Maritime Noon

On the phone-in: Our guests are Janice Maloney, executive director of the Mi'kmaq Rights Initiative in Nova Scotia -- or KMK -- and Jenene Wooldridge, executive director of L'nuey on PEI. We discuss the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. And off the top, Dave Corkum, the mayor of the Municipality of the County of Kings talks about the wildfire burning near Lake George, NS. We also hear about the Mawi'omi Centre at UPEI.

On the phone-in: Experts Eric Murphy from Halifax Heat Pumps and Electrical and energy efficiency advisor Barry Walker answer questions about heat pumps and other heating and cooling systems. And off the top, we speak with Tonya Wimmer, executive director of the Marine Animal Response Society about three stranded sperm whales off the coast of PEI. And we also hear about the only grocery store in Salisbury, NB, burning down.

On the phone-in: Author and gardening expert Niki Jabbour answers questions from listeners. And off the top of the show, we speak with Debbie Lowther at VETS Canada about a break-in at the charity's offices in Dartmouth. Thousands of dollars of gift cards were stolen. And we also hear about a new agreement between the Wolastoqey Nation in NB and the provincial government of the sharing of tax revenue from tobacco, gas and fuel

On the phone-in: We discuss PCOS -- polycystic ovarian syndrome. And off the top, we talk with Mike Cavanagh at St FX about this weekend's upcoming appearance of Team Canada at the women's world cup of rugby. 

On the phone-in: Dr Godon Gubitz who is a physician and neurologist with the NS Health Authority answers questions about medical assistance in dying or MAiD. And off the top of the show, we hear an update from Saint John, NB, about the housing options for the homeless. And we also hear about a new tour at Basin Head Beach on PEI.

On the phone-in: Dr Annlee Coakley is our guest as we discuss the challenges for newcomers and refugees who need medical care. And off the top, we hear about the City of Saint John's plans to bring in red zones where tent encampments can't be located. We also hear about the end of the burn ban on PEI.

Today's phone-in: Deneika Coakley and Dan Monk take your calls on home renovations. But first, members of the Youth Climate Assembly and Senator Mary Coyle on Canada's first citizens' assembly on climate solutions. 

On the phone-in: Expert Jim White gives advice to listeners for painting and staining projects. And off the top of the show, we hear about a proposed new golf course in Cumberland County, NS. And we also hear about the Terry Fox run on Sunday which will cause the closure of the Confederation Bridge on Sunday from 6am to 1pm.

On the phone-in: We speak with Andrew MacDougall, author of the report, "Dismantling the Attention Economy".He explores the repercussions of the addictive nature of social media and other platforms. And off the top of the show, we hear from a man who is an alleged victim of abuse at the youth correctional facility in Waterville, NS. 

On the phone-in: Author Greg Mercer talks about his new book, "The Lobster Trap" and answers questions and comments from listeners about the industry. And off the top, we hear from the NS RCMP about Operation Headwind. A former swim instructor at the NS Youth Centre in Waterville faces 66 charges. And we also hear from an advocate on PEI who says temporary foreign workers are not getting much work at seafood processing plants.