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: 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.
On the phone-in: Registered dietitian Brittany Brown answers questions about food management when it comes to diabetes. And off the top, we hear from a frequent Canadian traveller to Cuba and what the cancellation of trips means for some Cuban residents.
On the phone-in: Dr. Jhase Sniderman takes your questions about hip replacement surgery. But first, we hear from Jim Cormier about the toll of rising retail theft in HRM. Plus we hear from a senior bodybuilder on PEI.
On the phone-in: dog behaviourist Silvia Jay answers your questions about your four legged-friend. And off the top, CBC Nova Scotia reporter Taryn Grant breaks down the moves at the top of Nova Scotia Power as a new president and CEO are appointed.
On the phone-in: our automotive expert Doug Bethune takes your questions. And off the top, we hear from Katie McNeill, the founder of Mycaro, a company that aims to produce a commercial protein powder from mushroom mycelium in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia.
On the phone-in: Gardening expert Niki Jabbour is back to answer more listeners' questions. And off the top, we hear about counterfeit cash circulating in the region. Saint John Police and Nova Scotia RCMP are asking shoppers and businesses to be vigilant.
On the phone-in: Nathaniel Pearre takes your calls about electric vehicles, including batteries and charging networks. And off the top, we hear from a snow crab fisherman in PEI who has been using "whalesafe fishing gear" for a few years.
Today's phone-in: a neurologist and severe chronic migraine sufferer take your calls on migraines. But first, we listen in to a briefing on DFO's new whale-safe fishing gear strategy, and hear some of your favourite olympic memories.
On the phone-in: Signa Butler with CBC Sports joins us to talk about the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. And we hear what listeners are looking forward to watching at these Olympics and their favourite memories from past games.
Today's phone-in: We kick off African Nova Scotia Heritage Month and Black History Month in NB and PEI with a conversation about Black history education. And we hear from 4 generations of PEI curlers who marked Curling Day in Canada over the weekend.
On the phone-in: People call and share their stories about music gigs in the winter. Our guests are musicians Rankin MacInnis and Erin Costelo. And off the top of the show, we speak with Jeff Skaling. He's the chief of the Canning and District Volunteer Fire Department. Two women had to be rescued last night near Cape Split.
On the phone-in: Krista Forbes & Anna Mancini are lawyers from Nova Scotia Legal Aid. They answer listeners' questions about navigating the justice system. And off the top, we speak with professor Robert Huish about interprovincial trade barriers.
On the phone-in: Pharmacist Graham MacKenzie answers listeners' questions about medications and supplements. And off the top, we hear an update about bike lanes from Halifax Regional Council. And a professor in Maine discusses the ICE operations in his state
On the phone-in: We discuss traffic problems in the Maritimes with our guests, Robyn Robertson and Ahsan Habib. Listeners share their comments about problem spots for traffic snarls. And off the top, we hear an update from Sydney about the city's new homeless shelter downtown. And a couple from PEI struggle with a banking error.
On the phone-in: Barry Walker and Eric Murphy answer questions about heat pump systems and other forms of heating. And off the top of the show, CBC meteorologist Tina Simpkin has all the details about the big snowstorm. And we also hear about a diner in Saint John, NB, that's closing called Tops Eatery.
On the phone-in: Paint and stain expert, Jim White, answers questions from listeners about indoor jobs. And off the top of the show, we hear some tape from New Brunswick about the final report into the so-called mystery brain disease in the province. And we also hear an update from Kentville, NS, about the situation with the unhoused.
On the phone-in: Dog behaviour expert, Sparky Smith, answers' listeners questions. And off the top of the show, we speak with Kent Smith, the minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture in NS about new summary offence fines for illegal fishing activities. We also hear an update about coyotes in PEI
On the phone-in: We discuss chronic stress and high anxiety with psychiatrist Dr Jackie Kinley. And off the top of the show, we hear about 10 year-old Myer Gallant from PEI who got his wish to meet Sidney Crosby and see a Pittsburgh Penguins game.
On the phone-in: We speak with Courtney Veinott and Kara Evers about weight loss. People call with their comments and questions about their weight loss journey. And off the top of the show, we hear from people in Neqotkuk First Nation. On Sunday, the RCMP shot and killed a man after a domestic incident.
On the phone-in: Lawyer Jessica Lyle from Touchstone Legal gives advice to listeners on wills and estate planning. And off the top of the show, we speak with Dr. Irina Ghenea. She has signed an open letter along with more than 160 other health professionals, proposing a ban on the use of processed meats at hospitals and schools.
On the phone-in: Appliance repair technician, Aaron Publicover, answers listeners' questions. And off the top of the show, we speak with Kris Vascotto who is the executive director of the Nova Scotia Seafood Alliance. He comments on the deal made this week that has prompted China to drop its retaliatory tariffs on lobster & crab.
On the phone-in: Our guest is Chris Moore, author of the book, "The Power of Guilt. Why We Feel It and Its Surprising Ability To Heal". Listeners call with their comments and questions about guilt. And off the top of the show, we talk with Paul MacKinnon, CEO of the Downtown Halifax Business Commission. He discusses the plan for the casino to move away from the Halifax Waterfront and go to Dartmouth Crossing.
On the phone-in: We have a conversation about Canadian sovereignty. Our guests are Robert Huish and Ken Hansen. Is our sovereignty at risk considering Donald Trump's threats against Greelend and other countries? And off the top of the show, we hear about a senior in Belmont, NS, who was bitten by her neighbour's dog in December.
On the phone-in: Melanie Langille and Robert MacDonald join us for a conversation about ways to quit smoking and vaping. Listeners share their stories. And off the top, we speak with Geoff Irvine from the Lobster Council of Canada about a 43 per cent increase in sales of live lobster to countries other than China and the US.
On the phone-in: Dan Monk and Deneika Coakley provide advice on renovating your home. And off the top, we speak with Natasha Chestnut, executive director of the Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia. She comments on the dip in business at this time of year.
On the phone-in: Our guests are Cambria Olding and Alex Berry from East Coast Plunge. They discuss the benefits of jumping into cold water. And off the top, we hear about a second tiny home community in Fredericton, NB, that will house people who are struggling to find housing.
On the phone-in: Listeners call automotive expert, Doug Bethune. He answers their questions to help keep their car in good repair. And off the top, we speak with Sparky Smith. She's a dog psychologist and she discusses the fatal dog attack that happened last weekend in Welshtown, NS.
On the phone-in: Start the new year off right with advice from physiotherapist, Laura Lundquist from Zoomers Physiotherapy. She answers questions about exercise programs and injury prevention. And off the top of the show, we hear comments from the rate hearings for Nova Scotia Power. We also hear about a fire at the power generating plant in Summerside, PEI.
On the phone-in: Robert Huish who's an associate professor in the faculty of social sciences at Dalhousie University, answers questions about the US invasion of Venezuela. And off the top of the show, the CBC's Elizabeth Chiu reports on a case of alleged environmental racism in Shelburne, NS.
On the phone-in: Wildlife biologist Bob Bancroft takes your questions about wild animals you're seeing in your community. But first, Fresh Start Services in Saint John, NB are mourning the 38 clients who were unhoused and lost their lives in the past 12 months.
On the phone-in: We're joined by New Brunswick comedian, James Mullinger and Halifax-based author, Jane Doucet to reflect on the last year and hear what they are looking forward to in 2026. And off the top, a conversation about the impacts of consumer fireworks.
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