Hali-facts

04/28/2026

So, at long last, here it is. My Ode to a Friend...and the 90s Halifax alt rock music scene. Hope I did justice to the great and talented guy that was Henri Sangalang.

You can find it on Spotify at:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3gOVrrHlrArxgMTGrmvDUM?si=3f5b23ba88ae4b9a

or on Apple podcasts at:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ode-to-a-friend-and-the-90s-hfx-alt-rock-music-scene/id1859742228?i=1000763912728

04/24/2026

Had a great chat with Matt Murphy last night for my Henri-90s Hfx music scene episode…dropping Monday. So keep an eye out for that and get ready to share share share (Only if you like what you hear, of course). And while I have you, just a heads up to buy your tickets before it’s too late for the concert below. See you there 😎

04/17/2026

A really fun chat with 90s Halifax music scene guru, Stephen Cooke, as I continue on my investigative trail for the next episode.
What a treat to Interview somebody with that level of passion and knowledge about that time in Halifax’s history. He also had some great memories of Henri, so… all around a lovely time.
His adorable shoulder buddy (look closely) only added to the experience.

04/07/2026

Chuffed to get going on my next episode of Hali-facts…an ode to my friend, Henri Sangalang, and a look at the 90s music scene here in Halifax - that he helped shape and in turn helped shape him. In this pic he and Sloan members Chris Murphy and Jay Ferguson jam together in pre-Sloan band Kearney Lake Rd. Look for it to drop sometime next month. Photo courtesy of Tracy Mageau (Sangalang).

04/03/2026

A deep dive into the history and possible futures of our beloved Spring Garden Road Library, aka Halifax Memorial Public Library, and much more...including a look at the history of Grafton Park, where the current old library building sits, and its history as a poor house cemetery going back to the founding of Halifax. I also discuss its importance as a memorial in post-war Halifax, future plans for the property, as well as a few interesting tidbits along the way. Pirates anybody?

Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/61mGAz3enmsLLWjg0RcvLT?si=7b7bc6ec3fd44fb6

or on Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spring-garden-road-library-past-present-and-possible/id1859742228?i=1000756590911

04/03/2026

Part II of my quick jaunt through Historic Halifax, where I pick things up at the end of the war of 1812 and take you through to the end of WWII. And just when you thought our many wars were behind us, well think again. American Civil War anyone? Boer War? It's shocking just how many conflicts our poor little city was dragged into. And that's just the tip of it...Leon Trotsky thrown into a Citadel Hill jail cell, the Hindenburg, and oh so much more.

Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0M9gM8QKC7Cm7AjjeAljIo?si=aa592764d6224a97

or Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/historic-halifax-in-a-nutshell-part-ii/id1859742228?i=1000751054503

04/03/2026

My first episode is a two-parter where I dive into the oh-so-crazy interesting history of Halifax - from its 1749 founding to the end of WW2. Here's Part 1. It's heavy on the details and my first foray into this style of podcasting, so things do get smoother in terms of sound, etc., in future episodes.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1jkiGXhsjKwI5Ij1Dajpdd?si=GcqlizQiSuGElk0X5TJWkQ&pi=XfmDTaTISuKl1&t=1

Hali-facts · Episode

03/25/2026

I've started the podcast as a love letter to the city. As a journalist and a naturally curious native-born Haligonian, person, am open to all and any ideas, so please feel free to send suggestions my way.