Many of us were saddened by the recent news of Robin Williams’ death due to suicide after a long, debilitating struggle with severe depression. The media frenzy over his death has refocused wider public attention on the often neglected and taboo topic of suicide. Wednesday is World Suicide Prevention Day and at 6:45 we’ll talk with the Vice President of the Canadian Suicide Prevention Association about some of the support groups that are available to help.
Our closer look at the Gottingen250 celebration continues with 2 members of Universal Soul. The legendary hip-hop group is getting back together to take the stage at the big concert this Saturday night. At 7:15 we’ll sit down with Finley Tolliver and Tracey Williams to talk Gottingen Street memories.
745 See what’s new and next – by supporting some of Halifax’s hottest local designers at the Design and Artistry Showcase at Sunnyside mall this weekend. Fashion guru Lindsay Stockall hosts a mini fashion show. @SunnysideMall
815 Dr. Howard Conter chats with us about infectious diseases. There’s a mystery illness spreading among young people in the US – and there are concerns it could spread to Canada.
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