Maritime Noon

On the phone-in: Callers interact with our entertainment mavens, Lisa Buchanan and Lisa Hrabluk, to discuss good TV shows and movies to watch over the holidays. And off the top of the show, we speak with economist Trevor Tombe from the University of Calgary. His new research puts the Maritimes at the bottom of the list for GDP of all Canadian provinces and US states.

On the phone-in: Our conversation today is about sex trafficking in the Maritimes. Our guests are Sergeant Jeff MacFarlane -- the unit manager for the Provincial Human Trafficking Unit of the RCMP in NS. Our other guest is Mia Suokonautio -- the Chief Executive Officer of the Y-W-C-A Halifax. Off the top of the show, Vanessa Tynes also shares her personal story of being sex trafficked.

On the phone-in. Registered dietitian Brittany Brown answers listeners' questions about nutritious foods that boost your immune system. And off the top of the show, CBC meteorologist Tina Simpkin provides details about the looming rain and snow storm in the Maritimes. We also hear about Christmas decorations in North Rustico, PEI.

On the phone-in: Christine McLean from Mount St Vincent University talks about good choices for toys for the holiday season. Listeners call and share their memories of toys from their childhood. And off the top, we hear from Patrick Gillespie in Moncton who's concerned about property crime in the city.

On the phone-in: Barry Walker and Eric Murphy provide advice to listeners about heating and ventilation systems such as heat pumps. And off the top of the show, Fredericton Police Chief Gary Forward discusses the latest data on overdose calls and deaths. The numbers show they have tripled since 2023.

On the phone-in: Jocelyn Covert and Meghan Skerry share excellent book suggestions for holiday gifts or simply to enjoy yourself. And off the top of the show, we hear about an event in Saint John to educate people how to save money on groceries. We also hear from Jesse Wright who's the "Uptown Fridge Guy" in Saint John.

On the phone-in: The conversation is about coping with grief. Our guests are Mary Ellen MacDonald and Roy Ellis. And off the top of the show, we speak with retired CBC host, Norma Lee MacLeod. She talks about the legacy of champion curler and retired journalist, Colleen Jones.

Today's phone-in: Our thrifting experts share their top tips on shopping second-hand and vintage this Christmas. And off the top, the National Farmers Union shares their proposal for ensuring farmers a guaranteed annual income of at least $50,000.

On the phone-in: Paint & stain expert, Jim White, gives advice to listeners to help with their projects. And off the top of the show, the CBC's Brett Ruskin reports from Gunning Cove, NS, about the start of the lobster season in LFA 33 & 34. We also hear a report from Moncton about the 150th anniversary of the fire service there.

On the phone-in: Gardening expert Niki Jabbour takes gardening questions. And off the top of the show, we hear from Glooscap First Nation Chief, Sidney Peters.He discusses how the band is investing in renewable energy. And we also hear about Tony's Music Box in Fredericton which is closing

On the phone-in: The show broadcasts from the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation in St Peter's Bay, PEI. We hear from experts about what the current science tells us about how climate change is affecting people and places in the Maritimes...AND the ways we can adapt.

On the phone-in: We're talking women's hockey with Karissa Donkin, CBC Sports reporter and author of "Breakaway: The PWHL and the Women Who Changed the Game". And off the top, we hear about a study that suggests young people are feeling stressed about their future and having difficulties accessing mental health support.

On the phone-in: We discuss the challenges of making a later-in-life career change. Our guests are Michael Tutton and Jeff Lanthier. And off the top, we hear from people in New Glasgow, NS, about some of the problems connected to Viola's Place, the town's homeless shelter. We also hear about Maritime Noon's plan to do a live show on PEI on Thursday about climate change.

On the phone-in: Aaron Publicover takes your calls and questions on appliance repair. And Anita Maxwell shares her experience of watching son, Brett Lauther, win the Grey Cup from their hometown of Truro, NS.

On the phone-in: Jess Ross, author of "Rise: A devotion to whole grains" answers questions about baking bread. And off the top of the show, we hear from John Herron, New Brunswick's Minister of Natural Resources. He speaks about the Sisson mine near Stanley, NB. And we also hear about an event at UPEI called "Find Your Indigenous Path".

On the phone-in: the list of nation-building projects sent to the Major Projects Office is expected to grow. Dalhousie University associate professor Robert Huish discusses what kind of projects should be considered. Off the top of the show: the past president of the Nashwaak Watershed Association shares his environmental concerns about the Sisson Mine possibly being on the list of future projects

Today's phone-in: exercises that help you avoid falls: Laura Lundquist answers all of your physiotherapy questions. But first, a new start-up in the Maritimes plans to support local farmers and food producers, and a historic PEI boxer gets overdue recognition.

Today's phone-in: Lawyer Jessica Lyle takes your calls and questions about wills and estate planning. But first, Ken Hynes on his new book "Service and Sacrifice: Extraordinary Nova Scotians in the Great War."

On the phone-in: Gardening expert Niki Jabbour answers listeners' questions. And off the top of the show, we speak with Josh Oulton from Taproot Farms in Port Williams, NS. He explains why NS farms are trying to raise money for Jamaican farm workers whose families and properties were damaged by Hurricane Melissa. We also hear from Kris Vascotto about some research published earlier this week about microplastics in lobster meat

On the phone-in: Listeners call to share their views of the new federal budget. Our guest is Alex Marland. He's a professor in the department of Politics at Acadia University, and holds the Jarislowsky Chair in Trust & Political Leadership. And off the top of the show, we hear about an event in New Brunswick where people from the Under One Sky Friendship Centre in Fredericton launched a birch bark canoe. And we also hear about a beaded poppy event on PEI.