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.

On the phone-in: Gardening expert Niki Jabbour takes gardening questions. And off the top of the show, we hear from Glooscap First Nation Chief, Sidney Peters.He discusses how the band is investing in renewable energy. And we also hear about Tony's Music Box in Fredericton which is closing

On the phone-in: The show broadcasts from the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation in St Peter's Bay, PEI. We hear from experts about what the current science tells us about how climate change is affecting people and places in the Maritimes, and the ways we can adapt.

On the phone-in: We're talking women's hockey with Karissa Donkin, CBC Sports reporter and author of "Breakaway: The PWHL and the Women Who Changed the Game". And off the top, we hear about a study that suggests young people are feeling stressed about their future and having difficulties accessing mental health support.

On the phone-in: We discuss the challenges of making a later-in-life career change. Our guests are Michael Tutton and Jeff Lanthier. And off the top, we hear from people in New Glasgow, NS, about some of the problems connected to Viola's Place, the town's homeless shelter. We also hear about Maritime Noon's plan to do a live show on PEI on Thursday about climate change.

On the phone-in: Aaron Publicover takes your calls and questions on appliance repair.

On the phone-in: Jess Ross, author of "Rise: A devotion to whole grains" answers questions about baking bread. And off the top of the show, we hear from John Herron, New Brunswick's Minister of Natural Resources. He speaks about the Sisson mine near Stanley, NB. And we also hear about an event at UPEI called "Find Your Indigenous Path".

On the phone-in: the list of nation-building projects sent to the Major Projects Office is expected to grow. Dalhousie University associate professor Robert Huish discusses what kind of projects should be considered. Off the top of the show: the past president of the Nashwaak Watershed Association shares his environmental concerns about the Sisson Mine possibly being on the list of future projects

Today's phone-in: exercises that help you avoid falls: Laura Lundquist answers all of your physiotherapy questions. But first, a new start-up in the Maritimes plans to support local farmers and food producers, and a historic PEI boxer gets overdue recognition.

Today's phone-in: Lawyer Jessica Lyle takes your calls and questions about wills and estate planning. But first, Ken Hynes on his new book "Service and Sacrifice: Extraordinary Nova Scotians in the Great War."

On the phone-in: Gardening expert Niki Jabbour answers listeners' questions. And off the top of the show, we speak with Josh Oulton from Taproot Farms in Port Williams, NS. He explains why NS farms are trying to raise money for Jamaican farm workers whose families and properties were damaged by Hurricane Melissa. We also hear from Kris Vascotto about some research published earlier this week about microplastics in lobster meat

On the phone-in: Listeners call to share their views of the new federal budget. Our guest is Alex Marland. He's a professor in the department of Politics at Acadia University, and holds the Jarislowsky Chair in Trust & Political Leadership. And off the top of the show, we hear about an event in New Brunswick where people from the Under One Sky Friendship Centre in Fredericton launched a birch bark canoe. And we also hear about a beaded poppy event on PEI.

On the phone-in: Experts Archie Kaiser and Emma Halpern answer questions about the proposed changes to the bail system. And off the top of the show, we hear from Nova Scotia MP Chris d'Entremont who has left the Conservative Party and crossed the floor to the Liberals. We also speak with Tony Walker from Dalhousie University about his latest research that shows microplastics in lobster meat.

On the phone-in: Every year, Canadians lose millions of dollars to online romance scams. We speak with Suzie Dunn -- Assistant Professor of Law at the Schulich School of Law. We also talk with Maryanne Fisher -- a professor of Psychology at Saint Mary's University. They discuss the dangers of romance scams and how to avoid them. Off the top of the show, we also hear about concerns in St Stephen, NB, concerning the town's homeless shelter.

On the phone-in: Automotive expert, Doug Bethune, answers listeners' questions about vehicle repair. And off the top of the show, the CBC's Tom Ayers reports on a four-month long suspension of overnight hospital beds for addictions treatment for patients in detox.

On the phone-in: Dusty Keheler in Halifax and Will Pacey in Fredericton share ghost stories. Listeners call to share their scary stories too. And off the top of the show, CBC meteorologist Ryan Snoddon provides the details about the Halloween storm and when it'll clear. We also hear an update from Cape Breton about a disturbing costume story from last year.

On the phone-in: Barry Walker and Eric Murphy answer questions about heat pumps and other systems. And off the top of the show, we hear about a vigil in Stellarton, NS, for Lilly and Jack Sullivan -- missing for six months. We also hear how some communities in the Maritimes are changing the date for trick or treating because of the looming rain storm.

On the phone-in: Our guest is Luc Cousineau. He's a professor with the faculty of Recreation and Leisure Studies in the School of Health and Human Performance at Dalhousie University. He's also the co-director of research at the Canadian Institute for Far-Right Studies. Cousineau discusses the dangers of misogyny online for boys. And off the top of the show, we speak with Darlene Compton who's the MLA for Belfast - Murray River, PEI. She talks about the recent problems with the ferry service.

On the phone-in: Nathaniel Pearre - who's a research fellow at Dalhousie University studying electric vehicles in the renewable energy storage lab - answers questions about electric vehicles. And off the top of the show, we speak with David Mitchell who's the Mayor of Bridgewater and also the President-elect of the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities. He discusses the increase in harassment of municipal politicians by the public.

Today on the phone-in: Jim White takes all your questions about painting and stainingBut first, the latest in development in the up-and-down story of efforts to save the historic Église Sainte-Marie in Church Point, Nova Scotia.

On the phone-in: gardening expert Niki Jabbour takes your questions. Off the top of the show: a fossilized footprint on PEI could be 290-million years old, making it possibility the oldest of its kind in the world.

On the phone-in: how to recruit and retain healthcare workers in the Maritimes. Off the top: why one nurse decided to switch from working in the ER to home care.

Today's phone-in: garden composting tips and tricks with Paul Arnold. And off the top, we hear about a new study that shows that for every 100 new nurses under the age of 35 who started working in 2023 in Canada, 40 left.

On the phone-in: Hiking experts Michael Hayne & James Donald give advice and tips to listeners about good hiking trails in the Maritimes. And off the top, we speak with Kim Davies from UNBSJ. She comments on the latest population numbers of the critically endangered North Atlantic Right Whale. We also hear from a man from Glace Bay who attended last night's epic Blue Jay's game.

On the phone-in: Repair technician Aaron Publicover gives advice to listeners about their appliances. And off the top of the show, we speak with Constable Mandy Edwards of the RCMP about a tragic boating accident on Lake Rossignol in NS where two young children died.

On the phone-in: Pharmacist Graham MacKenzie gives advice to listeners about medications and supplements. And off the top, the CBC's Gareth Hampshire speaks with senior crown attorney Brian Cox at the sentencing hearing in Barrington provincial court for a 23 year-old man in connection to the Barrington Lake wildfire two years ago.

On the phone-in: Our guests are Dr Shawna O'Hearn and Dr Maria Migas. They are the co-founders of The Menopause Society of NS and they are hosting The Menopause Show in Halifax on Friday. They answer questions about menopause. And off the top of the show, we hear from Duff Conacher, the co-founder of Democracy Watch. He comments on the new rules in NS regarding complaints against municipal politicians.

On the phone-in: Anthony Taylor who's an associate professor of Forest Ecology and Management at the University of New Brunswick, shares advice for managing your woodlot in an era of climate change. And off the top of the show, Lanna Campbell from the Nature Conservancy of Canada on PEI talks about a plan to preserve land near Murray Harbour.

On the phone-in: Wildlife biologist Bob Bancroft provides information and answers questions about animals, birds and amphibians in the Maritimes. And off the top of the show, we speak with Jana Ray who's the COO of CanAge, an advocacy group for seniors in Canada. A report out today from CanAge finds the Maritimes provinces rate the best in the country for seniors who need access to vaccines.

On the phone-in: Gardening expert Niki Jabbour answers questions from listeners and provides tips about Autumn bulb planting. And off the top of the show, we speak with Kevin Strooband who's the chief inspector with the Nova Scotia SPCA. The organization has seized more than 130 animals over the last two months.

On the phone-in: Ryan Groombridge from Force Radon Solutions gives advice on testing for radon in your home. And off the top of the show, we speak with Jennifer Gillivan -- president and CEO of the IWK Foundation. She discusses the report. "The Voice of Maritime Women -- The Unspoken Burden of Women's Health."

On the phone-in: Veterinarian Dr Karyn Steele answers listeners' questions about their cats, dogs and other small pets. And off the top of the show, we speak with Rose Morrison. She is a singer/songwriter, fiddler and painter. She'll be the first Artist-in-Residence on Sable Island later this month.

On the phone-in: Diane Leblanc, who's the past-president of the Nova Scotia Bird Society, answers questions about bird sightings in the Maritimes. And off the top, the CBC's Nancy Russell speaks with people on PEI who are suffering the ripple effects of the MSX parasite which has badly affected the oyster sector.

On the phone-in: Horticulturist Bob Osborne -- the author of "Hardy Apples: Growing Apples in Cold Climates" answers listeners' questions about the tasty fruit. And off the top of the show, we talk with Dave Corkum, the mayor of the Municipality of the County of Kings. He provides an update on the Lake George wildfire as well as a smaller blaze near Baxter's Harbour, NS.

On the phone-in: Automotive expert Doug Bethune gives advice to listeners about their vehicles. And off the top of the show, we hear about the New Brunswick Famer Wellness Program to help farming families. And we also hear your feedback on writing a book.

On the phone-in: Best-selling author, Lesley Crewe, and Director of Writing and Publishing at Kings Gillian Turnbull will have tips on the process of writing a book AND selling it to a publisher and an update on the 3 beached sperm whales on PEI

On the phone-in: Fiddler Natalie MacMaster joins us to talk about her new book, "I Have a Love Story". She also discusses the unifying power of music. And off the top of the show, we speak with Donald Arseneault, the general manager of Bluets New Brunswick Blueberries about this year's crop. It has been severely affected by the summer drought and wildfires.

On the phone-in: Our guests are Janice Maloney, executive director of the Mi'kmaq Rights Initiative in Nova Scotia -- or KMK -- and Jenene Wooldridge, executive director of L'nuey on PEI. We discuss the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. And off the top, Dave Corkum, the mayor of the Municipality of the County of Kings talks about the wildfire burning near Lake George, NS. We also hear about the Mawi'omi Centre at UPEI.

On the phone-in: Experts Eric Murphy from Halifax Heat Pumps and Electrical and energy efficiency advisor Barry Walker answer questions about heat pumps and other heating and cooling systems. And off the top, we speak with Tonya Wimmer, executive director of the Marine Animal Response Society about three stranded sperm whales off the coast of PEI. And we also hear about the only grocery store in Salisbury, NB, burning down.

On the phone-in: Author and gardening expert Niki Jabbour answers questions from listeners. And off the top of the show, we speak with Debbie Lowther at VETS Canada about a break-in at the charity's offices in Dartmouth. Thousands of dollars of gift cards were stolen. And we also hear about a new agreement between the Wolastoqey Nation in NB and the provincial government of the sharing of tax revenue from tobacco, gas and fuel

On the phone-in: We discuss PCOS -- polycystic ovarian syndrome. And off the top, we talk with Mike Cavanagh at St FX about this weekend's upcoming appearance of Team Canada at the women's world cup of rugby.

On the phone-in: Dr Godon Gubitz who is a physician and neurologist with the NS Health Authority answers questions about medical assistance in dying or MAiD. And off the top of the show, we hear an update from Saint John, NB, about the housing options for the homeless. And we also hear about a new tour at Basin Head Beach on PEI.

On the phone-in: Dr Annlee Coakley is our guest as we discuss the challenges for newcomers and refugees who need medical care. And off the top, we hear about the City of Saint John's plans to bring in red zones where tent encampments can't be located. We also hear about the end of the burn ban on PEI.