Maritime Noon

Barry Walker, who's an energy advisor, provides advice about heat pumps as well as heating and cooling systems. And off the top of the show, we hear about the construction of the new medical school in Charlottetown as well as a new mural at the Fredericton public library by Wolastoqi artist, Emma Hassencahl-Perley.

Today's phone-in is with dog behaviour expert, Sivlia Jay. Off the top of the show, we speak with Tonya Wmmer from MARS about a dead humpback whale in the Stewiacke River. And Dr Tracy Fisher with the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association talks about changes coming August 1st for dog owners who travel to the US.

Sascha Gordon and her husband run Boonoonoonoos -- a restaurant in Charlottetown that serves Caribbean food. Sascha talks with us about her concerns for her family back in Jamaica with Hurricane Beryl hitting the island today. And on the phone-in: Niki Jabbour answers gardening questions.

In Southwest NS, Hemlock Wooly Adelgid has been killing hemlocks. Last Fall, an experiment was launched that saw the importation of Laricobius beeles from BC. Laricobius beetles eat Hemlock Wooly Adelgid. Dr Lucas Roscoe from Natural Resources Canada provides an update on whether the Laricobius survived the winter in NS. People on PEI are organizing events for the 150th anniversary of the birthday of L.M. Montgomery. And on the phone-in: Diane Leblanc answers questions on birding.

We hear your thoughts (loud and clear) on yesterday's interview about noisy vehicles. And on the phone-in, automotive expert Doug Bethune diagnoses your car troubles.

Councillor David Hickey in Saint John, NB, says a number of residents are concerned about excessively loud motorcycles and vehicles. He's investigating improving the city's noise bylaw. On PEI, the Royal Canadian Mint launches a new coin to celebrate L.M. Montgomery. And on the phone-in: Horticulturalist Todd Boland provides advice on shrubs and vines.

Marc Mes, who's the deputy commissioner of Canadian Coast Guard programs, discusses how the Coast Guard is reducing carbon emissions. People on PEI work to maintain lighthouses. On the phone-in: Veterinarian Dr Karyn Steele. And in New Brunswick, two youths are hired to be River Keepers on the Saint John River.

An immigration lawyer weighs in on a recent NS labour board decision in favour of temporary foreign workers. And on the phone-in: we share recommendations for great summer reading!

Have you ever tried to bike 600km? Well about two dozen Nova Scotians did this past weekend as part of the LOCOmotion 600 endurance event. Organizer and participant Ashleigh Myles tells us about the event and what's next for this active group of cyclists. And on the phone-in: Our repair expert Aaron Publicover answers your questions. 

The CBC's Brett Ruskin reports from Shubenacadie, NS -- the site of the former residential school -- on National Indigenous Peoples Day. Melissa Peter-Paul on PEI plans SafeTEA sessions with Aunties. And on the phone-in: Niki Jabbour provides gardening advice.