CBC podcast 'This is Nova Scotia' launches as part of cross-Canada series

The new CBC podcast, This is Nova Scotia, celebrates the diverse stories of your communities and answer listeners' questions.

Our local communities always have a new story to share.  This is Nova Scotia is part of a cross-Canada series of podcasts where journalists and friendly hosts highlight the authentic local stories in the heart of your community. 

CBC Information Morning's Portia Clark will host This is Nova Scotia, connecting you to positive and peculiar local stories from around the province. 

Every week, This is Nova Scotia will be covering issues that matter. Hear the voices that are creating change, shaping policy and fuelling creativity in Nova Scotia. It will connect you to the most talked-about stories of the day, and some that have Nova Scotia buzzing

Tune into This is Nova Scotia on CBC Listen or wherever you get your podcasts.

Listen to some episodes

• Do Bike Lanes Slow Traffic?
  We talk to urban planner Tristan Cleveland about the idea that having bike lanes can slow down traffic for cars. 
• The Writ Hits The Fan
  Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston calls a snap election. Political reporter Michael Gorman tells us more. Plus, a familiar voice stages a media ambush at the Premier's rally.
• Dinner with Strangers
  Reporter Rose Murphy tries a novel way of meeting people, five at a time.