Podcasts about Acadia University

In this episode of The Blackout Podcast, we sit down with Amy Harrison, founder of Pixels and Pieces Design, to explore her 20-year journey in graphic design, branding, and entrepreneurship. Amy shares how she got her start in design, the evolution of design tools (from Adobe to Canva), and her experience navigating the industry, including an unforgettable internship at a major sci-fi publisher in New York.We also dive into:Starting a business—how Amy transitioned from corporate layoffs to launching her own design studio with help from the SEED program.Branding secrets—why consistency matters and how to avoid the dreaded "I'll know it when I see it" trap.Neurodivergence in business—Amy's late ADHD diagnosis, her coaching work with Solo School, and her upcoming book on neurodivergence.AI vs. human creativity—why Amy isn't worried about AI replacing designers (yet).Amy Harrison is the Founder & Force of Pixels & Pieces Design. She is a graphic and web designer from Halifax, Nova Scotia. She holds a graphic design diploma, a BA (English) from Acadia University, as well as a Masters of Science in Publishing from PACE University in New York. She completed the CEED Entrepreneurship Program and is qualified Project Management Professional.Amy's why is ‘to empower others so that we see opportunity'. Her DIY friendly approach helps her clients gain confidence and see their potential. The intersection of neurodiversity, creativity, and practicality offer Amy's clients a unique experience.After spending time working in traditional environments like large government and academic institutions, she has cultivated her ideal lifestyle as an entrepreneur.Find out more @pixelspieces

Employment Lawyer, Sunira Chaudhri, joins Party for Two to discuss the top stories of the day. Then, Professor Alex Marland from Acadia University weighs in on the Liberal consideration for the ability to vote for a leadership review. It's Thursday, which means the Blacklock's Report with Tom Korski! Jerry weighs in on some recent crime stories.

In this episode, we are speaking with Katelyn Wheaton and Emily Carruthers about the upcoming Canadian Association of Music Therapists annual conference to be held May 22nd to 24th 2025 in Halifax Nova Scotia. They share details about what unique things to expect from the conference this year and ways to get involved. As an added bonus, Adrienne shares her conference experiences through a rapid fire Q & A at the end of the episode.Here is a little more about Katelyn and Emily:Katelyn is an MTA and holds a Bachelor of Music Therapy from Acadia University (2018), completed her internship with Heartsparks Music Therapy (2019). Originally from Sackville, New Brunswick, Katelyn now lives and practices music therapy in K'jipuktuk (Halifax), Nova Scotia. Katelyn has experience working with individuals across the lifespan, including those with dementia, mental health, physical and intellectual disabilities. She specializes in geriatrics, and works with individuals of all ages! Katelyn is currently the vice president of the Atlantic Association of Music Therapy (AAMT). She enjoys teaching students interested in the music therapy field, as well as teaching regular and adapted lessons for beginner voice, flute, ukulele, guitar, and piano. In her spare time she enjoys songwriting, calligraphy, and exploring Nova Scotia's beautiful backyard!Emily is a Certified Music Therapist from Kitchener-Waterloo, ON. She is the Graduate Program and Experiential Placements Coordinator in the Faculty of Music at Wilfrid Laurier University, and supervises graduate and undergraduate students as Contract Teaching Faculty. She owns KiJengle Inclusive Music Education and Music Therapy, a small community based private practice. Emily's played various roles on the CAMT Conference Committee since 2016.Beyond the Studio, Sing it Girls and the Canadian Music Therapy Podcast were founded by Adrienne Pringle and Cathy ThompsonSing it Girls program InformationAdrienne is a Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Music Therapist with over years of clinical experience working as a music therapist in hospital palliative care, and hospice. She currently works in private practice with Beyond the Studio and CHM Therapy, as an educator and supervisor with Concordia and Wilfrid Laurier Universities. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Music Therapy Fund and is a past President of the Canadian Association of Music Therapists. Adrienne's clinical work is focused in mental health, wellness care, bereavement support, hospice palliative care, chronic illness, and using voice, song and music to support emotional and physical health across the lifespan. She created the Singing Well bereavement support group, her research in collaboration with Concordia university is published in the Summer 2018 issue of Bereavement Care. Her most recent publication, "Reflections on the Canadian Music Therapy Podcast: The First 40," can be found in the Canadian Journal of Music Therapy, 2023. Contact Adrienne for SupervisionCathy is a leader in business development across Canada. She is passionate about helping people discover their own talents and gifts in the areas of personal and professional development. She partnered with Adrienne to establish Beyond the Studio because of the vision of the organization. To nurture a love of music in all clients and students. Music is such a critical part of our world and Beyond the Studio offers a gateway in which people can experience more of it, through therapy and lessons. Author of:The Dandelion: Secrets to Growing Your Successful Business from the Ground UpBuy Now!Publications:"Reflections on the Canadian Music Therapy Podcast: The First 40," can be found in the Canadian Journal of Music Therapy, 2023.   Thompson, C., Girls Talk : An anti-stigma program for youngwomen to promote understanding of and awareness about depression: Facilitator's manual, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Canada

Th program, held by Honouring Indigenous Peoples, took place at Acadia University this year. Mainstreet's Jennifer Waugh and Alex Guye spoke to several students and knowledge keepers about the event and its importance.

fWotD Episode 2919: Margaret Sibella Brown Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia's finest articles.The featured article for Friday, 2 May 2025, is Margaret Sibella Brown.Margaret Sibella Brown (March 2, 1866 – November 16, 1961) was a Canadian amateur bryologist specializing in mosses and liverworts native to Nova Scotia. Early in her career she was involved with gathering supplies of sphagnum moss to be used as surgical dressings during World War I, when cotton was in short supply. After the war, she researched mosses from around the world, collecting specimens in Europe, the Caribbean, and the United States, as well as her native Canada. She published several papers in academic journals, some on materials she had collected herself and some cataloging samples collected by other investigators. Samples she collected are now housed at several major herbaria in North America and Europe.Born into upper-class society, Brown was educated in Halifax, Stuttgart, and London. Although lacking formal scientific training, she has been recognized for her contributions to bryology and as an authority on the mosses and liverworts of Nova Scotia. At the age of 84, Brown was awarded an honorary M. A. degree from Acadia University after declining their offer of a Ph. D. She died at her home in Halifax in 1961 aged 95. In 2010, she was inducted into the Nova Scotia Scientific Hall of Fame.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:49 UTC on Friday, 2 May 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Margaret Sibella Brown on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm long-form Patrick.

In an extraordinary escalation of President Trump's rage at Harvard University, the administration just threatened to block Harvard from receiving foreign students if the university doesn't provide extensive information on students to the government. Trump also erupted at Harvard on Truth Social, making all kinds of other threats. On another front, GOP Senator Lisa Murkowski openly admitted to a sense of widespread terror of retaliation: “We are all afraid.” We talked to Jeffrey Sachs of Acadia University, a shrewd observer of authoritarianism. He walks us through the details of Trump's new threat toward Harvard, how it can be challenged, the true nature of Trump allies' long-term game plan, and whether our institutions will crumble in the face of it all.  Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an extraordinary escalation of President Trump's rage at Harvard University, the administration just threatened to block Harvard from receiving foreign students if the university doesn't provide extensive information on students to the government. Trump also erupted at Harvard on Truth Social, making all kinds of other threats. On another front, GOP Senator Lisa Murkowski openly admitted to a sense of widespread terror of retaliation: “We are all afraid.” We talked to Jeffrey Sachs of Acadia University, a shrewd observer of authoritarianism. He walks us through the details of Trump's new threat toward Harvard, how it can be challenged, the true nature of Trump allies' long-term game plan, and whether our institutions will crumble in the face of it all.  Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an extraordinary escalation of President Trump's rage at Harvard University, the administration just threatened to block Harvard from receiving foreign students if the university doesn't provide extensive information on students to the government. Trump also erupted at Harvard on Truth Social, making all kinds of other threats. On another front, GOP Senator Lisa Murkowski openly admitted to a sense of widespread terror of retaliation: “We are all afraid.” We talked to Jeffrey Sachs of Acadia University, a shrewd observer of authoritarianism. He walks us through the details of Trump's new threat toward Harvard, how it can be challenged, the true nature of Trump allies' long-term game plan, and whether our institutions will crumble in the face of it all.  Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the phone-in: Paul Arnold who teaches at the Ivan Curry School of Engineering at Acadia University answers listeners' questions about composting. And off the top of the show, we speak with Nicoletta Faraone from the Chemistry Department at Acadia University about a new study that shows that ticks are repelled by lemongrass. And some parents in Moncton, NB, complain about a school bus driver.

The youngest eligible voters in our country are also the least likely to exercise that freedom, according to voter turnout numbers. We ask a panel of Politics majors from Acadia University how they're preparing to head to the polls, and why their friends might not be as politically engaged.

For assistance in processing a curve ball... we reach a political scientist at Acadia University to discuss Andrew Furey's resignation as premier of NL. (Krissy Holmes with Alex Marland)

Acadia University's swimming pool is closing down because of on-going maintenance costs. This will impact, students, community members and programs alike. One of those programs is called S.M.I.L.E., or the Sensory Motor Instructional Leadership Experience. Elsie Gillis is a volunteer and the sibling of a participant of S.M.I.L.E. She spoke with Alex Guye.

Have you ever met someone and the hairs on the back of your neck stood up? Have you ever "felt" like something would happen, and then it did? I was on a business trip a few years ago, and as I got into my rental car at night in a big city, I felt a voice say, "Lock the door now!" For a split second, I tried to "reason" with the voice so I could put my handbag down and put on my seatbelt. Well, I quickly locked the door at about the same time some very scary-looking guy was trying to get into my car! My big takeaway- listen to that still, small voice inside; it will never steer you wrong. In today's episode with Dr. Sarah Trask, we discuss that still-small voice regarding our health. Is there a reason people get sick that has almost NOTHING to do with how they eat and how much they exercise? You will be surprised by some of her answers and the simple tips to lower your risk of getting any illness. I learned a lot from Sarah today and became emotional several times during our conversation.   About Dr. Sarah Trask Sarah is an honours graduate of the Canadian College of Homeopathic Medicine, the only Canadian institution accredited by the Council for Homeopathic Certification and fully recognised by the Accreditation Commission for Homeopathic Education in North America. She is a registered member of NUPATH and an associate member of the CSOH. In addition to her formal education, Sarah completed a 3-year Post Graduate Program in Classical Homeopathy, including an extensive internship with the world-renowned Homeopath Dr. Joseph Kellerstein. Sarah has a thriving family practice, treating patients of all ages and addressing a wide range of conditions. In her approach, she combines homeopathic treatments with nutritional and lifestyle guidance to support her patients' overall well-being. A graduate of Kings Edgehill School in Windsor, NS, Sarah holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree from Acadia University. She now lives in Wolfville, NS, with her husband and two children, where she continues to practice and share her expertise in holistic health.   Connect with Dr. Sarah Trask Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtraskhomeopath/ Website: https://www.sarahtrask.com/ Phone no.: +1 902-542-2317 ______ Martinelli Apple Cider Here's the link to my favorite non-alcohol cocktail: https://www.martinellis.com/recipes/martinellis-mule/ ______ Ground Luxe When I was forced into menopause with my cancer diagnosis, restful sleep NO LONGER HAPPENED FOR ME. One of my podcast guests shared that he has become a great sleeper, partly thanks to grounding sheets. After my skepticism passed, my desperation to sleep took over. I started reading articles, and I discovered that the science is solid. Studies have shown that participants using grounding sheets experience a significant drop in cortisol levels, leading to improved sleep quality and reduced stress.  What did I have to lose? I researched, found the best grounding sheets on the market for the best price, and bought them. It took me a few nights, but I sleep much deeper now. I fall asleep faster and wake up feeling refreshed! I wish someone had told me about these sheets years ago. I contacted the company, and they offered my community a 20% discount for February! https://groundluxe.com/deborahenos Use the code Enos20 for 20% off.

One thing I never considered during my experience with cancer was the body's ability to heal  itself.  Although I was a holistic nutritionist, my focus was primarily on food. When it came to healing, it was best left to medical professionals. After all, how could the body heal without drugs or medical intervention? Honestly, if someone had told me to focus on healing my body by getting more sleep, eating organic foods, spending time in nature, managing my stress, and maintaining a spiritual practice, I would have thought, "Sure, that might help me feel better," but would it contribute to my healing? Today's guest, Dr. Sarah Trask, taught me about homeopathy.  She shared with me that when she was in homeopathy school, she contracted food poisoning during class; she was nauseous and was about to leave the class. The teacher used her food poisoning as a "teachable moment" for the students. Her teacher gave her a homeopathic treatment, and within minutes, she was better. She was sold on the power of homeopathy. Sarah's podcast today features some astounding stories of healing. I had so many takeaways, and I hope you do, too! About Dr. Sarah Trask Sarah is an honours graduate of the Canadian College of Homeopathic Medicine, the only Canadian institution accredited by the Council for Homeopathic Certification and fully recognised by the Accreditation Commission for Homeopathic Education in North America. She is a registered member of NUPATH and an associate member of the CSOH. In addition to her formal education, Sarah completed a 3-year Post Graduate Program in Classical Homeopathy, including an extensive internship with the world-renowned Homeopath Dr. Joseph Kellerstein. Sarah has a thriving family practice, treating patients of all ages and addressing a wide range of conditions. In her approach, she combines homeopathic treatments with nutritional and lifestyle guidance to support her patients' overall well-being. A graduate of Kings Edgehill School in Windsor, NS, Sarah holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree from Acadia University. She now lives in Wolfville, NS, with her husband and two children, where she continues to practice and share her expertise in holistic health. Connect with Dr. Sarah Trask Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtraskhomeopath/ Website: https://www.sarahtrask.com/ Phone no.: 902-542-2317 ______ Butcher Box I'm picky about fish. For years, I would only eat fish in restaurants because I had no clue how to prepare it. Then I discovered that when I buy fish at the supermarket, it is DOUBLE FROZEN. What?! Could that be why my fish texture would be a little off? Did you know that ButcherBox only freezes their salmon ONCE? I'm a huge fan of their wild Alaskan sockeye salmon. Right now, you can get a year of salmon for FREE. That's a $422 value; you get $20 off your first box. Click here to purchase ______ Ground Luxe When I was forced into menopause with my cancer diagnosis, restful sleep NO LONGER HAPPENED FOR ME. One of my podcast guests shared that he has become a great sleeper, partly thanks to grounding sheets. After my skepticism passed, my desperation to sleep took over. I started reading articles, and I discovered that the science is solid. Studies have shown that participants using grounding sheets experience a significant drop in cortisol levels, leading to improved sleep quality and reduced stress. What did I have to lose? I researched, found the best grounding sheets on the market for the best price, and bought them. It took me a few nights, but I sleep much deeper now. I fall asleep faster and wake up feeling refreshed! I wish someone had told me about these sheets years ago. I contacted the company, and they offered my community a 20% discount for February! Click here to Purchase Use the code Enos20 for 20% off.

Guest: Alex Marland, a political science professor at Acadia University, author of Party Discipline In Canada and Brand Command.

​As the Liberal party gears up for a snap leadership race, we take a look at the top contenders for the role.​ Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Alex Marland with Acadia University.

As the Liberal party gears up for a snap leadership race, we take a look at the top contenders for the role. Alex Marland joined us on the line today to give us some more information on the matter. He is the Jarislowsky Chair in Trust and Political Leadership at Acadia University.

What if we told you PEI was once home to prehistoric creatures older than dinosaurs? Join hosts Matthew McRae, Lesley Caseley, and special guest Laura MacNeil, owner of Prehistoric Island Tours, as they uncover the not-so-secret facts of Prince Edward Island's prehistoric past and answer burning questions like: Why is the Island becoming a fossil hotspot? Are we related to dimetrodons, and did they use their sails to flirt with each other? And what the heck are Laura's favourite fossils? This episode is brought to you by The Architects Association of PEI, Confederation Center of the Arts, Provincial Credit Union, and The Grey Group. Laura MacNeil is a geologist born and raised in Alexandra, P.E.I. and founder of Prehistoric Island Tours, our province's first venue that provides guided shoreline tours on our rich 290-million-year-old geological heritage. Her professional experience is in Earth science communication, having worked as an educator at World-renowned museums such as Joggins Fossil Cliffs UNESCO World Heritage Site in Joggins, N.S., and the Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller, AB. Laura completed her M.Sc. in geology at Acadia University, Nova Scotia, and B.Sc. in geology at Queen's University, Ontario. In 2016 Laura discovered the first fossil evidence of Dimetrodon borealis trackways on P.E.I., a sail-backed apex predator that roamed our province's prehistoric landscapes 290 million years ago.

It's the end of an era as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced he is resigning once a new Liberal leader is chosen. We talk about a day for the history books - and what comes next - with a political professor at Acadia University who's the author or lead editor of over a dozen books on Canadian politics. (Guest-host Todd O'Brien with political science professor Alex Marland)

The latest Child Poverty Report Card for Nova Scotia show's the steepest increase in child poverty rates in a generation: Provincially, nearly 24% of children live in poverty.Locally, that number can soar from over 30% to a staggering 66%.Lesley Frank, the Tier II Canada Research Chair in Food, Health, and Social Justice at Acadia University, reflects on this perennial problem for Nova Scotia..

Dr. Alex Marland, Professor of Political Science, Acadia University

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR TUESDAY, DEC. 17TH What began as a day slated for the release of the Liberal Government's ‘Fall Fiscal Updated' – ended with the departure of two high-ranking Ministers – including Deputy Prime Minister, Chrystia Freeland. We ‘unpack' the events that unfolded on Monday with Mercedes Stephenson – Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief – and Host of “The West Block”. Next – we continue our conversation on the dynamic start to the week on Parliament Hill with Dr. Alex Marland, Professor of Political Science at Acadia University. We discuss what these two high-profile resignations mean for the Liberal Party moving ahead – and of course, the future of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. And finally - Looking forward to travelling in the new year? Better get an update on some of the new fares for carry-on luggage then! We catch up with “The Travel Lady” – Lesley Keyter – for details on the latest announcement from Air Canada that they will be joining the ranks – of WestJet, now charging passengers for ‘carry on' luggage.

As a special treat we've rounded up some of your most curious bird related questions and answered them in this episode (or tried to!). Why do some birds have red eyes? Can owls hybridize? Can birds smell? And of course, we'll try to solve the hotdog mystery.  Help us keep doing what we do best by donating today. Or another great way to help... Order some bird-friendly coffee for your cozy holiday season, and when you use the code "warblers", Birds and Beans will donate to this podcast.  Check out Winter is better with Project FeederWatch for more information about bird feeding, or How do birds survive the extremes of winter?! for some mind blowing winter bird facts! Some of you asked where to find ornithology jobs. We recommend checking the Birds Canada site if you'd like to work with us!  Or check out Work Cabin for jobs in the larger conservation community. Others asked for audio and birdsong resources for North America. Try:Merlin Bird ID: field guide app with soundsSibley Birds: field guide app with soundsLarkwire: quiz app to learn bird soundsxeno-canto: online database of soundsLindsay Lalach is currently working towards her Masters of Science in Biology at Simon Fraser University, her research is focused on the winter movement and foraging ecology of Brandt's Cormorants in the Salish Sea. David Toews is an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department at Penn State University. He did his undergrad at Acadia University in NS, and MSc and PhD at UBC. He also serves as the “population genetics expert” for the Birds Specialist Subcommittee of COSEWIC. He has studied avian evolution since 2005, and has been focused on speciation and hybridization in warblers. Doug Tozer is the Director of Waterbirds and Wetlands with Birds Canada. His academic and professional career has focused on developing workable conservation solutions for birds, and raising awareness of the importance of these animals; through programs such as the Great Lakes Marsh Monitoring Program, Canadian Lakes Loon Survey, and Long Point Waterfowl and Wetlands Research Program.Jody Allair is an avid birder and naturalist who enjoys sharing his enthusiasm for the natural world. He is the Director of Communications at Birds Canada and has written numerous articles on birds, birding and connecting with nature. You can find him on Twitter and Instagram at @JodyAllair.Andrea Gress (she/her) secretly thinks Piping Plovers are better than all the other birds...studied Renewable Resource Management at the University of Saskatchewan. She pivoted towards birds, after an internship in South Africa. Upon returning, she worked with Piping Plovers in Saskatchewan, and then as the Ontario Piping Plover Coordinator. Years of sharing her love of plovers with beach goers has turned into a full time communications role with Birds Canada.  

In this episode of The Food Professor Podcast, Michael LeBlanc and Sylvain Charlebois discuss various pressing topics in the food and retail sectors. We begin with reflections on the release of Canada's Food Price Report, which sparked substantial media coverage despite being overshadowed by broader economic and political issues, including the proposed GST holiday. Sylvain shares his unique experience of testifying remotely before the Canadian Senate from Berlin, highlighting the logistical hurdles and his stance on taxing food at retail.We delve into key developments in the U.S., including the Albertsons-Kroger merger, blocked by the FTC, and discuss its implications for market competition. We also examine the success of T & T's U.S. expansion, emphasizing how Canadian businesses can thrive internationally while maintaining their distinct identity.Another focus is the potential impact of eliminating interprovincial trade barriers in Canada, which could boost GDP and enhance logistical efficiencies in the food sector. Sylvain highlights the challenges posed by Canada's fragmented regulatory environment and the need for cohesive national policies like the Grocery Code of Conduct.The episode concludes with teasers for upcoming episodes, including top food stories and predictions for 2025, reinforcing the podcast's role as a key platform for insights into the food industry.Special Guest: Paul Jewer, President & CEO of High Liner FoodsThis episode features Paul Jewer, President and CEO of High Liner Foods, as the special guest. High Liner a leading North American processor and marketer of value-added frozen seafood, is celebrating its remarkable 125th anniversary. Paul shares insights into the company's journey, from its retail products across Canada and the U.S. to its extensive B2B operations serving restaurants and institutions.The interview highlights High Liner as a quintessential Canadian success story, underlining its resilience and innovation in the competitive food industry. Paul's narrative celebrates the company's legacy and emphasizes its role in advancing the seafood sector through sustainability and value-added offerings. T&T Image:The line to enter T&T Supermarket was nearly an hour long in the middle of the afternoon on Thursday, Dec. 5.Jeff Wells/Grocery Dive About PaulPAUL JEWER, FCPA, FCA, ICD.DPaul was appointed as President & Chief Executive Officer in December 2023. Previous to that he served as the Companies Chief Financial Officer, since February 2014.  Prior to joining High Liner Foods in 2014, Paul was CFO with Sobeys Inc., a leading Canadian grocery and food distributor. He is a Fellow Chartered Professional Accountant (FCPA) and began his career with Ernst & Young LLP providing audit, tax, valuation and business advisory services for a variety of clients in various business sectors. Prior to joining Sobeys Inc. in 2003, he held a number of progressively senior finance positions in the technology sector.Paul graduated in 1994 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Acadia University. In 1997 he received his Chartered Accountant designation. He is also a graduate of Harvard Business School's Advanced Management Program.He is currently Treasurer of the Groundfish Forum, a member of the executive of the National Fisheries Institute, a board member of Norcod, and a board advisor to Andfjord Salmon. Paul is also Chair of Sport Nova Scotia and a member of the Advisory Board of FM Global Canada. Paul is an Honorary Governor of the Board of Governors of Acadia University, having completed a seven- year term as Chair of the Board. Paul is also past Chair of the Board of Governors of the Halifax Grammar School. The Food Professor #podcast is presented by Caddle. About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University. Before joining Dalhousie, he was affiliated with the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, which he co-founded. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Google Scholar ranks him as one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability.He has authored five books on global food systems, his most recent one published in 2017 by Wiley-Blackwell entitled “Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking”. He has also published over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles in several academic publications. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Lancet, The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.Dr. Charlebois sits on a few company boards, and supports many organizations as a special advisor, including some publicly traded companies. Charlebois is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Business Scientific Institute, based in Luxemburg. Dr. Charlebois is a member of the Global Food Traceability Centre's Advisory Board based in Washington DC, and a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ottawa. Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

PC Leader and incumbent Premier Tim Houston took a landslide victory in yesterday's Nova Scotia election. There's a chance this could influence an election in Newfoundland and Labrador. We've reached Alex Marland, a professor in the Department of Politics at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, to talk about this.

Alex Marland is a political scientist at Acadia University. He spoke with host Jeff Douglas about the election debate between Nova Scotia's three main political party leaders, and whether debates actually have much of an impact on voters.

Welcome back to Hashtag Health! This is part 1 of our 2 part series on physical activity promotion. We are joined by Dr Jonathan Fowles, the Scientific Director for Exercise is Medicine Canada & Professor at Acadia University, to talk about the challenges and success stories in physical activity promotion.  Be the first to hear about new episodes! Follow us on Instagram @hashtaghealthpodcast

Risk Can Be An Opportunity. $TRX Gold CEO Explains What's Next & How Gold Is A Database Business Guest: Stephen Mullowney, Chief Executive Officer, Director, TRX Gold Corporation Website: https://trxgold.com/ Bio: Stephen Mullowney was appointed CEO of TRX Gold in December 2020. He is a former Partner and Managing Director at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), where he led PwC Canada's Deals Mining Group for more than ten years. Mr. Mullowney has an extensive mining background, working with miners, Governments, and institutional investors across the world and supporting them in making key strategic business, financing, and policy decisions. Mr. Mullowney is a CA, CPA, CFA and holds a BBA from Acadia University. Ticker: NYSE/AMERICAN and TSE – $TRX --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/smartmoneycircle/support

On the phone-in: Our guest is Paul Arnold who teaches at the Ivan Curry School of Engineering at Acadia University in Wolfville, NS. He answers questions about composting. And off the top of the show, we speak with Wayne MacKay, professor emeritus at the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University, He discusses the possible legal ramifications of racist costumes such as the four men who showed up at a Halloween dance in North Sydney dressed up as members of the KKK.

With just under a week left of the election campaign, we check in with our political watchers. Erin Crandall is a political science professor at Acadia University and Jamie Gillies teaches political science at St. Thomas University in Fredericton.

The province wants the federal government to pay for the entirety of infrastructure to protect the Chignecto Isthmus from climate crisis effects. We get into the history of financing big Canadian infrastructure projects when we speak with Stephen Henderson. He's a professor at Acadia University.

On the phone-in today: Do you feel the diversity of your views is reflected by a federal political party? Our guest is Alex Marland, professor in the Department of Politics at Acadia University. And off the top of the show, we talk about cell phones in classrooms as school begins in the Maritimes. Our guest is David Schult with the PEI Home and School Federation.

On the phone-in today: We discuss the US election with Rachel Brickner, who's a professor with the Department of Politics at Acadia University. And we hear about the lockout by Canada's two main rail companies.

This bonus episode is all about getting to know swifts and swallows, those speedy aerial acrobats that make summer skies so lively. Rielle Hoeg joins us to help shed some light on these two groups of birds. You'll get pointers on how to tell them apart, and which species are present across Canada. We also learn about their population status and a cool new project in Atlantic Canada aiming to protect Bank Swallow habitats.Learn more about how you can help Aerial Insectivores across Canada. And check out this incredible story about Chimney Swifts...in a barn.  Rielle Hoeg grew up in rural Nova Scotia, playing in the woods and developing an appreciation for all the wonderful critters, plants and fungi around her. During her undergraduate and Master's degrees at Acadia University, she had opportunities to work with shorebirds, aerial insectivores, and her spark bird: the Leach's Storm-petrel! At Birds Canada, Rielle splits her time amongst Chimney Swifts, Piping Plovers, shorebirds, and Leach's Storm-petrels, and is grateful to work with so many passionate, inspiring people (colleagues and volunteers alike!). Andrea Gress (she/her) secretly thinks Piping Plovers are better than all the other birds...studied Renewable Resource Management at the University of Saskatchewan. She pivoted towards birds, after an internship in South Africa. Upon returning, she worked with Piping Plovers in Saskatchewan, and then as the Ontario Piping Plover Coordinator. Years of sharing her love of plovers with beach goers has turned into a full time communications role with Birds Canada. 

WE APPRECIATE EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU! If you wouldn't mind please go leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!! Welcome back to Episode 323 of On the Spot Sports and in today's episode we have a very special guest, current professional hockey goaltender, Conor McCollum! Conor and I talk about this season with the Danbury Hat Tricks in the FPHL. We also talk about his historic University hockey career with Acadia University, going from 3rd string to starter, the fun mental approach to the game, interacting with fans between whistles, growing up through Junior hockey and so much more! We hope you guys enjoy this episode!! Thank you Conor for coming on the show! I had a blast!! Follow us on Instagram @on_the_spot_sports and take a listen on YouTube, Spotify and Apple/Google Podcasts @ On The Spot Sports Get $25 off our guy Jamie Phillips Nutrition book for Hockey Players with the discount code "ONTHESPOT" on victoremnutrition.com Living Sisu link: ⁠⁠https://livingsisu.com/app/devenirmem.... BECOME A MEMBER TODAY

Daniel Lametti and Joanna Kuc join Robb and Josh to share the advanced chatbot they created for a research project in mental health. Dan Lametti is an Associate Professor of Cognitive Psychology at Acadia University in Nova Scotia, Canada. Dan taught and conducted research in experimental psychology at the University of Oxford, and is also the Director of Academic Fellowships at OneReach.ai. Joanna is a Data Scientist at Compass Pathways as well as a PhD Candidate in Experimental Psychology at University College London, where her work focuses on decoding language biomarkers relating to mental health. Using the OneReach.ai platform, Daniel and Joanna created a conversational app in Telegram that collects journal entries from participants as either written text or voice notes, and generates weekly summaries. Learn more about this unique design process and some of their findings in an engaging and practical episode of Invisible Machines.

An Acadia University professor tells us about his research putting high-tech satellite trackers on black bears. The province is trying to learn more about our black bear population, prompted by concerns raised around the spring bear hunt pilot that was cancelled last month. 

On this episode of the Self-Reg Show Susan connects with Marie Edwards, Assistant Professor at Acadia University and Self-Reg Online Learning Facilitator.They discuss how Marie disseminates Self-Reg knowledge to her students and how they've applied it to better help with their self-regulation in the face of post-secondary stressors.Discover Marie's firsthand accounts and approaches to applying Self-Reg across her roles as a teacher, school principal, and researcher. Learn how Marie equips her post-secondary students with Self-Reg knowledge to enhance self-regulation as they integrate this science and practice into their work as educators.Follow The MEHRIT Centre & Susan on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/susanhopkins5Learn more with the MEHRIT Centre:https://self-reg.ca/online/Follow the Stuart Shanker & Co Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/StuartShankerSelfRegSign Up for TMC's Newsletterhttps://mehritcentre.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c52a5f4a89ff8632f0cfd7d72&id=33b75d66b7

Following Harry's recent talk at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Peter reached out to him by phone to discuss the highlights of the presentation and celebrate the release of Harry's latest poetry book titled ‘Fractures'.Duration: 27:23Credit: YouTube Segment with Mary Oliver - Wild GeesePosted: April 7, 2024HighlightsHarry discusses his poetry and latest book release "Fractures"Peter engages in a conversation with Harry about the relevance of poetry in the digital age and the process of self-publishingHarry shares insights on poetry, self-publishing, and the importance of poetry in modern timesThe conversation delves into the relevance of poetry in the digital age and the impact of self-publishing on the literary worldHarry emphasizes the mystery and depth of poetry and its role in reconnecting people to the natural world and each otherThe discussion explores the evolution of language and the impact of consumer culture on communicationHarry highlights the role of poetry in keeping language alive and authentic, countering the superficiality of modern communicationThe conversation extends to the process of self-publishing and the challenges and rewards of bringing one's work to the publicHarry shares his motivation for releasing his latest book, 'Fractures,' and the significance of compiling his poetry into a cohesive collectionHarry shares his website where his work is available for reading and purchase, and recites a line from one of his poems, leaving a lasting impression on the host and listeners

I had the best time with Nakeisha Rodgers, M.D., a Geriatrician and Internist.  In this interview, Dr. Nakeisha shares what drew her to working with senior citizens, why she sees them as savvy seniors and how she approaches her training with medical professionals so that they begin to transform how they view and interact with this population.  Additionally, she shares the content of the progressive training she offers to her colleagues — other physicians, medical aides,  social workers/therapists, etc. Dr. Nakeisha is a dual board Internist and Geriatrician, best-selling author, and national speaker from the beautiful island of the Bahamas. She is the daughter of two retired educators whose love for the classroom shaped her own passion for teaching. She has over a decade of experience caring for hundreds of complex geriatric patients with multiple medical needs. Through her books, dynamic in-person and virtual workshops, and online educational resources, she equips medical professionals with the tools needed to help savvy seniors age like royalty. Dr. Nakeisha earned her Associate's Degree in Biochemistry from the University of the Bahamas. She then completed her Bachelor's in Biology at Acadia University in Nova Scotia, Canada. She matriculated at the University of West Indies medical school graduating with an MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery). She later completed her Internal Medicine Residency at the Yale New Haven Health Bridgeport Program. She was awarded a Fellowship degree in Geriatrics from the prestigious Harvard Medical School. She is the CEO of Age Like Royalty LLC, geared at changing the perception of aging. A creative at heart, Dr. Nakeisha teaches key geriatric principles in a creative, simple format so that medical professionals can provide comprehensive, compassionate geriatric care the Dr. Nakeisha way! Dr. Nakeisha has the pleasure and privilege of mentoring the next generation of brilliant minds. She is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Internal and Geriatric Medicine in Florida. To rejuvenate she enjoys spending quality time with her parents and family, listening to music, dancing, and engaging in the creative arts. Dr. Nakeisha looks forward to sharing her priceless secrets with your organization, so your seniors can age like royalty.   Dr. Nakeisha's Website www.drnakeishamd.com    Dr. Nakeisha's book — SECRETS OF SASSY, SAVVY SENIORS Secrets of Sassy, Savvy Seniors: Aging Like Royalty Roadmap amzn.to Secrets of Sassy, Savvy Seniors: Aging Like Royalty Roadmap amzn.to   Dr. Nakeisha's Online Course — SECRETS OF SAAVY ONLINE COURSE Secrets of Savvy Seniors Caregiver Edition shorturl.at Dr. Nakeisha's Advisory Board Consultancy International Caregivers Association  https://www.icacares.com/advisory-board   

Canada's April 1st carbon tax hike is seeing a lot of pushback, including from some premiers and Conservative leader Pierre Pollievre. We ask Acadia University professor Justin Beaudoin, one of the signatories to an open letter from economists on carbon pricing, for his perspective.

Dr. Chelsea Gardner, a professor of Classical Archaeology at Acadia University, joins Lexie to discuss her path from psychology to pedestrian survey in Greece, her work with the Peopling the Past podcast, how she and her PtP colleagues handle modern reception via a multitude of digital platforms. So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week's exciting odyssey!  Don't forget to follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram or visit our website www.theozymandiasproject.com! Learn more about Dr. Gardner: https://history.acadiau.ca/faculty/chelsea-gardner.htmlCheck out her The CARTography Project: https://cartographyproject.com; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SHuKfY6GvgExplore Peopling the Past: https://peoplingthepast.com Listen to the Peopling the Past podcast: https://peoplingthepast.com/category/podcast/Follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/archaeoctopus Follow Peopling the Past on Twitter: https://twitter.com/peoplingthepast Read Under Everything by Daisy Johnson: https://www.graywolfpress.org/books/everything-underRead Motel of Mysteries by David Macauley: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/motel-of-the-mysteries_david-macaulay/258354/#edition=2385154&idiq=4175969Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheOzymandiasProject Custom music by Brent Arehart of Arehart Sounds and edited by Dan Maday. Get exclusive bonus content (ad free episodes, early releases, and experimental content) on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This EP features Strength and Conditioning Coach, and High-Performance Manager with the Canadian Armed Forces, Elliott Richardson.  His background includes experience as an athlete, coach, mentor, educator, presenter, and integrator of disciplines to optimize human performance.  Before he transitioned to working with the military population, he spent almost a decade as a Strength and Conditioning Coach and Sports Performance Manager with Acadia University. There he oversaw a team of multidisciplinary staff and interns supporting over 300 Varsity athletes across 10 teams.  He also built a private business - Acadia Performance Training - that served three functions: serve the community and provincial athletes, generate revenue to support Varsity staffing positions and provide an opportunity for coaches to develop their skills. While at Acadia, he also taught in the school of kinesiology.  His coaching career began after a three-year career in the Canadian Football League with Edmonton and Saskatchewan. His goal when transitioning to coaching was to provide athletes with the opportunities that he didn't have growing up and provide mentorship to coaches that he wished he had started. He now lives in Ontario with his wife and three kids. If you liked this EP, please take the time to rate and comment, share with a friend, and connect with us on social channels IG @Kingopain, TW @BuiltbyScott, LI+FB Scott Livingston. You can find all things LYM at www.LYMLab.com, download your free Life Lab Starter Kit today and get busy living https://lymlab.com/free-lym-lab-starter/Please take the time to visit and connect with our sponsors, they are an essential part of our success:www.VALD.com

This episode is all about fat—both eating it and being it—and some of the many ways in which fat and fatness have highly complex effects on our psyches, our well-being, and our societies in general. The visibility (and invisibility) of fat in our worlds is a starting point, followed up with conversations with critical nutrition scholar Dr. Jennifer Brady, fat activist and educator Virgie Tovar, and naturopathic health consultant Deb Oleynik. (Yep, this is a longer-than-usual episode…) David and Maxime taste some unctuous hors d'oeuvres in the aperitivo edition of the ‘Stick This in Your Mouth' segment, and medical physicist John Schreiner responds rapid-fire style to the Food Questionnaire.Guests:Dr. Jennifer Brady is a professor of nutrition and dietetics at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. Her research focuses on the ways in which science and society come together to produce various effects in and on our bodies, including such themes as health justice, weight-neutral approaches to practice, and the intersectionality of gender, race, and class. She has written and edited many scholarly articles and books, including Conversations in Food Studies and Feminist Food Studies. Virgie Tovar is a writer, podcaster, Instagrammer, and public speaker who has a master's degree in sexuality studies with a focus on the intersections of body size, race, and gender. For more than a decade, she has been non-judgmentally teaching people about the harmful effects of weight-based discrimination and the benefits of celebrating body diversity. Virgie has been featured by the New York Times, Tech Insider, BBC, MTV, Al Jazeera, NPR, and Yahoo Health. She lives in San Francisco.Deb Oleynik is a naturopathic health and wellness consultant who helps clients find and adjust the lifestyle factors that contribute to chronic disease. She is committed to the reality that the food we eat and the environments that surround us contribute greatly to our wellbeing. Deb has a doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University and a master's degree in Food Culture and Communication from the University of Gastronomic Sciences.John Schreiner is a medical physicist who served the Canadian medical physics community in many roles including as newsletter editor for the Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists and president of as Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine. In 2019, he retired as Chief of Medical Physics at the Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario in 2019, and he is now Professor Emeritus of Oncology and Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario.Host/Producer: David Szanto Music: Story Mode@makingamealpodcast makingamealofit.com

Noémie (pronounced No-Emmy) is a Québecer of Haitian ancestry who has resided, worked and lived in Mi'kma'ki (Nova Scotia) since 2016. She received an undergraduate degree (honours) in Psychology from Mount Saint Vincent University in 2021 and is set to receive a graduate degree in Clinical Psychology from Acadia University in 2024.Noémie has a passion for Health Equity research, and for sharing scientific knowledge in ways that can be understood and accessed by everyone.She is particularly sensitive to issues of Black mental health and the lack of services for folks of African ancestry. Noémie embraces opportunities to educate the public on mental health topics, and to advocate for the cultural diversification of mental health care practitioners and scholars.Find out more @almost_a_shrink

This fall, Acadia University will welcome 25 students to a new Africentric bachelor of education program. It's for African Nova Scotian support workers who want to upgrade to become teachers. It's a new path to increasing the number of Black teachers in the province's schools. Sylvia Parris-Drummond of the Delmore "Buddy" Daye Learning Institute and Acadia Prof. Késa Munroe-Anderson bring us the details. 

The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives released its Report Card on Child & Family Poverty in Nova Scotia on Tuesday. It says 35,330 kids in the province experienced poverty in 2021, or 20.5 per cent. That's up from 18.4 per cent in 2020. Guest host Preston Mulligan spoke with one of the authors of the report, Acadia University professor Lesley Frank.

The price of baby formula has been skyrocketing to the point where cases of it are being kept under lock and key in some Halifax drug stores. Guest host Carolyn Ray is joined by Lesley Frank, a Canada research chair in food, health and social justice at Acadia University, to talk about what this means for Nova Scotian families.

The guys cover a spooky college in Nova Scotia...Acadia University!!!

Dr. Seely specializes in chiropractic care for animals. Formerly an exotic veterinarian, practicing chiropractic became so rewarding and busy that she shifted her focus to only chiropractic- making sure that all her patients could align themselves with health.Her education began in Wolfville, Nova Scotia where she earned her Bachelor of Science with Honors in Biology in 1986 from Acadia University. Dr. Seely went on to earn a Master of Science degree in Wildlife Biology in 1991 from the University of Guelph and graduated from Ontario Veterinary College with her DVM in 1995. She studied Animal Chiropractic under the auspices of the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association in Moline, Illinois.She has published her first book, One Bone at a Time: Tales of an Adventurous Animal Chiropractor, chronicling her journey as a veterinarian, marine biologist, and animal chiropractor. Dr. Seely is very active, running marathons and usually competing in one Ironman triathlon a year. She enjoys cross-country skiing, swimming, kayaking, and horseback riding- anything that gets her outside. Most of all she is a passionate mother who loves cheering her son on from the bleachers at his basketball games and participating in triathlons or running races with her daughter and husband.Topics covered in this episode:Going from mixed animal practice to chiropractic onlyResponses she got from peers when she switched from traditional medicine to doing chiropractic full-timeMarketingShowing people vs. telling them about chiropractic careSuccess storiesWhat governs your motives in chiropractic care and why it mattersThe quality of satisfaction in the work-life balance between veterinarians and animal chiropractors Dr. Seely's book, One Bone at a Time: Tales of an Adventurous Animal ChiropractorLinks and Resources:  Visit the Pembroke Animal Hospital websiteFind Dr. Seely's book, One Bone at a Time: Tales of an Adventurous Animal Chiropractor, on AmazonMaking Strides for Animal Chiropractic links:Visit the Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic websiteOur Black Friday sale ends on December 31st, 2023 and January 2nd, 2023 for current course members.  Use code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout!Visit our Facebook PageVisit our Instagram Page Thank you to our sponsors!Academy for the Advancement of Animal ChiropracticiPoint Touch- Integrative Veterinary Medicine EHRThe Evidence Based ChiropractorHave an idea for the podcast? Please leave us a survey! Become a patron of the podcastDonate here