en-ca http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting/images/promo-mainstreetns.jpg http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting A lively and entertaining blend of national and regional news, interviews, book reviews and recipes, Mainstreet is designed to put Nova Scotia listeners back in touch with their communities at the end of the workday. CBC podcasting@cbc.ca Copyright © CBC 2012 podcasting@cbc.ca no CBC Radio CBC,CBC Radio A lively and entertaining blend of national and regional news, interviews, book reviews and recipes, Mainstreet is designed to put Nova Scotia listeners back in touch with their communities at the end of the workday. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120529_28572.mp3 Thousands of international delegates attended the biennial Congress of the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics in Halifax. Stephanie speaks with delegates from Nova Scotia and Brazil about the worldwide skilled labour shortage. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 29 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Colleges on Skill Shortages Thousands of international delegates attended the biennial Congress of the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics in Halifax. Stephanie speaks with delegates from Nova Scotia and Brazil about the worldwide skilled labour shortage. 607 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120529_63948.mp3 Halifax Regional Council publically votes 19-to-1 to pay 359 thousand dollars to Trade Centre Limited. This is money the HRM lost because of advances to promoter Harold MacKay for a couple of concerts held on the Halifax Common. We hear from city hall watchers Brenden Sommerhalder and Waye Mason. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 29 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Cash for Concerts Vote Halifax Regional Council publically votes 19-to-1 to pay 359 thousand dollars to Trade Centre Limited. This is money the HRM lost because of advances to promoter Harold MacKay for a couple of concerts held on the Halifax Common. We hear from city hall watchers Brenden Sommerhalder and Waye Mason. 568 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120529_13036.mp3 Nova Scotia's Minister of Fisheries talks about the province's new aquaculture strategy -- and comments on some of the criticism that has already been launched in response. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 29 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Aquaculture Strategy Nova Scotia's Minister of Fisheries talks about the province's new aquaculture strategy -- and comments on some of the criticism that has already been launched in response. 706 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120528_91141.mp3 Eleftherios Michalopoulos has just received his Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Latin American Studies, and he's not stopping there. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 28 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT First Degree at Age 70 Eleftherios Michalopoulos has just received his Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Latin American Studies, and he's not stopping there. 635 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120528_50596.mp3 Deputy Chief of Police Bill Moore speaks to Stephanie about the four recent shootings in the HRM. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 28 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Shootings in Halifax Deputy Chief of Police Bill Moore speaks to Stephanie about the four recent shootings in the HRM. 606 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120528_56738.mp3 Three councillors talk about the recent shootings, the return of the concert cash issue, changes to how the city values naming rights, and public transit. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 28 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Halifax Radio Council Three councillors talk about the recent shootings, the return of the concert cash issue, changes to how the city values naming rights, and public transit. 1517 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120525_90473.mp3 Outlaws real and fictional have captured the popular imagination for hundreds of years. Martin Parker writes about what outlaws can teach the rest of us. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Outlaws and Society Outlaws real and fictional have captured the popular imagination for hundreds of years. Martin Parker writes about what outlaws can teach the rest of us. 419 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120525_12909.mp3 Mount St. Vincent University is holding a series of workshops to encourage girls to consider careers in science and engineering. We hear from one of the participants. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Girls Get WISE Mount St. Vincent University is holding a series of workshops to encourage girls to consider careers in science and engineering. We hear from one of the participants. 307 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120525_26355.mp3 We find out what's worrying some of the people who work behind the scenes of movies shot in Nova Scotia about the federal government's changes to EI. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Film Workers' EI Concerns We find out what's worrying some of the people who work behind the scenes of movies shot in Nova Scotia about the federal government's changes to EI. 416 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120525_52694.mp3 US Navy Chaplain Cmdr. Brian Waite tells us about the memorial he's planning for the prisoners of war who died on Melville Island between 1812 and 1815. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Melville Island and the War of 1812 US Navy Chaplain Cmdr. Brian Waite tells us about the memorial he's planning for the prisoners of war who died on Melville Island between 1812 and 1815. 517 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120525_25691.mp3 Jenny Negus tells Mainstreet that she's complained to Metro Transit about problems she's had bringing her service dog on buses. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Service Dog Complaint Jenny Negus tells Mainstreet that she's complained to Metro Transit about problems she's had bringing her service dog on buses. 463 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120524_95362.mp3 Stephanie turns to seasoned performers Sofia and Veronica Domet for advice on her debut piano recital. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 24 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Stephanie's Nieces Stephanie turns to seasoned performers Sofia and Veronica Domet for advice on her debut piano recital. 594 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120524_53003.mp3 An economic policy analyst with the C.D. Howe Institute gives his take on the changes to EI, and what they mean for Atlantic Canadians. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 24 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT EI Changes An economic policy analyst with the C.D. Howe Institute gives his take on the changes to EI, and what they mean for Atlantic Canadians. 491 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120524_83658.mp3 We look at the local entrepreneurs who have attempted to combine a passion for cycling with a passion for food (well, and coffee). http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 24 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Bike Food We look at the local entrepreneurs who have attempted to combine a passion for cycling with a passion for food (well, and coffee). 549 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120523_30657.mp3 Alan Brown, who teaches a course on masculinity at Mount Saint Vincent University, talks about why his class is criticizing the Halifax Harbour Bridges' new voice of safety: Bridget. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Masculinity Prof on Bridget Alan Brown, who teaches a course on masculinity at Mount Saint Vincent University, talks about why his class is criticizing the Halifax Harbour Bridges' new voice of safety: Bridget. 555 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120523_54182.mp3 In the Astonishing X-Men comic out today, one of the superheroes -- a gay Canadian -- proposes to his beau. We talk to the Strange Adventures team about same-sex relationships in comics. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Gay Wedding in X-Men In the Astonishing X-Men comic out today, one of the superheroes -- a gay Canadian -- proposes to his beau. We talk to the Strange Adventures team about same-sex relationships in comics. 458 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120523_30701.mp3 Louis Comeau, who led the privatization of Nova Scotia Power, talks about the factors that led to that decision, and what the province should do now. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Privatization of NS Power Louis Comeau, who led the privatization of Nova Scotia Power, talks about the factors that led to that decision, and what the province should do now. 777 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120523_21839.mp3 The Halifax Port Authority tells us what's next for the Seaport Market, now that vendors have voted to surrender their lease back to their landlord. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Port to Take Over Market The Halifax Port Authority tells us what's next for the Seaport Market, now that vendors have voted to surrender their lease back to their landlord. 672 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120522_40165.mp3 Since the refinery in Dartmouth is now for sale, we look at how well refineries do when they go to market. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 22 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Refineries for Sale Since the refinery in Dartmouth is now for sale, we look at how well refineries do when they go to market. 423 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120522_81935.mp3 The board of the Halifax Seaport Market will vote tonight on whether to seek creditor protection, or hand over the market to the Halifax Port Authority. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 22 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Seaport Market Choice The board of the Halifax Seaport Market will vote tonight on whether to seek creditor protection, or hand over the market to the Halifax Port Authority. 448 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120522_90660.mp3 14-year-old Emma Edmonds won the 5K race in the women's category in the Bluenose this weekend. She shares her running wisdom with Stephanie. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 22 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT 5K Winner 14-year-old Emma Edmonds won the 5K race in the women's category in the Bluenose this weekend. She shares her running wisdom with Stephanie. 524 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120518_96740.mp3 Coach Devin Sherrington gives Stephanie some last minute tips to prepare for her 5K run in the Bluenose. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 22 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Stephanie's Trainer Coach Devin Sherrington gives Stephanie some last minute tips to prepare for her 5K run in the Bluenose. 421 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120518_42719.mp3 Award-winning journalist and filmmaker Michele Mitchell talks about her documentary on what happened with the billions of dollars millions of people donated after the earthquake in Haiti. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 18 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Haiti: Where Did The Money Go? Award-winning journalist and filmmaker Michele Mitchell talks about her documentary on what happened with the billions of dollars millions of people donated after the earthquake in Haiti. 604 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120518_19799.mp3 This too shall pass: How local police deal with suspects who ingest the clues. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 18 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Swallowed Evidence This too shall pass: How local police deal with suspects who ingest the clues. 389 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120517_22551.mp3 The editor of the New Catholic Times responds to the defrocking of former bishop Raymond Lahey. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 17 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Raymond Lahey's Dismissal The editor of the New Catholic Times responds to the defrocking of former bishop Raymond Lahey. 761 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120517_11794.mp3 Shubenacadie's Tracy Cameron is hoping to win another Olympic medal for rowing this summer, and she hasn't let a few broken ribs hold her back. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 17 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Tracy Cameron Shubenacadie's Tracy Cameron is hoping to win another Olympic medal for rowing this summer, and she hasn't let a few broken ribs hold her back. 522 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120516_91899.mp3 Finance Minister Jim Flaherty says there is no such thing as a bad job. We talk to a couple of career experts about whether they think that's true, and about the federal government's plan to change the rules on EI. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 17 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT No Bad Jobs? Finance Minister Jim Flaherty says there is no such thing as a bad job. We talk to a couple of career experts about whether they think that's true, and about the federal government's plan to change the rules on EI. 708 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120516_68721.mp3 Stephanie speaks with the head of the Berwick Electric Commission about whether he thinks the province should take back ownership of Nova Scotia Power. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 17 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Berwick Electric Commission Stephanie speaks with the head of the Berwick Electric Commission about whether he thinks the province should take back ownership of Nova Scotia Power. 551 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120516_46572.mp3 Three Nova Scotian MPs talk about proposed changes to EI legislation. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 17 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT MP Panel on EI Three Nova Scotian MPs talk about proposed changes to EI legislation. 937 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120512_65311.mp3 Hear about Halifax Harbour Bridges' racy new "Listen to Bridget" campaign. Plus, find out why Saint Mary's professor Michelle Byers says the campaign at least 25 years out of date. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 16 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Listen to Bridget Hear about Halifax Harbour Bridges' racy new "Listen to Bridget" campaign. Plus, find out why Saint Mary's professor Michelle Byers says the campaign at least 25 years out of date. 679 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120511_60585.mp3 Stephanie has been struggling to learn piano for her upcoming recital. She finds out whether it's age or inability that's slowing her down. Hear from Gary Marcus, a scientist who studies how people learn music and the author of the bestselling book "Guitar Zero." http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Gary Marcus Stephanie has been struggling to learn piano for her upcoming recital. She finds out whether it's age or inability that's slowing her down. Hear from Gary Marcus, a scientist who studies how people learn music and the author of the bestselling book "Guitar Zero." 699 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120508_16880.mp3 Nova Scotians are already paying more for power than most other Canadians. Now Nova Scotia Power wants our rates to go up even more. Find out the government's reaction, and what the opposition parties want done about it. Bill talks to the Energy Minister and both opposition party leaders. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 09 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT MPs on Power Rates Nova Scotians are already paying more for power than most other Canadians. Now Nova Scotia Power wants our rates to go up even more. Find out the government's reaction, and what the opposition parties want done about it. Bill talks to the Energy Minister and both opposition party leaders. 1078 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120507_72585.mp3 Hear Bill's interview with Juno winning opera singer Measha Brueggergosman, about her new album "I've Got a Crush on You." http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 08 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Measha Brueggergosman Hear Bill's interview with Juno winning opera singer Measha Brueggergosman, about her new album "I've Got a Crush on You." 712 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120505_38326.mp3 Halifax Regional Police have a new campaign, to encourage men to be more than bystanders. We'll talk about how men can intervene, to prevent violence against women. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT How Men Can Be More Than Bystanders Halifax Regional Police have a new campaign, to encourage men to be more than bystanders. We'll talk about how men can intervene, to prevent violence against women. 633 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120504_31695.mp3 A professor of philosophy at Saint Mary's University weighs in on the debate over the suspension of a student for wearing a t-shirt that said "Life is wasted without Jesus." http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Professor on Tshirt Suspension A professor of philosophy at Saint Mary's University weighs in on the debate over the suspension of a student for wearing a t-shirt that said "Life is wasted without Jesus." 678 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120502_81692.mp3 We look at a new campaign from police that urges men to be more than just bystanders when they see violence against women. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 02 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Be More Than A Bystander We look at a new campaign from police that urges men to be more than just bystanders when they see violence against women. 432 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120502_83717.mp3 "Democratizing the Constitution" has won the prestigious Donner Prize, which annually rewards excellence in public policy writing by Canadians. Stephanie interviews Lori Turnbull, who co-wrote the book with Mark Jarvis and the late Peter Aucoin. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 02 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Local Authors Win Donner Prize "Democratizing the Constitution" has won the prestigious Donner Prize, which annually rewards excellence in public policy writing by Canadians. Stephanie interviews Lori Turnbull, who co-wrote the book with Mark Jarvis and the late Peter Aucoin. 586 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120502_34735.mp3 Hear the story of a Grade 12 student suspended for wearing a shirt to school that says "Life is Wasted Without Jesus." http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 02 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Teen Suspended for Religious T-shirt Hear the story of a Grade 12 student suspended for wearing a shirt to school that says "Life is Wasted Without Jesus." 776 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120501_83599.mp3 A conversation about what is at stake when medical procedures and equipment are raffled off in online popularity contests. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 02 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Controversial Contests A conversation about what is at stake when medical procedures and equipment are raffled off in online popularity contests. 776 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120427_32839.mp3 Roy Ellis shares a true story about loss, loyalty, love, and the life aquatic. Plus, an expert in animal behavior weighs in on the emotional range of pet fish. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT A Fish Tale Roy Ellis shares a true story about loss, loyalty, love, and the life aquatic. Plus, an expert in animal behavior weighs in on the emotional range of pet fish. 1172 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120426_26917.mp3 Kevin Weekes, former NHL goaltender and an analyst on CBC's Hockey Night in Canada, talks about the racist tweets against Joel Ward. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT NHL Racism Kevin Weekes, former NHL goaltender and an analyst on CBC's Hockey Night in Canada, talks about the racist tweets against Joel Ward. 539 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120425_66340.mp3 Eastern Passage Education Centre has banned female students from wearing yoga pants or leggings. Marnina Gonick joined Mainstreet for an interview on the topic. She holds the Canada Research Chair in Gender Identity and Social Practices at Mount St. Vincent University. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Yoga Pants Banned Eastern Passage Education Centre has banned female students from wearing yoga pants or leggings. Marnina Gonick joined Mainstreet for an interview on the topic. She holds the Canada Research Chair in Gender Identity and Social Practices at Mount St. Vincent University. 516 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120425_68360.mp3 Interview with Sue Utek, HRM councillor for District 13 -- Northwest Arm, South End. She clears up what will be happening to the night-time arts festival Nocturne, and whether or not it will receive a city grant. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Nocturne Clear Up Interview with Sue Utek, HRM councillor for District 13 -- Northwest Arm, South End. She clears up what will be happening to the night-time arts festival Nocturne, and whether or not it will receive a city grant. 365 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120424_31232.mp3 We'll hear from people who do the same types of jobs as those who may strike in the Capital District Health Authority. We also talk to the head of surgery with the Capital District Health Authority about how prepared he feels to cope with the imminent strike of 3600 health care workers. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 24 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Strike Impact We'll hear from people who do the same types of jobs as those who may strike in the Capital District Health Authority. We also talk to the head of surgery with the Capital District Health Authority about how prepared he feels to cope with the imminent strike of 3600 health care workers. 878 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120424_63437.mp3 On Tuesday, April 23rd, 2012, there's an information session on tidal turbines in the Bay of Fundy at the Spring Garden Memorial Library. On Novemeber 29th, 2010, Mainstreet did an interview with Richard Sanders-- a molecular geneticist who studied ice in the Bay of Fundy and how it affects tidal turbines. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 24 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT ARCHIVES 11/29/2010- Bay of Fundy Tidal Turbines On Tuesday, April 23rd, 2012, there's an information session on tidal turbines in the Bay of Fundy at the Spring Garden Memorial Library. On Novemeber 29th, 2010, Mainstreet did an interview with Richard Sanders-- a molecular geneticist who studied ice in the Bay of Fundy and how it affects tidal turbines. 612 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120423_58952.mp3 Three HRM councillors talk about the death of Raymond Taavel, the auditor general's findings on how much the city spends on consultants, reductions to Metro Transit ferry service and more. Radio Council this week consists of Dawn Sloane from District 12 - Halifax, Downtown; Reg Rankin from District 22 - Timberlea, Prospect; and Jackie Barkhouse from District 8-- Woodside and Eastern Passage. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 24 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Halifax Radio Council Three HRM councillors talk about the death of Raymond Taavel, the auditor general's findings on how much the city spends on consultants, reductions to Metro Transit ferry service and more. Radio Council this week consists of Dawn Sloane from District 12 - Halifax, Downtown; Reg Rankin from District 22 - Timberlea, Prospect; and Jackie Barkhouse from District 8-- Woodside and Eastern Passage. 1315 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120423_58262.mp3 Mainstreet's house doctor Brian Goldman talks about the overmedication of seniors. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 24 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Brian Goldman Mainstreet's house doctor Brian Goldman talks about the overmedication of seniors. 529 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120420_15867.mp3 NDP Leader Tom Mulcair unveils his shadow cabinet of 79 MPs, including Halifax MP Megan Leslie. She's one of three new Deputy Leaders, and will continue her role as the party critic for the environment. Hear from Halifax MP Megan Leslie, and Dalhousie political scientist Lori Turnbull. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT NDP Shadow Cabinet NDP Leader Tom Mulcair unveils his shadow cabinet of 79 MPs, including Halifax MP Megan Leslie. She's one of three new Deputy Leaders, and will continue her role as the party critic for the environment. Hear from Halifax MP Megan Leslie, and Dalhousie political scientist Lori Turnbull. 423 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120420_71663.mp3 Professor and director of social work Brent Angell will talk about just how much freedom a person with a serious mental illness should have at any given time. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Social Worker on Mental Health Care System Professor and director of social work Brent Angell will talk about just how much freedom a person with a serious mental illness should have at any given time. 527 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120419_80533.mp3 Aileen Brunet of the East Coast Forensic Hospital talks about whether rehabilitation is an achievable goal for every patient. Andre Noel Denny was a patient from East Coast Forensic Hospital and is charged with the second degree murder of Raymond Traavel. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Aileen Brunet from the East Coast Forensic Hospital Aileen Brunet of the East Coast Forensic Hospital talks about whether rehabilitation is an achievable goal for every patient. Andre Noel Denny was a patient from East Coast Forensic Hospital and is charged with the second degree murder of Raymond Traavel. 730 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120419_87125.mp3 Mainstreet's Mackenzie Grisdale talks about the patient at the East Coast Forensic Hospital, Andre Noel Denny, and the hour-long passes the Hospital issues to allow people to smoke. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Smoking pass at the East Coast Forensic Hospital Mainstreet's Mackenzie Grisdale talks about the patient at the East Coast Forensic Hospital, Andre Noel Denny, and the hour-long passes the Hospital issues to allow people to smoke. 512 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120418_80148.mp3 Interview with Peter Lederman, the Chair of the Criminal Code Review Board, on the hospital releases as they relate to Andre Noel Denny. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Interview with Peter Lederman from the Criminal Code Review Board Interview with Peter Lederman, the Chair of the Criminal Code Review Board, on the hospital releases as they relate to Andre Noel Denny. 640 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120418_63838.mp3 Phonse Jessome's debrief on Andre Noel Denny's court appearance. Denny was charged with the second degree murder of Raymond Traavel. Traavel was was beaten to death early tuesday morning outside Menz Bar on Gottigen Street. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Debrief on Andre Noel Denny's court appearance Phonse Jessome's debrief on Andre Noel Denny's court appearance. Denny was charged with the second degree murder of Raymond Traavel. Traavel was was beaten to death early tuesday morning outside Menz Bar on Gottigen Street. 364 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120418_55441.mp3 A debrief with CBC's Paul Withers, on the Northern Pulp Mill in Pictou County. It has been ordered to install air pollution equipment on one of its stacks, after the scrubbers been out of commission for 6 years. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Debrief on the Northern Pulp Mill in Pictou County A debrief with CBC's Paul Withers, on the Northern Pulp Mill in Pictou County. It has been ordered to install air pollution equipment on one of its stacks, after the scrubbers been out of commission for 6 years. 426 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120418_11305.mp3 As Haligonians reel at the news of the beating death of a prominent gay activist, two of Raymond Taavel's friends will tell us about his life and his legacy. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Remembering Raymond Taavel As Haligonians reel at the news of the beating death of a prominent gay activist, two of Raymond Taavel's friends will tell us about his life and his legacy. 639 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120417_73759.mp3 Chris Donnelly is the head coach for the Dalhousie Tigers, but about ten years ago, he helped coach the Halifax Mooseheads through three game sevens in one season. We find out what it takes to win one of these high stakes games. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Psychology of a Game Seven Chris Donnelly is the head coach for the Dalhousie Tigers, but about ten years ago, he helped coach the Halifax Mooseheads through three game sevens in one season. We find out what it takes to win one of these high stakes games. 401 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120416_20290.mp3 Interview with Linden MacIntyre about his latest novel Why Men Lie. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 17 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Linden MacIntyre Interview with Linden MacIntyre about his latest novel Why Men Lie. 723 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120412_80238.mp3 Interview on the port shipping loan with Mary Brooks, the William A. Black Chair of Commerce at Dalhousie University. She studies shipping and the global supply chain. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 13 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Port Shipping Loan Interview on the port shipping loan with Mary Brooks, the William A. Black Chair of Commerce at Dalhousie University. She studies shipping and the global supply chain. 464 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120412_32453.mp3 Interview on lighthouse maintenance with Oralee O'Byrne,curator for the Age of Sail Heritage Centre -- home to the Port Greville Lighthouse, and Barry MacDonald a long-time lighthouse preservationist, and president of the Nova Scotia Lighthouse Preservation Society. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 13 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Lighthouse maintenance Interview on lighthouse maintenance with Oralee O'Byrne,curator for the Age of Sail Heritage Centre -- home to the Port Greville Lighthouse, and Barry MacDonald a long-time lighthouse preservationist, and president of the Nova Scotia Lighthouse Preservation Society. 609 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120411_44469.mp3 The Province has ordered the Chignecto-Central Regional School Board to find new ways to save money, instead of eliminating library technician positions. Stephanie interviews former education minister John MacEachern. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT School Board Cuts The Province has ordered the Chignecto-Central Regional School Board to find new ways to save money, instead of eliminating library technician positions. Stephanie interviews former education minister John MacEachern. 645 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120411_31624.mp3 A panel discussion on the CBC mandate in light of the budget cuts. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT CBC Mandate Panel A panel discussion on the CBC mandate in light of the budget cuts. 936 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120410_47096.mp3 Stephanie, once again, spoke with CBC's managing director for the maritimes to get the news on the latest round of cuts. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT CBC Cuts: Round 2 Stephanie, once again, spoke with CBC's managing director for the maritimes to get the news on the latest round of cuts. 800 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120410_19091.mp3 NSCAD University's faculty union reacts to the school's sustainability plan. Plus, a vice president at the school defends the plan. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT NSCAD's Framework for Sustainability NSCAD University's faculty union reacts to the school's sustainability plan. Plus, a vice president at the school defends the plan. 1065 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120409_42348.mp3 Members of Mainstreet's 2012 Young Canada Reads panel get the chance to ask questions of the authors behind the winning book, The Bite of the Mango. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Young Canada Reads .. Talks! Members of Mainstreet's 2012 Young Canada Reads panel get the chance to ask questions of the authors behind the winning book, The Bite of the Mango. 733 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120409_13003.mp3 Stephanie spoke with Mainstreet's Surf corespondent Boris Worm. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Mapping the Ocean Floor Stephanie spoke with Mainstreet's Surf corespondent Boris Worm. 443 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120405_90786.mp3 As the federal government faces increasing questions about the F-35 fighter jets, we'll hear from a political scientist who says the jets are still a good deal for this country. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 13 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT F-35 Fighter Jets As the federal government faces increasing questions about the F-35 fighter jets, we'll hear from a political scientist who says the jets are still a good deal for this country. 507 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120403_59500.mp3 How a 20-dollar investment led to a life in business for one immigrant to Nova Scotia. Mufaro Chakabuda talks about her new book, "From $20 - An Artrepreneurs Success Story." http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT An Artrepreneur Success Story How a 20-dollar investment led to a life in business for one immigrant to Nova Scotia. Mufaro Chakabuda talks about her new book, "From $20 - An Artrepreneurs Success Story." 589 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120403_53589.mp3 Our spinbusters - Richard Starr, Layton Dorey, and Mark Parent - talk about what they expect to see in the provincial budget, and whether their election sensors are tingling. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Spinbusters Pre-Budget Panel Our spinbusters - Richard Starr, Layton Dorey, and Mark Parent - talk about what they expect to see in the provincial budget, and whether their election sensors are tingling. 756 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120330_91518.mp3 Stephanie interviews Catrina Brown, a mother and women's studies professor in Halifax, about not being able to find a girls' sports cake for her daughter's 12th birthday. Yes, folks, cakes can be gendered! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Cake Inequity Stephanie interviews Catrina Brown, a mother and women's studies professor in Halifax, about not being able to find a girls' sports cake for her daughter's 12th birthday. Yes, folks, cakes can be gendered! 416 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120330_86775.mp3 Three scientists -- Jeff Hutchings, Jean Paul Deveau, and Gary Corbett -- unpack how the federal budget will influence scientific research in Canada. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Scientists on Federal Budget Three scientists -- Jeff Hutchings, Jean Paul Deveau, and Gary Corbett -- unpack how the federal budget will influence scientific research in Canada. 696 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120328_52934.mp3 Stephanie's interview with biology professor Jeffrey Hutchings, about why Canada is falling behind on its international commitments to biodiversity, and possible changes to the federal Fisheries Act aren't going to help us catch up. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 28 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Jeffrey Hutchings Stephanie's interview with biology professor Jeffrey Hutchings, about why Canada is falling behind on its international commitments to biodiversity, and possible changes to the federal Fisheries Act aren't going to help us catch up. 512 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120327_89380.mp3 Susan Crowe tells Stephanie about the innovative way she found to fund her albums years ago. They were joined by John Reischman, the first artist to have an album released by Susan's record company using quaker funding. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 29 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Quaker Funding in the Music Business Susan Crowe tells Stephanie about the innovative way she found to fund her albums years ago. They were joined by John Reischman, the first artist to have an album released by Susan's record company using quaker funding. 524 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120327_41779.mp3 A local scholar pages through some of Albert Einstein's most private papers, from secret letters to a lover to a school transcript that shows the father of phsyics wasn't such a failure in school. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 27 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Albert Einstein A local scholar pages through some of Albert Einstein's most private papers, from secret letters to a lover to a school transcript that shows the father of phsyics wasn't such a failure in school. 537 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120326_24066.mp3 Stephanie talks with two political scientists, Lori Turnbull and Tom Urbaniak, about how the newly minted NDP leader, Thomas Mulcair, could change the federal political landscape. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 27 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT New NDP Leader Stephanie talks with two political scientists, Lori Turnbull and Tom Urbaniak, about how the newly minted NDP leader, Thomas Mulcair, could change the federal political landscape. 877 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120326_40931.mp3 Sue Goyette, Roy Ellis, and Bill Wood talk about outrage. Why there's so much of it. Whether there's enough of it. And what's at stake when we respond with it. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Outrage with a Poet, Pastor and Philosopher Sue Goyette, Roy Ellis, and Bill Wood talk about outrage. Why there's so much of it. Whether there's enough of it. And what's at stake when we respond with it. 873 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120326_15076.mp3 Tracey Dorrington-Skinner lived at the Nova Scotia Home for Coloured Children in the 1970s and early 1980s. She speaks with Stephanie about coming forward with her allegations of experiencing abuse. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Allegations of Abuse at Home for Coloured Children Tracey Dorrington-Skinner lived at the Nova Scotia Home for Coloured Children in the 1970s and early 1980s. She speaks with Stephanie about coming forward with her allegations of experiencing abuse. 425 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120322_52971.mp3 Stephanie interviews two Nova Scotia women who helped fight for women's rights to an abortion. Mary Clancy and Pamela Harrison talk about the attempts of government backbenchers to bring up the debate again. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Abortion Rights Stephanie interviews two Nova Scotia women who helped fight for women's rights to an abortion. Mary Clancy and Pamela Harrison talk about the attempts of government backbenchers to bring up the debate again. 849 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120321_52402.mp3 Symphony Nova Scotia's CEO wins a 10 thousand dollar John Hobday Award in Arts Management from the Canada Council for the Arts. Erika Beatty tells Stephanie how she'll be using that money to learn how an orchestra can think more like a band. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 21 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT How can an orchestra think like a band? Symphony Nova Scotia's CEO wins a 10 thousand dollar John Hobday Award in Arts Management from the Canada Council for the Arts. Erika Beatty tells Stephanie how she'll be using that money to learn how an orchestra can think more like a band. 577 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120321_71136.mp3 Stephanie asks three Nova Scotian MPs to weigh in on whether this province should be allowed to recruit more immigrants. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 21 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT MPs on Immigration Caps Stephanie asks three Nova Scotian MPs to weigh in on whether this province should be allowed to recruit more immigrants. 946 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120320_23514.mp3 Three Nova Scotia MLAs weigh in on whether it makes sense for the province to keep investing in paper mills. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 21 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Paper Mill Funding Three Nova Scotia MLAs weigh in on whether it makes sense for the province to keep investing in paper mills. 681 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120320_11424.mp3 Stephanie chats with a man who ran across one of the largest, driest, hottest deserts in the world. Ray Zahab talks about how he covered more than a marathon a day, for more than a hundred days, from one end of the Sahara to the other. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT The man who ran the Sahara desert Stephanie chats with a man who ran across one of the largest, driest, hottest deserts in the world. Ray Zahab talks about how he covered more than a marathon a day, for more than a hundred days, from one end of the Sahara to the other. 630 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120316_16910.mp3 "The Hunger Games" is a teen novel sensation that's hitting the big screen. Stephanie talks to two teen fans who probably just make the cut for the Canadian age recommendation to see the films. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT The Hunger Games "The Hunger Games" is a teen novel sensation that's hitting the big screen. Stephanie talks to two teen fans who probably just make the cut for the Canadian age recommendation to see the films. 449 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120314_46465.mp3 Why all the strike talk in Nova Scotia these days? Stephanie spoke with two labour lawyers to find out if we are in our winter of discontent. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 16 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Strike, Strike, Strike Why all the strike talk in Nova Scotia these days? Stephanie spoke with two labour lawyers to find out if we are in our winter of discontent. 684 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120314_25632.mp3 Stephanie spoke with Fergus Dyer-Smith. He is CEO of Wooshii -- which connects the creators of video, animation or 3D with buyers. The company will set up its North American headquarters in Halifax. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 16 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Wooshi Stephanie spoke with Fergus Dyer-Smith. He is CEO of Wooshii -- which connects the creators of video, animation or 3D with buyers. The company will set up its North American headquarters in Halifax. 478 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120308_19304.mp3 The guy who runs the observatory at Saint Mary's University told us months ago 2012 would be a big year for solar activity. With solar flares in the news again, we thought you'd enjoy this interview with Dave Lane from the January 24th edition of Mainstreet. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 08 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Dave Lane on solar flares The guy who runs the observatory at Saint Mary's University told us months ago 2012 would be a big year for solar activity. With solar flares in the news again, we thought you'd enjoy this interview with Dave Lane from the January 24th edition of Mainstreet. 457 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120307_37798.mp3 Stephanie talks to Tim Webster from NSCC's Applied Geomatics Research Group about new maps that show which parts of Nova Scotia are most at risk of flooding and infrastructure damage from sea level rise. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 07 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT A bird's eye view of sea level rise and risk Stephanie talks to Tim Webster from NSCC's Applied Geomatics Research Group about new maps that show which parts of Nova Scotia are most at risk of flooding and infrastructure damage from sea level rise. 830 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120306_12592.mp3 Stephanie talks to Jim Lowther about how he came to realize a Conservative MP was nodding off during his presentation to the Veterans Affairs committee, and what he makes of the apology Rob Anders made today in the House of Commons http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 06 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Jim Lowther on Rob Anders' apology Stephanie talks to Jim Lowther about how he came to realize a Conservative MP was nodding off during his presentation to the Veterans Affairs committee, and what he makes of the apology Rob Anders made today in the House of Commons 475 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120306_77837.mp3 Stephanie talks to a woman who spent most of her week in the Dominican Republic throwing up, and worse. She says it seemed more than half the people on the plane home had been sick at the same resort. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 06 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Sick down south Stephanie talks to a woman who spent most of her week in the Dominican Republic throwing up, and worse. She says it seemed more than half the people on the plane home had been sick at the same resort. 566 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120306_22031.mp3 Stephanie talks to three Nova Scotians about what they like about Rick Santorum, and whether they have any hope of seeing something similar in Canadian politics. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 06 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT The appeal of Rick Santorum Stephanie talks to three Nova Scotians about what they like about Rick Santorum, and whether they have any hope of seeing something similar in Canadian politics. 1005 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120305_52622.mp3 Mainstreet's Alex Mason calls on his three year old daughter to help review a couple children's books. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 05 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Reviews of Kite Day, My Brother Sammy Is Special Mainstreet's Alex Mason calls on his three year old daughter to help review a couple children's books. 339 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120305_99439.mp3 On this week's Halifax Radio Council, Stephanie talks with councillors Dawn Sloane, Darren Fisher and Mary Wile about the transit strike, the chances Halifax will build a stadium for the Women's World Cup, and the risk the city will impose a more restrictive winter parking ban if people don't get their cars off the streets when it snows. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 05 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Strikers block plows, council divided on arbitration On this week's Halifax Radio Council, Stephanie talks with councillors Dawn Sloane, Darren Fisher and Mary Wile about the transit strike, the chances Halifax will build a stadium for the Women's World Cup, and the risk the city will impose a more restrictive winter parking ban if people don't get their cars off the streets when it snows. 1466 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120302_67425.mp3 Stephanie talks to Dalhousie University scientist Randall Martin about a quarter-million dollar study using satellites to learn more about how pollution affects climate change and human health. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 07 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Satellite study on pollution, climate change and human health Stephanie talks to Dalhousie University scientist Randall Martin about a quarter-million dollar study using satellites to learn more about how pollution affects climate change and human health. 498 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120229_59669.mp3 Stephanie asks former Liberal MP Robert Thibault about concerns from an election day volunteer that robo-calls may have led some voters astay in the federal election last spring. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Robo-calls in West Nova? Stephanie asks former Liberal MP Robert Thibault about concerns from an election day volunteer that robo-calls may have led some voters astay in the federal election last spring. 630 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mainstreetns_20120229_96208.mp3 As the Metro Transit strike approaches the four week mark, the city and union remain far apart, and Stephanie asks PC leader Jamie Baillie and Liberal MLA Andrew Younger why they think the provincial government should get involved. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 29 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Opposition says Premier should intervene in transit strike As the Metro Transit strike approaches the four week mark, the city and union remain far apart, and Stephanie asks PC leader Jamie Baillie and Liberal MLA Andrew Younger why they think the provincial government should get involved. 791