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Monday May 11th on The Morning NewsSo you’ve just been diagnosed with Celiac Disease, what the heck do you do now? That’s the question freelance journalist Angela Montbourquette has set out to answer in her latest endeavor “Lifeaftergluten.ca.” At 7:45am Montbourquette joins the show to talks about hew new website designed to help people living with Celiac. There will be more...May 8, 2015
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Friday May 8th on The Morning NewsIt’s a big day for birders on Saturday, May 9th. Birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts across the province are encouraged to record what bird species they see or hear that day for the annual migratory bird count. Learn how you can get involved tomorrow at 6:45am. We kick off the music hour at 7:15am with a...May 7, 2015
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Thursday May 7th on The Morning NewsThe last time we had our 7:15 guest on the show he was outside in the frigid cold teaching us how to #shovelitforward. With all due respect to that campaign we’re kinda glad those days are behind are we are into Spring! So Thursday we welcome back Mike Drysdale, Seasonal Manager of the Quinpool Rd....May 6, 2015
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Wednesday May 6th on The Morning NewsOur favourite former Big Brother Canada house guest Scott Bosse stops by at 745am with another Big Brother Canada update. There’s a big twist coming Wednesday night and Scott will dish on who’s in and who he thinks will be out this week. At 7:50 a.m. learn how you can have fun for a good...May 5, 2015
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Monday May 4th on The Morning NewsWould you like to simplify your skin care regime – and support local at the same time? Find out more at 7:45 a.m. when Floyd Blaikie stops by. She tells why she makes her own skincare products for A Thousand Ships Cosmetics. At 8:15am we’ll tell you about Canada’s first and only win, craft brewery...May 4, 2015
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Monday May 4th on The Morning NewsChild care has long been a hot topic among parents – and politicians. Parents are often forced to choose between careers and paying often steep prices for quality child care. In some provinces – like Quebec – childcare is subsidized for the government. At 7:15am we’ll tell you about a new study released by the...May 1, 2015
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Monday April 27th on The Morning NewsThe Coast is launching Atlantic Canada’s first smartphone film festival. At 7:15am Morgan Sheppard tells us about the event and who can submit their films to the contest. At 7:45am Myranda Miller of Maritime Travel tells us all about River Cruising. She has three deals for three incredible adventures. Up-and-coming Singer-songwriter Scott Helman joins us...Apr 24, 2015
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Friday April 24th on The Morning NewsHalifax NDP MP Megan Leslie joins us at 6:45am after a very busy week in Ottawa. We catch up with her for the latest on her work in both Halifax and Ottawa. At 7:15am we’ll tell you all about Good Turn Week being put on by Scout’s Canada. Its meant to encourage people to do...Apr 23, 2015
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Thursday April 23rd on The Morning NewsAfter the sudden death of the Youth Project’s executive director, Leighann Wichman, in the fall, the North End organization now has a new leader. At 6:45am we’ll check in with Kate Shewan about her transition into the executive director role and the new programs being rolled out for LGBTQ youth. Does your car look like...Apr 22, 2015
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Wednesday April 22nd on The Morning NewsHow are your hormones? Is it possible you’re suffering from estrogen overload? We’ll get some advice from natural health expert Lorna Vanderhaeghe, author of A Smart Woman’s Guide to Hormones. Ottawa might be a few provinces away but the federal budget still has a big impact on people here in Halifax. At 7:15am we’ll talk...Apr 21, 2015
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Monday April 20th on The Morning News:The Halifax Port Authority is expecting a record year for tourism in 2015. With one week to go before the first cruise ship docks, Lane Farguson of the Port Authority drops by at 6:45am to tell us about the economic impact of the cruise industry on the province. Ba da ba ba ba I’m loving...Apr 17, 2015
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Friday April 17th on The Morning NewsAt 6:45 am we’re joined by Olympian Ellie Black. The Halifax-born and raised gymnast tells us how she stays healthy and keeps her cool while training and competing. She also shares her goals for the upcoming Pan Am Games in Toronto this summer. In a report released Thursday Nova Scotia’s Chief Medical Examiner finds that...Apr 16, 2015
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Thursday April 16th on The Morning News:At 6:45 am we talk to two health experts about new ways to look at wellness and what they are going to be doing at the Wellness Expo this weekend. End of life planning is never an easy discussion for families but the Nova Scotia Hospice Palliative Care Association says it’s a conversation more families...Apr 15, 2015
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Wednesday April 15th on The Morning NewsHow would you like to run forward and backward at the same time? You can – by running through the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site during the Citadel Highlander run on April 26th. MEC’s Christine Krochak comes in to talk about this 5 and 10 km event and kids’ fun run – and to show...Apr 14, 2015
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Tuesday April 14th on The Morning NewsA former commissioner for the Ivany Report is adding her voice to a growing group of people speaking out against cuts to the film tax credit. At 6:45 a.m., Susanna Fuller will be in to explain why she thinks the provincial government should reconsider changes to the credit. Did you know that acquired brain injury...Apr 13, 2015
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Monday March 30th on The Morning NewsWith above-zero temperatures in the forecast for much of the Maritimes in the coming days, the snow and ice that have wreaked havoc this winter will begin to quickly melt. At 6:45am our friends from MacLeod Lorway Insurance will be by with some helpful tips on how to prevent your home from flood damage. Halifax...Mar 27, 2015
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Friday March 27th on The Morning NewsThe wait is finally over as the top Men’s Curling teams on the planet are in town for the 2015 Ford World Men’s Curling Championship. At 6:45am we’ll get a preview of the event from co-Chair Graham Harris and also take a closer and who is representing Canada this year from National Coach Paul Webster....Mar 26, 2015
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Thursday March 26th on The Morning NewsIf all this wintery weather has you down, tune in at 7:15am to get cheered up. Representatives from Cheer Expo visit our studios in advance of this weekend’s huge national competition at the Halifax Forum. Plus we’ll get a dynamic demo from Halifax Cheer Elite. At 7:45am Crystal and Paul will sit down with Premier...Mar 25, 2015
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Wednesday March 25th on The Morning NewsMarch is Kidney month. In our healthy living segment at 6:45am, we chat with Dr. Mike West with Capital Health about kidney disease. Find out if you are at risk, and how you can take care of these precious organs. The folks at Authentic Seacoast Distillery made headlines when they announced late last year they’d...Mar 24, 2015
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Tuesday March 24th on The Morning NewsThe Nova Scotia legislature sits again on Thursday. Leading up to the new sitting, on The Morning News this week we’ll hear from all three political leaders about their individual priorities as they get ready to debate a brand new budget for the province. At 6:45am we’ll start off our discussion of the session ahead,...Mar 23, 2015
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Monday March 23rd on The Morning News:With opening day in Major League Baseball just around the corner, what a time for some former Toronto Blue Jays to come to town! This weekend Halifax and Bridgewater will each host a unique event called “World Series Revisited” honouring the first team north of the border to win a World Series! The fundraiser is...Mar 20, 2015
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Friday March 20th on The Morning NewsAt 6:45am we’ll tell you about the “new big thing” these days – pushing Greek yogurt to the side as the trendiest food in the dairy aisle. Atlantic Superstore Cooking School Chef Kathy Jollimore will introduce us to Kefir. Known for its many health benefits, especially probiotics, it has been around for thousands of years...Mar 19, 2015
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Thursday March 19th on The Morning NewsWe’ll tell you about ‘The Shovel It Forward’ campaign being promoted by Canadian Tire at 6:45am. The company is asking people all over Canada to shovel their neighbours sidewalk or driveway in an unselfish act of kindness. #shovelitforward At 7:15am we’ll tell you about the “new big thing” these days – pushing Greek yogurt to...Mar 18, 2015
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Wednesday March 18th on The Morning News:March is nutrition month – there’s still time to eat better and feel great! At 6:45, we’re joined by Kate Comeau of Dietitians of Canada to talk about choosing healthier snacks to fuel you through your workday. A crack team of pizza professionals from Halifax’s Morris East Restaurant & Wine bar will stop by at...Mar 17, 2015
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Tuesday March 17th on The Morning NewsWe’ll tell you about a special summer camp being offered to young girls in our community this summer. Camp Courage is an eight-day all-girls camp that brings females curious about a career as a first-responder together with professionals from the world of firefighting, para-medicine, and policing. We’ll introduce you to a former camper and the...Mar 16, 2015
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