Maritime Noon

On the phone-in: Naturalists Jon Stone and Jeff Domm discuss their new book "The Nature-Friendly East Coast Garden" and they also answer listeners' questions. And off the top, we speak with Moe Qureshi from the Conservation Council of NB about a spike in emissions in NB in 2024.

On the phone-in: We speak with Emily Rae, who's a senior financial planning advisor with CI Assante Wealth Management Ltd in Halifax. She talks with listeners about teaching young people about money. And off the top of the show, we talk with Devin Casario who's the executive director of the Association of Nova Scotia Museums. He discusses how 5 or 6 museums that lost their funding in February will now get some funding from the Communities Museum Assistance Program.

On the phone-in: Gardening expert Niki Jabbour answers questions to help make your garden epic this season. And off the top of the show, we hear from some politicians on PEI who comment on a the situation of Sidney MacEwen who's a cabinet minister and also a lobster fisherman.

On the phone-in: Jennifer Dunn from Doane Grant Thornton in Charlottetown answers questions about filing your income tax return. And off the top, we hear from Martin Mallet of the Maritime Fishermen's Union about the Spring lobster season.

On the phone-in: We speak with Lynda Monk who's co-editor of the book "The Great Book of Journaling: How journal writing can support a life of wellness, creativity, meaning and purpose". And off the top of the show, we hear from a farmer in central New Brunswick who's concerned about the ongoing dry conditions.

On the phone-in: We discuss yesterday's three byelection wins for the Liberals with Alex Marland from Acadia University. And off the top of the show, we talk with MP Chris d'Entremont who represents the riding of Acadie - Annapolis. He addresses the recent floor crossings.

On the phone-in: Automotive expert, Doug Bethune, answers questions from listeners about their vehicles. And off the top of the show, we speak with Julia Kent from CAA about a survey by Transport Canada, asking people about headlights that are overly bright.

On the phone-in: Appliance repair technician Aaron Publicover answers listeners' questions. And off the top of the show. we hear from politicians on PEI who have voted to cover the cost of ambulance trips associated with organ donation.

On the phone-in: Two nurse practitioners answer questions about their scope of practice. Our guests are Nancy Clark and Ellen Christie. Listeners also call and share their experiences with nurse practitioners. And off the top of the show, the CBC's Luke Ettinger reports on a large fire that destroyed three buildings in downtown New Glasgow, NS.

On the phone-in: Wildlife biologist Bob Bancroft answers listeners' questions about animals and birds. And off the top of the show, we hear about the uncertain future of Keltic Lodge in Ingonish, Cape Breton.

On the phone-in: Experts Laura Tamblyn Watts and Janice Keefe share advice on helping aging parents. And off the top of the show, we speak with the mayor of Miramichi, NB, Adam Lordon, about the closure of the Centennial Bridge until December 1.

On the phone-in: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers listeners' questions about gardening. And off the top of the show, we speak with the CBC's Michael Gorman who attended a news conference in Windsor, NS today about the aging aboiteau there and the highway twinning project.

On the phone-in: Our guest is Jax Irwin who makes prank phone calls to people in the Maritimes. Listeners share their stories of the best April Fool's Day pranks they've ever pulled. And off the top of the show, the CBC's Blair Rhodes reports on the illegal cannabis products that were seized from cannabis stores. The products are similar to food products. And we also hear about a live cam on an eagle's next in Cape Breton.

On the phone-in: Paint and stain expert, Jim White, answers listeners' questions. And off the top of the show, we speak with Stéphane Sirois who's the executive director of Feed NB, New Brunswick's largest food distribution network to food banks and soup kitchens in the province. He comments on the rise of gas and diesel prices and the effect on operations.

On the phone-in: Our guest is Sparky Smith, a recognized expert on dog psychology and behaviour. She answers listeners' questions about their pets.And off the top of the show, we hear from PEI Premier Rob Lantz. Over the weekend, he dismissed Gilles Arsenault from cabinet and the PC caucus. We also hear why potato growers are facing a challenge now that more people are on GLP-1 weight loss drugs.

On the phone-in: Heat pump experts, Barry Walker and Eric Murphy, take questions from listeners. And off the top of the show, we speak with the CBC's Jacques Poitras about bill 23 which didn't pass in the New Brunswick legislature yesterday.

On the phone-in: Authors Jane Doucet and Joanne Gallant share their personal stories in advance of a panel discussion this weekend in Halifax called "Motherhood and Otherhood". We also hear from author, Lindsey Harrington. Listeners share their stories too. And off the top of the show, we hear about a housing project in Sydney at Tartan Downs. And New Brunswick MLA's will vote today on Bill 23 -- legislation for a healthy environment.

On the phone-in: We speak with Denise Brushett and Heather Pearce about their recent scientific expedition to Antarctica. Listeners ask their questions. And off the top of the show, we hear from Mark Hemmings in Saint John who ran the Fundy Footpath in 17 hours. The CBC's Gareth Hampshire also tells us about special ski equipment for people with disabilities.

On the phone-in: Nathaniel Pearre answers questions about electric vehicles. And off the top of the show, the CBC's Shaina Luck reports on a young woman who was in foster care. She supports the idea of extending supports to people to the age of 26. And we hear from a man in Scotland who found a message in a bottle from the Maritimes.

On the phone-in: Pharmacist Graham MacKenzie answers questions about medications and supplements. And off the top of the show, we hear about feedback from children in care on New Brunswick's child welfare system. And we also pay tribute to Maritime Noon's hiking expert, Michael Haynes. Michael, who write many books, died suddenly in Halifax late last week.