Pastor Lennett Anderson has people flocking to his church. In this age of dwindling congregations this man has found a way to bring them back. A descendant of slaves...he railed against racism. He might have had a career in politics but his journey in life brought him home to resurrect one of the regions most historic churches.
Dr. Thomas John 'Jock' Murray is an award-winning author, leading neurologist, and founder of programs that have changed the face of medicine forever in Nova Scotia. He's received many professional offers over the years to leave Halifax, but has turned every one down because, he says, now one can offer what he already has - a job he loves, near the people he loves, in a province where he grew up.
When Jane Purves was asked to run for office she thought it sounded interesting. Before she knew it she rocketed from campaigning on doorsteps to the inner circle of cabinet. That was after writing about politics and everything else in the province. For years she sat in the corner office of Nova Scotia's largest newspaper. As a former Minister of Health she knows the struggles of providing health care. And about personal struggles too - decades earlier she beat drug addiction.
When Don Tremaine was seventeen years old he happened to stop in at the new CBC radio building in Halifax. In minutes he was doing an audition for a radio play! So began a broadcasting career that lasted nearly forty years. Don Connolly speaks with Don Tremaine about his radio days and a lifetime of being a proud Haligonian and community service volunteer.
There are only a handful of people who have sailed around the world alone. Derek Hatfield did it once then tried it a second time. The New Brunswick native and former RCMP officer gave up his career to concentrate on one of the toughest feats in the world. He has entered two solo, around the world sailing races and is about to embark on a third.
Lee Cohen's life changed the day one hundred and seventy three refugees landed on the coast of Nova Scotia.
He is the lawyer who represented the refugees in their fight to stay in Canada. Ever since he has been at the forefront of immigration and human rights issues in this country and Lee Cohen knows how precious our rights and freedoms are.
Martin Willison has taught many students about the environment over the years. Now that he has retired from Dalhousie University he is taking his message of conservation halfway around the world to China.
He's working with Chinese youth for positive change in one of the worlds pollution hotspots.
The greatest challenge of Dr. Robert Strangs career has been the H1N1 pandemic.
As Nova Scotia's Chief Public Health Officer it ishis job to activate the province's pandemic plan, and to make tough choices about who can receive vaccinations.
It is also his job to keep watch around the globe for new diseases that may affect people in the Maritimes.
Dr. Robert Strang joins Amy Smith At The Table.
Andre Levingston had dreams of becoming a professional basketball player. He didn't make it to the big leagues -- but the sport took him from inner city Detroit to university and now to Halifax.
Andre Levingston is the owner of the Halifax Rainmen basketball team. His leadership extends well beyond the court. He is a mentor to young atheletes and an inspiration to school kids.
Andre Levingston joins Tom Murphy At The Table.
AT THE TABLE is a late-night television series featuring engaging conversations with Maritimers. Journalists Don Connolly, Tom Murphy and Amy Smith from CBC News in Nova Scotia speak with compelling guests from all walks of life. Guests include politicians, journalists, sports figures and the newsmakers behind the issues of the day.