It is tourist season in Halifax! During these warmer months, Halifax is bustling with lots to offer. Join Alec Cranston and James Collins for this episode of Matter of Fax, as they dive into a discussion with guests Dennis Campbell and Brian Cooper of Ambassador Tours, about Halifax tourism. The four have an in-depth discussion about the opportunities for improving the city's traffic challenges and transportation solutions to keep the city a desired destination. They also highlight Halifax's natural beauty and cultural heritage as the keys to boosting tourism, alongside Coop's inspiring community service efforts.

Dennis Campbell is the CEO and Founder of Ambassatours Gray Line the largest motorcoach, water and rail sightseeing tour and charter operator in Atlantic Canada with offices in Saint John NB, Charlottetown PEI, Sydney NS and head office in Halifax NS. Ambassatours has merged with Murphy's The Cable Wharf and is now growing that company in locations throughout the Maritime provinces.

Brian Cooper, aka Coop, is newly retired teacher and has dedicated post-retirement life to community service, picking up litter in downtown Halifax and earning a Nova Scotia Pineapple Award for his exceptional service to the community!

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How do we make hockey culture more accessible to women and non-binary players? Amy Walsh and Cailin Ahloy join James and Alec on this episode of Matter Of 'Fax to talk about some of their inclusive work with Future of Hockey Lab. They share some of their 'aha' moments in recognizing the importance of male coach allyship, as well as their experience using Women's World Juniors to promote diversity and inclusion in hockey.

Amy Walsh is the CEO and co-founder of the Future of Hockey Lab (FHL), established in 2020 to innovate and transform hockey culture in partnership with leading organizations. Previously, as Executive Director of Hockey Nova Scotia, she led initiatives such as the Diversity & Inclusion Task Force and the Players Journey project, addressing barriers and promoting inclusivity in the sport. Amy has held leadership roles in various hockey committees, including the NHL & NHLPA Female Hockey Advisory Committee, and has a strong background in sport development and advocacy for social change through sports. She is also a former amateur multi-sport athlete and a dedicated mother and volunteer.

Cailin Ahloy began her career in the world of large-scale international multi-sport events focused on leaving a legacy of benefits for society. Driven by her desire to play a larger role in driving positive change she made her way to MaRS Discovery District working out of their Solutions Lab. Here she was a part of team leading systems change and delivering tangible solutions to some of Toronto's most challenging problems. A Project Manager by trade, she currently leads the Project Management Office for eCampusOntario, a not for profit tasked with the delivery of the Virtual Learning Strategy for the Province of Ontario.

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The James Mullinger joins Alec Cranston, and James Collins to discuss comedy, including the challenges of creating and performing stand-up, and the difficulties of live comedy performances. They share their experiences and perspectives on the art of comedy, emphasizing the importance of adaptability, body language, and attitude. The three highlight the lesser-known destinations and local talents in Atlantic Canada, emphasizing the need to promote and support local comedians and appreciate our region's value.

James Mullinger is an award-winning writer, comedian, filmmaker and highly acclaimed inspirational and motivational speaker. He was one of the UK’s top comedians as well as a journalist, TV presenter and author. He spent fifteen years as a senior editor at GQ magazine writing about politics, travel, celebrity interviews and health and fitness. He has also written for The Guardian, The Sunday Times newspapers and Glamour, Conde Nast Traveller and Men’s Health magazines.

Since his arrival in New Brunswick in 2014, Mullinger has been taking Canada by storm. He has been nominated for a Canadian Comedy Award for Best Live One-Person Show and a Just For Laughs Award for Best Comedy Show. James has headlined at numerous comedy festivals and clubs across Canada, has appeared on CBC many times, produced three seasons of his own television series which documents his comedy performances while travelling around Canada, has twice sold out the Imperial Theatre in Saint John and in 2016, he welcomed over 5000 people to Saint John’s Harbour Station for a standing ovation show (beating Jerry Seinfeld’s attendance record in the process). This process was documented for a CBC documentary, City on Fire, which aired across Canada in September 2016.

In 2015 a big budget British movie has been made about his life (starring actors from Twilight, Downton Abbey and Notting Hill and headline comedians such as Jimmy Carr, Gilbert Gottfried and Mike Ward) which James co-wrote and co-produced. Released in cinemas across the UK in October 2017, it has received rave reviews. James also works closely with many charities and in the past five years has raised over half a million dollars for children in need and women affected by violence.

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