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: Our guest is Ketty Nivyabandi -- Amnesty International Canada's Secretary General. She discusses what can be done to address the rise in authoritarianism in the world, particularly in the US. And off the top of the show, we hear about a carpentry project at the Louisbourg fortress in Cape Breton. And Sussex, NB, now has a Flood Risk Mitigation Plan.
On the phone-in: Our guests Bradley Paul and Heather Stevens discuss the growth in the Indigenous tourism sector. And off the top of the show, we hear from Diana Moser who's part of the clinical trials for a vaccine against Lyme disease. We also hear your feedback on alcohol in corner stores in NS and the possible increase in mining in the Maritimes.
On the phone-in: We hear arguments for and against about possibly making alcohol more widely available in corner stores in NS. And off the top of the show, we hear an update from PEI about the wild oyster season which is troubled by MSX. And New Brunswick adopts a motion to declare gender-based violence an epidemic.
On the phone-in: Pharmacist Graham MacKenzie answers questions about medications and supplements. And off the top of the show, we hear about concerns in New Brunswick about the mining of critical minerals. We also hear about an event in Shediac commemorating the "flying boats" of the 1930s and 40s.
On the phone-in: Listeners have their questions answered by biologist and botanist, Kate MacQuarrie, about foraging for food. And off the top of the show, we speak with Karen McKendry from the EAC about community events where people are raising concerns about uranium mining in Nova Scotia.
On the phone-in: Psychiatrist Dr Jackie Kinley takes calls from listeners who share stories about the best advice they ever got while dealing with a period of change. And off the top of the show, we speak with Kelly Shiers from Halifax Harbour Bridges about an increase in the number of overweight trucks going over the Macdonald Bridge. We also hear your feedback on the Nova Scotia Power data breach.
On the phone-in: Two experts -- Jeff Horncastle and Spence Hutchinson -- provide advice and information to listeners calling with questions about data breaches and fraud. And off the top of the show, we hear some of the testimony today in Halifax at a legislative committee where NSP officials were questioned about the company's data breach. We also hear your feedback on yesterday's show about artificial intelligence.
On the phone-in: Experts Frank Rudzicz and Sageev Oore, from Dalhousie University, answer questions about artificial intelligence. And off the top of the show, we speak with Chuck Chiasson, New Brunswick's minister of transportation and infrastructure, about the Centennial Bridge in Miramichi.
On the phone-in: Appliance repair technician, Aaron Publicover, answers listeners' questions. And off the top of the show, we hear from people in Miramichi, NB, about the refit project on the Centennial Bridge. People are keen to maintain at least one sidewalk.
On the phone-in: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers listeners' questions. And off the top of the show, we hear an update on a wildfire burning in Framboise, Cape Breton, from Lois Landry -- the warden of the Municipality of the County of Richmond. We also hear from Scott Tingley, the Manager of Forest Protection with Nova Scotia's Department of Natural Resources.
On the phone-in: Our guests, Eric Adams from the University of Alberta and Duane Bratt from Mount Royal University share their expertise on the Alberta separation movement. Listeners also call and share their views. And off the top of the show, we speak with Dr Kara Thompson, co-chair of the Nova Scotia Alcohol Policy Coalition. She shares her thoughts on a government survey of stakeholders until the end of June of where alcohol can be sold in N
On the phone-in: Nathaniel Pearre is a research fellow at Dalhousie University, studying electric vehicles in the renewable energy storage lab. He answers questions about EVs. And off the top of the show, the CBC's Nancy Russell speaks with people about changes at Lakeside Beach, PEI
On the phone-in: Experts, Eric Murphy and Barry Walker answer questions about heat pumps and other heating and cooling systems. And off the top of the show, we speak with Cynthia Pilichos and Liz LeClair about the decision over the weekend on NDAs by the Anglican Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.
On the phone-in: Painting & staining expert, Jim White, provides advice to listeners. And off the top of the show, we speak with CBC meteorologist, Tina Simpkin, about the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. We also hear your feedback on Canada/US relations.
On the phone-in: Our guest is Robert Huish who's an associate professor of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University. He answers questions and comments from listeners about how the relationship between Canada and the US has changed under Donald Trump. And off the top, we hear about a trial underway in Halifax connected to the psychedelic substance, ayahuasca.
On the phone-in: Our topic is parenting. We discuss the fine line between nurturing a child and coddling them. Our guest is Christine McLean, She is chair of the Child and Youth Study program at Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax And off the top of the show, we speak with Tina Northrup, a lawyer with East Coast Environmental Law about a federal court challenge with the aim of better protecting piping plovers.
On the phone-in: Automotive experts, Doug Bethune, answers questions on car repair. And off the top of the show, we speak with Louis Philippe Gauthier from the CFIB about another possible labour disruption at Canada Post.
On the phone-in: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers questions in advance of the Victoria Day weekend. And off the top of the show, we speak with Sandra Mullen, the president of the NSGEU. She discusses the latest parking problems for hospital staff in NS.
On the phone-in: Genealogy expert, Lesley Andrerson, answers questions about researching your family tree. And off the top, we speak with Marie Wilson. She is one of three commissioners from the T-R-C. She is touring the Maritimes with the book she wrote about her time with the T-R-C.
On the phone-in: Our guests are Kelly Lamrock -- New Brunswick's Child and Youth Advocate -- and Jennifer Gill, who leads the PEI chapter of Unplugged Canada. We discuss the impact of cell phones on young people. And off the top, we hear from some students at Citadel High School in Halifax about their phone usage.
On the phone-in today: Experts answer questions about inflammatory bowel disease or I-B-D. And off the top, we speak with Laurenne Schiller about the environmental impact of drifting fish aggregating devices which are used in the tuna fishing industry. Schiller is a postdoctoral researcher at Dalhousie University.
On the phone-in: Dog behaviour expert, Silvia Jay, makes her final appearance on the show before retiring and moving away. And off the top of the show, the CBC's Richard Woodbury shares the story of a woman in Grand Lake, NS, whose house was damaged by Fiona in 2022 and her house still has not been repaired.
On the phone-in: We talk about housing with Marcel Lebrun from the 12 Neighbours tiny home development in Fredericton and Neighbourly Homes. We also spoke with Julia Woodhall-Melnick -- the Director of the Home Research Lab at the University of New Brunswick and Canada research chair in resilient communities. Our conversation is about ways of providing housing to people who are currently homeless. And off the top of the show, we hear about a proposal in Fredericton to build apartment buildings in the College Hill neighbourhood.
On the phone-in: Bird expert, Diane Leblanc, answers listeners' questions about birds in the Maritimes. And off the top of the show, we speak with the CBC's Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon. She provides an update on the so-called mystery neurological disorder in NB. Some new research concludes some patients suffered from other known diseases.
On the phone-in: Lawyer Jessica Lyle answers listeners' questions about wills and estate planning. And off the top of the show, we hear about the drones that are being used in the search for two children in Pictou County, NS. And we hear about a new chapter of Unplugged Canada on PEI.
On the phone-in: Automotive expert, Doug Bethune, answers listeners' questions about car repair. And off the top of the show, the CBC's Brett Ruskin reports live from Pictou County, NS. Last Friday, two young children went missing and crews are still searching.
On the phone-in: appliance repair expert Aaron Publicover takes your calls. But first, we hear how Trump's latest tariffs on movies produced outside the US could affect our region.
Today's phone-in: Niki Jabbour takes your gardening questions on early planting, bed preparation and pest elimination. But first, we hear about employees struggling to find parking after Halifax hospitals create free parking for visitors.
On the phone-in: Brian McKay and Carl Duivenvoorden answer listeners' questions about installing solar panels. And off the top of the show, we speak with Lorn Sheehan from Dalhousie University about JetBlue cancelling plans to fly between Halifax and Boston due to the trade war and a drop in travel. We also hear an update on the possibility of flooding along the Saint John River in NB.
On the phone-in: Our guest is Steve Aiken, an associate professor of audiology at the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Dalhousie University. He answers listeners' questions about hearing loss. And off the top of the show, we speak with Thomas Arnason McNeil from the Ecology Action Centre. He comments on the topic of climate change and how it figured into the federal election. We also hear your feedback on income inequality.
On the phone-in: Our guest is Chaimaa Yassin, a senior research director at the Institute for Research on Public Policy. Listeners share their thoughts on income inequality. And off the top of the show, we speak with Meredith Ralston from MSVU about the results of the federal election.
On the phone-in: Experts Barry Walker and Eric Murphy answer questions about heat pumps and other heating and cooling systems. And off the top of the show, the CBC's Brettn Ruskin reports live from a polling station in Halifax. And we hear an update from Charlottetown on short-term rentals.
On the phone-in: Listeners call to share their views on Canada's immigration policies. Our guests are Elizabeth Wozniak and Syed Hussan. And off the top of the show, we hear from people in Louisbourg, Cape Breton, who wish cruise ship passengers could more easily visit the town.
On the phone-in: Political scientist, Erin Crandall, discusses the upcoming federal election and callers share their views on what's motivating them to vote. And off the top, we hear from a woman in Halifax who was injured in a hit and run accident. Tavia Raiche-Marsden posted a video to help get tips to catch the culprit who fled the scene.
On the phone-in: Veterinarian Dr Karyn Steele gives advice to pet owners about the health of their animals. And off the top of the show, we talk with professor Josh Kurek from Mount Allison University about the high levels of DDT in New Brunswick lakes. His latest research was published in the scientific journal, PLOS One.
On the phone-in: Wildlife biologist Bob Bancroft takes your calls about creatures and behaviour you're spotting in the wild. But first, we hear about a new restaurant in Halifax where you are NOT allowed to tip your servers
On the phone-in: As we head into the Easter weekend, gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers questions to help listeners plan their dream garden this season. And off the top, we talk with David Chaundy from the Atlantic Economic Council about boosting interprovincial trade.
On the phone-in: Physiotherapist Laura Lundquist gives advice to listeners about injuries. And off the top of the show, we hear from PEI artist, Christopher Griffin, about his painting "The Crossing" He resigned as artist-in-residence at the Atlantic Veterinary College after he was asked to take it down.
On the phone-in: Paint and stain expert, Jim White, provides helpful advice to listeners. And off the top of the show, we hear from a woman from Belleisle, NB, who has been searching for her brother in Moncton who's addicted to drugs and is experiencing homelessness.
On the phone-in: Automotive expert, Doug Bethune, answers listeners' questions about their cars, trucks and SUV's. And off the top of the show, the CBC's Nancy Russell provides an update on the MSX parasite in oysters on PEI.
On the phone-in: Dan Monk and Deneika Oakley take your questions about home renovations. Candidates in Nova Scotia's largest riding get riled up about affordability and cost of living at a debate held by CBC Cape Breton. Plus, a few emails about the most important issues for you in this federal election.
Today's phone-in: Our second of three phone-ins on what matters most to you in this upcoming federal election. We check in and see how Maritimers are feeling during this unusual race. Political science professor Tom Urbaniak joins us to take your calls.
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