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Comet Discovery
Russian astronomers have discovered a new comet that may become one of the brightest in history. Dave Lane gives his perspective.
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Dec 11, 2012 | 8:37Mainstreet NS Meaghan Smith AudioMainstreet NS Meaghan Smith Dec 11, 2012 | 8:37Meaghan Smith shares her secrets to keep holiday songs sounding fresh.
Dec 11, 2012 | 16:57Mainstreet NS Bowater lands and liabilities with Charlie Parker, Stephen McNeil, Jamie Baillie AudioMainstreet NS Bowater lands and liabilities with Charlie Parker, Stephen McNeil, Jamie Baillie Dec 11, 2012 | 16:57
Dec 11, 2012 | 6:24Mainstreet NS Cathy Jones drops by from 22 Minutes AudioMainstreet NS Cathy Jones drops by from 22 Minutes Dec 11, 2012 | 6:24She talks about the 22 Minutes holiday special, and what ended up on the cutting room floor this week.
Dec 10, 2012 | 6:03Mainstreet NS Dan Christmas on building our new economy AudioMainstreet NS Dan Christmas on building our new economy Dec 10, 2012 | 6:03Nova Scotia's Commission on Building Our New Economy is looking for ways to make sure the whole province gets a piece of the economic pie. Commissioner Dan Christmas is a senior advisor to the chief and council on the Membertou First Nation, in Sydney. He's also a former director with the Union of Nova Scotia Indians.
Dec 10, 2012 | 12:04Mainstreet NS Ray Ivany on building our new economy AudioMainstreet NS Ray Ivany on building our new economy Dec 10, 2012 | 12:04The Nova Scotia Commission on Building our New Economy will engage people in this province in a discussion about how we want to shape our economic future. Commission head Ray Ivany is president of Acadia University in Wolfville, and a former president of the Nova Scotia Community College.
Dec 10, 2012 | 25:01Mainstreet NS Halifax Radio Council - Dec. 10, 2012 AudioMainstreet NS Halifax Radio Council - Dec. 10, 2012 Dec 10, 2012 | 25:01Councillors Bill Karsten and Lorelei Nicoll join us to talk about the frequency of council meetings, the future of several properties including the Bloomfield site, and more.
Dec 7, 2012 | 9:16Mainstreet NS Halifax Explosion Story AudioMainstreet NS Halifax Explosion Story Dec 7, 2012 | 9:16Parrsboro historian Conrad Byers shares an amazing family story about his grandfather's snowshoe trip 95 years ago to check on his two deaf daughters in Halifax after the explosion.
Dec 7, 2012 | 8:04Mainstreet NS Next Goal Wins! AudioMainstreet NS Next Goal Wins! Dec 7, 2012 | 8:04Bill interviews the man who considers himself to be Canada's unofficial hockey trivia expert. Liam Maguire tells us about his one-of-a-kind collection of hockey trivia.
Dec 7, 2012 | 10:00Mainstreet NS From Worst to First: Abbotsford Murder Rates AudioMainstreet NS From Worst to First: Abbotsford Murder Rates Dec 7, 2012 | 10:00The Abbotsford police department talks about the success they've had in reducing that city's murder rate from the highest in Canada to among the lowest. And they have some tips for Halifax.
Dec 7, 2012 | 15:00Mainstreet NS Aviva Community Fund Semifinalists AudioMainstreet NS Aviva Community Fund Semifinalists Dec 7, 2012 | 15:00Hear about three projects with a Nova Scotia connection. The Community Carrot Coop in Halifax. The Inclusive Play Park in Sackville. And exoskeleton technology for Trevor Greene.
Dec 5, 2012 | 9:56Mainstreet NS Susanna Fuller on building our new economy AudioMainstreet NS Susanna Fuller on building our new economy Dec 5, 2012 | 9:56Nova Scotia's Commission on Building Our New Economy is looking for ways to make sure the whole province gets a piece of the economic pie. Commissioner Susanna Fuller works in marine conservation at the Ecology Action Centre. She was also involved with Imagine Bloomfield in North End Halifax, and she advocates for better bike lanes, among other things.
Dec 5, 2012 | 16:43Mainstreet NS Maritime union - Patrick Ledwell, Lisa Hrabluk and John Wesley Chisholm AudioMainstreet NS Maritime union - Patrick Ledwell, Lisa Hrabluk and John Wesley Chisholm Dec 5, 2012 | 16:43There's been a lot of talk about government efficiencies that could result from Maritime union. We went looking for three people who could also talk about the cultural implications.
Dec 5, 2012 | 16:01Mainstreet NS Energy Minister and opposition leaders on power from Labradour AudioMainstreet NS Energy Minister and opposition leaders on power from Labradour Dec 5, 2012 | 16:01Nova Scotia's Energy Minister Charlie Parker, and opposition leaders Stephen MacNeil and Jamie Baillie, on what we know and don't know about the cost of bringing electricity from Muskrat Falls to Nova Scotia.
Dec 4, 2012 | 7:12Mainstreet NS Irene d'Entremont on building our new economy AudioMainstreet NS Irene d'Entremont on building our new economy Dec 4, 2012 | 7:12The job of Nova Scotia's new Commission On Building Our New Economy is to make sure the whole province benefits from big economic opportunities. Irene d'Entremont has been in business for more than 40 years, working in a wide range of fields from marine electronics to women's clothing.
Dec 4, 2012 | 7:10Mainstreet NS our Oceans Guy on marine pollution AudioMainstreet NS our Oceans Guy on marine pollution Dec 4, 2012 | 7:10This week, Dalhousie University scientist Boris Worm wonders: is the solution to pollution dilution... of scientists who study pollution?