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: Gardening expert Niki Jabbour answers questions to help make your garden epic this season. And off the top of the show, we hear from some politicians on PEI who comment on a the situation of Sidney MacEwen who's a cabinet minister and also a lobster fisherman.
On the phone-in: Jennifer Dunn from Doane Grant Thornton in Charlottetown answers questions about filing your income tax return. And off the top, we hear from Martin Mallet of the Maritime Fishermen's Union about the Spring lobster season.
On the phone-in: We speak with Lynda Monk who's co-editor of the book "The Great Book of Journaling: How journal writing can support a life of wellness, creativity, meaning and purpose". And off the top of the show, we hear from a farmer in central New Brunswick who's concerned about the ongoing dry conditions.
On the phone-in: We discuss yesterday's three byelection wins for the Liberals with Alex Marland from Acadia University. And off the top of the show, we talk with MP Chris d'Entremont who represents the riding of Acadie - Annapolis. He addresses the recent floor crossings.
On the phone-in: Automotive expert, Doug Bethune, answers questions from listeners about their vehicles. And off the top of the show, we speak with Julia Kent from CAA about a survey by Transport Canada, asking people about headlights that are overly bright.
On the phone-in: Appliance repair technician Aaron Publicover answers listeners' questions. And off the top of the show. we hear from politicians on PEI who have voted to cover the cost of ambulance trips associated with organ donation.
On the phone-in: Two nurse practitioners answer questions about their scope of practice. Our guests are Nancy Clark and Ellen Christie. Listeners also call and share their experiences with nurse practitioners. And off the top of the show, the CBC's Luke Ettinger reports on a large fire that destroyed three buildings in downtown New Glasgow, NS.
On the phone-in: Wildlife biologist Bob Bancroft answers listeners' questions about animals and birds. And off the top of the show, we hear about the uncertain future of Keltic Lodge in Ingonish, Cape Breton.
On the phone-in: Experts Laura Tamblyn Watts and Janice Keefe share advice on helping aging parents. And off the top of the show, we speak with the mayor of Miramichi, NB, Adam Lordon, about the closure of the Centennial Bridge until December 1.
On the phone-in: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers listeners' questions about gardening. And off the top of the show, we speak with the CBC's Michael Gorman who attended a news conference in Windsor, NS today about the aging aboiteau there and the highway twinning project.
On the phone-in: Our guest is Jax Irwin who makes prank phone calls to people in the Maritimes. Listeners share their stories of the best April Fool's Day pranks they've ever pulled. And off the top of the show, the CBC's Blair Rhodes reports on the illegal cannabis products that were seized from cannabis stores. The products are similar to food products. And we also hear about a live cam on an eagle's next in Cape Breton.
On the phone-in: Paint and stain expert, Jim White, answers listeners' questions. And off the top of the show, we speak with Stéphane Sirois who's the executive director of Feed NB, New Brunswick's largest food distribution network to food banks and soup kitchens in the province. He comments on the rise of gas and diesel prices and the effect on operations.
On the phone-in: Our guest is Sparky Smith, a recognized expert on dog psychology and behaviour. She answers listeners' questions about their pets.And off the top of the show, we hear from PEI Premier Rob Lantz. Over the weekend, he dismissed Gilles Arsenault from cabinet and the PC caucus. We also hear why potato growers are facing a challenge now that more people are on GLP-1 weight loss drugs.
On the phone-in: Heat pump experts, Barry Walker and Eric Murphy, take questions from listeners. And off the top of the show, we speak with the CBC's Jacques Poitras about bill 23 which didn't pass in the New Brunswick legislature yesterday.
On the phone-in: Authors Jane Doucet and Joanne Gallant share their personal stories in advance of a panel discussion this weekend in Halifax called "Motherhood and Otherhood". We also hear from author, Lindsey Harrington. Listeners share their stories too. And off the top of the show, we hear about a housing project in Sydney at Tartan Downs. And New Brunswick MLA's will vote today on Bill 23 -- legislation for a healthy environment.
On the phone-in: We speak with Denise Brushett and Heather Pearce about their recent scientific expedition to Antarctica. Listeners ask their questions. And off the top of the show, we hear from Mark Hemmings in Saint John who ran the Fundy Footpath in 17 hours. The CBC's Gareth Hampshire also tells us about special ski equipment for people with disabilities.
On the phone-in: Nathaniel Pearre answers questions about electric vehicles. And off the top of the show, the CBC's Shaina Luck reports on a young woman who was in foster care. She supports the idea of extending supports to people to the age of 26. And we hear from a man in Scotland who found a message in a bottle from the Maritimes.
On the phone-in: Pharmacist Graham MacKenzie answers questions about medications and supplements. And off the top of the show, we hear about feedback from children in care on New Brunswick's child welfare system. And we also pay tribute to Maritime Noon's hiking expert, Michael Haynes. Michael, who write many books, died suddenly in Halifax late last week.
On the phone-in: Jennifer Dunn who's a tax specialist and partner at Doane Grant Thornton in Charlottetown, answers questions about filing your income tax return. And off the top of the show, we speak with Dr Caleb Porter, president of the NS Dental Association. He says there's a desperate need for more dental hygienists and dental assistants. We also hear your feedback on gas prices and a proposed toll on the Trans Canada highway in New Brunswick near Aulac.
On the phone-in: Our guests are Dr Catherine Cervin and Andrew Longhurst and our topic is discussing private vs public health care. Listeners call to share their stories and opinions. And off the top of the show, we hear from NS farmer, Josh Oulton, who has travelled to Jamaica to help the farmers there. Oulton has many workers from Jamaica on his farm. And we also hear an update about a private cataract clinic in Charlottetown, PEI.
On the phone-in: We discuss the spike in gas and oil prices following the war in the Middle East. Our guest is Jim Stanford who's the Director of the Centre for Future Work. And off the top of the show, we discuss the possible ripple effects of a toll booth on the highway between NB and NS. Our guests are MLA Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin and Patrick Richard from Downtown Moncton.
On the phone-in: Our topic is homeschooling. Our guest is Sarah Morrison. She runs a consulting business called Wholehearted Homeschooling that supports homeschooling parents. Listeners call with their questions and comments. And off the top, we speak with James Brown who's a deputy fire chief in River John, NS. He describes how a team of people removed an abandoned car from the ice on the Northumberland Strait. And we also hear about a town hall meeting in Charlottetown on health care.
On the phone-in: wills and estate planning lawyer Jessica Lyle takes your questions. Plus, there's been a breakthrough in research into a devastating oyster parasite called MSX, and two Bluenosers won Academy Awards last night.
On the phone-in: Automotive expert, Doug Bethune, answers listeners' questions about car repair. And off the top of the show, the CBC's Nancy Russell tells us about the 75th anniversary of the Easter Beef Show in Charlottetown.
On the phone-in: We speak with our guest, Jodi Ploquin, about the problem of physician burnout and how it can be addressed. And off the top, we hear an update from PEI about the departure of Melanie Fraser as CEO of Health PEI. We also hear your feedback on arts programs in communities.
On the phone-in: Our guests are Chris O'Neill in NS, Megan Stewart in PEI and Julie Whitenect in NB. They discuss the importance of arts programs in Maritime communities. Our listeners share their thoughts too. And off the top, we hear from concerned parents whose kids attend Pine Ridge Middle School. And we also hear feedback on bullying in schools.
On the phone-in: Carl Duivenvoorden in NB and Brian McKay in NS answer listeners' questions about solar panels. And off the top, we hear from NS Premier Tim Houston who's walking back some of the budget cuts. We also hear about a disturbing case of bullying at a school on PEI.
On the phone-in: Appliance repair technician, Aaron Publicover, answers listeners' questions. And off the top of the show, we speak with Raymond Plourde from the Ecology Action Centre about the proposed budget in NS and its potential effects on forestry practices.
On the phone-in: Our guest is George Iny from the Automobile Protection Association. And off they top of the show, we speak with Sean Brillant. He is a senior conservation biologist at the Canadian Wildlife Federation. He discusses proposals in the US to no longer require large ships to slow down in some areas.
On the phone-in: Author and cartoonist, Susan MacLeod, discusses her book project where she's compiling stories of compassion in the health care system. She's looking for stories where compassion was shown or was notably lacking. And off the top of the show, we hear from Maryam Kareem of Halifax who is stuck in Qatar because of the war in the MIddle East.
On the phone-in: We discuss the topic of affordable housing in the Maritimes. Our guest is Michael Kabalen who's the executive director of the Affordable Housing Association of NS. And off the top of the show, we speak with Chief Terry Paul from Membertou First Nation about the RCMP raids yesterday of cannabis businesses in Indigenous communities.
On the phone-in: We discuss social media addiction among young people. Our guests are Jenna Poste from Unplugged Canada and Kelly Lamrock, New Brunswick's Child and Youth Advocate. Off the top of the show, we hear from Trent Vichie. He's the CEO of EverWind Fuels. He discusses new funding for a large wind energy project in NS.
On the phone-in: We're joined by two cast members from This Hour has 22 Minutes -- Stacey McGunnigle & Aba Amuquandoh. This show is CBC TV's longest running comedy show. This week marks the show's 700th episode. We ask listeners what happens when you examine the lighter side of the news. And off the top, we discuss the US and Israeli attack on Iran. We talk to Robert Huish, the associate dean of research in the faculty of social sciences at Dalhousie University
On the phone-in: Our guest is paint and stain expert, Jim White. And off the top of the show, we hear an update about the restoration of the Centennial Bridge in the City of Miramichi, NB. We also hear an update about policing in the Town of Kensington, PEI.
On the phone-in: We ask listeners: What would improve your quality of life? Our guests are Danny Graham -- chief engagement officer with Engage Nova Scotia and Dr Gaynor Watson-Creed who is the board chair. Listeners share their thoughts on what would improve their quality of life in their community.
On the phone-in: Our conversation is about the rise in online gambling. Our guest is Rob Csernyik in Saint John, NB. And off the top of the show, we speak with Linda Rafuse about the closure of 12 museums in NS including Perkins House Museum in Liverpool. We also hear your feedback on telecom complaints.
On the phone-in: Maritime Noon teams up with Asha Tomlinson from CBC's Marketplace to discuss the rise in complaints about telecom companies and the lack of service. We're also joined by Mohammed Halabi, director and founder of MyBillsAreHigh.com. Listeners calls and share their stories.
On the phone-in: Energy advisor Barry Walker answers questions about heat pumps and other heating systems. And off the top, we speak with meteorologist Tina Simpkin about today's snowstorm. We also talk with Myranda Miller from Maritime Travel about the violence in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and the travel advisories.
On the phone-in: Our guests, Pam Sullivan and Adam Cheeseman, share positive stories about climate change. Listeners also weigh-in with their comments. And off the top, we speak with Amy VanderHeide.who's the Chair of the Chicken Farmers of Nova Scotia. She speaks about two confirmed and one suspected case of avian flu in backyard flocks.
On the phone-in: Veterinarian Dr. Karyn Steele answers listeners' questions about pet health. And off the top, we hear from Christine Saulnier -- the Nova Scotia director of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. She discusses the group's latest report card on child poverty.
On the phone-in: appliance repair technician Aaron Publicover. Off the top - power grids are nearing capacity, what can we do? And we hear the voice of Eddie Carvery, who protested for 60 years to fight for compensation and a public inquiry for the people of Africville.
On the phone-in: It's income tax season. Tax specialist Jennifer Dunn takes your questions about what you have to declare and what you can claim.
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