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Stigma of criminal record 'is massive,' say advocates who want to reform pardon process

A new non-profit organization in Dartmouth is helping people navigate the process of suspending their criminal record. But advocates say the system remains slow and cumbersome, barring people from work, school and housing.

Why scientists are looking to landscaping gravel to help restore Nova Scotia's kelp

A group of scientists, conservationists and a West Coast seaweed company are testing an approach to "seaforestation" that they hope could help protect the future of Nova Scotia's kelp.

After years of turbulence, small clothing designers struggle for a sustainable model

Small clothing designers in Nova Scotia say the turbulence of the pandemic followed by rising interest rates, supply-chain disruptions and declining demand have forced changes in how they operate.

After years of drought and wells running dry, this Nova Scotia community is looking to the sea

The Municipality of Barrington is partnering with a Quebec company to test an ocean-based desalination system, after several droughts since 2016 have brought the community's long-term water supply into question.
IDEAS AFTERNOON

DISGUST: Why it's both a necessity and a problem

Take a look at the motivations behind homophobia and racial prejudice, and youll find a shared emotion: disgust. At a time of increasing social divides, theorists say we need to reckon with an emotion that keeps us safe and can make the world more dangerous.
Atlantic Voice

Meet the Nova Scotians on the frontiers of farming kelp

From a garage-turned-aquaculture site to serving up tasty seaweed bites, a new Atlantic Voice documentary dives into the different ways people are embracing kelp farming.

Local farmers want to process surplus vegetables. So why is this production line idle?

Farmers say a decline in local food processing limits options for growers and increases food waste. But some are trying to bring processing capacity back to Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia biologist adapting COVID-19 technology to detect oyster disease

A biologist at Cape Breton University is hoping a piece of technology used to keep people safe in the pandemic can help protect Nova Scotia's oysters against the effects of warming waters.

Climate change is affecting telecommunications infrastructure. Ham radio might be able to help

After post-tropical storm Fiona knocked out communications networks in parts of the province, some emergency managers started looking to amateur radio as a backup in future disasters.

Meet the Nova Scotian couple preserving the ocean's mysteries through taxidermy

A couple operating a taxidermy business near Shelburne aim to help people get up close with marine life and to document unknown species as a way to foster appreciation of the creatures living in the ocean.