Information Morning Nova Scotia CBC
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CBC Radio's Information Morning kick starts the day on mainland Nova Scotia with news, survival information, compelling stories and opinions from all perspectives in the province.
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Does a government's failure to reduce GHG emissions violate human rights?
In a recent landmark case, a group of elderly Swiss women took their government to court for its inaction on climate change, and they won! It's the first time the European Court of Human Rights has ruled on climate change. To find out what this might mean for the rest of the world, our legal columnist Wayne MacKay weighs in.
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East Preston education initiative celebrates its 10-year anniversary
Hundreds of Black Nova Scotians have gained educational skills and better jobs thanks to the The Africadian Education Academy. It's a non-profit that began a decade ago, as a ministry of the East Preston United Baptist Church. Information Morning's Feleshia Chandler stopped by the anniversary event.
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The Knox Office: It's time to go to the movies!
Our film reviewer Carsten Knox has a review of a creepy new movie from Newfoundland called "The King Tide."
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Closer look at HRM's plans to open new tent encampment sites
Halifax Regional Municipality is planning to open new designated sites for people experiencing homelessness. Staff say the four current encampment sites are overcrowded and people have been setting up tents in other spaces. Portia speaks with Max Chauvin, HRM's Director of Housing and Homelessness.
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Halifax's Muslim community mourning 16-year-old victim of a homicide
Halifax's Muslim community gathered for the funeral of Ahmad Al Marrach. The Citadel High School student was killed outside the Halifax Shopping Centre. Police are still investigating his homicide. The CBC's Taryn Grant spoke with people after the funeral and prayer service.
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Meet the new poet laureate of Halifax
This week, the Halifax Regional Municipality announced its new poet laureate. Anna Quon is a poet and novelist. Her books include "Where The Silver River Ends", "Low", and "Migration Songs".