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The Best of Information Morning
Information Morning kick starts the day on mainland Nova Scotia with news, survival information, compelling stories and opinions from all perspectives in the province.
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Fish Plant
Fish heads aren't for everyone: Hear from neighbours who are unhappy with a new Yarmouth-area plant as well as a response from the Department of the Environment.
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[mp3 file: runs 11:37]
Biowall
Greening the Architecture: We'll take you to a "living wall" at Kingstech.
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[mp3 file: runs 8:42]
Turning Over A Green Leaf: March 15
You are what you eat.
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[mp3 file: runs 6:51]
McNeil on Wilson
Why all the mystery?: Asking questions about the resignation of Liberal MLA Dave Wilson.
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[mp3 file: runs 10:40]
Jesse Hirsh: Mar 15
Jesse Hirsh: Mar 15
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[mp3 file: runs 7:45]
Yarmouth Kids in Crisis
Yarmouth teens have very high rates of homelessness and pregnancy. We'll talk to two people who are trying to change that.
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[mp3 file: runs 7:33]
Carbon Challenge
A carbon challenge is winding its way into your world via the internet. Hear from an Acadia University professor who hatched the idea.
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[mp3 file: runs 7:21]
Kentville Recruitment
Hear from Dr. Lynn Harrigan, Vice President of medicine for the Annapolis Valley District Health Authority.
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[mp3 file: runs 8:37]
Kentville in Crisis
Two pastors in the Kentville area have built a ministry for the momeless and downtrodden, Hear why they think their efforts are still not enough.
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[mp3 file: runs 4:36]
Political Panel: March 11, 2010
Political Panel: March 11, 2010
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[mp3 file: runs 10:23]
Fishheads
Heads or Tails: Hear about a new fish processing plant in Yarmouth County that wants both.
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[mp3 file: runs 9:37]
Denny Morrow
Hear from the Executive Director of the Nova Scotia Fish Packers Association on another lacklustre season for lobster fishermen, the fate of the Digby-to-St. John ferry and the moratoriumon oil and gas exploration in Georges Bank.
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[mp3 file: runs 10:11]
Don Melanson
The Teflon Curler: How a Nova Scotian used a new material to invent a better way to slide down the sheet.
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[mp3 file: runs 7:28]
Say What: March 10
Say What: March 10
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[mp3 file: runs 2:31]
Science Corner: Mar. 10, 2010
Science Corner: Mar. 10, 2010
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[mp3 file: runs 9:51]
Generic Drugs
The tussle between Blue Cross and a drug store chain over the price of generics
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[mp3 file: runs 8:09]
Chilean Earthquake
Hear from a former Halifax woman who is in Chile visiting her family, to find out what the earthquake there was like for her, and what the aftermath has brought.
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[mp3 file: runs 9:06]
Green Leaf: Vacation
How to get away and stay green at the same time.
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[mp3 file: runs 7:02]
Jesse Hirsh: March 8th
Jesse Hirsh: March 8th
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[mp3 file: runs 7:21]
Coffee
Your caffeine kick and your environmental conscience: A new CBC poll finds you'd paid more for your cup of Joe if you knew the disposable cup would be recycled.
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[mp3 file: runs 8:35]
Plane Crash
A witness describes a plane crash that took place in Yarmouth county on Sunday.
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[mp3 file: runs 3:49]
Curling
Hear from the youngest skip in the Brier, getting ready for his first national competition.
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[mp3 file: runs 7:39]
Hangings
Sunday marks the 75th anniversary of the last hanging in Nova Scotia. Hear from an author who's researched this gruesome topic.
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[mp3 file: runs 7:54]
Budget
Reaction to the federal budget: what does it mean for us in Nova Scotia
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[mp3 file: runs 8:28]
Science Corner March 3, 2010.
Science Corner March 3, 2010.
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[mp3 file: runs 11:14]
Say What - March 4, 2010
Say What - March 4, 2010
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[mp3 file: runs 2:31]
Right Whale
Hear from a scientist who's combined anthropology and oceanography to discover some surprizing things about the right whale.
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[mp3 file: runs 7:59]
Back in Session
Three MPs on the end of the parliamentary prorogue.
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[mp3 file: runs 9:51]
Follow the Money
Follow the Money: Hear more on the sweeping new rules on MLA spending and expense claims.
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[mp3 file: runs 11:05]
Port Report: March 2
Port Report: March 2
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[mp3 file: runs 7:02]
MLA Expenses
Jean Laroche is about to attend his first internal economy board meeting. What he expects from the body that allowed lax rules for MLA expenses
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[mp3 file: runs 8:36]
Road Controversy
A surprise highway project rankles residents along St Margarets Bay.
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[mp3 file: runs 7:38]
Curling
A chat with curling commentator Colleen Jones
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[mp3 file: runs 5:50]
Turning Over A Green Leaf: March 1st
Breaking bad habits
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[mp3 file: runs 9:27]
Jesse Hirsh: March 1st
Jesse Hirsh: March 1st
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[mp3 file: runs 8:08]
Turning Over A Green Leaf: Shopping
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[mp3 file: runs 6:16]
Snow Leopard
Ghana's lone winter Olympic athlete is working more than just the slopes in Canada. He's also made a song with famed fiddler Ashley MacIsaac.
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[mp3 file: runs 10:23]
HRM Policing
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[mp3 file: runs 7:20]
Graham Day
Hear from a former naval officer residing in Cyprus about United Nations efforts across the globe.
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[mp3 file: runs 10:18]
Say What Feb 25
Say What Feb 25
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[mp3 file: runs 2:20]
Captain Bill Curry
Hear from Captain Bill Curry who was in charge of the Concordia when it sank off the coast of Brazil last week.
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[mp3 file: runs 7:44]
Darrel Dexter
Darrel Dexter discusses the big political story of this year so far, MLA expenses.
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[mp3 file: runs 13:22]
Irvine Carvery
After decades of work, is this justice? Irvine Carvery explains the agreement between the Africville Geneology Society and HRM.
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[mp3 file: runs 10:11]
Science Corner: Feb. 24, 2010
Science Corner: Feb. 24, 2010
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[mp3 file: runs 9:20]
Racism
A Hants County man shares his feelings just days after his family were targetted in a cross-burning.
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[mp3 file: runs 5:49]
Africville
Two founders of the Africville Geneology Society share their feelings as they near a settlement with the city that displaced them.
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[mp3 file: runs 7:09]
Jesse Hirsh: Feb 22, 2010
Jesse Hirsh: Feb 22, 2010
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[mp3 file: runs 6:49]
Frugal MLAs?
They escaped mention in the Auditor General's report - and so we thought they deserved a few minutes on Information Morning.
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[mp3 file: runs 11:26]
Jeremiah Jones
A story of incredible bravery finally recognized: The family of an African Nova Scotian - Private Jeremiah Jones - get ready to accept his award.
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[mp3 file: runs 6:01]
MV Concordia
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[mp3 file: runs 5:35]
Driveway
A Halifax homeowner wages a five year battle over a driveway...and spins her tires in a sinkhole of debt.
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[mp3 file: runs 6:34]
Say What: Feb. 18
Say What: Feb. 18
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[mp3 file: runs 2:15]
Halifax Explosion
An award-winning author digs up stories about unmarked graves and unidentified victims of the Halifax Explosion.
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[mp3 file: runs 8:18]
Green Valentines
What's pink and red and green all over? an environmentally friendly Valentine's day! Tarah Wright dropped by to help us get ready for the celebration
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[mp3 file: runs 10:18]
Jesse Hirsh
Toyota's Troubles with a sticky gas pedal may have to do with software, that was what apple co-founder and toyota prius owner steve wozniak suggerst's. Columnist Jesse Hirsh tells us the story
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[mp3 file: runs 4:17]
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