Maritime Noon

Today's phone-in: Laura Lundquist takes calls on physiotherapy. And off the top, a couple whose art projects celebrate Mi'kmaw culture, and an Elsipogtog Elder on reconciliation beyond land acknowledgements

Today's phone in: Making the choice between university and community college. And off the top, the new US alcohol ban will hurt small distillers most, and the NS auditor general on how to address sub-par provincial test results.

Today's phone-in: Jim White takes your questions about painting and staining projects. Plus, we get details on the camper bitten by a coyote in Cape Breton, and PEI ponders possibly doing away with daylight saving time.

On the phone-in: We talk about innovation in the agriculture industry with two PEI farmers. Off the top, fatal collisions are on the rise for cyclists in Halifax. We'll hear what city council is looking at to solve the problem.

Today's phone-in: Cornhill Nurseries' Bob Osbourne takes your calls on growing apples. Plus, Craft NS warns artists and producers looking to sell their wares at craft fairs and markets about email scams.

Today's phone-in: dog behaviour expert Sparky Smith takes your calls. And off the top, we hear from a researcher about a new wastewater study showing high levels of methamphetamine use in Moncton.

Today's phone-in: Barry Walker and Eric Murphy take your calls on heating and cooling systems. And we speak to a harm reduction expert about the dangers of illicit drugs laced with increasingly potent substances in the Maritimes.

Today's phone-in: What is the right mix of technology in our children's classrooms? Also featured: a forensic DNA expert on identifying cremated remains in NS, and researchers have developed a new way to measure the risk of homelessness. 

On the phone-in: Gardening experts, Niki Jabbour, shares her knowledge with listeners. And off the top of the show, we hear about a MADD monument that pays tribute to people killed by impaired drivers. And we also hear your feedback on artificial intelligence.

On the phone-in: Our guests, Frank Rudzicz and Sageev Oore discuss concerns and answer questions about artificial intelligence. And off the top of the show, we speak with Nina Newington who's a senior from Mount Hanley, NS. She is part of the Seniors Climate Witness e-Caravan to Ottawa to raise environmental issues. And we hear about a new scam in Summerside, PEI.

On the phone-in: Veterinarian Dr. Karyn Steele takes your calls and questions about the health of your furry friends. Off the top we hear about the prospects of a permanent stadium for the Halifax Wanderers and how the Prince Edward Island Humane Society is handling some sneezy kitties.

On the phone-in: Automotive expert, Doug Bethune, answers listeners' questions about their cars, trucks and SUVs. And off the top of the show, we hear from Kimberly Gilbert, the CEO of pHathom, talking about efforts to help the ocean capture more carbon dioxide.

On the phone-in: Lawyer Jessica Lyle answers questions and provides advice about writing a will and estate planning. And off the top, we speak with Corporal Mandy Edwards, a Nova Scotia RCMP Public Information Officer. She provides details about two arson incidents on the same street in Timberlea. And in NB, the Thrive Food Rescue Centre opens.

On the phone-in: Experts Jerry Bannister from the MacEachen Institute for Public Policy and Governance and Alex Khasnabish from MSVU share their thoughts on the ripple effects of 9/11. And off the top of the show, we hear from speakers at a 9/11 event at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport. And a Canadian survivor of 9/11 shares the story of how he escaped the South tower of the World Trade Centre.

On the phone-in: Dr Nicole Herschenhous and Laura Mullaly answer questions and provide information about postpartum depression. And off the top of the show, a mother shares her personal experience with the condition.

On the phone-in: Jon Stone and Jeff Domm authors of "The Nature-Friendly East Coast Garden" take your calls. Plus small operators building out their own networks, and the water trampoline that crossed the Northumberland Strait.

On the phone-in: Appliance repair technician, Aaron Publicover, answers questions from listeners. And off the top of the show, we speak with Lois Landry, the warden of Richmond County, Cape Breton, about this weekend's torrential rain that caused flooding. We also hear about a fire at a solar farm in Summerside, PEI. 

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 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: 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: 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.

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.

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. 

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 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: 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 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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 takes your questions. Off the top: Terry Fox's iconic Van of Hope is in Halifax. 

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 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'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: 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: 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 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 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 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.

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.