Podcasts about Annapolis Valley

This week, we're catching up with the one and only Mark Bezanson—a musician, educator, and all-around Nova Scotia treasure! From his early days studying at StFX to a decades-long teaching career (where Kristen even played in his band class!), Mark's love for music has always been front and center.   Now in his final year of teaching at Middleton High School, he's riding the emotional rollercoaster of retirement while looking ahead to new adventures—travel, performing with Joker's Right Band, and celebrating his solo album Wire and Wood. We chat about our shared love for the Annapolis Valley, the beauty of Nova Scotia, and the importance of community in both music and life.   Mark is one of the kindest souls you'll ever meet, and his passion for music and people shines through in every story he shares. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation with someone who was truly born to play!   Us on the web: www.mikeandkristen.ca Instagram: www.instagram.com/mike_and_kristen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeandkristencreative Shoot us a message! Say hello, tell us who you think we should have on the podcast, and your deepest and darkest secrets: mikeandkristencreative@gmail.com  Review our book "You and Me" on Amazon (it helps a lot!!): https://amzn.to/3qqNCMo Intro song: "The Walk" by Mike's band The Town Heroes - www.thetownheroes.com Mike's site: www.michaelsryan.com Kristen's site: www.kristenherringtonart.com Mark's Website: https://markbezanson.com/ Mark's IG: https://www.instagram.com/mbezansonmusic/

Wendy Knowlton is the gender-based violence project coordinator with the Women's Place Resource Centre in Kingston. She tells guest host Preston Mulligan about the survey and what's next now that the results have been shared.

When we first spoke to Rose Schoonhoven, she was in Grade 11 at Horton High School and she had just won a Devour competition for her short film "The Leftovers." Nearly a decade later, Rose is back at the Food Film Fest, showing two films. We caught up with her.

Join Adam and Amanda Langley as they explore the heart of Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley with renowned Chef Michael Howell, founder of Devour! The Food Film Fest, the world's largest festival that blends cinema and cuisine. Discover how Michael transformed Wolfville into a culinary gem, celebrated the region's local food, and supported Nova Scotia's burgeoning wine industry. From his award-winning Tempest restaurant to hosting workshops, celebrity chef dinners, and community events, Michael dives into the impact of culinary tourism on local economies. Learn about the festival's challenges, successes, and its future as a global hub for food and film lovers. Whether you're a chef, a foodie, or a wine enthusiast, this conversation offers a feast of inspiration and opportunities! For more information on Devour! Food Film Fest: devourfest.com @devourfest - X @devour_fest - Instagram @devourfest - Facebook  @devourthefoodfilmfest6683   - YouTube For more information or to contact Adam or Amanda Langley: superyachteastcoast.com @superyachteastcoast - Instagram @superyachteastcoast - Facebook @superyacht-east-coast - LinkedIn Subscribe for more episodes as we uncover the best yachting destinations in Canada! #CulinaryTourism #DevourFilmFest #MichaelHowell #NovaScotiaWine #FoodFilmFestival #LocalFoodMovement #NovaScotiaDining

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Geena Luckett.Geena Luckett is the owner and General Manager of Luckett Vineyards. Over the past decade, she has overseen the continued growth of the family-run Annapolis Valley winery while maintaining the Luckett-brand commitment to customer service and quality.With vast experience in the wine and tourism industry in Nova Scotia and even New Zealand, she's done it all! From crushing grapes, to planning epic events, to managing an ever-growing team. Geena has made it her business to know Nova Scotia viticulture from the terroir up!For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/206 . . .THIS WEEKS DISCUSSIONS:[06:22 - Agritourism Growth][11:11 - Managing Family Dynamics while Growing a Business][18:05 - Creative Contributions to Growing the Brand][24:00 - Navigating a Male-Dominated Industry while Building a Supportive Network][29:40 - Succession Planning][38:39 - The Most Rewarding Part of Being a Rural Woman for Geena]. . .This week's episode is brought to you by Pinning by Bad Gringa . . .Let's get SocialFollow The Rural Woman Podcast on Social MediaInstagram | FacebookSign up to get email updatesJoin our private Facebook group, The Rural Woman Podcast Community Connect with Katelyn on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest. . .Support the ShowPatreon | PayPal | Become a Show SponsorLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts | Take the Listener SurveyScreenshot this episode and share it on your socials!Tag @TheRuralWomanPodcast + #TheRuralWomanPodcast. . .Meet the TeamAudio Editor | MixBär.Admin Team | Kim & Co OnlinePatreon Executive ProducersSarah R. | Happiness by The AcreKarri MV. | Leystone...

Not many of us will reach 100 years old, so reporter Jane Sponagle set out to learn as much as she could from a rug-hooking, perm-rocking great grandmother in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley.

It's August and we are into some Summer Throwbacks! We go back to earlier this year and Measha Brueggergosman-Lee, a diva in the true sense of the word: a famous female opera star, with all the fierce discipline and flair for drama that that entails. But Measha is also a mother, a wife, a memoirist, a 7th generation Canadian descended from Black loyalists, on her way to finishing a Masters degree in practical theology. She does everything wholeheartedly, which is all the more inspiring when you know her experience with cardiovascular disease, undergoing open-heart surgery not once but twice. Who better to be our guest as we release this in February, as February is not only Black History Month, but Heart Month as well? Measha was born in New Brunswick, and now makes her home in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia. Currently Artist in Residence with Opera Atelier, Measha has just released an album called Zombie Blizzard, featuring concert arias by Aaron Davis and Margaret Atwood. We talk about love, faith, honesty, race, health, and showing your scars .Measha Brueggergosman-Lee: both her heart and her names go on and on. You Can watch the recording of the show on YouTube. You can find a transcription of the show on our episode page. We love writing and would love for you to read what we write. Sign Up for our Substack Newsletter. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Wendy and Maureen at womenofir@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johanne McInnis spoke with Mainstreet's Alex Mason to tell him about a festival that combines harp, meditation and yoga on a beautiful Nova Scotia beach. It's called Harp Meditation Yoga Festival and it starts in Kingsport, N.S., on Friday and runs until Sunday.

We've been talking about last week's deadly flash flooding in the Annapolis Valley, and how our province needs a more robust emergency alert system for extreme weather events. We connect with a hydrologist at the United States' National Weather Service to find out how they predict and alert the public about flash floods.

Hurry up and wait: That's what members of Valley Search and Rescue in the Annapolis Valley are doing. They are preparing to help with wildfire evacuations in Labrador City at a moment's notice. Information Morning's Erin MacInnis found out how they're preparing for anything. 

Halls Harbour was one of the most dramatic scenes from last week's flash flooding in the Annapolis Valley. The causeway at the bottom of the road that loops around the harbour collapsed. That sent a torrent of water spilling over the road in the harbour. We check in with the owner of Halls Harbour Lobster Pound and Restaurant. 

The RCMP say a young person from Wolfville died during flooding caused by heavy rains in the Annapolis Valley on Thursday, July 11th. Police didn't release their name or gender, but they are believed to be a young teenager. RCMP were called at 7:40 p.m. by someone reporting that the teen was pulled into a water-filled ditch at a community park on Highland Avenue and disappeared under the rushing water. Police said a group of friend were playing at the park when the flash flooding occurred. The park, behind Acadia University's Crowell Tower, includes play equipment, a soccer pitch and a skate park. Police say that as part of the efforts, the water drainage system was diverted. The youth was found dead at about 11:30 p.m. Details:

This week we were joined by Robyn Fleckenstein, the head coach of the Mount Royal University's Women's Basketball team since 2019. Robyn started her head coaching career at post-secondary with the ACAC's Augustana Vikings from 2017 - 2019. Prior to coaching for the Vikings Robyn was an assistant coach for the University of Alberta Pandas for four season. Robyn is originally from Annapolis Valley, NS, playing for Acadia University. Join us as Robyn jumps into how her start at the ACAC was integral to her transition to USport. Follow Robyn on Instagram at @robynanna3. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review Hold My Clipboard on Spotify or ApplePodcast to help other find the podcast and to learn more about ACAC basketball. Don't miss out, follow the show, the league, and our hosts on: Instagram: @hmc.bballpodcast Instagram: @toridugan5 Instagram: @kingerlc Instagram: @narra.studios www.acac.ab.ca Proudly brought to you by Narra Studios

Are you a professional strawberry huller? The Kingston Farmers Market in the Annapolis Valley wants you to sign up for its first annual strawberry hulling contest on Thursday. It's part of what they're calling Strawberry Week. Mainstreet's Jane Sponagle spoke with organizer Lauren Avery to learn more.

When the Shubenacadie Canal was originally surveyed in 1767, it was meant to facilitate transportation between Halifax and the agricultural, timber and coal-producing areas of northern Nova Scotia and the Annapolis Valley. But these days the canal and park are largely used for recreational activities. Since 1984, the Shubenacadie Canal Commission has been trying to preserve the waterway, its history and its new life, so last week, Mainstreet's Rob Doublett jumped into a kayak with commissioner Cait Green for a tour.

When the Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Festival kicks off next Wednesday, it will be celebrating 90 successful years. But this year, it's introducing a new youth competition: "Passions that Bloom." Host Jeff Douglas visited the festival offices in Kentville to talk with organizers about the updated format.

Both politicians and consumers have been scrutinizing large grocery chains for reporting higher profits while many Canadians struggle to afford groceries — and an ongoing boycott of Loblaw aims to challenge that. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Kara Friesen, who runs a small meal kit business in the Annapolis Valley, about why the actions of large chains are also causing problems for local food producers.

In this episode I talk about regional garden snakes with serpent educator Pete Freckelton. Based in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia, “For Pete's Snakes” offers educational snake events for birthdays, schools, and more!If you enjoyed this content, please like, share and/or subscribe to my YouTube channel. You can also check out my free audio podcastMaritimeGardening.com | A Free Audio Podcast For Gardening Enthusiastswhere I discuss how to grow healthy food the cheap and easy way!Guess what? I'm now writing an article on gardening every week at https://maritimegardening.substack.com/. Check it out :)Also, check out my sponsor Veseys Seeds (Home | Veseys). They offer a Promo code (GAVS24) that allows you to get free shipping on items in their 2024 Seed Catalogue as long as one pack of seeds is included in the order. Free shipping is not applicable on surcharges on larger items. Promo code is valid until November 30, 2024.@‌veseys #veseys #veseysseeds #growwithveseysHome | VeseysIf you like my content, why not check out my other YouTube channel - "Outdoors on the Cheap".Outdoors On The CheapPodcast:MaritimeGardening.com | A Free Audio Podcast For Gardening EnthusiastsFacebook Page:Maritime GardeningMusic: "pioneers" byhttps://Audionautix.com

Having conquered both the Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail, Whistler's journey is one of triumph over adversity and the unwavering support of those around him. He regales listeners with tales of meticulous preparation, the invaluable assistance of his devoted wife, his loyal hiking companion "Scooby," and the kindness of trail angels encountered along the way. Surviving a harrowing 67-foot fall in the mountains on his 60th birthday, Whistler's story is one of resilience and the profound depths of the human spirit. Through his experiences, he offers insights into the emotional and spiritual dimensions of the trail, alongside his enthusiasm for the culinary delights (Nutella anyone?!) enjoyed during his epic hikes. Join us for an inspiring episode as we delve into the extraordinary adventures of this American-Canadian icon.    Us on the web: www.mikeandkristen.ca Instagram: www.instagram.com/mike_and_kristen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeandkristencreative Shoot us a message! Say hello, tell us who you think we should have on the podcast, and your deepest and darkest secrets: mikeandkristencreative@gmail.com  Review our book "You and Me" on Amazon (it helps a lot!!): https://amzn.to/3qqNCMo Intro song: "The Walk" Outro song: "The Jam" both by Mike's band The Town Heroes - www.thetownheroes.com Mike's site: www.michaelsryan.com Kristen's site: www.kristenherringtonart.com M & K Fundraiser: https://mikeandkristen.ca/fundraiser Tickets to The Town Heroes "Secret Show" - https://bit.ly/4b2TUXF Buy Bill's Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Whistlers-Way-Thru-Hikers-Adventure-Pacific/dp/1952019028 Episode Sponsored by Ryan O'Malley at All State Insurance - romalley@allstate.ca or phone: 1-902-210-1293 —  https://g.co/kgs/XbKHH9s     

A family doctor from the Annapolis Valley is calling on government to do something about the exorbitant prices of infant formula. He thinks formula should be regulated like prescription drugs.

Dr. Jabu Mathew Abraham, a family doctor in Nova Scotia, has been writing to provincial and federal politicians calling for a cap on the price of baby formula. He argues the price of the product should be regulated, or even covered, like some prescription drugs.

The federal government recently announced two new measures to help small craft brewers: capping the excise duty on alcohol, and cutting it in half for the first 15-thousand hectolitres of beer produced. We get reaction from the Craft Brewers Association of Nova Scotia... and a small brewer in the Annapolis Valley who says provincial measures would go further in helping small-scale producers.

A body percussion retreat is coming to the Annapolis Valley. Registered trauma therapist Wendy Stubbert and university music instructor Krissy Keech join host Jeff Douglas to talk about what body percussion is and how it can be used to relieve trauma, stress and anxiety. 

Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On this week's Farmer Rapid Fire, host Shaun Haney checks in with: Geneve Newcombe of Port Williams in the Annapolis Valley, N.S.; Tyler Lester of Bloomfield, Ont.; Riley Anderson of Red River Valley, Man.; and, Shane Strydhorst... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On this week's Farmer Rapid Fire, host Shaun Haney checks in with: Geneve Newcombe of Port Williams in the Annapolis Valley, N.S.; Tyler Lester of Bloomfield, Ont.; Riley Anderson of Red River Valley, Man.; and, Shane Strydhorst... Read More

Measha Brueggergosman-Lee is a diva in the true sense of the word: a famous female opera star, with all the fierce discipline and flair for drama that that entails. But Measha is also a mother, a wife, a memoirist, a 7th generation Canadian descended from Black loyalists, on her way to finishing a Masters degree in practical theology. She does everything wholeheartedly, which is all the more inspiring when you know her experience with cardiovascular disease, undergoing open-heart surgery not once but twice. Who better to be our guest this week, as February is not only Black History Month, but Heart Month as well? Measha was born in New Brunswick, and now makes her home in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia. Currently Artist in Residence with Opera Atelier, Measha has just released an album called Zombie Blizzard, featuring concert arias by Aaron Davis and Margaret Atwood. We talk about love, faith, honesty, race, health, and showing your scars .Measha Brueggergosman-Lee: both her heart and her names go on and on. You Can watch the recording of the show on YouTube. You can find a transcription of the show on our episode page. We love writing and would love for you to read what we write. Sign Up for our Substack Newsletter. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Wendy and Maureen at womenofir@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet Taylor Milne, the multi-talented Annapolis Valley educator, entrepreneur, and actor extraordinaire. By day, she's shaping the minds of the future generation in an elementary school, ensuring an inclusive learning environment where barriers are broken, and dreams are built.Beyond the classroom, Taylor takes on the role of the Director of Maritime Model & Talent Management, representing a diverse range of talent across the Maritimes. Her vision is to create an inclusive and supportive community, celebrating the uniqueness of each individual and fostering feelings of acceptance and empowerment. Breaking barriers and building dreams is not just a slogan for Taylor; it's a way of life.But that's not all – Taylor is also the mastermind behind "The Thirsty Smuggler," a Mobile Bar Business that she runs alongside her family. Whether it's weddings, birthdays, festivals, or backyard BBQs, Taylor can craft a customized package tailored to your vision and budget. She brings the same dedication and individualized approach to bartending as she does to teaching and talent management.A graduate of Acadia with a B.Sc in Psychology, Taylor initially planned to delve into counselling or psychiatry. However, life took her on a different path, one where she wears many hats and thrives on the excitement of meeting people, learning, and overcoming challenges.Join Taylor on this episode as she shares insights into how she effortlessly juggles her three full-time roles while still managing to maintain a social life, spend quality time with her husband, family, and furry companion, and continues to film another season as a host on the documentary series, "Ocean Playground".Tune in to discover the secrets behind Taylor's success in managing diverse careers and breaking barriers to build dreams.Find out more @mmtmanagement

Amanda Peters joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about her breakout hit debut novel, THE BERRY PICKERS, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection. Amanda, who is a mixed-race of Mi'kmaq and European ancestry, was born and raised in Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia. She explains how a trip with her father to Maine to see the actual site of the blueberry picking that is depicted in the book spurred the story. As he walked her through the fields and showed her the cabin where he and his family had lived during picking season, the story came to her. Amanda had the opening line very quickly, and from there she wrote the book over a period of four years. For a long time, it was just in the voice of Joe, but she later saw that to have Norma's story told would bring something else to the novel. She shares how writing THE BERRY PICKERS has brought her closer to her Mi'kmaq roots and her very pleasant surprise at how the book has resonated so well with American readers. Plus, she discusses what she is working on now and offers a look ahead beyond that. Book discussed in this episode: THE BERRY PICKERS by Amanda Peters  https://www.bookreporter.com/reviews/the-berry-pickers Our Latest “Bookreporter Talks To” Interviews: Katherine Faulkner: https://youtu.be/TtPCMj-aYwQ Nita Prose: https://youtu.be/r1Ls304DNuQ Fiona Davis: https://youtu.be/SlDtz3pIX2g Gilly Macmillan: https://youtu.be/69IZt7IN2m4 Dani Shapiro: https://youtu.be/Qwb4YxxQIPU Douglas Brunt: https://youtu.be/IDCvXA0uTtQ Tess Gerritsen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s885KBtDOsY Our Latest “Bookaccino Live” Book Group Events: Dani Shapiro: https://youtu.be/Qwb4YxxQIPU Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan: https://youtu.be/A4t2w8dat7c Alice Elliott Dark: https://youtu.be/4fgncFSfeM0 Laura Dave: https://youtu.be/fD82fbLJ1Pg Kristin Hannah: https://youtu.be/p4dVHdVZC3I Allison Pataki: https://youtu.be/7HmJlMd0V1A Fiona Davis: https://youtu.be/DT-XR5ue_5Q Nita Prose: https://youtu.be/f_Ev0KN8z2M Sign up for newsletters from Bookreporter and Reading Group Guides here: https://tbrnetwork.com/newsletters/ FOLLOW US on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookreporter Website: https://www.bookreporter.com Art Credit: Tom Fitzgerald Edited by Jordan Redd Productions

People in the Annapolis Valley of NS are disappointed to hear that the Oaklawn Farm Zoo in Aylesford is closing. People have been going for decades. A young woman at UNB discusses her passion for curling and how her prosthetic arm is working for her. And on the phone-in: Veterinarian Dr Karyn Steele answers questions.

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A non-profit in the Annapolis Valley has been leaving winter clothes and blankets in public areas. The CBC's Erin MacInnis finds out how homelessness is becoming increasingly visible in that community. Plus, we check in with a representative of the Homeless No More Initiative.

We check in with King's County in the Annapolis Valley about how they check on vulnerable people in their area through a Vulnerable Persons registry as CBRM considers one.

  News - Nipah in INdia.  https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/14/india/kerala-nipah-virus-india-outbreak-intl-hnk/index.html   BA 2.86 Variant for covid…. hurricane Lee makes landfall in the maritimes https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/post-tropical-storm-lee-aftermath-sept-17-1.6969500     PODCAST CHALLENGE   Fix what you've been putting off, at least one item.  Going by what affected you most, how do you mitigate it?  Do so.     Jeff's Weather Blurb: As i mentioned in the news area, Hurricane Lee made landfall in the Maritimes. Wind gusts of around 120 km/h were reported. At the peak around 230,000 customers were without power in nova scotia. There was no major infrastructure damage reported, and no reports of missing people, injuries or deaths. Halifax, Truro, New Glasgow, and the western part of the province, which includes the South Shore, the Annapolis Valley, and Digby, Yarmouth and Shelburne County, were hardest hit by the storm. A former panelist who lives out there said the buoy at the halifax harbor registered a 36 foot swell Tropical storm Nigel has now formed in the atlantic but it appears as though it will not be a threat to land, but i will keep and eye and update discord     Deal of the Week CTCS.  30% off everything till the 30th. https://ctcsupplies.ca/      

The first ever pride festival for Kentville and Wolfville kicks off today in the Annapolis Valley. Co-coordinator Ashley Cyr shares the latest on the upcoming celebrations!

A Nova Scotia farming group have raised concerns about how much water they'll be able to use for agriculture amid a dry spring. Guest: Allan Melvin, a sixth-generation farmer from the Annapolis Valley and President of the Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's podcast: The Week in Politics and the Johnston Report. Guest: Bryan Passifiume. National Post Reporter. More Thoughts on the Johnston Report and What Comes Next. Guest: Charles Burton, Senior Fellow, Macdonald-Laurier Institute. According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Canada now has the highest level of household debt in the G7, with mortgages making up 75% of money owed. Guest: Barry Choi, Finance Expert. A Nova Scotia farming group have raised concerns about how much water they'll be able to use for agriculture amid a dry spring. Guest: Allan Melvin, a sixth-generation farmer from the Annapolis Valley and President of the Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture. --------------------------------------------- Host – Arlene Bynon     Executive Producer – Kelsey Campbell     Content Producer – Demi Knight Technical Producer – Belal Masri Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer - Matt Taylor If you enjoyed the podcast, tell a friend! For more of the Roy Green Show, subscribe to the podcast! https://globalnews.ca/roygreen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Apple Blossom Festival is in full swing in the Annapolis Valley. Apple Blossom president Logan Morse speaks to Erin McInnis about some of the new events happening this year, for the first 'full-scale' comeback since the pandemic.

Jason Lynch of Grand Pré Wines Limited in the Annapolis Valley discusses the effect on the wine-making industry after some varieties of grapes were killed off by the cold snap in February. We hear your feedback on cycling safety. And on the phone-in: Lawyer Jessica Lyle on wills and estate planning.

Jennifer Crawford is a chef, pro-wrestler, and feeler of big feelings. They grew up in Nova Scotia's beautiful Annapolis Valley, and after more than a decade in Toronto and winning MasterChef Canada in 2019, they're home again. When they're not weaving challah in the kitchen, you might find them as Moon Miss in the wrestling ring at the Lion's Club Arena, cooking for their experimental pro-wrestling supper club, or giving themselves brain freeze at the local ice cream stand.  At 40, they were diagnosed as autistic. They recently celebrated 5 years sober, and their 42nd birthday. Follow Jennifer on Instagram Website 3 ways you can support the podcast and the work we do... Become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠member⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Buy us a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠coffee.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rate & review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the show A BIG shoutout to our Community Champions who are supporting the work we do: Helen Hillman Kay Mathiesen The Late Discovered Club is hosted by Catherine Asta and edited by Caty Ava - visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Catherine Asta⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Allora⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Catherine Asta ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Late Discovered Club⁠⁠

It wouldn't be Strange brew if we didn't go off the rails, sometimes there's not even a track!

An Annapolis Valley family is fighting for changes to the way organ and tissue donors are screened, after their son's dying wish to donate his tissues was denied because he was gay. Cindy Gates-Dee and her son-in-law Jacob MacDonald call the process discriminatory, and they're taking the fight all the way to the Canadian Human Rights Commission. Christopher Karas is the Toronto paralegal representing them, he explains how the complaints process will work.

Stan Kochanoff is an entrepreneur, an environmentalist and a life coach. At 84 years old, he is still running 2 landscape-related businesses while also being involved in a few other income-generating projects and working on two books. His belief is that if you stop looking and stop learning, you're dead. In proof of this belief, he's done (and continues to do) many things:has presided over a number of regional and national Horticultural Associationshas served as president of Landscape Atlantic (LA) the original regional association, Landscape Nova Scotia (LNS), Landscape Canada (CNLA), ISA-Atlantic Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture, The Canadian Ornamental Plant Foundation (COPF) and the Nova Scotia Greenhouse Growers Associationis involved as a volunteer with the new Municipality of Windsor-West Hants Communities-In-Bloom Committee and coordinator of the Windsor Tree Canopy Projecthas served as a national judge for Communities-in-Bloomhas volunteered at numerous Olympic Gameswas busy with the Windsor Hockey Heritage Society, and with the Birthplace of Hockey Museum in WindsorStan's companies, Environova Planning Group Inc. and Maritime Landscape Services Ltd., offer full landscape planning, design and consulting services for commercial, institutional and residential customers throughout the Annapolis Valley, Metro Halifax and the South Shore of Nova Scotia, Canada.Stan tells us about the books he's writing and gives us some good tips on how to grow older and stay healthy and happy.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy

The pride flag of a recently opened business in the Annapolis Valley has been vandalized four times. But the businesses owner say after an outpouring support, "the love far outweighs the tiny little bit of hate.”

Daniel James McFadyen felt a connection to Nova Scotia at the early age of 14. His family was on a road trip from Ontario and gave the highlight reel of all that eastern Canada had to offer! He was accepted to Acadia University a few years later and has been making history and music in the Annapolis Valley ever since. We chat about pre-show rituals, his cleverly named barn studio and how preparation can allow new parts of the brain to expand on stage. A candid and light-hearted chat with our hard working, super-talented, song-writer friend.  Us on the web: www.mikeandkristen.ca Instagram: www.instagram.com/mike_and_kristen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeandkristencreative Shoot us a message! Say hello, tell us who you think we should have on the podcast, and your deepest and darkest secrets: mikeandkristencreative@gmail.com  Review our book "You and Me" on Amazon (it helps a lot!!): https://amzn.to/3qqNCMo Intro song: "The Walk" Outro song: "The Jam" both by Mike's band The Town Heroes - www.thetownheroes.com Mike's site: www.michaelsryan.com Kristen's site: www.kristenherringtonart.com   Daniel's Instagram: @danieljamesmcfadyen    Daniels's website: https://danieljamesmcfadyen.com/   This episode is sponsored by Made With Local and their DELICIOUS and NUTRITIOUS bars. Find more info here: https://www.madewithlocal.com/   Ticket Link to December 2 show at the Marquee: https://www.showpass.com/the-town-heroes-daniel-james-mcfadyen-the-marquee/  

Last month, we heard from a student climate activist in the Annapolis Valley who was headed to Egypt for this year's United Nations Climate Change Conference. Oliver Baker is in Egypt now, bumping shoulders with world leaders and lending his voice to the most important global gathering on climate change. We find out how it's going so far!

Andrew Newton lives in the Annapolis Valley in Eastern Canada. He is a historical fencer and mounted archer and runs the Annapolis Valley Historical Fencing Club, teaching broadsword, sabre and cutlass. Andrew was also an officer in the Air Force, so of course there's a bit of plane chat. In our discussion we talk about the business end of running a club: how to make money, effective marketing tips, and why even if you're a non-profit you still need to have a business-like approach. Andrew is running very successful youth classes, for both younger kids and teenagers. He talks about how to teach children and why it's not that different to teaching adults. We discuss the importance of getting youngsters into HMA. Useful links: Guy's Farfalla di Ferro drill video: https://vimeo.com/540592226 Sea Winds horse archery: https://www.seawindshorsearchers.ca/ Cateran Society broadsword: https://cateransociety.org/ This is Guy's lengthy and ultra-geeky post about stretto: https://guywindsor.net/2018/06/freedom-to-strike-a-lengthy-discussion-of-largo-and-stretto/ For more information about the host Guy Windsor and his work, as well as transcriptions of all the episodes, check out his website at https://swordschool.com/podcast   And to support the show, come join the Patrons at  https://www.patreon.com/theswordguy

School support workers in the Annapolis Valley and the South Shore have successfully voted for a new contract, ending their strike. We hear from Chris Hayes, one of the support workers that's been on the picket line in Lunenburg County. He's a SchoolsPlus Outreach Worker in the area.

Striking school support workers in Annapolis Valley are voting on a tentative agreement. Grade 6 student Khadi Hiscox says her school is a much sadder place for her without the help of her African Nova Scotian support worker. Information Morning's Kyah Sparks brings us the story.

Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition of the Farmer Rapid Fire! Today's show is brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada. Guest host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: John Guelly of Westlock, Alta.; Katie Keddy of Annapolis Valley, N.S.; Mike Groot of southwestern Ont.; and Daryl Fransoo of Glaslyn, Sask. As well, don't... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition of the Farmer Rapid Fire! Today's show is brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada. Guest host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: John Guelly of Westlock, Alta.; Katie Keddy of Annapolis Valley, N.S.; Mike Groot of southwestern Ont.; and Daryl Fransoo of Glaslyn, Sask. As well, don't... Read More