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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. And off the top, we hear from a man in New Glasgow, NS, who talks about the shelter in the town. And we hear your feedback on gender based violence.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2026 52:25


    On the phone-in: Niki Jabbour answers listeners' gardening questions. And off the top of the show, we hear from Nicholas Duncan Ray McCabe who talks about the shelter in New Glasgow, NS. We hear your feedback on gender based violence. And we also hear an update on the Dares Lake dam in Lunenburg County that breached.

    On the phone-in: Author Elizabeth Peirce gives advice for preserving food from the garden. And off the top, we hear from Adsum House following the resignation of Marco MacLeod from cabinet in NS.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2026 52:05


    On the phone-in: Author Elizabeth Peirce answers listeners' questions about preserving and pickling food from the garden. And off the top of the show, we speak with Meghan Hansford from Adsum House about the resignation from cabinet in NS of Marco MacLeod. We also hear FTR of Premier Tim Houston. And listeners share their feedback on Parkinson's disease.

    On the phone-in: Listeners call to share their experiences with Parkinson's disease. And off the top, we hear the personal story of neuroscientist, Dr Harry Robertson, who's the subject of a new book.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 53:00


    On the phone-in: Dr Roople Unia and author Jon Tattrie talk with listeners who are keen to share their experiences with Parkinson's disease. And off the top of the show, we hear the personal story of neuroscientist Dr Harry Robertson, who's the subject of a new book.

    On the phone-in: We discuss the issues surrounding e-bikes. And off the top, we hear from the CEO of Eastlink, Jeff Gillham, explains the details of a recent data breach.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 52:47


    On the phone-in: Our guests, Keenan Cook and Cynthia King, discuss the issues surrounding e-bikes. And listeners ask their questions. And off the top of the show, we hear from the CEO of Eastlink, Jeff Gillham. He explains the details of a recent data breach. We also hear about the CIBC branch in Salisbury, NB, closing next April.

    Today's phone-in: Increasing social connection. But first, an update on harm reduction efforts in Moncton, and PEI's wild weather.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 52:51


    On the phone-in: How do you find social connections in your life? But first, an update on the overdose crisis in Moncton. We also hear an update from PEI about some wild weather people have been experiencing there.

    Today's phone-in: Paint & stain expert, Jim White, answers questions. But first, we'll hear from the Mayor of the Town of Pictou following the news of the decommissioning, abatement and demolition of the Northern Pulp mill.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 52:56


    On the phone-in: Paint & stain expert, Jim White, is back to share his decades of experience with listeners. And off the top of the show, the Mayor of the Town of Pictou shares his thoughts now that work is imminent to tear down the Northern Pulp mill in nearby Abercrombie, Nova Scotia.

    Today's phone-in: Nathaniel Pearre on EVs. And off the top, NB plans to review the shale gas moratorium; plus your feedback on tariffs.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 52:28


    On the phone-in: Nathaniel Pearre takes your calls and questions on EVs. But first, we hear multiple voices on NB's decision to review the shale gas ban, and we hear more from you about tariffs and trade wars..

    On the phone-in: Robert Huish from Dalhousie University answers listeners' questions and comments about Canada's retaliatory tariffs, announced yesterday. And off the top, we hear encouraging news about bats in NB.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 52:13


    On the phone-in: Robert Huish from Dalhousie University discusses Canada's retaliatory tariffs in the trade dispute with the US. Listeners share their views. And off the top of the show, we hear some encouraging news about bats in New Brunswick. We also hear from a food bank on PEI that's helping families with back-to-school needs

    On the phone-in: Energy efficiency advisor, Barry Walker, answers listeners' questions. And off the top, the CBC's Katelin Belliveau tells us about a massive fire at a church in Caraquet, NB.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 52:29


    On the phone-in: Barry Walker, who's an energy efficiency advisor, answers listeners' questions. And off the top of the show, the CBC's Katelin Belliveau reports on a suspicious church fire in Caraquet, NB. We also hear about an event in Summerside, PEI, to raise awareness of drug overdoses.

    Today's phone-in: supporting aging parents. And off the top, a PEI woman earns the first black belt in jiu-jitsu, and a happy ending to a search in Fredericton.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 53:19


    Today on the phone-in: how can you best support your aging parents? And off the top, we hear from the woman who earned the first black belt in PEI jiu-jitsu, and a Fredericton mother grateful for community help finding her autistic son.

    Today's phone-in: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, is back to help answer your questions. But first, we'll hear about a massive increase in the number of Americans trying to prove Canadian citizenship.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 52:25


    On the phone-in: Gardening expert Niki Jabbour is back to answer more listeners' questions. And off the top of the show, we'll hear about a massive increase in the number of Americans trying to prove Canadian citizenship and the impact that is having on Prince Edward Island's Public Archives and Records Office.

    Today's phone-in: Our experts will guide us through the world of fishing. But first, we'll hear how a fishing community in Nova Scotia is celebrating the largest Atlantic bluefin tuna ever caught and the man who reeled it in.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 52:27


    On the phone-in: Matt Szeto, licensed and certified fishing guide and Marlon Prince, founder of New Brunswick Fishing Guides are here to talk everything from the best lures for local lakes to fine-tuning your technique. And off the top of the show, we'll hear about Ballantyne's Cove's first ever "Tuna Fest" that will celebrate the largest Atlantic bluefin tuna ever caught and the man behind the catch.

    Today's phone-in: crime and detective fiction. And off the top, we hear from the victim of a racist tirade in downtown Halifax and some reaction to yesterday's show.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 52:18


    On the phone-in: we delve into crime and detective fiction with two Maritime writers. But first, we hear about a racist tirade in Halifax, a report from a 20-year field biology project in Kouchibouguac, and a listener's response to yesterday's show.

    Today's phone-in: bystander responsibility. And off the top, a domestic violence expert on the warning signs for filicide.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 52:37


    On the phone-in: What can we do as bystanders witnessing harassment and disrespect? But first, a domestic violence expert on warning signs regarding the risk to children's lives when parents separate.

    Today's phone-in: Automotive expert Doug Bethune. And we hear about the Medway Community Forest Cooperative's first 10 years of sustainable community management.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 52:59


    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.

    Today's phone-in: Turn up your radios because we're playing summer jams! The CBC's Erin Costelo guides us through the soundtrack of summer. But first, we'll hear how a lighthouse in PEI is getting a makeover.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 52:47


    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.

    Today's phone-in: We're talking Acadian heritage ahead of August 15th, La Fête nationale de l'Acadie or National Acadian Day. But first, we'll hear how some churches in Cape Breton are heading to hiking trails this summer.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 52:33


    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.

    Today's phone-in: Our pickleball experts are here to talk about the sport. But first, we'll hear how exposures to ticks known to carry Lyme disease is more than double the average for the past three years.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 52:39


    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.

    Today's phone-in: We take your calls about hidden history discovered inside your walls!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 52:21


    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.

    On the phone-in: Aaron Publicover on appliance repair. Plus, the Canso Seaman's Memorial Service turns 50, and girls' construction camp.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 53:16


    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. Off the top: Terry Fox's iconic Van of Hope parks in Halifax

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 53:01


    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 takes your questions. Off the top: could a proposed U.S. bill jeopardize North Atlantic right whale survival?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 52:48


    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's phone-in: Clary Croft on Maritime folklore. But first, a PEI oyster farmer shares the impact of MSX, and the future of the RCMP in the Maritimes.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 53:21


    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 on the phone-in: we ask for your best memories from summer camp! But first, a computer scientist with a background in law discusses the role of AI in the legal field.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 52:51


    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: Birders Tony and Angie Millard answer questions about the birds you're seeing. Off the top we hear about a fire at a waste management facility in Nova Scotia and more of your experiences with road rage and dangerous drivers.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 53:08


    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: Two police officers take your calls about road rage. Off the top we hear what people should know ahead of a potential WestJet strike and find out more about a new area code hitting the Maritimes.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 53:03


    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, we speak with a man in NS who finds lost rings and other precious items.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 52:54


    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. And off the top, we speak with two men from NB who are biking across Canada. Their bikes were stolen in Winnipeg but now they've got new ones.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 52:59


    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, answers questions. And off the top of the show, we speak with Dr Trevor Jain, an emergency room physician on PEI, about doctor burnout.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 53:12


    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: Niki Jabbour joins us to take your gardening questions. And off the top, new numbers from Statistics Canada show crime is down in most places, but not in New Brunswick.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 52:14


    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: Two experts join us with tips about foraging for food in the wild. And off the top, we hear from civic leaders who are concerned by the level of online harassment.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 52:30


    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:Getting into the minds of your furry friends with dog behaviour expert Sparky Smith. Off the top we hear about a first-of-its-kind event focused on protected areas in NS.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 52:25


    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: Getting into the minds of your furry friends with dog behaviour expert Sparky Smith. Off the top we hear about a first-of-its-kind event focused on protected areas in Nova Scotia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 52:25


    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 answer your questions about heat pumps. We hear from the CEO of the newly created Accelerate Nova Scotia and a PEI camp receives needed renovations.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 52:16


    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.

    Today's phone-in: Automotive expert Doug Bethune returns. But first, we'll hear how the oyster industry on Prince Edward Island is finding a way around two diseases devastating the population of healthy oysters.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 52:28


    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:The show is on the road today in the historic Saint John City Market as they mark 150 years in operation. Hear all about the vendors and organizers who make it possible, and the value farmers' markets bring to communities.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 52:47


    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 provides advice for people with pain and injuries. And off the top, we hear from Geoff Ball who was arrested yesterday in Wolfville at a protest.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 52:28


    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.

    Today's phone-in: Two food enthusiasts join us to talk about diners and roadside eateries around the Maritimes. But first, we'll hear about a sister duo bringing pierogies to the Sydney Public Market.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 52:13


    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 to make roads safer for pedestrians? And off the top: five branches of the Annapolis Valley Regional Library have a reprieve from closing for now.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 52:10


    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, the CBC's Carolyn Ray tells the story of two sisters and a kidney donor operation.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 52:39


    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.

    Today's phone-in: Gardening expert Niki Jabbour is back to answer your questions. But first, we'll hear about a large donation to the QEII hospital in Halifax that will help burn victims get out of the ICU faster, and free up much-needed beds.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 52:20


    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.

    Today's phone-in: Hiking enthusiasts James Donald and Janet Barlow provide advice on hiking trails in the Maritimes. But first, we'll hear from a woman in Nova Scotia who is raising awareness about the dangers of the lone star tick.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 52:36


    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.

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