Best Halifax Initiative Podcasts (2025)

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KEEP CANADA WEIRD - 165 - 2025/05/30 - Toronto's psychic fugitive, kenzie on the lam, a moose attack, Air Canada 1:03:38

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In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode your hosts discuss; how the psychic fugitive got caught how Kenzie got on the lam a moose attack an Air Canada pilot’s rant Series Links Keep Canada Weird Series: ⁠https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/keep-canada-weird⁠ …

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Where are Lilly and Jack Sullivan - Part 4 - Three Weeks Missing 54:48

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We continue our coverage of the heartbreaking and still-unfolding disappearance of 6-year-old Lily and her 4-year-old brother Jack Sullivan. The siblings were reported missing from their home in rural Nova Scotia on the morning of Friday, May 2nd. In this episode Jordan and Madelayne discuss the updates and developments that occurred during the thi…

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KEEP CANADA WEIRD - 164 - 2025/05/23 - cows on a highway, psychic fugitive, armed donair robbery, and the cringy escaped inmate 1:03:14

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In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode your hosts discuss; cows on an Ontario highway armed donair robbery in New Westminister, BC a psychic fugative Canada’s cringy escaped inmate Series Links Keep Canada Weird Series: ⁠https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/k…

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Wired for Change: Highmark Power’s Bold Energy Blueprint 24:02

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Send us a text In this episode of Reimagined Energy, Maria sits down with Alexander Ross, President of Highmark Power, to explore how the company is transforming the clean energy landscape in Atlantic Canada. From navigating the complexities of urban builds to driving innovation in rural communities, Alex shares the highs and hurdles of scaling cle…

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Where are Lilly and Jack Sullivan - Bonus - Case Discussion with True North True Crime 1:24:35

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We continue our coverage of the heartbreaking and still-unfolding disappearance of 6-year-old Lily and her 4-year-old brother Jack Sullivan. The siblings were reported missing from their home in rural Nova Scotia on the morning of Friday, May 2nd. In this episode we are joined by Graeme and Caitlin, the hosts of True North True Crime podcast, for a…

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Where are Lilly and Jack Sullivan - Part 3 - Two Weeks Missing 55:01

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We continue our coverage of the heartbreaking and still-unfolding disappearance of 6-year-old Lily and her 4-year-old brother Jack Sullivan. The siblings were reported missing from their home in rural Nova Scotia on the morning of Friday, May 2nd. In this episode we unpack the key developments during the second week of the search for Jack and Lilly…

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KEEP CANADA WEIRD - 163 - 2025/05/16 - psychic scammers, meth racoons, periodic sewer smells, and an old man and his dog 1:08:19

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In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode your hosts discuss; two tales of psychic scammers the meth racoon of Ohio periodic sewer smells in Newfoundland an old man and his dog vs. the Montreal Police Series Links Keep Canada Weird Series: https://www.nightt…

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Energizing Efficiency 2025: Innovation, Impact, and Inspiration in Clean Energy 1:10:28

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Send us a text What does the future of clean energy look like—and how do we get there together? 🌱⚡ In this episode, we dive into key takeaways from the 2025 Energizing Efficiency conference, where experts break down the power of energy retrofits, the potential of biomass, and why energy literacy matters more than ever. From renewable energy solutio…

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Where are Lilly and Jack Sullivan - Part 2 - One Week Missing 1:16:42

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We continue our coverage of the heartbreaking and still-unfolding disappearance of 6-year-old Lily and her 4-year-old brother Jack Sullivan. The siblings were reported missing from their home in rural Nova Scotia on the morning of Friday, May 2nd. One week later, we unpack the key developments since our initial episode, including the RCMP’s first p…

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KEEP CANADA WEIRD - 162 - 2025/05/09 - Modeling, Geese Invading, RCMP, and Keeping Canada Romantic 53:21

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In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode your hosts discuss; Canada’s next top model? the geese invading a Canadian military base RCMP vs heavy equipment Keeping Canada Romantic Series Links Keep Canada Weird Series: ⁠https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/keep-c…

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Power to the People: Building a Just Energy Future in Nova Scotia 18:50

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Send us a text Exploring how energy efficiency, equity, and community power can shape Nova Scotia’s clean energy future 🌍 In the latest episode of Reimagined Energy, we sit down with Chris Benjamin from the Ecology Action Centre to chat about the organization's mission to advocate for environmental justice and sustainable energy solutions in Nova S…

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Where are Lilly and Jack Sullivan (Children Missing in Nova Scotia Since May 2, 2025) 1:06:34

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In this episode of Nighttime, we delve into the troubling and still-unfolding case of Lily and Jack Sullivan—siblings aged just 6 and 4—who vanished without a trace from their rural Nova Scotia home on the morning of Friday May 2nd. What began as a presumed case of two children wandering off has evolved into something far more puzzling. Despite an …

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KEEP CANADA WEIRD - 161 - 2025/05/02 - BATS, HUMS, TEENAGERS, and senior's playing oh Canada 1:05:36

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In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode your hosts discuss; senior citizens playing oh’ Canada on Kazoo BATS invading New Brunswick a weird HUM invading Windsor, Ontario TEENAGERS invading Kelowna, BC Series Links Keep Canada Weird Series: https://www.nigh…

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Building a Better Planet with OPTEL Group 15:03

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Send us a text Traceability, AI, and transparency — Foued Barouni from OPTEL Group joins us on Reimagined Energy to talk building better, greener supply chains. 🌱🔍 This week, Reimagined Energy sat down with Foued Barouni from Optel Group to discuss the importance of traceability in building sustainable supply chains. He emphasized the need for comp…

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the Lapu Lapu Day Festival Tragedy - the 2025 Vancouver Vehicle Attack 38:14

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On April 26, 2025, what was meant to be a celebration of Filipino heritage in Vancouver turned into one of the city’s darkest days. During the Lapu Lapu Day festival, a man drove an SUV into a crowd gathered along Fraser Street, killing 11 people and injuring more than 20 others. It now stands as the deadliest attack in Vancouver’s history. In this…

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Energy Security 101: How are electrical utilities managing energy security in Atlantic Canada? 30:03

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Send us a text In this episode of the Atlantica Fuel for Thought, Jonathan Alward discusses energy security in Atlantic Canada to better understand how electrical utilities are dealing with different energy security challenges today and into the future. Jonathan joins Marie Maclean, the Vice President of Power Production and Energy and Risk for Nov…

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Encounters With Creeps - Vol. 26 1:01:24

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In Encounters with CREEPS, Nighttime listeners are invited to share their unsettling experiences with the many CREEPS lurking in everyday life. In this episode, Jordan and Madelayne Klein unpack the 25th volume of your Encounters with CREEPS. This time we’ve got a CREEP with a basement apartment, a CREEP who needed a witness in court, a dog who cou…

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KEEP CANADA WEIRD - 160 - 2025/04/25 - election ads, golf brawling, TTC, and a wedding in jail 58:14

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In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode your hosts discuss; the worst political ads of the 2025 Canadian election golfers brawling in Kelowna Should the Toronto Transit Commission be romantic? a wedding at the Dorchester jail Series Links Keep Canada Weird…

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Insights from Smart Energy Halifax 2025 39:00

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Send us a text From game-changing clean tech to navigating shifting policies, the Smart Energy Halifax Conference brought Canada’s energy future into focus. 🔋🌱 The Reimagined Energy Podcast attended this year's conference to hear from industry leaders driving innovation in renewables and energy. We spoke to attendees who shared their insights on en…

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Atlantic Canada's Hydrogen Future 38:05

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Send us a text What is the future of energy in Atlantic Canada? Derek Estabrook is with Michelle Robichaud of the Atlantica Centre for Energy, where they focus on the potential of green hydrogen as a transformative economic opportunity. They identify the region's energy resources, the importance of collaboration and policy alignment, and the need f…

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KEEP CANADA WEIRD - 159 - 2025/04/18 - Tires, Rona, Geese, and Keeping Canada Romantic 55:30

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In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode your hosts discuss; those tires in Scarborough, Ontario Rona, and how they hate donkeys Canadian Geese in Waterloo the next Keep Canada Romantic participant Series Links Keep Canada Weird Series: https://www.nighttim…

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Better Buildings: Smart Upgrades with The ReCover Initiative 27:22

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Send us a text 🎧 Thinking about upgrading your building but unsure where to start? This episode is for you. Reimagined Energy sat down with Lorrie Rand, co-founder of the ReCover Initiative, to explore how a deep retrofit can boost your building’s performance, cut long-term operating costs, and make your property more resilient to changing climate …

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the Murder of Alexandra Wiwcharuk - 2 - a discussion with author Sharon Butula 1:04:25

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Saskatoon, SK - May 1962 In 1962, 23-year-old Alexandra Wiwcharuk—a vibrant nurse, beauty queen, and beloved daughter—went for a walk along the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon and never came home. Her body was discovered weeks later, buried in a shallow grave not far from her home. She had been brutally assaulted and buried alive. In this epi…

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KEEP CANADA WEIRD - 158 - 2025/04/11 - puking on planes, tires in scarborough, a phallic statue, assault at Value Village 1:07:41

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In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode your hosts discuss; puking on planes in Cancun tiremageddon in Scarborough a phallic statue in Ontario a gross assault at Value Village Series Links Keep Canada Weird Series: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/keep-can…

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Inside HalifACT: The Bold Plan Powering Halifax’s Green Revolution 19:14

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Send us a text Halifax isn’t waiting for change — it’s making it happen. In this episode, Kevin Boutilier, Manager of Clean Energy at Halifax Regional Municipality, shares how the city is turning ambition into action through HalifACT — one of the most forward-thinking climate plans in Canada. Kevin shares how Halifax is: 🛻 Focusing on both mitigati…

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Overcoming Hurdles in Atlantic Canada’s Hydrogen Economy 38:48

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Send us a text This conversation explores the headwinds and hurdles standing between Atlantic Canada’s vision to become a green energy powerhouse and the reality of where the hydrogen sector in the region is today. The episode discusses the region's unique advantages for hydrogen production, its challenges, and the necessary policy and infrastructu…

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the Murder of Alexandra Wiwcharuk - 1 - the Girl in Saskatoon 1:11:57

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Saskatoon, SK - May 1962 23-year-old Alexandra Wiwcharuk—a nurse at Saskatoon City Hospital and a local beauty queen—left her home to mail two letters. Thirteen days later, her body was discovered in a shallow grave near the South Saskatchewan River. She had been brutally assaulted and buried alive. Despite an intensive investigation that continues…

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KEEP CANADA WEIRD - 157 - 2025/04/04 - Drumheller's Dinosaur, Hot Dog Mystery, McBarge, and Peeing on Cars in BC 1:05:05

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In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode your hosts discuss; the death of Drumheller Alberta’s last dinosaur Vancouver’s hot dog mystery the McBarge McSinks the salesman who pee’d on a car in BC Series Links Keep Canada Weird Series: https://www.nighttimepo…

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BioBurn: Turning Wood Waste Into Clean Energy 15:30

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Send us a text Let’s talk about a smarter way to handle waste—one that’s helping communities and the planet. Joe Lewis from BioBurn Pros Inc. breaks down how their cutting-edge biomass tech is doing more than just managing wood waste. It's producing clean energy and cutting emissions with air curtain burner technology. You’ll hear how BioBurn stepp…

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Atlantic Canada’s Hydrogen Export Potential 28:59

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Send us a text Guests: Trent Vichie of EverWind Fuels and Lukas Schuffelen This conversation explores the potential of Atlantic Canada to become a leader in green hydrogen production and export. The discussion highlights the region's abundant wind resources, the growing demand for green hydrogen in Europe, and the necessary infrastructure and inves…

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Encounters With Creeps - Volume 25 55:52

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In Encounters with CREEPS, Nighttime listeners are invited to share their unsettling experiences with the many CREEPS lurking in everyday life. In this episode, we unpack the 25th volume of your Encounters with CREEPS. This time we’ve got a CREEP with a sore p*nis, a CREEPs at the grocery store, a CREEP with a laminated note, and so much more. Subm…

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KEEP CANADA WEIRD - 156 - 2025/03/28 - Quebec library, Gretzky defaced, deli meat, and perfume theft in Ontario 1:01:23

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In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode your hosts discuss; the library on the front lines of the trade war Gretzky defaced (with feces) the deli meat portrait artist providing cold cut criticism the beautiful smelling bandits of Eastern Ontario Series Lin…

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Wireless Power Transfer for Electric Vehicles 25:54

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Send us a text Charging your electric vehicle (EV) while driving? Yes, you can technically charge an EV while driving through dynamic wireless charging (inductive charging), which uses magnetic fields to transfer energy from the road to the vehicle. In this episode of Reimagined Energy, Dr. Chris Rouse discusses his research on wireless charging te…

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Building Hydrogen Demand in Atlantic Canada 35:39

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Send us a text This episode of Atlantic Canada's Hydrogen Journey explores the potential of hydrogen as a clean energy source in Atlantic Canada and why hydrogen hubs could be the key to building a thriving domestic hydrogen market. The discussion highlights the challenges of transitioning to hydrogen, the importance of stakeholder collaboration, a…

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Edwin Fuhr and the 1974 Langenburg, Saskatchewan UFO Event 1:04:54

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Langenburg, SK - Sept 1974 Saskatchewan farmer named Edwin Fuhr claimed to have witnessed something extraordinary—five metallic, saucer-shaped objects hovering over his field. As he watched in stunned silence, the objects spun rapidly, emitted a grey vapor, and then shot off into the sky without making a sound. What remained were five mysterious ci…

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Energy Trade 101: How does energy trade impact New England and Atlantic Canada? 33:06

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Send us a text In this episode of Atlantica's Fuel for Thought, Jonathan Alward discusses the critical role of energy trade in Atlantic Canada and New England with guests David Chaundy and Michael Pisiferi. They explore the current state of energy trade, its economic impacts, and the diverse energy flows in and out of the region. The conversation a…

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The Hydrogen Opportunity in Atlantic Canada 32:56

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Send us a text Atlantic Canada has the opportunity to transform and become a global leader in green hydrogen. With some of the best onshore and offshore wind resources in the world, ice-free deep-water ports, and growing demand for clean hydrogen in Europe, Atlantic Canada is well positioned to become a green energy powerhouse. But turning that pot…

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KEEP CANADA WEIRD - 155 - 2025/03/21 - Hudson's Bay, slowly stolen tires, pills in New Brunswick, and SMASHING the Tariffs 1:06:27

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In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode your hosts discuss; the death of Hudson’s Bay 4 stolen tires in Edmonton a bunch of Pills in the woods in New Brunswick the Halifax business owner RAGING against tariffs Series Links Keep Canada Weird Series: https:/…

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How Energy Storage is Becoming Canada's Superpower 15:06

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Send us a text Batteries Not Included? No problem. Energy can be stored in various forms other than batteries, there's pumped hydro, flywheel, compressed air, and thermal energy storage as well. The burgeoning field of energy storage in Canada is a hot topic right now. Maria chats with Justin Rangooni, President and CEO of Energy Storage Canada, hi…

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Who is Elliott Chorny - Part 2 - a mother's account of a preventable tragedy 1:26:53

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Halifax, NS - Feb 2025 When a six-year-old boy was stabbed in a random attack in downtown Halifax, shock and outrage followed. But as details emerged, a deeper, more troubling story came to light—one of untreated mental illness, missed warnings, and a system that seemed unable to prevent this tragedy. In this episode, Andrea Hancock shares the stor…

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Onshore Wind Fact Checking with Natural Forces 27:43

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Send us a text In this episode of the Atlantic Fuel for Thought podcast, Atlantica Centre for Energy’s Jonathan Alward and Natural Forces Robb Apold discuss the current state and future of wind energy in Atlantic Canada. They address misconceptions about wind energy, including its cost, efficiency, and environmental impact, while also exploring the…

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How Perovskite is a Solar Game-Changer 23:07

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Send us a text What is Perovskite, and why is it all the buzz in the solar industry? Generating solar energy with ink? Of course! Paul Pynn is a renewable energy entrepreneur who explains how perovskites—a crystalline structure that can be synthesized into a solar ink— can offer a cheaper alternative to traditional silicon solar panels. This opens …

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KEEP CANADA WEIRD - 154 - 2025/03/07 - Stolen butter and pokemon cards, work and funeral scams 59:07

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In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode your hosts discuss; more stolen butter more stolen pokemon cards work and funeral scams Tim Hortons disinformation campaign Series Links Keep Canada Weird Series: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/keep-canada-weird Se…

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How NSCC is Building a Sustainable Workforce 24:51

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Send us a text As renewable energy sectors, like wind and solar, expand in Nova Scotia, so does the need for a specialized workforce. In this episode of Reimagined Energy, host Maria McGowan is joined by three guests from Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC): Patty Charlton, School Manager of the School of Technology and Environment; Laurie Dauphin…

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Who is Elliott Chorny? - Part 1 - Why did she do THAT? 1:06:48

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Halifax, NS - Feb 2025 When a six-year-old boy was stabbed in a random attack in downtown Halifax, shock and outrage followed. But as details emerged, a deeper, more troubling story came to light—one of untreated mental illness, missed warnings, and a system that seemed unable to prevent this tragedy. In this episode, Jordan and Madelayne examine t…

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the Disappearance of Joanne Pedersen (1983 Chilliwack, BC) 1:09:05

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Chilliwack, BC - 1983 When 10-year-old Jo-Anne Pedersen became locked out of her house during a prank being played by her sister, she walked to a nearby convenience store to call her mom. The call ended abruptly after a mysterious man came on the line. When Joanne’s mom arrived, her daughter was no where in sight… and over four decades later the se…

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KEEP CANADA WEIRD - 153 - 2025/02/28 - Xav Trudeau, Asteroid 2024YR24, CITYLUX, and Quebec's Weird Nightshift Law 58:41

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The Making of Strathcona County’s Hydrogen Powerhouse 13:48

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Send us a text Strathcona County is building their energy story by leading by example. Host Maria McGowan chats with Mayor Rod Frank of Strathcona County about this Alberta district’s significant role in energy production and sustainability initiatives. He highlights the county's historical context in the energy sector, the importance of transparen…

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Canada's Weirdest Bank Heist (Hendon, SK 1987) 18:26

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In 1987, Hendon, Saskatchewan became the setting for one of Canada’s strangest attempted bank heists. It all started with a tiny hole in the floor of the Hendon Credit Union—barely noticeable at first glance. But beneath the bank, investigators discovered a 10-metre tunnel stretching from an abandoned shack next door. In this episode, Keep Canada W…

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KEEP CANADA WEIRD - 152 - 2025/02/21 - Golden Eagle, Todd the Fraud, 25 year old letter, and the 83 year old pinball wizard 1:03:09

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In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode your hosts discuss; the Stolen Golden Eagle Todd the Fraud’s house of concert tickets a letter that took way too long to arrive the 83 year old pinball wizard Series Links Keep Canada Weird Series: https://www.nightt…

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