Maritime Noon

On the phone-in: loneliness can have a profoundly negative affect on our health. We'll discuss with Dr. Ami Rokach and France Connor about how we can manage it more effectively. And off the top of the show, we hear from Rev. Jivaro Smith from Saint Thomas Baptist Church about how the community is coming together to mourn after a double homicide in Halifax on New Year's Eve. 

On the phone-in: Wildlife biologist Bob Bancroft answers questions about animals and birds. And off the top of the show, we hear the first interview of 2025 with New Brunswick's new premier Susan Holt. She speaks with the CBC's Jacques Poitras.

Dec. 31, 2024: Today's phone-in: the biggest stories of the year! And off the top, David Myles sings and writes about Santa never bringing him a banjo for Christmas. We meet 14-year-old Noah Collicott, who gifted David a whimsical homemade banjo for the holidays! 

Today's phone-in: Plane passenger shares firsthand account of fiery landing at the airport in Halifax. A recently published book shares stories about a life protecting Mi'kmaq burial sites. And appliance repair technician Aaron Publicover joins us.

Today on the phone-in: Holiday greetings on the air! Our annual holiday tradition - listeners call and send best wishes to loved ones near and far.

Today on the phone-in: Automotive expert Doug Bethune takes your calls and helps solve your vehicular mysteries.

On the phone-in: Experts Barry Walker and Eric Murphy answer questions about heat pump system and other methods of heating. And off the top of the show, we speak with CBC meteorologist Ryan Snodden about the upcoming snow storm. We also hear your feedback on traditional recipes.

On the phone-in: veterinarian Dr. Karyn Steele answers your questions, including how to protect your Christmas tree from your cats. And off the top of the show, we hear from the founders of the Down East Food Collective in Montague, P.E.I. and how they're cooking up food and ideas for food security. 

On the phone-in: Author, Jan Feduck, discusses her book, "Dining Out With History: At Atlantic Canada's Historic Sites" Listeners call with their cherished old-time recipes. Author Simon Thibault also shares some of his favourites. And off the top, we speak with Barry Ogden in Saint John, NB, about the replica of the tall ship, Marco Polo. It will be installed at Long Wharf.

On the phone-in: Eric Morice from Halifax Public Libraries and Meghan Skerry from Daisy Mae Books in Summerside, PEI, recommend good books to read or give as gifts for the holidays. And off the top of the show, we speak with Tatamagouche sculptor, Sydney Blum, who mailed two art pieces to Montreat in October. They went missing in the mail and ended up being found at a Krazy Binz store in Hamilton, ON. She's hoping to get them back.