Overall, conditions are dry right now so we speak with Jim Rudderham, the Director of Fleet and Forest Protection in NS about the rules surrounding burning right now and the increase in the fine for breaking the rules. We hear about the Live Well PEI Action Plan. And on the phone-in: Dale Prest answers questions about woodlot succession planning.…

Caroline Donelle and Tracy Arnand from Moncton Headstart speak with the CBC's Jonna Brewer. The charity is 50 years old. Its costs are going up but donations are going down. And on the phone-in: Dr. Vett Lloyd, professor of biology and the head of the Lloyd Tick Lab at Mount Allison University in Sackville, NB, answers questions on ticks…

In the final installment of my weekly series on the Shakespeare authorship question, accept the burden of proof that anti-Stratfordians refuse to meet and present the case that Shakespeare, after all, did indeed write Shakespeare. Direct all advertising inquiries to advertising@airwavemedia.com. Visit www.airwavemedia.com to find other high-quality…

Moira Brown with the Campobello Island Whale Rescue Team speaks about an endangered North Atlantic Right Whale named Shelagh that's entangled in fishing gear in the Gulf of St Lawrence. Susan Fullerton in Saint John speaks about her long-time friend, Arthur Irving, who died at the age of 93. And on the phone-in: James Hughes speaks about his new bo…

Like many cities and towns in the Maritimes, Bathurst, NB, is in need of more housing. We hear from two officials from the city about why the need is increasing and what they plan to do. On PEI, there are concerns about the amount of time some anglers are keeping fish out of the water. And on the phone-in: Nathaniel Pearre answers questions on EVs.…

A legislative committee on PEI is investigating snaring and trapping. Two dogs were killed by snares in 2022. We hear about some of the testimony at the committee. Listeners share their feedback on cycling safety. And on the phone-in: Niki Jabbour provides advice on gardening.

There's a proposal in NB to take impaired driving out of the criminal justice system and instead impose immediate penalties. The CEO of MADD Canada, Steve Sullivan, says he agrees with this approach because it's been done in BC since 2010 and fatalities have gone down. And on the phone-in: Meghan Doucette & Cynthia King discuss cycling safety in th…

The CBC's Brett Ruskin reports on the details about a new pilot project in HRM using 3 new cameras equipped with artificial intelligence to detect wildfires. We hear your feedback on yesterday's phone-in about a new Indigenous cookbook called "Mitji - Let's Eat". And on the phone-in: Silvia Jay answers your questions about dog behaviour.…

In the penultimate installment of this weekly series on the Shakespeare authorship question, I bring the debate up to the modern day, to the most successful claim that someone else wrote the works attributed to the Bard, which also has relied on conspiracy and hidden codes and even on talking with ghosts. Direct all advertising inquiries to adverti…

Rob Thom in Lower Greenwich, NB, tells us about a sailboat that sank in the Saint John River. He's concerned it will be a navigational hazard unless it's removed soon. A virus called HMPV is circulating on PEI. And on the phone-in: Margaret Augustine and Lauren Beck talk about a new Indigenous cookbook called "Mitji -- Let's Eat"…

We hear from HRM Councillor Kathryn Morse about the idea of banning open fires during wildfire season. We also hear from Kara McCurdy with HRM Fire and Emergency. PEI wants to establish a modular housing facility on the Island. And on the phone-in: Michelle Dittmer answers questions about taking a gap year.…

We get an update on the legal battle over New Brunswick's Policy 713 and explore the impact of AI on music. And on the phone-in, we take your questions on home renos with Dan Monk.

After last year's devastating wildfires in NB and NS, there's added awareness of the importance of wildfire prevention this Spring. We hear from Matt Foster, a project coordinator with Parks Canada who shares information about wildfire preventative measures. Melodie Joy shares her feedback on yesterday's phone-in. And on the phone-in: Our guests an…

Mohammed El Hazzouri.who's an Associate Professor of Marketing with the Faculty of Management at Dalhousie University talks about the boycott of Loblaws. We hear feedback on an interview we did yesterday with a councillor from St Stephen, NB. And on the phone-in: Heidi MacDonald discusses her new book, "We Shall Persist: Women and the Vote in the A…

In the second part of a special WEEKLY 4-part series on the Shakespeare authorship controversy, I look at the first candidate put forward as being the person who supposedly wrote the works attributed to Shakespeare, and the madness that this theory engendered. Visit factormeals.com/blind50 and use code blind50 to get 50% off your first box and 20% …

Marg Harding has been a councillor in St Stephen, NB, for 20 years. She has some concerns about the effect the overnight shelter has been having on the town. And on the phone-in: Aaron Publicover provides advice on appliance repair.

Allan MacEachern, the mayor of St Stephen, NB, provides an update on the town's overnight shelter that will close at the end of this month. There's a new program on PEI that teaches people to grow their own food or forage for it. And on the phone-in: Barry Walker answers questions on heating and cooling systems.…

This year in Woodstock, NB, Pride banners will not be erected on lamp posts like they have in the past. We speak with Amanda Lighbody, the founder & president of The Rainbow Crosswalk in Woodstock and she shares her concerns. And on the phone-in: Niki Jabbour provides gardening advice.

Sam Austin who's the HRM councillor for Dartmouth Centre shares his views on the city's decision to soon designate more tent encampments for the unhoused. And on the phone-in: Heidi Bernhardt and Keith Gelhorn answer questions about ADHD among adults.

Mayor Adam Lordon and Patti Somers from the Greater Miramichi Chamber of Commerce speak about yet another delay in the $100 million refurbishment of the Centennial Bridge in Miramichi. We hear about a 79 year-old man who's still doing gymnastics on PEI. And on the phone-in: Veterinarian Dr Karyn Steele.…

Veterinarian Dr Karyn Steele of Bedford Parks Animal Hospital in HRM tells Bob Murphy how to look for the warning signs of diabetes in your pet and what treatments are available.

In the first part of a special WEEKLY 4-part series on the Shakespeare authorship controversy, I look at Shakespeare's deification as a godlike literary figure, examine the dearth of information about him, which led to many forgeries and much conjecture, and trace the development of baseless doubts about his identity. Visit factormeals.com/blind50 …

A couple of construction workers in the North End of Halifax discuss witnessing a fire on the roof of a building this morning. The police chief in Fredericton talks about the city's new noise by-law. Celebrity chef on PEI, Michael Smith, discusses an online scam that uses his identity. And on the phone-in: Physiotherapist Laura Lundquist.…

Staff behind the company, "Beach Goats" on PEI held an Earth Day beach clean-up near Richmond over the weekend featuring goats. The airport in Moncton brings in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Initiative for passengers. And on the phone-in: Jim White provides painting & staining advice.

Support organizations for the victims of intimate partner violence react to comments by Nova Scotias Minister of Justice Brad Jones and on the Phone in: automotive repair expert, Doug Bethune

Last week, fishermen in Northern New Brunswick were told by DFO there would be no dredging this year in the channel at Tabousintac and in Pointe Sapin. Martin Mallet of the MFU explains why dredging is essential. Chief Dorene Bernard of Lennox Island First Nation discusses a proposed national park reserve on PEI called Pituamkek. And on the phone-i…

The interim Liberal leader on PEI, Hal Perry, raises concerns in the legislature about the online health service, Maple. We hear your feedback on the 12 Neighbours social housing project in Fredericton and womens' sports. And on the phone-in: Mary Jane Hampton discusses her book, "Health Hacks".

Marcel Lebrun discusses reaching a landmark moment at 12 Neighbours Incorporated in Fredericton. The community is receiving its 96th mini home today. And on the phone-in: Ellen Hyslop from The Gist talks about the rising popularity of womens' sports.

Last month, Raeann Tyler died in Saint John after a tent fire. Now, her family members are expressing their disappointment with remarks by Premier Blaine Higgs about the unhoused. Joy Saunders has passed away at the age of 105 in Lunenburg. She did a charity walk in 2020 at the age of 101. And on the phone-in: Pharmacist Graham Mackenzie discusses …

The office of Dr John Sherrard - an orthodontist in Quispamsis, NB - closed suddenly earlier this month. Patients are worried and concerned because some are out thousands of dollars with no explanation. And on the phone-in: Niki Jabbour answers all your gardening questions.

There's a big housing and homelessness conference happening in Fredericton and we speak with Perry Kendall who's the CEO of Habitat for Humanity New Brunswick. He outlines the latest housing challenges. We hear your feedback on dental care. The farming season is about to begin on PEI. And on the phone-in: Jennifer Dunn answers income tax questions…

Dr Brandon Doucet, who's a dentist in NS, is one of the few who've signed on to the new federal dental program. He says a lot of misinformation is being spread about it and he hopes to dispel this misinformation. We hear about Muslims in Fredericton who began celebrating Eid today. And on the phone-in: Paul Arnold from Acadia University answers que…

In the extra-long conclusion to my series on the Oak Island "mystery," I look at claims about artifacts that have been found on the island, outlandish theories about the nature of its "treasure," and the true origin of the legend in treasure digging scams. Joining me again to discuss the topic is Dr. Sean Munger! Go watch Sean Munger's videos on Yo…

There are concerns on PEI about coastal erosion in the Wood Islands area. The CBC's Wayne Thibodeau provides an update. We hear your feedback about the Compassionate Intervention Act in NB. And on the phone-in: Our experts answer questions about in-vitro fertilization.

The CBC's Brett Ruskin in Florenceville-Bristol, NB and Khalil Akhtar in Miramichi, NB, report on the solar eclipse. And on the phone-in: Three experts discuss and answer questions about proposed legislation in NB called the Compassionate Intervention Act. Our guests are Julia Woodhall-Melnik from UNBSJ, Julie Dingwell from Avenue B Harm Reduction …

Provincial leaders in NS discuss the cancellation of the municipal amalgamation in Antigonish. Students in Miramichi, NB, attend a science fair and talk about their solar eclipse-inspired project. And on the phone-in: Dr Jessica Dawe and Stephany Tlalka talk about migraine disease.

John Gillis from Nova Scotia Health answers questions about the two water main breaks that have caused disruptions in service at hospital facilities in Halifax. Mayor Adam Lordon in Miramichi, NB, discusses the events leading up to Monday's solar eclipse. And on the phone-in: Tiffany Fields from St Mary's University answers questions about the sola…

Lisa Doucette, who lives in Concession, N.S., says she and her husband, Dave, collected an alarming amount of litter on a one-kilometre stretch of highway in front of their house on Monday. The pile of litter includes 117 alcohol containers. We hear about a new study in N.B. called the Go Barrier Free project that focuses on accessibility. And on t…

Mia Fournier-White who's the president of the student association at NSCC Lunenburg, which is located in Bridgewater, tell us about a display on campus called the "What Were You Wearing Campaign", meant to bust myths about the assumptions people make about sexual assault. And on the phone-in: Wildlife biologist Bob Bancroft.…

A former crab fisherman in Bas-Caraquet, NB, named Merel Chiasson is the winner of the $64 million dollar Lotto 6-49 Gold Ball prize. The winning ticket was sold last year and was set to expire. We hear about proposed legislation in NB called the Compassionate Intervention Act which would force people who are severely addicted into drug treatment. …

We hear from RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme and Assistant Commissioner Dennis Daley. They provided an update today from the RCMP at Millbrook First Nation, one year since the Mass Casualty Commission issued its final report. Raluca Bejan from Dalhousie University speaks about new research on temporary foreign workers. And on the phone-in: Silvia Jay…

In the first part of a new series, I drill down into the legendary Money Pit on Oak Island, examining the evidence (or lack thereof) for claims about its history, what has been found there, and its supposed booby traps. Joining me for this series is friend of the show, Dr. Sean Munger! Visit factormeals.com/blind50 and use code blind50 to get 50% o…

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 an…

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.…