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Classified on his new album 'Luke's View'
Classified has released a brand new album Luke's Views. He speaks to Jeff about the album and how he's changed after almost three decades in the music business.
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Halifax woman's plant library a hit with the community
A Haligonian school teacher's attempt to bring her neighbourhood together through gardening is proving to be a big success. Mainstreet intern Dylan Taylor spoke with Cora-lee Conrad who puts out free plants to help with the cost of living and to build her community.
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Haligonians weigh in on rising food prices
Many Nova Scotians are struggling with rising food prices. CBC's Sis'moqon took to Halifax's North End with her daughter Sis'wey to ask people how they were dealing with food price inflation.
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Conservative MP Rick Perkins weighs in on closure of elver fishery
The closure of the elver fishery in Nova Scotia has led to an outcry from some quarters. Jeff spoke to South Shore—St. Margarets MP Rick Perkins of to get his thoughts on the matter.
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Rob Pue is heading for the Halifax Comedy Fest
Comedian Rob Pue will be in town for the Halifax Comedy Fest in May. He spoke to Jeff about the art of comedy and clears up some online misinformation that says Halifax is his hometown.
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Unama'ki alert system planning to expand to other communities
Jennifer Jesty developed the Unama'ki Alert Systemi and hopes to see it expand to other Mi'kmaw communities.
She's the emergency resilience manager with Union of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq. She spoke to Jeff about the system and future plans.