Maritime Noon
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Mouth Taping Incident, Senator James Cowan, Making A...
A Halifax mother says her son and a group of other boys had duct tape put over their mouths at an after-school program. We hear from her and the Halifax Regional School Board. Nova Scotia Liberal Senator James Cowan gives his perspective on the Senate sca
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Harper Addresses Senate Scandal, Hemochromatosis, Duffy...
Prime Minister Stephen Harper addresses his caucus, speaking for the first time about the two senators that have left the Conservative caucus, and the $90,000 gift his chief of staff gave to Mike Duffy. We hear reaction from a professor emeritus of politi
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Duffy Out of Caucus, Duffy Feedback, Gardening, Soup...
Senator Mike Duffy leaves the Tory caucus, but decides to sit as an independent in the Senate. We speak to a PEI Liberal MP about that choice. We also speak to the coordinator of Democracy Watch - a group that's calling for the abolishment of the Senate.
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Senator Mike Duffy's $90,000 Gift, Stroke Risk,...
We speak to CBC reporter James Cudmore about the latest in the story of PEI Senator Mike Duffy's $90,000 gift from the prime minister's chief of staff. We take your questions about stroke risk and recovery. And your thoughts on proper etiquette.
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Equal Funding for Men's and Women's Teams, Canada Post...
Former members of UNB's disbanded women's hockey team say men's and women's university teams should receive equal funding. Your feedback on what you expect from Canada Post in the internet age. Plus, your etiquette questions for butler Charles MacPherson.
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Lobster Protests Ends, Pickers, University Feedback
Fishermen in the Maritimes untie their boats and go fishing after a few days of protesting low prices. We speak to the president of the PEI Fishermen's Association and Nova Scotia's fisheries minister about a plan to create a panel to look into the state
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Body Checking Ban, Keeping Score, University Education
Hockey Nova Scotia eliminates checking at the pee wee level. Your feedback on whether to keep score in kids' sports. Plus, your thoughts on whether too many kids are pushed to go to university.
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NS Cabinet Minister Charged, Canada Post, Homeschooling...
An alleged dispute that began in the men's washroom at Nova Scotia's Province House has led to charges against a cabinet minister. Your calls on what you want from Canada Post in the internet age. Plus, your feedback on whether we need more regulations fo
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Lobster Fishermen's Protest Grows, Homeschooling...
We talk to two lobster fishermen protesting low prices. Nova Scotia Auditor General Jacques Lapointe has criticized the homeschooling system for lack of regulations. We talk to him, and take your calls on homeschooling. Plus, your feedback on whether the
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New Brunswick Fires, Lobster Fishermen Protest, Crown...
An update on two major fires in New Brunswick today. Most lobster fishermen on PEI have tied up their boats in protest against low prices. Plus, your thoughts on the government's effort to get a place at the bargaining table when Crown Corporations negoti
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Hockey Coaches Fight, Keeping Score, Rita MacNeil Tribute
Two minor hockey coaches have been disciplined by Hockey Nova Scotia for fighting during a game. Your calls on whether we should keep score in kids' sports. Plus, some of last night's tribute concert for the late Rita MacNeil.
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Maritimer Dies in Toronto Marathon, Teen and Parent...
We hear from a family friend of the young Cape Breton woman who died in this weekend's Toronto Goodlife Marathon. Canadian parents rank near the bottom in a survey on parent-teen relationships. Plus, your questions on compost.
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Foreign Worker Snag, Sex Offender Protest, Gardening,...
A fish processor on PEI says Ottawa's new rules for foreign workers will hurt business. People in Saint John protest over the release of sex offenders in the community. We speak to a forensic psychology professor about laws that allow sex offenders to be
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Lobster Stunner, Living Shorelines, Sticky Money,...
Growing concern in Europe about how lobsters are cooked inspires a Charlottetown company to produce a lobster-stunning machine. We speak to the producer, and to a representative from an animal rights group in Germany. We take your questions about living s
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Cigarette Ruling, Involuntary Treatment for Mental...
The Nova Scotia owner of a tobacco shop loses his fight to openly display tobacco products in his store. And we ask: should people who are mentally ill have the right to reject treatment.
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Foreign Worker Changes, Students Leaving NB, Drunk Mom,...
The federal government announces changes to the temporary foreign worker program. We find out how it will affect some employers in the Maritimes. We speak to the organizer of a job fair inviting Maritimers out west. And thousands of high school students i
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Dog Doo Discarded, Automotive Advice, Liver Transplant...
A Fredericton woman is photographing dog doo bags dropped and left behind by dog walkers, hoping they'll be embarrassed and clean up their act. Doug Bethune takes questions about your car. And your thoughts on age as a factor for transplant recipients.
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Liver Transplant Denied, Cheese, Allergy Feedback
A Nova Scotia man with a serious liver condition says his doctor told him he is ineligible for a transplant because he's over 70. We speak to a doctor who says not many patients over 70 receive transplants because of complications and risks. Chef Craig Fl
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Cyberbullying Law, Home For Coloured Children...
The Nova Scotia government creates a new cyber-bullying law and investigative unit. Former residents of the Nova Scotia Home For Coloured Children reach a financial settlement with the home. Paint expert Jim White takes your questions. And your thoughts o
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Stanhope Resort Burns, Sick Days, Loud Motorcycle...
A historic, PEI resort is levelled by fire. We speak to owner Danny Murphy. We ask: are sick leave benefits for employees in the public sector too generous? And your thoughts on loud motorcycles
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Motorcycle Noise By-law, Severe Allergies, Harper...
The city of Fredericton is considering a new noise by-law that targets loud motorcycles. We'll hear from an avid motorcyclist who's fighting the move. Stephanie Lemieux, her 10-year-old son Gibson and allergist Dr. Greg Rex join us to hear your stories an
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NS Premier Meets With PM, Dog Behaviour Expert, Juno...
Rehteah Parsons' mother is invited to meet Prime Minister Stephen Harper in Ottawa to discuss changes to the criminal code. Nova Scotia Premier Darrell Dexter will also be at the meeting. We speak to him about the issues up for discussion. Dog behaviour e
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Chechnya Connection, Widows Pension, NB Pension...
One suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings is dead, and one is on the run. They are believed to be from Chechnya. We speak to a terrorism expert about their possible motives. Widows who lost their husbands on the job, then remarried, will now get retroac
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New Brunswick Pensioners, Science Questions, Recall and...
Retirees in New Brunswick fight changes the province wants to make to civil service pensions. Mary Anne White answers your questions about every day science.Your thoughts on recall legislation for politicians. And more of your memories of Rita MacNeil.
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Rita MacNeil Remembered, Recalling Politicians
Cape Breton's first lady of song, Rita MacNeil dies. We speak to an agent and a manager that worked with her during her musical career. We hear memories from others who knew her well, and from people in the Maritimes who love her music. And we ask: should
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Boston Marathon Bombings, Strange Foods
Dozens of Maritime runners were at the Boston Marathon when two bombs went off near the finish line yesterday. We hear some of their experiences. We also hear reaction to the news from people on the streets of Halifax. Former CSIS intelligence officer Ray
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Positive Social Media Campaign, Chimneys, Trudeau Takes...
Students at Dartmouth High School make pledges to use social media for positive messaging only, prompted by the tragic story of Rehteah Parsons. Luke Chaulk takes your questions about chimney cleaning and maintenance. And Justin Trudeau is the new liberal
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Rehtaeh Parsons' Vigil, California Case Parallels...
We hear part of last night's vigil for Rehtaeh Parsons. A case in California has shocking parallels to Rehtaeh Parsons' story. Plus, your gardening questions.
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Anonymous Speaks, Your Feedback on Rehtaeh Parsons'...
Jon Blanchard, who is part of one of the communities that make up the Anonymous movement, talks about Anonymous's role in the Rehtaeh Parsons' story. Your feedback on our interviews about the case. Plus, your calls on making pizza.
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More on Rehtaeh Parsons, Your Tax Questions
We talk to Nova Scotia's Justice Minister about his request to see options for a review of the suicide of a girl who said she was raped and bullied. We also hear from the Crown Prosecutors' office, the woman who started a petition calling for a review int
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Rehtaeh Parsons' Mother and Police Response, Drug...
A teenage girl died in Nova Scotia on Sunday, about a year and a half after she first told her mother she had been raped. We speak to her mother and ask police why there have never been charges in the case. Plus, your questions about interactions between
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Maternity Leave Human Rights, Plumbing Questions,...
The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission is hearing a woman's complaint about how she says her employer treated her while she was pregnant. Fred Walsh takes your plumbing questions. Your feedback on Sheryl Sandberg's advice to women to "Lean In" to their w
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Volunteer Ambulance, Arlene Dickinson, Leaning In,...
A group of volunteers in rural New Brunswick has come together to form an ambulance service. We speak to Arlene Dickinson of CBC-TV's Dragons' Den about her participation on a new government advisory council to put more women on corporate boards. We ask:
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Cancer Drug Class Action, Hunger Strike Ends, Bob...
Two Ontario law firms launch a class action suit on behalf of cancer patients - including nearly 200 in New Brunswick - who've just learned they were given diluted cancer drugs. A New Brunswick fisherman on a hunger strike to protest changes to EI ends hi
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Diluted Cancer Drugs, MSVU Billboard, Disabilities and...
Some cancer patients in New Brunswick learn they've been receiving diluted cancer drugs. We hear how the Saint John Regional Hospital is handling the situation. Mount Saint Vincent University answers questions about why an all-male billboard ad is promoti
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Ferry Search, Insurance and Credit Rating, Terry Punch,...
RCMP divers continue the search for a car that drove off the Englishtown Ferry last week. Relatives of a missing Nova Scotia man watch and wait for answers from the search. New Brunswick's consumer advocate for insurance speaks out against the practice of
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EI Blamed for Restaurant Closure, Russell MacKinnon...
Mary Schinold tells us how EI contributed to the closure of her restaurant in Windsor, Nova Scotia. Ex-MLA Russell MacKinnon defends his right to a pension. Nutritionist Edie Shaw-Ewald gives advice on how to spend less and eat well. And your thoughts on
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Work-Life Balance, Salt, Sugar and Fat, Keith Ashfield...
A new research paper on work-life balance calls for employers to do more to help the imbalance so many Canadians feel. We hear from the researcher. We invite your questions to author Michael Moss, who researched how some foods have been engineered to be i
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Good Wife Comment, Kids and TV, Protected Areas,...
Fisheries Minister Keith Ashfield's comments to a teenager linking her cooking abilities to her marriage prospects stir up plenty of controversy in Parliament, and among the public as well. We ask: how does TV affect your child's behaviour? And your thou
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Ferry Accident, PEI Hockey Brawl, ATVs Vs. Protected...
A car drives off of a Cape Breton ferry and into the water. We get an update on the search for the vehicle. We hear how Hockey PEI is handling a brawl that broke out after a Midget AA game on the weekend. We ask: should off-highway vehicles have access to
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Trapping Danger, Job Skills Feedback, Automotive Advice
A Nova Scotia family loses their family pet in a trap meant for a wild animal. We ask about trapping rules. Automotive expert Doug Bethune takes your questions. And your thoughts on the federal government's new skills training initiatives.
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The Federal Budget and Skills Development, Feedback on...
Three perspectives on the new Canada Jobs Grant program: Elizabeth Beale is the head of the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council; Terry Anne Boyles is with the Association of Canadian Community Colleges; Rodger Cuzner is the Liberal Human Resources and Ski
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EI Blamed for Restaurant Closure, Russell MacKinnon...
Mary Schinold tells us how EI contributed to the closure of her restaurant in Windsor, Nova Scotia. Ex-MLA Russell MacKinnon defends his right to a pension. Nutritionist Edie Shaw-Ewald gives advice on how to spend less and eat well. We hear some of your
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HST Protest, Pension Feedback, Competition Phone-in
On April 1, the PEI government will collect HST on electricity. We talk to Islander Bob Baird, who plans on not paying the HST on next month's power bill to protest the province's decision. Should politicians convicted of illegally spending taxpayers' mon
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Pensions for Convicted MLAs, Heart Health, Toll...
The Canadian Taxpayers' Federation wants rules changed that allow politicians convicted of illegally spending taxpayers' money to continue receiving their pensions while serving a sentence. Dr. Beth Abramson debunks myths about heart health. Your thoughts
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North River Rescue, Road Tolls, Tethering and ATV...
A teenager playing on melting pack ice is rescued in PEI. Your calls on proposals to increase tolling on Maritime roadways. Plus, your feedback on our stories on tethering dogs and using ATVs.
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Californian Cats, Tethering and Questions for Our Vet,...
A new shipment of cats and dogs has arrived in the Maritimes from California, and some local shelters aren't pleased. Veterinarian Eric Carnegy takes your calls on tethering dogs and other pet topics. Plus, more hilarious stories on learning a new langua
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ATV Feedback, Learning a Language, Stompin' Tom Farewell
Your feedback on whether maintaining access for ATV users should take precedence over protected wilderness areas. Your stories about learning new languages. Plus, Stompin' Tom's memorial service.
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Edging out ATVs, Environmental Concerns, Mileage and...
ATV operators worry that expanding a wilderness area in Nova Scotia will take away their place to play. The outgoing federal Environment Commissioner takes your calls. Your feedback on gas mileage and pedestrian safety. Plus, send us your pothole stories!
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Gas Mileage Advertising, Pedestrian Safety, Helmets and...
The Automobile Protection Association comments on one man's experience of finding he's not getting the mileage advertised on his new vehicle. Your calls on how to improve pedestrian safety. Plus, helmets may not protect you the way you expect, but an ER doctor says they're still worth wearing.
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Shad Bay Search, EI Feedback, Gail Vaz-Oxlade
Journalist Stephen Kimber looks back at the investigation into Kimberly McAndrew's disappearance in light of a police search of a property in Shad Bay. Your feedback on a hunger strike to protest changes to EI. Plus, your questions on debt for Gail Vaz-Oxlade.
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EI Hunger Striker, EI Meeting, Home Appliances, Stompin'...
A New Brunswick lobster fisherman goes on a hunger strike to protest employment insurance changes. We hear growing concerns from seasonal workers in Cape Breton as well. Aaron Publicover takes your questions about home appliance repairs. And your memories of Stompin' Tom Connors.
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Stompin' Tom Dies, Food Safety, Driving And Dementia...
Legendary Canadian musician Stompin' Tom Connors dies, and we convene a panel to talk about why he struck a chord with Canadians. We hear your renditions of a Stompin' Tom classic. We take your questions about food safety. And your thoughts on dementia and driving.
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Duffy Petition, Driving And Dementia, Tethering...
A PEI man starts a petition asking for a public review to determine if Senator Mike Duffy meets all the requirements to properly represent PEI. We ask: How to know when it's time to take the keys away if a family member is dealing with dementia? Your thoughts on tethering legislation. And your thoughts on teaching kids money management.
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David Bishop, Tethering Legislation, Kids And Money,...
A New Brunswick businessman who organized a private campaign drawing attention to the provincial debt during the last provincial election is in court today for violating the Political Process Financing Act. Animal advocates in Nova Scotia call for anti-tethering laws. We take your questions and comments about kids and financial literacy. And your thoughts on The Gold Digger Clause.
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Gold Digger Clause, Paint Questions, Kim Campbell...
A New Brunswick retiree discovers that an old piece of legislation will keep his spouse from getting his pension if he dies before she does. Paint expert Jim White takes your questions. And your thoughts on Kim Campbell's solution to gender parity in Canadian politics.
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Mike Duffy's Primary Residence, Feedback on EI and...
CBC's James Cudmore gives us an update on the question of Senator Mike Duffy's primary residence. We hear your thoughts on our interview with Human Resources Minister Diane Finley. And Former Prime Minister Kim Campbell takes your calls on how we should encourage more women to pursue politics.
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Minister Diane Finley, Accommodating Parents, Lawyer Jim...
Human Resources and Skills Development Minister Diane Finley tells us more about the federal government's integrity officers and EI reform. Barb Byers is the executive vice president of the Canadian Labour Congress. She takes your calls on how far employers should go to accommodate parents' child care needs. And, Jim O'Neil, a lawyer in Amherst, Nova Scotia, assures us he's alive after a viral rumour of his death.
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EI Uproar, Deer Rescue, Affordable Housing
Protests calling for a change to new EI rules continue in Shediac, New Brunswick. And federal Liberal and NDP politicians ask questions about how the government is handling EI fraud. A Nova Scotia man videotapes an amazing rescue by the Department of Natural Resources of a deer and a fawn on thin ice. And we hear your personal experiences and your solutions for the lack of affordable housing in the Maritimes.
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Doctor Discrimination, Birth Order, Miss Ally And Tea...
New research finds your income level may affect whether or not you can access a doctor in Canada. We speak to the physician who did the study. We take your questions about birth order. And your thoughts on the fishing boat Miss Ally, and tea-drinking.
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Woods Harbour Grieves, EI Feedback, Your Favourite Cup...
We hear from George Hopkins, the father of Joel Hopkins, one of the five missing fishermen on the Miss Ally. Your thoughts on the federal government's decision to make house visits to Canadians on EI. Philip Holmans is the owner of World Tea House in Halifax. He takes your calls on your favourite cup of tea. And we hear some of your thoughts on what NS should do with surplus medical supplies purchased for a potential SARS outbreak ten years ago.
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House Visits to Canadians on EI, Feedback on the Miss...
The federal government is sending fifty officers to 1,200 Canadians on EI to make sure they're following the rules. We talk to an NDP MP in New Brunswick who's critical of these house visits. Chef Craig Flinn takes your calls about guilty pleasures when it comes to food. And we find out what Nova Scotia is planning to do with medical supplies purchased for a potential SARS outbreak ten years ago.
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Demand for Search of Capsized Vessel, Indoor Air...
The families of the fishermen who were on the Miss Ally off Nova Scotia are demanding a search of the hull before it sinks. Your questions on indoor air quality. Plus, your feedback on whether having bigger families is a good idea.
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Safety on Fishing Vessels, Bigger Families, Clubbed...
The Fisheries Safety Association of Nova Scotia comments on what the industry can learn from events like this week's tragedy at sea. Your calls on what would encourage you to have more children. And your feedback on the arrest of three teens in the case of 50 clubbed seals on PEI.
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Missing Fishermen, Volunteer Firefighters, Fracking...
Reporter Phonse Jessome updates us on the search for five young fishermen who have been missing at sea since Sunday. Your calls on recruitment of volunteer firefighters in our rural communities. Plus, your feedback on fracking.
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Police on Bouncers, Legalizing Drugs, and Terry Punch
Police offer their perspective on a Halifax man's story of a possible assault by a bouncer at a bar. Your feedback on legalizing drugs. Plus, we talk genealogy -- and middle names -- with Terry Punch.
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NB Shale Gas Regulations, Legalizing Drugs, Meteor Hit
New Brunswick unveils new rules to regulate fracking. The president of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition takes your calls as we ask: should drugs be legalized? And a meteor explodes over Russia, injuring hundreds of people. We speak to an astronomer about meteors.
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St. FX Tentative Deal, Chocolate, Energy Drinks Feedback
Faculty at St FX University reach a tentative deal with the university administration. We hear from the student union president and from a parent of one of the students. We also hear from university president Sean Riley. Two chocolatiers take your questions about chocolate and hear your favourite chocolate recipes. And your thoughts on energy drinks.
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St. FX Update, Energy Drinks, Slow Fix Feedback
Striking faculty and administration at St FX University began meeting again today. We hear from the head of the students' union at the school. We ask: should there be a ban on the sale of energy drinks to teenagers. And we hear your thoughts on The Slow Fix.
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Two Victories For The Little Guy, Weight Loss Myths,...
Marlene Giersdorf - the PEI woman who has been protesting against new employment insurance rules - has her EI reinstated. A New Brunswick man learns he doesn't have to pay an old welfare debt after all. Dr. Tom Ransom separates weight loss fact from weight loss fiction. And a listener shares a summer poem in the doldrums of winter.
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Pope Resignation, Future of Catholic Church, Dog...
Pope Benedict stunned Catholics around the world today with the unexpected announcement that he is resigning. We speak to the Archbishop of the Halifax-Yarmouth archdiocese. We also speak to scholar David Deane about the future of the Catholic church. And Silvia Jay takes your questions about your dogs' behaviours.
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Duffy Investigation, Cheap Home Heating, The Slow Fix,...
The senate committee investigating the living expense claims of Mike Duffy and 2 other senators passes the matter to external auditors. A New Brunswick company builds homes that can be heated for about $10 a month in winter. Author Carl Honore hears your stories and suggestions on how to slow down. We respond to a listener concerned about CBC's coverage of the Nicole Doucet case. And you help answer more every day science questions.
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Hitman Tape, Mike Duffy Update, Everyday Science
CBC News obtains the video tape of Nicole Doucet telling an undercover officer that she wants her husband killed. We hear some of that, and your comments on this ongoing story. Senator Mike Duffy dodges reporters questions about where he lives, we hear a Made In PEI spoof on this story and speak to its creator. And Mary Anne White answers your questions about everyday science.
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Nicole Doucet Case Goes To RCMP Public Complaints,...
Nova Scotia's Minister of Justice announces that the Commission for Public Complaints against the RCMP will review the case of Nicole Doucet, a woman who says the police didn't answer her calls for help when her husband was being abusive. We also speak to Ms. Doucet's former husband. We ask for your street harassment stories. And your thoughts on Senator Mike Duffy's residency issues, and on winter biking.
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Duffy Investigation, Tax Return Advice, Birds In Winter...
An investigation into living expenses claimed by senators is raising questions about where PEI senator Mike Duffy lives. We speak to a CBC reporter who is looking into the story. We take your questions about this year's tax return. And more of your winter bird sightings and suggestions.
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More Turbine Troubles, Goodbye Penny, Auto Phone-In.
A wind turbine bought for a New Brunswick prison sits idle. We get nostalgic as the penny is officially dropped from circulation. And Doug Bethune takes your automotive questions.
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Dead Seals, Politicians Health, Birds In Winter, Taxes...
A wildlife pathologist confirms that more than 50 dead seals found earlier this week in PEI were clubbed to death. We speak to two Nova Scotia politicians and a journalism professor about how much politicians should be obligated to reveal about their health. We hear about the birds you're seeing this winter. And your thoughts on new tax options in New Brunswick.
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New Brunswick Taxes, Membertou Virgin Mary, Civility...
New Brunswick premier David Alward is giving New Brunswickers a choice when it comes to paying down the debt. We ask the Canadian Taxpayers' Federation to weigh in on the options. A Cape Breton woman says an image that appears to be the Virgin Mary is on her bedroom wall. And your thoughts on civility in the House of Commons.
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Dead Seals, EI Meeting, Civility In Parliament
We speak to a wildlife pathologist who is trying to find out what happened to dozens of seals found dead on a PEI beach. We hear from some frustrated Prince Edward Islanders who attended a meeting to call for a reversal of new EI rules. And NDP House Leader Nathan Cullen takes your calls on civility in the House of Commons.
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Teen Pregnancy, Winter Biking, Strike Opposition Feedback
Teen pregnancy rates are up across the country -- as much as 40% in New Brunswick. We ask a professor to explain the statistics. We hear your winter cycling experiences and tips. And your thoughts on the St. FX professor who opposes the strike at the university.
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Strike Opposition, Abortion Anniversary, Chimney Advice,...
400 faculty and support staff at St. FX University are on strike today. We hear from a professor who's opposed to the job action. Prince Edward Island remains the only place in Canada where women must leave the province to have an abortion. We hear one PEI woman's story. We take your calls on chimney maintenance. And we hear more of your thoughts on EI.
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Missing artifacts, St. FX braces for strike, and...
The CBC's Stephen Puddicombe describes the artifacts that were discovered in a Fall River home. The head of the St. FX student union talks about how students are bracing for a potential strike. And we hear your suggestions on how to recruit and retain doctors in rural communities.
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Employment insurance debate and kids and risk feedback
We hear an update on Marlene Geirsdorf, a Monatgue, P.E.I. woman who is protesting after her employment insurance was cut off because of new rules in the system. Then, Globe and Mail columnist Margaret Wente takes your calls on EI. We ask, what message do you want to send to the rest of Canada about the system? Also, your view on our show about teaching kids about risk.
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Rejected garbage, New Glasgow's new image,...
A man in Lunenburg Country questions if we've gone too far in setting rules for sorting garbage after his trash was rejected several times. We take your calls on parenting tips. Do you think parents are too protective these days? And New Glasgow starts a letter writing campaign after being labelled the worst place to live in Canada.
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New Brunswick bats, how to write a will, and a Maritimer...
A recent census of bats in New Brunswick has revealed shocking problems with the species. Don McAlpine explains why bats are in trouble. Dartmouth's Scott Stirrett found himself a front seat to history when he attended U.S. President Barack Obama's inauguration Monday. And we take your questions on how to write a will.
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Nicole Doucet speaks, home heating tips and the sailors...
A woman who tried to hire a hitman to kill her abusive husband reveals more details of what happened during her marriage. Plus eight sailors stranded in Halifax since December finally start their journey home. And Art Irwin takes your calls on home heating issues.
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Turbine Failure, Marriage Contracts, Idle No More...
A new wind turbine at a community rink in PEI is not delivering the promised savings on electricity. We speak to the president of the rink's board. We get some insight into a whopping spousal support settlement, and take your questions about marriage contracts and prenuptial agreements. We hear your thoughts on the Idle No More movement. And your feedback on food obsession.
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Hitman Decision And Reaction, Home Renovations, Leaf On...
The Supreme Court of Canada overturns the aquittal of a Nova Scotia woman who tried to hire a hitman to kill her husband. We speak to the head of the Elizabeth Fry Society - a group that intervened in the case. We take your questions about home renovations. And experts say a leaf featured on the new Canadian twenty dollar bill is NOT a Canadian maple leaf.
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Turbine Failure, Marriage Contracts, Idle No More...
A new wind turbine at a community rink in PEI is not delivering the promised savings on electricity. We speak to the president of the rink's board. We get some insight into a whopping spousal support settlement, and take your questions about marriage contracts and prenuptial agreements. We hear your thoughts on the Idle No More movement. And your feedback on food obsession.
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Racial Slurs, Day of Action, Food Obsession, Hazing...
A young cashier in New Brunswick is being invited to an aboriginal forgiveness circle after she was accused of making a racial slur against an elderly native woman. The Idle No More movement continues with a Day of Action. We ask: are we too food-obsessed? Your thoughts on Dalhousie University's decision to discipline a hockey team for hazing. And an update on 8 Central American sailors stranded in Halifax.
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Stranded crew, Dalhousie hazing, employment insurance...
Eight crew members on a stranded tugboat in Halifax want to return to their homes in Honduras and El Salvador. We hear about efforts to get them back to their families. We hear your opinions on Dalhousie University's decision to suspend the woman's hockey team after an incident of hazing. And your stories about dealing with the employment insurance program.
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EI Denied, Youth Sentencing, Accents, Wine Store Feedback
A woman from Montague, PEI is protesting outside her local EI office after her employment insurance was cut off under the new federal rules. We speak to the Liberal MP for the area. A young man who committed murder as a teenager is sentenced as an adult. We ask: has your accent ever held you back? And your thoughts on a legal fight between the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation and wine-store retailers.
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Liquor Limbo, First Internet Domain Name, Advice for...
Nova Scotia retailers who allow wine-making in their stores are granted a reprieve from an injunction from the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation. 25 years since UPEI registered the first ".CA" domain name EVER. More of your head lice comments. And ... your questions and advice about booking the perfect winter escape.
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Heritage Fence Battle, Climate Research and Skating...
A Halifax woman fights to keep used needles and other debris off her property. How researchers want to collect data from backyard rinks in the region. And answering your questions and debunking myths about head lice.
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E coli, War of 1812 Coin
There's a new coli outbreak of a dangerous strain in the Maritimes. We take your calls about the bacteria. And a rare, 200 year old coin is found on a beach in Shippagan , New Brunswick.
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Foster Mother Case, Gail Vaz-Oxlade, EI Feedback
A Nova Scotia foster mother who tried to starve an infant in her care is sentenced. Financial advisor and TV personality Gail Vaz-Oxlade takes your questions about managing your money. And we try to answer some of your questions about the new EI changes.
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EI Changes, Pet Advice, Childhood Possessions Feedback
New, controversial employment insurance rules come into effect today. We speak to an academic who believes the system was in need of an overhaul. Veterinarian Dr. Eric Carnegy takes your questions about your pets. And more of your stories about treasured childhood possessions.
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Dal Hazing, Old Toys, Penny & Airline Feedback
Senior members of the Dalhousie University women's hockey team are suspended because of a hazing incident. We speak to a professor who has researched hazing behaviour. We ask for your stories of memorable childhood possessions. Your thoughts on getting rid of the nickel. And more of your airline complaint stories.
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Goodbye Nickel? Airline Complaints, Pay It Forward
A former economist with the Bank of Canada is calling for nickels to go the way of pennies. The one-cent coin is being retired as of Feb. 4th this year. We hear your airline travel complaints and stories. And customers at a Charlottetown drive-thru have been paying for the order behind them as a random act of kindness over the holiday season.
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Visiting Chief Theresa Spence, Paint Expert Jim White...
We check in with Chief Candice Paul of the Saint Mary's First Nation, to hear about the trip she and other Maritime aboriginal activists made to Ottawa. They met with Attiwapiskat Chief Theresa Spence, to support her in her hunger strike. We'll also hear what it takes to be named the No. 1 Canadiens fan, and what that means during an NHL lockout. On the phone-in, Jim White answers your questions on painting and wallpapering.
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New Brunswicker Fasting with Chief Spence, Your...
A man from Elsipogtog, in New Brunswick, is in the tenth day of a fast alongside Chief Theresa Spence of Attawapiskat in Ontario. Photographer Noel Chenier takes your questions on taking excellent photos. Plus, the three Maritime Premiers on some of the biggest issues in their provinces going into the new year.
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Fasting for Chief Spence, Terry Punch, Storm Update
Hundreds of Maritimers started a four-day fast today in support of Chief Spence of the Attawapiskat First Nation in Ontario. Terry Punch takes your questions on genealogy. Plus, Peter Coade gives us the latest on today's snow storm.
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Christmas Card of the Air.
It's our annual Christmas Card of the Air program! Greetings from Maritimers to friends near and far.
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Protests against Bill C-45, drunk driving licence plate...
Aboriginal groups set up highway protests in Nova Scotia, slowing down traffic. Your reaction to a PEI plan for special licence plates for people convicted on drunk driving. And Marjorie Willison has advice for caring for plants over winter AND gardening gift ideas.
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Drunk Driver License Plates, Cocktails, Top Weather...
PEI's minister of transportation considers the idea of special license plates for convicted drunk drivers. We take your questions about Christmas cocktails and mocktails, and hear your favourite recipes. And Environment Canada releases the list of the top weather stories of 2012.
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Sidney Plays! Household Germs, Bar Hours Feedback,...
NHL-star Sidney Crosby plays a game of local ball hockey incognito in Pittsburgh. We take your questions about household germs. Your thoughts on downtown bars closing earlier as a crime reduction measure. And a listener shares a story of generousity.
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Bar Hours, Asbestos, Marijuana Feedback, White Christmas?
Halifax' new police chief wants downtown bars to close earlier as a crime reduction measure. Bar owners are not on board. We take your questions about asbestos in your home and workplace. Your thoughts on proposed changes to the medical marijuana rules in Canada. And Environment Canada makes predictions about Christmas in the Maritimes: white or green?
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Medical Marijuana, Teen Takes Over Bus, Your Vehicle...
Health Canada has proposed new regulations on medical marijuana that would mean patients could no longer grow the drug themselves. A teen in Parrsboro tells us what happened when he took over his school bus as the driver suffered a medical emergency. Plus, automotive expert Doug Bethune takes your questions.
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Teacher controversy ends, village council ditches the...
A community celebrates after a teacher convicted of indecent acts surrenders his teaching license. A New Brunswick village council votes to remove booze from the mayor's office. You share more of your comments about customer service. And holiday recipes with Chef Craig Flinn.
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Teacher Controversy, Customer Service, Welfare Feedback,...
A former teacher and sex offender is fighting for his job back in the classroom. We hear from parents and the school board. You share your comments and complaints about customer service. Your thoughts on welfare overpayment - 15 years later. And your Christmas disaster stories.
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Welfare Overpayment, Dog Behaviour, Parking Anger...
A New Brunswick man gets a letter from the province stating that he owes money from a welfare overpayment dating back 15 years. Dog behaviour expert Silvia Jay takes your calls. And your thoughts on Smart car parking.
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Parking Anger, Christmas Disaster Stories, Drug Testing...
Drivers respond angrily to a woman who's found a creative way to park her Smart car in downtown Halifax. Comedian Bette MacDonald joins us to take your calls about Christmas "disaster stories". And your thoughts on random drug and alcohol testing at work.
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Random Drug Tests, Single Stigma, Charlo Feedback,...
The Supreme Court of Canada hears a case today that could determine whether random drug and alcohol testing will be allowed in the workplace. We ask: is there a stigma to being single? Your thoughts on town councillors drinking in the mayor's office. And an update on a night-time driving ban for young drivers in New Brunswick.
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Town Council Drinking, Wildlife Questions
The new mayor of Charlo, New Brunswick has resigned because he says he's been unable to stop the practice of drinking in the mayor's office after council meetings. We hear from his deputy mayor as well. And wildlife biologist Bob Bancroft takes your questions.
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Doctor Billing Questions, Dangerous Driving, Miraculous...
New Brunswick's auditor general revealed that more than a dozen doctors were paid more than one million dollars each in one year. We put the numbers in context. We hear which bad driving habits irritate you most. A young New Brunswick hockey player makes a miraculous recovery. And your thoughts on a drunk driving sentence in PEI.
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Impaired Driving Sentence, Prostitution
A PEI man with multiple drunk driving convictions is sentenced today. We hear from the widower of the victim in that fatal accident. And we'll ask: should prostitution be decriminalized?
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Nighttime Driving Ban, Art Irwin, Facebook Feedback,...
MADD Canada is unhappy that the government of New Brunswick has decided that drivers who have had their license for a year should be allowed to drive at all hours. Home heating expert Art Irwin takes your questions. Your feedback on Facebook privacy. And more of your thoughts on the money vs. vacation debate.
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Facebook Photo Warning, Plumbing, End of Movember
RCMP in PEI inform a Summerside family that a photo of their 6-year-old daughter was uploaded from their Facebook page to a website viewed regularly by pedophiles. Plumbing expert Fred Walsh takes your questions. And we bid adieu to "Movember".
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Delisle Warrants, Smoking Feedback, Sleep, Money Vs....
Search warrants unsealed today show that spy Jeffrey Delisle could have been stopped a year earlier. Dr. Rachel Morehouse takes your questions about sleep. Your thoughts on smoking in hospitals. And we ask: what would you prefer - time off, or better pay?
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Moncton Transit, Hospital Smoking, Illegal Dumping and...
A 5-month long public transit strike in Moncton ends. A member of the Moncton Transit Citizens Action Group weighs in. We ask: should our healthcare facilities accommodate smokers? Your thoughts on illegal dumping. And more of your bravery stories.
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Illegal Dumping, Bravery Stories
A Truro, Nova Scotia is fed up with the loads of construction debris being dumped on his land. He wants strict penalties and better enforcement of those breaking the rules. And we hear your stories of bravery -- along with our guest Giller nominee and columnist Russell Wangersky.
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Bus Driver Update, Gerry Dee, School Bus And Shoddy Mom...
A citizens group starts a Facebook page in support of Heather Vidito. She's the Nova Scotia school bus driver who lost her job after using foul language while breaking up a fight on the bus. Comedian Gerry Dee joins us to take your calls on stories from the classroom. And your thoughts on the school bus driver and shoddy moms.
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Bus Driver Language, Political Cartoon Feedback,...
A bus driver is suspended after video of her breaking up a fight between students on her school bus, while swearing, is aired on YouTube. We talk to a spokesperson for the Halifax Regional School Board about the incident. You share your feedback about a political cartoon that came under fire by one of it's targets. And Aaron Publicover answers your questions on appliance repair.
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Cartoon Concerns, Franchise Advice, More Stain Tips
NSGEU President Joan Jessome says a recent editorial cartoon depicting her climbing out of bed with NS Premier Darrell Dexter is sexist and offensive. But cartoonist Michael deAdder says that wasn't the intention, and she wasn't singled out because of her gender. Franchise law expert Tony Wilson gives our listeners advice on franchising. And you share more stain removal tips every butler should know.
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Ottawa refuses to ban a generic version of Oxycontin
despite a request for a delay from a group of provincial and territorial health ministers. We speak Nova Scotia's Dave Wilson. Butler Charles MacPherson takes your calls on household cleaning and stains. And your thoughts on beer companies sponsoring public, family-oriented events.
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Oland Pulls Events Sponsorship, Winter Tires,...
Oland Brewery withdraws sponsorship of Halifax city events amidst a controversy over whether companies that sell alcohol should put money into family-oriented events. Richard Russell answers questions about winter tires. More fundraising feedback. And a listener pitches an idea.
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Power of Public Opinion, Sh*tty Mom, Fundraising/Lobster...
After a public outcry, an elderly American senior who had been forced to leave Canada is granted a temporary residence permit. We discuss the power of public opinion. We ask you to tell us about your "bad" parenting moments. The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation responds to listeners' complaints. And your thoughts on lobster license transfers, and job interviews.
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Grand Manan Fishermen, Job Interviews, Deportation and...
Lobster fishermen in Grand Manan are upset about lobster licenses being transferred off the island, and they're asking the federal fisheries minister to step in. We ask about your job interview experiences. And your thoughts on the deportation of an elderly American woman, and "Christmas Creep".
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Deportation, Christmas Creep, Fundraising Feedback
An American woman living in Nova Scotia who is caring for her Canadian friend is forced to leave the country. We speak to her lawyer. We ask about "Christmas Creep" — how early is too early to get festive? And your thoughts on annoying fundraising tactics.
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No Gas Tax, Annoying Fundraising, Remembering Janice...
The Mining Association of Nova Scotia believes that the industry should NOT pay fuel taxes. We find out why from Sean Kirby, the Association's Executive Director. What fundraising tactics annoy you? We take your calls. And remembering long-time Maritime Noon contributor Janice Murray Gill.
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White Point Opens, Pet Advice with Dr. Carnegy,...
White Point Beach Resort celebrates it's opening, exactly one year after a devastating fire. We speak with owner Robert Risley. Veterinarian Dr. Eric Carnegy answers questions about pet health on our phone in. And what makes you happy? We share your calls and emails.
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Veteran Gets Medals Back, Happiness, Knit Poppy...
Disabled veteran Dennis Manuge will have his medals returned to him later today by MP Peter Stoffer in a ceremony in Halifax. He tells us what this day means, three years after he sent his medals back to the Governor General in frustration. What makes you happy? Happiness expert Catherine O'Brien of Cape Breton University takes your calls. And the knitting club that was asked not to knit poppies earlier this week is asked to take on another task - knitting scarves, hats and mittens for...
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Osama Video, Science Questions, Weight Bias and Poppy...
We hear more about a controversial video made by soldiers at CFB Greenwood which shows a member of the military making terrorist jokes. We take your questions on every day science. And your thoughts on weight bias and knitted poppies.
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PNP List, Knitted Poppies, Weight Bias
After a court battle, the government of PEI finally releases a list of companies that received money through the controversial Provincial Nominee Program. A knitting club in Fredericton is ordered to stop knitting poppies. We ask: have you been judged unfairly because of your weight?
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Parking for Women, Shaming Update, Personal Directives,...
Fredericton's deputy mayor is raising the idea of designated parking spots for women only. Parents of a man charged in neighbourhood break-ins call for understanding. You share your experiences and questions about personal directives. Your advice to keep poppies pinned, and a New Brunswick connection to Brett Wilson.
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Poppy Protocol, Brett Wilson, Body Checking Feedback
Poppies are prevalent on lapels everywhere just before Remembrance Day. We look at the do's and don'ts of wearing a poppy. Brett Wilson - formerly of The Dragons' Den - takes your calls on money, success, and happiness. And your thoughts on banning body checking for young hockey players.
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Hockey Fiasco, Doctors and Body Checking, Internet...
Some strange developments are emerging in the story of the effort to unionize junior hockey. We'll get an update. The Canadian Pediatric Society is recommending that body checking not begin until young hockey players are at least 13. We ask for your internet dating stories. And your thoughts on new mandatory language tests for Canadian citizenship applicants.
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Lost Rings, Citizenship Language Rules, Ghost Stories
A woman from New Minas, Nova Scotia loses her valuable rings in a compost bin, and the local waste management company helps her find them. We hear that story. We ask: should we demand that newcomers speak better English or French? And your ghost stories.
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Hockey Complaint, Dramatic Escape, Ghost Stories
A Halifax hockey player has filed a complaint for unpaid wages against the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. We'll hear from a lawyer for a group that is looking to unionize junior hockey. A Moncton woman who was held for 26 days tells how she escaped her captor. And your ghost stories.
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Kidnapping Story, Cancer Questions
A Moncton woman who survived almost a month of confinement and sexual assault is now speaking about her ordeal almost 3 years after it happened. We'll hear part of her story. Oncologist Dr. Rob Rutledge takes your questions about cancer.
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HMS Bounty, Hurricane Sandy, Automotive Advice,...
The Nova Scotia-built replica of HMS Bounty sinks, and a rescue operation is underway. We get the latest, and speak to one of the dozens of tradespeople who helped build her 52 years ago. We get an update on how Hurricane Sandy will affect the Maritimes. Doug Bethune answers your automotive questions. And your feedback on how couples divide up the chores at home.
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Impaired Driving, Sharing Household Chores, A Dog Votes,...
The Supreme Court of Canada overturns the impaired driving conviction of a Quebec man who fell asleep in his parked truck. We'll discuss what the decision means. We ask: Does your spouse do his/her fair share around the house? A dog manages to vote for the next leader of The New Brunswick Liberal Party. And your feedback on reduced rail service in the Maritimes.
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Caffeine Intoxication, Food Waste, Last Train, Jury &...
An unusual diagnosis is being used today in a Nova Scotia court room: caffeine intoxication. We look at the implications. Passenger rail service is cut in the Maritimes, starting this weekend. We speak to the vice president of Transport Action Atlantic. We ask: what are you doing to reduce food waste? And your thoughts on keeping the French language alive.
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Census Language Data, Jury Duty, Seal Cull and Cod Worm...
New language data from Statistics Canada shows French is struggling to hold its own in Canada. We speak with a language rights expert and the Acadian Society of New Brunswick. We ask: what's wrong with jury duty? And your thoughts on the seal cull and cod worms.
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Seal Cull, Christine Sinclair
Dalhousie University Biologist Jeff Hutchings explains why a proposed seal cull may not do anything to help cod stocks. Soccer superstar Christine Sinclair takes your calls on the sport, her career and the experience of winning a bronze medal at the 2012 Olympic Games.
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Stephen King, Sea Lice Feedback, Hypersexualized Kids
Teacher Sarah-Jane Smith and student Matthew Bayer share their close encounter with Stephen King at Sussex Regional High School. Your thoughts on sea lice and Sobeys' decision to pull whole Atlantic salmon from their shelves. And our phone in focuses on the hypersexualization of kids.
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Sea Lice Furor, Exclusion Agreements for Gamblers,...
Sobeys has removed whole Atlantic Salmon from its shelves after photos of sea lice removed from the product are posted on Facebook. We talk to a scientist and a marketing expert about that decision. A conversation about whether casinos should be held responsible for gambling losses if they don't enforce self-exclusion agreements. And your feedback on feline candidate Tuxedo Stan's run for mayor
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Public Shaming, Painting Advice, Tuxedo Stan
A Nova Scotia man mobilizes his community to take a stand against a series of break-ins in his community. Paint expert Jim White takes your calls. And a cat is running for mayor in upcoming Nova Scotia municipal elections. We speak to Tuxedo Stan's owner.
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Dangerous Crosswalks, Backyard Composting, Cyberbullying...
A Riverview NB Mom shares her concerns about a dangerous crosswalk in her neighbourhood, and RCMP offer advice for getting across safely. Paul Arnold of Acadia University shares advice and answers your questions on backyard composting. And we share your feedback on bullying online.
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NB Fracking Reports, Fracking Feedback, Pediatric...
We get more detail on Dr. Elish Cleary's report and recommendations for the NB government on fracking, and we hear more of your feedback on the issue. Pediatric dentist Dr. Ross Anderson takes your questions on children and dental health.
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Shale Gas Report, Remembering Amanda Todd, Genealogy...
The first of two reports on shale gas development is released in New Brunswick, and Reporter Rachel Cave brings us the latest. Amanda Todd of BC died last week in an apparent suicide, just a month after posting a video on YouTube chronicling her dealings with bullies. We speak to her aunt Leana Todd about her efforts to organize two memorials in Amanda's memory.
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EI Crackdown, Science of Smell, Queering Education...
MP Mark Eyeking tells us about the impact that an EI crackdown is having on seasonal workers in small communities north of Cape Smokey in Cape Breton. Dr. Emad Massoud answers your questions on your sense of smell - or lack of it. And we get your feedback on queering education.
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Air Canada Allergy, Queering Education, Feedback
An Air Canada passenger is denied boarding on a flight from St. John's to Halifax because she didn't warn them in advance of her anaphylactic allergies. Terrah Keener from Mount Saint Vincent University explains the concept of Queering Education on our phone in. And you share your feedback on Islamophobia, Plan B and Crime.
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Spy Pleads Guilty, Islamophobia
A former naval intelligence officer pleads guilty to spying in a Halifax courtroom. We speak to Doug Saunders - the author of "The Myth of the Muslim Tide" and ask: Is Islamophobia spreading? Do non-Muslims fear the Muslim community?
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Plan B Protest and Reaction, Dog Behaviour, Crime...
Roy Johnstone share his version of events, after protesters get close to heavy equipment at the Plan B site in PEI. Silvia Jay shares her advice on dog behaviour. And you share your thoughts on crime coverage in the news.
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PEI Highway Protest, Crime Coverage, Buying Beef,...
A group on PEI has temporarily shut down an unpopular highway construction project. We hear why the plan is so controversial. A listener takes issue with crime coverage on the show. Maritime meat vendors are taking pains to convince customers to buy local beef in the wake of the e.coli outbreak. And Marjorie Willison takes your gardening questions.
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Manhunt Ends, Electronic Monitoring, Amazing Seal, Cost...
Ontario police find the body of the man they believe to be the second suspect in a case involving the sexual assault of a Nova Scotia teenager. We ask: would the use of more electronic monitoring reduce crime? A man visiting from China befriends a seal in Halifax. And calculations on the cost of heating.
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Beef Recall, Confinement Case, Home-Heating Advice,...
We explore how the largest meat recall in Canadian history is affecting consumer confidence. We bring you an update on a 16-year old boy who escaped after being confined and sexually assaulted. Home-heating advice from Art Irwin. And why the word "ghoti" is pronounced "fish".
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Internet Black Widow Charged, Spelling, Raylene Rankin...
The woman known as "the internet black widow" is charged with attempted murder. We speak with two people who have been victimized previously by Melissa Anne Weeks. We take your questions on spelling. And we hear some of your Raylene Rankin memories.
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NS Suspect Arrested, Remembering Raylene, Healthy School...
Ontario Provincial Police arrest one of two suspects in a Nova Scotia confinement and sexual assault case. Cape Breton Songwriter Leon Dubinsky shares his memories of Raylene Rankin. And nutritional consultant Wendy MacCallum shares her tips for healthy school lunches your kids will eat.
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Release Rules, Home Renovation Advice, Scent & Memory...
The two men who are charged with confining and sexually assaulting a 16-year old boy are still at large. We explore how the justice system determines how someone accused of a crime is released from custody. Our home renovation experts take your calls. And we hear more about your favourite scents and the memories that go with them.
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Man Helps Rescue Teenager, Bottled Water Feedback, Scent...
A Nova Scotia man helps a teenager who escaped - after being held against his will for two weeks. We hear your feedback on banning bottled water. And we hear about your favourite smells and the memories associated with them.
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New Brunswick Language Debate, Banning Bottled Water,...
The People's Alliance of New Brunswick calls for an open debate about language issues in the province. As the Halifax Regional School board prepares to vote on a bottled water ban, we ask: can we live without it? And a community stewardship association in Nova Scotia is in a race against the clock to save an island from developers.
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Government Bailouts, David Suzuki, and Hospital Smoking...
People in the Strait region of Nova Scotia have lived through an emotional few days as a paper mill deal faltered, and was then revived. We explore the question of governments bailing out industries. Internationally renowned scientist, environmentalist, and broadcaster David Suzuki takes your calls. And your thoughts on smoking in hospitals.
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Bank Inspector Scam, Happy Maritimers, Perfectionism,...
A scam is swindling hundreds of seniors across the country - including those here in the Maritimes. We hear from the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. A new report finds Nova Scotians are the happiest of all Canadians. Dr. Gordon Flett takes your calls on perfectionism. And we hear more hospital smoking feedback.
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Smoking in Hospitals, 95-Year-Old Moose Hunter, Plumbing...
Capital Health is being told to provide onsite smoking facilities at the East Coast Forensic Hospital in Halifax. We talk to CEO Chris Power. A 95-year old Nova Scotia woman bags a moose! Fred Walsh takes your plumbing questions. And Santa calls talk-back.
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EI Changes, Inclusive Education, Your Feedback on Organ...
MP's offices around the region are being flooded with calls because of changes to employment insurance. We'll speak to a worker who's frustrated with the new rules. We ask: should classrooms include students of all abilities? And your feedback on organ donation, and a revised 'Twas The Night Before Christmas.
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Census Data on Families, Presumed Consent, A New Version...
New data from Statistics Canada shows that the definition of the family is changing. We ask if our organ donation system should be changed to the presumed consent model. 'Twas The Night Before Christmas gets a make-over. And we hear your thoughts on mandatory pay-at-the-pump legislation.
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Gas & Dash, Wildlife Expert Bob Bancroft, Roundabout...
The death of a gas attendant on-the-job in Ontario has prompted new calls for mandatory pay-before-you-pump legislation. We'll speak to two Nova Scotia gas retailers. Bob Bancroft takes your questions about wildlife. Your suggestions and stories on roundabouts.
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Apple Prices, Roundabouts
An apple shortage in Ontario is affecting prices here. We speak with a Nova Scotia farmer. We ask for your opinion on roundabouts. And we hear a roundabout-related April Fools' Day joke.
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NHL Lockout Looms, Gardening Advice, Feedback on Chores
With an NHL lockout looming, Hockey Night in Radio's Gord Stellick shares his perspective on what this might mean for the season, and the fans. Marjorie Willison answers your gardening questions. And what is the value of chores in your home? You share your thoughts in response to our interview on kids and chores.
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Pink Shirt Day Turns 5, The Value of Chores, Salt...
Travis Price, the co-founder of the anti-bullying campaign known as "Pink Shirt Day", visits the school of a young Nova Scotian girl who's started a campaign of her own. We ask for your thoughts on how important chores are for kids. And we hear your opinions on regulating salt in processed food.
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Report on University Administrators' Salaries, Salt,...
A new report reveals the surprising salaries being paid out to Nova Scotia university administrators. We hear from the group that put the report together. Is it time to regulate salt in processed food? And your wasp stories and suggestions.
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Looking at Solutions to Flooding, Your Wasp Stories and...
Floodwaters in Truro are receding, but the causes remain. Nova Scotia's premier says he's ready to look at solutions. Your stories about wasps, and questions about how to cope with them. And your thoughts on Maritime culture.
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Flooding in Truro, Local Food Feedback, and What Is...
Torrential rains in PEI and Nova Scotia cause widespread flooding. We speak with the Colchester Emergency Measures Organization, and hear a rescue story. Your feed back on local food. And we ask: What is Maritime Culture?
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Flooding story
Donna Munro from Marshalls Corner outside Truro told Maritime Noon host Norma Lee MacLeod how she had to leave her home by canoe this morning due to flooding in the area. Meteorologist Kalin Mitchell is watching the rainfall counts.
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Investing in a Yarmouth Ferry, Arguments Against The...
The Nova Scotia government says it's ready to reinvest in a ferry service between Yarmouth and the US. Anti-locavore author Pierre Desrochers takes calls on the 10,000-Mile Diet.
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How Class Sizes Affect Learning. Advice on How to Cope...
The cap of Nova Scotia class sizes has been increased. We hear how larger classes can affect learning. Labour lawyer Scott Sterns gives advice on how to cope with being fired. Your feedback on public investment in art and Canada's spanking laws.
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Norovirus in the Maritimes, Canada's Spanking Law,...
Food services at a PEI resort shuts down due to a norovirus outbreak. The Canadian Medical Association Journal weighs in on spanking. And we ask: should we invest in public art?
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Nutrition in Organic Food, Automotive Advice
A new study finds that organic food does not provide more vitamins and nutrition than conventional produce and meats. We talk to a professor of nutrition about the implications. And our automotive expert Doug Bethune answers your questions on automotive maintenance and repair.
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CMA on Fracking, University Drinking Feedback, Gardening...
Canadian Medical Association President Anne Reid shares her thoughts on what should be included in health studies involving fracking. You share your thoughts on tighter controls around drinking on university campuses. And our gardening expert Marjorie Willison takes your calls.
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Acadia Drinking Strategy, Science of Everyday Life,...
Acadia releases its new strategy for tackling binge drinking on campus. We get an overview and reaction from an addictions counsellor. Mary Anne White answers your questions about the science of everyday life. And you share your thoughts about financial support for our amateur athletes.
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Stolen Monkey, Connaughton Fundraiser, Advice on Wells
The General Manager of the Magnetic Hill Zoo tells us about the theft of a squirrel monkey. Jared Connaughton reacts to a planned fundraiser on PEI to help support his training. And George Somers shares his advice on maintaining a private well.
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Springsteen Concert Success?, Pet Advice, Missing...
A veteran concert promoter shares his thoughts on the success of the Springsteen concert and the size of the crowd. Dr. Eric Carnegy answers your questions on pet health. And Norma Lee reports that she saw very few jellyfish at the beach this summer, and asks if you noticed the same.
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Bus Access Denied, Buying a Car, More Missing Jellyfish
Lauri Noye was denied access to a Metro Transit bus, after a driver decides the doctor's note she had explaining her need for a seizure alert dog to stay with her at all times. We talk to Lauri and a spokesperson from Metro Transit. George Iny of the Automobile Protection Association offers advice on buying a car. And where have the jellyfish gone? You share your sightings.
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Lance Armstrong Reaction, Education Feedback, Chef Craig...
The organizer of the 2012 Cape Breton Classic bicycle race reacts to Lance Armstrong's decision to stop fighting doping allegations. Your feedback on education priorities in the Maritimes. And Chef Craig Flinn shares his ideas (and recipes!) for your summer garden bounty.
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Carole Olsen, Teacher-Targeted Bullying, Household Tips
Carole Olsen, the new Deputy Minister of Education for Nova Scotia, talks about the challenges ahead. Your feedback to our interview on teacher-targeted bullying. And home economist Reena Nerbas shares her household tips for everyday dilemmas.
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McAdam Water Woes, Teacher-Targeted Bullying, Feedback...
Mayor Frank Carroll shares the latest on the well water woes that have been plaguing the small town of McAdam, New Brunswick. Teacher Robert Smol talks about teacher-targeted bullying in schools. And you share your thoughts on the Newpage deal and wind farms on PEI.
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PEI Wind Turbine Fight, Edible Plants, Newpage Deal...
Residents of Hermanville and Clear Springs in PEI say they don't want a proposed wind farm in their community. Marian Munroe, Curator of Botany at the Nova Scotia Museum, shares her tips on harvesting and eating wild plants. And you share your feedback on Nova Scotia's financial package for the Newpage mill.
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Multi-Million Deal for Newpage, Heating and Cooling...
Nova Scotia announces a $124 million financial package to help support the idled Newpage Mill. Jean Laroche brings us an update. Our heating and cooling expert Art Irwin answers your questions. And we hear more of your feedback on our "Come from Away" attitudes.
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Regional Bus Service, Come From Away Feedback, Gardening...
The Owner of Trius Tours tells us about his hopes for a regional bus service. Your share your thoughts on the Mayor of Calgary's comments about the Maritime Come From Away attitude. And our gardening expert Marjory Willison takes your calls with your questions on the garden.
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Come From Away Attitude, Advice on Poisons, Significant...
Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi shares his thoughts on the "come from away" attitude he sees in the Maritimes, and how it's holding us back. Kim Sheppard of the Nova Scotia Poison Control Centre shares advice on handling poisons and what to do in a potential poisoning situation. And Deborah Skilliter, Curator of Geology at the NS Museum of Natural History, talks about Superstar, the most significant fossil find in NS in recent history.
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Catastrophic Drug Coverage in NB, Water Safety, Food for...
New Brunswick and PEI are the only two provinces in Canada without catastrophic drug coverage. We speak to the head of the Canadian Cancer Society of New Brunswick about why that needs to change. Paul D'eon, Director of Lifesaving Services with Lifesaving Nova Scotia shares his tips on water safety. And you share your thoughts on veterans, food and MP Peter Stoffer.
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Veteran Food Complaints, Tips for Running, Happy Meal...
Veterans at Camp Hill in Halifax say the food isn't good enough. MP Peter Stoffer visits the hospital and shares his findings. Dr. Chris Milburn and Erin Forsey share their tips on running, for beginners to experts. And a new study finds that the lure of toys actually does help children make better food choices.
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Weight Misconceptions, Painting Advice
Is being overweight the new normal? A new survey finds that most Canadians don't believe they have a weight problem, even when they do. We talk to the outgoing head of the Canadian Medica Association about the issue. And our paint expert Jim White answers all of your painting questions.
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Perth-Andover Relocation, Respect in Sport, Gardening...
Aug 10th, Perth-Andover's Flood Victims Committee calls on the provincial government to relocate homes in the community flood zone. Your thoughts on how we should bring respect back into sports. And gardening expert Marjorie Willison provides her advice on your green thumb dilemmas.
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Lobster Dispute, Acadian Bus Feedback, Respect in Sport
An industry observer shares his thoughts on the simmering lobster fishery dispute between New Brunswick and Maine. You share your thoughts on the end of Acadian bus service. And a conversation with Darren Cossar and Katherine Morrow on respect in sport.
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Acadian Cuts, Appliance Repair, Boredom Busters
Reaction from Marcus Garnet, Vice-President Atlantic for Transport Action Canada, on the surprise announcement that Acadian Bus Lines will stop running Nov. 30. Your appliance repair questions answered by our expert Aaron Publicover. And listeners share their suggestions for bored kids.
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Federation of Rural New Brunswickers, PEI Student Loan...
The Federation is Rural New Brunswickers has been growing quickly over the last few weeks. We speak to founder and Interim Chair Art MacKay about it's goals. You share your thoughts on PEI's decision to drop interest rates on student loans to zero. And Michael Ungar takes your calls on kids and boredom.
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PEI Student Loans, Canada Post Feedback, Cocktails and...
Friday August 3rd, PEI's Minister of Education talks about his province's plan to cut student loan interest rates to zero. You share your thoughts on changes to rural mail service by Canada Post. And ideas for summer cocktails and mocktails from award-winning bartender Bruce Jenner.
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