Maritime Noon

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...

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.

On the phone-in: Appliance repair technician Aaron Publicover takes questions to keep your household appliances in tip top shape. A former naval commander breaks down the expected announcement of who will build 12 new submarines for the Canadian Navy.  

On the phone-in: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers listeners' questions. And off the top, several families are in mourning in Nova Scotia following two fatal boating accidents this week. We'll discuss the basics of boating safety as many people head to the water on another hot day.

On the phone-in: What wild animals are you seeing in your part of the Maritimes? Wildlife biologist Bob Bancroft joins us to explain their behaviour. And off the top, we'll hear how wet weather is delaying planting for potato farmers in Prince Edward Island. 

On the phone-in: A refresh on Canadian history with Linguist and Mi'kmaw elder Bernie Francis and Canadian Historian Shirley Tillotson . A former HRM councillor tells us about her concerns with a racist sticker she found in her community. 

On the phone-in: Our thrifting experts join us to talk about those great thrift store finds. Our guests are David S. Craig, John Roby and Charlotte Genge. But first, we'll hear about "Frenchy's the Thrift Musical" making its world premiere in July at Ship's Company Theatre in Parrsboro, Nova Scotia. 

On the phone-in: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers listeners' questions. And off the top of the show, we hear the details about the CD Howe Institute giving the City of Charlottetown an F on its report card about fiscal accountability. We also hear about a protest in New Brunswick against the Tantramar gas plant.

On the phone-in: Author Elizabeth Peirce answers listeners' questions about jams, jellies and preserves. Her book is called "You can too! Canning, Pickling and Preserving the Maritime Harvest". And off the top, we hear from Kelly Lamrock in NB who expresses concerns about the provincial child welfare system. We also hear an update from NB's minister of justice about the increase in drug overdoses...

On the phone-in: As millions of Canadians watch the FIFA World Cup, we have a conversation about the future of soccer in the Maritimes. Our guests are Jed Davies and Matt Holton. And off the top of the show, we speak with Juergen Weiglet -- the chief of the Canadian Mountain Rescue Team Atlantic. He describes a dramatic rescue of a 22 year-old man last week near Little Meander Falls near Brooklyn,...

On the phone-in: As millions of Canadians watch the FIFA World Cup, we have a conversation about the future of soccer in the Maritimes. Our guests are Jed Davies and Matt Holton. And off the top of the show, we speak with Juergen Weiglet -- the chief of the Canadian Mountain Rescue Team Atlantic. He describes a dramatic rescue of a 22 year-old man last week near Little Meander Falls near Brooklyn,...

On the phone-in: Barry Walker & Eric Murphy answer listeners' questions about heat pump systems. And off the top, we hear about a new study by the YWCA Halifax that examines discrimination against people who work in the trades in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. The study is called "Queers in Carhartts". The project lead is Devin West.

On the phone-in: Paint and stain expert, Jm White, answers listeners' questions. And off the top of the show, we hear new information about the Donkin Mine in Cape Breton nearly 3 years since it was last open. We also hear from a fire official in Murray River, PEI, who warns people about the dangers of speculating on social media about house fires and other emergencies.

On the phone-in: Automotive expert Doug Bethune answers listeners' questions. And off the top of the show, we speak with Ahmed Hanafy, a partner with Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors. He discusses a new report called "Pathways to Regional Electricity Integration for Atlantic Canada."

On the phone-in: We ask the question: What makes a good teacher? And off the top of the show, we hear from people in Pictou, NS, where the town will expand a pilot project to allow ATV's on all streets. On the phone-in: Our guests are Eddia Solas and Amy Hunt as we ask the question: What makes a good teacher? And off the top of the show, we hear from people in the town of Pictou, NS. The town is e...

On the phone-in: Author and social worker, Lynda Monk, talks about her new book, "The Adoptees Guide to Healing, Wholeness and Growth". Listeners call and share their adoption stories. And off the top, we speak with a woman who camps in Queen's County, NS, and has questions about the fire restrictions. Those questions are answered by Scott Tingley, the Manager of Forest Protection with the Departm...

On the phone-in: Brian Orlando who's the "calm money coach" provides advice to listeners on retirement planning. And off the top of the show, we hear about a new task force in Sussex, NB, on homelessness. And on PEI, the provincial government asks people to look for green snakes and take photos because they're good for the environment.

On the phone-in: Nathaniel Pearre, who's a research fellow at Dalhousie University studying electric vehicles in the renewable energy storage lab, answers questions about electric vehicles and hybrids. And off the top of the show, officials from Moncton discuss the continued challenge of drug overdoses in the city. And we also hear about the annual Mawi'omi at Abegweit First Nation on PEI.

On the phone-in: Gardening expert Niki Jabbour answers listeners' questions. And off the top of the show, we hear about the Annual Ceremonial Review of the 560 Moncton Army Cadet Corps. The corps recently held an event to celebrate the end of the program's season.

On the phone-in: Bruce Rainnie, President and CEO of the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame talks with listeners about influential athletes and coaches from the Maritimes. And off the top, we speak with Mackie Green, who's the Director of Whale Rescue with the Canadian Whale Institute on Campobello Island. He was in the Shippigan, NB, area, trying to help disentangle a young male North Atlantic Right...

On the phone-in: Registered dietitian Brittany Brown answers questions about the summer food safety tips you might want to keep in mind. And off the top of the show, we'll hear about the first of two sub-orbital hypersonic rockets launching from the spaceport in Canso, Nova Scotia. 

On the phone-in: Our guests are Josh Feltmate and Dawn Smith who discuss issues related to wells and access to water on your property. And off the top of the show, we speak with Jenna Poste who's with the NS chapter of Unplugged Canada. She talks about the possibility of new federal legislation restricting children under the age of 16 from accessing social media sites.

Today's episode is shortened because of Louise Arbour's investiture as the new Governor General. But with the time we have, we speak with pharmacist Graham MacKenzie about his new book about menopause.