Maritime Noon from CBC Radio (Highlights)

Nova Scotia announces a $124 million financial package to help support the idled Newpage Mill. Jean Laroche brings us an update. Our heating and cooling expert Art Irwin answers your questions. And we hear more of your feedback on our "Come from Away" attitudes.

The Owner of Trius Tours tells us about his hopes for a regional bus service. Your share your thoughts on the Mayor of Calgary's comments about the Maritime Come From Away attitude. And our gardening expert Marjory Willison takes your calls with your questions on the garden.

Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi shares his thoughts on the "come from away" attitude he sees in the Maritimes, and how it's holding us back. Kim Sheppard of the Nova Scotia Poison Control Centre shares advice on handling poisons and what to do in a potential poisoning situation. And Deborah Skilliter, Curator of Geology at the NS Museum of Natural History, talks about Superstar, the most significant fossil find in NS in recent history.

Veterans at Camp Hill in Halifax say the food isn't good enough. MP Peter Stoffer visits the hospital and shares his findings. Dr. Chris Milburn and Erin Forsey share their tips on running, for beginners to experts. And a new study finds that the lure of toys actually does help children make better food choices.

Is being overweight the new normal? A new survey finds that most Canadians don't believe they have a weight problem, even when they do. We talk to the outgoing head of the Canadian Medica Association about the issue. And our paint expert Jim White answers all of your painting questions.

Aug 10th, Perth-Andover's Flood Victims Committee calls on the provincial government to relocate homes in the community flood zone. Your thoughts on how we should bring respect back into sports. And gardening expert Marjorie Willison provides her advice on your green thumb dilemmas.

An industry observer shares his thoughts on the simmering lobster fishery dispute between New Brunswick and Maine. You share your thoughts on the end of Acadian bus service. And a conversation with Darren Cossar and Katherine Morrow on respect in sport.

Reaction from Marcus Garnet, Vice-President Atlantic for Transport Action Canada, on the surprise announcement that Acadian Bus Lines will stop running Nov. 30. Your appliance repair questions answered by our expert Aaron Publicover. And listeners share their suggestions for bored kids.

The Federation is Rural New Brunswickers has been growing quickly over the last few weeks. We speak to founder and Interim Chair Art MacKay about it's goals. You share your thoughts on PEI's decision to drop interest rates on student loans to zero. And Michael Ungar takes your calls on kids and boredom.

Thursday August 2nd, a Canada Post spokesperson defends changes to rural mail delivery that has many seniors upset. You share more of your favourite Olympic moments. And we talk about how we can make our roads safer for motorcyclists.

August 1, 2012 - Another twist in the court battle to have search warrants related to the Richard Oland homicide investigation released. Our listeners share their thoughts on the Muskrat Falls power deal. And the CBC's Bruce Rainnie joins us for a conversation on your favourite Olympic memories.

Nova Scotia Minister of Energy Charlie Parker talks about the Muskrat Falls deal and what it means for Nova Scotia. Your thoughts on how we can deal with the problem of impaired driving. And automotive expert Doug Bethune answers your automotive questions.

July 30, 2012 - A Fredericton homeowner is upset with NB Power for cutting down a tree in her yard without her permission. Your thoughts on a former Nova Scotia cabinet minister's sentence of house arrest for fraud. And a conversation on what we can do about impaired driving with Margaret Miller and Rhonda O'Blenis of Mothers Against Drinking and Driving.

Former NS MLA Richard Hurlburt is sentenced to house arrest. The CBC's Brian Dubreuil brings us an update. And your gardening questions answered by Marjorie Willison.

We find out why salt is being removed from cafeterias and patient trays at hospitals in Nova Scotia. Ollie Jay takes your questions on the science of sweat. The games in London haven't even begun, but nine athletes have already been banned for using performance enhancing drugs. We talk about the implications with the CEO for the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport.