Maritime Noon from CBC Radio (Highlights)

Fisheries Minister Keith Ashfield's comments to a teenager linking her cooking abilities to her marriage prospects stir up plenty of controversy in Parliament, and among the public as well. We ask: how does TV affect your child's behaviour? And your thou

A car drives off of a Cape Breton ferry and into the water. We get an update on the search for the vehicle. We hear how Hockey PEI is handling a brawl that broke out after a Midget AA game on the weekend. We ask: should off-highway vehicles have access to

A Nova Scotia family loses their family pet in a trap meant for a wild animal. We ask about trapping rules. Automotive expert Doug Bethune takes your questions. And your thoughts on the federal government's new skills training initiatives.

Three perspectives on the new Canada Jobs Grant program: Elizabeth Beale is the head of the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council; Terry Anne Boyles is with the Association of Canadian Community Colleges; Rodger Cuzner is the Liberal Human Resources and Ski

Mary Schinold tells us how EI contributed to the closure of her restaurant in Windsor, Nova Scotia. Ex-MLA Russell MacKinnon defends his right to a pension. Nutritionist Edie Shaw-Ewald gives advice on how to spend less and eat well. We hear some of your

On April 1, the PEI government will collect HST on electricity. We talk to Islander Bob Baird, who plans on not paying the HST on next month's power bill to protest the province's decision. Should politicians convicted of illegally spending taxpayers' mon

The Canadian Taxpayers' Federation wants rules changed that allow politicians convicted of illegally spending taxpayers' money to continue receiving their pensions while serving a sentence. Dr. Beth Abramson debunks myths about heart health. Your thoughts

A teenager playing on melting pack ice is rescued in PEI. Your calls on proposals to increase tolling on Maritime roadways. Plus, your feedback on our stories on tethering dogs and using ATVs.

A new shipment of cats and dogs has arrived in the Maritimes from California, and some local shelters aren't pleased. Veterinarian Eric Carnegy takes your calls on tethering dogs and other pet topics. Plus, more hilarious stories on learning a new langua

Your feedback on whether maintaining access for ATV users should take precedence over protected wilderness areas. Your stories about learning new languages. Plus, Stompin' Tom's memorial service.

ATV operators worry that expanding a wilderness area in Nova Scotia will take away their place to play. The outgoing federal Environment Commissioner takes your calls. Your feedback on gas mileage and pedestrian safety. Plus, send us your pothole stories!

The Automobile Protection Association comments on one man's experience of finding he's not getting the mileage advertised on his new vehicle. Your calls on how to improve pedestrian safety. Plus, helmets may not protect you the way you expect, but an ER d

Journalist Stephen Kimber looks back at the investigation into Kimberly McAndrew's disappearance in light of a police search of a property in Shad Bay. Your feedback on a hunger strike to protest changes to EI. Plus, your questions on debt for Gail Vaz-Ox

A New Brunswick lobster fisherman goes on a hunger strike to protest employment insurance changes. We hear growing concerns from seasonal workers in Cape Breton as well. Aaron Publicover takes your questions about home appliance repairs. And your memories

Legendary Canadian musician Stompin' Tom Connors dies, and we convene a panel to talk about why he struck a chord with Canadians. We hear your renditions of a Stompin' Tom classic. We take your questions about food safety. And your thoughts on dementia an