Maritime Noon

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.

On the phone-in: Homecook Andy Hay of MasterChef Canada fame shares the joys of traditional East Coast dishes. He also discusses his new show, "Andy's East Coast Kitchen Crawl". And off the top, we speak with Warren Maddox from Fredericton Homeless Shelters about the spike in drug overdoses recently.

On the phone-in: Paint & stain expert, Jim White, answers listeners' questions. And off the top of the show, the CBC's Michael Gorman tells us the story of Tegan Hutz whose baby went to the IWK because of seizures and then his health records went missing. And we also hear from oyster harvesters on PEI whose shellfish are dead in East Bideford.

On the phone-in: Eric Murphy and Barry Walker provide listeners with advice on heat pumps and other heating and cooling systems. And off the top of the show, we hear about changes that are coming in the Maritimes to Agropur Dairy Cooperative plants. And we also hear about a special meeting on crime in Moncton.

On the phone-in: Our guests are psychologist Dr Douglas Cane and physiotherapist Kelly MacLellan. They're with the outpatient Pain Self Management Program at NS Health. They provide advice on dealing with chronic pain. And off the top of the show, we hear from Chris Shore the deputy minister of the Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage. He discusses the future of six museums in the provin

On the phone-in: Ken Hansen and Robert Huish discuss the future of war. And off the top of the show, we speak with two teenagers who have just returned from a trip to France and Belgium where they toured World War One sites. The trip was part of the Vimy Pilgrimage Award program.

On the phone-in: Naturalists Jon Stone and Jeff Domm discuss their new book "The Nature-Friendly East Coast Garden" and they also answer listeners' questions. And off the top, we speak with Moe Qureshi from the Conservation Council of NB about a spike in emissions in NB in 2024.

On the phone-in: We speak with Emily Rae, who's a senior financial planning advisor with CI Assante Wealth Management Ltd in Halifax. She talks with listeners about teaching young people about money. And off the top of the show, we talk with Devin Casario who's the executive director of the Association of Nova Scotia Museums. He discusses how 5 or 6 museums that lost their funding in February will now get some funding from the Communities Museum Assistance Program.

On the phone-in: Gardening expert Niki Jabbour answers questions to help make your garden epic this season. And off the top of the show, we hear from some politicians on PEI who comment on a the situation of Sidney MacEwen who's a cabinet minister and also a lobster fisherman.

On the phone-in: Jennifer Dunn from Doane Grant Thornton in Charlottetown answers questions about filing your income tax return. And off the top, we hear from Martin Mallet of the Maritime Fishermen's Union about the Spring lobster season.

On the phone-in: We speak with Lynda Monk who's co-editor of the book "The Great Book of Journaling: How journal writing can support a life of wellness, creativity, meaning and purpose". And off the top of the show, we hear from a farmer in central New Brunswick who's concerned about the ongoing dry conditions.

On the phone-in: We discuss yesterday's three byelection wins for the Liberals with Alex Marland from Acadia University. And off the top of the show, we talk with MP Chris d'Entremont who represents the riding of Acadie - Annapolis. He addresses the recent floor crossings.

On the phone-in: Automotive expert, Doug Bethune, answers questions from listeners about their vehicles. And off the top of the show, we speak with Julia Kent from CAA about a survey by Transport Canada, asking people about headlights that are overly bright.

On the phone-in: Appliance repair technician Aaron Publicover answers listeners' questions. And off the top of the show. we hear from politicians on PEI who have voted to cover the cost of ambulance trips associated with organ donation.