# Maritime Noon Maritime Noon is a one-hour program devoted to delivering informative reports and interviews which explore issues that are of interest to Maritimers. Join host Bob Murphy weekdays from noon to 1 p.m. Page: Feed: --- ## Today's phone-in: crime and detective fiction. And off the top, we hear from the victim of a racist tirade in downtown Halifax and some reaction to yesterday's show. _2026-08-19_ On the phone-in: we delve into crime and detective fiction with two Maritime writers. But first, we hear about a racist tirade in Halifax, a report from a 20-year field biology project in Kouchibouguac, and a listener's response to yesterday's show. [Listen](https://cbc.mc.tritondigital.com/CBC_MARITIMENOON_P/media/maritimenoon/maritimenoon-yG9LaNN1-20260819.mp3) ## Today's phone-in: bystander responsibility. And off the top, a domestic violence expert on the warning signs for filicide. _2026-08-18_ On the phone-in: What can we do as bystanders witnessing harassment and disrespect? But first, a domestic violence expert on warning signs regarding the risk to children's lives when parents separate. [Listen](https://cbc.mc.tritondigital.com/CBC_MARITIMENOON_P/media/maritimenoon/maritimenoon-vXNcDzkp-20260818.mp3) ## Today's phone-in: Automotive expert Doug Bethune. And we hear about the Medway Community Forest Cooperative's first 10 years of sustainable community management. _2026-08-17_ On the phone-in: Our auto-motive expert Doug Bethune tries to solve your motor vehicle mysteries. And off the top, the Medway Community Forest Cooperative is building community and sustainable forestry on 15,000 hectares of crown land. [Listen](https://cbc.mc.tritondigital.com/CBC_MARITIMENOON_P/media/maritimenoon/maritimenoon-ZEGJ5hNE-20260817.mp3) ## Today's phone-in: Turn up your radios because we're playing summer jams! The CBC's Erin Costelo guides us through the soundtrack of summer. But first, we'll hear how a lighthouse in PEI is getting a makeover. _2026-08-14_ On the phone-in: Juno nominated music producer, singer-songwriter and CBC Producer of the East Coast Music Hour, Erin Costelo is here to help us break down those memorable summer tunes. And off the top of the show, we'll hear about the restorations being done on the Point Prim Lighthouse in Prince Edward Island. [Listen](https://cbc.mc.tritondigital.com/CBC_MARITIMENOON_P/media/maritimenoon/maritimenoon-eAk82Pt0-20260814.mp3) ## Today's phone-in: We're talking Acadian heritage ahead of August 15th, La Fête nationale de l'Acadie or National Acadian Day. But first, we'll hear how some churches in Cape Breton are heading to hiking trails this summer. _2026-08-13_ On the phone-in: Rébécca-Sarah Potvin, executive director of L'Acadie de Chezzetcook and Monique Poirier, artistic and executive director at Le Pays de la Sagouine join us to talk about Acadian heritage as August 15th, La Fête nationale de l'Acadie or National Acadian Day, approaches. And off the top, we'll hear about the hiking series that some local United Churches in Cape Breton have been… [Listen](https://cbc.mc.tritondigital.com/CBC_MARITIMENOON_P/media/maritimenoon/maritimenoon-VJ2gdmcG-20260813.mp3) ## Today's phone-in: Our pickleball experts are here to talk about the sport. But first, we'll hear how exposures to ticks known to carry Lyme disease is more than double the average for the past three years. _2026-08-12_ On the phone-in: Doris Dunphy, president of PEI Pickleball ÎPÉ and Deborah McNamara, general manager of the Halifax Pickleball Club guide us through the world of pickleball. And off the top of the show, we'll hear how New Brunswick public health's tick tracker is reporting that exposure to ticks known to carry Lyme disease is more than double the average for the past three years. [Listen](https://cbc.mc.tritondigital.com/CBC_MARITIMENOON_P/media/maritimenoon/maritimenoon-am4d4XRD-20260812.mp3) ## Today's phone-in: We take your calls about hidden history discovered inside your walls! _2026-08-11_ On the phone-in: What are the most intriguing things you unearthed from inside your walls or floors during renovations? And we start things off with a story of a creepy discovery, dolls hidden inside the Thomas Williams House in Moncton. [Listen](https://cbc.mc.tritondigital.com/CBC_MARITIMENOON_P/media/maritimenoon/maritimenoon-NLw6KG2W-20260811.mp3) ## On the phone-in: Aaron Publicover on appliance repair. Plus, the Canso Seaman's Memorial Service turns 50, and girls' construction camp. _2026-08-10_ Today's phone-in: appliance repair expert Aaron Publicover takes your calls. But first, we hear about a Seameen's Memorial Service in Canso and a girl's construction skills camp in PEI. [Listen](https://cbc.mc.tritondigital.com/CBC_MARITIMENOON_P/media/maritimenoon/maritimenoon-t6tqTZZT-20260810.mp3) ## On the phone-in: gardening expert Niki Jabbour. Off the top: Terry Fox's iconic Van of Hope parks in Halifax _2026-08-07_ On the phone-in: gardening expert Niki Jabbour takes your questions. Off the top: Terry Fox's iconic Van of Hope is in Halifax. [Listen](https://cbc.mc.tritondigital.com/CBC_MARITIMENOON_P/media/maritimenoon/maritimenoon-FX10tpSk-20260807.mp3) ## [AI QA that opens fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/yZLvu5TwDs6a) _2026-08-07 · **Sponsored**_ Run a browser QA from plain-English instructions; get GitHub issues and optional fix PRs. ## On the phone-in: pharmacist Graham MacKenzie takes your questions. Off the top: could a proposed U.S. bill jeopardize North Atlantic right whale survival? _2026-08-06_ On the phone-in: pharmacist Graham MacKenzie answers your questions. Off the top: North Atlantic right whales are making a comeback, but could a proposed U.S. bill jeopardize their survival? Sean Brilliant from the Canadian Wildlife Federation explains. [Listen](https://cbc.mc.tritondigital.com/CBC_MARITIMENOON_P/media/maritimenoon/maritimenoon-arr6OWxs-20260806.mp3)