Maritime Noon

On the phone-in: The conversation is about fire prevention with our guests, Scott Tingley, the Manager of Forest Protection with Nova Scotia's Department of Natural Resources, and Glenn McGillibray, the managing director of the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction. And off the top of the show, we speak with Shawn Muzzerall at the Berwick Food Bank which has been broken into four times in the last 60 days. We also hear about an increase in bird strikes on a highway in Pictou County.

On the phone-in: Barry Walker & Eric Murphy answer listeners' questions about heat pump systems. And off the top, we speak with Ken Hynes about Sergeant Norman Harold McLennan from Cape North, Cape Breton. He has now been identified as the previously unknown soldier buried in a grave in Courcelette British Cemetery in northern France.

On the phone-in: Paint and stain expert, Jim White, provides helpful advice to listeners. And off the top of the show, we'll hear from the owner of Tiki Tours Halifax about how their party cruise boat got turned into a rescue boat after two Jet Skis capsized in the Halifax Harbour.

On the phone-in: Lawyer Jessica Lyle answers listeners' questions about wills and estate planning. And off the top, we'll hear from the president of PEI Cattle Producers about why a potential trade deal is raising concerns within the Canadian beef industry.

On the phone-in: We take your questions about enhancing your chances on the job hunt. Our guests are Jeff Lanthier, a partner with Meridia Recruitment Solutions and Jennifer Murray, founder and CEO of JMC HR Consulting. And off the top, we'll hear from Scott Tingley, the Manager of Forest Protection with Nova Scotia's Department of Natural Resources, about efforts that prevented a Queens County, Nova Scotia wildfire from spreading.

On the phone-in: Tick expert Dr. Vett Lloyd from the tick lab at Mount Allison University helps answer your questions about the troublesome little blood-suckers. And off the top, how people in Bedford, Nova Scotia have come together to combat racism in their community.

On the phone-in: Automotive expert, Doug Bethune, answers listeners' questions. And off the top of the show, we speak with Angela Riley from Scotian Shores Cleanup Project about the massive amount of waste they collected in Advocate Harbour, NS, over the long weekend

On the phone-in: Gardening expert Niki Jabbour returns to answer your questions. And off the top of the show, Heather Woodin with the Nova Scotia SPCA tells us why they are pausing a program that traps, neuters and returns feral cats to their colony.

On the phone-in: We're talking about tourism in the Maritimes. Where are you hoping to travel this year? Our guests are Lorn Sheehan, a professor in the Faculty of Management at Dalhousie University and Corryn Clemence, CEO of the Tourism Industry Association of PEI. And off the top of the show, we'll hear more on the name change of the condition PCOS which stands for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome to the new name PMOS which stands for Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome.

On the phone-in: Physiotherapist Laura Lundquist gives advice to listeners about injuries and injury prevention. And off the top of the show, we speak with the mayor of Bridgewater, David Mitchell, and the CEO of the South Shore Open Doors Association, Josie Rudderham. They discuss a new shelter for the unhoused in Bridgewater called The Landing which opens in June

On the phone-in: Listeners call with their questions and comments on invasive species. Our guests are Ken Donnelly and Hughstin Grimshaw-Surette. And off the top of the show, we speak with Andrew Scott, the drummer for Sloan. Today at NSCAD's convocation, he'll be named a Life Fellow. Scott quit his fine arts program at NSCAD back in 1991 when he decided to prioritize the band so he was three credits short of graduating. And we also hear some highlights from the municipal elections in New Brunswick.

On the phone-in: Dan Monk from Monk Renovations answers questions about home renovations. And off the top, we hear from two Indigenous leaders in Cape Breton -- Dan Christmas and Jaime Battiste -- about cannabis regulations.

On the phone-in: Listeners call repair technician, Aaron Publicover, to get answers about their appliances. And off the top of the show, we speak with Darlene Oakes about a new program on PEI to get cooling systems in private long-term care homes. We also hear your feedback on trains and cycling.

On the phone-in: Callers share their thoughts on the idea of expanding rail service in Canada. Our guest is Tim Hayman, president of Transport Atlantic Canada. And off the top of the show, we hear an update about the wildfire and drought situation in New Brunswick. We also hear how farmers are clamouring for funding to install irrigation systems on PEI.

On the phone-in: Our discussion is about cycling safety and infrastructure in the Maritimes. The guests are Mike Todd in NS and Cynthia King in PEI. Chris Foster in NB also joins the discussion briefly. Callers share their perspectives. And off the top of the show, we hear about hearings into the Clean Water Act in NB. We also hear feedback on Canada Post.

On the phone-in: Listeners call and share their thoughts on the end of home delivery by Canada Post. Our guest is Ian Lee from the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. And off the top of the show, we hear about a bus accident where some choir members in the Annapolis Valley were injured. The goup involved was the intermediate choir with Canta Mara Youth Choirs. And Fred McMahon explains his new study, "Out with the Young and In with the Old."

On the phone-in: Tony Millard, president of the Nova Scotia Bird Society, answers questions about birding and bird sightings in the region. And off the top of the show, we speak with Pam Montour, CEO of the Indigenous Women of the Wabakaki Territories about Red Dress Day for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People. We also speak with Dr Stan Kutcher who's retiring from the Senate this week due to a health condition.

On the phone-in: Gardening expert Niki Jabbour answers questions. And off the top of the show, we hear about concerns regarding the "One Person, One Record" system. And we also follo-up on a case of fraud against a senior citizen in Bedford, NS.

On the phone-in: Dr Brian Goldman, host of "White Coat, Black Art" talks about his new book, "The Casino Shift: Stories from an ER on the Edge". And listeners call with their ER stories. And off the top of the show, we speak with senior citizen, Jeannie Coholan, from Bedford, NS. She's out thousands of dollars after being defrauded.

On the phone-in: Veterinarian Dr Karyn Steele answers listeners' questions about pet care. And off the top of the show, the CBC's Carolyn Ray reports on reduced hours at the Halifax radiation treatment centre. And a grocery store in Lunenburg revokes its senior's discount.