-19T11:06:11Z Dan Troke of the NS Department of Community Services explains how the province helps Nova Scotians with housing issues. Listen here... Eileen Mcinnis
Dan Troke of the NS Department of Community Services explains how the province helps Nova Scotians with housing issues.

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]]> Explaining delays on Sable Island: tag:www.cbc.ca,2011:/informationmorningns//181.142134 2011-07-19T10:56:32Z 2011-07-19T10:59:12Z Reporter Jean Laroche speaks to Jim Abraham of Environment Canada about why it has taken so long, and cost so much, to develop green energy on Sable Island. Listen here... Eileen Mcinnis
Reporter Jean Laroche speaks to Jim Abraham of Environment Canada about why it has taken so long, and cost so much, to develop green energy on Sable Island.

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]]> New life for one old sub, salvage for two: tag:www.cbc.ca,2011:/informationmorningns//181.142130 2011-07-19T10:12:03Z 2011-07-19T10:14:17Z Mac MacKay tells us the fate of three Cold War era submarines that have been docked in Dartmouth for years. Listen here... Eileen Mcinnis
Mac MacKay tells us the fate of three Cold War era submarines that have been docked in Dartmouth for years.

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]]> Come on in! Make yourself at home. Join our latest contest... tag:www.cbc.ca,2011:/informationmorningns//181.142129 2011-07-19T09:17:30Z 2011-07-19T09:42:41Z How does the saying go? Houseguests are like fish: After three days, they both stink! Well, many of us will open our doors to visitors this summer. It can be great fun. It can also be a real trial! This... Pierre Loiselle How does the saying go? Houseguests are like fish: After three days, they both stink!
Well, many of us will open our doors to visitors this summer. It can be great fun. It can also be a real trial!

This week on Information Morning, we want to hear your stories about your best and worst house guests. You could win a new set of towels for your guest room. Call talkback 420-4499 or 1-800-582-5526

]]> Delays in green power on Sable Island: tag:www.cbc.ca,2011:/informationmorningns//181.141944 2011-07-18T11:32:14Z 2011-07-18T11:34:28Z Jean Laroche looks at efforts to provide wind power to the buildings on the island. So far, the project is 11 years behind schedule and a million dollars over budget. Listen here... Eileen Mcinnis
Jean Laroche looks at efforts to provide wind power to the buildings on the island. So far, the project is 11 years behind schedule and a million dollars over budget.

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]]> How to allocate funding for affordable housing: tag:www.cbc.ca,2011:/informationmorningns//181.141943 2011-07-18T11:30:02Z 2011-07-18T11:32:01Z The federal government has announced 1.4 million dollars for affordable housing, but the lack of federal and provincial housing strategies may make it difficult to allocate the cash. Listen here... Eileen Mcinnis
The federal government has announced 1.4 million dollars for affordable housing, but the lack of federal and provincial housing strategies may make it difficult to allocate the cash.

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]]> Listen to this week's quiz! tag:www.cbc.ca,2011:/informationmorningns//181.141941 2011-07-18T11:27:45Z 2011-07-18T11:29:44Z Listen here email us your answer... Eileen Mcinnis

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]]> Science Corner tag:www.dev.nm.cbc.ca,2009:/informationmorningns//203.7789 2011-07-17T14:11:38Z 2011-07-19T11:35:51Z Bob Fournier has been entertaining Information Morning listeners with his insider's look at the world of science for more than 20 years. You can test your science knowlege on bob's weekly quiz. Jonathan DeRouchie http://www.cbc.ca/ns/ Bob Fournier has been entertaining Information Morning listeners with his insider's look at the world of science for more than 20 years. You can test your science knowlege on bob's weekly quiz. Selling boats to the prairies: tag:www.cbc.ca,2011:/informationmorningns//181.141721 2011-07-15T11:27:08Z 2011-07-15T11:32:19Z Rob North tells us how the AF Theriault and son ship yard came to be selling training vessels to a company in Medicine Hat. Listen here... Eileen Mcinnis
Rob North tells us how the AF Theriault and son ship yard came to be selling training vessels to a company in Medicine Hat.

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]]> Solving a historic mystery: tag:www.cbc.ca,2011:/informationmorningns//181.141720 2011-07-15T11:23:08Z 2011-07-15T11:26:48Z Denise Hansen of Parks Canada tells us how experts identified a skeleton first found in 1994. Listen here... Eileen Mcinnis
Denise Hansen of Parks Canada tells us how experts identified a skeleton first found in 1994.

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]]> An inspiring story of gardening and loyalty: tag:www.cbc.ca,2011:/informationmorningns//181.141719 2011-07-15T11:07:25Z 2011-07-15T11:22:49Z Helen Dube looks after her disabled husband 24-7, but still maintains a breathtaking garden. She's opening the gates this weekend to raise money for the Upper Rawdon Hills Health Centre. Listen here Helen Dube and her husband, Paul, live... Eileen Mcinnis
Helen Dube looks after her disabled husband 24-7, but still maintains a breathtaking garden. She's opening the gates this weekend to raise money for the Upper Rawdon Hills Health Centre.

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Helen Dube and her husband, Paul, live in Upper Rawdon. They will throw open the garden gate this Sunday from 2 to 4 pm. It's a long and winding road but is sure to be worth the trip! The address is 1609 Highway # 14. Look for the Union Jack and Maple Leaf flags at the end of the driveway! Tea and tour for $8 ..All proceeds go to the Upper Rawdon Hills Health Centre.

]]> Summertime fun for the weekend! tag:www.cbc.ca,2011:/informationmorningns//181.141717 2011-07-15T11:04:49Z 2011-07-15T11:06:08Z Music continues to dominate July, with a busy weekend ahead for fans of all stripes! The Halifax Jazz Festival rolls to its conclusion this weekend after a successful first year on the waterfront. Some highlights on the final two days:... Eileen Mcinnis Music continues to dominate July, with a busy weekend ahead for fans of all stripes!

The Halifax Jazz Festival rolls to its conclusion this weekend after a successful first year on the waterfront. Some highlights on the final two days: FRIDAY has a free Shirley Jackson show at the tent at 2:30, Paul Simons Trio at the helipad at 4:30 and Jeff Reilly at St. Matthew's Church at 7pm. SATURDAY is a fun, up-with-people sort of day featuring Charles Spearin's Happiness Project with guests Mary Jane Lamond and Jerry Granelli at St. Matt's (7pm) and old-school hip-hop legends Digable Planets at the Tent to close out the whole event.

Plenty of non-jazz stuff too:

Friday: Ruth Minnikin plays Tunes at Noon in Grand Parade for free
Saturday: Cousins releases a new 7" at the Khyber with Dream Friends and Construction & Destruction; Ryan MacGrath and Alana Yorke are at FRED and at the Seahorse will be tributes to Blondie, XTC and Ween.
Sunday: Ron Hynes at the Carleton

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