Maritime Noon From Cbc Radio (highlights)

On the phone-in: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers questions for gardeners across the region. And off the top of the show, we hear about an initiative in Quebec that will see people who are no-shows after making a restaurant reservation will be charged $10 per person. We talk with Natasha Chestnut from the Restaurant Association of NS whether such an initiative has been talked about in the Maritimes.

On the phone-in today: Jim White who's an expert in painting and staining, provides advice to listeners for the spring and summer projects. And off the top of the show, we hear from a woman in Cape Breton whose brother had trouble getting treatment for drug addiction. And we also hear from people in Charlottetown about the arrival of spring.

On the phone-in: Urban planner, Tristan Cleveland, discusses ways to make neighbourhoods more people-friendly. He also answers questions from listeners about preserving historic buildings and creating more housing. And off the top of the show, we speak with Rebecca Penn who's Nova Scotia Health's harm reduction consultant. She talks about how crack in West Hants may be contaminated with other stimulants or opioids which can be dangerous, even deadly.

On the phone-in today: Our guest, Rosmarie Lohnes, a sustainable landscape designer and founder of Helping Nature Heal Inc. in Bridgwater, NS, answers questions about preventing shoreline erosion. And off the top of the show, we speak with Arthur Gaudreau from @HalifaxReTales about the future of the retailer, Hudson's Bay. We also speak with Don McAlpine from the New Brunswick Museum about big brown bats at a school in Plaster Rock.

Today's phone-in: automotive expert Doug Bethune. And we get more details on the removal of the tolls from the Halifax bridges from communications manager Steve Proctor.

On the phone-in: our dog behaviour expert Silvia Jay takes your questions. But first, we hear about a new affordable housing development in the works in Antigonish, and good news for monarch butterfly populations.

Today's phone-in: we take your questions about filing your income taxes. Plus, you had a lot more to say about yesterday's topic of voter engagement, and we hear about a seed library in St. Andrews.

Today's phone-in: we discuss how to increase voter turnout at all elections. But first, the NS Seafood Alliance discusses Chinese tariffs, and a new lab is helping detect avian flu on PEI.

Today's phone-in: heat pumps and heating systems with Barry Walker & Eric Murphy. Plus, an update on measles in the region and how Canada-US relations could affect the tourism season on PEI.

Today's phone-in: Gardening expert Niki Jabbour takes your spring gardening questions live from the CBC living room at the Eastlink Centre in Charlottetown as part of the PEI Provincial Home Show.

On the phone-in: Lots of people lose items and some are lucky enough to find them. Our listeners share their "lost and found" stories. Our guest is Steve Bober from Ring Finders. And off the top of the show, we speak with Robert Huish from Dalhousie University about provincial trade barriers.

On the phone-in: Listeners call and share their views on the new US trade tariffs. Our guest is David Campbell who's an economic consultant and president of Jupia Consultants in Moncton.And off the top, we hear from a farmer in Montague, PEI, about the importance of sustainable farming, especially now that the US tariffs are in place. 

On the phone-in: George Iny from the Automobile Protection Association provides advice about new and used vehicles to listeners who are in the market for a new or used car or they need tips about the vehicle they have. And off the top of the show, we hear from Mike Morrison in Miramichi, NB, about troubles with MP Jake Stewart.

On the phone-in: how do you balance the pressures of youth sport? And off the top of the show, the wait for non-urgent MRIs in the Maritimes can be 10 times higher than the recommended standard. 

Phone the phone-in: psychiatrist Dr. Jackie Kinley takes your questions about protecting your mental health during tumultuous times, like President Trump imposing tariffs. And off the top of the show, we'll hear how Clearwater Seafoods' plans to sell its facility in Arichat is affecting the community.

On the phone-in: Veterinarian Dr Karyn Steele takes your pet questions, snowmobile rescues in New Brunswick and your calls on Farmland and Blood Donations

On the phone-in: Are we sowing the seeds for a farmland loss crisis? Farmers call in about the pressures pushing agricultural land out to pasture and possible solutions. Plus, a new survey aims to find out what major barriers young/new farmers face when trying to access farmland in NS.

On the phone-in: Appliance repair technician Aaron Publicover answers your questions. How wintery weather has wreaked havoc for blood donation appointments across the Maritimes. And 8-year-old Maverick Bishop's family pushes for change to PEI's organ donor program.

Canada wins in the 4 Nations Face-off Final and Cole Harbour, the home of two of the stars of the team, celebrates. Plus we'll have your feedback on recycling....and on the phone-in, automotive repair expert Doug Bethune takes your calls.

On the phone-in: The three Rs of waste management seem so simple until it comes time to put out the garbage. What would make you a better recycler? Plus, an open letter urging New Brunswick's premier to declare gender-based, intimate partner and family violence an epidemic.