CBC News Nova Scotia's most watched YouTube videos of 2024
From Nova Scotians helping others to major snowfall events, people flocked to the CBC News Nova Scotia YouTube channel for news this year. These are some of our most popular videos from 2024.
From ocean science to snow and one disoriented moose, here are stories that stood out
From Nova Scotians helping others to major snowfall events, people flocked to the CBC News Nova Scotia YouTube channel for news this year.
These are our top-watched videos from 2024:
1. Lobster pound owners ordered to kill egg-bearing females
The lobster business is being impacted by efforts to stop the spread of marine parasites, disease and invasive species. Fisheries and Oceans Canada requires euthanasia of all egg-bearing female lobsters found in holding facilities. But two years after it was imposed, not everyone was aware. Paul Withers reports.
2. Scientists exploring the bottom of the Halifax harbour
Federal scientists are using new technology to uncover what lies on the bottom of Halifax harbour. They're now using autonomous underwater vehicles to take more accurate images of the ocean floor. Amy Smith spoke to marine geoscientist Alex Normandeau at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography.
3. Donald Sutherland lived in this Nova Scotia home. Its owners gave us a tour
Legendary Canadian actor Donald Sutherland was born in New Brunswick, but this is the Nova Scotia house he lived in for a few years of his childhood. The home's current owner gave CBC News a tour.
4. Why this disoriented moose video is causing concern in Cape Breton
A disoriented moose caught on camera in Cape Breton was causing concern for the provincial Department of Natural Resources and Renewables. An outbreak of brain worms were killing moose on the island at a growing rate. Kyle Moore reports.
5. This 'prolific' designer is going to New York Fashion Week
Marie Webb has been building a name for herself over the last 15 years with her bright and colourful creations. But this summer, Webb, who has Down syndrome, worked with a team at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University to bring her designs to one of the world's biggest fashion events.
6. Kids are going hungry. But she's changing that
Many students in Nova Scotia rely on getting their breakfast and lunch at school, but it's not always guaranteed they'll have something to eat on the weekends. As Celina Aalders reports, local volunteers are stepping up to change that.
7. Snow cleanup happening 'one step at a time' in Cape Breton
As they cleared snow, neighbours in Sydney, N.S., were checking in with one another. Myrna Murphy said a snowfall that hit Cape Breton in February was the worst she'd ever seen.
8. Halifax buses are late and overcrowded. Here's what the city is doing about it
Halifax Transit is often the focus of people's frustration. Late, overcrowded buses that sometimes don't show up at all. Haley Ryan looked into the transit system's chronic issues and how the city is trying to improve things.
9. Halifax, meet your new tallest building
The new residential tower near the Armdale Roundabout on Quinpool Road is still under construction but it heralds a new era of height for a city with few high rises. Emma Smith gives us a comparison of other buildings in Halifax.
10. Halifax woman applies for MAID after years fighting for health care
Jennifer Brady applied for Medical Assistance in Dying following years of trying to access health care not available in Nova Scotia. The 46-year-old had several doctors advocating on her behalf, but the province denied her requests and was fighting her in court. Get the latest about Brady's story here.
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