Best Random Acts Of Study Podcasts (2025)

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On the phone-in: gardening expert Niki Jabbour answers your questions. Off the top: the International Refugee and Migration Health Conference is happening in Halifax. 52:51

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On the phone-in: expert Niki Jabbour answers your gardening questions. Off the top of the show: the International Refugee and Migration Health Conference is happening in Halifax this weekend Attendees plan to send a message about protection of vulnerable migrants by drafting a statement they are calling the "Halifax Declaration."…

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On the phone-in: journalist and author Janice Landry shares stories of random acts of kindness. And off the top, lung transplant patients from the Maritimes struggle with out of pocket costs. 52:46

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On the phone-in: you share your stories of random acts of kindness with journalist and author of Every Little Thing, Janice Landry. And off the top of the show, lung transplant patients in the Maritimes need to travel to Toronto for treatment. We hear how they face a growing number of out of pocket costs.…

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On the phone-in: We ask our listeners to talk about the National Parks and National HIstoric Sites that they find most interesting in the Maritimes. And off the top. we hear from the Governor of Maine ... 52:38

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On the phone-in: Listeners call and share their stories about the National Parks and National Historic Sites that they find most interesting in the Maritimes. And off the top of the show, the Governor of Maine visits NB. And we hear an update about some ferry cancellations between NS and PEI.

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On the phone-in: Our experts share their list of great summer books. The list will be published on the website: halifaxpubliclibraries.ca And off the top, we hear about old growth trees in Lorneville ... 52:22

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On he phone-in: Our experts -- Jocelyn Covert from Halifax Public Libraries & Meghan Skerry from Daisy Mae Books in Summerside PEI -- share their suggestions for great summer books. The list will be publihed on the website: halifaxpubliclibraries.ca And off the top of the show, we hear about some old growth trees in Lorneville. NB, that may be thre…

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On the phone-in: Paint and stain expert, Jim White, provides advice to callers. And off the top, hear about the Airport Inn in Lincoln, NB, where the water and electricity was turned off and tenants were ... 52:47

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On the phone-in: Paint and stain expert, Jim White, provides advice to listeners. And off the top of the show, we hear from people who have been living at the Airport Inn in Lincoln, NB. The power and water was shut off earlier this month because inspectors found safety concerns. They say they have nowhere else to go to live.…

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On the phone-in: We have a discussion about fireworks -- both consumer fireworks and the organized shows. And off the top, we hear about a new dictionary by the Wolastoqey Nation in NB. 54:43

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On the phone-in: We have a discussion about fireworks -- both consumer fireworks and the organized shows. Our guests are Dr Hugh Chisholm and Jason Woodside on PEI. And off the top of the show, we hear about a new dictionary by the Wolastoqey Nation in NB.

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On the phone-in: We discuss great places to visit this year in Canada. And off the top, we speak with a researcher at Memorial University about a study she co-authored on the impact of the sugary drinks ... 52:21

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On the phone-in: We talk about memorable places to visit in Canada. Our guests are Cailin O'Neil and Sarah Hagen as well as Jonny Harris in St John's. And off the top of the show, we speak with Dr Rachel Prowse from Memorial University about a study she co-authored about the impact of the tax on sugary drinks in NL.…

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On the phone-in: Veterinarian Dr Karyn Steele answers questions about small pets. And off the top of the show, we hear from the grandmother of the two young children who disappeared in NS in early May ... 52:27

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On the phone-in: Veterinarian Dr. Karyn Steele answers questions about dogs and cats. And off the top of the show, we hear from Belynda Gray who's the grandmother of Lilly and Jack Sullivan. The young children disappeared in Lansdowne Station, NS, in early May

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On the phone-in: We discuss a new book called "Toward Prosperity: The Transformation of Atlantic Canada's Economy." We also hear about concerns among family doctors on PEI about patient quotas. 52:38

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On the phone-in: Guests Don Mills and David Campbell discuss their new book called "Toward Prosperity: The Transformation of Atlantic Canada's Economy.". And off the top of the show, Dr David Antle expresses concerns about PEI's proposed operational guidelines.

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On the phone-in: Automotive expert, Doug Bethune, answers questions about car repair. And off the top of the show, Sitansisk First Nation celebrated its 25th anniversary pow wow. 53:01

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On the phone-in: Automotive expert, Doug Bethune, answers questions about car repair. And off the top of the show, Sitansisk First Nation celebrated its 25th anniversary pow wow. We hear from Dekek Barnaby and his son, Alasuinu Madahbee Bouge, who are both dancers.

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On the phone-in: Horticulturist Todd Boland from Memorial University in St John's answers gardening questions. And off the top, we speak with a man who witnessed a school bus fire in suburban Halifax. 53:30

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On the phone-in: Horticulturist Todd Boland from Memorial University in St John's answers gardening questions.We also give away a copy of one of Todd's books. And off the top, we speak with Chase Valiant who witnessed a school bus fire in suburban Halifax.

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On the phone-in: We discuss what can be done to address the rise in authoritarianism in the world, particularly in the US. And off the top, we hear about a carpentry project at Louisbourg in Cape Breton ... 53:02

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On the phone-in: Our guest is Ketty Nivyabandi -- Amnesty International Canada’s Secretary General. She discusses what can be done to address the rise in authoritarianism in the world, particularly in the US. And off the top of the show, we hear about a carpentry project at the Louisbourg fortress in Cape Breton. And Sussex, NB, now has a Flood Ris…

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On the phone-in: We discuss the growth in the Indigenous tourism sector. And off the top, we hear from a woman who's part of the clinical trials for a vaccine against Lyme disease. We also have a talkback ... 52:40

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On the phone-in: Our guests Bradley Paul and Heather Stevens discuss the growth in the Indigenous tourism sector. And off the top of the show, we hear from Diana Moser who's part of the clinical trials for a vaccine against Lyme disease. We also hear your feedback on alcohol in corner stores in NS and the possible increase in mining in the Maritime…

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On the phone-in: We debate the pros and cons of the possibility of alcohol being more widely available in corner stores in NS. And off the top of the show, we hear about problems in the wild oyster fishery ... 52:50

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On the phone-in: We hear arguments for and against about possibly making alcohol more widely available in corner stores in NS. And off the top of the show, we hear an update from PEI about the wild oyster season which is troubled by MSX. And New Brunswick adopts a motion to declare gender-based violence an epidemic.…

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On the phone-in: Pharmacist Graham MacKenzie answers questions about medications and supplements. And off the top, we hear about concerns in New Brunswick about mining projects. 52:43

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On the phone-in: Pharmacist Graham MacKenzie answers questions about medications and supplements. And off the top of the show, we hear about concerns in New Brunswick about the mining of critical minerals. We also hear about an event in Shediac commemorating the "flying boats" of the 1930s and 40s.

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On the phone-in: Listeners have their questions answered about foraging for food. And off the top, we talk about community events where people are raising concerns about uranium mining in NS 52:59

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On the phone-in: Listeners have their questions answered by biologist and botanist, Kate MacQuarrie, about foraging for food. And off the top of the show, we speak with Karen McKendry from the EAC about community events where people are raising concerns about uranium mining in Nova Scotia.

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On the phone-in: Psychiatrist Dr Jackie Kinley takes calls from listeners about the best advice they got during a time of change. And off the top, we hear about overweight trucks going over the Macdonald ... 53:15

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On the phone-in: Psychiatrist Dr Jackie Kinley takes calls from listeners who share stories about the best advice they ever got while dealing with a period of change. And off the top of the show, we speak with Kelly Shiers from Halifax Harbour Bridges about an increase in the number of overweight trucks going over the Macdonald Bridge. We also hear…

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On the phone-in: Listeners call with questions about data breaches and fraud. And off the top, we hear some testimony today at a legislative committee in Halifax where NSP officials discuss the data breach ... 52:34

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On the phone-in: Two experts -- Jeff Horncastle and Spence Hutchinson -- provide advice and information to listeners calling with questions about data breaches and fraud. And off the top of the show, we hear some of the testimony today in Halifax at a legislative committee where NSP officials were questioned about the company's data breach. We also…

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On the phone-in: Experts answer questions about artificial intelligence. And off the top, we speak with Chuck Chiasson, New Brunswick's Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, about the Centennial ... 52:59

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On the phone-in: Experts Frank Rudzicz and Sageev Oore, from Dalhousie University, answer questions about artificial intelligence. And off the top of the show, we speak with Chuck Chiasson, New Brunswick's minister of transportation and infrastructure, about the Centennial Bridge in Miramichi.

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Good Works That Last: Building a Lifelong Legacy 20:22

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Good works aren't simply actions we perform—they're the heartbeat of our Christian identity. In this final episode of the season, we unpack what we've learned through sixteen weeks of exploring service and reveal what we believe is the ultimate good work: sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with others. Both of us reflect candidly on the lessons tha…

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On the phone-in: Appliance repair technician, Aaron Publicover, answers questions. And off the top, we hear an update about the bridge project in Miramichi, NB. Locals want to maintain a sidewalk. 52:48

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On the phone-in: Appliance repair technician, Aaron Publicover, answers listeners' questions. And off the top of the show, we hear from people in Miramichi, NB, about the refit project on the Centennial Bridge. People are keen to maintain at least one sidewalk.

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On the phone-in: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers listeners' questions. And off the top, we hear an update about a wildfire burning in Framboise, Cape Breton. We speak with Lois Landry and Scott ... 52:54

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On the phone-in: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers listeners' questions. And off the top of the show, we hear an update on a wildfire burning in Framboise, Cape Breton, from Lois Landry -- the warden of the Municipality of the County of Richmond. We also hear from Scott Tingley, the Manager of Forest Protection with Nova Scotia's Department o…

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On the phone-in: Listeners call and share their thoughts on the Alberta separation movement. And off the top, we talk with Dr Kara Thompson about the NS government's upcoming survey on where alcohol can ... 52:40

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On the phone-in: Our guests, Eric Adams from the University of Alberta and Duane Bratt from Mount Royal University share their expertise on the Alberta separation movement. Listeners also call and share their views. And off the top of the show, we speak with Dr Kara Thompson, co-chair of the Nova Scotia Alcohol Policy Coalition. She shares her thou…

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On the phone-in: Nathaniel Pearre from Dalhousie University answers questions about EVs. And off the top, we hear about changes at Lakeside Beach on PEI. 52:42

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On the phone-in: Nathaniel Pearre is a research fellow at Dalhousie University, studying electric vehicles in the renewable energy storage lab. He answers questions about EVs. And off the top of the show, the CBC's Nancy Russell speaks with people about changes at Lakeside Beach, PEI

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Good vs. Evil: The Spiritual Battle Behind Good Works 35:14

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The spiritual battle between good and evil isn't just theological concept—it's a daily reality for Christians committed to doing good works. Have you ever noticed that the moment you start pursuing godly activities, obstacles suddenly appear? There's a reason for that. Drawing from Job 1:8, we explore how our commitment to good works can actually p…

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On the phone-in: Our experts, Eric Murphy and Barry Walker, answer questions about heat pump systems. And off the top, we hear about a decision on NDAs by the Anglicans in NS and PEI. 52:17

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On the phone-in: Experts, Eric Murphy and Barry Walker answer questions about heat pumps and other heating and cooling systems. And off the top of the show, we speak with Cynthia Pilichos and Liz LeClair about the decision over the weekend on NDAs by the Anglican Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.…

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On the phone-in: Jim White provides advice to listeners for painting & staining projects. And off the top of the show, we speak with meteorologist Tina Simpkin about the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season ... 52:44

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On the phone-in: Painting & staining expert, Jim White, provides advice to listeners. And off the top of the show, we speak with CBC meteorologist, Tina Simpkin, about the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. We also hear your feedback on Canada/US relations.

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On the phone-in: We ask listeners how they think the relationship between Canada and the US has changed. And off the top, we hear about a trial in Halifax connected to a psychedelic substance called ayahuasca ... 52:37

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On the phone-in: Our guest is Robert Huish who's an associate professor of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University. He answers questions and comments from listeners about how the relationship between Canada and the US has changed under Donald Trump. And off the top, we hear about a trial underway in Halifax connected to the psyche…

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On the phone-in: Christine McLean from Mount St Vincent University discusses the impact of coddling a child. And off the top, we hear about a federal court challenge with the aim of protecting the endangered ... 52:24

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On the phone-in: Our topic is parenting. We discuss the fine line between nurturing a child and coddling them. Our guest is Christine McLean, She is chair of the Child and Youth Study program at Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax And off the top of the show, we speak with Tina Northrup, a lawyer with East Coast Environmental Law about a fede…

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On the phone-in: Automotive expert, Doug Bethune, answers questions on car repair. And off the top, we speak with Louis Philippe Gauthier from the CFIB about another possible labour disruption at Canada ... 52:36

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On the phone-in: Automotive experts, Doug Bethune, answers questions on car repair. And off the top of the show, we speak with Louis Philippe Gauthier from the CFIB about another possible labour disruption at Canada Post.

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Do As I Do: How Parents Can Instill a Heart for Service in Their Children 21:28

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Stories have power. None more so than when they teach us how to guide young hearts toward serving others. Josh shares the compelling "two-cart story," where a father ingeniously teaches his children about sacrifice by letting them select premium groceries, then asking which items they'll give to a family in need. What begins as reluctance transform…

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On the phone-in: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers questions. And off the top, we hear from the president of the NSGEU about the recent parking problems for hospital staff in NS. 52:25

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On the phone-in: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers questions in advance of the Victoria Day weekend. And off the top of the show, we speak with Sandra Mullen, the president of the NSGEU. She discusses the latest parking problems for hospital staff in NS.

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On the phone-in: Genealogy expert, Lesley Andrerson, answers questions about researching your family tree. And off the top, we speak with Marie Wilson from the T-R-C about her book tour of the Maritimes ... 52:36

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On the phone-in: Genealogy expert, Lesley Andrerson, answers questions about researching your family tree. And off the top, we speak with Marie Wilson. She is one of three commissioners from the T-R-C. She is touring the Maritimes with the book she wrote about her time with the T-R-C.

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On the phone-in: What impact are cell phones having on young people? And how effective are cell phone bans in schools? And off the top, we hear from high school students in Halifax about their phone usage ... 52:46

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On the phone-in: Our guests are Kelly Lamrock -- New Brunswick's Child and Youth Advocate -- and Jennifer Gill, who leads the PEI chapter of Unplugged Canada. We discuss the impact of cell phones on young people. And off the top, we hear from some students at Citadel High School in Halifax about their phone usage.…

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On the phone-in: Experts answer questions about inflammatory bowel disease or I-B-D. And off the top, we speak with a postdoctoral researcher at Dalhousie University about the tuna fishing industry. 52:37

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On the phone-in today: Experts answer questions about inflammatory bowel disease or I-B-D. And off the top, we speak with Laurenne Schiller about the environmental impact of drifting fish aggregating devices which are used in the tuna fishing industry. Schiller is a postdoctoral researcher at Dalhousie University.…

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Marriage as Ministry: Serving Together to Glorify God 23:23

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What makes a Christian marriage thrive beyond mere companionship? The secret lies in discovering how marriage was designed not just as a relationship but as a ministry partnership with divine purpose. Marriage transforms when viewed through the lens of Ephesians 2:10, where we're reminded we're "created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God pre…

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On the phone-in: Dog behaviour expert, Silvia Jay, makes her final appearance on the show before retiring and moving away. And off the top, we hear about a woman whose house was damaged by Fiona in 2022 ... 52:46

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On the phone-in: Dog behaviour expert, Silvia Jay, makes her final appearance on the show before retiring and moving away. And off the top of the show, the CBC's Richard Woodbury shares the story of a woman in Grand Lake, NS, whose house was damaged by Fiona in 2022 and her house still has not been repaired.…

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On the phone-in: We discuss possible solutions in the Maritimes to provide housing to people who are currently homeless. And off the top, we hear about a proposal in Fredericton for greater density in ... 52:37

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On the phone-in: We talk about housing with Marcel Lebrun from the 12 Neighbours tiny home development in Fredericton and Neighbourly Homes. We also spoke with Julia Woodhall-Melnick -- the Director of the Home Research Lab at the University of New Brunswick and Canada research chair in resilient communities. Our conversation is about ways of provi…

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On the phone-in: Bird expert, Diane Leblanc, provides information about bird watching and bird species. And off the top, we speak with the CBC's Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon for an update on the mystery disease ... 52:43

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On the phone-in: Bird expert, Diane Leblanc, answers listeners' questions about birds in the Maritimes. And off the top of the show, we speak with the CBC's Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon. She provides an update on the so-called mystery neurological disorder in NB. Some new research concludes some patients suffered from other known diseases.…

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On the phone-in: Lawyer Jessica Lyle answers questions about wills and estate planning. And off the top, we hear about the drones that are being used in the search for two children in Pictou County, NS ... 52:39

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On the phone-in: Lawyer Jessica Lyle answers listeners' questions about wills and estate planning. And off the top of the show, we hear about the drones that are being used in the search for two children in Pictou County, NS. And we hear about a new chapter of Unplugged Canada on PEI.

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On the phone-in: Automotive expert, Doug Bethune, answers questions about car repair. And off the top, we speak with the CBC's Brett Ruskin in Pictou County, NS, about the two missing children. 52:53

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On the phone-in: Automotive expert, Doug Bethune, answers listeners' questions about car repair. And off the top of the show, the CBC's Brett Ruskin reports live from Pictou County, NS. Last Friday, two young children went missing and crews are still searching.

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Stirring Up Good Works: Finding Joy in Collective Service 34:27

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Serving alongside others transforms both our impact and our spiritual journey. In this enlightening conversation, Josh and Mark explore the profound biblical principle that we're designed not just to do good works, but to do them together. Drawing from Hebrews 10:24 ("Let us consider how to stir one another up to love and good works"), they unpack …

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Today's phone-in: Aaron Publicover on appliance repair. And first, Trump's proposed tariffs on movies produced outside the US. 52:23

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On the phone-in: appliance repair expert Aaron Publicover takes your calls. But first, we hear how Trump's latest tariffs on movies produced outside the US could affect our region.

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When God Feels Distant, What do You do? - Psalm 60 1:00:13

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Things were falling apart. The battles weren’t going well. It felt like God had left. Psalm 60 is a prayer from that exact moment—a cry for help when nothing makes sense. In this podcast, we walk through each verse and ask real questions: Why does God let His people struggle? What does it mean to be “beloved” even in loss? And how do we hold on to …

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On the phone-in: gardening expert Niki Jabbour. And first we hear about the struggles around creating free parking at hospitals in Halifax. 52:30

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Today's phone-in: Niki Jabbour takes your gardening questions on early planting, bed preparation and pest elimination. But first, we hear about employees struggling to find parking after Halifax hospitals create free parking for visitors.

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On the phone-in: Two people knowledgeable about solar panels answer the listeners' questions. And off the top, we discuss JetBlue's announcement to cancel plans to fly between Halifax and Boston due to ... 53:01

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On the phone-in: Brian McKay and Carl Duivenvoorden answer listeners' questions about installing solar panels. And off the top of the show, we speak with Lorn Sheehan from Dalhousie University about JetBlue cancelling plans to fly between Halifax and Boston due to the trade war and a drop in travel. We also hear an update on the possibility of floo…

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On the phone-in: Steve Aiken, a professor of audiology, answers listeners' questions about hearing loss. And off the top, we discuss the topic of climate change and how it didn't come up much during the ... 52:34

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On the phone-in: Our guest is Steve Aiken, an associate professor of audiology at the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Dalhousie University. He answers listeners' questions about hearing loss. And off the top of the show, we speak with Thomas Arnason McNeil from the Ecology Action Centre. He comments on the topic of climate change …

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On the phone-in: Are you seeing signs of increasing income inequality in your community? And off the top of the show, we speak with Meredith Ralston from MSVU about the results of the federal election ... 53:06

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On the phone-in: Our guest is Chaimaa Yassin, a senior research director at the Institute for Research on Public Policy. Listeners share their thoughts on income inequality. And off the top of the show, we speak with Meredith Ralston from MSVU about the results of the federal election.

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Healing Broken Relationships: A Biblical Guide to Peacemaking 25:37

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What happens when conflict arises in our most important relationships? Too often, we focus on winning arguments rather than restoring connections, letting pride drive us further apart. The good news? Jesus offers a profound promise in the Sermon on the Mount: "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." This identity as p…

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On the phone-in: Experts Barry Walker and Eric Murphy answer questions about heat pumps and other heating and cooling systems. And off the top, the CBC's Brett Ruskin reports live from a polling station ... 52:37

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On the phone-in: Experts Barry Walker and Eric Murphy answer questions about heat pumps and other heating and cooling systems. And off the top of the show, the CBC's Brettn Ruskin reports live from a polling station in Halifax. And we hear an update from Charlottetown on short-term rentals.