In Nova Scotia, a Brooklyn family business is getting ready to take on all of Canada, with its adaptable backpacks. Ed Halverson has that story. A bird expert warns about biodiversity loss. Clearly one of the major issues of our time. But solutions do exist. David Gordon-Kosh will be with us. In Québec, a Prince Edward County Hospital fundraiser exceeds expectations : 20M$ raised.  The Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre in Halifax gets a 4M$ helping hand from the federal government. And in Pontiac, Québec, the George Bryson Heritage House reopens. Work is completed and exhibits in place.

With journalists Ed Halverson, David Gordon-Koch, Alexander Wright, Sara Gouda and Caleb Nickerson. Host and producer Boris Chassagne. Viewpoints is presented by the Community Radio Fund of Canada in collaboration with the Local Journalism Initiative.