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As It Happens | May 16, 2013
The world has stood by, unable -- or unwilling -- to stop the killing in Syria. Meanwhile, the genocidal legacy in Darfur remains unchecked in parts of Sudan -- as the world remains silent. Few people understand this better than Mukesh Kapila. In
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The 180 | May 17, 2013
Canada's first commanders of the International Space Station may have strummed, sung and tweeted his way into our hearts, but John Semley has little love for the astronaut. He's the online editor of NOW magazine in Toronto.
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The Current | May 17, 2013
With Mike Duffy’s spending and borrowing habits under scrutiny, he quit the conservative party to sit as an independent. We hear about the potential damage of “Duffy-Gate” to the govt and why the Senator is considered so valuable to the Conservatives.
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Tapestry | May 10, 2013
This week on Tapestry, we explore the music and spirituality of the jazz great, John Coltrane. To some jazz fans, he was the high priest of the avant-garde movement. And to others, tenor saxophonist John Coltrane was a saint.
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The Irrelevant Show | May 16, 2013
The Irrelevant Show Players’ production of Hamlet, in which some obvious logic problems are pointed out.
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Rewind | May 16, 2013
The Stratford Shakespeare festival, located in Stratford, Ontario, is North America's largest classical repertory theatre. It grew from humble beginnings in a leaky tent into a revered institution.
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May 9, 2013 | 7:46Mainstreet PEI Q-Line - Canadian Writer Madeliene Thien AudioMainstreet PEI Q-Line - Canadian Writer Madeliene Thien May 9, 2013 | 7:46Madeliene Thien is an award winning novelist, short story writer, and photographer. Her books Dogs at the Permimeter, Curiosity and Simple Recipes have won multiple awards and been translated into several languages. Madeliene Thien is our Q-Line guest.
May 9, 2013 | 8:05Mainstreet PEI Charlie A'Court - Triumph and Disaster AudioMainstreet PEI Charlie A'Court - Triumph and Disaster May 9, 2013 | 8:05Charlie A'Court’s fans have waited 6 years for his latest release Triumph and Disaster. This album covered roots to soul to blues and a little bit country and It won 2 ECMAs in Halifax. Charlie is playing at the Factory tonight.
May 8, 2013 | 7:23Mainstreet PEI The Georgetown Conference - Rural Redefined AudioMainstreet PEI The Georgetown Conference - Rural Redefined May 8, 2013 | 7:23The Georgetown Conference - Rural Redefined, is being held on October 3-5 to discuss the issues surrounding rural communities, the challenges, and the success stories. Former UPEI president Wade MacLauchlan is a co-chair, and joined us in the studio.
May 8, 2013 | 5:51Mainstreet PEI Canadian Children's Book Week AudioMainstreet PEI Canadian Children's Book Week May 8, 2013 | 5:51We hear from illustrator Ron Lightburn, Barb Kissick, the Youth Services Librarian at PEI Public Library Service and West Kent Grade 3 students Lilly O'Reilly and John Robertson. TD Canadian Children's Book Week continues at libraries and schools.
May 8, 2013 | 7:11Mainstreet PEI PEI's Opiate Addiction Problem - Dr. Denise Lea AudioMainstreet PEI PEI's Opiate Addiction Problem - Dr. Denise Lea May 8, 2013 | 7:11PEI's only board certified addiction specialist - Dr. Denise Lea - speaks out about what she feels needs to be done to further deal with PEI's opiate addiction problem.
May 7, 2013 | 4:34Mainstreet PEI Richard Raiswell - Save our Seas AudioMainstreet PEI Richard Raiswell - Save our Seas May 7, 2013 | 4:34Should the provincial government on Prince Edward Island take steps to prevent drilling for natural gas in the Gulf of St. Lawrence? Richard Raiswell, Mainstreet's political columnist shares his thoughts on that issue.
May 7, 2013 | 9:25Mainstreet PEI Innocence Lost: Stories of Youth Addiction AudioMainstreet PEI Innocence Lost: Stories of Youth Addiction May 7, 2013 | 9:25Innocence Lost: Stories of Youth Addiction is a film featuring young people and parents, filmed anonymously, that tells it like it is about drug use and the consequences. The Boys and Girls Club in Charlottetown operates a survival centre.
May 6, 2013 | 5:52Mainstreet PEI National Mental Health Week AudioMainstreet PEI National Mental Health Week May 6, 2013 | 5:52National Mental Health Week is underway with a focus on youth. The Catholic Family Services Bureau on PEI is providing an alternative way to help Islanders address their mental health concerns. Leena Ali spoke with a therapist and a counselor.
May 6, 2013 | 11:00Mainstreet PEI SpinTime - Thom Swift AudioMainstreet PEI SpinTime - Thom Swift May 6, 2013 | 11:00He's an award winning singer songwriter; recently representing the east coast in the international blues jam in memphis, and he's got a new CD out. Thom Swift is playing a sold out show tonight at Trailside Cafe and he picked the tunes on SpinTime.
May 3, 2013 | 9:36Mainstreet PEI Eat Lobster For your Country - Boyde Beck AudioMainstreet PEI Eat Lobster For your Country - Boyde Beck May 3, 2013 | 9:36Like lobster? Some like it warm or cold, while others eat the roe but not the tomalley. Some people just dislike it. But imagine being forced to eat lobster - for your Country! Historian Boyde Beck clawed his way into the studio to explain.
May 3, 2013 | 6:55Mainstreet PEI Lobster Stunner - Trevor Spinney and Jim Reeves AudioMainstreet PEI Lobster Stunner - Trevor Spinney and Jim Reeves May 3, 2013 | 6:55A PEI company has sold its first ever lobster stunner to a North American company. Charlottetown Metal Products manufactured the equipment for a processor in New Brunswick and says they've purchased it to hold on to their German clients.
May 3, 2013 | 8:20Mainstreet PEI PEI Kiwanis Music Festival - Elijah Smith AudioMainstreet PEI PEI Kiwanis Music Festival - Elijah Smith May 3, 2013 | 8:20Our shows have been featuring some tremendous local talent. Young people who are participating in this year's PEI Kiwanis Music Festival. Joining me now is Elijah Smith who is in Grade 8 at Stonepark Intermediate.
May 3, 2013 | 9:30Mainstreet PEI Jean-Sébastien Morin - Lobster Wines AudioMainstreet PEI Jean-Sébastien Morin - Lobster Wines May 3, 2013 | 9:30Some butter - a bit of cole slaw with your lobster - and what about the wine? Coming up Sommelier Jean-Sébastien Morin pairs nectar from the land with nectar from the sea.
May 3, 2013 | 6:42Mainstreet PEI Happy Birthday Budget Tip$$$ - Liz MacKay AudioMainstreet PEI Happy Birthday Budget Tip$$$ - Liz MacKay May 3, 2013 | 6:42Planning a child's birthday party? Trying to keep the expenses down? Liz MacKay has some helpful tips on how to keep the Happy in happy birthday without blowing the bank.
May 3, 2013 | 5:00Mainstreet PEI Reel Canada - Adam Brodie and Dave Derewlany AudioMainstreet PEI Reel Canada - Adam Brodie and Dave Derewlany May 3, 2013 | 5:00This week, school students on PEI are seeing some real Canadian films... thanks to a non-profit group called Reel Canada. Our intern, Leena Ali was there. The comedy duo Adam Brodie and Dave Derewlany screened their short films and answered questions.