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: 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."
On the phone-in: We ask the question: What makes a good teacher? And off the top of the show, we hear from people in Pictou, NS, where the town will expand a pilot project to allow ATV's on all streets.On the phone-in: Our guests are Eddia Solas and Amy Hunt as we ask the question: What makes a good teacher? And off the top of the show, we hear from people in the town of Pictou, NS. The town is expanding a pilot project to allow ATVs on all streets. We also hear about a plan in Summerside, PEI, to spruce up the downtown area.
On the phone-in: Author and social worker, Lynda Monk, talks about her new book, "The Adoptees Guide to Healing, Wholeness and Growth". Listeners call and share their adoption stories. And off the top, we speak with a woman who camps in Queen's County, NS, and has questions about the fire restrictions. Those questions are answered by Scott Tingley, the Manager of Forest Protection with the Department of Natural Resources.
On the phone-in: Brian Orlando who's the "calm money coach" provides advice to listeners on retirement planning. And off the top of the show, we hear about a new task force in Sussex, NB, on homelessness. And on PEI, the provincial government asks people to look for green snakes and take photos because they're good for the environment.
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 hybrids. And off the top of the show, officials from Moncton discuss the continued challenge of drug overdoses in the city. And we also hear about the annual Mawi'omi at Abegweit First Nation on PEI.
On the phone-in: Gardening expert Niki Jabbour answers listeners' questions. And off the top of the show, we hear about the Annual Ceremonial Review of the 560 Moncton Army Cadet Corps. The corps recently held an event to celebrate the end of the program's season.
On the phone-in: Bruce Rainnie, President and CEO of the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame talks with listeners about influential athletes and coaches from the Maritimes. And off the top, we speak with Mackie Green, who's the Director of Whale Rescue with the Canadian Whale Institute on Campobello Island. He was in the Shippigan, NB, area, trying to help disentangle a young male North Atlantic Right Whale. But the whale has moved off and the weather has deteriorated so he's on his way back to Campobello Island.
On the phone-in: Registered dietitian Brittany Brown answers questions about the summer food safety tips you might want to keep in mind. And off the top of the show, we'll hear about the first of two sub-orbital hypersonic rockets launching from the spaceport in Canso, Nova Scotia.
On the phone-in: Our guests are Josh Feltmate and Dawn Smith who discuss issues related to wells and access to water on your property. And off the top of the show, we speak with Jenna Poste who's with the NS chapter of Unplugged Canada. She talks about the possibility of new federal legislation restricting children under the age of 16 from accessing social media sites.
Today's episode is shortened because of Louise Arbour's investiture as the new Governor General. But with the time we have, we speak with pharmacist Graham MacKenzie about his new book about menopause.
On the phone-in: Appliance repair technician Aaron Publicover answers listeners' questions. And off the top of the show, on PEI, we hear about scientific research on lobsters using tags. And David Coon in NB explains why he is retiring as leader of the Green Party.
On the phone-in: Our guests, Tristan Cleveland and Mike Cole, talk with listeners about ideas to re-develop shopping malls that have lost many of their stores. And off the top of the show, we hear from farmers in New Brunswick who protested in Fredericton yesterday against cuts to provincial veterinary services. We also hear about the new Humane Society building in Charlottetown, PEI.
On the phone-in: Dog behaviour expert, Sparky Smith, provides advice to listeners about their pets. And off the top of the show, we speak with Shannon Goguen at Ensemble Moncton about a recent rash of drug overdoses.
On the phone-in: We discuss the importance of lifelong learning with Kelly O'Neil and Maureen MacInnis. And off the top of the show, we hear why the Town of Annapolis Royal has removed cameras from council meetings. We also hear feedback from listeners about yesterday's show. And Pam Burton is retiring as the director of the Halifax Boys Honour Choir.
On the phone-in: Our experts discuss the topic of when someone should stop driving. Our guests are Constable Gary Fraser with the Cape Breton Regional Police and Laura Tamblyn Watts, the CEO of CanAge. And off the top of the show, we hear from Dr Brandon Doucet, founder of the Coalition for Dentalcare. He discusses today's deadline for people to re-apply to the Canadian Dental Care Program.
On the phone-in: Gardening expert Niki Jabour provides advice to listeners. And off the top of the show, we hear from Kelly Lamrock, New Brunswick's Child and Youth Advocate. He has released a report called "Nobody's Problem" about a 16 year-old boy who died of a drug overdose after asking for help. And on PEI, a young woman takes over her father's business and makes a success of it.
On the phone-in: Two disability advocates discuss the challenges surrounding accessibility in the Maritimes. One woman shares her experience escaping the Tantallon wildfire and the concerns a new group have about safe passage out of her community in an emergency.
On the phone-in: The conversation is about fire prevention with our guests, Scott Tingley, the Manager of Forest Protection with Nova Scotia's Department of Natural Resources, and Glenn McGillibray, the managing director of the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction. And off the top of the show, we speak with Shawn Muzzerall at the Berwick Food Bank which has been broken into four times in the last 60 days. We also hear about an increase in bird strikes on a highway in Pictou County.
On the phone-in: Barry Walker & Eric Murphy answer listeners' questions about heat pump systems. And off the top, we speak with Ken Hynes about Sergeant Norman Harold McLennan from Cape North, Cape Breton. He has now been identified as the previously unknown soldier buried in a grave in Courcelette British Cemetery in northern France.
On the phone-in: Paint and stain expert, Jim White, provides helpful advice to listeners. And off the top of the show, we'll hear from the owner of Tiki Tours Halifax about how their party cruise boat got turned into a rescue boat after two Jet Skis capsized in the Halifax Harbour.
On the phone-in: Lawyer Jessica Lyle answers listeners' questions about wills and estate planning. And off the top, we'll hear from the president of PEI Cattle Producers about why a potential trade deal is raising concerns within the Canadian beef industry.
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