Maritime Noon is a one-hour program devoted to delivering informative reports and interviews which explore issues that are of interest to Maritimers. Join host Bob Murphy weekdays from noon to 1 p.m.
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On the phone-in: Our auto-motive expert Doug Bethune tries to solve your motor vehicle mysteries. And off the top, the Medway Community Forest Cooperative is building community and sustainable forestry on 15,000 hectares of crown land.
On the phone-in: Juno nominated music producer, singer-songwriter and CBC Producer of the East Coast Music Hour, Erin Costelo is here to help us break down those memorable summer tunes. And off the top of the show, we'll hear about the restorations being done on the Point Prim Lighthouse in Prince Edward Island.
On the phone-in: Rébécca-Sarah Potvin, executive director of L'Acadie de Chezzetcook and Monique Poirier, artistic and executive director at Le Pays de la Sagouine join us to talk about Acadian heritage as August 15th, La Fête nationale de l'Acadie or National Acadian Day, approaches. And off the top, we'll hear about the hiking series that some local United Churches in Cape Breton have been partaking in.
On the phone-in: Doris Dunphy, president of PEI Pickleball ÎPÉ and Deborah McNamara, general manager of the Halifax Pickleball Club guide us through the world of pickleball. And off the top of the show, we'll hear how New Brunswick public health's tick tracker is reporting that exposure to ticks known to carry Lyme disease is more than double the average for the past three years.
On the phone-in: What are the most intriguing things you unearthed from inside your walls or floors during renovations? And we start things off with a story of a creepy discovery, dolls hidden inside the Thomas Williams House in Moncton.
Today's phone-in: appliance repair expert Aaron Publicover takes your calls. But first, we hear about a Seameen's Memorial Service in Canso and a girl's construction skills camp in PEI.
On the phone-in: gardening expert Niki Jabbour takes your questions. Off the top: Terry Fox's iconic Van of Hope is in Halifax.
On the phone-in: pharmacist Graham MacKenzie answers your questions. Off the top: North Atlantic right whales are making a comeback, but could a proposed U.S. bill jeopardize their survival? Sean Brilliant from the Canadian Wildlife Federation explains.
Today on the phone-in, Clary Croft shares stories and takes your calls about Maritime folklore. And off the top, we hear about oyster farming in the MSX era, and the future of the RCMP in the Maritimes.
Today's phone-in: we gather round the campfire and share memories and experiences from summer camp. Plus, a New Brunswick lawyer is facing allegations of improperly using AI in his work. We ask an expert about AI's role in law.
On the phone-in: We're soaring around the Maritimes to hear what bids you're seeing with birders Tony and Angie Millard. Off the top we hear about a fire at a waste management facility in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley, and more of your experiences with road rage and dangerous drivers.
On the phone-in: Road rage can have dangerous results, two police officers take your calls about people getting frustrated behind the wheel. Off the top we ask a travel agent what people should know ahead of a potential WestJet strike, plus find out how the new area code coming to Nova Scotia and PEI was selected.
On the phone-in: Genealogy expert, Lesley Anderson, answers listeners' questions. And off the top of the show, we speak with Nate McLagan, who uses a metal detector to find lost rings and other precious items. He recently found an American man's wedding ring in the lake at Kejimkujik National Park in NS.
On the phone-in: Shark expert, Chris Harvey-Clark, answers questions about the apex predators in our Maritime waters. And off the top of the show, we speak with Thomas Clark and Val Duquenne who are from NB and biking across Canada for charity. Their bikes were stolen in Winnipeg but now a fundraising effort has allowed them to get new bikes.
On the phone-in: Paint & stain expert, Jim White, shares his decades of experience with listeners. And off the top of the show, we speak with Dr. Trevor Jain who's an emergency room physician on PEI. He discusses a new survey of ER docs about doctor burnout.
On the phone-in: Gardening expert Niki Jabbour takes questions about roses, raised beds and more. And off the top of the show, we ask a criminology professor why New Brunswick is the outlier when it comes to a decrease in crime across Canada.
On the phone-in: Jamie Simpson and Jessika Gauvin join us to provide tips about foraging for food in the wild. And off the top of the show, we hear from civic leaders in the Maritimes who are concerned about the level of online harassment.
On the phone-in: Dog behaviour expert Sparky Smith helps work through issues with your four legged friends. Off the top we hear about a new event surrounding protected areas in Nova Scotia and a new promise by Sobeys' parent company.
On the phone-in: Dog behaviour expert Sparky Smith helps work through issues with your four legged friends. Off the top we hear about a new event surrounding protected areas in Nova Scotia and a new promise by Sobeys' parent company.
On the phone-in: Barry Walker and Eric Murphy are on the show to answer questions about heat pumps and energy efficiency. And off the top, we hear how Karen Oldfield views her role as the CEO of the newly created Accelerate Nova Scotia, plus recent renovations to a beloved PEI camp all done by volunteers.
On the phone-in: Automotive expert Doug Bethune gives advice to listeners about their vehicles. And off the top of the show, we'll hear an update from Prince Edward Island after the oyster industry there has taken a hit because of two diseases: Dermo and MSX.
On the phone-in: We hear about the value of farmers' markets from the historic Saint John City Market, which is marking 150 years of operation in the city. Organizers, vendors, and callers share the value farmers markets add to their lives
On the phone-in: Physiotherapist Laura Lundquist gives advice to listeners who are experiencing pain or are recovering from injuries. And off the top of the show, we hear from Geoff Ball of Lower Blomidon who was arrested during yesterday's protest at Acadia University during the Premier's visit.
On the phone-in: Chef Ilona Daniel and social media foodie Alex Kwok are here to guide us through the diners and roadside eateries around the Maritimes. And off the top, we'll hear how "The Pierogi Girls" turned their love for the food and the lack of supply in Cape Breton into a business. And more on pedestrian safety.
On the phone-in: how do we make roads safer for pedestrians? Norm Collins, president of the Crosswalk Safety Society of Nova Scotia and Tristan Cleveland, an urban planner with Happy Cities, answer your questions. Off the top: Kentville Mayor Andrew Zebian on the 11th hour move to save five branches of the Annapolis Valley Regional Library from permanently closing - for now.
On the phone-in: Lawyer Jessica Lyle answers questions about wills and estate planning. And off the top of the show, the CBC's Carolyn Ray tells us the story of two sisters and a kidney donor operation. The sister who lives in Ottawa is not eligible to receive money to pay for a companion to travel with her so she can donate a kidney to her sister in NS. We also hear about a project to test moose livers for chemicals such as DDT in NB.
On the phone-in: Gardening expert Niki Jabbour returns to answer your questions. And off the top, we'll hear how the fundraising efforts of the Nova Scotia Firefighters Burn Treatment Society will help burn victims at the QEII hospital in Halifax. And a grief expert talks about shock and grief following events like the accident earlier this week where two Prince Edward Island paramedics and a patient were killed.
On the phone-in: What hikes have you enjoyed in the Maritimes? We talk with hiking experts Janet Barlow from Hike Nova Scotia and James Donald from Hiking New Brunswick. And off the top, a Nova Scotia woman talks about her experience with the lone star tick. And we'll hear from the Associate Regional Medical Officer of Health in Nova Scotia.
On the phone-in: Veterinarian Dr Karyn Steele answer all your questions about your pet's health. And off the top of the show, we hear an update from New Brunswick about the Clean Water Act. And a man from PEI, Donald Campbell, explains how he's been working for the past year to make the grass at BC Place beautiful for the FIFA World Cup.
On the phone-in: We review summer reading picks with Jocelyn Covert from Halifax Public Libraries and Meghan Skerry from Daisy Mae Books. And off the top of the show, we speak with Steven Zhou from the National Council of Canadian Muslims about a racist outburst in a Halifax area Costco.
On the phone-in: Appliance repair technician Aaron Publicover takes questions to keep your household appliances in tip top shape. A former naval commander breaks down the expected announcement of who will build 12 new submarines for the Canadian Navy.
On the phone-in: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers listeners' questions. And off the top, several families are in mourning in Nova Scotia following two fatal boating accidents this week. We'll discuss the basics of boating safety as many people head to the water on another hot day.
On the phone-in: What wild animals are you seeing in your part of the Maritimes? Wildlife biologist Bob Bancroft joins us to explain their behaviour. And off the top, we'll hear how wet weather is delaying planting for potato farmers in Prince Edward Island.
On the phone-in: A refresh on Canadian history with Linguist and Mi'kmaw elder Bernie Francis and Canadian Historian Shirley Tillotson . A former HRM councillor tells us about her concerns with a racist sticker she found in her community.
On the phone-in: Our thrifting experts join us to talk about those great thrift store finds. Our guests are David S. Craig, John Roby and Charlotte Genge. But first, we'll hear about "Frenchy's the Thrift Musical" making its world premiere in July at Ship's Company Theatre in Parrsboro, Nova Scotia.
On the phone-in: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers listeners' questions. And off the top of the show, we hear the details about the CD Howe Institute giving the City of Charlottetown an F on its report card about fiscal accountability. We also hear about a protest in New Brunswick against the Tantramar gas plant.
On the phone-in: Author Elizabeth Peirce answers listeners' questions about jams, jellies and preserves. Her book is called "You can too! Canning, Pickling and Preserving the Maritime Harvest". And off the top, we hear from Kelly Lamrock in NB who expresses concerns about the provincial child welfare system. We also hear an update from NB's minister of justice about the increase in drug overdoses in Moncton this month
On the phone-in: As millions of Canadians watch the FIFA World Cup, we have a conversation about the future of soccer in the Maritimes. Our guests are Jed Davies and Matt Holton. And off the top of the show, we speak with Juergen Weiglet -- the chief of the Canadian Mountain Rescue Team Atlantic. He describes a dramatic rescue of a 22 year-old man last week near Little Meander Falls near Brooklyn, NS.
On the phone-in: As millions of Canadians watch the FIFA World Cup, we have a conversation about the future of soccer in the Maritimes. Our guests are Jed Davies and Matt Holton. And off the top of the show, we speak with Juergen Weiglet -- the chief of the Canadian Mountain Rescue Team Atlantic. He describes a dramatic rescue of a 22 year-old man last week near Little Meander Falls near Brooklyn, NS.
On the phone-in: Barry Walker & Eric Murphy answer listeners' questions about heat pump systems. And off the top, we hear about a new study by the YWCA Halifax that examines discrimination against people who work in the trades in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. The study is called "Queers in Carhartts". The project lead is Devin West.
On the phone-in: Paint and stain expert, Jm White, answers listeners' questions. And off the top of the show, we hear new information about the Donkin Mine in Cape Breton nearly 3 years since it was last open. We also hear from a fire official in Murray River, PEI, who warns people about the dangers of speculating on social media about house fires and other emergencies.
On the phone-in: Automotive expert Doug Bethune answers listeners' questions. And off the top of the show, we speak with Ahmed Hanafy, a partner with Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors. He discusses a new report called "Pathways to Regional Electricity Integration for Atlantic Canada."
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