Episode 54: Wendie L. Wilson - Visual Artist and the Creator and Designer of the African Nova Scotian Flag

Published: July 20, 2021, 4 a.m.

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In this episode, Allana will be chatting with Wendie L. Wilson. Wendie is a visual artist and the creator and designer of the African Nova Scotian flag that was unveiled earlier this year during African Heritage Month. Wendie is going to tell us about the new flag, and how businesses and individuals can honour and participate in the first official Emancipation Day on August 1st.

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On Biz Buzz, we have a few business updates to share, and we\\u2019ll talk about Patio Season in Downtown Halifax, Pups on Patios and The Patio Lantern Festival. We\\u2019ll also tell you a bit more about our new Meet Me Downtown and Parking campaigns; and we\\u2019ll finish with an update on Tunes at Noon.

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Producers: Ivy Ho and Allana MacDonald Mills

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Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC)

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104-1546 Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3X7

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(902) 423-6658

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Hosts: Allana MacDonald Mills and Ivy Ho

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Guests: Paul MacKinnon, CEO of Downtown Halifax Business Commission https://downtownhalifax.ca/

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Wendie L. Wilson - Visual Artist and the Creator and Designer of the African Nova Scotian Flag

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Bizz Buzz: Lauren Andrews, Marketing and Communications Coordinator

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Michael Boyd, owner of Podcast Atlantic

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Recorded & Edited by: Michael Boyd of Podcast Atlantic michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com

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Music: \\u201cPatching Holes (in a Sinking Ship)\\u201d by Bigideas

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Visit us at: downtownhalifax.ca

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Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @DowntownHalifax

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Email us at: ivy@downtownhalifax.ca or allana@downtownhalifax.ca

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