Best Halifax Is Burning Podcasts (2025)

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On the phone-in: EV expert, Nathaniel Pearre, answers listeners' questions about electric vehicles. And off the top, we hear about the heat and dryness in the Annapolis Valley which has dried up Miners ... 52:48

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On the phone-in> Nathaniel Pearre from Dalhousie University answers listeners' questions about electric vehicles. And off the top of the show, we speak with Ken Schwartz about his visit to Miners Marsh in Kenville. The hot and dry weather has dried up the marsh. We also hear an update from Saint John, NB, about a new transitional housing project.…

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On the phone-in: our heating and cooling experts answer your burning questions. And off the top: fees for Atlantic ferries and the Confederation Bridge will be reduced 53:09

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On the phone-in: heating and cool experts Barry Walker and Eric Murphy help you stay cool by answering your heat pump questions. And off the top: Prime Minister Mark Carney announced today fees for the Confederation Bridge and Atlantic ferry crossings will be reduced starting Friday, Aug. 1.

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On the phone-in::Gardening expert Niki Jabbour gives advice to listeners. And off the top of the show, the CBC's Moira Donovan tells us about an American who plans to row in a dory from Massachusetts to ... 53:16

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On the phone-in: Niki Jabbour, our gardening expert, provides tips and advice to listeners. And off the top of the show, the CBC's Moira Donovan reports on an American man named Jim Tarantino who plans to row from Gloucester, Massachusetts to Lunenburg, NS to raise awareness of the history of coastal communities.…

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On the phone-in: Expert Diane Leblanc answers listeners' questions about birding. And off the top, we hear about a workshop by the Campobello Whale Rescue Team on PEI for fishers and members of the public ... 52:54

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On the phone-in: Diane Leblanc, who's the past-president of the Nova Scotia Bird Society, answers questions about birding. And off the top, we hear about workshops on PEI by the Campobello Whale Rescue Team for fishers and members of the public about whale entanglements. We also hear about a proposed development in Rothesay, NB.…

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On the phone-in: Physiotherapist Laura Lundquist provides advice on injuries. And off the top, we hear from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada about the fire on the Holiday Island ferry in 2022 ... 53:06

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On the phone-in: Physiotherapist Laura Lundquist provides advice on injuries. And off the top of the show, we hear from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada about the fire on the Holiday Island ferry in 2022. The CBC's Brett Ruskin provides an update on a controversial American performer who's launching a cross-Canada tour. And we hear your fe…

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On the phone-in: Political scientist Tom Urbaniak and HRM Mayor Andy Fillmore discuss strong mayoral powers. And off the top, we hear about a controversial singer slated to perform in Halifax, Moncton ... 52:59

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On the phone-in: We discuss the pros and cons of strong mayoral power with UCB political scientist, Tom Urlaniak and the Mayor of HRM, Andy Fillmore. And off the top of the show, we hear about a controversial American Christian singer who's slated to perform in Halifax, Moncton and Charlottetown. The performer has conservative views and many reside…

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On the phone-in: Wildlife biologist Bob Bancroft answers questions about birds and animals in the Maritimes. And off the top, we hear about two different hockey programs on PEI and New Brunswick. 53:12

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On the phone-in: Wildlife biologist Bob Bancroft answers questions about birds and animals in the Maritimes. And off the top of the show, we hear about an event on PEI called the "Stick Together Hockey Fest". And in New Brunswick, there's a new hockey club for girls in Fredericton.

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On the phone-in: Painting and staining expert Jim White gives advice to listeners. And off the top, we hear about the Mabou Farmers Market which is celebrating its 18th anniversary. 52:38

11d ago52:38

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On the phone-in: Painting and staining expert Jim White shares advice with listeners. And off the top of the show, we hear about the Mabou Farmers Market celebrating its 18th anniversary. And we also hear about how the ER in Charlottetown copes with extra patients in the summer.

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On the phone-in: Hiking experts Michael Haynes and James Donald provide advice on hiking trails in the Maritimes. And off the top, we speak with HRM Councillor Kathryn Morse about Premier Tim Houston's ... 52:31

12d ago52:31

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On the phone-in: We talk with hiking experts Michael Haynes in NS and James Donald in NB about hiking trails in the Maritimes. And off the top of the show, we speak with HRM Councillor Kathryn Morse about Premier Tim Houston's letter regarding council's decision about Morris Street. We also hear from a landlord on PEI whose property was damaged bef…

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On the phone-in: Two beekeepers take your questions about beekeeping and off the top a goose problem at lakes in Dartmouth and a donation of land in memory of beloved parents 52:51

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On the phone-in: Two beekeepers take your questions about beekeeping and off the top a goose problem at lakes in Dartmouth and a donation of land on PEI in memory of beloved parents

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On the phone-in: Lawyer Jessica Lyle provides advice for writing a will and general estate planning. Off the top, we hear from Doctors Nova Scotia about concerns regarding a decision by the Worker's Compensation ... 52:39

15d ago52:39

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On the phone-in: Lawyer Jessica Lyle gives advice to listeners about wills and estate planning. And off the top of the show, we hear from Dr Heather Johnson, a past-president of Doctors Nova Scotia. She shares her concerns about a decision by the Worker's Compensation Board of Nova Scotia regarding the way doctors are paid to provide care to WCB cl…

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On the phone-in: is buying local food important to you? And off the top: a new and improved potato robot on P.E.I. searches the ground for viruses. 52:37

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On the phone-in: Linda Best, Tom Lund and Dan Stewart talk the pros and cons of buying local food. And off the top of the show: on P.E.I. a new and improved potato robot helps farmers by searching the ground for viruses.

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On the phone-in: gardening expert Niki Jabbour answers your questions. Off the top: some former tenants of the Airport Inn near Fredericton are still searching for an affordable place to live. 52:57

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On the phone-in: gardening expert Niki Jabbour answers your questions about transplanting and trimming. Off the top of the show, some former tenants of the Airport Inn near Fredericton are still searching for an affordable place to live.

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On the phone-in: two recruiters take your questions about finding a job. Off the top: the former Morrison Glace Bay High School burns down. 52:54

20d ago52:54

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On the phone-in: recruiters Jeff Lanthier and Gerry Walsh take your questions about improving your chances on the job hunt. Off the top of the show, the former Morrison Glace Bay High School caught fire Thursday morning. We hear from the fire chief and residents who had to be evacuated

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On the phone-in: dietitian Brittany Brown with all your questions about eating right and And off the top, we speak with Dr Robert Strang about the confirmed case of measles in Pictou County, NS. 52:51

21d ago52:51

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On the phone-in: Registered dietitian Brittany Brown answers questions about eating nutritious foods. And off the top, we speak with Dr Robert Strang, Nova Scotia's Chief Medical Officer of Health. He discusses the confirmation of a measles case in Pictou County and the percentage of children in the Maritimes who are not fully vaccinated against me…

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On the phone-in: Barry Walker and Eric Murphy provide advice on heat pumps. And off the top, we hear from a landlord on PEI whose property has been damaged by tenants. She wants to have them evicted. 52:41

22d ago52:41

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On the phone-in: Barry Walker and Eric Murphy provide advice to listeners about cooling and heating systems like heat pumps. And off the top of the show, we hear from a landlord on PEI whose property has been damaged by tenants. She wants to have them evicted. We also hear about Saint John City Council's vote on the expansion of the Spruce Lake Ind…

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On the phone-in: Automotive expert Doug Bethune provides advice. And off the top, we speak with the president of the PEI Shellfish Association about the discovery of a new oyster disease on PEI called ... 52:43

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On the phone-in: Automotive expert, Doug Bethune, gives advice to listeners. And off the top of the show, we speak with Bob MacLeod, president of the PEI Shellfish Association. He discusses the discovery of a new disease on PEI that affects oysters called Dermo.

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On the phone-in: pickling and preserving with author, Phil Moscovitch. Plus Street team SJ gives an update on their efforts in Sussex and learning about Elder Quilts in Wagmatcook 52:51

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On the phone-in: pickling and preserving with author, Phil Moscovitch. Plus Street team Saint John gives an update on their efforts in Sussex and learning about Elder Quilts in Wagmatcook

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On the phone-in: We speak with Ken Donnelly and Hughstin Grimshaw-Surette from the Nova Scotia Invasive Species Council. And off the top, we hear about new research into misogyny in the classroom. 52:37

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On the phone-in: Ken Donnelly and Hughstin Grimshaw-Surette from the Nova Scotia Invasive Species Council answer listeners' questions. And off the top, we speak with Luc Cousineau from Dalhousie University about his new research on misogyny and how male supremacist influencers are affecting boys and their behaviour in the classroom.…

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On the phone-in: Appliance repair technician, Aaron Publicover, answers questions. And off the top of the show, we speak with a business person in Wood Islands, PEI, about the latest problems with the ... 52:20

28d ago52:20

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On the phone-in: Appliance repair technician, Aaron Publicover, answers questions from listeners. And off the top of the show, we speak with Trish Carter who's a business woman in Wood Islands, PEI. She discusses the latest problems with the ferry service between PEI and NS.

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On the phone-in: gardening expert Niki Jabbour answers your questions. Off the top: the International Refugee and Migration Health Conference is happening in Halifax. 52:51

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On the phone-in: expert Niki Jabbour answers your gardening questions. Off the top of the show: the International Refugee and Migration Health Conference is happening in Halifax this weekend Attendees plan to send a message about protection of vulnerable migrants by drafting a statement they are calling the "Halifax Declaration."…

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On the phone-in: journalist and author Janice Landry shares stories of random acts of kindness. And off the top, lung transplant patients from the Maritimes struggle with out of pocket costs. 52:46

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On the phone-in: you share your stories of random acts of kindness with journalist and author of Every Little Thing, Janice Landry. And off the top of the show, lung transplant patients in the Maritimes need to travel to Toronto for treatment. We hear how they face a growing number of out of pocket costs.…

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On the phone-in: We ask our listeners to talk about the National Parks and National HIstoric Sites that they find most interesting in the Maritimes. And off the top. we hear from the Governor of Maine ... 52:38

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On the phone-in: Listeners call and share their stories about the National Parks and National Historic Sites that they find most interesting in the Maritimes. And off the top of the show, the Governor of Maine visits NB. And we hear an update about some ferry cancellations between NS and PEI.

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On the phone-in: Our experts share their list of great summer books. The list will be published on the website: halifaxpubliclibraries.ca And off the top, we hear about old growth trees in Lorneville ... 52:22

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On he phone-in: Our experts -- Jocelyn Covert from Halifax Public Libraries & Meghan Skerry from Daisy Mae Books in Summerside PEI -- share their suggestions for great summer books. The list will be publihed on the website: halifaxpubliclibraries.ca And off the top of the show, we hear about some old growth trees in Lorneville. NB, that may be thre…

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On the phone-in: Paint and stain expert, Jim White, provides advice to callers. And off the top, hear about the Airport Inn in Lincoln, NB, where the water and electricity was turned off and tenants were ... 52:47

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On the phone-in: Paint and stain expert, Jim White, provides advice to listeners. And off the top of the show, we hear from people who have been living at the Airport Inn in Lincoln, NB. The power and water was shut off earlier this month because inspectors found safety concerns. They say they have nowhere else to go to live.…

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On the phone-in: We have a discussion about fireworks -- both consumer fireworks and the organized shows. And off the top, we hear about a new dictionary by the Wolastoqey Nation in NB. 54:43

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On the phone-in: We have a discussion about fireworks -- both consumer fireworks and the organized shows. Our guests are Dr Hugh Chisholm and Jason Woodside on PEI. And off the top of the show, we hear about a new dictionary by the Wolastoqey Nation in NB.

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On the phone-in: We discuss great places to visit this year in Canada. And off the top, we speak with a researcher at Memorial University about a study she co-authored on the impact of the sugary drinks ... 52:21

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On the phone-in: We talk about memorable places to visit in Canada. Our guests are Cailin O'Neil and Sarah Hagen as well as Jonny Harris in St John's. And off the top of the show, we speak with Dr Rachel Prowse from Memorial University about a study she co-authored about the impact of the tax on sugary drinks in NL.…

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On the phone-in: Veterinarian Dr Karyn Steele answers questions about small pets. And off the top of the show, we hear from the grandmother of the two young children who disappeared in NS in early May ... 52:27

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On the phone-in: Veterinarian Dr. Karyn Steele answers questions about dogs and cats. And off the top of the show, we hear from Belynda Gray who's the grandmother of Lilly and Jack Sullivan. The young children disappeared in Lansdowne Station, NS, in early May

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On the phone-in: We discuss a new book called "Toward Prosperity: The Transformation of Atlantic Canada's Economy." We also hear about concerns among family doctors on PEI about patient quotas. 52:38

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On the phone-in: Guests Don Mills and David Campbell discuss their new book called "Toward Prosperity: The Transformation of Atlantic Canada's Economy.". And off the top of the show, Dr David Antle expresses concerns about PEI's proposed operational guidelines.

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On the phone-in: Automotive expert, Doug Bethune, answers questions about car repair. And off the top of the show, Sitansisk First Nation celebrated its 25th anniversary pow wow. 53:01

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On the phone-in: Automotive expert, Doug Bethune, answers questions about car repair. And off the top of the show, Sitansisk First Nation celebrated its 25th anniversary pow wow. We hear from Dekek Barnaby and his son, Alasuinu Madahbee Bouge, who are both dancers.

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On the phone-in: Horticulturist Todd Boland from Memorial University in St John's answers gardening questions. And off the top, we speak with a man who witnessed a school bus fire in suburban Halifax. 53:30

2M ago53:30

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On the phone-in: Horticulturist Todd Boland from Memorial University in St John's answers gardening questions.We also give away a copy of one of Todd's books. And off the top, we speak with Chase Valiant who witnessed a school bus fire in suburban Halifax.

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On the phone-in: We discuss what can be done to address the rise in authoritarianism in the world, particularly in the US. And off the top, we hear about a carpentry project at Louisbourg in Cape Breton ... 53:02

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On the phone-in: Our guest is Ketty Nivyabandi -- Amnesty International Canada’s Secretary General. She discusses what can be done to address the rise in authoritarianism in the world, particularly in the US. And off the top of the show, we hear about a carpentry project at the Louisbourg fortress in Cape Breton. And Sussex, NB, now has a Flood Ris…

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On the phone-in: We discuss the growth in the Indigenous tourism sector. And off the top, we hear from a woman who's part of the clinical trials for a vaccine against Lyme disease. We also have a talkback ... 52:40

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On the phone-in: Our guests Bradley Paul and Heather Stevens discuss the growth in the Indigenous tourism sector. And off the top of the show, we hear from Diana Moser who's part of the clinical trials for a vaccine against Lyme disease. We also hear your feedback on alcohol in corner stores in NS and the possible increase in mining in the Maritime…

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On the phone-in: We debate the pros and cons of the possibility of alcohol being more widely available in corner stores in NS. And off the top of the show, we hear about problems in the wild oyster fishery ... 52:50

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On the phone-in: We hear arguments for and against about possibly making alcohol more widely available in corner stores in NS. And off the top of the show, we hear an update from PEI about the wild oyster season which is troubled by MSX. And New Brunswick adopts a motion to declare gender-based violence an epidemic.…

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On the phone-in: Pharmacist Graham MacKenzie answers questions about medications and supplements. And off the top, we hear about concerns in New Brunswick about mining projects. 52:43

2M ago52:43

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On the phone-in: Pharmacist Graham MacKenzie answers questions about medications and supplements. And off the top of the show, we hear about concerns in New Brunswick about the mining of critical minerals. We also hear about an event in Shediac commemorating the "flying boats" of the 1930s and 40s.

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On the phone-in: Listeners have their questions answered about foraging for food. And off the top, we talk about community events where people are raising concerns about uranium mining in NS 52:59

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On the phone-in: Listeners have their questions answered by biologist and botanist, Kate MacQuarrie, about foraging for food. And off the top of the show, we speak with Karen McKendry from the EAC about community events where people are raising concerns about uranium mining in Nova Scotia.

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On the phone-in: Psychiatrist Dr Jackie Kinley takes calls from listeners about the best advice they got during a time of change. And off the top, we hear about overweight trucks going over the Macdonald ... 53:15

2M ago53:15

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On the phone-in: Psychiatrist Dr Jackie Kinley takes calls from listeners who share stories about the best advice they ever got while dealing with a period of change. And off the top of the show, we speak with Kelly Shiers from Halifax Harbour Bridges about an increase in the number of overweight trucks going over the Macdonald Bridge. We also hear…

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On the phone-in: Listeners call with questions about data breaches and fraud. And off the top, we hear some testimony today at a legislative committee in Halifax where NSP officials discuss the data breach ... 52:34

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On the phone-in: Two experts -- Jeff Horncastle and Spence Hutchinson -- provide advice and information to listeners calling with questions about data breaches and fraud. And off the top of the show, we hear some of the testimony today in Halifax at a legislative committee where NSP officials were questioned about the company's data breach. We also…

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On the phone-in: Experts answer questions about artificial intelligence. And off the top, we speak with Chuck Chiasson, New Brunswick's Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, about the Centennial ... 52:59

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On the phone-in: Experts Frank Rudzicz and Sageev Oore, from Dalhousie University, answer questions about artificial intelligence. And off the top of the show, we speak with Chuck Chiasson, New Brunswick's minister of transportation and infrastructure, about the Centennial Bridge in Miramichi.

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On the phone-in: Appliance repair technician, Aaron Publicover, answers questions. And off the top, we hear an update about the bridge project in Miramichi, NB. Locals want to maintain a sidewalk. 52:48

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On the phone-in: Appliance repair technician, Aaron Publicover, answers listeners' questions. And off the top of the show, we hear from people in Miramichi, NB, about the refit project on the Centennial Bridge. People are keen to maintain at least one sidewalk.

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On the phone-in: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers listeners' questions. And off the top, we hear an update about a wildfire burning in Framboise, Cape Breton. We speak with Lois Landry and Scott ... 52:54

2M ago52:54

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On the phone-in: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers listeners' questions. And off the top of the show, we hear an update on a wildfire burning in Framboise, Cape Breton, from Lois Landry -- the warden of the Municipality of the County of Richmond. We also hear from Scott Tingley, the Manager of Forest Protection with Nova Scotia's Department o…

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On the phone-in: Listeners call and share their thoughts on the Alberta separation movement. And off the top, we talk with Dr Kara Thompson about the NS government's upcoming survey on where alcohol can ... 52:40

2M ago52:40

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On the phone-in: Our guests, Eric Adams from the University of Alberta and Duane Bratt from Mount Royal University share their expertise on the Alberta separation movement. Listeners also call and share their views. And off the top of the show, we speak with Dr Kara Thompson, co-chair of the Nova Scotia Alcohol Policy Coalition. She shares her thou…

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On the phone-in: Nathaniel Pearre from Dalhousie University answers questions about EVs. And off the top, we hear about changes at Lakeside Beach on PEI. 52:42

2M ago52:42

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On the phone-in: Nathaniel Pearre is a research fellow at Dalhousie University, studying electric vehicles in the renewable energy storage lab. He answers questions about EVs. And off the top of the show, the CBC's Nancy Russell speaks with people about changes at Lakeside Beach, PEI

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On the phone-in: Our experts, Eric Murphy and Barry Walker, answer questions about heat pump systems. And off the top, we hear about a decision on NDAs by the Anglicans in NS and PEI. 52:17

2M ago52:17

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On the phone-in: Experts, Eric Murphy and Barry Walker answer questions about heat pumps and other heating and cooling systems. And off the top of the show, we speak with Cynthia Pilichos and Liz LeClair about the decision over the weekend on NDAs by the Anglican Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.…

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On the phone-in: Jim White provides advice to listeners for painting & staining projects. And off the top of the show, we speak with meteorologist Tina Simpkin about the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season ... 52:44

2M ago52:44

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On the phone-in: Painting & staining expert, Jim White, provides advice to listeners. And off the top of the show, we speak with CBC meteorologist, Tina Simpkin, about the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. We also hear your feedback on Canada/US relations.

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On the phone-in: We ask listeners how they think the relationship between Canada and the US has changed. And off the top, we hear about a trial in Halifax connected to a psychedelic substance called ayahuasca ... 52:37

2M ago52:37

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On the phone-in: Our guest is Robert Huish who's an associate professor of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University. He answers questions and comments from listeners about how the relationship between Canada and the US has changed under Donald Trump. And off the top, we hear about a trial underway in Halifax connected to the psyche…

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On the phone-in: Christine McLean from Mount St Vincent University discusses the impact of coddling a child. And off the top, we hear about a federal court challenge with the aim of protecting the endangered ... 52:24

2M ago52:24

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On the phone-in: Our topic is parenting. We discuss the fine line between nurturing a child and coddling them. Our guest is Christine McLean, She is chair of the Child and Youth Study program at Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax And off the top of the show, we speak with Tina Northrup, a lawyer with East Coast Environmental Law about a fede…

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On the phone-in: Automotive expert, Doug Bethune, answers questions on car repair. And off the top, we speak with Louis Philippe Gauthier from the CFIB about another possible labour disruption at Canada ... 52:36

2M ago52:36

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On the phone-in: Automotive experts, Doug Bethune, answers questions on car repair. And off the top of the show, we speak with Louis Philippe Gauthier from the CFIB about another possible labour disruption at Canada Post.

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On the phone-in: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers questions. And off the top, we hear from the president of the NSGEU about the recent parking problems for hospital staff in NS. 52:25

3M ago52:25

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On the phone-in: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers questions in advance of the Victoria Day weekend. And off the top of the show, we speak with Sandra Mullen, the president of the NSGEU. She discusses the latest parking problems for hospital staff in NS.

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On the phone-in: Genealogy expert, Lesley Andrerson, answers questions about researching your family tree. And off the top, we speak with Marie Wilson from the T-R-C about her book tour of the Maritimes ... 52:36

3M ago52:36

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On the phone-in: Genealogy expert, Lesley Andrerson, answers questions about researching your family tree. And off the top, we speak with Marie Wilson. She is one of three commissioners from the T-R-C. She is touring the Maritimes with the book she wrote about her time with the T-R-C.

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