Maritime Noon from CBC Radio (Highlights)

Update on the three Islanders shot in Alberta last week. Your calls on geneaology. Plus, feedback on abuse of food banks, and parking for pregnant women.

A group of grade 1 students from Oxford School in Halifax ask Santa to answer their questions on Maritime Noon's live food bank fundraiser show.

A group of mothers fight to reclaim courtesy parking spots for pregnant women and new parents. Your stories about using, volunteering, or donating to a Maritime food bank. Plus, your thoughts on "Canada's Worst Driver".

A Cape Breton woman has been named "Canada's Worst Driver" on a reality tv show, we hear her reaction. Our science panelists answer your questions. Plus, your thoughts on splitting custody of the kids at Christmas time.

New Democrat MP Megan Leslie and Conservative MP Scott Armstrong on Canada's decision to withdraw from the Kyoto Accord. Your stories and questions about divorced parents sharing custody of the kids during the holidays. Plus, local poinsettia growers say they can't compete with the big box stores.

Hear why a man from Newport has started a "Ratepayer Survivor Group" for Nova Scotia Power customers. Automotive expert Doug Bethune takes your questions. Plus, are Christmas cards a thing of the past?

NB government aims to change the way natural gas is priced. A PEI conservation group suggests killing crows to preserve piping plover eggs. Chef Craig Flinn on the flavours of the season. Plus, your feedback on helmet standards and civilians volunteering with radar guns.

Why there is no standard for helmets in Canada. Fredericton police want civilian volunteers to monitor speeding drivers with radar guns. New guidelines say mammograms for women in their forties do more harm than good. Plus, more of your customer service stories.

Occupy NS protesters greet shoppers at a Walmart and an Occupy Fredericton protester changes his official address to reflect his winter home: a tent in front of city hall. Your customer service horror stories. Plus, your feedback on mandatory ski helmets and parking vs. transit.

New Brunswick announces plans to regionalize services, in order to reduce duplication and save money. Nova Scotia announces new legislation that makes it mandatory to wear helmets while skiing or snowboarding. Plus, should parking be a priority for our cities? Or is it time to do whatever it takes to push commuters to public transit?

Police find that a group of 50 Cape Breton teens are sending sexually-explicit texts. Should they be charged? Tips for decorating your home for the holidays. Plus, new findings about the culture of sperm whales.

NS makes a deal to keep the troubled Bowater Mersey pulp and paper mill open. Maritimers react to news of a bus driver lockout at Acadian Lines. Your suggestions for great holiday reads.

A Dartmouth, NS woman is hit with a $2000 water bill - a far cry from the $100 she's used to paying. Was it a mistake? If so, who pays? Dealing with the problem of obese kids. Plus, the downside to gift cards.

Another elected board in the region is fired - what needs to happen to make them work? Your feedback on a power rate increase. Tips for cashing in on loyalty cards and reward points. Plus, a farewell to the "Movember" moustache.

Nova Scotians react to a 9.1% increase to their power bills. Advice on writing a will. Plus, we make a cold call to Rustico, PEI on when is it too soon to start decorating for the holidays?