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Thinking Out Loud with Sheldon MacLeod - Friday, Feb. 5, 2021 Outgoing Premier Stephen McNeil made two major announcements about Long-Term Care homes in his last week as Liberal Leader. How will the Life Partners in Long-Term Care Act, and the additional Long-term care beds help the 15-hundred seniors waiting for placement? Michele Lowe, Managing Director of the Nursing Homes of Nova Scotia Associ...

Ships Stayed Here: A delay in replacing the Halifax-Class Frigates. SaltWire multimedia host Sheldon MacLeod speaks with journalist, military analyst and former Navy Commander Ken Hansen. Ken discusses the possibility of layoffs at the Irving Shipyard because of delays in the final designs from the British Design Firm.

In 1946, Viola Desmond was found guilty of tax evasion and was forced to pay a fine and court costs of $26 for challenging racial segregation at a movie theater in New Glasgow. The province pardoned her in 2010 and this week, they made a symbolic repayment to Viola's sister Wanda Robson. African Nova Scotian Affairs Minister Tony Ince says it's important to remember our history as we work towards...

SaltWire Columnist John DeMont talks to Iain Rankin, one of three candidates who are competing to replace outgoing Nova Scotia Liberal leader and Premier Stephen McNeil.

SaltWire multimedia journalist Francis Campbell talks to Labi Kousoulis, one of three candidate competing to replace outgoing Nova Scotia Liberal leader and Premier Stephen McNeil

SaltWire multimedia journalist Aaron Beswick joins former Nova Scotia health minister and Antigonish MLA Randy Delorey as he makes his case to lead the province.

SaltWire multimedia journalist John DeMont speaks with Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil. After 17 years in provincial politics and 10 as premier of Nova Scotia Stephen McNeil is calling it quits. He officially hands over Liberal leadership, and premiership of the province to one of three candidates Feb. 6.

The Futures Program: preparing for life after sport When we are young, we are taught to dream big, and dream big we should. But what happens when reality comes by for a check in? That is the question that inspired The Futures Program and co-founder Shaquille Smith. The program seeks to change the narrative of what sport can do for youth and prepare student athletes for life after sport.

An application has been filed that could see an increase in the tolls for users of both Halifax Harbour Bridges starting January 2022. HHB CEO Steve Snider chats with SaltWire multimedia journalist Sheldon MacLeod, and explains the reasons behind the application and the chances they'll go cashless when they update their toll collection system. More great content at www. SaltWire.com

A newly formed not-for-profit is gearing up to help the helpers. The Nova Scotia Firefighters Benevolent Fund was started as a way to help offset unexpected costs for the 75-hundred volunteer and 450 career firefighters across Nova Scotia. SaltWire multimedia journalist Sheldon MacLeod speaks with Martin Walton, President of the fund. More great content at www. SaltWire.com

Change for the bridges

He didn't have to swear, we knew what exactly what Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil meant

Tinted car windows and the law. Many are calling for the regulations to be standardized across Canada. Dave Giles is a former automotive instructor and a frequent expert witness in court cases. He spoke with SaltWire multimedia journalist Sheldon MacLeod from his office at ALLEV in Burnside about the practice. More great content at www. SaltWire.com

Moving from frustration to action over homelessness. Halifax Mutual Aid in action More great content at www. SaltWire.com

Sometimes it is guilty until proven innocent. This episode of "My Take with Sheldon MacLeod" is about the Halifax doctor wrongfully charged with possessing child pornography.

From Sheldon MacLeod - SaltWire Network Some Nova Scotians are worried the natural beauty of Peggy's Cove is at risk because of a proposed $3-million-dollar development at the iconic tourism site. Captain Peter Richardson owns Peggy's Cove Boat tours and is the Chair of the Peggy's Cove Commission. Develop Nova Scotia , the commission and others in the community have been working on the project si...

Here's my take on affordable housing in HRM and the province's new web page asking for feedback on how to fix the issue - https://nsaffordablehousingcommission.ca More great content at www. SaltWire.com

Chronicle Herald Editorial Cartoonist Michael de Adder is used to his work going viral. But this time, it's his touching and hilarious tribute to his mother in the an amazingly penned obituary. (SaltWire Note - Michael and Sheldon are second cousins) More great content at www. SaltWire.com

My Take - If you can pick just one thing, what are you most looking forward to after the pandemic ends?

The heavy lifting is just beginning for Halifax Regional Municipality when it comes to balancing the budget and the burden on home and business owners More great content at www. SaltWire.com

In his inauguration address, US President Joe Biden discussed unity, lessons learned and his vow to repair America's alliances and engage with the world once more. Burnside Law Labour and Employment Lawyer Derek Brett joins Sheldon to discuss the way forward. He is a former US Civil Rights Attorney who worked with the Democrats in Florida and Washington DC. More great content at www. SaltWire.com

Spoiling nature or helping make something safer and more accessible? My take on the uproar over the Peggy's Cove development announcement.

Until we have enough vaccine for all, rapid testing is another uncomfortable but important tool in the tool box.

My Take with Sheldon MacLeod for January 15, 2021

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