Best Maritime Gardening Podcasts (2024)

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On the phone-in: Niki Jabbour provides advice on gardening. And off the top of the show we hear from Jenn Murray at UNIFOR about the bill that was passed yesterday at the NS legislature about intimate ... 52:45

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On the phone-in: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers our listeners' questions. And off the top of the show, we speak with Jenn Murray from UNIFOR who tells the story of how she helped get a bill passed in the NS legislature yesterday that declares that intimate partner violence is an epidemic.

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149 : Talking Soil Food Web Myths with Robert Pavlis 1:02:29

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In this episode I talk to Robert Pavlis about the Soil Food Web, and some myths that have been promoted by some of its proponents. Robert Pavlis has 50 years of gardening experience and an M.Sc in chemistry and biochemistry. He is an award winning author of 11 gardening books and has written articles for many popular magazines. He also teaches nume…

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On the phone-in: Automotive expert Doug Bethune answers questions about car repair. And off the top of the show, we speak with a woman with the Lymphedema Association of NS about the lack of care for patients ... 52:58

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On the phone-in: Automotive expert Doug Bethune answers our listeners' questions about car repair. And off the top, we speak with Karen Bingham who's the president of the Lymphedema Association of Nova Scotia. She talks about the lack of care for patients.

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On the phone-in: George Iny is with the Automobile Protection Association answers your used car questions and off the top: Robin Tress of Dartmouth is sending a book to an exhibit in NYC about climate ... 1:00:09

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On the phone-in: George Iny is with the Automobile Protection Association answers your used car questions and off the top: Robin Tress of Dartmouth is sending a book marked by the 2023 wildfires in Nova Scotia to an exhibit in NYC about climate change

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On the phone-in: Economist Lars Osberg from Dalhousie University discusses his new book on inequality. And off the top, we hear how people in Port Medway, NS, saved a Great White Shark entangled in fishing ... 52:49

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On the phone-in: Economist Lars Osberg talks about his new book "The Scandalous Rise of Inequality in Canada". Listeners share their views on economic inequalities. And off the top of the show, we speak with Heather Stevens in Port Medway, NS, about how a group of local people saved a Great White Shark that was entangled in fishing gear.…

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On the phone-in: Eric Murphy & Barry Walker answer questions about heat pumps. Off the top of the show, we hear an update on submerged containers in Walton, NS. And it has been one year since a sword attack ... 52:54

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On the phone-in today: Barry Walker and Eric Murphy answer questions about heating and cooling systems. Off the top of the show, we hear an update from the NS Department of Natural Resources and Renewables about submerged containers that are a navigational hazard in Walton, NS. And on PEI, it has been one year since two people were attacked by a ma…

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On the phone-in: Ryan Keeping gives advice on running. And off the top, we speak with Ron Burbidge in Walton, NS, about a navigational hazard at the mouth of the Walton River left behind by a bankrupt ... 51:46

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On the phone-in today: Ultra-marathoner Ryan Keeping is passionate about running. He shares his stories of running across Canada. Listeners share their running stories. And off the top of the show, we speak with Ron Burbidge in Walton, NS. about four boxcars filled with cement that are posing a navigational hazard at the mouth of the Walton River l…

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On the anniversary of the Sept 11th attacks fire fighters from the Maritimes Travel to ground zero to pay their respects, PEI designates a house up for demolition as a Heritage House and On The Phone In ... 52:51

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On the anniversary of the Sept 11th attacks, Fire fighters from the Maritimes Travel to ground zero to pay their respects, Charlottetown City Council designates a building up for demolition as a Heritage House and On The Phone In: taking your questions about the value of our trees

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On the phone-in: People share stories about traffic problems in their communities. And off the top of the show, we hear about a proposed tiny home community in Saint John, NB. Also school bus problems ... 52:39

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On the phone-in: Listeners share their stories about traffic problems in the Maritimes. And off the top of the show, David Alston in Saint John, NB, talks about a proposed tiny home community in East Saint John. We also hear from a mother in Halifax whose children's school bus was four hours late yesterday.…

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On the phone-in: Jim White answers questions about painting and staining. And off the top of the show, we speak with Scott Holman in Truro about a project to plant 46,000 tree seedlings in Victoria Park ... 53:04

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On the phone-in today: Painting and staining expert, Jim White, provides advice to callers. And off the top of the show, we talk with Scott Holman who's a certified arborist and the urban forestry supervisor in Truro, NS. He's overseeing a project this week to plant 46,000 tree seedlings in Victoria Park to replace trees that were blown over 2 year…

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On the phone-in: We discuss issues surrounding access to coastal land. Our guests are Hannah Harrison and Nicolas Winkler. And off the top of the show, we hear about job cuts in Blacks Harbour, NB. Also ... 52:17

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On the phone-in today: Hannah Harrison and Nicolas Winkler run a podcast about coastal access called "Right of Way". The discussion today centres around people's ability to access coastal land in the Maritimes. And off the top of the show, we hear about job cuts at Connors Brothers in Blacks Harbour, NB. We also hear and update from PEI about the i…

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On the phone-in: We discuss federal politics with Alex Marland, professor in the Department of Politics at Acadia University. And off the top of the show, we talk about cell phones in classrooms as school ... 52:56

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On the phone-in today: Do you feel the diversity of your views is reflected by a federal political party? Our guest is Alex Marland, professor in the Department of Politics at Acadia University. And off the top of the show, we talk about cell phones in classrooms as school begins in the Maritimes. Our guest is David Schult with the PEI Home and Sch…

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Tina Comeau Surette in Yarmouth, N.S., discusses the video she and her family has released about her 21-year-old son, Justin, who died in January of a drug overdose. And on the phone-in: Dr Ken Rockwood ... 53:44

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Over the weekend, Tina Comeau Surette in Yarmouth, N.S., released a video called "Justin's Addiction Story: No Family is Immune." The video has now been viewed more than 200,000 times. Tina tells the story of what led to Justin's death in January 2024. And on the phone-in: Dr Ken Rockwood answers questions about dementia including Alzheimer's disea…

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On the phone-in: We discuss the value of thrift shopping this back-to-school season. And off the top, we hear about the first female deputy police chief with Kennebecasis Regional Police Force. And a marathoner ... 53:14

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On the phone-in today: Listeners call and share their best tips and tricks when it comes to thrift shopping. Our guests are Charlotte Genge & Anahid Chujunian. And off the top of the show, we hear about Mary Henderson becoming the first female deputy police chief with Kennebecasis Regional Police Force. And we hear an update on Ryan Keeping's effor…

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Today's phone-in: Niki Jabbour on gardening. But first, we hear about a distraction scam, and a 12 year-old's mini-putt business. 53:04

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Today on the phone-in:Niki Jabbour takes your gardening questions. Plus,a Charlottetown woman is warning people about a distraction-scam, and a 12 year-old wraps up his summer mini-putt business in St. Andrews, NS.

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Today's phone-in: E-bikes and e-bike batteries. But first, the carbon impact from fallen trees, and a NB ultra-marathoner in France. 52:53

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Today on the phone-in: we take your calls on E-bikes and E-bike batteries. But first, we learn about the carbon impact of trees felled by Fiona, and check in with an ultra-marathoner about to run the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc for a second time.

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On the phone-in: Veterinarian Dr Karyn Steele answers questions on pet care. And off the top, we hear about a restoration project at MacLean's Pond in Vernon River, PEI. We also hear your feedback on the ... 53:18

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On the phone-in today: Veterinarian Dr Karyn Steele answers your questions about dogs, cats and other small animals. And off the top, we hear about a restoration project at a traditional fishing hole on PEI called MacLean's Pond in Vernon River. We also hear your feedback on the far-right movement which was yesterday's phone-in topic.…

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On the phone-in: We explore what people are seeing in terms of an increase in hate and intolerance in the community. And off the top: We hear how the restaurant industry will be affected by changes to ... 53:07

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On the phone-in: Guests Peter Smith and David Hoffman discuss the Alt-right movement in Canada. We ask our listeners if they've seen an increase in hate and intolerance in their community. And off the top: Natasha Chestnut with the Restaurant Association of NS discusses how the industry will be affected by changes to the temporary foreign worker pr…

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On the phone-in today: Automotive expert, Doug Bethune, takes your questions. Anf off the top of the show, we hear feedback on the federal government's announcement about using federal land for affordable ... 52:59

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On the phone-in today: Automotive expert, Doug Bethune, answers questions on car troubles. And off the top of the show, we speak with Trish McCourt from the Nova Scotia Non-profit Housing Association about the federal government's announcement on using federal land for affordable housing projects.

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On the phone-in: Barry Walker and Eric Murphy answer questions about heat pumps and all heating and cooling systems. And off the top, we hear from Erika Shea in Cape Breton about Sydney's first pallet ... 53:10

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On the phone-in: Our guests are Energy efficiency expert, Barry Walker, and Eric Murphy who owns Halifax Heat Pumps and Electrical. They answer questions about heat pumps and heating and cooling systems. And off the top of the show, Erika Shea from New Dawn Enterprises discusses Sydney's first pallet shelter village at Pine Tree Park.…

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On the phone-in: Listeners share their thoughts on the US election. And off the top, we discuss the lockout by Canada's two main rail companies. 53:43

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On the phone-in today: We discuss the US election with Rachel Brickner, who's a professor with the Department of Politics at Acadia University. And we hear about the lockout by Canada's two main rail companies.

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On the phone-in: Aaron Publicover answers questions about appliance repair. And off the top, Bernie Thorne who grows grapes in Berwick, NS, discusses his vines being eaten by Japanese beetles. And Titus ... 53:13

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On the phone-in today: Appliance repair technician, Aaron Publicover answers questions about appliance repair. And off the top of the show, Bernie Thorne who grows grapes in Berwick, NS, talks about his vineyard being eaten by Japanese beetles. We also hear about Titus Bakery in Saint John which is closing after 76 years in business.…

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On the phone-in: Folklorist Clary Crost discusses superstitions. And off the top, the CBC's Brett Ruskin talks about new services at the Halifax Stanfield airport for people with disabilities. And in Charlottetown ... 52:54

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On the phone-in today: Folklorist Clary Croft talks about superstitions. Off the top of the show, the CBC's Brett Ruskin explains what new services will be offered at Halifax Stanfield International Airport for people with physical and cognitive disabilities. We also hear an update about the community fridge in Charlottetown.…

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On the phone-in: Nathaniel Pearre answers questions about EVs. And off the top of the show, we discuss World Humanitarian Day with Vanessa Pike. We also hear about abandoned mine sites in NS. 52:49

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On the phone-in today: Nathaniel Pearre answers questions about EVs. He's a research fellow at Dalhousie University studying electric vehicles in the renewable energy storage lab. And off the top of the show, we talk with Vanessa Pike from Canadian Foodgrains Bank about World Humanitarian Day and the rise in violence against aid workers. We also he…

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On the phone-in: Niki Jabbour answers questions about gardening. And off the top, we hear how the Covered Bridge Potato Chip company is continuing to make chips after a fire. Also, 911 was out in parts ... 53:03

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On the phone-in today: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers questions. And off the top of the show, we hear how the Covered Bridge Potato Chip company is continuing to make chips after a fire in March burned the factory to the ground. Also, PEI experienced a partial 911 outage yesterday.

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On the phone-in: How can we make tourism more sustainable? And off the top of the show, we talk about tonight's concert in Yarmouth as part of the Congrès Mondial Acadien. 53:05

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On the phone-in today: Jonathan Foster and Micha Fardy join us for a discussion about sustainable tourism in the Maritimes. And off the top of the show, we talk with Annika Lirette, the co-artistic director of Le Spectacle de la Fête Nationale de l'Acadie.

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On the phone-in: Physiotherapist Laura Lundquist answers questions about pain and preventing injuries. And off the top, we hear about the Congrès Mondial Acadien 2024 and a Mi'kmaq basket weaving class ... 52:50

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On the phone-in today our guest is physiotherapist Laura Lundquist who answers questions about pain relief and preventing injuries. And off the top of the show, we speak with Simon Thibault at the Congrès Mondial Acadien 2024. We also hear about a Mi'kmaq basket weaving class on PEI.

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On the phone-in today: Lawyer Jessica Lyle answers questions about wills and estate planning. And off the top of the show, we hear updates from PEI about access to family lawyers and regulating podiatry ... 52:39

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On the phone-in: Lawyer Jessica Lyle from Touchstone Legal in Dartmouth answers questions about wills and estate planning. And off the top of the show, we hear about concerns on PEI about people having difficulty accessing family lawyers. We also hear about moves to regulate podiatry on PEI.

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On the phone-in: Painting and staining expert, Jim White, provides advice. And off the top of the show, we hear about 24 kittens and cats that filled up the Bide Awhile animal shelter in Dartmouth. 53:02

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On the phone-in today: Our painting and staining expert, Jim White, gives advice for your next project. And off the top of the show we speak with Liesje Somers-Blonde, the executive director of the Bide Awhile animal shelter in Dartmouth. They received 24 kittens and cats on Friday and now the shelter is at-capacity.…

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Today's phone-in: we ask for your favourite moments from the Olympics. And we get a first-hand account of watching the Olympics in Paris. 53:04

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On the phone-in: we ask for your favourite moments of the Olympics so far. And we check in with our Halifax colleague Sabrina Fabian to hear what it's like covering the Olympics in-person in Paris.

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Today's phone-in: we discuss mass timber construction. And we hear about efforts to introduce rod and reel fishing for swordfish in Nova Scotia. 52:41

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On the phone-in: we discuss the possibilities and limitations of mass timber wood construction. But first, we hear about efforts to introduce a rod and reel fishing method to replace harpoon fishing for swordfish in NS.

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On the phone-in: dog behaviour specialist Silvia Jay answers your questions about your canine friend. But first, when is it OK for municipalities to provide financial help for people living rough to return ... 52:59

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On the phone-in: dog behaviour specialist Silvia Jay answers your questions about your canine friend. But first, when is it OK for municipalities to provide financial help for people living rough to return to their home communities?

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On the phone-in: Indigenous tourism. A new report looks at the successes and shortcomings of the fire and emergency response to last year's wildfire in Nova Scotia. And a daughter remembers her Olympian ... 53:01

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Today on the phone-in: we discuss Indigenous tourism and how it could help expand our understanding of the world. But first, a new report looks at the successes and shortcomings of the fire and emergency response to last year's wildfire in Upper Tantallon, Nova Scotia. And on PEI, a daughter remembers her Olympian father who competed at the 1924 Pa…

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On the phone-in: Niki Jabbour takes your gardening questions. And we hear how a PEI farmer is improving resiliency after Fiona. 52:58

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Today's phone-in: Niki Jabbour takes your gardening questions. But first, we hear about improving farm resiliency on PEI, and some more of your thoughts on how to support local farmers and buy more local food.

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Today's phone-in: we discuss why to buy local food, and what could make it easier. And Graham Nickerson talks about the significance of Emancipation Day. 53:14

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Today on the phone-in: we discuss reasons to buy local food and how to make it easier. But first, Graham Nickerson reflects on Emancipation Day and Black Maritime history.

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Today's phone-in: Trips that went south - your travel misadventures! And we hear from a teen barrel racer just home from the world championship. 53:03

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Today on the phone-in: Author Jules Torti shares stories about Trips That Went South, and callers share their own travel misadventures. But first, 16 yo Kohen Wainman just got home from the world barrel racing championships in Perry, Georgia.

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Today's phone-in: we talk pickling and fermenting. And we hear about the mental health toll on people who support women experiencing violence. 53:17

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On the phone-in today: Phil Moscovitch takes your calls on pickling and fermenting. But first, a new study reveals the impacts on the mental health of people working in organizations supporting women experiencing violence.

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Today's phone-in: Repair technician Aaron Publicover on appliances. And we ask journalist Rick MacLean about the possible sale of Saltwire to Postmedia. 52:37

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On the phone-in: Appliance repair technician Aaron Publicover takes your calls. But first, we get journalist Rick MacLean's thoughts on what the proposed sale of SaltWire newspapers to Postmedia could mean for the region.

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Today's Phone-in: Automotive expert Doug Bethune takes your calls. And we get the low-down on all the Maritimers at the olympics. 52:54

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Today on the phone-in: Automotive expert Doug Bethune takes your calls about maintaining and fixing your vehicle. But first: Ken Bagnell gives us the low-down on all the Maritimers competing in the Paris Olympics this year.

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Today's phone-in: we get your advice on the best Maritime Cafes. And we do a deep dive on the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid with Cornell entomologist Mark Whitmore. 53:00

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Today on the phone-in: we crowd-source your advice on the best cafes in the Maritimes. But first, we get a biology lesson on the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid from Cornell entomologist Mark Whitmore. He'll be in Liverpool, NS Tuesday, July 30 for the 10th Annual International HWA Managers Meeting.

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On the phone-in: Veterinarian Dr. Karyn Steele takes your pet health questions. And we hear about a new project that's testing how effectively oysters can clean poluuted waters. 52:44

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Today's phone-in: Veterinarian Dr. Karyn Steele takes your pet health and nutrition questions. And we learn about a new project that's experimenting with the use of oysters to clean water contaminated by pulp mill effluent in Pictou County's Boat Harbour.

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On the phone-in: the best Maritime ice-cream spots. But first, we learn about lifeguarding efforts in PEI, and why a Moncton food bank needs a security guard. 52:34

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Today's phone-in: we get your recommendations for the best ice-cream spots in the Maritimes. But first, we hear about lifeguarding efforts in PEI after Sunday saw 12 rescues at Basinhead Beach, and why a Moncton food bank is getting government help to cover the cost of a security guard.

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July 22, 2024: On the phone-in: pharmacist Graham MacKenzie takes your calls. And we check in with the Aquatic Association of NS about the oyster disease MSX detected in PEI. 53:16

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Today's phone-in: pharmacist Graham MacKenzie takes your calls and questions. And the director of the Aquatic Association of NS shares how producers are feeling about the disease MSX which has been detected in PEI oysters.

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On the phone-in: Gardening expert Niki Jabbour answers all your questions. And off the top of the show, we hear some of your feedback on yesterday's topic, Anne of Green Gables. 53:07

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Today's phone-in: Niki Jabbour takes all your gardening questions. And off the top of the show, we hear your feedback on what Anne of Green Gables and specifically the location of Green Gables means to you.

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On the phone-in: What does Green Gables mean to you? Our guests are Alan MacEachern and Kate Scarth. And off the top of the show, CBC meteorologist, Tina Simpkin and tape from PEI about monitoring for ... 54:17

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On the phone-in: Author Alan MacEachern and Kate Scarth discuss the story of Green Gables. Alan is the author of "Becoming Green Gables" and Kate is the Chair of L.M. Montgomery Studies with the L.M. Montgomery Institute at UPEI. And off the top of the show, meteorologist Tina Simpkin discusses the weather and we hear about early monitoring for bli…

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On the phone-in: Alex Khasnabish from Mount St Vincent University answers questions about disinformation and propaganda. And off the top of the show, we hear about an incident near Digby involving farmed ... 52:43

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On the phone-in: We have a discussion about the dangers of disinformation and propaganda. Our guest is Alex Khasnabish who's a professor and chair of the department of Sociology and Anthropology at Mount St. Vincent University in Halifax. And off the top of the show. We hear about an incident near Digby involving farmed salmon. Our guests are Joel …

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On the phone-in: How do you like your downtown? And off the top, Dr Danielle Williams with CFIA describes a parasite called MSX that affects oysters. MSX has been detected in Bedeque Bay on PEI. 52:50

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On the phone-in: We discuss the elements that make for a dynamic downtown area in the Maritimes. Our guests are Paul MacKinnon in Halifax and Dawn Alan in Charlottetown. And off the top of the show, Dr Danielle Willliams from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency describes a parasite called MSX that affects oysters. MSX has been detected in Bedeque B…

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148 : Talking Raised-Bed Building Materials with Robert Pavlis 1:08:47

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In this episode I talk to Robert Pavlis about the pros and cons of various material used for building garden boxes. Robert Pavlis has 50 years of gardening experience and an M.Sc in chemistry and biochemistry. He is an award winning author of 11 gardening books and has written articles for many popular magazines. He also teaches numerous gardening …

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On the phone-in: Jim White takes your questions about painting & staining. And off the top of the show, we hear about a boat fire in Point du Chene, NB. And the potato crop on PEI is ahead of schedule ... 53:05

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On the phone-in: Painting and staining expert, Jim White, answers your questions. And off the top of the show, Victor Cormier, the general manager of the Pointe-du-Chene Harbour Authority, explains how some guys on jet-skis stopped a burning boat from destroying the whole marina. And the CBC's Nancy Russell finds out why the potato crop on PEI is t…

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Four counties on Mainland, NS, had flooding overnight. We speak with councillor Dick Killam in Halls Harbour. The CBC's Gareth Hampshire and Brett Ruskin file reports. And Niki Jabbour answers gardening ... 53:16

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The remnants of post tropic storm Beryl drops torrential rain on part of the Mainland NS. Councillor Dick Killam from Halls Harbour, NS, describes the damage in his community. The CBC's Gareth Hampshire and Brett Ruskin also file reports.And on the phone-in: Niki Jabbour provides gardening advice.

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