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Maritime Noon

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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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The Town of Antigonish, NS, brings in measures to reduce water consumption due to dryness. MP Lawrence MacAulay on PEI speaks about the problems on the ferry service this summer. And on the phone-in: School food programs

September 14, 2022 03:10 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

We speak with Jeff Lawrence, the CAO of the Town of Antigonish, NS. He explains why the town is bringing in water consumption restrictions. MP Lawrence MacAulay on PEI talks about the challenges the ferry service has experienced this summer. And on the phone-in: School food programs. Our guests are Lisa Roberts & Stephane Sirois.

Trevor Goodwin of the YMCA of Greater Moncton provides an update on the homeless situation in his city. The Mass Casualty Commission holds an Indigenous Talking Circle. And on the phone-in: Wild edible plants

September 13, 2022 03:10 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MB

Trevor Goodwin of the YMCA of Greater Moncton says the homeless situation in his city has doubled in the last year and he's worried plans aren't moving quickly enough to prepare for this winter. We hear an update from the Mass Casualty Commission. Today an Indigenous Talking Circle was held. And on the phone-in: Tuma Young & Jamie Simpson answer your questions on edible wild plants.

An ER doctor in Halifax expresses concern about student partying. And then we hear from Peggy Walt who tells us about a student party on her street over the weekend. And on the phone-in: Automotive expert Doug Bethune

September 12, 2022 03:10 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MB

Dr. George Kovacs, the trauma team lead at the Halifax Infirmary ER, expresses concern about student parties. And then we hear from Peggy Walt who tells us about a student party on her street over the weekend. And on the phone-in: Automotive expert Doug Bethune

ER Doctor Rob Green talks about the dangers of e-scooters. A couple in Halifax share their story of living organ donation. And on the phone-in: The legacy of Queen Elizabeth II

September 09, 2022 03:10 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MB

ER physician Dr Rob Green tells us about the injuries medical staff are seeing following e-scooter accidents. Dr Green says it's only a matter of time before we see catastrophic injuries. Mary-Jane and Pat Wells in Halifax share their story of living organ donation. She saved his life. And on the phone-in: David Johnson from CBU talks about Queen Elizabeth II and we hear your memories.

We hear tape from a public meeting in Western PEI last night where people gathered to talk about two newcomers who were attacked over the weekend. We read a letter we received. And on the phone-in: Violence against leaders

September 08, 2022 03:10 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB

People gathered for a public meeting in Western PEI last night to talk about an attack against two newcomers to the community over the weekend. Some say the attacks were motivated by racism. We read a letter we got in the mail. And on the phone-in: Erica Ifill and Alex Alex Khasnabish discuss violence against leaders

Patrick Buswell in Western PEI talks about an attack on two immigrants over the weekend. The CBC's Brett Ruskin reports on education about the seafood industry in NS. And on the phone-in: Climate change

September 07, 2022 03:10 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

Patrick Buswell, the VP of the Board of Directors for the Association of Francophone Early Years of PEI, explains the community response following an attack on two immigrants in Western PEI. The CBC's Brett Ruskin reports on educating people in NS schools about the seafood industry. And on the phone-in: Climate change.

We talk with Mark Brennan who was stuck on the MV Confederation ferry on Sunday. And Don Cormier with Northumberland Ferries Ltd explains why the ferry had issues. And on the phone-in: Aaron Publicover

September 06, 2022 03:10 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

Mark Brennan, who lives in Pictou County, NS, was stuck on the MV Confederation ferry for 8 hours on Sunday. He explains how he dealt with the delay. And then we speak with Don Cormier, the vice president of Northumberland Ferries Ltd. And on the phone-in: Aaron Publicover takes your appliance repair questions.

Jade Atkins, the new curator at Joggins Fossil Cliffs, talks about the increase in the number of significant fossil finds due to climate change. The Westville Fire Dept. gets a new - yet old - truck. And on the phone-in: Preserving

September 02, 2022 03:10 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MB

Jade Atkins who's the new curator at the Joggins Fossil Cliffs museum in NS discusses the increase in the number of significant fossil discoveries because of climate change. The Westville Fire Department gets a truck back that left their fleet decades ago. And on the phone-in: Preserving with Ellie Topp & Phil Moscovitch.

The mayor of the village of St Martins, NB, describes how vandals damaged the community's brand new covered bridge. We hear your feedback on letter-writing. ANd on the phone-in: Niki Jabbour on gardening

September 01, 2022 03:10 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MB

Bette Ann Chatterton, the mayor of the village of St Martins, NB, talks about the community's brand new wooden covered bridge being vandalized even before it officially opened. We hear your feedback on the joy of writing letters. And on the phone-in: Gardening tips with Niki Jabbour.

Chris Gorman in Saint John, NB, talks about the growing homeless problem. We hear about a sailor who spent time on PEI who's preparing for the Golden Globe Race. And on the phone-in: Letter writing

August 31, 2022 03:10 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MB

Chris Gorman who's with the Human Development Council in Saint John, NB, discusses the growing homeless problem in his city. We hear an update from sailor, Kirsten Neuschäfer, who's about to take part in the Golden Globe Race around the world. She spent most of 2021 on PEI. And on the phone-in: Letter writing.

Dr Kevin Shield with the Centre for Addiction & Mental Health explains the lower guidelines when it comes to the number of alcoholic drinks we should consume. A food bank on PEI gets huge demand. And on the phone-in: Physio

August 30, 2022 03:10 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MB

Dr Kevin Shield who's an independent scientist with the Centre for Addiction & Mental Health talks about the much lower number of alcoholic drinks we should consume per week. A food bank on PEI has a couple of record-breaking months this summer. And on the phone-in: Physiotherapist Laura Lundquist talks about the importance of strength training.

We speak with Lisa Cormier on PEI who discovered a fossil and John Calder, geologist & paleontologist, describes the significance of it. And on the phone-in: Silvia Jay takes your questions on dog behaviour.

August 29, 2022 03:10 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MB

Lisa Cormier was walking on the beach in Cape Egmont, PEI and discovered a large fossil. She describes the find to us. And John Calder, a geologist & paleontologist, explains the significance of the find. And on the phone-in: Silvia Jay answers your questions on dog behaviour.

We speak with two guests about improvements in NS to help newcomers who are healthcare workers quality for jobs. We hear about a mini-rainway in Hampton, NB called the Breezecrest Iron Horse Railway. And on the phone-in: Cruises

August 26, 2022 03:10 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MB

Gail Tomblin Murphy with Nova Scotia Health and Janet Hazelton with the Nova Scotia Nurses Union talk about improvements to help newcomer healthcare workers get jobs. Malcolm McKay in Hampton, NB, launches the Breezecrest Iron Horse Railway. And on the phone-in: Cruise vacations

We hear an update from the Mass Casualty Commission in Halifax. On PEI, two environmental groups investigate microplastics. And on the phone-in: Nancy Regan discusses her book, "From Showing Off to Showing Up".

August 25, 2022 03:10 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

Michael MacDonald, the chief commissioner of the Mass Casualty Commission in NS speaks with Brenda Lucki, the Commissioner of the RCMP. We hear an update on microplastic in the environment from PEI. And on the phone-in: Nancy Regan talks about her book, "From Showing Off to Showing Up".

Canada's minister of employment, Carla Qualtrough, speaks with Brett Ruskin about funding for jobs training. We hear your feedback on animal intelligence. And on the phone-in: Dr Jeff Goodall

August 24, 2022 03:10 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

We speak with Canada's minister of employment, Carla Qualtrough, about funding for jobs training and the need for more people to pursue the trades. We hear your feedback on whether animals are smarter than humans. And on the phone-in: Veterinarian Dr. Jeff Goodall.

Kassandra Schoemaker , the daughter-in-law.of Janet Connors, pays tribute to her strong advocacy following Janet's death over the weekend. We discuss the premier's health summit. And on the phone-in: Animal intelligence.

August 23, 2022 03:10 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

Janet Connors has passed away at the age of 66. The prominent activist spoke out about the tainted blood scandal in the 1990s. Her daughter-in-law, Kassandra Schoemaker, pays tribute to her activism. We speak with Alexandra Rose from the NS Health Coalition about the premiers health summit in Moncton. And on the phone-in: Author Justin Gregg talks about animal intelligence.

Moira Brown with the Campobello Island Whale Rescue Team explains how they'll try to rescue a juvenile Right Whale entangled off Shippagan, NB. We hear about a dog rescue in NS. And on the phone-in: Barry Walker on heat pumps

August 22, 2022 03:10 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB

Moira Brown - a senior scientist with the Canadian Whale Institute.and a member of the Campobello Island Whale Rescue Team - explains what can be done for a juvenile Right Whale entangled off Shippagan, NB. We talk with a firefighter with the Onslow Belmont Fire Brigade in NS who rescued Apollo the dog from a house fire. And on the phone-in: Barry Walker on heat pumps.

The CBC's Wayne Thibodeau reports live on Charlottetown's first Gold Cup Parade since the pandemic began. We hear your feedback on cycling safety. And on the phone-in: Niki Jabbour

August 19, 2022 03:10 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MB

The Gold Cup Parade returns to Charlottetown, PEI, for the first time since the pandemic began. We speak with the CBC's Wayne Thibodeau. We share your feedback on cycling safety. And on the phone-in: Gardening with Niki Jabbour

Jillian Kilfoil with the Women's Network of PEI comments on the firing of news anchor, Lisa LaFlamme, from CTV. We hear your feedback on urban planning. And on the phone-in: Cycling safety

August 18, 2022 03:10 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB

Jillian Kilfoil, the executive director of the Women's Network of PEI has insights to share following the firing of Lisa LaFlamme as the national anchor on CTV news. We hear your feedback on urban planning. And on the phone-in: How safe is cycling in your community?

Dr Denise Daley with Parker Street Food and Furniture Bank explains the growing demand for school supplies due to inflation and financial pressure on families. We hear your feedback on birds. And on the phone-in: Urban planning

August 17, 2022 03:10 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MB

Dr Denise Daley, the executive director of the Parker Street Food and Furniture Bank in Halifax, talks about how inflation has made it impossible for an increasing number of families to afford school supplies. We hear your feedback on birds in the Maritimes. And on the phone-in: Tristan Cleveland talks about urban planning.

Halifax non-profit school supplies distribution program sees increased demand

August 17, 2022 03:10 - 9 minutes - 8.47 MB

The Parker Street Food and Furniture Bank in Halifax distributes backpacks with school supplies to families every year to families that need them. Denise Daley, the executive director tells the CBC's Brett Ruskin the demand for backpacks this year is well ahead of last year.

Dr. Paul Murphy in Sydney, NS, will soon retire after 5 decades as a family doctor and he's already found his replacement. Communauto in Halifax is getting tons of bookings. We hear your feedback on meat pies on PEI. And on they phone-in: Birding

August 16, 2022 03:10 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

Dr. Paul Murphy in Sydney, NS, has worked as a family physician for 5 decades and he hopes to retire soon. His replacement will be Dr. Christine MacLean, who was a former patient. Communauto in Halifax can't keep up with the demand. We hear your feedback on meat pies on PEI. And on the phone-in: Birding with Diane Leblanc from the NS Bird Society.

We hear about the details of Operation Nanook in the Canadian Arctic. Military personnel in the Maritimes are taking part. PEI will soon host a meat pie championship. And on the phone-in: Doug Bethune.

August 15, 2022 03:10 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MB

Captain Navy Sheldon Gillis, commander of the Maritime Task Group for Operation Nanook & Nicole Robichaud, commander of HMCS Margaret Brooke, speak with Brett Ruskin about the military operation in the Canadian Arctic. PEI will soon host a meat pie championship. And on the phone-in: Automotive repair expert, Doug Bethune.

We connect with two men -- David Boudreau in NB and Cory Sandstra in AB. Cory saved David's life by donating bone marrow. And on the phone-in: How can we better help newcomers settle in?

August 12, 2022 03:10 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MB

David Boudreau in Bouctouche, NS and Cory Sandstra in Edmonton, AB, have a conversation about Cory's bone marrow transplant that saved David's life. The two men recently met in-person. And on the phone-in: How can we better help newcomers settle into their new lives in the Maritimes?

After lots of delays, the Family Service Association of Western NS is ready to break ground on an affordable housing project in Bridgewater. We hear an update on housing problems in Charlottetown, PEI. And on the phone-in: Geology

August 11, 2022 03:10 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

Art Fisher, the board agent of the Family Service Association of Western NS, is excited now that a project his group has been working on for a long time is finally coming together. They're creating affordable housing in Bridgewater. On PEI, we hear about housing struggles. And on the phone-in: Your questions on geology.

The Better Business Bureau shares tips on how to avoid a new scam involving your cell phone. We hear about a new Indigenous program at UPEI. And on the phone-in: Lawyer Jessica Lyle provides advice on writing a will.

August 10, 2022 03:10 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MB

Kristin Matthews with the Better Business Bureau tells us about a new scam that involves your cell phone. She explains how it happens and how you can avoid it. UPEI is getting ready to launch its new Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research and Applied Studies. And on the phone-in: Lawyer Jessica Lyle on wills.

Lucille Harper with Syrian-Antigonish Families Embrace talks about the need to find housing for a refugee family arriving in NS next month. Tyra Paul tells us about her clothing line. And on the phone-in: Emily Rae provides financial advice.

August 09, 2022 03:10 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

A Syrian family of 6 will arrive in Antigonish, NS, next month and it'll be a challenge to find them housing. Lucille Harper who's the co-founder of SAFE: Syrian-Antigonish Families Embrace shares the details. We hear from Tyra Paul who has just started her own clothing line. And on the phone-in: Emily Rae dishes financial advice on budgeting.

Recently, a 12 year-old baseball player in NS named Satchel Tate had a stroke. We get an update on his condition. Some teenagers on PEI talk about their art. And on the phone-in, Jim White gives painting & staining tips.

August 08, 2022 03:10 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

12 year-old baseball player, Satchel Tate, recently had a stroke while playing in Bridgewater. We hear an update on his condition from Holly LaPierre of Hammonds Plains Minor Baseball. Some teenagers in Charlottetown talk about their art. And on the phone-in: Painting & staining with Jim White.

Anna Bald of Petite Riviere, NS, tells us about rescuing a Blue Shark at Cherry Hill Beach. We hear your feedback on old roads. And on the phone-in: Gardening advice from Niki Jabbour

August 05, 2022 03:10 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

Anna Bald of Petite Riviere, NS, was walking on Cherry Hill Beach with her puppy when she saw a Blue Shark flopping in the shallows. She helped save it. We hear your feedback on old road in the Maritimes. And on the phone-in: Gardening tips from Niki Jabbour

Aman Hambleton, who's originally from Halifax, discusses the thrill of winning the Pawn Wise Chess Festival. We hear what's been done following a cyber-attack at the Confederation Centre in Charlottetown. And on the phone-in: Abandoned roads.

August 04, 2022 03:10 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MB

Aman Hambleton recently won the Pawn Wise Chess Festival in Halifax. He explains the thrill of winning the competition and what skills are needed to be a chess grand master. We hear what's been done at the Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown following a cyber-attack earlier this year. And on the phone-in, we speak with Steve Skafte about abandoned roads

The CBC's Brett Ruskin gets the inside scoop on what's causing screened but untreated sewage to flow into Halifax Harbour. The Scotiabank on Grand Manan, NB is about to close. And on the phone-in: Summer reading

August 03, 2022 03:10 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MB

The CBC's Brett Ruskin takes a tour of Halifax Water's pumping station, located deep underground on Barrington St. Recent problems mean screened but untreated sewage is going into the harbour. The CBC's Julia Wright talks with people on Grand Manan about the bank that's closing. And on the phone-in: Summer reading.

A new Grief Café opens in Saint John, NB. We get the details from Katarina Presti. And on the phone-in: Appliance repair technician, Aaron Publicover

August 02, 2022 03:10 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB

We're living in difficult times and that's what's prompted the opening of the region's first Grief Café in Saint John, NB. We speak with Katarina Presti, who's a certified counselling therapist. And on the phone-in: Appliance repair technician, Aaron Publicover.

Para athlete Ben Brown who will compete at the Paracanoe World Championships on Lake Banook, NS. In Chester, NS, Jordan Boyd's family hosts the final golf tournament in his memory. And on the phone-in: recognizing great Black Atlantic Canadians.

July 29, 2022 03:10 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MB

The Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Championships are happening August 3rd to 7th on Nova Scotia's Lake Banook. Ben Brown will be competing in the Paracanoe World Championships, just a year after taking up the sport. In Chester, NS Jordan Boyd's family has raised a million dollars in his memory for inherited heart disease research, partly through an annual golf tournament. We hear why this year is the last edition. And on the phone-in: recognizing great Black Atlantic Canadians

The Canadian Wildlife Federation has a new fishing gear lending program. Outside of Fredericton, NB, there's a natural spring that is now part of a geocache tour of forgotten sites of Black History. And on the phone-in: dog behaviour expert Silvia Jay.

July 28, 2022 03:10 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

The Canadian Wildlife Federation has launched a new gear lending program. It's to help the East Coast fishing industry access ropeless fishing gear. Salome's Tub is a natural spring outside of Fredericton, NB. It's now part of a geocache tour of forgotten sites of Black History around the city. And on the phone-in: dog behaviour expert Silvia Jay takes your questions.

A couple from Ecum Secum, Nova Scotia decided to make it official after getting heartbreaking news earlier this summer. In New Brunswick, free events are trying to get more people in Para-sports. And on the phone-in: your Lego memories.

July 27, 2022 03:10 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

When Billy Burgoyne and Nikita Maher of Ecum Secum, NS found out that Billy had only a short time to live, the longtime couple chose to make it official. We hear their story. In New Brunswick, Para-sport NB is touring the province to get more people into the sports. And on the phone-in: your Lego memories

We hear from a day school survivor who will be attending the Pope's mass in Quebec City about what his apology means to hear. And on the phone-in: air passenger rights advocate Gabor Lukacs.

July 26, 2022 03:10 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB

Abegweit First Nation's Judy Clark will be attending the Pope's mass in Quebec City this week. She reflects on what the mass and the Pope's apology means to her. And on the phone-in: you share your stories of air travel this summer with air passenger rights advocate Gabor Lukacs.

We hear from a passenger who was on board the MV Holiday Island on Friday when the ferry caught fire. And on the phone-in: wildlife biologist Bob Bancroft.

July 25, 2022 03:10 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB

Karen Armstrong and her husband were on board the MV Holiday Island when the ferry caught fire on Friday. They are back in Nova Scotia and waiting for their car to be returned. Northumberland Ferries vice-president Don Cormier says all cars have been off-loaded from the ferry and will be returned shortly. And on the phone-in: wildlife biologist Bob Bancroft answers your animal questions.

Warren Maddox, executive director of the Fredericton Homeless Shelters talks about helping those without shelter keep cool, ER closure feedback and on the phone in: our gardening expert Niki Jabbour for tips on helping your garden and yard thrive

July 22, 2022 03:10 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MB

Warren Maddox, executive director of the Fredericton Homeless Shelters talks about helping those without shelter keep cool, ER closure feedback and on the phone in: our gardening expert Niki Jabbour for tips on helping your garden and yard thrive

We hear from a 10-year-old chess whiz. You dish out your thoughts on your favourite ice cream. And on the phone-in: you share your thoughts on emergency room closures and wait times.

July 21, 2022 03:10 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MB

10-year-old Calix Marchand can beat his mom at chess while blindfolded. He is the under-10 boys Canadian Youth Chess Champion. We hear how Calix got into the game. You dish out your thoughts on your favourite ice cream. And on the phone-in: you share your thoughts on emergency room closures and wait times.

National Drowning Prevention Week, Your feedback on clotheslines and on the phone in: share your ice cream memories

July 20, 2022 03:10 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

National Drowning Prevention Week, Your feedback on clotheslines and on the phone in: share your ice cream memories

We hear from a Nova Scotia man who had to fly to Montreal for a monkeypox vaccine, and on the phone-in: clotheslines, and why we love them

July 19, 2022 03:10 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB

David Gosine flew to Montreal for a monkeypox vaccine, a disease that isn't even found in Nova Scotia, but that the province doesn't provide any vaccines for. And author Cindy Etter-Turnbull tells us how to perfect your clothesline.

We hear how a couple in Tusket, Nova Scotia, celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary, and how Doug Bethune saves on gas mileage

July 18, 2022 03:10 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MB

A couple from Tusket, Nova Scotia celebrates 80 years of marriage. And on the phone-in automotive repair expert Doug Bethune.

The C-F-L in Nova Scotia this weekend, Mac N Cheese feedback and Long-time gardener and now author Jamie Ellison offers gardening advice

July 15, 2022 03:10 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

The C-F-L in Nova Scotia this weekend, Mac N Cheese feedback and Long-time gardener and now author Jamie Ellison offers gardening advice

We hear from Shayla Shenanigans about the kick off of the Halifax Pride Festival. Car repair shops are extra busy these days as the wait for a new vehicle could be months. And on the phone-in: your favourite mac and cheese recipes.

July 14, 2022 03:10 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MB

The Halifax Pride Festival starts today and Shaylah Shenanigans is ready. The drag queen will be taking part in the parade, comedy shows and outreach programs. IIf you're getting a new car, it could be months before it arrives. We hear from sho[s in Charlottetown, PEI that are busy fixing wear and tear. And on the phone-in: in honour of mac and cheese day, we hear your favourite recipes

We'll hear about the declining bee population and what that could mean for the future of crops. We'll head to Eskasoni, NS to learn about a business selling ribbon skirt kits. And on the phone-in: roller skating

July 13, 2022 03:10 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MB

Half of the bee hives in Canada have been wiped out by mites this year. The president of the New Brunswick Beekeepers Association, Chris Lockhart, says it could have a ripple effect and crops like blueberries and canola might not be pollinated. In Eskasoni, NS, Veronica Denny makes and sells ribbon skirts kits. And on the phone-in: we take your questions about learning how to roller skate.

We hear from an 82-year-old former golf pro about an intergenerational game of golf. And on the phone-in, you share your favourite air fryer recipes.

July 12, 2022 03:10 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

This weekend the MGA - or Maxwell Golf Association - will hold its fourth Four Generational Invitational in St. Andrews, NB. The MGA is the Maxwell family and this is the only tournament on the schedule. We hear from 82-year-old former golf pro Jim Maxwell about what it means to him. And on the phone-in, Julie van Rosendaal shares favourite air fryer recipes.

We hear from Hope Swinimer about a baby bobcat being rehabilitated at Hope for Wildlife. We visit a pow wow outside Bathurst, NB. And on the phone-in, paint and stain expert Jim White.

July 11, 2022 03:10 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MB

We get an update from Hope for Wildlife's Hope Swinimer about a baby bobcat being rehabilitated. Pow wows are back this summer and we visit one at the Pabineau First Nation outside Bathurst, NB. And on the phone-in, paint and stain expert Jim White takes your questions.

We hear from two businesses affected by the widespread Rogers outage. On the phone-in: Niki Jabbour

July 08, 2022 03:10 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MB

A widespread Rogers outage is affecting thousands of customers across Canada, including here in the Maritimes. Debit and some ATM are also unavailable. We hear from two businesses affected by the outage. And on the phone-in: Niki Jabbour takes your gardening questions.

We hear from two businesses in Cavendish as they prepare for a busy weekend. A YMCA camp in New Brunswick is delayed as 15 staff test positive for COVID. And on the phone-in: how to deal with difficult people

July 07, 2022 03:10 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB

It is the Cavendish Beach Music Festival weekend on PEI. We hear from two businesses who are busy after a quiet two years. A YMCA camp outside Saint John is delayed by a week as 15 staff test positive for COVID. And on the phone-in: how to deal with difficult people.

We about Kevin Bacon...not the actor but the pig. And on the phone-in: veterinarian Dr. Jeff Goodall

July 06, 2022 03:10 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MB

Kevin Bacon is a VIP in Amherst, NS. A Very Important Pig, that is. We talk with his owner Carrie Rhindress-Frenette about the pig who now needs a wheelchair. And on the phone-in: veterinarian Dr. Jeff Goodall takes your questions about keeping your pets healthy in the summer.

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