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Every December, Marie Lever and her father put thousands of Christmas lights all over their home and yard, and spend every evening handing out candy canes to friends and neighbours who stop by... sometimes by the hundreds! We visit Marie at her Porters Lake home, and find out how she started dressing up as an elf for the occasion.

Irving Shipbuilding recently raised large pieces of the Mont Blanc, one of the ships involved in the Halifax Explosion, from the bottom of Halifax Harbour. Advocates are calling for Irving and the province to tell the public what is happening with the artefacts. 

Commissionaires have been removed from some Canadian military base gates, in a cost-cutting measure. Workers are concerned about their safety, and the security of equipment and weapons.  

Blind and visually impaired students call for the return of some crucial in-person services, delivered virtually by the Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority since the pandemic.

Woman upset to learn her dog walker has been making explicit OnlyFans videos in her home. 

Some Pictou residents are asking why the town is looking at extending a road to carry trucks, which they say would benefit only one business owner. The Mayor says council is just exploring options, and everyone will be allowed to have their say. 

Dalhousie recently released Jennifer Graves from a non-disclosure agreement related to her accusations of sexual assault against a professor. She'll tell us how the agreement was used to suppress her testimony in a related case. 

There has been a rash of fatal intimate partner violence in Nova Scotia, since the province declared it an epidemic in September. A front-line organization that helps women move out of abusive households needs support to meet a growing demand.

A group of students from Acadia University followed in the footsteps of World War I solders, from Wolfville to Ypres, reigniting their stories in song along the way.

We invited the leaders of Nova Scotia’s three major parties into the studio, to clarify their election platforms. Two of them came.

We asked people in Barrington Passage about the election issues that matter to them most. We heard about a lack of mental health services, among other things. 

Fisheries Officers are back on the water, despite the recent history of violence in Southwest Nova. Reporter Kayla Hounsell talks to a Mi'kmaw fisherman and a non-indigenous fisherman about what to expect as lobster season approaches. 

Local singer songwriter reflects on creativity, recovering from brain surgery, and the generosity of her community. 

Changes at the biggest music association in Atlantic Canada have struck a sour note with some members.

Reporter Rose Murphy tries a novel way of meeting people, five at a time.

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston calls a snap election. Political reporter Michael Gorman tells us more. Plus, a familiar voice stages a media ambush at the Premier's rally. 

We talk to urban planner Tristan Cleveland about the idea that having bike lanes can slow down traffic for cars. 

Let's talk about the stories that have Nova Scotia buzzing. Hosted by Portia Clark.

Hannah Baillie tells us about her run-in with a particularly aggressive owl. 

Nova Scotia's Interim Liberal Leader Derek Momborquette tells us about his plan to rebuild the party, after a terrible election result.

Wrapped promotes popular tunes in viral marketing campaign, but local musicians are conspicuously absent.

Five Nova Scotians, plus the not-for-profit Nova Scotia Civil Liberties Association, have filed a legal application to challenge changes to the Personal Health Information Act that grant the provincial health minister the power to look at your personal health records. We get the details from a lawyer with the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms. 

As the Canadian government moves to tighten immigration numbers, a Ukrainian family in Halifax is holding out hope that they won't have to return to their war-torn country. We'll find out where their immigration journey stands, and how their young sons are embracing their new home, while remembering the place they left behind.

Advocates asking for epidemic-level funding to fight domestic violence epidemic. 

Storm Recorder felt fortunate to sell a song to an anonymous Christmas movie. Now, that movie is blowing up on Netflix! We find out how Hot Frosty is melting hearts, while heating up the Halifax songwriter duo's musical career. 

Bridges Institute in Truro is a counselling centre that specializes in domestic abuse and anger management. Executive Director Tod Augusta-Scott tells us how they deal with men who have a history of violent relationships. 

Auditor General calls out province's practise of using sole-source contracts

One woman's story of growing up in care, then aging out while she was still in high school

Dalhousie professor of Transportation agrees Halifax congestion is bad. But he says it could get worse quickly, if we don't step up our rapid transit planning. 

Hockey players and Gender Sexuality Alliance collaborate, to better understand each other, at Halifax high school

A 13-year-old boy was killed in Shelburne county by three large dogs. Two dog behaviour experts talk about some of the triggers for that type of event. 

Meet two people involved in a report that aims to end a decades-long problem. Namely: youths in foster care lose all financial and personal support as soon ad they reach the age of majority. 

We look into the legal question of whether First Nations can sell cannabis in dispensaries not licenced by provincial governments. 

Guilty verdict in bar death still leaves family hoping for more controls on bar security staff.

We look into how an offensive message ended up on the airwaves in Halifax for hours this week. 

Trailer Park Boys actor and former witness Lucy Decouterre, and witness co-ordinator Susan Mitchell, talk about trying to find closure through a sexual assault trial. 

The PAC Lab does research on how physical activity helps cancer patients survive. 

Chris d'Entremont leaves Conservative Party, in what could be first of several defcetions.

Federal funding announcement brings Canso into burgeoning Canadian space industry. 

There's a Blue Jays logo on the facade of the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. Until yesterday, no one knew who carved it. But then, stone mason Craig Potter stepped forward! He reveals the story behind how he came to etch the carving and talks about the attention it's getting now.  

Look really closely when you visit the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia and you might find a few hidden surprises set in the building's stone facade, including the logo of the Toronto Blue Jays. We unravel the mystery behind why.

We'll talk about that AI video U.S. President Donald Trump shared recently on social media of him piloting a fighter jet while wearing a crown, dropping what looks like excrement on a No Kings rally. We speak with an AI expert about these kinds of videos... and what happens when people can't tell them apart from actual video footage. 

Two Halifax business leaders talk about how shoplifting and robberies are affecting retailers in the city's core. Windsor Police Force shares its successful implementation of a "Retail Crime Unit."

La Belle Province comes to Nouvelle Ecosse...a cadre of cooks from Montreal is coming to the Valley next week for the annual Devour Food and Film festival. Montreal chef Danny Smiles tells us why in his province, dining out will be the last thing to go. 

The dry summer has been bad news for most agricultural sectors, but good news for grape crops. An owner of L'Acadie Vineyards in Gaspereau talks about the extreme growing conditions, and why a bottle of vintage 2025 might be something to watch out for in the coming years.

Shawn MacLeod has turned Lego building into a fulltime job. He is a professional Lego builder. We find out how he achieved this unusual profession.

Toronto Blue Jays superfan Debbie Rafuse joins us from Chester, Nova Scotia in advance of the third game in the Jays Yankees division series. She tells Portia about the crocheted doll she's sending to her favourite slugger, George Springer.

People who live near Viola's Place have been complaining about a rise in open drug use and violence in the neighbourhood.  That prompted the town to hold a public forum on community safety last night. We talk to one of the residents who spoke at last night's meeting. He lives across the street from the shelter.

In an unsubstantiated and widely disputed claim, U.S. President Donald Trump has linked autism with the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy. Allison Garber says she felt crestfallen upon hearing that news. She sits on the board of Autism Nova Scotia and is an advocate for people with autism, including her son.

Chester's Zoé Vallé Library taken over by village commission. Former volunteers unhappy.