Maritime Noon

Nancy Anningson who is the director of operations and development with the Ecology Action Centre discusses why she's disappointed the NS government has backed off from bringing the Coastal Protection Act into effect. Senator Brian Francis discusses renaming the Confederation Bridge to Epekwitk Crossing as an act of reconciliation. And on the phone-in: Dana Calder-Boutillier - the "Coupon Nannie" - provides advice on saving money on groceries.

The CBC's Brett Ruskin spent time today at Victoria Park in Halifax and at the Grand Parade. He reports live from the Grand Parade about today being the day people have been asked to vacate 5 tent encampments in the city. Chief Darlene Bernard speaks about her uncle, George James Sark, known as Jim, who passed away last week at 84. And on the phone-in: Jim White provides advice on painting and staining.

The Maritimes are bracing for a stormy weekend as two systems are on their way. After three weeks of stormy weather, crews in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality continue to clean up and prepare for this next round. And on the phone-in: automotive expert Doug Bethune takes your car repair questions

The CBC's Nancy Russell speaks with two women on PEI who are originally from Lviv, Ukraine. They recently travelled back to their home country with their ESL teacher. They were upset to see so many changes after two years of war. And on the phone-in: We speak with Dimitri Pavlounis from the group CIVIX about better ways to teach Civics in school.

On Sunday evening, a tent at an encampment in Saint John, NB, burned. Staff Sergeant Sean Rocca explains how new video footage suggests the fire was intentional. Trish Carter becomes the new postmaster in Belle River, PEI. And on the phone-in: Veterinarian Dr Karyn Steele answers your pet care questions.

Melanie Vautour who's the executive director of Fresh Start Services in Saint John, NB, speaks with the CBC's Rhythm Rathi about a fire that caused four people to flee a tent in the city over the weekend. And on the phone-in: Appliance repair technician, Aaron Publicover, answers your questions.

We hear concerns that the coming federal Pharmacare legislation will fall short of the universal, comprehensive drug plan promised. And on the phone-in, Niki Jabbour on starting seeds and prepping new gardens.

We hear about a forum happening this Saturday on PEI, hosted by The Coalition for the Protection of PEI Lands. And on the phone-in, a paleontologist and a geologist take your questions about fossils and Maritime pre-history!