Maritime Noon

CBC Podcasts & Radio On-Demand

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.

Episodes

On the phone-in: Barry Walker and Eric Murphy answer your questions about heat pumps. We hear from the CEO of the newly created Accelerate Nova Scotia and a PEI camp receives needed renovations.

Today's phone-in: Automotive expert Doug Bethune returns. But first, we'll hear how the oyster industry on Prince Edward Island is finding a way around two diseases devastating the population of healthy oysters.

On the phone-in:The show is on the road today in the historic Saint John City Market as they mark 150 years in operation. Hear all about the vendors and organizers who make it possible, and the value farmers' markets bring to communities.

On the phone-in: Physiotherapist Laura Lundquist provides advice for people with pain and injuries. And off the top, we hear from Geoff Ball who was arrested yesterday in Wolfville at a protest.

Today's phone-in: Two food enthusiasts join us to talk about diners and roadside eateries around the Maritimes. But first, we'll hear about a sister duo bringing pierogies to the Sydney Public Market.

On the phone-in: how to make roads safer for pedestrians? And off the top: five branches of the Annapolis Valley Regional Library have a reprieve from closing for now.

On the phone-in: Lawyer Jessica Lyle answers questions about wills and estate planning. And off the top, the CBC's Carolyn Ray tells the story of two sisters and a kidney donor operation.

Today's phone-in: Gardening expert Niki Jabbour is back to answer your questions. But first, we'll hear about a large donation to the QEII hospital in Halifax that will help burn victims get out of the ICU faster, and free up much-needed beds.

On the phone-in: Hiking, our experts will have ideas. Or, call and tell us about where you took a hike. But first we hear about a woman who was bit by lonestar tick

On the phone-in: Veterinarian Dr Karyn Steele answers questions. And off the top, we hear an update from New Brunswick on the Clean Water Act.

On the phone-in: We review summer reading picks with Jocelyn Covert and Meghan Skerry. And off the top, we speak with Steven Zhou from the NCCM about a racist outburst in a Halifax area Costco.

On the phone-in: Appliance repair technician Aaron Publicover. And off the top, we speak with former naval commander Ken Hansen about the expected announcement of who will build 12 new submarines for the Canadian Navy.

Today's phone-in: Niki Jabbour answers listeners' questions about gardening. But first, we discuss boating safety after three people died following two separate boating accidents in Nova Scotia.

Today's phone-in: Wildlife biologist Bob Bancroft helps make sense of animal behaviour you're seeing in your part of the Maritimes. But first, we go to Prince Edward Island where potato farmers are facing a different challenge this year.

On the phone-in: Linguist and Mi'kmaw elder Bernie Francis and Canadian Historian Shirley Tillotson talk about little known aspects of Canadian history. And off the top, we speak with a former HRM councillor about a racist sticker found in her community.

Today's phone-in: We take your calls about amazing thrift store finds. And off the top, we'll hear how thrifting has inspired a new Canadian musical.

On the phone-in: Niki Jabbour answers listeners' questions about gardening. And off the top, we hear about the CD Howe Institute giving the City of Charlottetown an F on its report card about fiscal accountability.

On the phone-in: Author Elizabeth Peirce answers questions about jams, jellies and other preserves. And off the top, we hear about more concerns regarding NB's child welfare system.

On the phone-in: As the FIFA World Cup unfolds, we have a conversation about the future of soccer in the Maritimes. And off the top, we hear about a dramatic rescue near Little Meander Falls in NS

On the phone-in: As the FIFA World Cup unfolds, we have a conversation about the future of soccer in the Maritimes. And off the top, we hear about a dramatic rescue near Little Meander Falls in NS.