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Dustin O'Leary On Establishing Trust In Nova Scotia's Gold Mining Sector

Nova Scotia has big resource potential, but the real question is whether we can turn opportunity into outcomes without repeating the mistakes that still haunt the province. We talk with Dustin O’Leary, a Nova Scotian working in gold mining business development, about what “responsible mining” has to mean if communities are ever going to trust it again. We get specific about the parts people argue over most: reclamation bonds, who pays when a mine shuts down, and why the legacy of a project can’t be “a hole in the ground.” Dustin walks us through how modern operators plan closure, what it costs to reclaim a site, and why older abandoned sites still shape public opinion today. We also dig into the rural side of economic development, the urban-rural divide, and why the Eastern Shore could see real job growth if projects are designed to deliver local benefit. Then we go one level deeper with a forward-looking idea: using a mined-out pit as part of a closed-loop pumped hydro energy storage system. It’s a practical way to support renewable energy and grid reliability while reusing already disturbed land, and it could extend the value of a mine site for decades. Along the way we talk consultation with Mi’kmaq communities, the limits of “talk,” and what changes would help Nova Scotia move from debate to credible action. If you care about Nova Scotia mining, environmental reclamation, renewable energy storage, and what sustainable economic development could look like here, you’ll want this one. Subscribe, share it with a friend who argues about resources, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway. Send us Fan Mail Your Dream Home Does Not Have to Be Just A Dream. Today's show is brought to you by Kimia Nejat of Exit Reality Metro. Kimia is the realtor who knows how to get things done. Buying or Selling? Go to afternoonpint.ca/kimia and we will set up an introduction Does Your Business Need a Boost With Foot traffic? Hosts for An Event? Or Even Actors For A Production? Or the Production itself? Go to https://www.afternoonpint.ca/services and see some of the services that the Afternoon Pint team offers. Support the show Find The Afternoon Pint on Youtube Facebook Instagram & TikTok Buy merch, get out newsletter, or book some of Afternoon Pints Media Talent on our website: www.afternoonpint.ca #afternoonpint #entrepreneur #popculture #authors #actors #politics #money #music #popular #movies #canadalife #madeincanada Your follows likes and subscribes help support Canadian Made Media. Please drop us a line and let us know if you are enjoying the show.

57 min

MAR 24

Comedy Director Tyler Burns Shares How To Create A Great Dynamic On Set

This week we are having a drink at Jellies on Quinpool Road in Halifax with screen writer and director Tyler Burns, and the conversation goes from bar stories and many random interjections to the real deal on making Canadian comedy. Tyler walks us through what it took to build a six-episode series and then finding a place to put it where audiences would see it. Trailerparkboysplus.com happened to be the perfect spot for this raunchy fun comedy to go. We get through a lot in this one, including how fast a million dollar budget disappears, the producer director-dynamic, Tylers take on directing and some candid takes on the film industry up north. Open Mic'ers and is available now. You can wathch the whole series for less than a Starbucks order: https://www.trailerparkboysplus.com/open- mic-ers-1/season:1/videos/tpb-open-mic-ers-ep1-with-credits-hd-mp4 If you like the show, subscribe, share it with a friend who loves film or comedy, and leave a review so more Canadians can find us. Send us Fan Mail Your Dream Home Does Not Have to Be Just A Dream. Today's show is brought to you by Kimia Nejat of Exit Reality Metro. Kimia is the realtor who knows how to get things done. Buying or Selling? Go to afternoonpint.ca/kimia and we will set up an introduction Does Your Business Need a Boost With Foot traffic? Hosts for An Event? Or Even Actors For A Production? Or the Production itself? Go to https://www.afternoonpint.ca/services and see some of the services that the Afternoon Pint team offers. Support the show Find The Afternoon Pint on Youtube Facebook Instagram & TikTok Buy merch, get out newsletter, or book some of Afternoon Pints Media Talent on our website: www.afternoonpint.ca #afternoonpint #entrepreneur #popculture #authors #actors #politics #money #music #popular #movies #canadalife #madeincanada Your follows likes and subscribes help support Canadian Made Media. Please drop us a line and let us know if you are enjoying the show.

1h 19m

MAR 18

A Spontaneous Pint On YouTube Live For Saint Patricks Day

St. Patrick’s Day turned into a surprise live show when we crack a couple drinks at home and decide to hit YouTube with zero guest and no safety net. The result is a classic Afternoon Pint mix: real conversation, dumb games, and a chat that keeps pulling the night in new directions. If you like podcasts that feel like you’re sitting at the table with friends, this one is for you. The serious heart of the night is a fundraiser we’re fired up about: the Leukemia Lymphoma Society of Canada’s Visionary of the Year campaign. We talk about how the 10-week fundraising push works, why blood cancer research matters locally and nationally, and what it takes to aim for a big target. It’s part competition, part community rally, and the best kind of pressure because the win is research funding. Then we let it rip with live-friendly chaos: “real or fake” athlete names, rapper name guesses, and hot takes on movie theatres, streaming culture, pineapple on pizza, and why some TV shows only get good after they find their rhythm. We also drift into Canadian politics, taxes, Atlantic Canada’s influence, and a bigger question that keeps coming up lately: is the middle class quietly getting squeezed as AI and automation accelerate? If you enjoy the show, subscribe so you don’t miss the next conversation, share this one with a friend who loves a good hot take, and leave a review to help more people find Afternoon Pint. Send us Fan Mail Your Dream Home Does Not Have to Be Just A Dream. Today's show is brought to you by Kimia Nejat of Exit Reality Metro. Kimia is the realtor who knows how to get things done. Buying or Selling? Go to afternoonpint.ca/kimia and we will set up an introduction Does Your Business Need a Boost With Foot traffic? Hosts for An Event? Or Even Actors For A Production? Or the Production itself? Go to https://www.afternoonpint.ca/services and see some of the services that the Afternoon Pint team offers. Support the show Find The Afternoon Pint on Youtube Facebook Instagram & TikTok Buy merch, get out newsletter, or book some of Afternoon Pints Media Talent on our website: www.afternoonpint.ca #afternoonpint #entrepreneur #popculture #authors #actors #politics #money #music #popular #movies #canadalife #madeincanada Your follows likes and subscribes help support Canadian Made Media. Please drop us a line and let us know if you are enjoying the show.

1h 52m

MAR 10

The Colours Of A Spicy Brain With Art Therapist Gabriella Rizkallah

Gabriella is an art therapist who once refused to read out loud in ninth grade, met a teacher who really saw her, and discovered dyslexia and ADHD were the reasons school never fit. That shift—from “lazy” to “misunderstood”—set her on a path through art school and the classroom to a therapy practice that uses colour, texture, and play to help people find themselves again. We talk frankly about late ADHD diagnoses, especially for women whose symptoms often fly under the radar. Task paralysis, perfectionism, time blindness, and hyperfocus on the wrong task all make an appearance, alongside a nuanced chat about medication. Gabriella’s take is practical: meds can help, but without self-knowledge and routines, they can backfire. We swap rituals that bring calm—mindfulness, morning exercise, and yes, a very humble steam sauna—and break down why sensory anchors work for fast-moving minds. Parenting and screens get the spotlight too. Instead of lectures, we model what we want our kids to do: name feelings, set boundaries, and repair after conflict. We explore the double edge of phones and games—dopamine traps that raise anxiety for many kids, but also safe, rule-bound spaces for some anxious or autistic teens. The goal isn’t zero tech; it’s smarter transitions, more creative alternatives within reach, and a home that rewards curiosity over constant scrolling. Inside the therapy room, Gabriella sees clients rewrite old stories of failure through art prompts tied to emotion and sensation. Anxiety and depression often sit atop ADHD or autism; treating the surface without understanding the base leaves people stuck. We get real about access and legitimacy—why insurance often misses art therapy, how she’s registered for coverage, and the PD she runs to help teachers build neuroaffirming classrooms. We even let AI take a bow for organizing paperwork, so more energy goes to people over forms. By the end, you’ll hear a throughline: creativity isn’t extra for neurodivergent folks—it’s a first language. Slow down, pick a colour that fits your mood today, and watch what emerges when you give your brain a medium that finally makes sense. If this conversation resonates, follow and share the show, leave a review to help others find it, and tell us: what creative habit helps your mind settle? Send us Fan Mail Your Dream Home Does Not Have to Be Just A Dream. Today's show is brought to you by Kimia Nejat of Exit Reality Metro. Kimia is the realtor who knows how to get things done. Buying or Selling? Go to afternoonpint.ca/kimia and we will set up an introduction Does Your Business Need a Boost With Foot traffic? Hosts for An Event? Or Even Actors For A Production? Or the Production itself? Go to https://www.afternoonpint.ca/services and see some of the services that the Afternoon Pint team offers. Support the show Find The Afternoon Pint on Youtube Facebook Instagram & TikTok Buy merch, get out newsletter, or book some of Afternoon Pints Media Talent on our website: www.afternoonpint.ca #afternoonpint #entrepreneur #popculture #authors #actors #politics #money #music #popular #movies #canadalife #madeincanada Your follows likes and subscribes help support Canadian Made Media. Please drop us a line and let us know if you are enjoying the show.

1h 7m

MAR 3

Trust Over Tactics: Basam Murtaza Tahoor on Rebuilding from Zero in Halifax

Founder Basam Murtaza Tahoor shares how he rebuilt his marketing career from scratch in Halifax—ditching gimmicks, mastering Canadian business basics, and proving that trust is the only real currency. From landing his first client to crafting a blue-ocean pivot into original illustration and brand IP, Basam breaks down buyer personas, pricing strategy, networking that actually works, and how to use AI without losing your human edge. A practical roadmap for builders who believe creativity and community win long term. We unlocked a new location for this episode. Thank you Quinns Arm Pub for the Hospitality and Stellar Guinness. Their menu here is top notch we must recommend you check this place out. Send us Fan Mail Your Dream Home Does Not Have to Be Just A Dream. Today's show is brought to you by Kimia Nejat of Exit Reality Metro. Kimia is the realtor who knows how to get things done. Buying or Selling? Go to afternoonpint.ca/kimia and we will set up an introduction Does Your Business Need a Boost With Foot traffic? Hosts for An Event? Or Even Actors For A Production? Or the Production itself? Go to https://www.afternoonpint.ca/services and see some of the services that the Afternoon Pint team offers. Support the show Find The Afternoon Pint on Youtube Facebook Instagram & TikTok Buy merch, get out newsletter, or book some of Afternoon Pints Media Talent on our website: www.afternoonpint.ca #afternoonpint #entrepreneur #popculture #authors #actors #politics #money #music #popular #movies #canadalife #madeincanada Your follows likes and subscribes help support Canadian Made Media. Please drop us a line and let us know if you are enjoying the show.

1h 8m

FEB 24

Claudia Chender on Building a Nova Scotia We Can Afford to Live In.

We sit down with Nova Scotia NDP leader Claudia Chender for a candid, ground-level conversation about what’s really driving the affordability crisis—and what can actually fix it. Claudia shares her journey from law to politics, shaped by her work in education and advocacy, and a front-row view of how government decisions impact families. We break down the housing crisis—from rent caps and fixed-term leases to the difference between building more units and building homes people can truly afford. Supply matters, but the type of supply matters more when luxury towers don’t help nurses, teachers, or young professionals find stability. We also explore the broader affordability puzzle: child care, energy, groceries, and the economic power of investing in people. Claudia explains how unlocking federal funding, strengthening the caring economy, and supporting arts, film, and innovation can help Nova Scotia retain talent and build stronger communities. From ocean tech and life sciences to energy infrastructure and cultural identity, this episode looks at what it will take to create a province where people don’t just work—but build lasting lives. If you care about housing, affordability, and the future of Nova Scotia, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. Subscribe to the Afternoon Pint Podcast, share with a friend, and let us know: what’s the one change that would make life more affordable for you? Send us Fan Mail Your Dream Home Does Not Have to Be Just A Dream. Today's show is brought to you by Kimia Nejat of Exit Reality Metro. Kimia is the realtor who knows how to get things done. Buying or Selling? Go to afternoonpint.ca/kimia and we will set up an introduction Does Your Business Need a Boost With Foot traffic? Hosts for An Event? Or Even Actors For A Production? Or the Production itself? Go to https://www.afternoonpint.ca/services and see some of the services that the Afternoon Pint team offers. Support the show Find The Afternoon Pint on Youtube Facebook Instagram & TikTok Buy merch, get out newsletter, or book some of Afternoon Pints Media Talent on our website: www.afternoonpint.ca #afternoonpint #entrepreneur #popculture #authors #actors #politics #money #music #popular #movies #canadalife #madeincanada Your follows likes and subscribes help support Canadian Made Media. Please drop us a line and let us know if you are enjoying the show.

1h 11m

FEB 17

Inside ISANS with CEO Paula Knight: How Nova Scotia Welcomes, Trains, And Retains Newcomers

What makes someone plant roots instead of moving on? We sit with Paula Knight, CEO of ISANS, to unpack the real work of turning arrivals into neighbours—and why belonging is the quiet infrastructure that powers Nova Scotia’s future. From first intake to first job, from a child’s first hockey game to a nurse’s first licensed shift, Paula shows how practical supports and human connection move people from surviving to thriving. We dive into the ISANS model: language training that meets learners where they are, employment programs that push past generic job boards, and credential recognition efforts that get doctors, engineers, and tradespeople working closer to their skills. Paula shares corporate lessons she carried into the non‑profit world—clear scorecards, honest metrics, and a “rhythm of the business” that keeps services responsive. We also get candid about barriers: uneven licensing, youth navigating language and curriculum gaps, and the cost of losing talent when the path is unclear. Community is the multiplier. With 80% of staff being immigrants themselves, ISANS pairs expertise with lived experience, making guidance feel like a hand on your shoulder. We talk women’s entrepreneurship, onsite childcare, and the subtle but powerful impact of simple moments—learning to skate, cheering at a hockey game, or finding a friend after a snowstorm. The data matters too: strong retention, 70% working in their field or a related field, and thousands supported across languages and programs. In a province with an aging population and a housing crunch, this isn’t charity—it’s strategy. We close by reframing the narrative. Whether we say immigrant, newcomer, or simply Canadian, the goal is the same: help people belong so they stay, contribute, and lead. If you care about workforce gaps, economic growth, healthcare capacity, or vibrant communities, this conversation will give you stories, stats, and practical ideas you can use tomorrow. Subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review telling us one way you welcome new neighbours. Send us Fan Mail Your Dream Home Does Not Have to Be Just A Dream. Today's show is brought to you by Kimia Nejat of Exit Reality Metro. Kimia is the realtor who knows how to get things done. Buying or Selling? Go to afternoonpint.ca/kimia and we will set up an introduction Does Your Business Need a Boost With Foot traffic? Hosts for An Event? Or Even Actors For A Production? Or the Production itself? Go to https://www.afternoonpint.ca/services and see some of the services that the Afternoon Pint team offers. Support the show Find The Afternoon Pint on Youtube Facebook Instagram & TikTok Buy merch, get out newsletter, or book some of Afternoon Pints Media Talent on our website: www.afternoonpint.ca #afternoonpint #entrepreneur #popculture #authors #actors #politics #money #music #popular #movies #canadalife #madeincanada Your follows likes and subscribes help support Canadian Made Media. Please drop us a line and let us know if you are enjoying the show.

1h 3m

FEB 10

Quentrel Provo's Mission To Stop The Violence Needs More Support Than Ever

A single march in the rain changed everything. After losing his cousin to a senseless act of violence, Quentrel Provo turned grief into a mission: Stop the Violence, Spread the Love. We sit down with Q to unpack how a community showed up, how forgiveness sharpened his purpose, and why June 10 is now Stop the Violence Day—wear red, do one kind act, and make compassion visible. We go deeper than slogans. Q explains how youth mentorship became the centre of gravity for the movement, why “one caring adult” can redirect a life, and how he tailored his talks from elementary classrooms to correctional facilities. He shares the unseen costs too: threats, burnout, and the hard boundary work required to protect your peace while serving others. Along the way, we revisit milestone moments—from speaking across North America to meeting Barack and Michelle Obama—and the quiet, consistent wins that matter most. Then we zoom out. We challenge performative community policing and top‑down policy that ignores lived experience. Q lays out a clear blueprint for trust: listen first, co‑design with neighbourhoods, and build feedback loops that lead to action. We tackle media‑driven trauma, bias and street checks, de‑escalation training, and the line between self‑defence and excessive force. We also contrast punitive prison models with rehabilitation that actually lowers harm through education, mental health care, and reentry support. This conversation is part origin story, part field guide. If you’ve wondered how to move from outrage to impact, start small: a door held open, a question asked, a promise kept. If you’re ready to go bigger, mentor a student, support a local program, or host a kindness drive on June 10. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs hope today, and leave a review with the one act of kindness you’ll do this week. Send us Fan Mail Your Dream Home Does Not Have to Be Just A Dream. Today's show is brought to you by Kimia Nejat of Exit Reality Metro. Kimia is the realtor who knows how to get things done. Buying or Selling? Go to afternoonpint.ca/kimia and we will set up an introduction Does Your Business Need a Boost With Foot traffic? Hosts for An Event? Or Even Actors For A Production? Or the Production itself? Go to https://www.afternoonpint.ca/services and see some of the services that the Afternoon Pint team offers. Support the show Find The Afternoon Pint on Youtube Facebook Instagram & TikTok Buy merch, get out newsletter, or book some of Afternoon Pints Media Talent on our website: www.afternoonpint.ca #afternoonpint #entrepreneur #popculture #authors #actors #politics #money #music #popular #movies #canadalife #madeincanada Your follows likes and subscribes help support Canadian Made Media. Please drop us a line and let us know if you are enjoying the show.

1h 13m

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Dustin O'Leary On Establishing Trust In Nova Scotia's Gold Mining Sector

Comedy Director Tyler Burns Shares How To Create A Great Dynamic On Set

A Spontaneous Pint On YouTube Live For Saint Patricks Day

The Colours Of A Spicy Brain With Art Therapist Gabriella Rizkallah

Trust Over Tactics: Basam Murtaza Tahoor on Rebuilding from Zero in Halifax

Claudia Chender on Building a Nova Scotia We Can Afford to Live In.

Inside ISANS with CEO Paula Knight: How Nova Scotia Welcomes, Trains, And Retains Newcomers

Quentrel Provo's Mission To Stop The Violence Needs More Support Than Ever

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Dustin O'Leary On Establishing Trust In Nova Scotia's Gold Mining Sector

Comedy Director Tyler Burns Shares How To Create A Great Dynamic On Set

A Spontaneous Pint On YouTube Live For Saint Patricks Day

The Colours Of A Spicy Brain With Art Therapist Gabriella Rizkallah

Trust Over Tactics: Basam Murtaza Tahoor on Rebuilding from Zero in Halifax

Claudia Chender on Building a Nova Scotia We Can Afford to Live In.

Inside ISANS with CEO Paula Knight: How Nova Scotia Welcomes, Trains, And Retains Newcomers

Quentrel Provo's Mission To Stop The Violence Needs More Support Than Ever

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