Maritime Noon
974 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsMaritime 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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Spotting the signs of diabetes in your pets
April 24, 2024 03:10 - 4 minutes - 3.74 MBVeterinarian Dr Karyn Steele of Bedford Parks Animal Hospital in HRM tells Bob Murphy how to look for the warning signs of diabetes in your pet and what treatments are available.
In Miramichi, NB, there's yet another delay in the $100 million refurbishment of the Centennial Bridge. We hear about a 79 year-old man on PEI doing gymnastics. And on the phone-in: Veterinarian Dr Karyn Steele.
April 24, 2024 03:10 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBMayor Adam Lordon and Patti Somers from the Greater Miramichi Chamber of Commerce speak about yet another delay in the $100 million refurbishment of the Centennial Bridge in Miramichi. We hear about a 79 year-old man who's still doing gymnastics on PEI. And on the phone-in: Veterinarian Dr Karyn Steele.
Two workers in Halifax recount their experience with a fire. The police chief in Fredericton discusses the new noise by-law. Celebrity chef Michael Smith on PEI talks about a scam. On the phone-in: Physiotherapist Laura Lundquist
April 23, 2024 03:10 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBA couple of construction workers in the North End of Halifax discuss witnessing a fire on the roof of a building this morning. The police chief in Fredericton talks about the city's new noise by-law. Celebrity chef on PEI, Michael Smith, discusses an online scam that uses his identity. And on the phone-in: Physiotherapist Laura Lundquist.
For Earth Day, the owner of "Beach Goats" on PEI organized a beach clean-up near Richmond featuring goats. The airport in Moncton brings in a new initiative to help passengers with hidden disabilities. And on the phone-in: Jim White.
April 22, 2024 03:10 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBStaff behind the company, "Beach Goats" on PEI held an Earth Day beach clean-up near Richmond over the weekend featuring goats. The airport in Moncton brings in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Initiative for passengers. And on the phone-in: Jim White provides painting & staining advice.
Support organizations for the victims of intimate partner violence react to comments by Nova Scotias Minister of Justice Brad Jones and on the Phone in: automotive repair expert, Doug Bethune
April 19, 2024 03:10 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBSupport organizations for the victims of intimate partner violence react to comments by Nova Scotias Minister of Justice Brad Jones and on the Phone in: automotive repair expert, Doug Bethune
Martin Mallet of the MFU explains why dredging in the channel at Tabousintac, NB and in Pointe Sapin is essential. We hear about plans for Pituamkek National Park reserve on PEI. And on the phone-in: Diane Leblanc on birding
April 18, 2024 03:10 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBLast week, fishermen in Northern New Brunswick were told by DFO there would be no dredging this year in the channel at Tabousintac and in Pointe Sapin. Martin Mallet of the MFU explains why dredging is essential. Chief Dorene Bernard of Lennox Island First Nation discusses a proposed national park reserve on PEI called Pituamkek. And on the phone-in: Diane Leblanc talks about birding.
There are concerns on PEI about the virtual health service, Maple. We hear your feedback on 12 Neighbours in Fredericton and womens' sports. And on the phone-in: Mary Jane Hampton discusses her book, "Health Hacks".
April 17, 2024 03:10 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBThe interim Liberal leader on PEI, Hal Perry, raises concerns in the legislature about the online health service, Maple. We hear your feedback on the 12 Neighbours social housing project in Fredericton and womens' sports. And on the phone-in: Mary Jane Hampton discusses her book, "Health Hacks".
Marcel Lebrun, the founder of 12 Neighbours Incorporated in Fredericton,discusses the arrival of its 96th mini home. And on the phone-in: Ellen Hyslop from The Gist takes questions on the rising popularity of womens' sports.
April 16, 2024 03:10 - 52 minutes - 48 MBMarcel Lebrun discusses reaching a landmark moment at 12 Neighbours Incorporated in Fredericton. The community is receiving its 96th mini home today. And on the phone-in: Ellen Hyslop from The Gist talks about the rising popularity of womens' sports.
The family members of Raeann Tyler in NB express their disappointment with remarks by Premier Blaine Higgs about the unhoused. Joy Saunders died at 105 in Lunenburg, NS. And on the phone-in: Pharmacist Graham Mackenzie.
April 15, 2024 03:10 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBLast month, Raeann Tyler died in Saint John after a tent fire. Now, her family members are expressing their disappointment with remarks by Premier Blaine Higgs about the unhoused. Joy Saunders has passed away at the age of 105 in Lunenburg. She did a charity walk in 2020 at the age of 101. And on the phone-in: Pharmacist Graham Mackenzie discusses adverse drug effects and answers questions about medications.
Patients in Quispamsis, NB, are worried and upset after the office of a local orthodontist closes suddenly with no explanation. And on the phone-in: Niki Jabbour provides advice on gardening.
April 12, 2024 03:10 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBThe office of Dr John Sherrard - an orthodontist in Quispamsis, NB - closed suddenly earlier this month. Patients are worried and concerned because some are out thousands of dollars with no explanation. And on the phone-in: Niki Jabbour answers all your gardening questions.
Perry Kendall from Habitat for Humanity NB outlines housing challenges. We hear your feedback on dental care. The planting season will soon begin on PEI. And on the phone-in: Income tax questions with Jennifer Dunn.
April 11, 2024 03:10 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBThere's a big housing and homelessness conference happening in Fredericton and we speak with Perry Kendall who's the CEO of Habitat for Humanity New Brunswick. He outlines the latest housing challenges. We hear your feedback on dental care. The farming season is about to begin on PEI. And on the phone-in: Jennifer Dunn answers income tax questions
A dentist in NS, Dr Brandon Doucet, says misinformation is being spread about the new federal dental program. We hear about Muslims in Fredericton who began celebrating Eid today. And on the phone-in: Paul Arnold on composting.
April 10, 2024 03:10 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBDr Brandon Doucet, who's a dentist in NS, is one of the few who've signed on to the new federal dental program. He says a lot of misinformation is being spread about it and he hopes to dispel this misinformation. We hear about Muslims in Fredericton who began celebrating Eid today. And on the phone-in: Paul Arnold from Acadia University answers questions on composting
The CBC's Wayne Thibodeau provides an update about concerns regarding coastal erosion in Woods Island, PEI. We hear your feedback on the Compassionate Intervention Act in NB. And on the phone-in: In-vitro fertilization.
April 09, 2024 03:10 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBThere are concerns on PEI about coastal erosion in the Wood Islands area. The CBC's Wayne Thibodeau provides an update. We hear your feedback about the Compassionate Intervention Act in NB. And on the phone-in: Our experts answer questions about in-vitro fertilization.
The CBC's Brett Ruskin and Khalil Akhtar report on the solar eclipse. And on the phone-in: We discuss proposed legislation in New Brunswick called the Compassionate Intervention Act. Three experts weigh in and answer questions.
April 08, 2024 03:10 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBThe CBC's Brett Ruskin in Florenceville-Bristol, NB and Khalil Akhtar in Miramichi, NB, report on the solar eclipse. And on the phone-in: Three experts discuss and answer questions about proposed legislation in NB called the Compassionate Intervention Act. Our guests are Julia Woodhall-Melnik from UNBSJ, Julie Dingwell from Avenue B Harm Reduction and Wayne MacKay from the Schulich School of Law.
We hear comments from the NS Legislature about the cancellation of the municipal amalgamation in Antigonish. A science fair in Miramichi, NB inspires students. And on the phone-in: Solutions for migraine disease.
April 05, 2024 03:10 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBProvincial leaders in NS discuss the cancellation of the municipal amalgamation in Antigonish. Students in Miramichi, NB, attend a science fair and talk about their solar eclipse-inspired project. And on the phone-in: Dr Jessica Dawe and Stephany Tlalka talk about migraine disease.
Nova Scotia Health addresses the two water main breaks at hospital facilities in Halifax. The mayor of Miramichi, NB, discusses the upcoming solar eclipse. And on the phone-in: Tiffany Fields from St Mary's University on the eclipse.
April 04, 2024 03:10 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBJohn Gillis from Nova Scotia Health answers questions about the two water main breaks that have caused disruptions in service at hospital facilities in Halifax. Mayor Adam Lordon in Miramichi, NB, discusses the events leading up to Monday's solar eclipse. And on the phone-in: Tiffany Fields from St Mary's University answers questions about the solar eclipse.
Lisa Doucette in Concession, N.S., tells us about how she and her husband collected lots of litter on the road near their house. We hear about a new study on accessibility in N.B. And on the phone-in: Rosmarie Lohnes on coastal erosion.
April 03, 2024 03:10 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBLisa Doucette, who lives in Concession, N.S., says she and her husband, Dave, collected an alarming amount of litter on a one-kilometre stretch of highway in front of their house on Monday. The pile of litter includes 117 alcohol containers. We hear about a new study in N.B. called the Go Barrier Free project that focuses on accessibility. And on the phone-in: Rosmarie Lohnes answers questions on coastal erosion.
Mia Fournier-White from NSCC Lunenburg in Bridgewater, NS, tells us about a display on campus called the "What Were You Wearing Campaign". And on the phone-in: Wildlife biologist Bob Bancroft.
April 02, 2024 03:10 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBMia Fournier-White who's the president of the student association at NSCC Lunenburg, which is located in Bridgewater, tell us about a display on campus called the "What Were You Wearing Campaign", meant to bust myths about the assumptions people make about sexual assault. And on the phone-in: Wildlife biologist Bob Bancroft.
Atlantic Lottery announces that Merel Chiasson of Bas-Caraquet, NB, is the winner of the record-breaking Gold Ball Lotto 6-49 prize of $64 million. We hear about proposed legislation in NB. And on the phone-in: Niki Jabbour on gardening.
March 28, 2024 03:10 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBA former crab fisherman in Bas-Caraquet, NB, named Merel Chiasson is the winner of the $64 million dollar Lotto 6-49 Gold Ball prize. The winning ticket was sold last year and was set to expire. We hear about proposed legislation in NB called the Compassionate Intervention Act which would force people who are severely addicted into drug treatment. And on the phone-in: Niki Jabbour answers gardening questions.
The RCMP provides an update from Millbrook First Nation, NS, one year since the Mass Casualty Commission issued its final report. We hear about new research on temporary foreign workers. And on the phone-in: Silvia Jay on dog behaviour.
March 27, 2024 03:10 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBWe hear from RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme and Assistant Commissioner Dennis Daley. They provided an update today from the RCMP at Millbrook First Nation, one year since the Mass Casualty Commission issued its final report. Raluca Bejan from Dalhousie University speaks about new research on temporary foreign workers. And on the phone-in: Silvia Jay on dog behaviour.
Melanie Vautour from Fresh Start Services in Saint John, NB, speaks about a deadly tent fire in the city yesterday. The Outreach Centre in Charlottetown moved over the weekend. And on the phone-in: Endometriosis.
March 26, 2024 03:10 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBMelanie Vautour who's the executive director of Fresh Start Services in Saint John, NB, speaks about a deadly tent fire that killed two homeless people in the city yesterday. Roxanne Carter-Thompson who's with the Adventure Group talks about the Outreach Centre moving over the weekend in Charlottetown. And on the phone-in: We discuss the effects and diagnosis of endometriosis.
The stormy weather over the weekend impacts the Kingston Peninsula, NB. We hear about how Richmond County in Cape Breton is approaching coastal development. And on the phone-in: Lawyer Jessica Lyle on wills.
March 25, 2024 03:10 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBDenise Miller who lives on the Kingston Peninsula of NB explains how the stormy weather over the weekend has washed out roads and driveways. An official in Richmond County, Cape Breton, speaks about coastal development. And on the phone-in: Lawyer Jessica Lyle gives advice on will and estate planning.
We get a weekend weather update, and more on preparations for wildfire season. And on the phone-in, appliance repair.
March 22, 2024 03:10 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBTina Simpkin updates us on wild weekend weather, and we hear Nova Scotia's preparation for another fraught wildfire season. And on the phone-in, Aaron Publicover on appliance repair.
The mayor of Bridewater, NS discusses the imminent closure of the Cineplex theatre in his town and his hopes for the future. Students at UNBSJ talk about bed bugs on campus. And Jim White gives advice on painting & staining
March 21, 2024 03:10 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBDavid Mitchell, the mayor of Bridgewater, NS, reacts to the news that his town's 7-screen Cineplex theatre will close at the end of April. He hopes a new project can go into that space. Students at UNBSJ discuss bed bugs on campus. And on the phone-in: Jim White gives advice on painting and staining.
Nova Scotia nurses union leader is calling for wholesale change. Your talkback calls from our EV episode And on the phone-in, Veterinarian Dr Karyn Steele
March 20, 2024 03:10 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBA shortage of nurses impacts working conditions in Nova Scotia and has a union leader calling for wholesale change. Your talkback calls from our EV episode And on the phone-in, Veterinarian Dr Karyn Steele returns to take all your questions about your pet's health.
The Juno Awards come to Halifax this week for the first time since 2006. We discuss the Maritime music scene with Rich Aucoin, Laura Simpson and Eva George as well as a quick appearance by Jah'mila.
March 19, 2024 03:10 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBOur listeners call to discuss the musicians in the Maritimes who they think deserve more recognition. Our show today is about the Juno Awards which are in Halifax this week. Our guests are Rich Aucoin, Laura Simpson and Eva George as well as a quick appearance by Jah'mila.
We hear about a new Mi'kmaw conservation mosaic, and an update on the man walking across PEI for the homeless. And on the phone-in, we talk EVs.
March 18, 2024 03:10 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBMelissa Labrador fills us in on plans for a new Mi'kmaw conservation mosaic, and we get an update on the man walking across PEI for the homeless. And on the phone-in, Nathaniel Pearre is back to talk EVs.
We hear about a new affordable housing project in Cumberland county, and on the phone-in: our automotive expert Doug Bethune.
March 15, 2024 03:10 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBWe get the details about a new affordable and supportive housing project in Cumberland county. And on the phone-in, automotive expert Doug Bethune takes your vehicle-related questions.
A non-profit recycling ghost fishing gear may lose funding, and single mothers face housing discrimination. And on the phone-in, Maritime hikes.
March 14, 2024 03:10 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBA non-profit that recycles ghost fishing gear may lose their funding, and single mothers are facing illegal housing discrimination. And on the phone-in, we talk hiking in the Maritimes.
We hear an argument supporting the closure of the elver fishery, and your feedback on spanking. And on the phone-in, online gender-based violence.
March 13, 2024 03:10 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBSusanna Fuller shares why she supports the closure of the elver fishery. We hear your talkback about spanking. And on the phone-in, online gender-based violence and digital sexual harassment
We hear reaction to Saltwire filing for creditor protection, and get an update on the elver fishery. And on the phone-in, we discuss spanking.
March 12, 2024 03:10 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBAn independent news publisher reacts to Saltwire filing for creditor protection, and we get an update on the elver fishery. And on the phone-in, we discuss spanking and physical discipline for children.
A beloved market stall is closing in St. John, and PEI opens their first Hindu temple. And on the phone-in, energy efficiency expert Barry Walker.
March 11, 2024 03:10 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBSlocum and Ferris is closing after 130 years in St. John City Market, and PEI welcomes their first Hindu temple. And on the phone-in, energy efficiency expert Barry Walker takes your questions on heat-pumps and more.
We discuss women's hockey and your thoughts on French immersion. And on the phone-in, International Women's Day.
March 08, 2024 04:10 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBWe hear about the excitement around women's hockey and your thoughts on French immersion. And on the phone-in, on International Women's Day, we discuss gender equity and where we still need to do better.
Tina Simpkin gives a live weather update, and listeners talk-back on Coastal Protection. And on the phone-in; Clary Croft talks Maritime expressions.
March 07, 2024 04:10 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBTina Simpkin gives an update on today's messy weather, and we share listeners feedback on the government's approach to Coastal Protection. And on the phone-in; Clary Croft takes your calls about favourite Maritime expressions
We hear about an act of heroism by Sergeant Phil Power in Dartmouth last night. Dr Robert Strang discusses the rise in measles. And on the phone-in: We talk about French immersion. Our guests are Léo-James Lévesque and Bailey Ross.
March 06, 2024 04:10 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBCouncillor Tony Mancini with HRM announces that Sergeant Phil Power with Halifax Regional Police saved a woman's life last night in Dartmouth. Dr Robert Strang discusses what people need to know about measles. And on the phone-in: Our guests answer questions about French immersion. Our guests are Léo-James Lévesque and Bailey Ross
We speak with a union official about the jobs that have been lost at the Covered Bridge Potato Chip factory in Hartland, NB. We hear your talkback on cell phones in schools. And on the phone-in: Coastal development.
March 05, 2024 04:10 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBCraig Walsh, the Regional Director for Eastern Canada with the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, speaks with us about the workers at the Covered Bridge Potato Chip factory who've lost their jobs after the plant burned down. We hear your feedback on cell phones in schools. And on the phone-in: What's the best way to regulate coastal development? Our guests are Patricia Manuel and Don Jardine.
The deputy mayor of the Town of Hartland, NB, talks about the fire that destroyed the Covered Bridge Potato Chip factory. A woman in Sussex, NB, describes flood damage. And on the phone-in: Kelly Lamrock in NB discusses cell phones in school.
March 04, 2024 04:10 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBStewart Fairgrieve who's the deputy mayor in Hartland, NB, describes the massive fire that destroyed the Covered Bridge Potato Chip factory over the weekend. Cheryl Ward in Sussex, NB, talks about all the mitigation work she has done in her basement to help prevent flooding. And on the phone-in: Kelly Lamrock who's NB's Child and Youth Advocate discusses cell phones in the classroom.
Nova Scotia Liberal MP Sean Fraser shares his memories of former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. The clean up continues in Sussex, N.B. after flooding earlier this week. And on the phone-in: we take your income tax questions.
March 01, 2024 04:10 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBFormer Prime Minister Brian Mulroney died yesterday. He was 84. Mulroney had ties to the region - he attended St. Francis Xavier University and was the MP for Central Nova. It's a seat now held by Liberal MP Sean Fraser. He shared memories of his relationship with Mulroney. We hear from a business owner in Sussex, NB who is cleaning up after devastating flooding there this week. And on the phone-in: we take your tricky income tax questions.
The mayor of the Town of Sussex, NB, Marc Thorne, says the flash flooding that happened overnight is the worst ever. Robbie Burt explains why he had to stop his charity walk on PEI. And on the phone-in: Silvia Jay on dog behaviour.
February 29, 2024 04:10 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBOvernight, the Town of Sussex, NB was flooded after heavy rain. The banks of Trout Creek breached their banks. We talk with Mayor Marc Thorne who describes it as the worst flooding the town has ever seen. Robbie Burt on PEI has to halt his charity walk due to bad weather and an injured foot. And on the phone-in: Silvia Jay answers your questions on dog behaviour.
Robbie Burt from Summerside, PEI, is in the midst of a 160km walk from Tignish to Hunter River to raise money for homelessness. We hear your feedback on coastal protection. And on the phone-in: Irshad Manji on difficult conversations.
February 28, 2024 04:10 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBRobber Burt is 50 years old, he's legally blind and he lives in Summerside, PEI. He's in the midst of a 160km walt from Tignish to Hunter River, PEI, raising money to help the homeless. We hear your feedback on the cancellation of the Coastal Protection Act in NS. And on the phone-in: Irshad Manji discusses difficult conversations.
Nancy Annington from the EAC reacts to the NS government cancelling the Coastal Protection Act. Senator Brian Francis discusses renaming the Confederation Bridge. And on the phone-in: Dana Calder-Boutillier - the "Coupon Nannie".
February 27, 2024 04:10 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBNancy Anningson who is the director of operations and development with the Ecology Action Centre discusses why she's disappointed the NS government has backed off from bringing the Coastal Protection Act into effect. Senator Brian Francis discusses renaming the Confederation Bridge to Epekwitk Crossing as an act of reconciliation. And on the phone-in: Dana Calder-Boutillier - the "Coupon Nannie" - provides advice on saving money on groceries.
The CBC's Brett Ruskin reports from the Grand Parade in Halifax about the deadline for people to leave 5 tent encampments. We hear about the legacy of an elder, Jim Sark, on PEI. And on the phone-in: Jim White on painting and staining.
February 26, 2024 04:10 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBThe CBC's Brett Ruskin spent time today at Victoria Park in Halifax and at the Grand Parade. He reports live from the Grand Parade about today being the day people have been asked to vacate 5 tent encampments in the city. Chief Darlene Bernard speaks about her uncle, George James Sark, known as Jim, who passed away last week at 84. And on the phone-in: Jim White provides advice on painting and staining.
A stormy weekend ahead for the Maritimes, Cape Breton Regional Municipality crews are getting ready and on the phone-in: automotive expert Doug Bethune.
February 23, 2024 04:10 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBThe Maritimes are bracing for a stormy weekend as two systems are on their way. After three weeks of stormy weather, crews in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality continue to clean up and prepare for this next round. And on the phone-in: automotive expert Doug Bethune takes your car repair questions
The CBC's Nancy Russell brings us the story of two women on PEI who are originally from Ukraine. They recently travelled back with their ESL teacher. And on the phone-in: Civics education in schools with Dimitri Pavlounis.
February 22, 2024 04:10 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBThe CBC's Nancy Russell speaks with two women on PEI who are originally from Lviv, Ukraine. They recently travelled back to their home country with their ESL teacher. They were upset to see so many changes after two years of war. And on the phone-in: We speak with Dimitri Pavlounis from the group CIVIX about better ways to teach Civics in school.
Staff Sergeant Sean Rocca from Saint John Police explains how video footage suggests a fire at tent encampment was intentional. We hear about the postmaster in Belle River. PEI. And on the phone-in: Veterinarian Dr Karyn Steele.
February 21, 2024 04:10 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBOn Sunday evening, a tent at an encampment in Saint John, NB, burned. Staff Sergeant Sean Rocca explains how new video footage suggests the fire was intentional. Trish Carter becomes the new postmaster in Belle River, PEI. And on the phone-in: Veterinarian Dr Karyn Steele answers your pet care questions.
The CBC's Rhythm Rathi speaks with Melanie Vautour from Fresh Start Services in Saint John, NB, about a fire at a tent encampment over the weekend. And on the phone-in: Appliance repair expert Aaron Publicover answers your questions.
February 20, 2024 04:10 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBMelanie Vautour who's the executive director of Fresh Start Services in Saint John, NB, speaks with the CBC's Rhythm Rathi about a fire that caused four people to flee a tent in the city over the weekend. And on the phone-in: Appliance repair technician, Aaron Publicover, answers your questions.
We hear concerns about the federal Pharmacare legislation to be tabled by March 1. And on the phone-in, Niki Jabbour on gardening.
February 16, 2024 04:10 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBWe hear concerns that the coming federal Pharmacare legislation will fall short of the universal, comprehensive drug plan promised. And on the phone-in, Niki Jabbour on starting seeds and prepping new gardens.
We hear from a group who are concerned about protecting land on PEI, and on the phone-in: we talk fossils!
February 15, 2024 04:10 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBWe hear about a forum happening this Saturday on PEI, hosted by The Coalition for the Protection of PEI Lands. And on the phone-in, a paleontologist and a geologist take your questions about fossils and Maritime pre-history!
Team Rubicon helps Sydney dig out, celebrating love on Valentine's Day, and on the phone-in: heart health.
February 14, 2024 04:10 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBAfter another nor'easter blew through the region, volunteers from Team Rubicon are in Sydney to help dig out. Looking for love on Valentine's Day and celebrating long-time loves. And on the phone-in: looking after your heart health.
Another Nor'easter on the way to the Maritimes, Summerside, P.E.I. volunteers set up ice fishing tents in backyards and on the phone-in: sharing positive stories of tackling climate change.
February 13, 2024 04:10 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBThe second nor'easter in two weeks is blowing into the Maritimes later Tuesday. CBC Meteorologist Tina Simpkin has her latest forecast. In Summerside, P.E.I., volunteers are setting up ice fishing tents in backyards to help the unhoused. And on the phone-in: sharing positive stories about how to tackle climate change in your communities.