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  • Automotive questions w/Doug Bethune - Mon. May 27
  • Cooking with local produce w/Elisabeth Bailey - Tues. May 28
  • Eliminating Olympic Sports w/Scott Russell & Kevin Walmsley - Wed. May 29
  • Painting Expert Jim White - Thurs. May 30
  • Gardening w/Marjorie Willison - Fri. May 31
  • Geneologist Terry Punch - Mon. Jun 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Categories: Episode Update

Friday May 24, 2013

Liquor in Grocery Stores, Bodychecking Vote, Pet Advice, Deer Solutions

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Nova Scotia's PC party proposes that liquor be sold in grocery and corner stores in the province. The chief medical officer of health responds. Hockey Canada is in PEI voting on bodychecking at the Peewee level. Dr. Eric Carnegy takes questions about your pet. And more solutions to keep deer out of your garden.

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Thursday May 23, 2013

Chained Teen Update, Feedback on Taping Mouths, Fire Hazards

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The CBC's Blair Rhodes tells us about today's guilty pleas in the case of a kidnapped and confined teenager in Nova Scotia. Your feedback on the story of a staff member at an after school program who taped several boys' mouths shut. And your stories and questions on fire hazards. 

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Wednesday May 22, 2013

Mouth Taping Incident, Senator James Cowan, Making A Change, Duffy And Deer Feedback

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A Halifax mother says her son and a group of other boys had duct tape put over their mouths at an after-school program. We hear from her and the Halifax Regional School Board. Nova Scotia Liberal Senator James Cowan gives his perspective on the Senate scandal. We hear your stories and take your questions about making a big change in your life. And more of your thoughts on Senator Mike Duffy --  and how to keep deer out of your garden.

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Tuesday May 21, 2013

Harper Addresses Senate Scandal, Hemochromatosis, Duffy And Deer Feedback

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Prime Minister Stephen Harper addresses his caucus, speaking for the first time about the two senators that have left the Conservative caucus, and the $90,000 gift his chief of staff gave to Mike Duffy. We hear reaction from a professor emeritus of political studies. We take your questions about hemochromatosis. And we hear your thoughts on the on-going furor about the senate, and your suggestions about how to keep deer out of your garden. 

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Friday May 17, 2013

Duffy Out of Caucus, Duffy Feedback, Gardening, Soup Feedback

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Senator Mike Duffy leaves the Tory caucus, but decides to sit as an independent in the Senate. We speak to a PEI Liberal MP about that choice. We also speak to the coordinator of Democracy Watch - a group that's calling for the abolishment of the Senate. And we hear your thoughts on the controversy. Marjorie Willison takes your gardening questions And another suggestion on how to eat soup without soiling your clothes.

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Thursday May 16, 2013

Senator Mike Duffy's $90,000 Gift, Stroke Risk, Etiquette Feedback

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We speak to CBC reporter James Cudmore about the latest in the story of PEI Senator Mike Duffy's $90,000 gift from the prime minister's chief of staff. We take your questions about stroke risk and recovery. And your thoughts on proper etiquette.

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Wednesday May 15, 2013

Equal Funding for Men's and Women's Teams, Canada Post Feedback, Etiquette Questions

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Former members of UNB's disbanded women's hockey team say men's and women's university teams should receive equal funding. Your feedback on what you expect from Canada Post in the internet age. Plus, your etiquette questions for butler Charles MacPherson. 

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Tuesday May 14, 2013

Lobster Protests Ends, Pickers, University Feedback

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Fishermen in the Maritimes untie their boats and go fishing after a few days of protesting low prices. We speak to the president of the PEI Fishermen's Association and Nova Scotia's fisheries minister  about a plan to create a panel to look into the state of the fishery. We hear your stories of treasures you've uncovered at garage sales and in basements. And your thoughts on whether too many young people are going to university.

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Monday May 13, 2013

Body Checking Ban, Keeping Score, University Education

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Hockey Nova Scotia eliminates checking at the pee wee level. Your feedback on whether to keep score in kids' sports. Plus, your thoughts on whether too many kids are pushed to go to university.

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Friday May 10, 2013

NS Cabinet Minister Charged, Canada Post, Homeschooling Feedback

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An alleged dispute that began in the men's washroom at Nova Scotia's Province House has led to charges against a cabinet minister. Your calls on what you want from Canada Post in the internet age. Plus, your feedback on whether we need more regulations for families that homeschool.

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