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Sometimes we can describe what we see, but we don't really know what we're looking at.

Sheldon MacLeod uses his 25 years of journalism experience to give balance and perspective to what's in the headlines and to help us ask the questions necessary to know what we're seeing]]>enNews CommentaryCopyright SaltWirehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/22f43866436816d95ee3bb53608dfaf4.jpghttp://www.SaltWire.comWed, 13 Mar 2024 15:12:53 +0000SaltWireSaltWirepodcasts@saltwire.comPutting today's news in context. Sometimes we can describe what we see, but we don't really know what we're looking at. Sheldon MacLeod uses his 25 years of journalism experience to give balance and perspective to what's in the headlines and to...
Sometimes we can describe what we see, but we don't really know what we're looking at.

Sheldon MacLeod uses his 25 years of journalism experience to give balance and perspective to what's in the headlines and to help us ask the questions necessary to know what we're seeing]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/finding-the-silver-lining-in-the-rain-clouds--54103377https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54103377Mon, 05 Jun 2023 17:43:07 +0000SaltWireIt is devastating and heartbreaking to see the people affected by the losses from the wildfires in Nova Scotia. And it is heartwarming and inspiring to see the response from caring people who want to make a difference.210cgc,donations,fires,gunningcove,novascotia,outofcontrol,saltwire,shelburne,volunteer,wildfirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/letting-illegal-burns-go-unpunished-comes-at-a-huge-cost--54053902https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54053902Wed, 31 May 2023 15:05:55 +0000SaltWireFirefighters have been on the scene of fires across the province over the last few weeks. Those and the three raging out of control are all likely the result of human activity. When there seems to be no penalty for violating the fire ban, it ends up...210fines,fire,laws,novascotia,penalties,resources,saltwire,shelburne,tantallon,tickets,wildfirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prepare-for-72-hours-home-or-away--54041050https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54041050Tue, 30 May 2023 12:38:02 +0000SaltWireWe often hear about preparing for hurricanes and winter storms and being able to be on your own for at least 72 hours. Not many of us think about being told to leave our homes and not come back for three days because of the danger. And there's lots of...210clyderiver,crews,dnr,evacuation,hammondsplains,novascotia,saltwire,shelburne,stateofemergency,tantallon,wildfirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-alarm-fires-and-no-rain-in-sight--54031862https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54031862Mon, 29 May 2023 15:12:16 +0000SaltWireIt's shocking how quickly we can be pulled out of our lives by something unexpected or out of control. And in the case of the wildfires, we can be grateful that so far no one has been injured — or worse.210dave,dnr,fire,hammondsplains,hrfes,hrm,meldrum,novascotia,safety,saltwire,tantallon,wildfire,woodsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hope-for-humanity-and-wildlife--54006556Crown and the Judge delivered justice to the woman who has committed her life to helping animals.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54006556Fri, 26 May 2023 12:42:16 +0000SaltWireShe didn't try and make her case to the public. Instead, Hope Swinimer was prepared to defend her actions and her reputation in a courtroom this week. And in the end, the...Crown and the Judge delivered justice to the woman who has committed her life to helping animals.]]>210animals,compassion,court,coyote,crown,evidence,hope,hopeforwildlife,interest,justice,novascotia,public,rehab,saltwire,seaforth,swinimerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherri-aikenhead-and-karissa-boudreau--53996512https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53996512Thu, 25 May 2023 14:13:27 +0000SaltWireSomeone in the audience asked about getting people to talk about a horrific crime against a child. And in the end, the people who shared their stories helped get the truth on the record about the girl who will forever be 12-years old.21012-year-old,aikenhead,author,boudreau,family,karissa,library,murder,nimbus,novascotia,penny,saltwire,sherri,steve,survivor,truecrime,yamyamfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/security-between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place--53985090https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53985090Wed, 24 May 2023 14:06:25 +0000SaltWireNo public inquiry but public meetings. And that recommendation into the allegatitions of electoral interference by the Chinese puts the Prime Minister between a rock and a hard place.210china,csis,davidjohnstone,interference,jagmeet,justintrudeau,opposition,pierre,poilievre,rapporteur,report,saltwire,security,singh,specialfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/where-were-you-when-the-pandemic-ended--53929925he pandemic is no longer a global health emergency but COVID-19 isn't gone. And it seems most of us weren't waiting on the announcement that passed by without any major fanfare.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53929925Fri, 19 May 2023 14:21:44 +0000SaltWireIt may be a distinction without a difference. Thttps://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/news/covid-19-no-longer-a-global-health-emergency-but-nova-scotia-keeping-protocols-in-place-100852227/. And it seems most of us weren't waiting on the...he pandemic is no longer a global health emergency but COVID-19 isn't gone. And it seems most of us weren't waiting on the announcement that passed by without any major fanfare.]]>210booster,changed,chiefmedicalofficer,concern,immunity,labour,novascotia,over,pandemic,robert,saltwire,sars-cov-2,strang,supply,vaccine,virus,who,worldhealthorganizationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-lesson-in-mortality-and-humanity--53907617https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53907617Wed, 17 May 2023 14:56:25 +0000SaltWireThere are somethings in life that are unavoidable. And as a society, we talk a lot about taxes. Death; not so much. And maybe for some things, the old ways helped us make sense of things in the circle of life.210death,family,funeral,humanity,love,newborn,novascotia,paliative,saltwire,support,taxesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-nobody-profits-and-it-helps-everybody--53831781Strayboar Project are interested in doing something that seems unheard of these days.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53831781Fri, 12 May 2023 13:30:02 +0000SaltWireThis week I met a former soldier who is living in Nova Scotia. And he and a few others have formed a group to support each other and to serve people in need. And he and the folks with The https://www.strayboar.ca/ Project are interested in doing...Strayboar Project are interested in doing something that seems unheard of these days.]]>180fraserinstitute,fundraiser,lunenburg,motivation,novascotia,operahouse,ronjames,saltwire,sethcongdon,strayboar,taxpayersfederation,ukrainefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/give-the-fire-marshal-the-tools-to-work-with--53805867https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53805867Wed, 10 May 2023 14:00:53 +0000SaltWireAnother scathing report from the Auditor General about the work of the office of the Nova Scotia Fire Marshal. And my guess is that they know there are areas that need improvement, but they also aren't likely to say why they can't fill their mandate....180auditorgeneral,department,fire,firemarshal,guideline,inspections,legislation,novascotia,resources,safety,saltwire,supportfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/best-before-dates-and-unsavoury-comments--53792577Hammonds Plains business for passing along a deal on some food that was at the edge of the "durable life date". Canadians have a habit of wasting food, and for owner Jacob Bussey to catch hell for helping is just distasteful.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53792577Tue, 09 May 2023 14:59:59 +0000SaltWireFor some reason, some people felt the need to go off on a https://www.saltwire.com/halifax/news/local/best-before-date-small-ns-grocer-takes-heat-over-rock-bottom-deal-on-frozen-sandwich-meat-100851329/ business for passing along a deal on some food...Hammonds Plains business for passing along a deal on some food that was at the edge of the "durable life date". Canadians have a habit of wasting food, and for owner Jacob Bussey to catch hell for helping is just distasteful.]]>180bestbefore,bussey,complain,deal,discount,food,foodsafety,jacob,kingswood,market,meat,novascotia,reddit,saltwire,sandwichfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/emergency-preparedness-week--53777341https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53777341Mon, 08 May 2023 15:16:16 +0000SaltWireFailing to plan is planning to fail. A bad plan is better than no plan at all. Don't be scared, be prepared. There's no shortage of sayings and clever phrases when it comes to being prepared. And it's a simple message we should all take to heart,...180billblair,crews,emergency,first,flies,kit,mosquito,novascotia,plan,preparedness,responder,safety,saltwirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reflections-on-mortality-and-the-importance-of-cherishing-time--53751669https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53751669Fri, 05 May 2023 14:30:30 +0000SaltWireUnless you have visited one, it's tough to imagine what life is like for the staff and residents of a long-term care facility. And after I went to visit someone this week, I realized it was both eye-opening and enlightening for me.180covid,harbourviewhaven,long-termcare,lunenburg,masks,mortality,novascotia,paliative,pcw,saltwire,senior,stafffalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/end-organ-and-tissue-donation-predjudice--53741304https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53741304Thu, 04 May 2023 15:32:06 +0000SaltWireHe died at 26, thinking he'd be able to donate his tissues to someone else in Nova Scotia. But Liam Dee was denied that option because he was a man married to another man. And that is not just wrong. It's a call to action to change the policy.180canadabloodservices,consent,denied,descrimination,donations,gay,husband,liamdee,marriage,novascotia,policy,presumed,saltwire,tissuefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-award-winning-natalie-macmaster--53729184https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53729184Wed, 03 May 2023 14:34:59 +0000SaltWireThe East Coast Music Awards are back in Halifax, celebrating the 35th Anniversary in the place where it all began. And when it comes to accolades, the Director's Special Achievement Award is at the top of the list. Natalie MacMaster is as humble as...180awards,capebreton,ecma,family,fiddle,love,nataliemacmaster,novascotia,ontario,saltwire,specialachievement,talentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gordon-lightfoot-and-the-gift-he-gave-himself--53717708Stephen Cooke, he proclaimed to an exuberant audience "I'm Gordon Lightfoot, and the rumours of my death have been greatly exaggerated!" And as the tributes pour in, there was another quote from the folk-music icon that resonates, considering how much he gave all of us over the years.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53717708Tue, 02 May 2023 15:16:47 +0000SaltWireIn a 2014 concert review by https://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/lifestyles/2014-halifax-concert-review-warm-welcome-for-gordon-lightfoot-and-his-40-years-of-music-memories-100849285/, he proclaimed to an exuberant audience "I'm Gordon Lightfoot,...Stephen Cooke, he proclaimed to an exuberant audience "I'm Gordon Lightfoot, and the rumours of my death have been greatly exaggerated!" And as the tributes pour in, there was another quote from the folk-music icon that resonates, considering how much he gave all of us over the years.]]>180bobdylan,carefreehighway,folk,gordonlightfoot,justintrudeau,memories,music,novascotia,orillia,saltwire,singer,stephenking,sundownfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-first-hand-view-of-school-violence--53705565https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53705565Mon, 01 May 2023 14:24:01 +0000SaltWireThere's always been violence in schools, but I don't remember people settling their scores with weapons. Just days after Ryan Lutes and the NSTU called on government to do something, I happened to see what 92 percent of teachers say they've witnessed...180action,bystander,fight,injured,intervene,novascotia,nstu,ryanlutes,saltwire,school,violence,weaponsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/funnelling-wisdom-during-an-oil-change--53677417https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53677417Fri, 28 Apr 2023 14:06:18 +0000SaltWireMany of us have been wondering if things are ever going back to the way they were before the pandemic. Truth is, for many places on the planet, they already have. And this morning, I had an interesting conversation about that, with my mechanic.180change,covid,cuba,curious,feelings,judgemental,mask,novascotia,oil,saltwire,tedlasso,waltwhitman,wisdomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/three-stories-in-three-minutes--53667370https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53667370Thu, 27 Apr 2023 16:08:33 +0000SaltWireFor today, I thought I'd try something else with this space. So many of my colleagues are doing great work so I thought I'd highlight a few stories that caught my attention today.180aaronbeswick,allisonholthoff,diabetes,football,gunter,ianfairclough,newsletter,nicolemunroe,novascotia,saltwirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/budgets-parking-and-failing-to-plan--53652673free to park downtown in Halifax or Dartmouth on a Saturday, at least for now. And when council is looking to save pennies, it seems like opponents can still make arguments that make sense.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53652673Wed, 26 Apr 2023 14:03:49 +0000SaltWireIt will still be https://www.saltwire.com/halifax/news/provincial/halifax-makes-a-u-turn-on-saturday-parking-fees-100847145/ on a Saturday, at least for now. And when council is looking to save pennies, it seems like opponents can still make arguments...free to park downtown in Halifax or Dartmouth on a Saturday, at least for now. And when council is looking to save pennies, it seems like opponents can still make arguments that make sense.]]>180billion,budget,business,dartmouth,fees,halifax,hrm,impact,inflation,municipal,parking,politics,saltwirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/open-and-transparent-in-theory-not-law--53641505retired lawyer in the Valley who finally has access to the information he was looking for. Sort of. And too many politicians say they are all for open and transparent government, until they have the power to do something about it.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53641505Tue, 25 Apr 2023 14:02:10 +0000SaltWireNova Scotia's Freedom of Information laws work — if you have six years, a law degree and the ability to argue your case in front of the Nova Scotia Supreme Court. That's the experience of a...retired lawyer in the Valley who finally has access to the information he was looking for. Sort of. And too many politicians say they are all for open and transparent government, until they have the power to do something about it.]]>180access,commissioner,daviddaniels,delay,foipop,information,novascotia,ordermaking,power,saltwire,supremecourt,wolfvillefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/skunks-grubs-and-the-love-of-family--53629836No Mow May. We just have to worry about it being No Grow May with an early summer deadline looming.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53629836Mon, 24 Apr 2023 15:10:10 +0000SaltWireIf all goes according to plan, we won't have to worry about No Mow May. We just have to worry about it being No Grow May with an early summer deadline looming.No Mow May. We just have to worry about it being No Grow May with an early summer deadline looming.]]>180adventure,backyard,crows,family,grass,grubs,irrigation,love,nomowmay,novascotia,saltwire,skunks,water,wedding,yardworkfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/being-fair-is-about-considering-differences--53604559twelfth and final chemotherapy treatment.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53604559Fri, 21 Apr 2023 13:35:04 +0000SaltWireA nurse in Truro is being denied most of the $10,000 "Thank you" bonus the province is offering. Because she wasn't on the job for all of 2022, her amount is being prorated. Which seems fair, until you learn that she found out about the bonus on the...twelfth and final chemotherapy treatment.]]>180bonus,cancer,chemotherapy,child,colon,fairness,healthcare,katiedoyle,lpn,novascotia,nurse,retention,saltwire,thankyou,timhouston,treatment,trurofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/harm-reduction-and-addictions--53594234
The Provincial Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line is available 24 hours 7 days a week at 1-888-429-8167.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53594234Thu, 20 Apr 2023 14:05:59 +0000SaltWireNo parent should ever have to say goodbye to one of their children. And it's all the more painful when they've been open and honest about the power of addiction and the fight for survival. The Provincial Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line is...
The Provincial Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line is available 24 hours 7 days a week at 1-888-429-8167.]]>180addiction,death,empathy,hannah,harmreduction,illegal,love,mentalhealth,naugler,novascotia,saltwire,sorrow,supportfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hungry-kids-and-inflation--53583379https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53583379Wed, 19 Apr 2023 15:38:07 +0000SaltWireOne of the unfortunate byproducts of increasing food inflation are the kids who are going hungry. And that's a bad recipe for their future health and ours in a feedback loop of increases and demand.180campaign2000,capebreton,ccpa,cycle,foodinsecurity,inflation,novascotia,rates,saltwire,wagesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-will-remember-them--53571693https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53571693Tue, 18 Apr 2023 15:17:08 +0000SaltWireIt's a solemn anniversary. And now that the Mass Casualty Commission has filed its report and politicians are asking for a moment of silence and reflection, we have a duty to remember the victims, the survivors and their families.18013hours,22victims,gabrielwortman,grief,justintrudeau,memorial,murder,novascotia,portapique,saltwire,solidarity,timhouston,unbornchildfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hybrid-offices-and-long-commutes--53559769https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53559769Mon, 17 Apr 2023 14:38:45 +0000SaltWireI don't think it's a surprise that workers say they are just productive working from home as they are working at the office. And hybrid workspaces are likely to continue long after a lot of the other changes we made over the past three years are gone...180angusreid,commute,downtown,home,hybrid,novascotia,office,productivity,saltwire,traffic,workingfromhome,worklifebalancefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/for-the-love-of-dogs-and-the-rainbow-bridge--53535590John DeMont wrote a touching tribue to his dog Auggie that helped remind me of that balance of love and loss that ends at the rainbow bridge.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53535590Fri, 14 Apr 2023 13:18:24 +0000SaltWireI hadn't realized how close we are to the anniversary of the loss of our last family pet. And SaltWire's https://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/opinion/john-demont-farewell-to-a-beloved-scamp-and-scalliwag-named-auggie-100842681/ that helped remind...John DeMont wrote a touching tribue to his dog Auggie that helped remind me of that balance of love and loss that ends at the rainbow bridge.]]>180auggie,bridge,columnist,dog,doodle,german,golden,johndemont,king,love,novascotia,passing,rainbow,saltwire,sheppardfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-don-t-blame-people-for-getting-cancer-so-why-do-we-blame-them-for-addiction--53525777
If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction and need help, please reach out to the Provincial Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line: 1-888-429-8167.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53525777Thu, 13 Apr 2023 14:45:51 +0000SaltWireMental health and addictions are together under one department in the Nova Scotia government. But there are still challenges in helping people see the connection. For one family I know, they are facing a situation involving their adult daughter and...
If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction and need help, please reach out to the Provincial Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line: 1-888-429-8167.]]>180addiction,death,icu,lifesupport,mentalhealth,novascotia,opioid,overdose,pain,sadness,saltwire,southshore,support,treatmentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-pepper-saved-is-a-pepper-earned--53513814https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53513814Wed, 12 Apr 2023 14:36:40 +0000SaltWireIt's hard to believe that Canadians throw out an estimated $20 billion in food each year. The average family is spending $1,300 of their budget on food that goes to the compost bill. And it's a place where some of us might look to save on our food bills.180benjamin,compost,foodwaste,franklin,greenbin,grocers,inflation,interest,novascotia,organic,outrage,pennyearned,pennysaved,saltwire,wastefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kendall-worth-and-the-stigma-of-poverty--53503070Kendall Worth.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53503070Tue, 11 Apr 2023 14:40:39 +0000SaltWireA Dartmouth hotel is about to be fully converted into a place for people who are unhoused in HRM. And as goverments and agencies work to find solutions to the housing crisis, there are still issues of predjudice and stigma facing the poor in our...Kendall Worth.]]>180autism,dartmouth,discrimination,doubletree,firstvoice,halifax,homeless,hrm,kendallworth,novascotia,novascotiaadvocate,predjudice,saltwire,stigmafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pros-and-cons-of-mr-big--53492409https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53492409Mon, 10 Apr 2023 14:36:58 +0000SaltWireA new book on the disappearance and murder of Karissa Boudreau is about to be released. In the meantime, the Canadian government is reviewing the practice us using the so-called Mr. Big undercover sting. It's a highly successful RCMP technique that...180aikenhead,boudreau,bridgewater,confession,conviction,investigation,karissa,maccumber,mrbig,murder,nimbus,novascotia,penny,rcmp,saltwire,sherry,sting,undercover,vernonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/billionaires-calling-out-other-billionaires--53462600https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53462600Thu, 06 Apr 2023 14:59:09 +0000SaltWire"Our tax system, meanwhile, is tilted in favour of the rich and special interests — which is one of the main reasons why wealth is increasingly concentrated in the hands of the few.” Frank Stronach may not have been talking about Loblaw's CEO Galen...180billionaires,forbes,frankstronach,galenweston,grocery,jagmeetsingh,loblaws,novascotia,profits,salary,saltwire,sobeys,stocks,taxes,worthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/end-the-culture-of-silence--53452524https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53452524Wed, 05 Apr 2023 14:54:03 +0000SaltWireAs the SaltWire headline says, "Nova Scotia government on hotseat over non-disclosure agreements". And it's brought the issue of confidentiality agreements and the former Progressive Conservative leader out into the sunshine after more than four years.180confidentiality,elizabethsmithmccrossin,jamiebaillie,karlamacfarlane,nda,non-disclosure,novascotia,politcs,saltwire,silence,timhoustonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-light-your-grass-on-fire--53440573https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53440573Tue, 04 Apr 2023 15:08:44 +0000SaltWireIt's an unnecessary risk to you and your property. Every Spring, there are people across Nova Scotia who have to call 911 because they get into trouble when a small fire grows into a large one.1802pm,burnsafe,canada,dnr,fire,firerisk,firetower,grass,map,novascotia,permit,practice,risk,saltwire,ticksfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/human-emotion-and-analog-intelligence--53429239 New ways to learn or just new ways to cheat? And as artificial intelligence continues to evolve and grow, there are some things that can only be simulated, not replicated.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53429239Mon, 03 Apr 2023 14:47:23 +0000SaltWireIt was quite the headline;https://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/lifestyles/new-ways-to-learn-or-just-new-ways-to-cheat-atlantic-canadian-professors-prepare-to-face-a-surge-of-ai-generated-work-in-academia-100832512/ And as artificial intelligence... New ways to learn or just new ways to cheat? And as artificial intelligence continues to evolve and grow, there are some things that can only be simulated, not replicated.]]>180artificial,challenge,chatgpt,curiosity,emotional,eq,humanity,iq,novascotia,openai,saltwire,software,universityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/second-story-women-s-centre--53402945supporter about the ongoing challenges at a not-for-profit in Lunenburg called Second Story Women's Centre. The staff have walked out and the support group has closed it's doors, temporarily. Ahead of a vigil in Lunenburg this evening, I received a letter from the Chair of the Board.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53402945Fri, 31 Mar 2023 15:30:28 +0000SaltWireEarlier this week, I spoke with a https://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/opinion/thinking-out-loud-second-story-womens-centre-challenges-100838998/ about the ongoing challenges at a not-for-profit in Lunenburg called Second Story Women's Centre. The...supporter about the ongoing challenges at a not-for-profit in Lunenburg called Second Story Women's Centre. The staff have walked out and the support group has closed it's doors, temporarily. Ahead of a vigil in Lunenburg this evening, I received a letter from the Chair of the Board.]]>180board,charleneflint,community,governance,lunenburg,novascotia,review,saltwire,secondstory,services,staff,statusofwomen,suebookchin,support,womenscentrefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/turning-the-tide-together-it-s-time-to-act--53391793https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53391793Thu, 30 Mar 2023 15:05:01 +0000SaltWireThe report says they're not shying away from declaring hard truths of the RCMP response during and after the Mass Casualty Event in 2020. And as Jonathan Torrens wrote, "Hoping with the release of this MCC report today there is at the very least a bit...180action,cruise,fitch,gabriel,hardtruths,macdonald,mcc,murder,novascotia,policing,portapique,rcmp,recommendations,saltwire,stanton,turningthetidetogether,violence,wortmanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-to-expect-in-the-mcc-report--53379333https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53379333Wed, 29 Mar 2023 14:57:05 +0000SaltWireIt's been almost three years since the violent rampage across rural Nova Scotia. And the public enquiry looking into the tragedy is releasing its final report soon. It's expected to run between 2,000 and 3,000 pages and will reopen old wounds for...18022victims,casualty,commission,families,gabrielwortman,innocent,killer,mass,mcc,novascotia,portapique,rcmp,recommendations,saltwirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/things-that-live-forever-on-the-internet--53366487https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53366487Tue, 28 Mar 2023 14:53:46 +0000SaltWireFrom time to time, you'll find a link to something on the internet that comes up as "404" meaning it doesn't exist, has been moved, or has a dead or broken link. But other times, information about someone that is wrong or incomplete is online and...180alert,foulplay,hrp,missing,novascotia,person,police,privacy,rcmp,report,saltwire,thoughtsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/perception-always-trumps-reality--53353043https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53353043Mon, 27 Mar 2023 14:56:39 +0000SaltWireFirst of all, this has nothing to do with the former US President. But it does have to do with how much anxiety there is these days about the perception of risk versus what the statistics tell us.180bicycle,bridgewater,cpallen,crime,mentalhealth,nazi,novascotia,resilience,safe,saltwire,statscan,support,violencefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joe-biden-and-that-time-i-ate-on-parliament-hill--53324119https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53324119Fri, 24 Mar 2023 14:36:01 +0000SaltWireSome people say everything happens for a reason. And sometimes I say, as humans we can find a reason for everything happening. And a post about Ray Zinck brought back a flood of memories for me today.180dicksmyth,garynickerson,geraldkeddy,gerryphalen,gomery,meal,minority,novascotia,opposition,ottawa,rayzinck,ronaambrose,rtnda,saltwire,sponsorship,stephanedion,stephenharper,yarmouthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/accounting-for-accountability--53311350https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53311350Thu, 23 Mar 2023 15:24:34 +0000SaltWireToday is the day Nova Scotians find out how the government plans to spend tax dollars over the next fiscal year. But last year's predicted deficit turned out to be a $3.5 billion surplus after the ledgers were balanced. What are the lessons learned?180accountability,allanmacmaster,auditor,budget,debt,deficit,general,majority,novascotia,opposition,owed,saltwire,spending,stephenmcneil,surplus,timhouston,votefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tradesworker-wars-and-the-housing-paradox--53296843https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53296843Wed, 22 Mar 2023 14:57:22 +0000SaltWireAt the same time Nova Scotia is trying to lure construction workers to Canda's Ocean Playground, Alberta is making a pitch for workers here to head out West. And at the same time, governments are trying to find housing for people to live in, while...180builders,carpenter,construction,doctor,framer,halifax,housing,hrm,incentive,novascotia,nurse,opportunity,plumber,saltwire,tradesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/helping-health-care-workers-with-cash--53283950https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53283950Tue, 21 Mar 2023 15:05:44 +0000SaltWireMoney doesn't buy happiness. But it can help you buy a house and have a better work life balance. And I think there's a good reason why the government's "thank you" bonus of $10-thousand will help the helpers.180bonus,healthcare,lpn,novascotia,nurses,recruitment,registered,retention,saltwire,support,travelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-you-better-off-now-than-a-year-ago--53262997https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53262997Mon, 20 Mar 2023 13:58:15 +0000SaltWireIt's something you hear from opposition politicians when they feel they have leverage. Are you better off now that you were a year ago? And with raging inflation and rising interest rates, it's pretty easy for most Canadians to answer that question....180angusreid,better,claudiachender,conservative,darrelldexter,halifax,inflation,liberal,ndp,novascotia,off,progressive,saltwire,stephenmcneil,timhouston,zachchurchillfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/presale-codes-and-service-fees--53236344https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53236344Fri, 17 Mar 2023 14:34:49 +0000SaltWireI noticed there were a lot of excited people who got their tickets to see Jerry Seinfeld and Bill Burr in Halifax this August. They still haven't announced the Saturday night headliner of The Great Outdoor Comedy Fest. I've noticed a few things that I...180billburr,citadel,comedy,costs,fees,garrisongrounds,halifax,hill,jerryseinfeld,novascotia,outgoodcomedyfest,robertsmith,saltwire,service,thecure,ticketmaster,tickets,yondrfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/musical-media-and-the-memories-they-mould--53225323https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53225323Thu, 16 Mar 2023 15:17:26 +0000SaltWireVinyl records outsold compact discs in 2022, the first time that's happened since 1987. And there's a lot of memories created by music and the various forms we've consumed it over the years.180artists,cassette,cds,kungfoofighting,memories,novascotia,radio,records,sales,saltwire,streaming,transitor,vinylfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prime-ministers-protestors-and-social-media-insulation--53211832https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53211832Wed, 15 Mar 2023 14:53:51 +0000SaltWireMaybe I should give more credit to the people who show up with protest signs at events where the Prime Minister is attending. At least they are publicly showing the person they're unhappy with how they feel. The people attacking the local businesses...180business,canada,charter,davidmitchell,democracy,expansion,local,michelin,novascotia,online,primeminister,protest,rude,saltwirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-much-do-you-have-to-spend-on-concerts--53195843https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53195843Tue, 14 Mar 2023 15:39:32 +0000SaltWireThe concert floodgates have reopened after a few years of the global pandemic. And I see Chris de Burg is coming to Halifax in 2023. It reminds me of my first show in 1983 and the joy that I've gained from concerts and the performing arts.180adambaldwin,billburr,brucespringsteen,chrisdeburg,classified,concerts,gunsnroses,halifax,jerryseinfeld,keontebeals,mattmays,metrocentre,novascotia,paulmccartney,performingarts,saltwire,shaniatwain,standup,support,ticketmasterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nothing-anywhere-and-bare-minimum-mondays--53183699https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53183699Mon, 13 Mar 2023 14:58:05 +0000SaltWireFrom the Academy Awards to the trend to put self-care above career advancement, it's an interesting time to be alive. And finding a better work-life balance is an honourable goal, even for this aging Gen-Xer.180academyawards,army,bareminimum,everythingeverywhereallatonce,halifax,hrm,huy,jamieleecurtis,ke,michelle,mondays,movie,novascotia,quan,saltwire,yeohfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marie-mccarthy-and-the-lottery-dream--53158946https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53158946Fri, 10 Mar 2023 15:09:14 +0000SaltWireA gift from her grandson on her 83rd birthday turned out to be a life-changing moment for Marie McCarthy of New Waterford. And she is setting an example for all of us.18031million,birthday,cadillac,capebreton,lottery,lottomax,marie,mccarthy,newwaterford,novascotia,saltwire,ticket,winnerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coffee-cards-and-multi-millions--53148018https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53148018Thu, 09 Mar 2023 15:08:11 +0000SaltWireTwo stories at SaltWire caught my eye today. And it seems there are nuances in all areas of our lives these days, including winning and losing.180americanexpress,coffee,covid,halifax,lotto,newwaterford,novascotia,rolluptherim,rolluptowin,saltwire,scottadams,timhortons,truckerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gender-equity-and-pitching-in--53135732https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53135732Wed, 08 Mar 2023 15:26:01 +0000SaltWireThe Secretary General of the United Nations says gender equality is 300 years away, globally. And this is a call to action for men to stand up and maybe grab a mop or a vacuum.180clean,day,halifax,international,justin,ndp,novascotia,pitch,saltwire,stem,suzyhansen,toilet,trudeau,unitednations,vacuum,women'sfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/under-promise-and-over-deliver-in-politics--53122602https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53122602Tue, 07 Mar 2023 15:56:06 +0000SaltWireWhat does a Chicken Big Mac and former Premier Darrell Dexter have in common? The higher the stakes, the more the expectations of the public matter.180bigmac,chicken,darrell,dexter,elections,healthcare,houston,mcdonalds,novascotia,saltwire,timfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/avis-glaze-and-the-school-board-report-card--53110405report was released that led to changes in the governance of english language schools in Nova Scotia. And one of the recommendations of the day also called for a "report card" o the changes after five years. Where's that report card?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53110405Mon, 06 Mar 2023 15:38:58 +0000SaltWireFive years ago, a https://www.ednet.ns.ca/docs/raisethebar-en.pdf was released that led to changes in the governance of english language schools in Nova Scotia. And one of the recommendations of the day also called for a "report card" o the changes...report was released that led to changes in the governance of english language schools in Nova Scotia. And one of the recommendations of the day also called for a "report card" o the changes after five years. Where's that report card?]]>180avisglaze,basketball,board,consultant,culture,election,english,novascotia,nstu,paulbennett,saltwire,schoolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/learning-painful-lessons-in-a-snow-fall--53084971https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53084971Fri, 03 Mar 2023 16:27:54 +0000SaltWireAfter more than 30 years together, my wife knows me better than I know myself a lot of the time, and I learned in the wake of Thursday's snow that I should heed her advice.180advice,aging,canada,fell,grippers,marriage,novascotia,plough,plow,saltwire,snowfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/china-elections-and-interesting-political-times--53072775https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53072775Thu, 02 Mar 2023 15:25:26 +0000SaltWireElectoral interference is a concern around the globe. And shouldn't be a surprise to anyone that there are allegations of it happening here in Canada. We've seen a rise in the use of mis-and-disinformation when it comes to politics. And convincing all...180angusreid,china,election,inquiry,interference,justin,marco,mendicino,novascotia,review,saltwire,trudeaufalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/902-man-up-and-public-safety-minister-marco-mendicino--52912289https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52912289Wed, 01 Mar 2023 15:29:10 +0000SaltWireIt's something a bit different for this space today. I had a conversation this morning with the Public Safety Minister of Canada. Minister Marco Mendicino talked about the financial support of a group working towards reducing gun violence and death in...180902manup,african,angelasimmonds,black,cbsc,guncontrol,halifax,handgun,marcomendicino,novascotia,preston,saltwirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dilbert-and-the-cancelled-comic-creator--52878521who I as listening to on the weekend. And I was wondering what I was listening to as Scott Adams was going off about race relations. Can an artists' political views be separated from their work? Not in the case of Dilbert and its creator.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52878521Tue, 28 Feb 2023 15:56:48 +0000SaltWireMy wife was wondering who I as listening to on the weekend. And I was wondering what I was listening to as Scott Adams was going off about race relations. Can an artists' political views be separated from their work? Not in the case of Dilbert and its...who I as listening to on the weekend. And I was wondering what I was listening to as Scott Adams was going off about race relations. Can an artists' political views be separated from their work? Not in the case of Dilbert and its creator.]]>180cancelled,cartoon,dilbert,intolerance,outrage,racist,radical,rant,saltwire,scottadams,stripfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-elephant-in-the-room--52866333https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52866333Mon, 27 Feb 2023 15:27:52 +0000SaltWireOccam's Razor is a philosophy that the simplest explanation is most likely the best one. But sometimes complicated situations don't have simple answers. But I'm happy to hear from each and every one of you who wants to debate or discuss them.180active,complicated,covid,debate,dialogue,discussion,erintrafford,help,media,novascotia,occam's,passive,razor,saltwire,simple,tonefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lovecoachbrandon--52839615https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52839615Fri, 24 Feb 2023 16:16:19 +0000SaltWireI don't know Brandon MacInnis personally. But I know a lot of people like him, who are volunteers dedicating themselves to their community. And to me, it isn't Fair Play when someone is fired from a volunteer job without being told why.180accountability,basketball,brandonmcinnes,carolmorrisunderhill,coach,hantsport,journal-advertiser,lovecoachbrandon,novascota,saltwire,school,team,valleyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hungry-for-workers--52826527https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52826527Thu, 23 Feb 2023 15:20:53 +0000SaltWireIt's a common criticism rooted in ignorance; foreign workers are taking jobs away from Canadians. It turns out that's one of those myths that don't line up with reality. And we'd be a lot worse off if it weren't for people who are willing to take on...180closures,foodservice,foreign,immigrants,novascotia,saltwire,shortages,sobeys,subway,temporary,timhortons,travel,wages,workersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/delayed-bags-and-hangry-travellers--52813993https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52813993Wed, 22 Feb 2023 15:58:49 +0000SaltWireI shared our strange adventure coming in to Halifax airport this week. But the "deteriorating conditions" described by our pilot may also be applicible to the restaurant industry. It was an education beyond our arrival.180baggage,closure,flight,food,labour,novascotia,restaurant,saltwire,staffing,timhortonsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-bumpy-start-to-a-smooth-landing--52802633https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52802633Tue, 21 Feb 2023 15:53:31 +0000SaltWireI'd never heard a pre-landing announcement quite like this one. But a professional and reassuring flight crew reminded me why sometimes I should keep some thoughts to myself.180conditions,deteriorating,flightcrew,halifax,jamaica,landing,moncton,novascotia,saltwire,sunwing,travel,yhzfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/give-to-someone-who-can-never-repay-you--52694119https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52694119Fri, 10 Feb 2023 15:28:03 +0000SaltWireIt's a topic that only comes up when we are facing extremes with the weather. But there's a space for compassion and understanding that only comes from unrequited generosity.180blame,empathy,giving,homeless,hunger,meagher,novascotia,outofthecold,park,saltwire,support,volunteerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-doesn-t-like-pizza--52682555https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52682555Thu, 09 Feb 2023 15:28:22 +0000SaltWireThere's a day for everything and February 9th is National Pizza Day. And from pineapple to coconut and haggis, everyone has an opinion about the best toppings or the best pie. But if you know, you know.180anchovies,brownsauce,combination,george,kouyas,melbrooks,novascotia,pcp,pizza,saltwire,sams,sharonstone,stellarton,toppingsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/not-as-much-money-as-it-may-appear--52671385https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52671385Wed, 08 Feb 2023 15:46:11 +0000SaltWireThe Premiers and Territorial leaders were promised billions of dollars in spending commitments for health care for the next decade. But putting the numbers in perspective shows it's not as much as will be needed in Nova Scotia.180budget,cht,deficit,dollars,healthcare,justintrudeau,novascotia,saltwire,spending,surplus,timhoustonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/health-care-jenga--52660531https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52660531Tue, 07 Feb 2023 15:14:25 +0000SaltWireIt's a high stakes negotiation with reputations and public trust at stake. And the entire health care funding negotiation feels like it's on a shaky foundation to begin with since it's mainly a people problem.180collapse,conditions,funding,healthcare,jenga,novascotia,ottawa,outcomes,provinces,saltwire,stringsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/online-saves-time--52651040https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52651040Mon, 06 Feb 2023 15:47:32 +0000SaltWireI had to schedule an appointment for blood work and I used the online system to book it. Not everything can be done virtually, but this is a welcomed "pivot" for a service that used to be more cumbersome than it needed to be.180appointment,bloodwork,booking,hospital,lab,novascotia,online,progress,saltwire,service,ssrhfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-call-police-on-them--52627977https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52627977Fri, 03 Feb 2023 15:34:57 +0000SaltWireThe upcoming cold snap is potentially lethal for people who don't have adequate shelter. It will force some to get in out of the cold in places that might put them in plain sight instead of tucked away in a wooded area or a park or a shelter. One...180cold,empathy,freezing,homeless,humanity,michellemalette,novascotia,outofthecold,police,saltwire,shelterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/groundhogs-and-lottery-winners--52616719https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52616719Thu, 02 Feb 2023 16:13:56 +0000SaltWireIf you love winter weather, I guess it's a win. If you're not a fan of the snow and cold, the Groundhog Day prediction isn't a great one. It has me thinking about the winning $31-million Lotto Max ticket sold in New Waterford.180capebretonpost,groundhog,lottomax,mitcheldyck,newwaterford,novascotia,patrickdrake,prediction,saltwire,sam,shubenacadie,winterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hunger-should-be-illegal--52606059https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52606059Wed, 01 Feb 2023 15:44:01 +0000SaltWireStatistics Canada has changed how they are keeping track of a certain type of crime. And as major food retailers record increased profits they're also saying there are increasing numbers of shoplifters. I'm not condoning illegal behaviour but I also...180brucefrisco,ctv,food,foodbank,hunger,inflation,insecurity,novascotia,profit,retailcouncil,saltwire,shoplifting,statscanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/good-ideas-are-good-ideas--52594620https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52594620Tue, 31 Jan 2023 14:55:24 +0000SaltWireA political scientist recently told me the Health Care Crisis is being treated like war time medicine, everything is being sent to the front. But we don't always take the time to see how everything is connected. And that's why I'm encouraged to see...180crisis,doctors,healthcare,ideas,karenoldfield,novascotia,nurses,parttime,saltwire,supportfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/journalism-and-artifical-intelligence--52582577Artificial intelligence at SaltWire is now a reality." What does it mean to journalism? And what will it mean for the people who do that work? Let's weigh the pros and cons.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52582577Mon, 30 Jan 2023 15:00:02 +0000SaltWireIn a note to readers last week, my employer announced: "https://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/business/note-to-readers-saltwire-network-embracing-new-technologies-in-journalism-100818360/" What does it mean to journalism? And what will it mean for...Artificial intelligence at SaltWire is now a reality." What does it mean to journalism? And what will it mean for the people who do that work? Let's weigh the pros and cons.]]>180ai,artificial,chatbot,chatgpt,intelligence,journalism,novascotia,saltwire,spreadsheetfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/if-you-don-t-have-your-health--52561936https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52561936Fri, 27 Jan 2023 15:43:31 +0000SaltWireWe've all heard that saying before and it makes sense on a very human level that if you aren't well, nothing else really matters. And it ties in to the idea that if you don't pay now, you'll pay a lot more later.180brucemackinnon,chuckpagano,health,katherinefierlbeck,novascotia,princessbride,saltwire,stevenadlerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sirens-and-applause--52552306https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52552306Thu, 26 Jan 2023 16:06:40 +0000SaltWireThere are people who are doing their best to keep a troubled health care system from collapsing around their ears. And not to diminish the tragedies, but we need to look for what's working to know what's working and what's not.180allison,catherine,cobequid,crisis,healthcare,holthoff,karenoldfield,navigator,novascotia,saltwire,snow,supportfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-my-work-isn-t-click-bait--52541248https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52541248Wed, 25 Jan 2023 15:53:59 +0000SaltWireAfter more than 464 episodes of this podcast, I need to be straight with you. There's a very good reason I don't produce click-bait.180adversarial,clickbait,edsheeran,inquisitorial,karenoldfield,mytake,novascotia,saltwire,thinkingoutloudfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/well-intentioned-kingmakers--52529655https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52529655Tue, 24 Jan 2023 15:12:08 +0000SaltWireIt's certainly not a suggestion that we stop covering the tragic and heartbreaking stories of the people who are homeless in our communities. It's a call to action for politicians to address the systemic issues with a systemic solution.180andrewrankin,answers,empathy,ericjonnson,herald,homeless,novascotia,outreach,plan,politicians,saltwire,support,sympathyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shopping-and-shoplifting--52518159https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52518159Mon, 23 Jan 2023 15:38:09 +0000SaltWireTheft from grocery stores is a big issue for retailers these days. But with food inflation eating into our budgets, there seems to be very little appetite for empathy.180charlebois,dalhousie,discussion,food,hunger,novascotia,professor,saltwire,shoplifting,supermarket,sylvain,theftfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/snow-flies-and-algorithms--52495430https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52495430Fri, 20 Jan 2023 16:10:08 +0000SaltWireEverything happens for a reason. Or as I say, everything that happens can be reasoned. It's in our nature as human beings.180algorithm,healthcare,novascotia,perspective,philosophy,positivity,saltwire,snowfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/health-care-in-icu--52485094https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52485094Thu, 19 Jan 2023 15:49:14 +0000SaltWireHealth providers agree that the system is in critical condition right now. But there's a healthy dose of optimism from their leaders. While they "go like hell", there is something we can all do to make it easier on them. And it's summed up in two...180doctors,icu,janethazelton,kindness,novascotia,nsnu,nurses,saltwire,stafffalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ready-responsive-reliable--52474287https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52474287Wed, 18 Jan 2023 16:20:01 +0000SaltWireThere are so many people pulling in the right direction to improve our health care system. And some of the actions announced today can help. But there's one thing in particular that I think is desperately needed: information.180allisonholthoff,care,health,information,katherinesnow,liason,novascotia,response,saltwire,support,thompsonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/health-care-in-a-democracy--52464802https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52464802Tue, 17 Jan 2023 16:42:10 +0000SaltWireWe've yet to hear from some of the people who were appointed to fix health care in Nova Scotia. And that doesn't seem fair to the families of Allison Holthoff or Charlene Snow.180allisonholthoff,appointed,ceo,charlenesnow,healthcare,karenoldfield,michellethompson,novascotia,nsha,saltwire,timhoustonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-monday-not-blue-or-sad--52453807https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52453807Mon, 16 Jan 2023 15:55:48 +0000SaltWireFirst it was the title of a song in 1983 by the UK synth pop band New Order. In the early 2000's it was associated to the third Monday of January as a marketing campaign for a UK travel company. And today, it's something news organizations use as a...180blue,depression,fitness,light,monday,neworder,novascotia,sad,sadness,saltwire,sunshine,support,therapy,treatment,ultravioletfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/charlene-and-her-story--52433330https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52433330Fri, 13 Jan 2023 16:14:43 +0000SaltWireAnother tragic story of a family in grief because of the loss of a loved one. And this happened because someone left their spot in the Emergency Department so others could receive care. The family of Charlene Snow is asking for others to help as they...180allison,care,change,charlene,crisis,death,emergency,holthoff,novascotia,saltwire,snowfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/more-care-less-politics--52422667https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52422667Thu, 12 Jan 2023 14:59:35 +0000SaltWireWe are losing faith in our institutions in this country. People are struggling for access to basic health care and that's putting pressure on the all of the systems, including the political ones.180canada,care,confidence,crisis,health,institutions,mentalwellness,novascotia,outrage,politics,saltwirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shining-a-light-on-er-deaths--52412851https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52412851Wed, 11 Jan 2023 15:38:37 +0000SaltWireStatistically, not everyone will survive their trip to the Emergency Department today. And statistics don't have as much public sway as the personal stories we hear. Allison Holthoff continues to serve us all, even after her untimely passing.180allison,canary,deaths,emergency,fatality,gunter,healthcare,holthoff,novascotia,primary,saltwire,triagefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bibles-and-faith-in-health-care--52402007https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52402007Tue, 10 Jan 2023 15:20:01 +0000SaltWireIt would appear there was at least a knee jerk reaction to keep information private when it came to the death of Allison Holthoff in the Amherst ER on New Year's Eve. And privacy concerns are a real thing. Unless of course the family wants us all to...180allison,ceo,death,emergency,faith,healthcare,holthoff,investigation,karenoldfield,novascotia,room,saltwirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-death-of-ali-holthoff--52392038https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52392038Mon, 09 Jan 2023 15:46:47 +0000SaltWireIt's a devastating story of the death of a mother, spouse and volunteer who died after seeking medical help on New Year's Eve. And policies about protecting patient confidentiality don't seem to make sense, especially since Allison's story is now...180aaronbeswick,allison,amherst,brendanmaguire,death,deputyfirechief,elizabethsmithmccrossin,holthoff,mother,novascotia,nsha,saltwirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hockey-gold-and-goals--52371325https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52371325Fri, 06 Jan 2023 16:10:53 +0000SaltWireA gold medal performance for the cities of Moncton and Halifax in hosting the World Junior Hockey tournament. And let's hope Hockey Canada can perform just as successfully at cleaning up the culture.180connorbeddard,culture,gold,hrm,medal,mikesavage,moncton,newbrunswick,novascotia,saltwire,sexscandal,timhouston,worldjuniorsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/minimum-wage-and-maximum-inflation--52362188https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52362188Thu, 05 Jan 2023 16:14:27 +0000SaltWireThe committee looking at minimum wage is revising its timeline to reach $15 an hour in Nova Scotia. It would put us on pace to match PEI if government accepts it. And they want to tie future increases to the inflation rate. We'll have to wait to see...18015dollars,committee,consumerpriceindex,cost,inflation,living,minimum,novascotia,pei,saltwire,wagefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-what-we-don-t-know--52352177https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52352177Wed, 04 Jan 2023 15:26:53 +0000SaltWireInstant information and instant conclusions. There are times when our gut instinct may feel absolutely right because of what we know, or think we know. But it's almost always an incomplete picture.180accessabus,conclusion,covid,damarhamlin,nfl,novascotia,razors,saltwire,vickylevackfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/look-where-you-want-to-go--52342750https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52342750Tue, 03 Jan 2023 15:22:16 +0000SaltWireInstructors will tell new motorcyclists to look where you want the bike to go. And that's advice that can apply to life in general.180careful,gratitude,motorcycle,newyear,novascotia,reflection,resolutions,saltwirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reflective-and-appreciative--52315118https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52315118Fri, 30 Dec 2022 15:51:45 +0000SaltWireYou never know where you'll find gratitude. Recently for me, it was on a television show about a kid growing up in Newfoundland in the 1980's.180carolebaskin,gratitude,markcritch,newfoundland,novascotia,saltwire,sonofacritch,stories,vocmfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/really-tough-questions--52306480https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52306480Thu, 29 Dec 2022 15:47:51 +0000SaltWireI've heard criticism of the journalists who go asking for comment from people during a terrible time of loss or grief. There was a time I may have agreed. But there's one very good reason to ask people questions at a very difficult time.180atwood,christian,fishing,grief,lobster,loss,missing,mourning,novascotia,overboard,saltwire,tragedyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wring-out-the-old--52298298https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52298298Wed, 28 Dec 2022 15:52:45 +0000SaltWireIt's a time of reflection and introspection. Or at the very least, a time to reassess our priorities moving into 2023.180actions,consequences,convoy,covid,freedom,new,novascotia,restrictions,retrospect,saltwire,stories,trudeau,yearfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/feed-the-soul-too--52266730https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52266730Fri, 23 Dec 2022 15:22:42 +0000SaltWireIt's likely a hectic time for people getting ready for the holidays. And it certainly is for those who are working to help others who may be less fortunate. Feed Nova Scotia says there's never been as much demand on their services. And executive...1801in6,challenge,christmas,dignity,feedns,food,giving,hungry,inflation,insecurity,novascotia,respect,saltwire,supportfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-million-dollar-thank-you--52258325Nova Scotia Firefighters 50/50. And as sure as there's going to be a million dollar winner in a few hours, there will be 269 fire departments and non-profits that will benefit from it in 2023.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52258325Thu, 22 Dec 2022 16:00:06 +0000SaltWireRemember when people were chasing aces for big jackpots and helping out community groups? The newest viral fundraiser is the https://www.firefighters5050.com/36. And as sure as there's going to be a million dollar winner in a few hours, there will be...Nova Scotia Firefighters 50/50. And as sure as there's going to be a million dollar winner in a few hours, there will be 269 fire departments and non-profits that will benefit from it in 2023.]]>1805050,amherst,firedepartmentchronicles,firefighter,firefighterfenton,fundraiser,million,novascotia,raffle,saltwirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/solstice-and-solace-in-science-and-religion--52247132https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52247132Wed, 21 Dec 2022 16:06:39 +0000SaltWireIt's the official start to winter and is also the day with the shortest amount of daylight in our hemisphere. And as much as we have learned about science and the cosmos, there's a connection between religion and generosity.180aalders,allister,christian,connection,daylight,generosity,jewish,muslim,novascotia,religion,saltwire,solstice,sunshine,winterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/myles-and-miles--52238129https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52238129Tue, 20 Dec 2022 16:28:58 +0000SaltWireImagine living your dream as a rock n' roll musician, touring the world and sharing your songs. And for one young Nova Scotian, that dream started in 1968. Myles Goodwyn is retiring from the road at the age of 74. And now people are wondering if the...180april,diabetes,goodwyn,myles,novascotia,retire,rocknroll,saltwire,success,touring,winefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elon-is-gone-long-live-twitter--52227933https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52227933Mon, 19 Dec 2022 15:38:29 +0000SaltWireIt looks like the joyriding is almost over for Elon Musk. And for what it's worth, take a few minutes to remember there's a real world with real people with real problems right now.180elon,free,kanye,media,musk,novascotia,poll,reporters,restrictions,saltwire,social,speech,suspended,trump,twitterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ice-cream-causes-shark-attacks--52207231https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52207231Fri, 16 Dec 2022 19:18:09 +0000SaltWireThere's a well known scientific principle that correlation is not causation. And here's a counter argument for the people who are convinced that "sudden deaths" are a new phenomenon since the rise of the COVID vaccines.180babies,breastmilk,cancer,causation,conspiracy,correlation,icecream,novascotia,saltwire,sharkattack,suddendeath,vaccinefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trayvone-and-the-community-christmas--52195551Gamechangers902.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52195551Thu, 15 Dec 2022 15:59:14 +0000SaltWireHe's trying to make Christmas a little brighter for others. And it's another great example of the work being done by https://gamechangers902.com/.Gamechangers902.]]>180africannovascotian,black,christmas,clayton,copshop,fundraiser,gamechangers902,help,kids,novascotia,saltwire,trayvonefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/come-back-with-a-warrant--52185893https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52185893Wed, 14 Dec 2022 15:56:42 +0000SaltWireIt's a troubling ruling from Nova Scotia's Court of Appeal. It's one that sees an alleged victim without a day in court because RCMP violated the Charter Rights of a suspect.180appeal,charter,david,fraser,internet,justice,privacy,rcmp,rights,ruling,saltwire,section8,violation,warrantfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nostalgia-the-holidays-and-helix-too--52175320https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52175320Tue, 13 Dec 2022 16:06:50 +0000SaltWireIt's a summer for classic rock fans at the Dartmouth waterfront. And a way for people of my generation to get back to the days before internet and cellphones at Alderney Landing.18080's,alderney,concert,gowan,harlequin,headpins,heavy,helix,honeymoon,kimmitchell,landing,leeaaron,metal,novascotia,rock,saltwire,streetheart,suite,tomcochrane,torontofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lessons-from-daniel-nora-and-tom--52162936https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52162936Mon, 12 Dec 2022 15:51:38 +0000SaltWireThe late Nora Bernard is the top recommendation to replace a street name in Halifax that had been named after Edward Cornwallis. It's something Daniel Paul has been working towards since 1985 and he says naming it after his cousin is just the icing on...180bernard,cornwallis,daniel,doreen,edward,first,governor,jackson,mi'qmaq,mi'qmaw,nations,novascotia,paul,proclamation,reconcilliation,saltwire,scalps,tom,treaty,truthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-double-whammy-for-charities--52139458https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52139458Fri, 09 Dec 2022 15:30:02 +0000SaltWireNot only are more Canadians reaching out for help from non-profits and charities, there are fewer dollars being donated. And that's creating a crunch for a lot of groups. Imagine Canada has a suggestion.180brucemacdonald,charity,core,funding,government,imaginecanada,inflation,novascotia,saltwire,social,support,unitedwayfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/survey-says--52130693https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52130693Thu, 08 Dec 2022 15:30:02 +0000SaltWireWe often see surveys and polling used as a source of stories in the news. And there's also a trend to ask questions on social and mainstream media. Note: Not all surveys are the same.180abacus,angus,chapman,convoy,emergencies,margaret,narrative,novascotia,polling,research,saltwirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/calling-911-for-volunteer-firefighters--52121415https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52121415Wed, 07 Dec 2022 15:43:44 +0000SaltWireFire and emergency services are facing a precarious future according to the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs. One third of volunteers, who make up the majority of the members across the country, are over the age of 50. And I'd bet that number is...180911,age,cafc,call,danger,expense,fire,novascotia,saltwire,services,sheldonmacleod,taxcredit,volunteerfalsefullhttps://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/opinion/my-take-with-sheldon-macleod-a-healthy-reminder-100802983/https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52110702Tue, 06 Dec 2022 15:49:45 +0000SaltWireIt was in spite of, or maybe because of, the criticism about a lack of mandatory public health measures. Both Doctor Robert Strang and Health Minister Michelle Thompson have some timely advice.180action,doctor,health,kindness,masks,michelle,minister,novascotia,saltwire,strang,thompson,vaccinesfalsefullhttps://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/opinion/my-take-with-sheldon-macleod-the-gift-of-perspective-100802563/https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52100722Mon, 05 Dec 2022 16:06:30 +0000SaltWireThis season's Grinch will be inflation. Increased food costs and the rising cost of basics are going to cut into the holiday spending. But then again, there are other ways to celebrate the season.180candies,charlebois,christmas,costs,dalhousie,food,gratitude,groceries,inflation,mtthom,novascotia,nuts,oranges,presents,professor,saltwire,stocking,sylvainfalsefullhttps://www.saltwire.com/cape-breton/opinion/regional-perspectives/my-take-with-sheldon-macleod-lessons-from-a-teacher-in-2022-100801937/#https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52078913Fri, 02 Dec 2022 15:30:54 +0000SaltWireShe wanted to make it clear that a lot of professionals are facing challenges right now. But a teacher I spoke with recently is opening the classroom door to show us what's been happening.180education,future,kids,macleod,novascotia,pay,prep,saltwire,school,sheldon,substitute,teacherfalsefullhttps://www.saltwire.com/cape-breton/opinion/local-perspectives/my-take-with-sheldon-macleod-sitting-is-the-new-smoking-100801458/#https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52068095Thu, 01 Dec 2022 15:55:42 +0000SaltWireI don't want to speak for everyone, but there are a lot of us who are spending too much time in front of a screen. And maybe we need a kick in the butt to get moving.180activity,fitness,health,healthytomorrow,makeyourmoveatwork,movement,novascotia,saltwire,sedintery,wellness,wfh,workfalsefullhttps://www.saltwire.com/cape-breton/opinion/local-perspectives/my-take-with-sheldon-macleod-taking-stock-beyond-giving-tuesday-100800960/#https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52056679Wed, 30 Nov 2022 15:32:12 +0000SaltWireIt's going to be another winter where people are struggling to find an affordable and safe space to live in Halifax. And groups like Shelter Nova Scotia are doing what they can to help. And once again, there's a call for you to help the helpers.180cold,epidemic,gift,homeless,hrm,lindawilson,novascotia,saltwire,shelter,support,tentfalsefullhttps://www.saltwire.com/cape-breton/opinion/regional-perspectives/my-take-with-sheldon-macleod-bring-those-lobster-home-safely-100800507/#https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52045467Tue, 29 Nov 2022 15:44:49 +0000SaltWireIt's considered the most dangerous job in Canada. And when fuel and bait prices are high and there's concern over market prices, safety needs to remain the number one priority.180board,commercial,death,fatalities,fishing,kenpotter,lfa33,lfa34,lobster,novascotia,saltwire,transportation,tsb,wharffalsefullhttps://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/opinion/my-take-with-sheldon-macleod-pound-cake-and-prime-ministers-100800061/https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52033937Mon, 28 Nov 2022 15:25:25 +0000SaltWireIt was a long day of testimony for the Prime Minister at the Emergencies Act inquiry. And he did a "reasonable" job of explaining why the act was needed to clear the streets of Ottawa.180charter,freedom,legislation,novascotia,occupation,poundcake,reasonable,rights,saltwire,testimony,truckersfalsefullhttps://www.saltwire.com/cape-breton/opinion/regional-perspectives/my-take-with-sheldon-macleod-with-moxie-and-grace-too-100799538/#https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52010843Fri, 25 Nov 2022 15:54:33 +0000SaltWireI've been blessed to have worked with amazing professionals over the years. And none was as nice a person as Chronicle Herald Arts Reporter Stephen Cooke.180arts,chronicle,cooke,film,funny,herald,jordana,music,novascotia,professional,reporter,saltwire,stephenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-story-of-wanda-and-jamal--52002042https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52002042Thu, 24 Nov 2022 15:36:06 +0000SaltWireWe are about to be inundated with the countdown to Christmas that can be overwhelming and stressful at times. But joy and happiness can sometimes be found by accident.180dench,faith,hinton,humanity,jamal,novascotia,saltwire,thankful,thanksgiving,wanda,wrongnumberfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/carbon-taxes-fueling-the-political-fire--51991028https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51991028Wed, 23 Nov 2022 15:48:05 +0000SaltWireA battle of political wills is heating up in Nova Scotia over carbon taxes. And it's getting personal I'm afraid.180battle,carbon,expense,fuel,gillbeault,global,houston,insults,novascotia,saltwire,steven,tax,tim,warmingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jeannette-and-sobering-centers--51980790https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51980790Tue, 22 Nov 2022 15:35:51 +0000SaltWireShe ended up witnessing a criminal trial and an appeal in connection with her son's death while in police custody for public intoxication. Maybe today Halifax Regional Council will be able to support Jeannette in her fight to help people with addictions.180addiction,centre,corey,drunktank,intoxicated,jeannette,novascotia,rafuse,rogers,saltwire,soberingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kidults-and-playtime--51966546https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51966546Mon, 21 Nov 2022 15:46:16 +0000SaltWireApparently there's a growing trend where toys aren't just for kids anymore. And I can relate to looking for a fun escape from all that's going on around us.180canada,escape,friends,harrypotter,lego,magazine,novascotia,respite,saltwire,starwars,theoffice,time,toysfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/flattening-the-curve-2022-style--51941781https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51941781Fri, 18 Nov 2022 15:57:36 +0000SaltWireVisiting those snot-nosed cousins and going to work when you're sick. Not part of the plan if you want to spread cheer and not a virus this holiday season.180andrewlynk,bekind,covid,influenza,iwk,masks,novascotia,robertstrang,rsv,saltwirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-cover-up-i-can-applaud--51927570https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51927570Thu, 17 Nov 2022 15:30:02 +0000SaltWireA research group says one on forty Nova Scotians are currently infected with the COVID virus, labelling it as a "severe" exposure level. And there's a recent SaltWire editorial that points out a convenient cover up, something I can endorse.180covid,deaths,health,infections,influenza,masks,novascotia,public,respiratory,rsv,saltwire,strangfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stand-up-for-a-different-perspective--51912085https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51912085Wed, 16 Nov 2022 15:32:16 +0000SaltWireSometimes we just have to take a different seat to learn a different perspective.180acceptance,advice,carolyn,chapelle,comedy,davis,gervais,laugh,novascotia,platform,saltwire,standup,tolerance,transfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/snow-tires-and-the-law--51898912https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51898912Tue, 15 Nov 2022 15:45:01 +0000SaltWireIf you've ever been on a slippery road with all season tires, you probably have an opinion about snow tires. But some are asking if they should be mandatory.180caa,canada,fine,incentive,insurance,mandatory,novascotia,ontario,quebec,saltwire,snow,tiresfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comedians-and-cancel-culture--51887488https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51887488Mon, 14 Nov 2022 15:30:01 +0000SaltWireI've been watching stand up comedy since I was a kid. And it feels like we've started to get back to understanding that we can all vote with our wallets and our attention when it comes to what we find funny versus what we think is offensive.180astor,bruce,comedy,derek,edwards,funny,humour,lenny,liverpool,offensive,saltwire,selfhelp,theatrefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/for-kai-and-krista--51852269https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51852269Thu, 10 Nov 2022 15:53:23 +0000SaltWireWe've come a long way in our understanding of pathogens, bacteria and viruses in the last few years. But when there are people dying of preventable diseases, it's heartbreaking. And no, this is not about COVID.180disease,haffin,health,infectious,kai,krysta,mathews,meningitis,meningococcal,novascotia,preventable,program,public,saltwire,vaccinefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mike-savage-and-the-big-ask--51837674https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51837674Wed, 09 Nov 2022 15:24:49 +0000SaltWireIt was a big ask on the same day an injured homeless man was picked up from the middle of a downtown Halifax street. And maybe it can help end the jurisdictional finger pointing.180bill225,cityhall,development,homeless,housing,johnlohr,legislature,mikesavage,noise,novascotia,saltwirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-s-do-better--51825484https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51825484Tue, 08 Nov 2022 15:30:02 +0000SaltWireTony says he's just a crane driver at the Port of Halifax who believes in his city and the people in it. And that a post he made on social media today shouldn't be going viral for doing what's right in the world.180care,dobetter,empathy,homeless,hurry,injured,orange,panhandler,race,saltwire,sanderson,speed,tony,twitterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-dolphins-cry--51812216https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51812216Mon, 07 Nov 2022 15:33:44 +0000SaltWireBad news travels fast as they say. But good news can reach right into your heart.180community,digby,dolphin,help,joggins,mudflat,novascota,rescue,saltwire,saved,stranded,tidefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rest-in-peace-leon--51786276https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51786276Fri, 04 Nov 2022 14:28:54 +0000SaltWireSupport is being offered for people in the Portapique area following the death of Leon Joudrey. He could be considered the 24th victim of the tragedy from 2020.180banfield,death,depression,guilt,joudrey,leon,lisa,masscasualty,mentalhealth,mentalwellness,novascotia,portapique,saltwire,suicide,support,survivorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arresting-results-and-a-defiant-chief--51776457https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51776457Thu, 03 Nov 2022 15:09:21 +0000SaltWireIt isn't something that happens often in Canada. But what happens now that the union has publicly said it has lost confidence in Halifax Police Chief Dan Kinsella?180blm,confidence,dankinsella,deanstineburg,defund,hrm,hrpa,leadership,novascotia,police,saltwire,unionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/put-on-a-sweater--51764764https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51764764Wed, 02 Nov 2022 14:50:01 +0000SaltWireWe are in for an expensive heating season. And the political heat is being turned up on the oil companies who are "war profiteering".180cold,heating,novascotia,oil,profiteering,profits,saltwire,sweater,taxes,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-it-for-daniel-paul--51749537https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51749537Tue, 01 Nov 2022 14:36:48 +0000SaltWireMi'kmaw elder Daniel Paul has spent most of the last thirty years sharing knowledge about the first inhabitants of Turtle Island. And now that the 84-year old is facing a stark prognosis, there's one more piece of unfinished business.180author,bounty,cornwallis,elder,law,leader,mi'kmaq,mi'kmaw,novascotia,proclamation,saltwire,savages,scalp,teacherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/happiness-is-a-warm-bowl-of-chowder--51739344https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51739344Mon, 31 Oct 2022 14:56:20 +0000SaltWireEven with long lines and lost luggage, travelling can take you to amazing places and experiences. And an even better appreciation for the simple things.180airports,chowder,exitconv,fireflies,florida,happiness,novascotia,positivity,saltwire,shawnachor,travelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bruce-frisco-and-our-matching-suits--51644894https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51644894Fri, 21 Oct 2022 14:29:01 +0000SaltWireSomething a little different for this episode. A story about how I ended up getting matching suits with CTV News Anchor Bruce Frisco.180attire,bruce,cheap,coctail,frenchies,frisco,moores,novascotia,saltwire,secondhand,storytime,suitfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hope-and-a-plan--51635062https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51635062Thu, 20 Oct 2022 15:09:59 +0000SaltWireStaying COVID free hasn't been the result of magic or mystery. But it will all be put to the test for me soon because of where I'm headed.180bivalent,covid,crowds,florida,longcovid,mask,novascotia,saltwire,vaccine,vaccinesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/inflation-and-a-lower-middle-class--51621372https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51621372Wed, 19 Oct 2022 14:10:50 +0000SaltWireA rising tide lifts all ships as the saying goes. But where are the lifelines for the people barely keeping their heads above water?180costofliving,dalhousie,income,inflation,middleclass,novascotia,saltwire,strikefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-them-eat-no-name-cake--51609368https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51609368Tue, 18 Oct 2022 14:36:55 +0000SaltWireEven after one of Canada's major grocery retailers freezes the price on its in store brand products, there are critics. How are you dealing with the high cost of everything?180canada,food,freeze,galenweston,inflation,loblaws,nofrills,novascotia,options,saltwire,superstorefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/weaponizing-information--51598277https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51598277Mon, 17 Oct 2022 14:59:13 +0000SaltWireI have a feeling neither side will prove its case when it comes to the use of the Emergencies Act to end the protests in Ottawa last winter. But both sides will say they "won".180act,emergency,freedom,justin,novascotia,occupation,pierre,politics,pollivre,protest,saltwire,truckers,trudeaufalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-premier-and-the-press--51574943https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51574943Fri, 14 Oct 2022 14:30:01 +0000SaltWireHow do you get a politician to answer a question they don't want to answer? Sometimes you can't. And that tells you something too.180keithbain,novascotia,private,resignation,saltwire,secret,speaker,timhoustonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-fall-into-that-trap-premier--51565151https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51565151Thu, 13 Oct 2022 15:03:28 +0000SaltWireWith great power comes great responsibility. And so does the temptation to revert to the tried and true tactics to hold on to power and silence your critics.180houston,keithbain,legislature,novascotia,openess,premier,saltwire,secrecy,speaker,tim,transparencyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sex-pucks-and-rock-n-roll--51553721https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51553721Wed, 12 Oct 2022 14:51:52 +0000SaltWireHockey Canada is facing an uncertain future over the way they treated allegations of sexual assault. It now looks like the World Junior Championship will go ahead in Halifax and Moncton at the end of December. Do you think it should?180assault,behaviour,canada,coverup,culture,hedley,hockey,hoggard,jacob,novascotia,saltwire,scandal,sexualfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-most-unusual-rcmp-release--51540099https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51540099Tue, 11 Oct 2022 18:29:43 +0000SaltWireI've seen a lot of strange news releases over the years. But the one from the RCMP in Nova Scotia on Thanksgiving, was among the most bizarre. And for several reasons.180bizarre,blm,explanation,freedom,mounties,novascotia,patch,rcmp,saltwire,thinbluelinefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/accidents-and-life-changing-injuries--51499344https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51499344Fri, 07 Oct 2022 14:31:29 +0000SaltWireAs frustrating as commuter traffic can be, it's not the worst thing that can happen to you in your car. And there was another terrible reminder of that this week.180103,accident,crash,fatality,lifechanging,lifethreatening,novascotia,pain,saltwire,thanksgiving,trafficfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/furries-litter-boxes-and-the-big-lie-theory--51488853https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51488853Thu, 06 Oct 2022 14:47:55 +0000SaltWireDid you hear about classrooms with litter-boxes for kids who identify as animals? It's happening.....absolutely nowhere. It's one of those stories that no one knows who started it. But a lot of us know why. It's another reason to teach critical thinking.180agenda,education,fake,furries,hate,lies,litter,lutes,manipulation,novascotia,nstu,political,ptbarnum,ryan,saltwirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/world-teachers-day--51477023https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51477023Wed, 05 Oct 2022 14:30:34 +0000SaltWireIt's World Teachers' Day and the theme is "The answer begins with teachers". I see some political groups are on the attack saying education leaders are promoting troubling ideologies. And that's a dangerous trend.180critical,education,elementary,gender,novascotia,outrage,saltwire,school,teachers,theory,worldfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/helping-ants-and-grasshoppers--51466079https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51466079Tue, 04 Oct 2022 14:32:01 +0000SaltWireIt's hard to imagine how difficult it's been for some people who have been without power for more than a week. And it looks like more help is coming with the Prime Minister in Nova Scotia today.180ant,government,grasshopper,houston,loss,novascotia,outage,power,restoration,saltwire,support,trudeaufalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-you-gonna-call--51454504https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51454504Mon, 03 Oct 2022 15:09:17 +0000SaltWireJust as council passes a rule about noisy corner stores in residential neighbourhoods, we have another great big street party. Who you gonna call?180corner,dalhousie,homecoming,noise,novascotia,party,saltwire,store,university,wayemasonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/more-than-land-acknowledgements--51417427https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51417427Thu, 29 Sep 2022 15:02:39 +0000SaltWireAs the author of the Truth and Reconciliation report says "Education is what got us into this mess and education will get us out." And it needs to be more than the words in an email signature.180desrochers,glode,mi’kmaq,novascotia,pam,reconciliation,saltwire,treaty,truthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-savage-take-on-history--51406963https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51406963Wed, 28 Sep 2022 14:53:00 +0000SaltWireDr. Daniel Paul is about to release the forth edition of his book "We Were Not the Savages". And with Truth and Reconciliation Day around the corner, I had a question for the only Savage I know. Mayor Mike Savage.180cornwallis,daniel,mayor,mike,mi'kmaq,novascotia,paul,reconciliation,saltwire,savage,treaty,truthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/answering-the-infrastructure-call--51396601https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51396601Tue, 27 Sep 2022 15:06:29 +0000SaltWireIt's easy to see the devastation to the hardwired infrastructure like power lines. But what about cellular and data networks going down when people needed them the most.180capebreton,cell,communications,data,disaster,fiona,hurricane,infrastructure,newfoundland,novascotia,pei,saltwirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/look-out-for-one-another--51359646https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51359646Fri, 23 Sep 2022 13:36:24 +0000SaltWireIt's like the safety video on the airplane when they tell you to put on your own mask before trying to help others. Whatever comes from Fiona, we all need to watch out for each other.180ant,fiona,grasshopper,hurricane,impact,kindness,novascotia,prepared,saltwire,storm,weatherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ants-and-grasshoppers--51334191https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51334191Wed, 21 Sep 2022 14:53:45 +0000SaltWireWe are few days away from Hurricane Fiona impacting Atlantic Canada and no one can accurate predict what will happen. But wouldn't you rather know so you can be prepared, just in case?180aesop,ant,atlantic,canada,fable,fiona,frankiemacdonald,grasshopper,hurricane,novascotia,preparedness,saltwire,stormfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reconciliation-and-truth--51314371https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51314371Tue, 20 Sep 2022 14:30:03 +0000SaltWireQueen Elizabeth II helped modernize and update the monarchy over her 70 years on the throne. Let's see if King Charles III can reconcile the relationship with First Nations.180canada,charles,elizabeth,first,indigenous,king,monarchy,nations,novascotia,queen,reconciliation,saltwirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/closing-in-on-the-finish-line--51281900https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51281900Fri, 16 Sep 2022 14:40:52 +0000SaltWireDoctor Strang hasn't used the marathon analogy for awhile. But the World Health Organization did when they said we're close to the end of the pandemic. Here's to pushing through to the finish line.180bivalent,canada,end,finish,lockdown,novascotia,pandemic,saltwire,travel,vaccine,virus,whofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/frank-v-earnest--51270214https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51270214Thu, 15 Sep 2022 14:57:14 +0000SaltWireThe publishers of Frank Magazine have closed up shop after 35 years. The self-proclaimed collection “of news, satire, opinion, comment, and humour” has also been accused of racism and misogyny in recent years. And I know what it feels like to be in...180andrew,douglas,frank,journalism,magazine,novascotia,portapique,publication,saltwire,tabloidfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-day-of-mourning-or-a-day-off--51256648https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51256648Wed, 14 Sep 2022 14:57:31 +0000SaltWireIt's not a statutory holiday, either federally or provincially. But government offices and schools and day cares will be closed on Monday. It's in honour of the funeral service for the late Queen Elizabeth II. And it's not without some discussion, or...180canada,challenge,elizabeth,expense,funeral,holiday,honour,mourning,novascotia,queen,saltwire,servicefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/changing-the-conversation-about-suicide--51243784https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51243784Tue, 13 Sep 2022 15:19:45 +0000SaltWireIt's an epidemic disproportionately affecting men in our country. And we tend not to hear about the impact of suicide on our community in the main stream media. For the sake of the families and others who may be struggling, we need to talk about the...180blunt,conversation,death,epidemic,health,mental,novascotia,saltwire,suicide,wellnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/crowns-coins-and-treaties--51200331https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51200331Fri, 09 Sep 2022 14:55:10 +0000SaltWireIt's the end of an era for sure. But as treaty people, there's something those calling for a Republic of Canada that we need to be aware of.180canada,charles,constitutional,crown,elizabeth,king,monarchy,nathan,nations,novascotia,queen,saltwire,state,succession,tidridge,treatyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rental-caps-and-housing-gaps--51161492https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51161492Tue, 06 Sep 2022 14:43:34 +0000SaltWirePeople who are making money off of real estate aren't likely to be the right ones to fix our housing situation. And even when most of the experts agree, there's still a lot more to consider when we talk about affordable housing as a supply issue.180accomodation,airbnb,housing,inflation,interest,ipoans,kevin,money,novascotia,province,reit,russell,saltwire,temporaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sometimes-all-you-want-is-a-hotdog--51117386https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51117386Fri, 02 Sep 2022 14:39:38 +0000SaltWireOvertly optimistic people can be a bit much for pragmatic people to be around some days. But there's something reassuring in knowing in spite of everything that can go wrong, there are people who spark their joy by helping others.180cancer,chemo,dns,doctor,helping,hotdog,novascotia,optimistic,saltwirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/learning-to-do-your-own-research-the-right-way--51106228https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51106228Thu, 01 Sep 2022 15:18:34 +0000SaltWireTell me something you have a strong opinion about. And now tell me how you've come to that conclusion. I think we can start debating and stop arguing if we all get on the same page on "doing our own research".180citations,debate,disinformation,huish,information,novascotia,opinion,research,robert,saltwire,sourcesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/slainte-to-science--51092784https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51092784Wed, 31 Aug 2022 15:02:49 +0000SaltWireA new study this week is suggesting we should rethink our relationship with alcohol if we are worried about our health. And it's all about following the science.180alcohol,beer,benfranklin,cancer,consumption,drinks,health,novascotia,overconsumption,risk,saltwirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/never-ending-taxes-and-promises--51079887https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51079887Tue, 30 Aug 2022 15:00:08 +0000SaltWireThe only two sure things in life are taxes and political promises about them.180abolish,carbon,novascotia,policy,promise,rebate,rebates,reform,revenue,saltwire,taxes,temporaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/freedoms-and-frustrations--51065660https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51065660Mon, 29 Aug 2022 14:22:10 +0000SaltWireEven though Doctor Strang is chiding us for becoming COVID complacent, others are still driving COVID conspiracies forward. And it seems the frustrations are inspiring some troubling behaviour.180chrystia,confrontation,covid,elliot,freedom,freeland,mcdavid,novascotia,robert,saltwire,strangfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/quiet-quitting-and-quality-time--51016651https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51016651Wed, 24 Aug 2022 14:57:15 +0000SaltWireThe concept is the same, but the motivation may be different. And maybe this is another unintended consequence of the pandemic.180balance,help,hybrid,novascotia,pandemic,quiet,quitting,saltwire,selfcare,wanted,workfromhome,worktorulefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hydrogen-and-dinosaur-technology--51006886https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51006886Tue, 23 Aug 2022 15:15:21 +0000SaltWireI've been driving since I was 16 and vehicle technology has evolved a lot since then. But there's comfort in the reliability of dinosaur technology as we're looking to science for the next, big thing.180car,cost,efficiency,ev,gas,hydrogen,ice,mileage,natural,novascotia,saltwire,technologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cashing-in-on-justin-flation--50996009https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50996009Mon, 22 Aug 2022 14:22:32 +0000SaltWireRemember the "A-B-C" campaign that swept Stephen Harper out of office? The "Anyone But Conservative" rally was effective when people felt it was time for a change in government. And I think there will be some gains in the next election for the "Not...180abc,campaign,conservative,election,houston,justin,novascotia,pierre,poilievre,progressive,saltwire,tim,trudeaufalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/same-message-different-base--50962017https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50962017Fri, 19 Aug 2022 15:03:38 +0000SaltWireWhich came first? The planned rally against a carbon tax by Pierre Poilievre. Or the "Better than a Carbon Tax Plan" by Tim Houston.180carbon,conservative,houston,novascotia,pierre,poilievre,progressive,rally,saltwire,tax,timfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/critical-of-the-path-not-the-destination--50951048https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50951048Thu, 18 Aug 2022 15:18:42 +0000SaltWirePremier Tim Houston released a statement and a video instead of doing media interviews on the first anniversary of his election win. Has he forgotten how much air time he got when he was in opposition?180anniversary,complaining,criticism,government,narrative,novascotia,polling,research,saltwire,timhoustonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-year-after-election-day--50941760https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50941760Wed, 17 Aug 2022 16:17:36 +0000SaltWireWhat is your take one year after Tim Houston's win?180covid,election,houston,long,majority,nova,pc,promise,saltwire,scotia,solution,timfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/newsmakers-in-the-news--50930120https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50930120Tue, 16 Aug 2022 14:53:34 +0000SaltWireIt's never easy to lose a job. And it's even more devastating when all of it happens publicly. I have a tremendous amount of respect for Lisa LaFlamme. And the very deliberate words she chose to discuss her departure from the news desk.180bell,business,ctv,fired,laflamme,lisa,lloyd,media,news,novascotia,robertson,saltwire,spinfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gratuities-and-tip-creep--50920898https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50920898Mon, 15 Aug 2022 17:16:08 +0000SaltWireHave you noticed a change in the expectation for gratuities? Has the shortage of workers affected the amount you'll be leaving for a tip? I have questions too. And a suggestion.180gratuity,novascotia,pandemic,restaurant,saltwire,service,struggle,support,takeout,tipcreep,tipout,tipping,tippoolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/managing-the-narrative--50897354https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50897354Fri, 12 Aug 2022 15:07:41 +0000SaltWireHalifax police had the work wrapped up and the news release out just after five this morning. And Meagher Park is no longer accessible to the people who found community through hardship. Or their neighbours either.180encampment,homeless,hrm,hrp,meagher,novascotia,park,peoples,saltwirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/perpetual-campaigning--50886356https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50886356Thu, 11 Aug 2022 14:50:01 +0000SaltWireWe have a completely different political system than what our neighbours to the south have. And I may have been wrong about the impact of fixed election dates on the politics in Nova Scotia.180campaign,critic,date,election,fixed,healthcare,legislature,novascotia,opposition,saltwirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tl-dr-reading-past-the-headline--50875029https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50875029Wed, 10 Aug 2022 14:50:01 +0000SaltWireA jury found the 28-year old guilty of a violent, brutal crime that claimed the life of a Dartmouth woman in 2018. But the reaction to Steve Bruce's latest story about Brandon Jake Hollohan is proof that journalism matters.180accountability,hollohan,journalism,justice,murder,novascotia,rehabilitation,restorative,saltwire,stevebrucefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dental-care-as-a-political-issue--50863503https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50863503Tue, 09 Aug 2022 15:12:12 +0000SaltWireThere's pressure on Ottawa to figure out how to get a universal dental care program in place by the end of the year. Is that too much to expect given the challenges at airports and passport offices?180care,confidence,deadline,dental,health,ndp,novascotia,promise,saltwire,saskatchewan,supply,teethfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stay-fire-safe--50852380https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50852380Mon, 08 Aug 2022 14:34:44 +0000SaltWireIt looks like some much needed rain is about to fall across the region. And an incident in Mahone Bay is a good reminder of what Smokey the Bear taught us.180bear,danger,emegency,evacuation,fire,forest,labrador,newfoundland,novascotia,saltwire,smokeyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lighting-a-fuse-or-setting-a-timer--50825777https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50825777Fri, 05 Aug 2022 14:45:01 +0000SaltWireLast summer, they kept their plans to evict homeless people from municipal property under wraps. This time, Halifax Council met publicly and have given public deadlines to move to one of four designated spaces. But that hasn't worked for some staying...180deadline,encampment,fire,force,halifax,homeless,hrfes,hrp,meagher,novascotia,park,police,rough,safety,saltwire,sleepingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-corruption-of-influence--50814081https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50814081Thu, 04 Aug 2022 15:04:55 +0000SaltWireMisinformation travels farther and faster than fact. And for people like Alex Jones, the power and profitability can be intoxicating. And as we've learned, it can be dangerous too.180alexjones,defamation,disinformation,greed,influence,misinformation,novascotia,peoplespark,propaganda,saltwire,sandyhookfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/question-not-answer-period--50800984https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50800984Wed, 03 Aug 2022 14:35:14 +0000SaltWireA rare summer sitting of the Nova Scotia Legislature fraught with the same old trappings of political theatre. And the partisan rhetoric raises more questions than answers when it comes to political strategy versus political action.180answers,carbon,legislature,novascotia,parliament,posture,power,questions,saltwire,sitting,taxes,uarbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/if-you-can-choose-to-be-anything--50789430https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50789430Tue, 02 Aug 2022 14:41:22 +0000SaltWireWhether it's the person getting your coffee or cooking your supper, there's a lot of pressure on people in the service industry these days. And we can all learn to be more patient and understanding these days.180burnout,calm,frustration,healthcare,management,nice,novascotia,pandemic,restaurant,saltwire,smile,staffing,tourismfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cold-comfort--50749256https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50749256Fri, 29 Jul 2022 15:01:58 +0000SaltWireI can understand why people are sometimes frustrated with all the bad news that gets reported in the media. And when we see people at their worst, it's easy to overlook the ones trying their best.180103,accident,charges,fatal,gardens,novascotia,public,saltwire,trees,vandalismfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-political-work-of-art--50737609https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50737609Thu, 28 Jul 2022 14:35:30 +0000SaltWireFor you and me, $140,000,000 is a number that's hard to even imagine. But talking about struggling to being able to afford groceries and gas resonates. And Premier Tim Houston is hitting all the right notes this week.180affordability,art,conservative,gallery,novascotia,politics,populism,progressive,saltwire,spending,timhoustonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-first-apology--50727429https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50727429Wed, 27 Jul 2022 14:48:46 +0000SaltWireIt happened after the stories were ready for the supper news, but at the end of his testimony, RCMP Chief Superintendent Darren Campbell apologized for failing the families. Some are pleased to hear someone finally say they were sorry. Others, not so...180apology,campbell,leadership,mcc,novascotia,portapique,rcmp,saltwire,superintendentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/summer-heat-and-the-house--50716220https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50716220Tue, 26 Jul 2022 14:43:25 +0000SaltWirePolitics in the summer usually is all about barbecues, parades and garden parties. The opposition political parties are lining up a busy agenda after the House was recalled for a summer sitting. And the heat is on.180attention,bigex,house,novascotia,opposition,politics,raise,saltwire,southshoreexhibition,timhouston,votefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/collecting-injustice-and-sowing-humiliation--50705790https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50705790Mon, 25 Jul 2022 14:48:42 +0000SaltWireWhen we finally started getting details on the mass casualty event, it was Superintendent Darren Campbell who stood in front of the cameras. And senior officers will answer for their actions and decisions this week at the Mass Casualty Hearing.180adam,autopsy,casualty,dismissed,embarrassment,forensic,mass,novascotia,portapique,rcmp,response,rodgers,saltwire,superintendentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-person-of-interest--50679143https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50679143Fri, 22 Jul 2022 15:02:14 +0000SaltWireImagine your younger brother dies in a work place accident and it takes a month to get any information at all about what happened. And then when you push to get answers, you find out your determination lands you in a government security file labelled...180andrew,charges,death,drowning,fatality,gnazdowsky,labour,nicole,novascotia,nsp,personofinterest,questions,saltwirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shared-responsibility-debate--50668268https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50668268Thu, 21 Jul 2022 14:45:04 +0000SaltWireIt's not a car versus cyclist dilemma on our roads, but a person versus person issue. But I'm often puzzled about why some people think it's controversial to say road safety is a shared responsibility.180collision,critical,cycling,hrm,mass,motorcycles,novascotia,roads,safety,saltwirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/higher-grocery-bill-but-with-rewards--50656495https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50656495Wed, 20 Jul 2022 14:30:02 +0000SaltWireI'm not talking reward points here. With the higher prices at the major grocery stores, I see there is a real benefit to shopping local and buying from Nova Scotia producers, even if it's only a few times a week. It's like investing in our future. And...180expense,farmers,food,inflation,market,novascotia,producer,saltwire,savings,securityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/politics-mla-paycheques--50646864https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50646864Tue, 19 Jul 2022 14:48:21 +0000SaltWireSome people argue they aren't worth the money they get now for being Members of the Legislative Assembly. And the Premier was pretty quick to throw water on the independent report calling for a 12 percent raise. But he is also voting down a...180cut,legislature,mi'kmaq,mi'kmaw,mla,novascotia,pay,raise,remuneration,report,saltwirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pjila-si-nitap--50612136https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50612136Mon, 18 Jul 2022 15:01:19 +0000SaltWireHalifax Regional Municipality is asking people to vote on their choice of a name to replace the one named in honour of Edward Cornwallis. And I think there are a few great choices in Nova Scotia's official first language.180cornwallis,edward,firstpeople,history,indigenous,mi'kmaq,novascotia,proclamation,reconcilliation,saltwirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/masking-bruises-and-scars--50584222https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50584222Fri, 15 Jul 2022 16:00:07 +0000SaltWireNo media interview or public statements until today. Lisa Banfield is the witness so many have been waiting to hear from at the Mass Casualty Hearing. What will we learn?180abuse,gabriel,hearing,lisabanfield,mcc,murder,portapique,saltwire,violence,witness,wortmanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/escaping-the-cycle-of-abuse--50571515https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50571515Thu, 14 Jul 2022 14:36:04 +0000SaltWireI'm still not sure what to expect with Friday's testimony from the common law spouse of the Nova Scotia mass killer. The Mass Casualty Commission says Lisa Banfield won't be going over the events that led up to the events over those 13 hours since...180banfield,based,breen,erin,family,gabriel,gender,intimate,lisa,mcc,murder,novascotia,partner,saltwire,victims,violence,wortmanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gators-speedos-and-a-health-care-crisis--50558686https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50558686Wed, 13 Jul 2022 14:45:02 +0000SaltWireAnother government is making promises to fix our health care system as things seem to be getting worse. No one party has a moratorium on good ideas, but they all seem to think everyone else got it wrong.180cec,centres,collaborative,doctor,emergency,family,healthcare,houston,novascotia,paramedics,saltwire,waitlistfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-history-of-violence--50547292https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50547292Tue, 12 Jul 2022 14:34:37 +0000SaltWireAs we're learning at the Mass Casualty Commission, there's a pattern of behaviour. But it's neither an explanation or an excuse for the hurt caused to so many. And finding the balance between providing answers and preventing future events is challenging.180banfield,excuse,explanation,hurt,lies,mcc,novascotia,prediction,prevention,saltwire,violence,wortmanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rick-howe-and-the-immunocompromised--50536394https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50536394Mon, 11 Jul 2022 14:48:19 +0000SaltWireIt's as close as he's come to talking publicly about his medical challenges. The details will be in his upcoming book. But in the recent piece in the Chronicle Herald, Rick Howe shares some of his concerns with "COVID anarchy" and the end of public...180covid,imunocompromised,masks,novascotia,outraged,restrictions,rickhowe,saltwire,talkshowfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-reminder-to-be-prepared--50509737https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50509737Fri, 08 Jul 2022 14:45:02 +0000SaltWireHow often are we told to be ready to be on our own in the event of an emergency or natural disaster? Not being able to use your phone or debit card may not be the end of the world, but it was a good reminder today.180atm,cash,credit,debit,emo,failure,hacker,network,novascotia,prepared,rogers,russia,saltwirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boris-justin-chrystia-and-pierre--50497692https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50497692Thu, 07 Jul 2022 15:02:35 +0000SaltWireSome politicians are better at keeping the confidence of their peers than of the public. There are takeaways from the resignation of Boris Johnson.180borisjohnson,brexit,ethics,freeland,pandemic,pollivre,populist,primeminister,saltwire,trudeaufalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-responsibility-of-knowing-better--50483407https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50483407Wed, 06 Jul 2022 14:38:15 +0000SaltWireI guess we can all be excused for making mistakes or errors in judgment when there are things we don't know. But when we know better....180adsum,billcarr,crisis,epoche,harbour,homeless,house,housing,hrm,meagher,novascotia,renoviction,rental,saltwire,swimmingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-are-on-our-own-now--50469287https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50469287Tue, 05 Jul 2022 14:50:02 +0000SaltWireDoctor Robert Strang tells us "The pandemic is not over. But Nova Scotians have the tools and resources to make the right decisions to keep each other safe." And now that restrictions are gone for the most part, people who are done with the pandemic...180chiefmedicalofficer,labels,novascotia,pandemic,restrictions,robertstrang,saltwire,variant,warningsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-painful-wait-for-help--50459942https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50459942Mon, 04 Jul 2022 14:56:10 +0000SaltWireWe were warned the situation in health care could get worse, before it gets better. And a recent story shows that even simple treatments are difficult to get when the system is afflicted with so many comorbidities.180acute,andrewrankin,challenges,healthcare,humanresources,novascotia,nurses,paramedics,saltwire,staffing,systemicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/teachings-from-heidi-stevenson--50419157https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50419157Thu, 30 Jun 2022 14:39:33 +0000SaltWireI watched as people who were not involved in policing shared their stories and memories of Constable Heidi Stevenson. And it did show that even at a Regimental Memorial, civilian voices carry weight. And that sounds like a "teachable moment" to me.180civilian,dianamiller,health,heidistevenson,memorial,mental,novascotia,ptsd,rcmp,regimental,saltwire,thintealline,wellnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-urgent-message-for-the-phone-company--50405110https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50405110Wed, 29 Jun 2022 14:21:40 +0000SaltWireWhat would you do if the only way you could communicate with the outside world wasn't working? And what if you were an octogenarian with no way to call 911 because the parts are on order and it's been more than two weeks? How do you even call to...180advocate,aliant,bell,emergency,landline,nocellservice,nointernet,novascotia,oneroomschool,partyline,pictou,saltsprings,saltwirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boring-but-uncontroversial-names--50392556https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50392556Tue, 28 Jun 2022 15:13:05 +0000SaltWireWhat's in a name? My old high school had one of the most nondescript, innocuous names ever. And there may be some lessons in how one community approached the naming of all of its high schools, and not just decades ago.180bayview,controversy,county,disgraced,highschool,names,novascotia,pictou,princeandrew,saltwire,sirjohna,woodlawn,wpdhfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thank-you-john-leefe--50379655https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50379655Mon, 27 Jun 2022 14:45:53 +0000SaltWireI've met a lot of politicians over the years. And there were few as well read and as well spoken as John Leefe.180history,johnleefe,kor,liverpool,mayor,mla,novascotia,progressiveconservative,queens,saltwire,teacherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/police-versus-the-ones-they-serve--50319649https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50319649Fri, 24 Jun 2022 14:45:02 +0000SaltWireA Regimental Memorial to Constable Heidi Stevenson is being held next week at Cole Harbour Place. And the fact the public is not allowed to attend says a lot to me about the relationship between the police and those they serve.180distrust,heidistephenson,mcc,novascotia,police,portapique,rcmp,saltwirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eroding-trust-of-our-institutions--50308311https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50308311Thu, 23 Jun 2022 14:46:14 +0000SaltWireMaybe you won't be surprised to hear that political affiliations seem to correlate to an increased belief in conspiracy theories. And there is a growing erosion of trust in our institutions and sources of information. I'm afraid it's nearly impossible...180abacus,conspiracy,lying,mcc,mistrust,novascotia,politics,saltwire,trustfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/not-just-another-court-report--50293099https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50293099Wed, 22 Jun 2022 14:48:50 +0000SaltWireIt takes a special kind of talent to cover the intricacies and nuances of what happens in a court room. Steve Bruce with the Chronicle Herald has shown that in a story that we seldom see. And it involves a mother's forgiveness to the man who killed...180adams,bruce,chronicle,cox,dale,empathy,herald,kaz,murder,novascotia,reece,saltwire,steve,tristonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/indigenous-history-lessons-learned--50278367https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50278367Tue, 21 Jun 2022 14:50:28 +0000SaltWireHe may not be a Hollywood Celebrity like Dwayne "The Rock Johnson", but Jarvis Googoo is a shining star as a Mi'kmaw educator and speaker. And there's one thing he's taught me that I hope others will take away on National Indigenous Peoples Day.180berniefrancis,blm,danpaul,education,educator,elder,knowledge,mi'qmaw,novascotia,racism,residential,saltwire,schools,selflearning,treatyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fathers-and-their-day--50265580https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50265580Mon, 20 Jun 2022 14:47:57 +0000SaltWireHow did you spend Father's Day? I did a bit of reflecting on how the view changes over time.180celebration,daughter,father,novascotia,perspective,saltwire,son,timefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/please-find-a-solution-premier-houston--50238366https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50238366Fri, 17 Jun 2022 14:45:25 +0000SaltWireIt's no secret that inflation is having an impact on people across the province and elsewhere around the globe. And when other governments drop their fuel taxes or offer rebates, that puts pressure on all politicians. Premier Tim Houston is...180canada,conservative,healthcare,inflation,lowincome,novascotia,progressive,rebate,revenue,saltwire,tax,timhoustonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/negative-news-and-positive-comments--50225180https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50225180Thu, 16 Jun 2022 14:52:57 +0000SaltWireA recent Reuters Institute survey says the minority of Canadians trust "most news, most of the time" these days. And when a lot of people are only getting their information online, you might think that it's a negative cesspool of nasty comments. Not...180canada,comments,humanity,negative,news,positive,reuters,saltwire,survey,trustfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-won-t-believe-what-happened--50213543https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50213543Wed, 15 Jun 2022 14:49:45 +0000SaltWireA story about a potential Titanic development in Halifax last week got a lot of attention because it seemed so fantastic. I don't think the follow up story will get nearly as many eyeballs. Here's why.180aaronbeswick,clickbait,factchecking,followup,fraud,herald,novascotia,saltwire,titanic,truthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/support-and-not-blame-for-fasd--50202379https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50202379Tue, 14 Jun 2022 16:11:45 +0000SaltWireThere are lots of reasons to worry about after you have children. But there's a really good chance we're not really talking about something that can affect up to 40-thousand Nova Scotian kids. And our government should be doing more to educate about...180alcohol,diagnosis,disorder,education,fasd,fetal,grantfrost,impact,novascotia,spectrum,supportfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ripping-off-the-covid-bandages--50185519https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50185519Mon, 13 Jun 2022 14:53:06 +0000SaltWireThere were times over the weekend where you could be forgiven for forgetting all that's gone on in the last two years. But what is the path forward with COVID-19 still out there and some restrictions still in place?180airport,covid,dragracing,fatalities,ferry,infection,novascotia,nsdra,omicron,passport,saltwire,travel,vaccinefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moving-forward-with-the-great-reset--50155327https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50155327Fri, 10 Jun 2022 14:50:42 +0000SaltWireWeekly COVID-19 deaths are still in double digits in Nova Scotia with an average of nine hospitalizations a day. I feel we're closer to the end of the pandemic than the beginning. And I feel it's time to have a serious talk about healing from the past...180cautions,covid,deaths,hospital,icu,masks,novascotia,reset,restrictions,saltwirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/politically-motivated-anger--50141680https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50141680Thu, 09 Jun 2022 14:57:29 +0000SaltWireIn some ways, it's good thing when people are passionate about politics. But when you motivate them with anger, I don't see that changes are always being made for the greater good.180anger,answers,change,dickens,ford,guncontrol,novascotia,poilievre,politics,saltwire,trudeau,turnoutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-titanic-experience-in-halifax--50123463https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50123463Wed, 08 Jun 2022 14:33:48 +0000SaltWireThere's a lot of buzz about a potential development project in Halifax. Some are asking if it's appropriate to have a Titanic-themed restaurant and hotel complex. And others are asking why it should matter, if it's private and not taxpayer money.180falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/catastrophic-failure-and-double-standards--50106736https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50106736Tue, 07 Jun 2022 14:59:39 +0000SaltWireAfter Monday's testimony and cross examination, it would seem one group sees the trauma informed mandate only applies to the RCMP. And it was apparent, the Truro Police Chief held his ground and then some.180anger,catastrophic,cross,failure,municipal,novascotia,policing,portapique,rcmp,saltwire,shied,sword,trauma,trurofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/driving-rights-and-privilege--50086505https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50086505Mon, 06 Jun 2022 15:06:48 +0000SaltWireIt's human nature to ignore our own bad habits and only see the other "idiots" on the road. And it's easy to forget how driving isn't a right, especially when we're in the wrong.180accident,behaviour,distracted,driving,fine,hrm,hrp,novascotia,rcmp,saltwire,speeding,stunting,ticketfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/warriors-come-in-all-sizes--50050573https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50050573Fri, 03 Jun 2022 14:28:36 +0000SaltWireOne of the lessons I've learned is that people respond when you are being honest and vulnerable. And twice this week, people have shown how that has been their path to healing their own trauma. And I'm grateful for the chance to speak with warriors...180healing,helpers,mentalwellnness,novascotia,osi,peersupport,ptsd,saltwire,traumafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/change-without-outrage--50038948https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50038948Thu, 02 Jun 2022 14:30:03 +0000SaltWireYou aren't the first, and you won't be the last. That may have been a lesson Anne MacPhee learned about dealing with tragedy growing up in Cape Breton. It was also the reason she was able to speak out about what happened to her husband when it took...180ambulance,annemacphee,criticism,delays,ehs,kellymacphee,medavie,novascotia,outrage,policy,praise,saltwire,support,triagefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/waiving-tickets-should-be-a-good-thing--50025967https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50025967Wed, 01 Jun 2022 14:30:02 +0000SaltWireIt's not surprising when people on social media criticize or comment on a government announcement. On the surface, it looks like a way to promote shopping and refund parking tickets for people heading to downtown Halifax. But that's not how others are...180amnesty,congestion,forgiveness,hrm,novascotia,onstreet,parking,saltwire,ticketfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/support-for-changes-to-gun-laws--50010647https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50010647Tue, 31 May 2022 14:23:46 +0000SaltWireIf you grew up in rural Atlantic Canada, there's a good chance you had guns around you. And learning responsible gun ownership is the way many of us were brought up. New restrictions being introduced by the Federal Government may be upsetting to some,...180advocate,ban,canada,firearms,handguns,legislation,novascotia,portapique,responsible,restrictions,saltwirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/criticism-from-the-top-in-texas--49999359https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49999359Mon, 30 May 2022 15:02:44 +0000SaltWireFederal Justice Authorities will be holding a Critical Incident Review of the law enforcement response to the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Already, the State's Public Safety Director said waiting to engage the shooter was the wrong decision. And...180active,admission,delay,novascotia,portapique,response,saltwire,shooter,texas,training,uvaldefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ernest-fenwick-macintosh--49968524https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49968524Fri, 27 May 2022 15:11:55 +0000SaltWireA civil defamation lawsuit is intended to protect or restore a person's reputation. In the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard case, it's led to a lot of media attention but not much enlightenment on the issue of intimate spousal violence. Meanwhile in Nova...180assault,defamation,ernest,fenwick,macintosh,novascotia,overturned,reputation,saltwire,sexual,trialfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/truth-and-trauma-at-the-mcc--49954695https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49954695Thu, 26 May 2022 14:54:51 +0000SaltWireAnother crisis of integrity at the Mass Casualty Commission this week. The trauma informed decision regarding two key RCMP witnesses is causing trauma to those most affected - the families of the victims.180coverup,family,farce,mcc,novascotia,oneil,portapique,rcmp,rehill,saltwire,trauma,witnessesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/provoking-thought-like-paul-schneidereit--49940150https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49940150Wed, 25 May 2022 15:11:08 +0000SaltWireThere are people with a real talent when it comes to presenting a position and arguing it well. And Paul Schneidereit recently wrote something that prompted a letter to the editor that was not well received by some. And that inspired me today.180article,castel,columnist,euthanasia,herald,lorraine,maid,novascotia,opinion,paul,provoking,saltwire,schneidereitfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/inflating-memories-from-my-youth--49923335https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49923335Tue, 24 May 2022 14:34:21 +0000SaltWireI can't imagine paying 17 percent for a 30-year mortgage. I also can't imagine getting 10 percent interest on a savings account. But these are things from my childhood that I'm thinking about with the discussion about rising interest rates and...180bankofcanada,childhood,housing,inflation,interest,leaderpost,novascotia,paperroute,prime,saltwire,saskatchewanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-portapique-a-week--49876073https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49876073Fri, 20 May 2022 14:45:02 +0000SaltWireWith 24 more COVID-19 deaths last week, Nova Scotia has reported 88 fatalities in the past month. It would seem that "living with COVID" and updating the numbers once a week has lulled us into thinking the danger has passed.180covid,cycnicsm,deaths,mistrust,novascotia,pandemic,portapique,saltwire,treaty,whofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fueling-inflation--49860590https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49860590Thu, 19 May 2022 14:17:47 +0000SaltWireGas guru, the late George Murphy, used to call it rocketing up and feathering down. The price at the pumps has been on a roller coaster ride lately, and I have a feeling we'll all have stories of "I remember when" in the not too distant future.180analysis,change,commodity,fuelprices,georgemurphy,inflation,keystonexl,novascotia,renewables,saltwire,transmountainfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/messengers-and-gatekeepers--49845505https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49845505Wed, 18 May 2022 14:54:43 +0000SaltWireCommunications people, especially in law enforcement, can be both the messenger and gate keeper of information. And there is a particular document from the Mass Casualty Commission that gives a perfect example of this.180heidistevenson,information,lisacroteau,mcc,novascotia,portapique,release,saltwire,withheldfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/got-my-mind-on-my-money-not-the-monarchy--49831365https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49831365Tue, 17 May 2022 15:20:24 +0000SaltWireEven though most of Canada would like to see an end to the Constitutional Monarchy, it's hard to have that debate when there are other things on our minds.180constitution,editorial,inflation,monarchy,money,novascotia,princecharles,queenelizabeth,saltwirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/true-crime-and-real-lies--49814746https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49814746Mon, 16 May 2022 15:20:36 +0000SaltWireIt's human nature to be drawn to horrific events and tragedies. Whether it's a shooting at a grocery store in the US, or the mass casualty in Nova Scotia.180buffalo,lies,masscasualty,misterbig,murder,newyork,novascotia,rcmp,risk,saltwire,truthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/within-walking-distance--49786281https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49786281Fri, 13 May 2022 14:47:36 +0000SaltWireThere are a lot of us who are frustrated by the high price at the gas pumps these days. How is it affecting you?180carbontax,choice,electric,fuelprices,gasoline,inflation,mileage,novascotia,saltwire,stephenwright,walkingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/profile-pics-and-ceiling-fans--49773608https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49773608Thu, 12 May 2022 14:39:51 +0000SaltWireBefore I used that free program to change my profile picture into a painting, I googled it. And what I learned was NOT a huge surprise.180app,data,internet,novascotia,profilepic,saltwire,socialmedia,spyware,termsandconditions,trackingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/zz-top-and-getting-old-er--49758869https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49758869Wed, 11 May 2022 15:00:24 +0000SaltWireDavid Myles has a lyric that says "I'm getting older, but I'm not old yet." I'm starting to think, I'm fine with embracing both after seeing ZZ Top and Cheap Trick.180aging,cheaptrick,concert,covid,earlynight,memories,novascotia,saltwire,scotiabank,zztopfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-to-blame-for-high-gas-prices--49744250https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49744250Tue, 10 May 2022 14:44:58 +0000SaltWireIf you are commuting again into the office, you've probably noticed the hit to the wallet from high gas prices. It's not hard to see who's gaining from it, but it's less clear on what to do about it.180action,alberta,fuel,gas,hst,increase,motivetax,novascotia,politics,prices,profit,saltwire,tax,taxontaxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/30-years-after-westray--49728634https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49728634Mon, 09 May 2022 15:11:23 +0000SaltWireI remember there were a lot of young men my age who were envious of the people who got good paying jobs at Westray. And now , even though it's been 30 years since the tragedy, there are people like Vernon Theriault who will never stop fighting for...180author,capebretonpost,fight,justice,miner,novascotia,saltwire,steelworkers,theriault,tragedy,vernon,westrayfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-your-first-tool-is-a-hammer--49691096https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49691096Fri, 06 May 2022 15:29:57 +0000SaltWireIn the 300th episode of My Take, we take a look at the policy reversal by Premier Tim Houston on the non-resident tax. And the comment that he wished he could make all future decisions with benefit of hindsight.180apology,consultation,hammer,houston,nonresident,novascotia,reversal,saltwire,solutionist,taxation,tim,tool,wrongfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-right-to-choose--49676861https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49676861Thu, 05 May 2022 15:00:46 +0000SaltWireWhy is 'my body my choice' considered a legitimate defence for vaccine hesitant, anti-maskers when a similar option could be denied for women seeking abortions in the United States? And what does this mean for Canada?180abortion,bernier,canada,choice,novascotia,pollievre,populist,saltwire,trump,zolenskyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/easy-like-sunday-morning--49654740https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49654740Wed, 04 May 2022 14:46:38 +0000SaltWireHalifax Regional Council spent hours discussing a staff report on how they should address Homelessness and Encampments on HRM property. A proposal to allow overnight camping at 16 municipal parks has been sent back for more study. Meantime, there are...180council,dc,encampments,halifax,homeless,hrm,jurisdiction,novascotia,responsibility,saltwire,shelters,tents,washingtonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bursting-the-housing-ownership-bubble--49642319https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49642319Tue, 03 May 2022 15:03:13 +0000SaltWireHousing prices in Nova Scotia are up by close to 40 percent in just the last year putting them out of reach for many first time buyers. A group opposing the province's non-resident property tax are starting an organized campaign to fight it. But it's...180affordability,buyers,deedtransfer,firsttime,increase,market,nonresident,novascotia,saltwire,taxationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/making-a-difference--49625635https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49625635Mon, 02 May 2022 14:38:53 +0000SaltWireHave you ever marched in a protest? Have you ever wondered what power one person has to make a difference and change the world around them? I have and there are some real world examples of it happening in our own communities.180angelariley,environment,freedom,generousity,homeless,jayaaronroy,novascotia,paulvienneau,peoplespark,saltwire,supportfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-magnificent-day--49596015https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49596015Fri, 29 Apr 2022 14:56:33 +0000SaltWireIt's a change to a policy that's been called discriminatory for years. Soon, all potential donors will be asked very specific screening questions about their sexual activity. Not just gay men anymore.180anal,blood,canada,donation,gay,lgbtq+,novascotia,redcross,saltwire,screening,services,sexfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/at-least-three-sides-to-some-stories--49583781https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49583781Thu, 28 Apr 2022 14:46:56 +0000SaltWireIt sounds like their goals are the same. But their approaches are completely at odds with one another. And a public row over a shelter in a Dartmouth park is showing that there's often a lot more to the story than what some of the parties are aware of.180arrest,consultation,halifaxmutualaid,homeless,hrp,neighbour,nimby,saltwire,samaustin,shelter,starrpark,violencefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mcc-interim-report--49570078https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49570078Wed, 27 Apr 2022 14:54:16 +0000SaltWireWe're about to get a look at the interim report from the inquiry looking into the tragic events of April 2020. It will give a snapshot of the work so far of the Mass Casualty Commission but not offer any recommendations at this point. And there are...180cruise,lisabanfield,masscasualtycommission,novascotia,police,portapique,rcmp,replica,saltwire,wortmanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moral-injuries-and-law-enforcement--49558751https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49558751Tue, 26 Apr 2022 15:00:14 +0000SaltWireSometimes two unrelated stories seem to pop up and highlight something to me. This week, it was the sentencing of a former Halifax Police officer and a presentation to the Board of Police Commissioners.180addiction,ardathwhynacht,homeless,justice,lawrencebasso,novascotia,policing,responsibility,saltwire,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/writing-your-own-obituary--49546951https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49546951Mon, 25 Apr 2022 15:10:21 +0000SaltWireSome people joke they check the obituaries everyday to make sure they're not in there. A 42-year old Nine Mile River woman has written her own final testament. Jessica McKenna-Ryan penned a touching piece of self-reflection that had me thinking.180breast,cancer,family,friends,funeral,jessica,mammogram,mckenna-ryan,novascotia,obituary,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,stagefourfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/curing-the-cause-or-treating-the-symptoms--49516825https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49516825Fri, 22 Apr 2022 14:51:57 +0000SaltWireFixing health care was one of the big reasons Tim Houston was elected Premier of Nova Scotia. It's a monumental task being addressed in the 31 page "Action for Health Plan" that was just released.180action,challenges,covid,fix,health,novascotia,saltwire,timhouston,workersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/slow-down-dummy--49504531https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49504531Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:24:49 +0000SaltWireI learned a valuable lesson on my drive back from Halifax on Wednesday. And thankfully it wasn't as expensive as it could have been.180cheap,commute,highway,lesson,novascotia,rcmp,saltwire,speeding,ticket,warningfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/millionaire-cab-drivers-and-jeopardy-champions--49492337https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49492337Wed, 20 Apr 2022 14:27:14 +0000SaltWireWith all the bad news happening around the world, it's nice to have a few positive stories to focus on.180antigonish,hospitalfoundation,jeopardy!,johnmaclellan,mattearoach,millionaire,novascotia,saltwire,taxifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/his-name-is-harshil-barot--49479428https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49479428Tue, 19 Apr 2022 15:10:04 +0000SaltWireThe story of what happened at Peggy's Cove last week has rekindled the conversation about safety and how to protect people from being hurt or killed. And the brother of the young man who lost his life is hoping this kind of thing never happens to...180barricades,blackrocks,lighting,novascotia,peggyscove,rescue,ropes,safety,saltwire,signs,wardensfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/free-speech-and-opinion--49466822https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49466822Mon, 18 Apr 2022 14:57:45 +0000SaltWireThere was a time when "fair comment" was a way to debate and discuss different points of view. And freedom of expression is still not the same as being free from the consequences of your words.180alexjones,charter,defamation,faircomment,freedom,novascotia,outrageous,raifmare,reputation,saltwire,sandyhook,speechfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/errors-and-omissions--49436101https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49436101Thu, 14 Apr 2022 15:33:16 +0000SaltWireWhile some of the details coming out of the Mass Casualty Commission are shocking and hard to believe, there was one in particular that stunned a lot of people on Wednesday. And it is once again shining a light on the RCMP attitude towards...180communications,masscausualtycommission,narrative,novascotia,ommission,portapique,rcmp,saltwire,selfinflictedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/covid-hotspot-and-the-social-contract--49423729https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49423729Wed, 13 Apr 2022 14:31:13 +0000SaltWireAs a recent SaltWire editorial points out, "at a time when we’re being told to head back out into the world at our own risk, we’re being armed with fewer tools than ever with which to protect ourselves and our families." Masks will be mandatory in...180hotspot,mandates,masks,novascotia,recommendation,responsibility,rules,saltwire,schools,socialcontract,strangfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/burning-brush-and-the-black-rocks--49411921https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49411921Tue, 12 Apr 2022 14:54:16 +0000SaltWireSometimes the rules seem obvious. Other times, they might fly in the face of common sense. But when someone makes a mistake that proves deadly, I'm not sure calling it "natural selection" will help protect others.180blackrocks,burnsafe,commonsense,deadly,fences,novascotia,peggyscove,saltwire,signs,tragic,warningfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nothing-about-us-without-us--49397791https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49397791Mon, 11 Apr 2022 14:45:03 +0000SaltWireIt wasn't a lot of money and their hearts were in the right place. A portable shower service for people sleeping rough in Dartmouth wasn't used a single time last November. Maybe the people in need should have been a part of the Municipal Council...180consultation,firstvoice,homeless,mainline,municipal,novascotia,pilot,project,saltwire,showers,supportfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/concerts-and-caution--49367169https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49367169Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:04:16 +0000SaltWireI'm sure if felt great to be back in a crowd at a rock 'n roll concert. And the fans who showed up for the Judas Priest show in Halifax will take away lots of memories and hopefully nothing contagious. I'm holding out for just a little bit longer.180caution,concert,judaspriest,maskless,novascotia,saltwire,superspreader,timkrochakfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pity-the-fool-who-thinks-covid-is-over--49354184https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49354184Thu, 07 Apr 2022 14:36:43 +0000SaltWireA video by Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston and Doctor Robert Strang is being lambasted by critics on social media. There are worries about where we're heading with the rising COVID case count and the lack of public health information. People may know...180covid,drstrang,health,mandates,mrt,novascotia,pitythefool,premier,public,saltwire,timhouston,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-monster-hell-bent-on-evil--49340260https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49340260Wed, 06 Apr 2022 14:51:59 +0000SaltWireI've spent a lot of time reading the documents and statements from the people directly impacted by the mass killing in April of 2020. And I think it's time to share something I've been meaning to say about the response to his rampage since the Mass...180actions,gabriel,mcc,murder,novascotia,opinion,outrage,rcmp,saltwire,wortmanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-excitement-of-an-elementary-student--49328442https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49328442Tue, 05 Apr 2022 15:12:27 +0000SaltWireIt's easy to forget how resilient kids are. And it's also easy to forget how excited a gymnasium full of elementary students can be in an assembly. Even if it's about fire safety.180donation,gift,hebbscross,hebbville,italycrossmiddlewood,novascotia,safety,saltwire,smokedetectorsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/snow-days-and-fire-safety--49316016https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49316016Mon, 04 Apr 2022 14:46:27 +0000SaltWireAn event I was supposed to attend this morning was cancelled because schools were closed in my neighbourhood out of an abundance of caution. That event was to deliver smoke detectors to elementary students in Lunenburg County. It's to help make our...180alarm,auburndale,detector,donations,fatal,firedepartment,firesafe,novascotia,saltwire,smoke,tributefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cranky-skeptical-or-cynical--49281824https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49281824Fri, 01 Apr 2022 14:30:02 +0000SaltWireWith all that's happening in the world, it can be challenging to find the good in people and the positive in tragic situations. I'm still searching, but some days are easier than others to find what we're looking for.180apology,cyncism,novascotia,pandemic,pope,portapique,residentialschool,saltwire,shooting,skeptismfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rolling-with-it-and-catching-it-too--49267566https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49267566Thu, 31 Mar 2022 14:58:53 +0000SaltWireFive Nova Scotia MLA's have tested positive for COVID-19 just a week after the Legislative session opened. Living with COVID is starting to mean catching COVID.180covid,doublestandard,exposure,houston,hypocritical,legislature,novascotia,saltwire,sheldonmacleodfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/residential-sprinklers-save-lives--49254028https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49254028Wed, 30 Mar 2022 15:21:36 +0000SaltWireWe've had far too many deadly house fires in Nova Scotia already this year. There's a way to help limit that going forward, but at an expense to builders. Is anyone talking about residential sprinklers for new construction?180affordable,detector,fatal,fire,firemarshal,housing,novascotia,safe,saltwire,smoke,sprinklerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mayhem-in-a-warzone--49241036https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49241036Tue, 29 Mar 2022 15:06:36 +0000SaltWireIt was the first chance for all of us to see and he directly from the three RCMP officers who responded to the events in Portapique that April night in 2020. And there was a lot to take away from their testimony at the Mass Casualty Commission on Monday.180besalt,conspiracy,constables,iart,mayhem,mcc,merchant,noregrets,novascotia,patton,rcmp,saltwire,warzonefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bad-jokes-and-worse-reactions--49225651https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49225651Mon, 28 Mar 2022 14:32:47 +0000SaltWireAn exciting moment for Halifax filmmaker and Academy Award winner Ben Proudfoot. Too bad the reaction to a bad joke referencing a 25 year old movie overshadowed everything else.180academy,awards,benproudfoot,chrisrock,humour,novascotia,overshadow,saltwire,violence,willsmithfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-politics-of-luck--49200485https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49200485Fri, 25 Mar 2022 15:20:48 +0000SaltWireJust minutes after MLA's were met by anti-poverty protesters outside of the legislature, Nova Scotia's government issued a release on spending to help the most vulnerable. Good timing, good governance, or good luck?180luck,novascotia,opinion,opposition,poll,poverty,protest,renoviction,saltwire,support,timhoustonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/maybe-you-don-t-care-about-politics--49185282https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49185282Thu, 24 Mar 2022 14:27:01 +0000SaltWireFor news nerds, this will be an exciting few weeks with the opening of the spring sitting of the Nova Scotia Legislature. And for people facing serious struggles in their lives, it's hard to focus on anything else.180budget,capital,expenditure,homeless,legislature,novascotia,plan,renovictions,saltwire,timhoustonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/freedom-firefighters-and-working-from-home--49168945https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49168945Wed, 23 Mar 2022 14:23:54 +0000SaltWireThere's so much going on that it was hard to focus on one topic today. And so goes the challenge of working from home sometimes.180angusreid,arrests,commute,firefighters,freedom,home,novascotia,politics,saltwire,support,workingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/better-in-our-pockets-than-theirs--49151100https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49151100Tue, 22 Mar 2022 14:45:37 +0000SaltWireThere's lots of advice about how to save on gas with the high price of a fill up these days. But almost half of Canadian shoppers have never clipped a coupon to use at a grocery store. Why aren't more people couponing?180angusreid,coupon,food,free,inflation,money,novascotia,saltwire,savings,stigma,sylvaincharleboisfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/set-phasers-to-stunned--49136269https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49136269Mon, 21 Mar 2022 14:35:46 +0000SaltWireNova Scotia has entered Phase 3 of our COVID recovery plan and many of the precautions have gone from mandatory to recommended. And with that in mind, what were those people doing who were protesting outside of Doctor Robert Strang's home?180kids,mandate,masks,novascotia,pandemic,phase3,protest,recovery,robert,saltwire,schools,strangfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tough-on-the-virus-not-each-other--49103696https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49103696Fri, 18 Mar 2022 14:30:02 +0000SaltWireMarch Break is about to end, along with the mandatory in class masking. Members of the Nova Scotia Pediatric Pandemic Advisory Group have a prescription to help ease some of the anxiety. They are also channelling the mantra of Doctor Strang as we...180bekind,covid,empathy,iwk,marchbreak,masks,novascotia,pediatricians,saltwire,schoolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-irish-canadian-grandmother--49094577https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49094577Thu, 17 Mar 2022 14:29:40 +0000SaltWireAs I'm planning to make some Irish stew and soda bread for our St. Patrick's day supper, I took a bit of a trip back in time. It stirred up some happy memories of my grandmother and her trip to Ireland.180anita,blarneystone,greenbeer,ireland,joyce,march17,memories,novascotia,saltwire,stpatricksdayfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/renovictions-and-bad-faith--49081615https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49081615Wed, 16 Mar 2022 14:12:17 +0000SaltWireIt's still happening even with a ban on so-called "renovictions" in Nova Scotia. But when tenants are kicked out so the landlord or their family can move in, there's a glaring loophole that needs to be filled.180control,family,landlord,loophole,novascotia,proof,renoviction,rent,saltwire,tenantfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sharing-the-ride-and-not-the-road--49069091https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49069091Tue, 15 Mar 2022 14:51:46 +0000SaltWireCrews are working hard to patch all of the potholes around Halifax as commuter traffic is expected to pick up with more people heading back to the office. Maybe there's another option to help with traffic, and rising transportation costs.180carpool,commute,expenses,maintenence,novascotia,pandemic,restrictions,roads,saltwire,traffic,workfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/time-for-a-change--49057325https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49057325Mon, 14 Mar 2022 14:28:13 +0000SaltWireIt's the Monday after the time change and for many, it's a struggle to get going. And here we go again with the bi-annual debate over whether or not we want to keep up this tradition.180accidents,change,clocks,daylight,debate,dst,health,novascotia,saltwire,saving,timefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/living-and-dying-with-covid--49030218https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49030218Fri, 11 Mar 2022 16:04:02 +0000SaltWireThe World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic on this day, two years ago. Public Health restrictions are ending in Nova Scotia and across much of Canada, but there's no pending announcement that the pandemic is over.180caution,corporateresearch,deaths,hospitilizations,masking,novascotia,pandemic,restrictions,saltwire,stateofemergency,survey,whofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/remember-the-golden-rule--49017599https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49017599Thu, 10 Mar 2022 15:47:54 +0000SaltWireWe've all seemed to have grown weary over the past two years of the pandemic. And apparently, it hasn't brought out the best in people according to Angus Reid.180angusreid,goldenrule,novascotia,pandemic,rude,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,wearyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/clearing-the-way-for-transparency--49006447https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49006447Wed, 09 Mar 2022 17:14:57 +0000SaltWireThe legal jeopardy for the mass killer's common law has ended. And she'll be giving her first interview to the Mass Casualty Commission as early as today. We won't get that information right away, but several other witnesses, including front line...180commonlaw,documents,evidence,foundational,lisabanfield,mcc,novascotia,rcmp,saltwire,statement,transparency,witnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cutting-tax-on-fill-ups--48993478https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48993478Tue, 08 Mar 2022 15:23:18 +0000SaltWireThey used to describe gas prices as rocketing up and feathering down. The three stage interrupter clause booster has put the cost of a fill up, way up in recent days. And there's one way of giving relief to Nova Scotians, maybe starting with the tax...180claus,gasoline,gst,increase,interrupter,irving,novascotia,prices,refinery,russian,saltwire,saudi,uarbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/conspiracies-about-conspiracies--48981156https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48981156Mon, 07 Mar 2022 16:10:42 +0000SaltWireConspiracy theories are a curious thing to me. And when I see layers of conspiracies, I wonder why that cake doesn't just fall over. And why people are still serving up slices of the absurd.180conspiracy,covid,dougford,novascotia,opinion,restrictions,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,sun,vaccinationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fight-flight-or-freeze--48949779https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48949779Fri, 04 Mar 2022 15:43:04 +0000SaltWireIt's been a week since the Mass Casualty Commission gave us all a chance to look at the evidence gathered around the massacre in 2020. Let's hope they answer the questions that families have about that evidence.180evidence,families,grief,hearing,mcc,novascotia,portapique,questions,rcmp,saltwire,testimony,truthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/with-great-power--48935627https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48935627Thu, 03 Mar 2022 15:34:12 +0000SaltWireTheir lawyer is arguing it would be violating the spirit of the goal of being "trauma informed" if RCMP members are forced to testify at the Mass Casualty Inquiry. And once again, if they aren't there, it undermines the goals of accountability and...180accountability,mcc,novascotia,npf,portapique,rcmp,responsibility,saltwire,witnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/accountability-and-responsibilty--48923841https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48923841Wed, 02 Mar 2022 16:22:42 +0000SaltWireWith hundreds of thousands of documents and exhibits already presented, there's a lot of information to consider by the Mass Casualty Commission. And family says there's an obvious way to clear up the gaps and errors in the timeline and it involves...180errors,families,gabrielwortman,gaps,inconsistencies,lisabanfield,mcc,novascotia,saltwire,subpoena,timelinefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/finding-light-on-the-darkest-days--48910946https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48910946Tue, 01 Mar 2022 15:48:58 +0000SaltWireWe are living in extraordinary times with access to so much information that it can be overwhelming. But sometimes, it only takes a helpful hand to guide us to information that shows it might not be as bad as it appears.180doomscrolling,facts,ideation,mental,novascotia,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,suicide,support,wellnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-uncomfortable-ring-side-seat--48898480https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48898480Mon, 28 Feb 2022 16:28:29 +0000SaltWireSome journalists were given advance access to many of the documents gathered for the Mass Casualty Committee into the April 2020 killings. And we're about to hear a lot of very disturbing evidence.180911,banfield,commisssion,dispatchers,masscasualty,novascotia,rcmp,saltwire,wortmanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/walking-the-line-back-to-normalcy--48871532https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48871532Fri, 25 Feb 2022 15:43:09 +0000SaltWireNova Scotia and the other Atlantic provinces are starting down the path towards removing all COVID-19 restrictions. The challenge will be to get people back together if that path turns out to be more dangerous than they think.180community,divisive,novascotia,pandemic,restrictions,saltwire,timhoustonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/craving-certainty-in-uncertain-times--48857345https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48857345Thu, 24 Feb 2022 15:25:58 +0000SaltWireWith so much going on in the world right now, how can you not be anxious?180emergencies,mandates,masks,novascotia,ottawa,saltwire,ukrainefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/monologues-and-hindsight--48844855https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48844855Wed, 23 Feb 2022 16:22:36 +0000SaltWireIt's been more than a year since I've been asking you to spend three minutes of your day listening to me in this space. And looking back, I've learned a lot from your feedback. And I know there's more to learn too.180anniversary,clarity,feedback,humour,learning,novascotia,opinion,saltwire,script,sheldonmacleodfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/being-heard-and-getting-what-you-want--48831628https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48831628Tue, 22 Feb 2022 15:52:36 +0000SaltWireThere's a lot at stake as the Mass Casualty Commission starts the public part of their Inquiry. There's a huge responsibility to the victims to be as transparent and as open as possible as we hear the evidence and testimony. Sometimes the justice...180commission,inquiry,masscasualty,murders,novascotia,portapique,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,truth,violencefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-enemy-of-action--48785512https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48785512Fri, 18 Feb 2022 16:03:42 +0000SaltWireSometimes the only plan worse than a bad plan, is no plan at all. We'll likely be hearing a lot about easing public health restrictions, but we have to be careful not to "overshoot the runway" as Dr. Michael Ryan describes it.180arrests,drmichaelryan,normal,novascotia,pandemic,protest,restrictions,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,whofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-never-truly-know-what-someone-else-is-going-through--48772118https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48772118Thu, 17 Feb 2022 16:03:19 +0000SaltWireIt's an old saying, but it's true. You should be kind to people because you never really know what they may be going through. And it turns out that was the case for someone I worked with often, but didn't really know on a personal level. Until I read...180blogpost,cancer,death,family,lastwords,novascotia,philo'hara,saltwire,sharing,sheldonmacleod,wisdomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/retired-vff-and-sar-plates-coming--48758115https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48758115Wed, 16 Feb 2022 15:31:44 +0000SaltWireThere are times when it feels like you're asking for state secrets when you reach out to Communications Staff. Other times, it's refreshing to get a straight answer in a reasonable amount of time. Now I hope I get answers to a few other questions I have.180announcement,cns,committment,fanmail,novascotia,plates,retired,saltwire,sar,secret,sheldonmacleod,transportation,vfffalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/right-thing-wrong-time-or-something-else--48742318https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48742318Tue, 15 Feb 2022 15:48:30 +0000SaltWireTime will tell if the Prime Minister is doing the right thing right now. Invoking the Emergencies Act to deal with the on-going occupation of the Nation's Capital will come at a cost.180act,authority,division,emergency,freedom,illegal,justintrudeau,legislation,macleod,novascotia,protest,saltwire,sheldon,troublefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/covid-not-karma--48727172https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48727172Mon, 14 Feb 2022 15:59:16 +0000SaltWireWhat do you call it when someone who has bought into the conspiracy theories about COVID ends up testing positive for the virus?180contageous,covid,death,freedom,infection,karma,kismet,novascotia,positive,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,valentinefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pandemic-paradox--48690003https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48690003Fri, 11 Feb 2022 15:54:51 +0000SaltWireAlmost half of Canadians feel the worst of the pandemic is behind us. And almost the same number want us to be cautious as we end restrictions. And there's just one huge goal as we near the end of this marathon. And that's to help as many as possible...180caution,freedom,health,leger,marathon,novascotia,omicron,pandemic,restrictions,saltwirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-spite-of-your-temper-tantrum--48674426https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48674426Thu, 10 Feb 2022 15:41:48 +0000SaltWireWe're all getting some Valentine love with phase one of the easing of some of the public health restrictions starting on February 14th. It's the cresting of the Omicron wave and all of the work Nova Scotians have done in the past two years that will...180doctorstrang,masks,novascotia,omicron,pandemic,phase,premierhouston,publichealth,saltwire,science,vaccinationsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tilting-at-windmills-in-a-pandemic--48659362https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48659362Wed, 09 Feb 2022 15:59:41 +0000SaltWireThere are still a lot of people tilting at windmills when we're nearing the end of a real battle. This is why I don't read the comments of those who aren't truly listening to what I and the science have been saying.180action,credit,discussion,disobedience,novascotia,omicron,pandemic,politics,restrictions,saltwire,wave,wordsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/freedom-doesn-t-come-from-their-convoy--48643038https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48643038Tue, 08 Feb 2022 15:38:34 +0000SaltWireWho do you think will be claiming victory when it is time to unravel the public health restrictions? Let's give the credit to the ones who deserve it; the vaccinated.180canada,evansolomon,freedom,injunction,leadership,mandate,novascotia,restrictions,saltwire,truckers,vaccinatedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heroes-sometimes-wear-masks--48627916https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48627916Mon, 07 Feb 2022 15:59:58 +0000SaltWireYou know how some people have been complaining about their "freedom" and the on-going pandemic? Those are definitely not the members of the Canadian Women's Olympic hockey team.180canada,heroes,hockey,masks,n95,novascotia,olympics,restrictions,saltwirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-powerful-bit-of-perspective--48588660https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48588660Fri, 04 Feb 2022 16:02:35 +0000SaltWireA lot of people are complaining about the government. And a lot of those Canadians have long toes.180canada,democracy,division,electricity,novascotia,offended,politics,power,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,southsudan,truckersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-casualty-of-the-freedom-convoy--48573259https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48573259Thu, 03 Feb 2022 16:02:30 +0000SaltWireOne of the demands of the people involved in the trucker's protest was for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to resign. It turns out another political leader has fallen, in part because of what's behind the Freedom Convoy.180conservative,convoy,erino'toole,moderate,novascotia,politics,ppc,progressive,saltwire,truckersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/groundhog-day-power-is-political-again--48558589https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48558589Wed, 02 Feb 2022 16:08:10 +0000SaltWireI'm having the feeling that we've been here before. And it feels just like it did a decade ago when power rates were political. Maybe it's different this time.180access,groundhog,lucythelobster,netmetering,novascotia,nsp,prediction,rates,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,shubenacadiesam,uarbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/two-groups-one-goal--48539475https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48539475Tue, 01 Feb 2022 15:24:38 +0000SaltWireWill honking air horns and jammed streets change public health policy? Or will a legal argument presented by hundreds of lawyers sway policy makers? Both situations are playing out right now as we long for an end to the pandemic.180convoy,free,freedom,lawyers,mandates,march222020,north,novascotia,outcome,pandemic,persuade,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,stateofemergency,truckersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/still-working-on-the-conclusion--48523041https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48523041Mon, 31 Jan 2022 15:13:58 +0000SaltWireOrganizers of the event called Operation Bear Hug Ottawa say they aren't giving up. But many of the people who showed up on Parliament Hill on Saturday, have left the area. So what's next? What about the millions of dollars in donations? The ending is...180donation,freedom,gofundme,lobby,mandates,mou,novascotia,pandemic,political,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,vaccinesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-it-s-just-not-funny--48484794https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48484794Fri, 28 Jan 2022 16:37:19 +0000SaltWireCanadian Music Legend Neil Young has been dropped from the streaming service Spotify after issuing an ultimatum. He was reacting to allegations of COVID misinformation being disseminated by Comedian and Podcast Host Joe Rogan. And as much as I hate to...180covid,fearfactor,joerogan,jre,misinformation,newsradio,novascotia,platforming,responsibility,saltwire,sheldonmacleodfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/drums-of-war-and-the-freedom-convoy--48468388https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48468388Thu, 27 Jan 2022 15:48:19 +0000SaltWireIt's starting to sounds like a Canadian version of the assault in Washington on January 6th 2021. Former NHL'er Theo Fleury went on Fox News to describe himself as a Patriot fighting for his freedoms in this revolution called the Freedom Convoy. And...180assault,canada,capitolhill,convoy,death,freedom,mandates,omicron,patriot,publichealth,revolution,rules,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,theofleury,unvaccinated,violencefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/less-talk-and-more-action--48452640https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48452640Wed, 26 Jan 2022 15:35:22 +0000SaltWireThere's lots of talk today about mental health and mental wellness. And if you are really interested in making a difference, you shouldn't be focusing on hashtags and corporate campaigns. It's about being present for the people who are struggling and...180addictions,bell,hotline,illness,let'stalk,mentalhealth,novascotia,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,suicide,wellnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pay-attention-to-budget-talks-or-it-will-cost-you--48438970https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48438970Tue, 25 Jan 2022 15:45:51 +0000SaltWireStatistically, very few Nova Scotians will appeal their residential property assessment. That's the value assigned by the not-for-profit, non-government agency Property Valuation Services Corp. But with the real estate and renovation boom since the...180assessment,boom,increase,municipal,novascotia,politics,pvsc,saltwire,sprawl,taxrate,valuationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/delivering-us-out-of-the-pandemic--48425267https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48425267Mon, 24 Jan 2022 15:48:05 +0000SaltWireFreedom rallies and highway protests are in the news across the country. I'm glad there are people supporting the men and women delivering our food and other products. I just don't think this will deliver us to the end of the pandemic any faster.180chain,communism,fedup,freedom,frustrated,mandate,newbrunswick,novascotia,protest,rally,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,supply,truckers,vaccinesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/two-out-of-three-ain-t-bad--48389440https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48389440Fri, 21 Jan 2022 15:30:04 +0000SaltWireIt would seem a lot of us have a love hate relationship with social media these days. But I'm starting to see there's a way for us to maintain communities, even when we have to be socially distant because of a pandemic. It's a mixed blessing.180birthdays,celebrity,community,meatloaf,mourning,novascotia,rainbowbridge,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,socialmedia,villagefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-letters-that-aren-t-c-o-v-i-d--48377231https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48377231Thu, 20 Jan 2022 15:10:18 +0000SaltWireSome people are complaining about the posts clogging up their timeline. But others are finding a lot of satisfaction and a supportive community in a simple online word game. And it's a welcome distraction from the pandemic.180distraction,escape,fun,game,guess,joshwardle,novascotia,post,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,timeline,wordlefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-person-schools-and-virtual-politics--48364408https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48364408Wed, 19 Jan 2022 16:06:03 +0000SaltWireOpposition members are worried Tim Houston is about to take a page out of former premier Stephen McNeil's playbook and forgo debate in the Provincial Legislature. This comes as Public Accounts moves away from in person meetings based on Doctor...180committee,inperson,novascotia,politics,publicaccounts,saltwire,schools,sheldonmacleod,timhouston,virtualfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/empty-shelves-and-pretzel-logic--48347922https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48347922Tue, 18 Jan 2022 15:49:41 +0000SaltWireIt's been a wild start to the new year with all of the storms. And there's a battle brewing with people blaming public health policies for empty store shelves across Nova Scotia. But to me, it's a bit of a stretch to blame everything on one thing.180empty,fallacy,grocery,mandate,nest,novascotia,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,shelves,supplychain,truckers,vaccinesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/finding-normal-just-keep-swimming--48334406https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48334406Mon, 17 Jan 2022 15:39:13 +0000SaltWireWhether it's a world-famous tennis star, or a house party that's one person over the limit, people are quick to point out the ones not following the rules. And hopefully we'll all be able to find normal soon and this will all be a memory.180nemo,novak,novascotia,opinion,pandemic,party,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,vaccine,violationsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/finding-optimism-in-the-evidence--48295798https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48295798Fri, 14 Jan 2022 15:41:47 +0000SaltWireAs challenging as it's been for all of us since the start of the pandemic, there's evidence for optimism. Vaccines are working even with an increase in people being hospitalized right now.180challenges,covid,measles,novascotia,omicron,optimism,saltwire,schools,sheldonmacleod,success,vaccinationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-message-not-the-medium--48282091https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48282091Thu, 13 Jan 2022 16:05:20 +0000SaltWireThe ways we consume our media may be changing. But it's still important to inform and to speak truth to power. And we saw that happen this week over a racially charged hockey story from PEI.180action,apology,editorial,hockey,journalism,novascotia,pei,racism,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,truthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/covid-and-consequences--48266859https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48266859Wed, 12 Jan 2022 16:18:34 +0000SaltWireQuebec is the first province to enact a health surcharge for citizens who refuse the vaccine and end up in hospital with COVID. It's a move supported by a majority of Canadians according to a recent opinion poll. Is this really the way to motivate the...180canada,consequences,healthsurcharge,hesitant,maru,novascotia,opinion,quebec,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,vaccinationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fixing-the-hole-in-the-roof--48252144https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48252144Tue, 11 Jan 2022 16:35:15 +0000SaltWireImagine being in a tent overnight trying to keep warm during minus 15 degree temperatures. It seems like all levels of government want to get credit for addressing homelessness, but none wants to take direct responsibility for fixing the problem.180action,affordable,cold,halifax,homeless,housing,novascotia,saltwire,shelters,tentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tired-but-fortunately-not-sick-and-tired--48237716https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48237716Mon, 10 Jan 2022 15:39:53 +0000SaltWireIn the early days of the pandemic, our case numbers in Nova Scotia were so low, there were people saying it must be a hoax because no one knew anyone with COVID. With this latest variant, that's changing in a big way.180community,covid,herd,immunity,novascotia,omicron,positive,rapidtest,saltwire,variantfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-my-opinion--48204652https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48204652Fri, 07 Jan 2022 16:11:34 +0000SaltWireIn this age of social media, everyone has a platform to share their thoughts with the world. But not all opinions are created equal.180discord,informed,novascotia,opinion,saltwire,schools,sheldonmacleod,ventilationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/insurrections-and-vaccinations--48191239https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48191239Thu, 06 Jan 2022 15:46:52 +0000SaltWireExpect a lot of news coverage on the anniversary of the incident on Capitol Hill in Washington DC. And for me, the violent event set the tone for the rest of 2021 and the pandemic protesters.180capitol,covid,dc,deniers,insurrection,novascotia,omicron,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,trump,vaccine,violencefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/real-leadership-is-knowing-when-to-leave--48177969https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48177969Wed, 05 Jan 2022 16:11:21 +0000SaltWirePierre Trudeau had his infamous "Walk in the snow". Iain Rankin apparently had his quiet Christmas with his wife and new daughter. And sometimes the truest sign of strong leadership, is knowing when to step aside.180decision,iainrankin,leadership,liberals,novascotia,politics,saltwire,sheldonmacleodfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/omicron-and-optimism-for-2022--48164504https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48164504Tue, 04 Jan 2022 16:06:24 +0000SaltWireEven with record case counts of the latest viral infections, there's a space for optimism in the year ahead. And hopefully, it's one where the conversation about a pandemic isn't drowning everything else out.180blursday,drjohncampbell,health,novascotia,omicron,opinion,restrictions,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,variantsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-path-back-to-normal--47963731https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47963731Fri, 17 Dec 2021 15:06:41 +0000SaltWireIt hasn't been easy with the pandemic hanging over us for most of the last two years. But maybe we can look for the good in each other (and ourselves) to help get us to the end of this journey.180christmas,novascotia,pandemic,psychologist,rules,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,simonsherry,truth,values,variantsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/serving-up-another-hit-to-restaurants--47946939https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47946939Thu, 16 Dec 2021 15:16:11 +0000SaltWireI guess we got a bit of insight into why the former Liberal Government used to make surprise public health announcements. But I hope the current Progressive Conservatives are ready to step up to help the food services industry that paid a price days...180foodservices,help,loopholes,lucerjavec,mooseheads,novascotia,restaurantscanada,saltwire,springgardenroad,sueuteck,supportfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/without-women-there-would-be-no-christmas--47934019https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47934019Wed, 15 Dec 2021 15:54:49 +0000SaltWireWe've had a lot to deal with over the past few years. And it seems like we'll be dealing with another Christmas with pandemic restrictions. And my thoughts are that more of us (men) should be pitching in to make it a lot merrier for the women in our...180christmas,control,holidays,kids,myopinion,novascotia,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,simonsherry,stress,womenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-pandemic-sucks--47918458https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47918458Tue, 14 Dec 2021 15:09:42 +0000SaltWireIt's hard not to agree with the Premier's comments at the end of the latest public COVID briefing. And it's not hard to see what happens when we act like there is no pandemic.180christmas,drstrang,novascotia,omicron,pandemic,restrictions,ring,rules,saltwire,stfx,timhoustonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doable-for-a-disabled-life-and-everyone-else--47904889https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47904889Mon, 13 Dec 2021 15:30:31 +0000SaltWireIn our car-centric society, it's easy to forget there are others who use wheels to get around. And for those people with mobility issues, they are feeling forgotten with the delays in clearing sidewalks and intersections after a major snow storm. But...180accessibility,briangeorge,canada,novascotia,paulvienneau,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,sidewalks,snowstorm,standards,wheelchairfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/volunteer-firefighters-and-mandatory-vaccines--47868850https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47868850Fri, 10 Dec 2021 15:24:10 +0000SaltWireIt's not a complete about face, but it is something that I'm struggling with. One municipality is asking the Nova Scotia government to make vaccinations mandatory for all volunteer firefighters in the province. I have a feeling there's only one way...180firefighter,hypocritical,mandatory,novascotia,paulmorrison,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,vaccinations,volunteerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/snow-days-and-working-from-home--47853972https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47853972Thu, 09 Dec 2021 15:58:08 +0000SaltWireIt's not a snow day if you can work from home, right?180blizzard,cancellation,dot,novascotia,pandemic,plough,roads,saltwire,shovel,snowday,workfromhomefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/homeless-in-a-snow-storm--47838174https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47838174Wed, 08 Dec 2021 16:01:19 +0000SaltWirePublic health officials in Nova Scotia are suggesting we stick close to home over the holidays. But what if your home is a tent?180explosion,government,homeless,jurisdiction,novascotia,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,shelter,storms,support,tentsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/power-rates-and-muskrat-falls--47820429https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47820429Tue, 07 Dec 2021 15:30:02 +0000SaltWireAnother weather event is moving in, and there's a chance it will be coming just as some people get their power restored from the wind and rain storm overnight. There's currently a hearing underway that has the parent company of Nova Scotia Power...180emera,muskratfalls,novascotia,nsp,poweroutage,reliability,saltwire,storms,uarb,weatherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oh-christmas-trees--47806361https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47806361Mon, 06 Dec 2021 15:11:44 +0000SaltWireQuite a few people have been posting pictures of their decorated Christmas trees. It's a but early for me, but I'm certainly hoping to get a bit of the spirit of the season soon. And waiting to pick out the "perfect" tree seems to have become part of...180balsam,boston,canada,christmas,dartmouth,decorate,fir,halifax,needles,novascotia,saltwire,tree,woodyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ralph-purcell-and-the-gift-of-maid--47770963https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47770963Fri, 03 Dec 2021 14:55:26 +0000SaltWirePerspective is everything. And I don't know if I would have been as gracious and grateful as Stephanie Purcell and her family in the face of a difficult time. But I do thank her and her late father Ralph for helping me see that we shouldn't wait for...180cancer,celebration,death,dyingwithdignity,life,maid,newfoundland,novascotia,purcell,ralph,sheldonmacleod,stephaniefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trust-in-vaccines-and-doctor-strang--47755310https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47755310Thu, 02 Dec 2021 15:23:02 +0000SaltWireTrust is defined as"the firm belief in the character, strength, or truth of someone or something. And there are those among us who don't trust the people who are advising us throughout this global pandemic. And that's a tough pill for me to swallow.180covid,evidence,lying,novascotia,robertstrang,saltwire,science,sheldonmacleod,trust,vaccinesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spinning-their-wheels--47738728https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47738728Wed, 01 Dec 2021 15:00:22 +0000SaltWireThe first snow of the season is a wonder. As in I wonder how many people don't have their snow tires on yet? And there was something the now semi-retired News Anchor Steve Murphy told me about "fake news" that has me asking for three minutes of your...180covid,doctorstrang,fakenews,novascotia,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,snow,stevemurphy,tires,vaccinesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/caring-about-the-care-workers--47722081https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47722081Tue, 30 Nov 2021 16:00:07 +0000SaltWireIf you think back to the jobs you left, what was the biggest reason? I've often said, the amount of pay you receive is proportional to the amount of grief or discomfort you'll tolerate. And that's creating a real issue that is affecting our aging...180aging,canada,conditions,crunch,cupe,longtermcare,novascotia,pay,saltwire,sheldonmacleodfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/omicron-and-evolving-science--47704945https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47704945Mon, 29 Nov 2021 15:02:46 +0000SaltWireIt's the latest variant of concern. And scientists and authorities around the planet are taking steps to monitor and control the spread of the Omicron variant of Corona Virus. And experts will tell you their message hasn't changed. We need to do a...180covid,daniellesheaves,health,mutation,novascotia,omicron,public,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,vaccine,variantfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/creepy-cautious-and-vaccines-for-children--47667885https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47667885Fri, 26 Nov 2021 15:16:32 +0000SaltWireAnother variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has scientists worried about the ongoing efforts in the global pandemic. And while Doctor Strang mentioned how he'd like to be able to help everyone keep free of the virus, he pointed out the path forward to a...180children,jimmyfallon,novascotia,restrictions,robertstrang,saltwire,sars-cov-2,vaccines,variants,woodyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/strange-bedfellows-and-the-politics-of-housing--47654342https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47654342Thu, 25 Nov 2021 16:05:41 +0000SaltWireLast February, former Premier Stephen McNeil took some time after his last cabinet meeting to thank Geoff MacLellan for his time as a Liberal MLA and Cabinet Minister. At one point in his political career, there was talk that he may some day run for...180housing,liberal,novascotia,politics,progressiveconservative,saltwire,taskforcefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/government-in-our-lives--47638624https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47638624Wed, 24 Nov 2021 15:32:07 +0000SaltWireTraditionally, people who consider themselves politically conservative advocate for smaller governments with less influence on their lives. But when there are disasters or other major challenges (like a pandemic) there's a place for leadership and the...180assistance,canada,golf,government,help,novascotia,owlshead,saltwire,supportfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/too-much-month-at-the-end-of-the-money--47620481https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47620481Tue, 23 Nov 2021 15:30:12 +0000SaltWireAccording to Statistics Canada, the annual inflation rate is almost at five percent. But it's not affecting everything equally, any more than it's affecting each of us the same way. And with higher food, energy and housing costs, maybe we need to look...180costs,food,fuel,gas,heating,housing,income,inflation,novascotia,property,rent,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,taxesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/making-sense-of-the-senseless--47602052https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47602052Mon, 22 Nov 2021 14:30:00 +0000SaltWireThere are times when it's a challenge to make sense of what's happening with our neighbour to the south. And with the saturation of our news media by stories out of the United States, it's easy to become overwhelmed by the acts of violence and...180deaths,novascotia,parade,rittenhouse,rules,saltwire,senseless,sheldonmacleod,verdict,wisconsinfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/making-christmas-memories--47559148https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47559148Fri, 19 Nov 2021 15:32:33 +0000SaltWireIt's the return of the Parade of Lights in Halifax this weekend. And I was thinking back to the holidays of my childhood and the memories we create for others.180chronicle,eastlink,halifax,herald,lights,lisabarrett,novascotia,parade,saltwire,santafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shame-on-you--47538643https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47538643Thu, 18 Nov 2021 15:16:38 +0000SaltWireAs much as I know this will likely kick off a torrent of comments from the anti-vax cabal, so be it. Thank you Doctor Strang and Premier Houston for calling out the behaviour of the petulant, selfish Nova Scotians who aren't carrying their share of...180children,covid,death,houston,irresponsibile,novascotia,petulant,rules,saltwire,selfish,strang,vaccinefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/answer-our-call-for-action--47521139https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47521139Wed, 17 Nov 2021 15:27:41 +0000SaltWireIt's not just annoying. I almost didn't answer my cell phone the other day because I was sure it was going to be one of those scam calls. The agency that regulates the service in Canada, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission,...180canada,cellphone,crtc,fraud,novascotia,reference,robocalls,saltwire,spam,telecomsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/common-sense-versus-common-knowledge--47503864https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47503864Tue, 16 Nov 2021 15:35:22 +0000SaltWireThere's an old saying that there is a story behind every warning. And sometimes they seem like common sense. But there are new technologies and new concerns entering our lives all the time. Apparently, there isn't as much common knowledge about some...180amherst,charging,cumberlandcounty,detector,devices,fatal,fire,glacebay,novascotia,safety,saltwire,smokefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boston-tree-and-climate-change--47484569https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47484569Mon, 15 Nov 2021 15:40:25 +0000SaltWireEnvironmentalists and others are viewing the world through a climate change lens and the annual gift to Boston is giving people something to talk about. Some are saying we should abandon a tradition because it takes an old tree out of the forest....180boston,christmas,editor,explosion,halifax,letters,marketing,novascotia,saltwire,sheldonmacleodfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blessed-to-have-a-ring-side-seat--47409283https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47409283Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:23:41 +0000SaltWireSomeone's take is described as their attitude or opinion about a situation. And I've been asking you to spare three minutes each day as I share mine. A few things have come together recently to bring me to the one I offer you today.180commentary,communication,dicksmyth,novascotia,opinion,radio,remembrance,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,storiesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-book-of-stephen-stop-looking-for-loopholes--47392013https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47392013Tue, 09 Nov 2021 15:15:45 +0000SaltWireAn outbreak at a senior care facility in Nova Scotia has been traced back to a faith-based-gathering in the Amherst area. Not only did it affect the people who attended, it spread to other faith-based groups and the community. While officials aren't...180fairness,faithbased,loopholes,novascotia,outbreak,privacy,rules,saltwire,seniorcare,sheldonmacleod,vaccinationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/where-do-you-think-the-truth-is-hiding--47373560https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47373560Mon, 08 Nov 2021 15:16:47 +0000SaltWireI've noticed some of us are less anxious and concerned about contracting COVID as more and more Nova Scotians get vaccinated. And I've also stepped away from arguing with the hesitant or conspiracy minded crowd. But they still want to engage me to...180conspiracy,covid,fredpye,hesitant,magnetic,novascotia,placebo,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,vaccinesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/get-a-real-job--47333045https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47333045Fri, 05 Nov 2021 15:11:22 +0000SaltWireThe Premier stepped in it on Thursday when he was trying to defend the reasons why his government wasn't going to increase the minimum wage to 15-dollars an hour. And in the end, his critics have something to hold over him, whether or not he really...180apology,career,debate,houston,legislature,minimumwage,ndp,novascotia,saltwire,timfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/constructive-criticism-and-politics--47312437https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47312437Thu, 04 Nov 2021 14:30:11 +0000SaltWirePoliticians can find themselves between a rock and a hard place when they make the move from government to opposition. It's something that can open them up to criticism if people feel their words don't match their own record. And it's even more...181brendanmaguire,government,jlillsley,laws,liberal,novascotia,opposition,pc,saltwire,sheldonmacleodfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/changing-times--47258542https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47258542Mon, 01 Nov 2021 14:30:15 +0000SaltWireSome cellphones accidentally set the time back an hour this morning, a week before the biannual switching for Daylight Saving Time. And as I get older, I can see both the reasons for and against the practice. But it's less about gaining or losing an...180bell,dst,novascotia,phone,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,standardtime,timechangefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-are-you-afraid-of--47203495https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47203495Fri, 29 Oct 2021 14:30:08 +0000SaltWireWith Halloween this Sunday, there will be lots of opportunities for scares and laughs and tricks and treats. But when it comes to horror movies, not everyone is a fan. And I have a confession to make.180drivein,fright,halloween,horror,saltwire,scary,sheldonmacleod,theaterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unfortunately-unvaccinated--47186441https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47186441Thu, 28 Oct 2021 14:30:11 +0000SaltWireIt was the first time since the start of the pandemic that I learned of people who had died from COVID-19 before their deaths were announced in the provincial update. And unfortunately, it's sad that those people who are vaccine hesitant, but are not...181cases,covid,death,fatality,hesitant,novascotia,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,vaccinefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/public-alerts-and-ashayo-johnson--47182663https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47182663Wed, 27 Oct 2021 14:55:50 +0000SaltWireI saw someone tweeting about the RCMP release about a missing 10-year-old, wondering why there was no public or amber alert sent out. That was about 10 minutes before one was sent. And about 6 hours after the media were alerted. Lots of people are now...18010yearold,alert,ashayo,delay,johnson,missing,north,novascotia,preston,rcmp,saltwire,sheldonmacleodfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/knowing-when-to-speak-up-or-shut-up--47162592https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47162592Tue, 26 Oct 2021 14:27:02 +0000SaltWireIt's one thing to keep something to yourself at the risk of someone else being hurt. It's another to say things about people that are either untrue or uninformed. Two civil court cases are top of mind for me. One is about a Newfoundland man who...180civilcourt,judgment,murder,newfoundland,novascotia,ottawa,saltwire,silence,socialmediafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/energy-and-taxes-and-housing--47144758https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47144758Mon, 25 Oct 2021 14:37:14 +0000SaltWireI was a tenant for years have only been a landlord once, and only for a brief time. The provincial government has a plan to extend the cap on rent increases to 2024 and to add a deed transfer tax for out of province buyers. And on top of it all, the...180cap,deedtransfer,heating,increases,ipoans,novascotia,property,rental,saltwire,sheldonmacleodfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stopping-stunters-speeders-and-highway-gators--47099677https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47099677Fri, 22 Oct 2021 15:01:26 +0000SaltWireNow that more people are heading back to the office, traffic is getting thicker and so are some of the drivers. And more accidents are leading to a vicious cycle of aggressive and unsafe driving. It would seem people are immune to the rules and are...180aggresive,dangerous,doa,driving,fatal,novascotia,photoradar,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,speeding,stuntingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/easier-now-for-the-peggy-s-cove-protestors--47033310https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47033310Tue, 19 Oct 2021 14:30:15 +0000SaltWireNova Scotia has a law on the books that says the province will be inclusive and barrier free by 2030. The Accessibility Act is about reducing physical and societal barriers for disabled Nova Scotians. And this week, a major tourist attraction can now...181accesibility,act,barrier,canada,cove,free,macleod,mobility,novascotia,opinion,peggys,protest,saltwire,sheldon,wheelchairfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sometimes-you-can-go-home--47029570https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47029570Mon, 18 Oct 2021 14:36:47 +0000SaltWireSometimes my curiosity gets the better of me. I had a chance encounter with Jeff Fillmore who was just about finished a personal journey of self-reflection and mental wellness. He was just a few hours and a few days from completing his 15-month walk...180bc,bridgewater,canada,crosscanada,jefffillmore,mentalhealth,novascotia,saltwire,selfdiscovery,walkingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-tale-of-two-liberals--46990480https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46990480Fri, 15 Oct 2021 14:31:46 +0000SaltWireThere were two political stories that the opposition Liberals grabbed onto this week. One was the oddly hypocritical stand in support of fixed election dates, but not for summer elections. The other was the admission that the former government didn't...180canada,date,elections,fixed,government,homeless,hope,macleod,novascotia,saltwire,sheldon,solutionsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fixed-dates-and-fixed-mistakes--46974736https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46974736Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:26:41 +0000SaltWireI've heard a lot of politicians make promises and offer apologies over the years. But this is one of the first times where action came so quickly. In opposition, Tim Houston was in favour of fixed date elections and other policies. And this week he...180action,africannovascotia,apology,dwayneprovo,election,fixeddate,novascotia,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,timhoustonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hope-is-not-a-plan--46955851https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46955851Wed, 13 Oct 2021 14:30:08 +0000SaltWireThe Speech from the Throne is the government's opportunity to share its vision for the upcoming legislative session. And there's a lot of hope and optimism about the future for addressing the health care issues facing the province. Hope is good. But...180government,healthcare,hope,legislature,novascotia,plan,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,speech,swop,thronefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/giving-thanks--46938665https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46938665Tue, 12 Oct 2021 14:30:44 +0000SaltWireFor the past 20 months, holiday and family gatherings have been impacted and limited by social bubbles and physical distancing. And now that we're getting closer to living our lives with fewer restrictions, there's a lot to look forward to and to be...180cases,covid,family,novascotia,restrictions,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,swop,thanksgivingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/something-different-to-talk-about--46849406https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46849406Wed, 06 Oct 2021 14:34:34 +0000SaltWireIt's hard to escape the impact a global pandemic has had on our daily lives. There are other things happening that aren't about passports, vaccines and case numbers. Right?180canada,circuitbreaker,macleod,newbrunswick,novascotia,pandemic,pictoucounty,saltwire,sheldon,sunshine,thanksgivingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/social-media-outrage-and-outages--46831715https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46831715Tue, 05 Oct 2021 15:02:03 +0000SaltWire3.5-Billion users around the world were affected by the six hour outage of Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp on Monday, October 4th. And it also affected Facebook's bottom line with Mark Zuckerberg losing about 7-billion dollars. This is...180facebook,health,instagram,mental,messenger,novascotia,outage,outrage,saltwire,socialmedia,suicide,whatsappfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-human-rights-are-not-being-violated--46815166https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46815166Mon, 04 Oct 2021 14:02:08 +0000SaltWireSome people are erroneously claiming they are being discriminated against because they don't want to get the COVID-19 vaccination. And while most of us don't have to be told to be kind by Doctor Strang, it's likely a tough ask of these Facebook...180bekind,constitution,humanrights,novascotia,policy,robertstrang,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,vaccinationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-opinion-versus-their-science--46775567https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46775567Fri, 01 Oct 2021 14:15:26 +0000SaltWirePublic health officials and political leaders have been calling this now a pandemic of the unvaccinated. Starting Monday, you will need to show you've had both shots to be able to do non-essential things in Nova Scotia as part of a modified Phase...180conspiracy,covid,mandatory,novascotia,passport,phase5,robertstrang,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,so-called-expert,timhouston,vaccine,wave4falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/truth-comes-before-reconciliation--46758730https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46758730Thu, 30 Sep 2021 14:49:44 +0000SaltWireThe Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre has been working for a year to prepare for the next three days of activity on the Halifax Waterfront. They are recognizing Orange Shirt Day, Treaty Day and a Family Day. It's being called an opportunity to share...180education,friendship,halifax,mi'kmaq,mi'kmawnativefriendship,novascotia,pamgloadedesrochers,peace,reconciliation,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,treaty,truth,unceded,waterfrontfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/respectful-hosts-and-the-balance-of-power--46742758https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46742758Wed, 29 Sep 2021 14:43:25 +0000SaltWireOne of the many things I've learned over the decades, is that the opposition parties are always more likely to accept an invitation to an interview than the government. But it's always been important to be respectful and decent when speaking truth to...180conservative,guest,liberal,novascotia,opinion,respect,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,stephenmcneil,swop,timhoustonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/school-outbreaks-and-phase-5--46725828https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46725828Tue, 28 Sep 2021 14:47:53 +0000SaltWireUp until today, the only information being disclosed on COVID-19 cases in Nova Scotia schools has been coming from a group of volunteers. Nova Scotia Parents for Public Education has been urging government to include affected schools on its list of...180covid,macleod,novascotia,nspfpe,outbreak,phase5,reporting,rudderham,saltwire,school,sheldon,staceyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/graduated-drinking-programs--46708067https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46708067Mon, 27 Sep 2021 13:58:06 +0000SaltWireIs this the result of pent up frustration over restrictions, or a culture of over consumption? As parents and community, it may be disappointing to see university students partying in the streets and gathering in huge numbers. And while we've learned...180alcohol,canada,consumption,culture,dalhousie,graduateddriver,novascotia,saltwire,sheldonmacleodfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-apology-to-the-person-who-ran-over-her-dog--46667626https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46667626Fri, 24 Sep 2021 14:13:11 +0000SaltWireEvery once and awhile, my faith in social media can be restored with a post that stands out because of its kind and empathetic tone. And that happened this week with the story from a woman who lost her dog when she was hit by a car. This is the story...180accident,compassion,death,dog,empathy,hantscounty,loss,love,novascotia,saltwire,socialmedia,swopfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steve-murphy-fighting-fake-news--46651934https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46651934Thu, 23 Sep 2021 14:23:20 +0000SaltWireThe Fourth Estate is as much a part of our democracy as the politicians who run for office and make the laws that guide our lives. And when it comes to speaking truth to power, there's something to be said about being fair, balanced and respectful....180donaldtrump,fakenews,fourthestate,journalism,opinion,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,stevemurphy,swopfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vaccine-hesitancy-falling-like-leaves-for-some--46636637https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46636637Wed, 22 Sep 2021 15:07:37 +0000SaltWireAfter a spike in COVID-19 cases, Nova Scotia decided to hold off on moving into Phase 5 of reopening to coincide with a proof of vaccination policy. It was to give people time to get their shots if they hadn't already. And FOMO - fear of missing out -...180hesitancy,novascotia,passport,proof,requirement,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,vaccinationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/election-lessons-learned--46618855https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46618855Tue, 21 Sep 2021 14:37:02 +0000SaltWireAfter 36 days and 610-million dollars, we now have almost exactly the same seat distribution in a minority House of Commons. And that had me wondering what the lessons are for the party leaders, and for voters.180backtowork,democracy,election,healing,lessons,minority,novascotia,reform,saltwire,sheldonmacleodfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/well-said-mister-premier--46601757https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46601757Mon, 20 Sep 2021 14:13:06 +0000SaltWireIt wasn't the size of the crowd of protesters that was the problem, but rather it was where they hose to protest that prompted Premier Tim Houston to release a statement on Friday evening. And he got it right when he called out the selfish, childish...190covid19ns,denier,drstrang,growup,houston,macleod,protest,saltwire,selfish,sheldon,timfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/covid-doesn-t-care-about-your-opinion--46565117https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46565117Fri, 17 Sep 2021 14:45:35 +0000SaltWireI'm okay with the "fan mail" as my co-worker Kate Walker describes it. These commentaries are a way for me to work through and make sense of what I'm seeing and hearing in the news and in the world around us. But there are times when divergent...180alberta,covid,hospitilization,jasonkenney,novascotia,opinion,passports,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,vaccinations,wave4falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/combatting-conspiracies--46548767https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46548767Thu, 16 Sep 2021 14:33:39 +0000SaltWireA protest outside of a Halifax hospital this week came a day before the Health Authority announced surgeries and other procedures were being cancelled because of capacity issues. And there's also pressure on the system because of the spike in COVID...180falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/neither-kindness-nor-karma--46533022https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46533022Wed, 15 Sep 2021 14:28:30 +0000SaltWireNova Scotia has delayed the move into Phase 5 and the full removal of COVID restrictions. Outbreaks in several communities in the province have caused our case numbers to spike and Doctor Strang to pump the brakes on reopening. And most of the new...180covid,drstrang,gratitude,karma,kindness,novascotia,outbreak,phase5,saltwire,unvaccinatedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-progressive-not-regressive-with-covid-restrictions--46515849https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46515849Tue, 14 Sep 2021 14:21:05 +0000SaltWireWith reports of community spread and cases in schools, COVID numbers in Nova Scotia are going the wrong way as we are looking at reopening and ending most public health measures. Nova Scotia is looking to enter Phase Five with 75 percent of the...180covid,masks,nb,novascotia,pei,phase5,progressive,regressive,reopening,saltwire,school,vaccinationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fighting-for-and-against-normal--46499103https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46499103Mon, 13 Sep 2021 14:07:10 +0000SaltWireWe've been told to expect life to start returning to normal, post-pandemic. And even though we're heading to Phase 5 of reopening later this week, Nova Scotians are still worried about the virus and its spread. And as cautious and conservative as the...192masks,no-mans-land,normal,novascotia,pandemic,phase5,rules,saltwire,vaccinationsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-vaccination-divide--46461199https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46461199Fri, 10 Sep 2021 15:00:00 +0000SaltWireThe majority may rule, but the people who are against vaccines and vaccine passports are not happy with the rules. Nova Scotia is heading towards a reopening based on the science, but the way it's being introduced is not bringing us any closer to...197anger,consequences,drstrang,novascotia,passports,phase5,publichealth,rights,saltwire,upset,vaccinesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hybrid-carrot-stick-and-consequences--46445087https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46445087Thu, 09 Sep 2021 14:30:09 +0000SaltWireIt turns out Nova Scotia's government is using a combination of stick and carrot as we head towards the next phase of reopening. But what is even more impressive, is how it gives consequences to both receiving and refusing vaccinations.187choice,consequences,covid,novascotia,passport,penalties,phase5,policy,rewards,saltwire,vaccinefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tough-decisions-needed-to-reach-phase-5--46429216https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46429216Wed, 08 Sep 2021 14:15:57 +0000SaltWireWe still have 15-thousand Nova Scotians who need to be fully vaccinated with two shots before we can enter Phase 5 of the reopening. I have doubts that we'll reach that target on September 15th and am waiting to see if Premier Houston goes with a...189carrot,covid,decision,incentive,novascotia,phase5,publichealth,saltwire,stick,vaccinations,vaccinepassfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/glass-houses-and-throwing-partisan-stones--46413352https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46413352Tue, 07 Sep 2021 14:28:30 +0000SaltWireCampaign rhetoric is not new to Canadian politics. But the ways people have been showing their displeasure with Justin Trudeau has taken a turn in the past few days. And while some voters are trying to find out who and what to vote for, politicians...188anti,canada,election,gravel,negative,novascotia,partisan,protest,rhetoric,saltwire,stones,trudeaufalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thank-you-rick-howe--46361907https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46361907Fri, 03 Sep 2021 14:32:22 +0000SaltWireHe's been a fixture on the radio in the Maritimes for almost five decades. Here are a few words on Rick Howe's retirement.180broadcaster,howe,interviewer,novascotia,radio,retirement,rick,saltwire,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/show-people-that-your-re-listening-mr-premier--46345997https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46345997Thu, 02 Sep 2021 14:50:08 +0000SaltWireIt would be a tall order to expect the new Premier to appoint a member of the opposition to cabinet, especially in a majority government. But saying you are listening to the African Nova Scotian community is not good enough. Actions speak louder than...188actions,africannovascotian,appointment,blm,cabinet,conservative,government,novascotia,politics,progressive,responsibile,saltwire,timhoustonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-new-month-and-a-new-government--46330295https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46330295Wed, 01 Sep 2021 14:54:46 +0000SaltWirePremier Tim Houston has his new team in place now that his 19 member cabinet has been sworn in. And just like the first of the school year, he's making impressions on the first day of class.188cabinet,conservatives,government,health,novascotia,pc,progressive,saltwire,timhoustonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dreams-and-believing-in-yourself--46313453https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46313453Tue, 31 Aug 2021 14:11:10 +0000SaltWireWhen it seems like you'll never achieve your life or career dreams, maybe it's a sign that you've given up on yourself. Maybe it's just like the 80's song by Journey told us, Don't Stop Believing.188agt,anica,dreams,kateyday,novascotia,radio,realtor,sales,saltwire,singing,swopfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/setting-the-table-for-health-care-reform--46299299https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46299299Mon, 30 Aug 2021 15:11:51 +0000SaltWireThe Members of the Legislative Assembly will be sworn in today and tomorrow we find out who will form the Cabinet in the Tim Houston Progressive Conservative Government. The promise to fix health care is a big task and I hope the prescription the new...180addictions,cabinet,change,conservative,government,health,mental,novascotia,progressive,saltwire,timhoustonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-friday-feel-good-take--46261772https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46261772Fri, 27 Aug 2021 14:27:49 +0000SaltWireThere are too many negative things to talk about these days. And as I used to say, no one ever called a newsroom I was working in to report they'd heard applause or laughter and wanted to know what was happening. There was some good news this week,...180community,donations,fireservice,fundraising,help,novascotia,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,support,theft,volunteerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/democracy-and-trolls-a-remedy-for-both--46247863https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46247863Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:28:14 +0000SaltWireBack-to-back provincial and federal elections may lead to voter fatigue or apathy. And I've noticed how people who make partisan and personal posts on politician's pages are just like people who pick their nose while they're driving. And I have a few...187bernadettejordan,booger,democracy,election,integrity,novascotia,peterbarrs,raffibalmanoukian,saltwire,trollsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lorne-grabher-and-the-democratization-of-information--46233410https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46233410Wed, 25 Aug 2021 14:22:32 +0000SaltWireI've gone through close to 150 comments on the Chronicle Herald Facebook page about the story of a man who couldn't get his vanity license plate renewed. And a few things are obvious to me about the responses to Nicole Munro's story. And maybe license...188appeal,court,dismissal,grabher,license,lorne,novascotia,opinion,plates,saltwire,supreme,trump,vanityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fourth-r-and-back-to-school--46217769https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46217769Tue, 24 Aug 2021 13:53:13 +0000SaltWireThe back to school plan has been announced. And so has the possible date we'll be heading into the Fifth Phase of reopening. I see this still as a carrot moving into the middle of September, but there are good things in the plan, including support for...18875percent,fda,masks,novascotia,pandemic,pfizer,phase5,plan,saltwire,school,vaccinesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/political-sniping-and-the-late-jack-layton--46204286https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46204286Mon, 23 Aug 2021 14:17:45 +0000SaltWireA member of the same party that was proposing a law to censor internet content was flagged in a post on Twitter. And Chrystia Freeland and the Liberals are defending the post and doubling down on the criticism about Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole...198chrystia,election,erin,freeland,hope,jack,layton,manipulated,media,novascotia,o'toole,saltwire,twitterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-everything-looks-like-a-nail--46171256https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46171256Fri, 20 Aug 2021 13:54:54 +0000SaltWireHow did helping the homeless lead to tearing down their tents and temporary shelters? And when Police Officers justify their use of force because people were showing up with water and milk, we need to give them different tools for their belt.191assessment,chiefkinsella,homeless,hrp,justice,milk,novascotia,perspective,police,protest,saltwirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mike-savage-and-his-blind-spot--46157782https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46157782Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:12:30 +0000SaltWireIt would be an understatement to say there have been mixed messages over how Halifax Regional Municipality has been dealing with people who have no permanent home. And I'm sure as much as the communications team would like us to listen to the flowery...197civildisobedience,compassion,council,halifax,health,homeless,hrm,humanrights,mikesavage,novascotia,pepperspray,protest,safety,saltwire,shed,shelters,tentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/and-now-the-heavy-lifting-begins--46142538https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46142538Wed, 18 Aug 2021 14:25:27 +0000SaltWireWinning an election on a promise to fix health care comes at a huge price. The question now, is how Premier Designate Tim Houston and the Progressive Conservatives will deliver on that and the other platform planks.187election,government,healthcare,majority,novascotia,pc,progressiveconservative,promises,saltwire,stephenmacneil,timhoustonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vaccines-passports-and-political-posturing--46128656https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46128656Tue, 17 Aug 2021 14:55:08 +0000SaltWireWith the Provincial Election campaign about to be decided, you can now start paying attention to the Federal Election. And unlike in Nova Scotia, you can count on mandatory vaccines and vaccine passports being much more of an issue.186divisive,election,federal,mandatory,minority,novascotia,passports,polarizing,provincial,saltwire,vaccinesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/election-mulligans-and-missteps--46114505https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46114505Mon, 16 Aug 2021 14:01:17 +0000SaltWirePoliticians and their handlers have done all they could and now it's up to voters like you and me to decide who will be premier of the next government. As political experts know, campaigns matter. And so do mistakes when it's your election to lose.181apologies,campaign,election,government,liberal,minority,missteps,mulligan,ndp,novascotia,pc,regrets,saltwirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/politicians-need-to-listen-to-the-experts--46081443https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46081443Fri, 13 Aug 2021 14:44:52 +0000SaltWireIt's easy to overlook the expertise that people gain from lived experiences. And it's sometimes even easier to feel bad for people because of their lot in life. But disability experts have been marginalized in our society, even after laws are changed...1932030,accesilbility,aprilhubbard,bill59,empathy,humanrights,novascotia,paulvienneau,saltwire,vickylevackfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pandemic-of-disinformation--46068334https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46068334Thu, 12 Aug 2021 14:44:52 +0000SaltWireSome doctors are reporting they have compassion fatigue from dealing with patients who are vaccine hesitant or are just not convinced of the public health risks of COVID. I know how from experience how draining it can be trying to debunk and educate...193compassion,debunk,denier,education,fatigue,hesitancy,novascotia,saltwire,vaccinefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-golden-hour-is-running-out--46053386https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46053386Wed, 11 Aug 2021 15:02:50 +0000SaltWireHealth care is always an election issue. And every party wants to assure us that they are going to be the ones to fix the problems. But when a Dartmouth man ends up laying on the ground for more than two hours waiting for an ambulance, there's a lot...184codecritical,election,goldenhour,healthcare,novascotia,paramedics,saltwirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/passports-and-noneya--46038638https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46038638Tue, 10 Aug 2021 14:26:16 +0000SaltWireIt's the campaign promise that will likely be appealing to the people who already are fully vaccinated. But for those who are on the edge, the ones keeping us from entering Phase 5, it won't likely get their vote.187controversial,election,health,noneya,novascotia,passport,promise,saltwire,scotiapassfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-uncommon-cold--46025122https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46025122Mon, 09 Aug 2021 14:32:52 +0000SaltWireI haven't taken a sick day in years. Until this past week. And I have to say, the anxiety I had was positive, even if the COVID test results came back as negative.189anxiety,cold,covid,flu,novascotia,publichealth,saltwire,sick,stigmafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-wake-up-call-about-back-to-school--45966744https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45966744Wed, 04 Aug 2021 14:32:43 +0000SaltWireOntario has released its plan for the return of students and staff this September. But in Nova Scotia, we are in the midst of a summer election campaign and no one is talking about what will happen here. And even with a new government about to be...180administration,campaign,covid,education,election,grantfrost,novascotia,plans,saltwirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-get-to-phase-5-in-nova-scotia--45951417https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45951417Tue, 03 Aug 2021 15:19:41 +0000SaltWireMore and more jurisdictions are easing their COVID restrictions as more of the population gets vaccinated. And when it comes to Nova Scotia, it's more of a slow and steady return to the way things were before the pandemic.180cases,covid,masks,newbrunswick,novascotia,pei,saltwire,spread,vaccinesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/step-back-shut-up-and-listen--45904040https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45904040Fri, 30 Jul 2021 14:39:04 +0000SaltWireSometimes we don't say what we mean and we don't get a chance to clarify. That happened to me in a meeting earlier this week. When it comes to female athletes, their clothing and their mental health, some of us need to step back, shut up and listen.180canada,clarity,clothing,doublestandard,gold,handball,medals,norweigan,olympics,piersmorgan,pink,saltwire,sexualization,supportfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-minority-of-movement-post-debate--45889647https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45889647Thu, 29 Jul 2021 14:19:26 +0000SaltWireThe first televised debate of the Nova Scotia election campaign won't likely sway anyone from their political position. And in the end, I can see us with a minority government after it all wraps up on August 17th.184cbc,conservative,garyburrill,iainrankin,liberal,minority,ndp,novascotia,owlshead,pc,politics,progressive,saltwire,timhoustonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/olympics-and-politics-in-a-pandemic--45873839https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45873839Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:43:16 +0000SaltWireThe Nova Scotia General Election is less than three weeks away. And so far it's been a pretty low key affair with very few people I know who are actually paying attention. Are you?181august17,boring,campaign,cbc,debate,election,leaders,novascotia,olympics,saltwirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/herd-immunity-from-the-vaccine-hesitant--45859084https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45859084Tue, 27 Jul 2021 15:09:41 +0000SaltWirePeople like me who got their vaccine were hoping it would help end the pandemic. But for a small percentage of society, they say it's their right to refuse. Maybe we should just give them what they were asking for in the beginning.186anti,communism,death,herdimmunity,lockdown,opinion,saltwire,sheep,vaccinationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/better-than-a-vaccine-passport--45845345https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45845345Mon, 26 Jul 2021 14:31:02 +0000SaltWireMost Canadians support vaccine passports for large events in their province. And it's even more relevant for us now that mandatory masks and other health measures are being eased in parts of the Maritimes. I have a simple way to figure out how I'll...185angusreid,immunity,maritimes,masks,newbrunswick,novascotia,passport,pei,saltwire,unvaccinated,vaccinefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-marathon-not-a-quarter-mile-sprint--45814906https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45814906Fri, 23 Jul 2021 14:54:32 +0000SaltWireFrance is looking to have people prove they have been vaccinated or have had a negative test result in order to attend public events. And with vaccination rates slowing, some are suggesting that might be a way to nudge the vaccine hesitant people...186dragracing,france,greenfield,herdimmunity,novascotia,nsdra,pandemic,passport,saltwire,sprint,vaccinefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-s-talk-about-sex-and-politics--45800617https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45800617Thu, 22 Jul 2021 14:49:34 +0000SaltWireThere's a famous quote that there's no place for the state in the bedrooms of the nation. And the story of a Dartmouth woman who was forced to step aside as the Liberal candidate shows how there are still conversations that need to be had.180campaign,election,ingraham,novascotia,onlyfans,politics,robyn,saltwire,sexuality,shame,withdrawfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-always-get-the-government-we-deserve--45786321https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45786321Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:48:00 +0000SaltWireIf the first five days are any indication, the partisan followers will be digging dirt and flinging mud for the rest of the election campaign. And it won't surprise me if people tune out, even more than usual.184campaign,election,mudslinging,novascotia,politics,saltwire,scandal,supressionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/slippery-slope-of-social-media-scrutiny--45770926https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45770926Tue, 20 Jul 2021 14:27:59 +0000SaltWireSocial media has apparently scuttled the hopes of one candidate in the first few days of the Nova Scotia general election. And there are calls for another to be removed. But both are suggesting the Liberals and Progressive Conservatives had the...195candidates,election,judging,media,novascotia,ousted,saltwire,social,vettingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-second-worst-kept-secret--45756911https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45756911Mon, 19 Jul 2021 14:24:23 +0000SaltWireLike it or not, you'll be seeing and hearing from politicians for the next four weeks now that the general election campaign is underway. And when he made the call over the weekend, Liberal Leader Iain Rankin wasn't wrong when he said it was the worst...180august17,candidates,election,government,iainrankin,novascotia,saltwire,secret,spending,usualfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/not-all-heroes-wear-capes-some-make-masks--45724421https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45724421Fri, 16 Jul 2021 13:29:24 +0000SaltWireIt's been unlike anything any of us have experienced in our lifetime. And dealing with the challenges of the public health restrictions has brought out the best and worst in some people. I thought instead of dwelling on the negative, we should take...183drstrang,halifaxmutualaid,health,heroes,maritimetartan,masks,novascotia,pandemic,positivity,saltwire,salute,soulsharbour,thanksfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/playing-the-same-old-pre-election-game--45708549https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45708549Thu, 15 Jul 2021 14:39:14 +0000SaltWireAnother day closer to the provincial election with another government announcement. Premier Iain Rankin says the spending and programs have nothing to do with the pending vote. And he claims he'll catch up to the aggressive campaigning of the other...181campaign,cynical,election,novascotia,politics,premierrankin,saltwire,skeptical,stateofemergency,writfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/being-better-humans-during-the-reopening--45693983https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45693983Wed, 14 Jul 2021 14:47:14 +0000SaltWireNova Scotian are now entering the fourth phase of the reopening plan that includes full capacity and regular hours at restaurants and other businesses. And there's a lesson I learned in a recent post from a couple who were served a teachable moment....180bekind,dining,halifax,lessons,newfoundland,novascotia,phase4,restaurant,restrictions,saltwire,stjohn's,tippingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/carrots-and-sticks-for-the-unvaccinated--45680957https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45680957Tue, 13 Jul 2021 14:32:39 +0000SaltWireNova Scotia has opened it's first drop in vaccination clinic for people over 18 for their first or second shot. And while access and availability can get us closer to herd immunity, some people are going to refuse to take a shot. How are we going to...180drstrang,hesitancy,incentive,novascotia,passport,penalty,privilidges,rates,rights,saltwire,twoshots,vaccinationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-abundance-of-caution-can-be-good-for-business--45667509https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45667509Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:38:57 +0000SaltWireA woman from Ontario is complaining about being turned away from a South Shore Resort because of their policy to only allow guests from Atlantic Canada. There are a few other details of the story that had me thinking about the reopening plans as we...189beach,bubble,business,covid,guests,novascotia,point,private,queenscounty,resort,restrictions,saltwire,vaccination,whitefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/things-i-don-t-want-to-see-go-back-to-normal--45639640https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45639640Fri, 09 Jul 2021 15:54:46 +0000SaltWireSometimes you need to take a moment and reflect and reevaluate things after a life changing event. And if COVID taught me anything, it's that there are some things from the past 15 months that I may want to see continue into the future.181groceries,mask,normal,novascotia,pandemic,reflecting,restrictions,saltwire,thinking,vaccinefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/voter-turnout-and-political-atheists--45626547https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45626547Thu, 08 Jul 2021 14:52:56 +0000SaltWireAll of the signs are pointing to a summer election in Nova Scotia. And traditionally, governing parties in democracies without fixed date elections know incumbents have a advantage if the turnout is lower. Who are the real losers if fewer than one out...180apathy,cynicism,democracy,election,incumbant,novascotia,politicalatheism,polls,saltwire,voterturnoutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/side-effects-and-gratitude--45614194https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45614194Wed, 07 Jul 2021 14:54:24 +0000SaltWireI'm seeing a few people reporting side effects from both of their vaccinations and others are are anxious about getting the shot because of that. Maybe the people who had no adverse affects should be speaking up to help the ones who may be vaccine...181covid,goodnews,gratitude,human,immunity,nature,saltwire,selfpreservation,sideeffect,vaccinefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/short-circuiting-scandal-without-addressing-issues--45597558https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45597558Tue, 06 Jul 2021 15:20:48 +0000SaltWirePremier Iain Rankin chose to make an announcement about his past behaviour during the COVID briefing on Monday. What we didn't hear was something Doctor Robert Strang has been talking about for years. That there is a culture of over-drinking in Nova...180charges,communications,drinking,driving,election,iainrankin,messaging,novascotia,overconsumption,politics,saltwire,scandalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/double-doses-and-doorsteps--45582914https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45582914Mon, 05 Jul 2021 14:11:46 +0000SaltWireMore Nova Scotians are re-booking their second vaccination up to a couple of months earlier than originally scheduled. And that's bringing us closer to candidate door-knocking and a provincial election call.181candidates,doorstep,election,fixeddate,iainrankin,jimvibert,johndemont,mandate,novascotia,politics,saltwirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-are-treaty-people--45550662https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45550662Fri, 02 Jul 2021 15:11:48 +0000SaltWireI think we are truly on a path to Truth and Reconciliation. Five years after Gord Downie of the Tragically Hip urged us all to do better, I believe we are moving towards the Canada we need to be if we want to be Treaty People.270canadaday,gorddownie,hip,july1,novascotia,reconciliation,residentialschools,saltwire,tragically,treaty,trudeau,truthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/countdown-to-second-shot-selfie--45510219https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45510219Wed, 30 Jun 2021 14:35:54 +0000SaltWireWith the additional vaccination clinics and extended hours, a lot of people are happy to be receiving their second shot. And I'm also looking forward to being fully vaccinated in two weeks, after I get my second dose later today. I'm warning you in...181countdown,covid,doubledose,novascotia,pandemic,saltwire,secondshot,selfie,vaccinefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/knowing-better-and-doing-better--45494362https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45494362Tue, 29 Jun 2021 14:56:31 +0000SaltWireDo you feel with all the questions about Canada and its historical record, it would be best to cancel Canada Day this year? Would your answer today be different than it was last year? Or how about last week? That's why some people are taking issue...181canadaday,cancel,flags,graves,indian,leger,novascotia,opinion,poll,residential,saltwire,schools,tristanhopper,unmarkedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/calls-to-action-for-proud-canadians--45478778https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45478778Mon, 28 Jun 2021 14:06:59 +0000SaltWireLast week's announcement of the discovery of remains at the site of a former Residential School in Saskatchewan had me thinking back on my first Canada Day memories. And there is a lot to take away from the words and challenge from First Nations Chief...185acts,buffalodays,callstoaction,canadaday,challenge,inherit,mmiw,novascotia,recommendations,reconciliation,regina,saltwire,saskatchewan,survivors,truthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matching-penalties--45441242https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45441242Fri, 25 Jun 2021 14:38:32 +0000SaltWireThe puck has taken a few strange bounces but it's hard to say who will get the win. If this week was any indication, we're in for a rock 'em, sock 'em series in the sport of politics in Nova Scotia.183border,elizabethsmithmccrossin,iainrankin,mattbrand,newbrunswick,novascotia,politics,saltwire,sports,timhoustonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/houston-we-have-a-problem--45427113https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45427113Thu, 24 Jun 2021 15:22:03 +0000SaltWireThe pending provincial election was likely behind a lot of the political theatre we saw in Nova Scotia this week. But for a Progressive Conservative leader, there was only one option for Tim Houston. And today he took it.183caucus,election,elizabethsmith-mccrossin,expulsion,iainrankin,liberals,newbrunswick,novascotia,politics,progressiveconservative,saltwirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bordering-on-the-ridiculous--45411961https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45411961Wed, 23 Jun 2021 14:53:31 +0000SaltWireThere's a lot of anger and frustration following the easing of travel restrictions in Atlantic Canada. And it would seem there's a lack of clarity on a few important issues surrounding the protesters and the blockade at the New Brunswick Nova Scotia...185atlanticbubble,blockade,communication,covid,iainrankin,newbrunswick,novascotia,saltwire,stevemurphy,thirdwave,travelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/zero-cases-is-a-shot-of-optimism--45397986https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45397986Tue, 22 Jun 2021 14:49:44 +0000SaltWireThere's a lot of optimism after the announcement that there were no new cases of COVID in the Maritimes yesterday. The province also noted the 800-thousandth dose was administered. With with the military setting up a vaccination clinic at the Halifax...185800-thousand,army,atlanticbubble,conventioncenter,dropinvaccine,jimvibert,lockdown,nonewcases,optimism,results,saltwire,sciencebased,vaccinationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-can-only-hide-or-reveal-history-not-erase-it--45386314https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45386314Mon, 21 Jun 2021 15:24:28 +0000SaltWireThere's lots to be thankful for; a second vaccine appointment and new and active COVID cases dropping. We can also be thankful for the chance to celebrate Peace and Friendship and more education on National Indigenous People's Day.186fathersday,firstnations,halifax,kjipuktuk,lessons,mi'kmaq,racism,reconciliation,saltwire,solstace,summer,turtleislandfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tit-for-tat-mister-premier--45355999https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45355999Fri, 18 Jun 2021 14:41:15 +0000SaltWireNova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin says he was caught off guard with New Brunswick's decision to reopen its border to all Canadians. We know how you feel Premier.178blainehiggs,borders,bubble,communication,covid,iainrankin,newbrunswick,novascotia,reopening,restrictions,saltwirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kai-matthews-and-parental-grief--45341438https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45341438Thu, 17 Jun 2021 15:04:50 +0000SaltWireWhat would you do if you lost a child to illness? It's the type of situation no one imagines but it's the tragedy that one family is dealing with. And I would hope the passing of Kai Matthew's will help others in the future.188advocacy,covid,death,education,family,grief,kaimatthews,loss,love,meningitis,saltwirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-summer-like-no-other--45325641https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45325641Wed, 16 Jun 2021 14:30:13 +0000SaltWireThe booking site for people to be able to get their second COVID vaccination crashed earlier this week because of the demand. I think we're all looking forward to a summer like no other. Or at least one that's nothing like last year's.182atlantic,bubble,covid,health,lottomax,novascotia,phase2,public,restrictions,saltwire,summer,vaccinesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/progressophobia-and-canada-day--45311341https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45311341Tue, 15 Jun 2021 15:36:44 +0000SaltWireUS Comedian Bill Maher has his thoughts on the "woke left" of today when it comes to cancel culture and systemic racism. For some, it's the inability to recognize the progress that's been made over a generation, in spite of the evidence. It doesn't...184billmaher,canadaday,cancelculture,indigenous,left,novascotia,progressophobia,residentialschools,saltwire,smoking,tolerance,wokefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/less-traffic-more-life--45294548https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45294548Mon, 14 Jun 2021 13:51:04 +0000SaltWireWith Nova Scotia about to lift some restrictions as we enter the second phase of reopening, some workers are hoping for a hybrid workspace. And if we have a chance to reduce our eliminate our commute to work, what will that do for employers?191angusreid,commute,covid,novascotia,saltwire,satisfaction,survey,traffic,workingfromhome,worklifebalancefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/simmering-summer-plans--45261512https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45261512Fri, 11 Jun 2021 14:23:54 +0000SaltWireThere's a lot of pressure on the Nova Scotia government to push along the reopening plans before the summer tourism season. In spite of the economic challenges, I just don't see Premier Rankin writing another cheque that can't be cashed because of the...189atlantic,bubble,drstrang,epidemiology,novascotia,premierrankin,pressure,reopening,saltwire,summer,tourism,vacationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bon-voyage-theodore-too--45246270https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45246270Thu, 10 Jun 2021 12:58:23 +0000SaltWireA lot of people are sharing their memories of Theodore Too as the life-size tug with the big red hat leaves for its new home in Ontario. Mine are about the people behind the project and the impact it had on my family.184andrewcochrane,bigharbour,bigredhat,bridgewater,dayspring,dennydoherty,halifax,memories,novascotia,ontario,saltwire,snydersshipyard,theodoretoofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/peace-and-friendship-and-daniel-paul--45231643https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45231643Wed, 09 Jun 2021 15:22:38 +0000SaltWireHalifax council has voted unanimously to change the name of a park that had previously recognized Halifax Founder Edward Cornwallis. With this comes the end of a decades long fight by author and Mi'kmaq Elder Dan Paul over the former Governor's place...189cornwallis,danielpaul,firstnations,genocide,history,mmiw,peaceandfriendship,reconciliation,residentialschool,saltwire,treaty,unitednationsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cancel-canada-day--45216070https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45216070Tue, 08 Jun 2021 15:25:15 +0000SaltWire#CancelCanadaDay was trending on twitter after the discovery of the remains of 215 First Nations children at a former Residential School in BC. How do we get a grip on our past and our present?192canadaday,cornwallis,indianact,novascotia,orangeshirtday,reconciliation,residentialschools,ryerson,saltwire,september30,sirjohnamacdonald,systemicracism,truthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fare-thee-well-mister-murphy--45199953https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45199953Mon, 07 Jun 2021 14:09:42 +0000SaltWireHe was known as the man who gave the gas predictions every week. But he was also a loving father, grandfather and devoted Habs fan. We should all be so lucky as to embrace life like George Murphy did.18610-4,cab,cbradio,consumer,dispatch,fair,gas,george,group,habs,labrador,murphy,newfoundland,ntv,prices,saltwire,sealcove,stjohn's,vocmfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/frank-discussion-about-the-911-tapes--45166838https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45166838Fri, 04 Jun 2021 15:27:06 +0000SaltWireAn online petition is calling for a Halifax-based magazine to remove 911 audio recordings from the night of the Portapique massacre from its website. There's a difference between supporting the right to know, and doing the right thing.181911calls,frank,laws,massacre,novascotia,portapique,privacy,saltwire,sensationalism,victimsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/knowledge-and-power--45152316https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45152316Thu, 03 Jun 2021 15:58:14 +0000SaltWireA team captured the moment when Nova Scotia administered the 600-thousandth COVID-19 vaccine earlier today. There are often communication challenges when it comes to government policy and direction. And as good as things look in our province, there...195600-thousand,colemacdonald,control,drstrang,globalpandemic,iainrankin,information,power,saltwire,vaccinesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mixing-vaccines--45136987https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45136987Wed, 02 Jun 2021 15:18:53 +0000SaltWireIn spite of the anxiety over the potential side-effects of AstraZeneca vaccines, things are looking up. According to real world studies and research out of Dalhousie University, having two different types of vaccine might actually give some of us the...189astrazeneca,chris,dalhousie,immunity,immunology,microbiology,mixed,mrna,novascotia,richardson,saltwire,vaccinations,viralvectorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-t-argue-with-the-numbers--45123347https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45123347Tue, 01 Jun 2021 15:37:00 +0000SaltWireUncertainty has been a way of life since the start of the Global Pandemic 15 months ago. Even though some people are critical of the decisions and reversal of some of the announcements, the numbers don't lie.182covid,election,epidemiology,iainrankin,minority,novascotia,nstu,saltwire,schools,thirdwave,vaccinesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/all-children-matter--45109218https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45109218Mon, 31 May 2021 14:53:36 +0000SaltWireThe disturbing discovery of the remains of 215 First Nations children at a former Residential School in BC has upset many people around the world. But the Missing Children were already a disturbing part of our Canadian history.185215,canada,casimir,firstnations,indigenous,kamloops,novascotia,residentialschools,saltwire,secwépemc,tk’emlúps,truthandreconciliationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dinner-for-two-for-now--45078818https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45078818Fri, 28 May 2021 15:11:10 +0000SaltWireWhat are you hoping to hear from Premier Iain Rankin and Doctor Strang? Some of the restrictions are expected to be lifted soon after the third wave of Coronavirus in Nova Scotia. What's on your menu?185easing,familymeal,friends,gatherings,lockdown,normal,restrictions,saltwire,workingfromhomefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rule-followers-and-breakers--45063767https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45063767Thu, 27 May 2021 14:24:17 +0000SaltWireIt's hard not to see the effect the public health orders have had on slowing the current spread of Coronavirus. But it's also understandable that some self-starters are seeing a different threat from the lockdown.189boxstores,businessclosure,cfib,corporations,covid,lockdown,novascotia,publichealth,rulefollower,saltwire,smallbusiness,snitch,threatfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-live-and-vaccinated-studio-audience--45048911https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45048911Wed, 26 May 2021 14:39:05 +0000SaltWireAn opinion poll from the Angus Reid Institute suggests most of us would agree to a vaccine passport for travelling internationally and between the US and Canada. But what is less clear is a consensus on mandatory vaccines for public events and even...189liveperformance,newnormal,novascotia,saltwire,stephencolbert,studioaudience,thearts,thelateshow,vaccinepassportfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/front-line-families-at-risk--45026460https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45026460Tue, 25 May 2021 14:27:32 +0000SaltWireCOVID-19 hit close to home with a friend announcing he's in hospital and is being treated. While Asif Illyas recovers, he wants more protection for front line workers who are helping others, but putting their own families at risk.196asifillyas,coronavirus,frontlineworker,novascotia,oxygen,protection,recovery,saltwire,vaccination,wavethreefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-really-how-are-you-doing--44950277https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44950277Fri, 21 May 2021 14:23:49 +0000SaltWireMental health statistics will tell us there are many who are struggling right now. And the hardest thing to know is that there are people who aren't able to ask for the help they need.186addictions,camh,mentalhealth,mentalwellness,novascotia,saltwire,schizophrenia,struggle,success,support,treatmentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-choice-is-a-blazes-priviledge-right-now--44930041https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44930041Thu, 20 May 2021 15:01:36 +0000SaltWireIt doesn't have the same snap as Stephen McNeil's catchphrase of "Stay the Blazes Home". But Doctor Strang isn't fooling around when it comes to the Victoria Day long weekend and the spread of COVID-19.180camping,cottage,covid,may24,outbreak,privilidge,publichealth,saltwire,staytheblazeshome,victoriadayfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lockdown-lessons--44910972https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44910972Wed, 19 May 2021 14:47:10 +0000SaltWireWe're learning asymptomatic testing and the severe restrictions are playing a part in slowing the spread of COVID-19 in this third wave. And not all lessons are easy to learn.191asymptomatictesting,exposurenotification,graduation,lessons,lockdown,novascotia,recovery,restrictions,saltwire,thirdwavefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lockdown-lag-and-a-little-good-news--44893671https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44893671Tue, 18 May 2021 15:06:08 +0000SaltWireHuge container ships and a spirited sign war. What can we find when we stop our doom-scrolling?202diversion,doomscrolling,escape,goodnews,mentalwellness,novascotia,pandemicfatigue,saltwirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-well-jenn-casey--44871695https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44871695Mon, 17 May 2021 14:06:30 +0000SaltWireA year ago today, we were also in a pandemic lock down. And it's hard to believe it was also the day we lost Captain Jennifer Casey.185bewell,crash,jenncasey,meggroff,memories,novascotia,operationinspiration,saltwire,snowbirds,spokesperson,thehabs,themooseheadsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doing-nothing-to-help--44814721https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44814721Fri, 14 May 2021 15:06:25 +0000SaltWireWhat do "No mow May" and the Freedom Protests have in common? Sometimes doing nothing is the best chance we have.191covid,doingnothing,freedomprotest,inconvenience,lockdown,nomowmay,novascotia,publichealth,restrictions,saltwirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-ll-say-what-dr-strang-hasn-t-about-astrazeneca--44792947https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44792947Thu, 13 May 2021 15:01:53 +0000SaltWireI have had only minor criticisms of Public Health throughout the pandemic during the past year. But after the announcement about AstraZeneca on May 12th, I'll say what Dr. Strang hasn't.210astrazeneca,bestvaccine,drstrang,firstoneoffered,genx,mrna,novascotia,publichealth,rightchoice,saltwire,vaccinesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pandemic-sports-have-spawned-some-strange-pivots--44773310https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44773310Wed, 12 May 2021 14:57:57 +0000SaltWireLots of chatter and excitement about the Leafs and the Habs in the Stanley Cup playoffs. But fighting back against the pandemic is a bigger "sport" that has spawned some strange pivots.186cassiecampbellpascal,conspiracy,hockey,montreal,nhl,saltwire,stanleycup,toronto,virusshedding,zztopfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-shoot-the-messenger--44754279https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44754279Tue, 11 May 2021 14:59:33 +0000SaltWireAs we all lean into the second massive lock down in this third wave of Coronavirus, it's easy to forget we're all in this together.197democracy,dontshootthemessenger,informationage,media,novascotia,opposition,patience,saltwire,towncrier,westminsterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stay-with-the-herd--44736690https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44736690Mon, 10 May 2021 15:21:23 +0000SaltWireAs the Nova Scotia wave three lock down continues, there are people claiming the rule followers are wrong for following the herd. But we know how that works for zebras and why blending in can make all of the difference when it comes to survival.186charterchallenge,conspiracies,farmzoo,herd,lockdown,novascotia,oaklawn,safety,saltwire,zebrasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-the-sheeple--44681766https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44681766Fri, 07 May 2021 14:56:22 +0000SaltWireAs the positive case count continues to hit new records and anti-lockdown protestors are planning more rallies, I'm optimistic. And a chewing gum commercial is a great source for inspiration.195chewinggum,grateful,novascotia,optimism,saltwire,science,sheeple,vaccinefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/covid-dreams-and-vaccines--44661573https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44661573Thu, 06 May 2021 14:25:48 +0000SaltWireDoctor Strang and the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness didn't do much to help us sort out the mixed messages about AstraZeneca and the mRNA vaccines. Telling people to discuss it with their health provider or pharmacist didn't help the...180astrazeneca,choice,covid,dreams,generationx,healthandwellness,lockdown,mrna,novascotia,saltwire,unfilledappointments,vaccinehesitancyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/simply-complicated--44644507https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44644507Wed, 05 May 2021 14:59:18 +0000SaltWireIt's so easy to be sure of everything when it's so easy to find people who agree with you. And for COVID deniers and free speech advocates, we sometimes have to know that we just don't know everything.204ambulancefees,cassiecampbell,complicated,covid,donaldtrump,intolerance,novascotia,quarantine,saltwire,simple,tolerance,unknownfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/naci-and-the-first-one-offered--44625466https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44625466Tue, 04 May 2021 14:54:11 +0000SaltWireThe agency tasked with giving advice on immunization in Canada is delivering mixed messages when it comes to AstraZeneca and the so-called preferred vaccines. But isn't the reward still greater than the risk?189astrazeneca,covidclots,justintrudeau,mrna,naci,publichealthagency,risk,saltwire,stroke,vaccinefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/agreeing-to-disagree--44608906https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44608906Mon, 03 May 2021 15:14:28 +0000SaltWireIt's a hyper-aggressive social media moment where we just can't accept opinions that differ from our own. While people can be upset when it threatens herd immunity, I say let's just stay physically distanced if we can't agree on the basics.192agreetodisagree,antimask,casecount,freedomrally,herdimmunity,novascotia,polarizing,publichealth,saltwire,virusfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thank-you-science--44573684https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44573684Fri, 30 Apr 2021 14:42:00 +0000SaltWirePeople between the ages of 40 and 54 are now allowed to apply for an appointment to get the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine. And as of this morning, I am booked for my shot.199astrazeneca,cohorts,covid,genx,naci,novascotia,saltwire,science,vaccinefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cassie-campbell-pascall-is-offside--44557404https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44557404Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:13:49 +0000SaltWireIn the midst of the largest transmission of Coronavirus in Nova Scotia, Premier Iain Rankin is being criticized for the cancellation of the Women's World Hockey Championship. I'm sorry Cassie Campbell-Pascall, no apology is necessary.203apology,cancellation,cassiecampbell,cassiecampbellpascall,covid19,hnic,hockey,novascotia,saltwire,thirdwave,womensworldhockeyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/volunteer-the-deniers--44539748https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44539748Wed, 28 Apr 2021 15:14:25 +0000SaltWireIt's going to take hard work to get our case count back down to where it was before the third wave. And with the military and others volunteering to help with testing, maybe we should ask the non-believers to step up.189covid,death,deniers,lockdown,military,novascotia,saltwire,testing,thirdwave,volunteersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/variants-and-vaccines--44513482https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44513482Tue, 27 Apr 2021 15:33:56 +0000SaltWireWe could hit a daily count of 200 positive cases a day before the public health circuit breakers start to make a difference. The variants are more contagious and the vaccines are going to help, but we need to focus on our circle to get things under...193bepositive,bubbles,community,covid,dr.lisabarrett,novascotia,publichealth,recordcases,saltwire,spread,staynegative,vaccine,variants,virusfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rights-and-responsiibilities--44490455https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44490455Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:04:59 +0000SaltWireOur third wave hasn't crested yet and more restrictions are likely as public health officials try and keep Coronavirus from spreading any further. And in spite of anti-lock down protests and pandemic fatigue, most Nova Scotians are more than happy to...190adolescent,circuitbreaker,coronavirus,novascotia,optimism,pandemic,responsibilities,rights,rules,saltwire,spread,testing,thirdwave,twoweeksfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/negative-circuit-breakers--44455084https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44455084Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:58:12 +0000SaltWireOnce again we are facing dramatic actions by public health to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Stopping the negativity from spreading is much bigger challenge.200circuitbreaker,covid,halifax,hrm,lockdown,negativity,novascotia,pandemic,saltwire,testing,virusspreadfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-front-line--44436181https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44436181Thu, 22 Apr 2021 14:14:06 +0000SaltWireThere are stories of variants of concern, community spread and asymptomatic testing in the news today. And the front line in the fight against COVID-19 is moving from the hospitals into our neighbourhoods.190communityspread,compassion,covid,frontline,healthcare,novascotia,saltwire,testing,travelrestrictions,variants,vigilancefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cameras-matter--44422091https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44422091Wed, 21 Apr 2021 14:30:46 +0000SaltWireAlmost three decades after the police officers who beat Rodney King were acquitted of using excessive force, a jury convicted former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin of killing George Floyd. And we can give credit to the unblinking eye of...209blm,cameras,conviction,derekchauvin,georgefloyd,heavydutylifting,inequitable,justice,murder,racisim,rodneyking,saltwirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/budgeting-for-your-vote--44407240https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44407240Tue, 20 Apr 2021 14:17:38 +0000SaltWireWhile the Federal Government introduced its first budget since being elected in 2019, the Nova Scotia budget passed on the final day of the Spring Sitting. Let's talk about who has the power in an election budget.187choices,chrystiafreeland,election,federalbudget,iainrankin,incumbant,minorityparliament,novascotia,pandemic,provincialbudget,saltwire,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/left-behind--44391548https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44391548Mon, 19 Apr 2021 13:58:52 +0000SaltWireOne year later and families are still grieving and processing the loss of their loved ones. And there is a great opportunity for empathy and compassion as the healing happens.199anniversary,familyloss,grattitude,grief,massacre,novascotia,novascotiaremembers,novascotiastrong,portapique,rcmp,saltwire,victims,virtualvigilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dante-george-and-chief-kinsella--44359116https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44359116Fri, 16 Apr 2021 14:04:41 +0000SaltWirePolicing is difficult. And so is being Black when it comes to interacting with them. And Police leadership is taking responsibility and action when it comes to addressing systemic racism.199conspiracy,dauntewright,georgefloyd,halifaxpubliclibrary,journalism,justice,novascotia,opinion,policing,responsibility,saltwire,sarahpokofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vaccine-selfies--44345446https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44345446Thu, 15 Apr 2021 14:15:37 +0000SaltWireMost of us are ready to get our vaccine as soon as possible. And that's even with the media stories about potential side effects with some of the particular manufacturers. Narrative Research asked Maritimers about that, their hesitancy and their...191atlanticprovinces,hesitancy,narrativeresearch,novascotia,polling,publicopinion,saltwire,satisfaction,selfie,vaccinefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bursting-bubbles--44330784https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44330784Wed, 14 Apr 2021 13:01:52 +0000SaltWireWhat used to be described as "erring on the side of caution" has become "happening out of an abundance of caution". And the decision in March to have a quasi-bubble was an error based on hope.192activevirus,atlanticbubble,brucemackinnon,caution,drstrang,gaillethbridge,may3,mixedmessages,quarantine,saltwire,selfisolation,variantsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/scales-of-justice-in-a-cyber-world--44318255https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44318255Tue, 13 Apr 2021 14:59:07 +0000SaltWireWhen Kenzie Thornhill posted an image of another student wearing a t-shirt promoting rape culture, she was suspended from school and was threatened with a charge of cyberbullying. That has since been overturned, but aren't we missing a teachable...191carceralfeminism,cyberbullying,cybersafetyact,fairness,justice,kenziethornhill,novascotia,rehteah,saltwire,suspension,westkingshighfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/community-spread--44303289https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44303289Mon, 12 Apr 2021 14:26:09 +0000SaltWireEven with the increase in cases over the past few weeks, Nova Scotians are faring well when it comes to keeping safe from COVID-19. The willingness of so many people to get tested shows over the weekend shows a tremendous community spirit even with...197communityspirit,communityspread,covid,lunenburg,masks,negativity,ontario,quebec,queens,saltwire,slipperyslope,spiking,testing,vaccinationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-state-of-states-of-emergency--44271784https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44271784Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:44:37 +0000SaltWireNova Scotia has done a much more successful job at controlling the spread of COVID 19 than other provinces. What is the proper balance of democratic process and the powers under the State of Emergency when it comes to housing issues?188brucemackinnon,chuckporter,emergencyact,novascotia,ontario,opinion,pandemic,renoviction,saltwire,stateofemergencyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/democracy-is-messy--44257508https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44257508Thu, 08 Apr 2021 14:52:10 +0000SaltWireIt will take months, if not years before council gets a report on an independent review of the integrated policing model in Halifax Regional Municipality. Let's give them credit for keeping this conversation going.180blacklivesmatter,democracy,halifax,halifaxregionalpolice,hrm,independentreview,institutionalracism,lisablackburn,novascotia,rcmp,robertfkennedy,ruralvsurban,saltwire,streetchecks,tonymancini,winstonchurchillfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stay-negative-but-be-positive--44240699https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44240699Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:07:17 +0000SaltWireBeing COVID negative is taking on an entirely different meaning a year into the pandemic. It's not a surprise given the sacrifices and struggles people have been dealing with, but we were warned this might happen.184atlanticbubble,covid,drstrang,freedomrally,negative,novascotia,overreaction,pandemic,positive,restrictions,saltwire,whofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/covid-tested--44220423https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44220423Tue, 06 Apr 2021 14:53:42 +0000SaltWireSome of you may have had several COVID tests already. I just had my second. Full credit to public health staff for making it easy and (relatively) pain free. Too bad the same can't be said for people trying to get their COVID Vaccine.189communityhealth,covidtesting,covidvaccine,healthcard,novascotia,nurses,opinion,publichealth,qtip,rapidtest,saltwire,screening,sheldonmacleod,swabfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/covid-complacency--44204096https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44204096Mon, 05 Apr 2021 13:47:36 +0000SaltWireMore than half of the 20 new COVID cases reported by public health over the Easter weekend were outside of HRM. Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia's chief medical officer of health urged us on Friday not to become complacent. A good lesson for all of us.183811,complacency,covid,guidelines,hrm,infection,lunenburgqueens,mask,novascotia,positivecases,protocols,publichealth,rapidtesting,saltwirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cancel-culture--44146256https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44146256Thu, 01 Apr 2021 14:29:29 +0000SaltWireDescription - A Halifax school is removing the name of Canada's first Prime Minister in the spirit of reconciliation. Some critics are calling this cancel culture, claiming if we don't learn from history, we're doomed to repeat it. I say, they are...191cancelculture,doingbetter,education,empathy,firstnations,halifax,indigenous,novascotia,primeminister,reconcilliation,residentialschools,saltwire,schools,sirjohnamacdonaldfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/police-investigating-police--44130361https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44130361Wed, 31 Mar 2021 13:59:26 +0000SaltWireThere's a perception that police are investigating police when matters are referred to the Serious Incident Response Team. Nova Scotia put a retired judge in charge of the team but still relies on seconded officers to carry out investigations. Would...185cacchione,charges,felix,hrp,iiobc,investigate,judge,justice,novascotia,police,prosecutor,rcmp,ronaldjmacdonald,saltwire,santinarao,sirtfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rethinking-racism--44115543https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44115543Tue, 30 Mar 2021 14:18:16 +0000SaltWireTwice yesterday I heard comments in the media defending the actions of police officers saying they were just doing what they were trained to do. One was in a statement from the union representing Halifax Police officers and the other was the lawyer...203africannovascotian,black,bodyworncameras,cellphonevideo,derekchauvin,diversity,georgefloyd,highspeedchase,humans,mayannfrancis,media,minneapolis,novascotia,perspective,racisim,raymondsheppard,reporting,saltwirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blm-and-accountability--44098709https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44098709Mon, 29 Mar 2021 14:08:25 +0000SaltWireHalifax Police Chief Dan Kinsella has put an officer on administrative duties after an incident captured on cellphone became public over the weekend. How does this square with the apologies, marches and the public stand by HRP on the Black Lives...191902gamechangers,apologies,blm,cellphone,chiefdankinsella,compliance,dericosymonds,georgefloyd,halifax,halifaxpolice,handsup,novascotia,saltwire,shooting,streetchecks,threats,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/budgets-elections-and-toll-roads--44062500https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44062500Fri, 26 Mar 2021 14:25:40 +0000SaltWireIt turns out the leak of budget information was exactly what the government wanted us to know. But there is still a mystery about the fees on the province's only toll highway and when, if ever, they'll be removed.189232milliondollars,budget,cobequidpass,election,labikousoulis,mytake,novascotia,p-3funding,removingtolls,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,tollhighwayfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/budget-leaks-and-lockups--44048225https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44048225Thu, 25 Mar 2021 14:32:33 +0000SaltWireAre you on the edge of your seat waiting for the latest details from the Nova Scotia budget? Me neither, but I am part of the budget lockup. And a person "with knowledge of the document" already leaked everything the government wanted us to hear.196budget,details,government,labikousoulis,leaks,lockup,novascotia,penalties,reporters,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,thecanadianpressfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/scraping-sludge-and-scrapping-biodiversity--44033302https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44033302Wed, 24 Mar 2021 14:08:46 +0000SaltWireNova Scotia's government held two contradictory positions on the environment this week. Iain Rankin held firm on the cleanup of Boat Harbour but backed off on the Biodiversity Act. Don't we deserve to know why?189a'se'k,bill4,biodiversity,cleanup,contradiction,environment,facts,forestry,iainrankin,industrycapture,northernpulp,novascotia,pictoulandingfirstnation,saltwire,speciesatriskfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vaccines-and-pulp-mills--44017217https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44017217Tue, 23 Mar 2021 15:07:59 +0000SaltWireWe're at the bottom of the list when it comes to getting our population with at least one shot of the COVID-19 vaccination. But it's not the only story I wanted to talk about, given the latest from Northern Pulp and the cleanup of Boat Harbour.201boatharbour,cleanup,effluent,environmental,inequity,newfoundland,novascotia,pictou,pictoulandingfirstnation,pollution,reconcilliation,saltwire,sludge,taxpayers,vaccinefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-strang-s-reversal--44001652https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44001652Mon, 22 Mar 2021 14:36:47 +0000SaltWireAccording to Dr. Strang "all of our emergency first responders who have the potential to be first on scene for a medical event, whether they're police, fire, paramedics, are going to be treated the same in terms of their access to vaccination." I say...180drstrang,emergencyresponder,equity,fire,novascotia,over70,over80,paramedics,phasetwo,police,reversal,saltwire,union,vaccination,volunteer,waityourturnfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/diagnosis-racism--43962810https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43962810Fri, 19 Mar 2021 14:43:13 +0000SaltWireAn internal medicine resident in Halifax had an uncomfortable interaction with a patient recently. He refused treatment from her saying he wanted a white doctor. Her reaction speaks volumes about the culture in health care.185abuse,doctorsnovascotia,halifax,healthcare,hijab,hospital,novascotia,patientcare,racism,saltwire,socialjusticewarriorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gas-price-prediction-magic--43948342https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43948342Thu, 18 Mar 2021 14:58:15 +0000SaltWireWe're not at a record high, but experts are telling us to brace for another increase at the pumps. So is anyone else wondering how they decide how much to charge us?188consumergroup,demand,forfairgasprices,georgemurphy,newfoundlandlabrador,novascotia,oilprices,opec,regulated,saltwire,save,sheldonmacleod,slowdown,supply,taxesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/time-for-elliot-page-to-be-happy--43933872https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43933872Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:50:09 +0000SaltWireHalifax born Elliot Page made a huge impact when he came out publicly as trans last December. And this week, he is featured on the cover of TIME magazine. Why is this a big deal?209authenticself,cisgender,elliotpage,genderdysphoria,halifax,happy,nodeadname,novascotia,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,stpatricksday,timemagazine,transfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-best-vaccine-is-the-first-one-offered--43917418https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43917418Tue, 16 Mar 2021 14:29:24 +0000SaltWireImmunology experts say concerns over potential side effects of the AstraZeneca vaccine are a sign the system of checks and balances is working. The key to community immunity is taking the first shot offered.188astrazeneca,bloodclots,covid,eu,iainrankin,immunization,justintrudeau,moderna,naci,novascotia,over18,over65,pfizer,publichealth,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,statistical,vaccinationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/masking-my-optimism--43896151https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43896151Mon, 15 Mar 2021 13:54:22 +0000SaltWireIt's been an adjustment since we were told to physically distance and wear masks in public to reduce the spread of a virus. And the light at the end of the tunnel is shining brighter, even with the darkness still surrounding some of us.194anniversary,covid,family,hope,marchbreak,mask,maskingup,newnormal,novascotia,opinion,optimism,physicallydistanced,pivot,pragmatism,publichealth,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,washinggroceriesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/after-the-horse-has-left--43858292https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43858292Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:33:56 +0000SaltWireLegislators are introducing a law to make it more difficult for people to impersonate police officers. Some of what is being proposed is already policy with law enforcement. What are the bigger questions that need to be asked to avoid another Portapique?194badges,cruisers,hrp,innocentvictims,legislation,markedcruiser,masskilling,novascotia,policeequipment,policeidentitymanagementact,policeimpersonation,portapique,rcmp,saltwire,uniformsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pandemic-lessons--43842034https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43842034Thu, 11 Mar 2021 14:47:36 +0000SaltWireIt was exactly one year ago today that the World Health Organization declared SARS-COV-2 a global pandemic. Scientists, public health officials and the rest of us have learned a lot about the virus, and ourselves.194community,coronavirus,firstnations,immunity,lessons,march112020,pandemic,phase2,publichealth,queue,saltwire,sars-cov-2,sheldonmacleod,vaccination,vulnerable,whofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-republic-of-canada--43827009https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43827009Wed, 10 Mar 2021 15:29:34 +0000SaltWireIt doesn't directly affect our day-to-day lives, but the Monarchy has its fingerprints all over areas of our society, and its fingers in our collective wallet. Harry and Meghan have me thinking about why we all may want to step away from the institution.189constitutionalmonarchy,governorgeneral,harryandmeghan,lieutenantgovernor,monarchistleague,novascotia,republic,royals,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,speechfromthethrone,taxdollars,thequeenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fitch-report-diagnosis-delayed--43811226https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43811226Tue, 09 Mar 2021 16:30:19 +0000SaltWireGovernment says it will be enacting most of the recommendations in a report from a US consultant on emergency medical services. While we were waiting for the 2019 report to be released, wait times have gotten worse for paramedics and their patients.186codecritical,delays,ehs,emci,emergencyroom,fitchreport,health,iainrankin,inpatientcare,iuoe727,michaelnickerson,novascotia,paramedics,saltwire,waittimes,zachchurchillfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/royal-pain--43790398https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43790398Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:13:18 +0000SaltWireWe are almost a full year into dealing with the pandemic but it's an interview with Harry and Meghan that people are talking about. The most interesting part for me was in people's reactions to the Oprah interview.195lakeecho,lessons,marzipan,meghan,mytake,novascotia,opinion,oprah,princeharry,royals,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,stpatricksday,thequeenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bullies-and-trolls--43753607https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43753607Fri, 05 Mar 2021 15:50:01 +0000SaltWireDog lovers are a passionate breed. But when questions are being asked about vetting animal behaviour, it can summon the internet trolls.194aggresivebehaviour,animalshelters,aspca,certification,chrislambie,germanshepherd,halifax,novascotia,opinion,pitbull,podcast,rescuedog,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,shockcollar,spca,tristanflynn,veterinarianfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/social-media-news-vs-journalism--43735317https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43735317Thu, 04 Mar 2021 14:29:04 +0000SaltWireIt was a relief to have confirmation crew members from Atlantic Destiny were back on land and would be reunited with their friends and families. But let's talk about journalism for a minute.190atlanticdestiny,democraticnews,journalism,jrcc,mayday,news,novascotia,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,socialmedia,subscription,tinacomeau,twitterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/officer-response-and-accountability--43721012https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43721012Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:10:54 +0000SaltWirePeople are upset with the decision not to lay charges against the two RCMP officers involved in the shooting incident at the Onslow Belmont Firehall. SIRT says it's not criminal but there were challenges with the communication on that day in April 2020.192accountability,administrativeduties,cachione,massmurder,mytake,novascotia,onslowbelmont,portapique,ptsd,rcmp,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,shooting,sirtfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ticket-to-freedom--43703552https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43703552Tue, 02 Mar 2021 14:53:40 +0000SaltWireChallenges in accessing the COVID-19 vaccination website and phone number are a good thing. Octogenarians and older Nova Scotians are anxious to get their lives back as record numbers of young people are getting asymptomatic tests done.185asymptomatic,covid,doctorstrang,healthandwellness,novascotia,nsha,octogenarians,online,saltwire,seniors,testing,vaccines,websitecrashfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/working-towards-normal--43686104https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43686104Mon, 01 Mar 2021 13:58:14 +0000SaltWireAt one point, almost two out of three employees (not laid off) were working from home. And as we wait for the roll out of vaccines for more of us, what's the new work life balance going to look like?191covid,narrativeresearch,newnormal,novascotia,opinion,pandemic,saltwire,statistics,survey,sylvaincharlesbois,workingfromhomefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gratitude-and-perspective--43651634https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43651634Fri, 26 Feb 2021 15:57:13 +0000SaltWireTrying to find the good in every story goes against our very instincts that helped us thrive as a species. But sometimes we forget how far we've come as a society, even in a pandemic.196amygdala,capebretonpost,chronicleherald,crimerates,editorial,gratitude,lifeexpectancy,lindenlafford,nhnsa,novascotia,opinion,pandemic,saltwire,stephenforan,survive,thrivefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/treatment-for-lead-foot--43636714https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43636714Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:53:45 +0000SaltWireHRM is looking to spend tax money to help make neighbourhoods safer by expanding their traffic calming measures to more city streets. But in the end, should everyone pay to slow down drivers or could photo radar be the answer?187hrm,needforspeed,novascotia,opinion,photoradar,redlightcamera,saltwire,speeding,thechronicleherald,traffic,trafficcalmingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cabinet-shuffled--43617229https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43617229Wed, 24 Feb 2021 15:22:17 +0000SaltWireA new cabinet with new faces and some new responsibilities for some of the former ministers. Gender parity was not possible, but it looks like a younger generation of politicians is taking over.199brendanmacguire,cabineshuffle,election,environment,iainrankin,localjournalism,mytake,novascotia,opinion,politics,saltwire,sheldonmacleodfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/accessible-city--43602375https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43602375Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:38:22 +0000SaltWireHalifax Transit makes it easier for people with disabilities to use their service with kneeling buses. Council is being urged to consider an On-Demand Private Accessible Transportation Service to take over from dwindling number of accessible cabs.195accessible,briangeorge,buses,halifax,hrm,mobility,novascotia,paulvienneau,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,transit,transportation,wheelchairfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/premier-rankin-and-the-next-election--43583026https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43583026Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:05:26 +0000SaltWireHe's about to become the 29th Premier of Nova Scotia, but for how long? Nova Scotia is the only province without fixed date elections. Is Iain Rankin a gambler or will he try and make history but avoiding the outcomes of former premiers MacDonald,...185falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-long-goodbye--43544798https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43544798Fri, 19 Feb 2021 15:46:41 +0000SaltWireTwo weeks after giving his media interviews on his exit from the premier's chair, Stephen McNeil will be holding one last COVID briefing, Who's more relieved, him or the media?187bayferries,goodbye,novascotia,podcast,politics,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,stephenmcneil,supremecourtfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/defending-defunding--43527775https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43527775Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:42:17 +0000SaltWireMy Take with Sheldon MacLeod for February 18, 2021182blacklivesmatter,budget,defunding,halifax,mytake,policing,saltwire,sheldonmacleodfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-golden-hour--43513714
Visit www.SaltWire.com for more great local content]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43513714Wed, 17 Feb 2021 21:08:40 +0000SaltWireMy Take with Sheldon MacLeod for February 17, 2021 Visit www.SaltWire.com for more great local content
Visit www.SaltWire.com for more great local content]]>182mytake,saltwire,sheldonmacleodfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/waiting-for-help--43496282https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43496282Tue, 16 Feb 2021 19:37:16 +0000SaltWireMy Take with Sheldon MacLeod for Tuesday, February 16, 2021208911,emergency,mytake,saltwire,shelsonmacleodfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/intimate-and-violent--43434189https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43434189Fri, 12 Feb 2021 18:58:00 +0000SaltWireMy Take with Sheldon MacLeod for Friday, February 12, 2021189911,mytake,novascotia,ns,saltwire,sheldonmacleodfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vaccine-priority--43406924https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43406924Thu, 11 Feb 2021 20:09:59 +0000SaltWireMy Take with Sheldon MacLeod for Thursday, February 11, 2021201mytake,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,vaccinefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/madd-enough-to-act--43389856https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43389856Wed, 10 Feb 2021 21:12:46 +0000SaltWireMy Take with Sheldon MacLeod for Wednesday, February 10, 2021182madd,mytake,saltwire,sheldonmacleodfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-proud-boys--43371795https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43371795Tue, 09 Feb 2021 20:08:18 +0000SaltWireMy Take with Sheldon MacLeod for February 9, 2021185mytake,opinion,politics,proudboys,saltwire,sheldonmacleodfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/premier-designate-not-a-thing--43352912https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43352912Mon, 08 Feb 2021 19:42:57 +0000SaltWireMy Take with Sheldon MacLeod for Monday, February 8, 2021184mytake,novascotia,ns,premier,saltwire,sheldommacleodfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heart-and-guts-and-politics-stephen-mcneil--43307552https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43307552Fri, 05 Feb 2021 19:38:37 +0000SaltWireMy Take with Sheldon MacLeod for Friday, Feb 5, 2021194guts,heart,liberals,mytake,novascotia,ns,politics,premier,saltwire,sheldonmacleodfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/racism-character-and-reputation--43292331https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43292331Thu, 04 Feb 2021 22:21:21 +0000SaltWireMy Take with SaltWire multimedia host, Sheldon MacLeod for Thursday, February 4th, 2021208apps,blm,character,halifax,mytake,racism,reputation,saltwire,sheldonmacleodfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/storm-day-home-work--43270534https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43270534Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:56:53 +0000SaltWire"My Take" with SaltWire multimedia journalist Sheldon MacLeod for Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021186home,mytake,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,snowday,workfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nova-scotia-mother-demands-answers--43252939
"Nova Scotia Mother demands answers"]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43252939Tue, 02 Feb 2021 20:51:18 +0000SaltWireMy Take with Sheldon MacLeod for Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021 "Nova Scotia Mother demands answers"
"Nova Scotia Mother demands answers"]]>211mytake,news,saltwire,sheldonmacleodfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/air-travel-and-car-ferries-the-pandemic-hits-keep-coming--43233914
Air travel and car ferries: The Pandemic Hits Keep Coming!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43233914Mon, 01 Feb 2021 19:52:52 +0000SaltWireMy Take with Saltwire multimedia journalist Sheldon MacLeod for February 1st, 2021 Air travel and car ferries: The Pandemic Hits Keep Coming!
Air travel and car ferries: The Pandemic Hits Keep Coming!]]>192ac,air,airport,halifax,hrm,mytake,planes,saltwire,sheldonmacleod,stanfieldairport,travel,westjetfalsefull