Maritime Noon

On the phone-in: wills and estate planning lawyer Jessica Lyle takes your questions. Plus, there's been a breakthrough in research into a devastating oyster parasite called MSX, and two Bluenosers won Academy Awards last night.

On the phone-in: Automotive expert, Doug Bethune, answers listeners' questions about car repair. And off the top of the show, the CBC's Nancy Russell tells us about the 75th anniversary of the Easter Beef Show in Charlottetown.

On the phone-in: We speak with our guest, Jodi Ploquin, about the problem of physician burnout and how it can be addressed. And off the top, we hear an update from PEI about the departure of Melanie Fraser as CEO of Health PEI. We also hear your feedback on arts programs in communities.

On the phone-in: Our guests are Chris O'Neill in NS, Megan Stewart in PEI and Julie Whitenect in NB. They discuss the importance of arts programs in Maritime communities. Our listeners share their thoughts too. And off the top, we hear from concerned parents whose kids attend Pine Ridge Middle School. And we also hear feedback on bullying in schools.

On the phone-in: Carl Duivenvoorden in NB and Brian McKay in NS answer listeners' questions about solar panels. And off the top, we hear from NS Premier Tim Houston who's walking back some of the budget cuts. We also hear about a disturbing case of bullying at a school on PEI.

On the phone-in: Appliance repair technician, Aaron Publicover, answers listeners' questions. And off the top of the show, we speak with Raymond Plourde from the Ecology Action Centre about the proposed budget in NS and its potential effects on forestry practices.

On the phone-in: Our guest is George Iny from the Automobile Protection Association. And off they top of the show, we speak with Sean Brillant. He is a senior conservation biologist at the Canadian Wildlife Federation. He discusses proposals in the US to no longer require large ships to slow down in some areas.

On the phone-in: Author and cartoonist, Susan MacLeod, discusses her book project where she's compiling stories of compassion in the health care system. She's looking for stories where compassion was shown or was notably lacking. And off the top of the show, we hear from Maryam Kareem of Halifax who is stuck in Qatar because of the war in the MIddle East.

On the phone-in: We discuss the topic of affordable housing in the Maritimes. Our guest is Michael Kabalen who's the executive director of the Affordable Housing Association of NS. And off the top of the show, we speak with Chief Terry Paul from Membertou First Nation about the RCMP raids yesterday of cannabis businesses in Indigenous communities.

On the phone-in: We discuss social media addiction among young people. Our guests are Jenna Poste from Unplugged Canada and Kelly Lamrock, New Brunswick's Child and Youth Advocate. Off the top of the show, we hear from Trent Vichie. He's the CEO of EverWind Fuels. He discusses new funding for a large wind energy project in NS.

On the phone-in: We're joined by two cast members from This Hour has 22 Minutes -- Stacey McGunnigle & Aba Amuquandoh. This show is CBC TV's longest running comedy show. This week marks the show's 700th episode. We ask listeners what happens when you examine the lighter side of the news. And off the top, we discuss the US and Israeli attack on Iran. We talk to Robert Huish, the associate dean of research in the faculty of social sciences at Dalhousie University

On the phone-in: Our guest is paint and stain expert, Jim White. And off the top of the show, we hear an update about the restoration of the Centennial Bridge in the City of Miramichi, NB. We also hear an update about policing in the Town of Kensington, PEI.

On the phone-in: We ask listeners: What would improve your quality of life? Our guests are Danny Graham -- chief engagement officer with Engage Nova Scotia and Dr Gaynor Watson-Creed who is the board chair. Listeners share their thoughts on what would improve their quality of life in their community.

On the phone-in: Our conversation is about the rise in online gambling. Our guest is Rob Csernyik in Saint John, NB. And off the top of the show, we speak with Linda Rafuse about the closure of 12 museums in NS including Perkins House Museum in Liverpool. We also hear your feedback on telecom complaints.

On the phone-in: Maritime Noon teams up with Asha Tomlinson from CBC's Marketplace to discuss the rise in complaints about telecom companies and the lack of service. We're also joined by Mohammed Halabi, director and founder of MyBillsAreHigh.com. Listeners calls and share their stories.

On the phone-in: Energy advisor Barry Walker answers questions about heat pumps and other heating systems. And off the top, we speak with meteorologist Tina Simpkin about today's snowstorm. We also talk with Myranda Miller from Maritime Travel about the violence in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and the travel advisories.

On the phone-in: Our guests, Pam Sullivan and Adam Cheeseman, share positive stories about climate change. Listeners also weigh-in with their comments. And off the top, we speak with Amy VanderHeide.who's the Chair of the Chicken Farmers of Nova Scotia. She speaks about two confirmed and one suspected case of avian flu in backyard flocks.

On the phone-in: Veterinarian Dr. Karyn Steele answers listeners' questions about pet health. And off the top, we hear from Christine Saulnier -- the Nova Scotia director of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. She discusses the group's latest report card on child poverty.

On the phone-in: appliance repair technician Aaron Publicover. Off the top - power grids are nearing capacity, what can we do? And we hear the voice of Eddie Carvery, who protested for 60 years to fight for compensation and a public inquiry for the people of Africville.

On the phone-in: It's income tax season. Tax specialist Jennifer Dunn takes your questions about what you have to declare and what you can claim.