• This is Nova Scotia

  • Written by: CBC
  • Podcast

This is Nova Scotia

Written by: CBC
  • Summary

  • Connecting you to the most talked-about stories of the day in Nova Scotia. Hosted by Portia Clark.

    Copyright © CBC 2025
    Show more Show less
Episodes
  • National study on mental health in the music industry
    Feb 5 2025

    A new study is looking at mental health challenges for Canadian music professionals, across all provinces and demographics.

    Show more Show less
    9 mins
  • NS woman died advocating for supplemental breast cancer screening
    Feb 3 2025

    A Nova Scotia woman requested supplemental screening after a routine mammogram, because she knew she had dense breasts. She was turned down. Three years later, Tanja Harrison died of stage 4 breast cancer that had metastasized. A radiologist in Ontario looks at the issue of using MRIs to detect cancer, how they could protect patients with dense breasts, and reduce costs.

    Show more Show less
    8 mins
  • Province pushing for more resource development in Nova Scotia
    Jan 31 2025

    The Nova Scotia government says it wants to pursue more resource extraction here, in the face of what it calls "special interest groups" pushing for more environmental protections. Environment Minister Tim Halman responds to questions about why those plans were not a campaign issue in the recent election.

    Show more Show less
    10 mins

What listeners say about This is Nova Scotia

Average Customer Ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.