Maritime Noon From Cbc Radio (highlights)

On the phone-in: Pharmacist Graham MacKenzie gives advice to listeners about medications and supplements. And off the top, the CBC's Gareth Hampshire speaks with senior crown attorney Brian Cox at the sentencing hearing in Barrington provincial court for a 23 year-old man in connection to the Barrington Lake wildfire two years ago.

On the phone-in: Our guests are Dr Shawna O'Hearn and Dr Maria Migas. They are the co-founders of The Menopause Society of NS and they are hosting The Menopause Show in Halifax on Friday. They answer questions about menopause. And off the top of the show, we hear from Duff Conacher, the co-founder of Democracy Watch. He comments on the new rules in NS regarding complaints against municipal politicians.

On the phone-in: Anthony Taylor who's an associate professor of Forest Ecology and Management at the University of New Brunswick, shares advice for managing your woodlot in an era of climate change. And off the top of the show, Lanna Campbell from the Nature Conservancy of Canada on PEI talks about a plan to preserve land near Murray Harbour.

On the phone-in: Wildlife biologist Bob Bancroft provides information and answers questions about animals, birds and amphibians in the Maritimes. And off the top of the show, we speak with Jana Ray who's the COO of CanAge, an advocacy group for seniors in Canada. A report out today from CanAge finds the Maritimes provinces rate the best in the country for seniors who need access to vaccines.

On the phone-in: Gardening expert Niki Jabbour answers questions from listeners and provides tips about Autumn bulb planting. And off the top of the show, we speak with Kevin Strooband who's the chief inspector with the Nova Scotia SPCA. The organization has seized more than 130 animals over the last two months.

On the phone-in: Ryan Groombridge from Force Radon Solutions gives advice on testing for radon in your home. And off the top of the show, we speak with Jennifer Gillivan -- president and CEO of the IWK Foundation. She discusses the report. "The Voice of Maritime Women -- The Unspoken Burden of Women's Health."

On the phone-in: Veterinarian Dr Karyn Steele answers listeners' questions about their cats, dogs and other small pets. And off the top of the show, we speak with Rose Morrison. She is a singer/songwriter, fiddler and painter. She'll be the first Artist-in-Residence on Sable Island later this month.

On the phone-in: Diane Leblanc, who's the past-president of the Nova Scotia Bird Society, answers questions about bird sightings in the Maritimes. And off the top, the CBC's Nancy Russell speaks with people on PEI who are suffering the ripple effects of the MSX parasite which has badly affected the oyster sector.

On the phone-in: Horticulturist Bob Osborne -- the author of "Hardy Apples: Growing Apples in Cold Climates" answers listeners' questions about the tasty fruit. And off the top of the show, we talk with Dave Corkum, the mayor of the Municipality of the County of Kings. He provides an update on the Lake George wildfire as well as a smaller blaze near Baxter's Harbour, NS.

On the phone-in: Automotive expert Doug Bethune gives advice to listeners about their vehicles. And off the top of the show, we hear about the New Brunswick Famer Wellness Program to help farming families. And we also hear your feedback on writing a book.

On the phone-in: Best-selling author, Lesley Crewe, and Director of Writing and Publishing at Kings Gillian Turnbull will have tips on the process of writing a book AND selling it to a publisher and an update on the 3 beached sperm whales on PEI

On the phone-in: Fiddler Natalie MacMaster joins us to talk about her new book, "I Have a Love Story". She also discusses the unifying power of music. And off the top of the show, we speak with Donald Arseneault, the general manager of Bluets New Brunswick Blueberries about this year's crop. It has been severely affected by the summer drought and wildfires.

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.