Best Nova Murphy Podcasts (2024)

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On the phone-in: Listeners share their stories of what scared them as a kid. Off the top, we hear about a teenager in Bridgewater, NS who's facing charges after a swatting investigation. And we hear about ... 52:55

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On the phone-in: On this Halloween, listeners share their stories about what scared them as a kid. Off the top of the show, we speak with the Bridgewater Police about a swatting investigation. A teenager is facing charges. We also hear about Diwali in Fredericton, NB.

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On the phone-in: Paul Arnold from Acadia University answers questions about composting. And off the top of the show, we speak with lawyer Wayne MacKay about possible legal ramifications of racist costumes ... 52:38

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On the phone-in: Our guest is Paul Arnold who teaches at the Ivan Curry School of Engineering at Acadia University in Wolfville, NS. He answers questions about composting. And off the top of the show, we speak with Wayne MacKay, professor emeritus at the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University, He discusses the possible legal ramifications o…

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On the phone-in: We talk with author and retired professor Chris Murphy about this new book that chronicles the story of back-to-the-landers in NS. And off the top we hear from a family on PEI that has ... 53:17

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On the phone-in: Author and retired professor Chris Murphy has written a book called Far Out!: The Untold Story of the 60s-Inspired "Back-to-the-Land" Migration that Changed Nova Scotia. Callers share their back-to-the-land stories. And off the top of the show, we hear from Carl Burke who lost his 17 year-old son Harry last year to suicide after he…

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On the phone-in today: Appliance repair technician Aaron Publicover answers questions. And off the top of the show, we speak with Sean Cameron who's the incoming mayor in Antigonish, NS, about a stench ... 52:30

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On the phone-in today: Appliance repair technician Aaron Publicover answers questions from listeners. And off the top of the show, we speak with Sean Cameron who's the incoming mayor in Antigonish, NS. Over the summer months, a foul stench blanketed the town. The stench is coming from the town's sewage treatment system and they're trying to figure …

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On the phone-in: gardening expert Niki Jabbour . And off the top, the Nature Conservancy of Canada is creating the Clyde River Nature Reserve near Shelburne, NS. And foodscaping your yard to grow fresh ... 52:43

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On the phone-in: gardening expert Niki Jabbour takes your questions about overwintering plants. And off the top, the Nature Conservancy of Canada is creating the Clyde River Nature Reserve near Shelburne, NS. And foodscaping your yard to grow fresh produce.

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On the phone-in: We have a discussion about school lunch programs in the Maritimes. And off the top of the show, we hear about a symposium on wild salmon happening for two days in Moncton, NB. 52:36

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On the phone-in: Listeners call with their thoughts and questions about school lunch programs in the Maritimes. Our guests are Aimee Gasparetto from Nourish NS and Jill Van Horne with Food for All NB. And off the top of the show, we speak with Nathan Wilbur from the Atlantic Salmon Federation about a two-day symposium happening in Moncton to talk a…

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On the phone-in: Veterinarian Dr Karyn Steele answers questions about your pet's health. And off the top, we discuss the reduction in interest rates by the Bank of Canada today. We also hear about a small ... 53:00

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On the phone-in: Veterinarian Dr Karyn Steele answers questions about your pet's health. And off the top of the show, we talk with Frederic Gionet from the CFIB about today's reduction in interest rates by the Bank of Canada. We also hear about a small business event on PEI. And the CBC's Nancy Russell tells us about a series of short videos about …

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On the phone-in: Energy efficiency advisor Barry Walker answers questions about heat pumps. And off the top, we speak with the CBC's Jacques Poitras in Fredericton about last night's provincial election ... 53:02

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On the phone-in today: Energy efficiency advisor Barry Walker answers questions about heat pumps and other heating & cooling systems. And off the top of the show, we speak with New Brunswick provincial affairs reporter, Jacques Poitras. He provides details about last night's victory by Susan Holt and the Liberals in the provincial election.…

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On the phone-in: Automotive expert Doug Bethune answers questions. And off the top of the show, we speak with the mayor of Annapolis Royal, NS, Amery Boyer. The town now has an all-women council. 53:03

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On the phone-in today: Doug Bethune is an automotive expert with decades of experience. He answers listeners' questions about car repair. And off the top, we speak with Amery Boyer, the mayor of Annapolis Royal, NS. For the first time in the town's history, it now has an all-women council.

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On the phone-in: Expert, Jim White, answers questions. And off the top, the president of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union speaks about new staff being added to classrooms to help prevent violence in schools ... 53:08

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On the phone-in: Painting and staining expert, Jim White, answers questions. Off the top of the show, we speak with Peter Day, the president of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union about 47 new staff members being added to classrooms to help deal with violence. And we hear a historical story from PEI about the ferry service.…

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Nature Nova Scotia injecting pesticide into Hemlocks to save them from invasive species, PEI Food Bank moves into its new space and On The Phone in: Prepping your home for the changing climate 53:11

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Nature Nova Scotia injecting pesticide into Hemlocks to save them from invasive species, PEI Food Bank moves into its new space and On The Phone in: Prepping your home for the changing climate

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On the phone-in: Physiotherapist Laura Lundquist answers questions about pain and preventing injuries. And off the top of the show, we hear about the construction of a 100 metre-long soil berm on the LaPlante ... 53:04

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On the phone-in: Physiotherapist Laura Lundquist takes questions from listeners about pain management and injury prevention. And off the top of the show, we speak with Kevin Bekkers from the NS Department of Public Works about the construction of a soil berm along the LaPlante River near Amherst. And the CBC's Nancy Russell provides an update about…

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On the phone-in: Wildlife biologist Bob Bancroft answers questions about animals and birds in the Maritimes. And off the top, CBC reporter Michael Gorman reports on the ferry service between Yarmouth ... 52:53

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On the phone-in today: Wildlife biologist Bob Bancroft answers questions about animals and birds in the Maritimes. And off the top of the show, we speak with CBC reporter Michael Gorman who reports on the ferry service between Yarmouth, NS and Bar Harbour, Maine.

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On the phone-in: Gardening expert Niki Jabbour answers questions. And off the top of the show, people in the Montague area of PEI hold a public meeting to express their frustration about the suspension ... 52:55

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On the phone-in: Gardening expert Niki Jabbour answers questions from listeners. And off the top of the show, we hear about a meeting that was held in Montague, PEI, where people had a chance to express their frustrations over the suspension of the ferry service between PEI and NS

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On the phone-in: We discuss hiking trails in the Maritimes with Michael Haynes in NS and James Donald in NB. And off the top, we speak with two Canadians living in Florida about Hurricane Milton. 52:45

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On the phone-in: Hiking experts Michael Haynes in NS and James Donald in NB discuss good hiking trails in the Maritimes in advance of the Thanksgiving weekend. And off the top of the show, we speak with two Canadians in Florida -- Trevor Adams and Cyndi Edwards. We also hear an update from the Island Nature Trust in PEI.…

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On the phone-in: Author Donald Savoie discusses his new book, "Speaking Truth to Canadians About Their Public Service". And off the top, we hear about concerns about the ferry the MV Fundy Rose suspending ... 52:56

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On the phone-in today: Our guest is Donald Savoie. He is the Canada Research Chair in Public Administration and Governance at the Universite de Moncton. He's also the author of numerous books, including "Speaking Truth to Canadians About Their Public Service" And off the top of the show, we speak with Kevin Ellis, the President of the Digby & Area …

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On the phone-in: Nathaniel Pearre from Dalhousie University answers questions about EVs. And off the top, we hear from Canadian meteorologist Trevor Adams in Florida. He lives in the Tampa area and is ... 52:49

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On the phone-in: Nathaniel Pearre answers questions on EVs He is a research fellow at Dalhousie University studying electric vehicles in the renewable energy storage lab. And off the top of the show, we speak with Canadian meteorologist Trevor Adams. He is living in St Petersburg in the Tampa Bay area and he is fleeing hurricane Milton to seek safe…

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On the phone-in: We discuss wills and estate planning with lawyer Jessica Lyle. And off the top, we speak with the mayor of St Stephen, NB, about a recent hit and run accident where a 24 year-old homeless ... 52:39

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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 speak with the mayor of the Municipal District of St. Stephen, Allan MacEachern, about a hit and run accident last week in the town where a 24 year-old homeless woman was killed.…

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On the phone-in: We discuss the level of incivility and harassment that's happening on Parliament Hill. Our guests are MP Heather McPherson and Tom Urbaniak from CBU. And off the top, we hear about Backstreet ... 52:59

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On the phone-in today: There has been an increase in the level of incivility and harassment on Parliament HIll. We discuss what's happening with MP Heather McPherson and Tom Urbaniak from Cape Breton University. And off the top of the show, we hear about Backstreet Record in Saint John, NB, being sold to Taz Records.…

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On the phone-in: We speak with author Ian Sutton who wrote "Pardon Our Dust: Decisions for the End of Life". He discusses aquamation and green burials. And off the top, we discuss the latest stats on hate ... 53:39

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On the phone-in today: Author Ian Sutton who wrote "Pardon Our Dust: Decisions for the End of Life", discusses green burial options including the lesser known process of aquamation. And off the top of the show, we speak with professor Alex Khasnabish from MSVU about the sharp rise in the number of hate crimes being reported by the Halifax Police. A…

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On the phone-in: Dog behaviour expert, Silvia Jay, answers questions about dog behaviour. And off the top, we hear about the spread of MSX on PEI. Also, a break-in at the Fredericton Public Library has ... 52:59

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On the phone-in today: Listeners get answers from dog behaviour expert, Silvia Jay. And off the top of the show, we speak with Bob MacLeod, president of the PEI Shellfish Association, about the spread of MSX on PEI. We also hear about a temporary closure at the Fredericton Public Library because of a break-in.…

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On the phone-in: We discuss birds in the Maritimes with Diane Leblanc, past-president of the NS Bird Society. And off the top, we hear about workers from the Maritimes who are helping to restore power ... 52:34

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On the phone-in today: We talk about birds in the Maritimes with Diane Leblanc, past-president of the Nova Scotia Bird Society. And off the top of the show, we speak with Steve Hansen from Holland Power Services about the workers who are in the US, helping to restore power in the wake of hurricane Helene. We also hear about the Pan-American Black B…

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On the phone-in: Niki Jabbour provides advice for Fall gardening. And off the top, we speak with Don Wright from UNB about proposed changes to the ceremonial guard that's performed in downtown Fredericton ... 52:31

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On the phone-in: Niki Jabbour answers questions on Fall gardening. And off the top of the show, we speak with professor Don Wright who's with UNB. He comments on the need for the ceremonial guard that's performed in downtown Fredericton to reflect greater historical and cultural diversity.

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On the phone-in: Our discussion is about menopause. The guests are Dr Natasha Deshwal and Janet Ko. And off the top, we speak with Jim Ryan, the mayor of the Town of Pictou, about problems with the ferry ... 52:27

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On the phone-in today: We talk about menopause with Dr Nathasha Deshwal and Janet Ko, the co-founder of the Menopause Foundation of Canada. Off the top of the show, we speak with Jim Ryan who's the mayor of the Town of Pictou. He comments on the problems with the ferry service between PEI and NS. The last ferry in service, the MV Sareemaa, won't be…

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On the phone-in: We speak with David Rolnick from McGill University about artificial intelligence and the effect on climate change. And off the top of the show, we hear about a fire in Kentville and from ... 52:34

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On the phone-in: We discuss the topic of AI and climate change with David Rolnick, who is an assistant professor and Canada CIFAR AI Chair in the School of Computer Science at McGill University. And off the top of the show, we talk with John Andrew in Kentville about his charity's thrift store burning down. We also hear from high school students in…

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On the phone-in: Horticulturalist, Bob Osborne, from Corn Hill, NB, answers questions about apples. And off the top of the show, we speak with a business woman in Wood Islands, PEI, about the trouble with ... 52:50

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On the phone-in today: As we welcome Autumn, horticulturalist Bob Osborne who runs an orchard and nursery in Corn Hill, NB, answers questions about apples. And off the top of the show, we speak with Trish Carter from Galla Designs in Wood Islands, PEI, about all the troubles with the ferry service.

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On the phone-in: Pharmacist Graham MacKenzie answers questions about vaccines and medications. And off the top, we speak with Peter Halpin about looming reductions in the number of international students ... 52:56

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On the phone-in today: Pharmacist Graham MacKenzie answers our listeners' questions about vaccines that are available this Fall and medications. And off the top of the show, we speak with Peter Halpin. He's the executive director of the Association of Atlantic Universities. He comments on the federal government's announcement last week to further r…

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On the phone-in: Repair technician Aaron Publicover answers questions about appliances. And off the top, we hear about an historic building in Brudenell, PEI. And we also hear from Tia Upshaw, as part ... 52:44

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On the phone-in: Repair technician Aaron Publicover answers questions about appliances. Off the top of the show, we hear about an historic building in Brudenell, PEI. It's a one-room schoolhouse. And we also hear from Tia Upshaw, as part of CBC's Black Changemaker series.

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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: 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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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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