Maritime Noon

Melanie Vautour who's the executive director of Fresh Start Services in Saint John, NB, speaks about a deadly tent fire that killed two homeless people in the city yesterday. Roxanne Carter-Thompson who's with the Adventure Group talks about the Outreach Centre moving over the weekend in Charlottetown. And on the phone-in: We discuss the effects and diagnosis of endometriosis.

Denise Miller who lives on the Kingston Peninsula of NB explains how the stormy weather over the weekend has washed out roads and driveways. An official in Richmond County, Cape Breton, speaks about coastal development. And on the phone-in: Lawyer Jessica Lyle gives advice on will and estate planning.

Tina Simpkin updates us on wild weekend weather, and we hear Nova Scotia's preparation for another fraught wildfire season. And on the phone-in, Aaron Publicover on appliance repair. 

David Mitchell, the mayor of Bridgewater, NS, reacts to the news that his town's 7-screen Cineplex theatre will close at the end of April. He hopes a new project can go into that space. Students at UNBSJ discuss bed bugs on campus. And on the phone-in: Jim White gives advice on painting and staining.

A shortage of nurses impacts working conditions in Nova Scotia and has a union leader calling for wholesale change. Your talkback calls from our EV episode And on the phone-in, Veterinarian Dr Karyn Steele returns to take all your questions about your pet's health.

Our listeners call to discuss the musicians in the Maritimes who they think deserve more recognition. Our show today is about the Juno Awards which are in Halifax this week. Our guests are Rich Aucoin, Laura Simpson and Eva George as well as a quick appearance by Jah'mila. 

Melissa Labrador fills us in on plans for a new Mi'kmaw conservation mosaic, and we get an update on the man walking across PEI for the homeless. And on the phone-in, Nathaniel Pearre is back to talk EVs.

We get the details about a new affordable and supportive housing project in Cumberland county. And on the phone-in, automotive expert Doug Bethune takes your vehicle-related questions.

A non-profit that recycles ghost fishing gear may lose their funding, and single mothers are facing illegal housing discrimination. And on the phone-in, we talk hiking in the Maritimes.

Susanna Fuller shares why she supports the closure of the elver fishery. We hear your talkback about spanking. And on the phone-in, online gender-based violence and digital sexual harassment