Maritime Noon

by CBC

<p>Maritime Noon is a one-hour program devoted to delivering informative reports and interviews which explore issues that are of interest to Maritimers. Join host Bob Murphy weekdays from noon to 1 p.m.</p>

On the phone-in: Listeners have their questions answered about foraging for food. And off the top, we talk about community events where people are raising concerns about uranium mining in NS
Jun 5, 2025 – 00:52:59
On the phone-in: Psychiatrist Dr Jackie Kinley takes calls from listeners about the best advice they got during a time of change. And off the top, we hear about overweight trucks going over the Macdonald Bridge in Halifax.
Jun 4, 2025 – 00:53:15
On the phone-in: Listeners call with questions about data breaches and fraud. And off the top, we hear some testimony today at a legislative committee in Halifax where NSP officials discuss the data breach.
Jun 3, 2025 – 00:52:34
On the phone-in: Experts answer questions about artificial intelligence. And off the top, we speak with Chuck Chiasson, New Brunswick's Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, about the Centennial Bridge in Miramichi.
Jun 2, 2025 – 00:52:59
On the phone-in: Appliance repair technician, Aaron Publicover, answers questions. And off the top, we hear an update about the bridge project in Miramichi, NB. Locals want to maintain a sidewalk.
Jun 1, 2025 – 00:52:48
On the phone-in: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers listeners' questions. And off the top, we hear an update about a wildfire burning in Framboise, Cape Breton. We speak with Lois Landry and Scott Tingley.
May 29, 2025 – 00:52:54
On the phone-in: Listeners call and share their thoughts on the Alberta separation movement. And off the top, we talk with Dr Kara Thompson about the NS government's upcoming survey on where alcohol can be sold.
May 28, 2025 – 00:52:40
On the phone-in: Nathaniel Pearre from Dalhousie University answers questions about EVs. And off the top, we hear about changes at Lakeside Beach on PEI.
May 27, 2025 – 00:52:42
On the phone-in: Our experts, Eric Murphy and Barry Walker, answer questions about heat pump systems. And off the top, we hear about a decision on NDAs by the Anglicans in NS and PEI.
May 25, 2025 – 00:52:17
On the phone-in: Jim White provides advice to listeners for painting & staining projects. And off the top of the show, we speak with meteorologist Tina Simpkin about the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
May 22, 2025 – 00:52:44
On the phone-in: We ask listeners how they think the relationship between Canada and the US has changed. And off the top, we hear about a trial in Halifax connected to a psychedelic substance called ayahuasca.
May 21, 2025 – 00:52:37
On the phone-in: Christine McLean from Mount St Vincent University discusses the impact of coddling a child. And off the top, we hear about a federal court challenge with the aim of protecting the endangered piping plover.
May 20, 2025 – 00:52:24
On the phone-in: Automotive expert, Doug Bethune, answers questions on car repair. And off the top, we speak with Louis Philippe Gauthier from the CFIB about another possible labour disruption at Canada Post.
May 19, 2025 – 00:52:36
On the phone-in: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers questions. And off the top, we hear from the president of the NSGEU about the recent parking problems for hospital staff in NS.
May 15, 2025 – 00:52:25
On the phone-in: Genealogy expert, Lesley Andrerson, answers questions about researching your family tree. And off the top, we speak with Marie Wilson from the T-R-C about her book tour of the Maritimes.
May 14, 2025 – 00:52:36
On the phone-in: What impact are cell phones having on young people? And how effective are cell phone bans in schools? And off the top, we hear from high school students in Halifax about their phone usage.
May 13, 2025 – 00:52:46
On the phone-in: Experts answer questions about inflammatory bowel disease or I-B-D. And off the top, we speak with a postdoctoral researcher at Dalhousie University about the tuna fishing industry.
May 12, 2025 – 00:52:37
On the phone-in: Dog behaviour expert, Silvia Jay, makes her final appearance on the show before retiring and moving away. And off the top, we hear about a woman whose house was damaged by Fiona in 2022.
May 11, 2025 – 00:52:46
On the phone-in: We discuss possible solutions in the Maritimes to provide housing to people who are currently homeless. And off the top, we hear about a proposal in Fredericton for greater density in College Hill.
May 8, 2025 – 00:52:37
On the phone-in: Bird expert, Diane Leblanc, provides information about bird watching and bird species. And off the top, we speak with the CBC's Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon for an update on the mystery disease in NB.
May 7, 2025 – 00:52:43
On the phone-in: Lawyer Jessica Lyle answers questions about wills and estate planning. And off the top, we hear about the drones that are being used in the search for two children in Pictou County, NS.
May 6, 2025 – 00:52:39
On the phone-in: Automotive expert, Doug Bethune, answers questions about car repair. And off the top, we speak with the CBC's Brett Ruskin in Pictou County, NS, about the two missing children.
May 5, 2025 – 00:52:53
Today's phone-in: Aaron Publicover on appliance repair. And first, Trump's proposed tariffs on movies produced outside the US.
May 4, 2025 – 00:52:23
On the phone-in: gardening expert Niki Jabbour. And first we hear about the struggles around creating free parking at hospitals in Halifax.
May 1, 2025 – 00:52:30
On the phone-in: Two people knowledgeable about solar panels answer the listeners' questions. And off the top, we discuss JetBlue's announcement to cancel plans to fly between Halifax and Boston due to a drop in tourism.
Apr 30, 2025 – 00:53:01
On the phone-in: Steve Aiken, a professor of audiology, answers listeners' questions about hearing loss. And off the top, we discuss the topic of climate change and how it didn't come up much during the federal election.
Apr 29, 2025 – 00:52:34
On the phone-in: Are you seeing signs of increasing income inequality in your community? And off the top of the show, we speak with Meredith Ralston from MSVU about the results of the federal election.
Apr 28, 2025 – 00:53:06
On the phone-in: Experts Barry Walker and Eric Murphy answer questions about heat pumps and other heating and cooling systems. And off the top, the CBC's Brett Ruskin reports live from a polling station in Halifax.
Apr 27, 2025 – 00:52:37
On the phone-in: We ask our listeners for their feedback on the issue of immigration. And off the top, we hear from people in Louisbourg, Cape Breton, who wish cruise passengers could more easily visit the town.
Apr 24, 2025 – 00:52:47
On the phone-in: Political scientist, Erin Crandall, discusses the upcoming federal election and callers share their views on what's motivating them to vote. And off the top, we hear from a woman in Halifax who was injured in a hit and run.
Apr 23, 2025 – 00:52:30
On the phone-in: Veterinarian Dr Karyn Steele provides advice to pet owners about the health of their animals. And off the top, we speak with a professor at Mount Allison University about DDT levels in New Brunswick lakes.
Apr 22, 2025 – 00:53:00
Today's phone-on: Wildlife biologist Bob Bancroft. And we hear about a new "tip-free" restaurant in Halifax.
Apr 21, 2025 – 00:52:36
On the phone-in: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, provides advice to listeners. And off the top of the show, we talk with David Chaundy from the Atlantic Economic Council about interprovincial trade.
Apr 16, 2025 – 00:52:36
On the phone-in: Physiotherapist Laura Lundquist provides advice to listeners about injuries. And off the top, we hear from PEI artist, Christopher Griffin. His painting called The Crossing caused some controversy at AVC.
Apr 15, 2025 – 00:52:39
On the phone-in: Paint and stain expert, Jim White, provides helpful advice to listeners. And off the top, we hear about a woman in New Brunswick who has been searching for her brother in Moncton who's experiencing homelessness.
Apr 14, 2025 – 00:52:24
On the phone-in: Automotive expert, Doug Bethune, answers listeners' questions. And off the top of the show, we hear an update on the MSX parasite in oysters on PEI.
Apr 13, 2025 – 00:52:31
Today's phone-in: Dan Monk and Deneika Coakley take your home renovation questions. Candidates in Nova Scotia's largest riding debate how to address issues around affordability and cost of living
Apr 10, 2025 – 00:52:58
On the phone-in: What's got you fired up to vote? With only a few more weeks left of campaigning, we take your calls on the issues that matter most to you in this second of three phone-ins on the upcoming federal election.
Apr 9, 2025 – 00:53:03
On the phone-in: Paul Arnold from Acadia University answers questions about composting. And off the top, we hear how lemongrass is a deterrent to ticks. And parents in Moncton complain about a school bus driver.
Apr 8, 2025 – 00:52:54
On the phone-in: 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 discusses today's snowstorm.
Apr 7, 2025 – 00:54:12
On the phone-in: Our topic is cancer and listeners share their stories. And 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 elver fishery in NS.
Apr 6, 2025 – 00:53:09
On the phone-in: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, provides advice to listeners. And off the top of the show. we speak with Lana Asaff, a senior economist with the Atlantic Economic Council about US tariffs.
Apr 3, 2025 – 00:53:09
We hear from a woman in Cape George, NS, who got photos on her security cameras of two men who stole a church bell from the property of Holy Rosary Church on Monday. Today's show is curtailed by a network special.
Apr 2, 2025 – 00:23:50
On the phone-in: How accessible is your community in the Maritimes for people with disabilities? And off the top, we hear about a new app that translates the language of chickens. We also hear about a chicken shortage.
Apr 1, 2025 – 00:53:05
On the phone-in: Pharmacist Graham MacKenzie answers questions about medications and supplements. And off the top, we hear about Worrall's Furniture in Fredericton that's closing after 52 years.
Mar 31, 2025 – 00:52:32
On the phone-in today: Listeners call to share their travel stories -- whether they be about epic travel adventures or a disastrous trip from day one. And off the top, we hear about an interfaith conference in Wolfville that has been postponed.
Mar 30, 2025 – 00:52:33
On the phone-in: public transit. Plus, the earthquake in Myanmar and controversy surrounding a Charlottetown homeless shelter.
Mar 27, 2025 – 00:52:52
Today on the phone-in: We hear from listeners about the issues they're most concerned about in this federal election. Our guests are political scientist Jamie Gillies from UNB and Aengus Bridgman from McGill University.
Mar 26, 2025 – 00:52:48
On the phone-in: Nathaniel Pearre from Dalhousie University answers questions about EVs. And off the top, we hear your feedback about a flag controversy with the South Shore Regional Centre for Education in NS
Mar 25, 2025 – 00:52:17
On the phone-in: nutrition. But first, flags cause a flap at some NS schools, and Adrienne Arsenault takesThe National on the road.
Mar 24, 2025 – 00:52:40