Thinking Out Loud with Sheldon MacLeod

In a series of interviews, the leaders of all three political parties in Nova Scotia were asked about the state of politics in 2023 and their thoughts on the year ahead. This is Liberal Leader Zach Churchill.

In a series of interviews, the leaders of all three political parties in Nova Scotia were asked about the state of politics in 2023 and their thoughts on the year ahead. This is NDP Leader Claudia Chender.

Have you ever heard of a Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP)? It’s a job where you can play a crucial role in helping job seekers navigate the ever-changing workforce while empowering them to achieve their dreams and live purpose-driven lives. Teresa Francis is with the Nova Scotia Career Development Association ( NSCDA ). As Director of Learning and Professional Practice, she is work...

From playing with his family in the dance halls of Mabou to performing on stages around the world, Jimmy Rankin has had quite the career. And the 59-year old Cape Bretoner is celebrating his eighth solo studio recording since the Rankin Family stopped performing in the late 1990’s. Art and music have always been a touchstone in his life and he weighs in on how the internet has been both a blessing...

Feed Nova Scotia is one of the few Five Star Charities according to Charity Intelligence . They're out with their list of the top 100 charities in Canada. In this podcast, learn about their rating system, why you should be mindful of who you give to, and why you should never fall for the 'holdup at the checkout'.

Sportsnet’s Ken Reid knows his hockey. But it was the unheralded stories from days gone by that he wanted to highlight in his latest book. It may seem a long way from his hometown of Pictou to the NHL arenas of today. For Reid, it’s all about the stories of those players who were stars in their own right, it their own communities, and in their own words where possible. Hometown Hockey Heroes is hi...

Would it surprise you to learn that Maritimers spend more over the holidays than in other region of Canada? According to the Retail Council of Canada, it's almost twice as much as people spend in Quebec. To hear more on holiday shopping intentions, we hear from Jim Cormier who shares the details of their annual Leger Marketing survey on holiday spending.

There’s nothing like the feeling of an unexpected snow day! And for singer/songwriter Meaghan Smith , it was the inspiration for her song It Snowed. That will be one of the festive tunes you’ll hear as part of The Holiday Show over three days at The Stage at St. Andrew’s (6036 Coburg Road) in Halifax starting December 1st. Smith has written over 100 songs that have been used for film and televisio...

Veronica Murray got to live out one of her dreams when she met Sidney Crosby and got to watch him play in Halifax recently. And the nonagenarian is one of the many seniors who have benefittted from the work of the not-for-profit group known as We Are Young (WAY). The group has recently branched out from its beginnings in Nova Scotia where they are offering help to seniors across Atlantic Canada. T...

His Acadian roots are still showing, even after working with the late Jimmy Buffett. Lennie Gallant has recorded 15 albums of original songs, 11 in English and 4 in French. His song Peter’s Dream was inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. He is a member of The Order of Canada and has been PEI Red Cross Humanitarian of The Year. He’s about to embark on his annual holiday concert ventu...

How can a law be passed but not enacted? And why hasn’t the Progressive Conservative Government put the regulations in place for the Coastal Protection Act? It was supported by all three political parties when the Iain Rankin Liberals introduced it in 2019. And current Environment Minister Tim Halman appeared ready to put all of the drafted regulations into effect last spring. What happened? And w...

For more than 45 years, he was a daily part of our lives in the Maritimes, sharing the stories of the people and events that shaped our world. And now, close to two years since stepping away from the anchor desk, Steve Murphy is sharing his thoughts and his opinions about an illustrious career in broadcasting in his third book. Murphy’s Logic (Nimbus) is a sometimes very frank and candid retrospec...

He hit the charts and Much Music as a member of the group Our Lady Peace in 1992. And it was just a few years that Raine Maida met the woman he would marry, raise a family with. Chatal Kreviazuk has a career of her own as a performer and successful songwriter. This month, the two will be performing at venues across the maritimes. They will be telling stories and playing songs from an album they co...

Fewer Nova Scotians will be eligible for a provincial program to help with the costs of heating their homes this winter. It is fair to say the Tim Houston government had boosted the Heating Assistance Rebate program from the modest $200 a year under the previous government. But the $1000 rebate from last winter has been reduced to $600 this season. And the number of people who qualify has also bee...

The award winning Canadian performer reflecting on his five decades of creating music, touring, spirituality and his life now as a 78-year old dad of a pre-teen. This conversation touches on topics of spirituality, aging, social commentary and social media. He will be performing in the Maritimes this week. (Editor’s note: This conversation took place before the Israel-Hamas war.)

Internationally acclaimed crooner Matt Dusk is coming to the Maritimes in November to swing us back to Las Vegas in 1966. He sits down with Katy Jean and Sheldon MacLeod to talk about paying homage to his hero, Frank Sinatra.

A Bridgewater woman who murdered her daughter in 2008 has chosen not to apply for early release under the "Faint Hope Clause". But the Parole Board of Canada has granted her an escorted pass as she serves out her 20 year sentence for second-degree murder. The author of Mommy Don't, Sherri Aikenhead discusses the role that family, former investigators, and community will play in the parole process...

Habitat for Humanity Nova Scotia is has decided to change things up for its latest fundraising event. Habitat's Huge House Party on September 29th at the Halifax Convention Centre. It is described as an exclusive show with multi-platinum, award winning singer songwriter Jann Arden. It will also feature, Jon Cyr, Jah’Mila, Campbell & Johnston and is being hosted by Robb Wells — Ricky from the T...

In spite of the rhetoric, no one under the age of 18 in Canada can have gender affirming "bottom" surgery. It’s part of a disinformation campaign that has filtered into the political discourse. The inflammatory use of terms like grooming and indoctrination are also fanning the flames of hate and intolerance in our schools and communities. Carolyn Davis is a trans woman and a stand up comedian who...

Eight days of music showcasing singers, songs, and stories. The Carlton’s Mike Campbell explains how it all started and where HUFF is headed between September 24th and October 1st.

Here's an abridged version of the Hurricane Lee Media Availability from Friday, September 15th, 2023. Visit www.saltwire.com for the latest information.

The Taylor Swift Eras Tour has been the musical event of the year. And the Valley Drive In Theatre is extending its season into October to give Swifties a chance to see the film version of her live concert.

Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh has ideas on how to help with the housing crisis in Canada. And he takes questions on supporting the Trudeau government, the high cost of everything, and the push to change the political system in Canada.

After more than three years, it happened. And this is about what bothers me the most about the last week.

Being stuck at home for two years helped Séan McCann make peace with his past. Thirty years after founding the band and ten years since leaving it, he’s hitting the road where he “Sings the Great Big Sea Songbook”. He will be performing September 28th, 2023 at the Sanctuary Arts Centre in Dartmouth as part of the Halifax Urban Folk Festival. His years of sobriety and a special four-leaf clover hav...