Maritime Noon

On the phone-in: Veterinarian Dr Karyn Steele gives advice to pet owners about the health of their animals. And off the top of the show, we talk with professor Josh Kurek from Mount Allison University about the high levels of DDT in New Brunswick lakes. His latest research was published in the scientific journal, PLOS One.

On the phone-in: Wildlife biologist Bob Bancroft takes your calls about creatures and behaviour you're spotting in the wild. But first, we hear about a new restaurant in Halifax where you are NOT allowed to tip your servers

On the phone-in: As we head into the Easter weekend, gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers questions to help listeners plan their dream garden this season. And off the top, we talk with David Chaundy from the Atlantic Economic Council about boosting interprovincial trade.

On the phone-in: Physiotherapist Laura Lundquist gives advice to listeners about injuries. And off the top of the show, we hear from PEI artist, Christopher Griffin, about his painting "The Crossing" He resigned as artist-in-residence at the Atlantic Veterinary College after he was asked to take it down.

On the phone-in: Paint and stain expert, Jim White, provides helpful advice to listeners. And off the top of the show, we hear from a woman from Belleisle, NB, who has been searching for her brother in Moncton who's addicted to drugs and is experiencing homelessness.

On the phone-in: Automotive expert, Doug Bethune, answers listeners' questions about their cars, trucks and SUV's. And off the top of the show, the CBC's Nancy Russell provides an update on the MSX parasite in oysters on PEI.

On the phone-in: Dan Monk and Deneika Oakley take your questions about home renovations. Candidates in Nova Scotia's largest riding get riled up about affordability and cost of living at a debate held by CBC Cape Breton. Plus, a few emails about the most important issues for you in this federal election.

Today's phone-in: Our second of three phone-ins on what matters most to you in this upcoming federal election. We check in and see how Maritimers are feeling during this unusual race. Political science professor Tom Urbaniak joins us to take your calls.

On the phone-in: Paul Arnold who teaches at the Ivan Curry School of Engineering at Acadia University answers listeners' questions about composting. And off the top of the show, we speak with Nicoletta Faraone from the Chemistry Department at Acadia University about a new study that shows that ticks are repelled by lemongrass. And some parents in Moncton, NB, complain about a school bus driver.

On the phone-in today: Jennifer Dunn from BDO Canada answers listeners' questions about filing their 2024 income tax return. And off the top of the show, meteorologist Ryan Snodden provides the details about today's snowstorm and the upcoming forecast. And we hear your feedback on cancer treatments.

On the phone-in: Our topic is cancer and listeners share their stories. The guests are oncologist Dr Bruce Colwell and former cancer patient, Ruby Gulliver. Off the top of the show, we hear from a woman in Antigonish County who recovered a stolen church bell. And we hear an update about the difficulties with the spring elver fishery.

On the phone-in today: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers listeners' questions. And off the top of the show, we speak with Lana Asaff, a senior economist with the Atlantic Economic Council about US tariffs. The retaliatory tariffs are causing a great deal of economic uncertainty.

In a curtailed edition of Maritime Noon, off the top of the show, we hear from Kate MacEachern in Cape George, NS. She got photos of two men who stole a church bell from the property of Holy Rosary Church on Monday. PEI sees more efforts to encourage "buy local". And also on PEI, more women are entering the trades.

On the phone today: How accessible is your community in the Maritimes for people with disabilities? And off the top of the show, we hear from a researcher at Dalhousie University who's looking into the language of chickens. We also hear about a chicken shortage.

On the phone-in: Pharmacist Graham MacKenzie answers questions about medications and supplements. He also discusses the measles vaccine. And off the top of the show, we hear about Worrall's Furniture and Appliances in Fredericton that's closing after 52 years in business.

On the phone-in: Listeners call to share their best and worst travel stories. Our guests are Lorn Sheehan from Dalhousie University and Frances Gertsch, a senior travel advisor with Stewart Travel Group in PEI. And off the top of the show, we speak with Rob Hankinson about the postponement of a conference in Wolfville this summer. The North American Interfaith Network conference has been postponed due to the political climate in the US and peoples' reluctance to travel across borders.

Today's phone-in: we take your calls on your community's public transit. But first, a Maritimer in Thailand who felt the 7.7 earthquake that hit Myanmar, and we hear both sides of the fight over a provincially-run emergency homeless shelter on PEI.

Today on the phone-in: Our listeners share their views on the issues of greatest concern in the federal election. Our guests are political scientist Jamie Gillies from UNB and Aengus Bridgman who's the Director of the Media Ecosystem Observatory and an Assistant Professor at the Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University.

On the phone-in: Our guest is Nathaniel Pearre, who's a research fellow at Dalhousie University studying electric vehicles in the renewable energy storage lab. He answers questions about EVs. Off the top of the show, we hear your feedback about a flag controversy associated with the South Shore Regional Centre for Education. And councillors in Charlottetown, PEI, vote to close the province's homeless shelter and outreach centre on Park Street.

Today's phone-in: a registered dietitian takes your nutrition questions. Plus, CBC News Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault is on the road, and flags are causing a flap at South Shore, NS schools.