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: 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.
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.
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