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Gender-Neutral Anthem, Engagement Ring Court Case

We hear from a member of a group of prominent Canadian women who are calling on the government to make the national anthem gender-neutral. Your feedback on cats killing birds. Plus, does a broken engagement mean you have to return the ring?

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Bird Kills, Fred Walsh, Green Glow

New research from Environment Canada says cats are killing off millions of birds in Canada every year. Plumbing expert Fred Walsh takes your questions. And a park interpreter in New Brunswick captures the attention of NASA scientists with a time-lapse vid

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Sexual Abuse Case, Chimney Sweep Qs

Private Investigators reveal new details in a decades-old sexual abuse case involving a former SJ police officer. We hear from Moncton's "Park Golfer" just before the RCMP take him into police custody. A professional chimney sweep answers your questions a

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Climate Change, Silvia Jay, Landlord Rights Feedback

Leading climate scientists from around the world release a new report warning of the continuing effects of climate change. Dog behaviour expert Silvia Jay answers questions about your dog. And your thoughts on whether landlords need more protection.

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Rent Control, Landlords Rights, Assisted Suicide Feedback

ACORN - an advocacy group - is calling for a return to rent control in Nova Scotia. We ask: Do landlords need more protection from bad tenants? And your thoughts on legalizing assisted suicide in Canada.

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Assisted Suicide, Social Media and Firing, Golf Rage Feedback

A prominent doctor who died from a brain tumour leaves behind a video appeal, asking Canada to allow assisted suicide. A Dalhousie University professor of health law and ethics responds. We ask: Is it fair to fire someone because of comments made on their

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Golf Rage, Mould, Landlord and Nickname Feedback

A Moncton man ends up with a broken arm and tooth after a dispute over golfing in a city park. We take your questions on how to prevent - and get rid of - mould. And your thoughts on landlords' rights, and the nicknames people use to describe where they

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Deck Safety, Genealogist Terry Punch

A registered home inspector on how to ensure your deck is safe after a deck collapse insjured 15 people in Dartmouth. Your thoughts on more protection for landlords. Terry Punch takes your questions about tracing your family tree. Plus, a final word on ne

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Trashed House, Bystander Culture, Fake Credential Feedback, Airline Feedback, Pension Feedback, Cougar Call

A woman on PEI asks for help after her home was trashed by tenants. We ask: have you intervened to stop sexual violence? And your thoughts on fake academic credentials, air passenger rights, NB pensions, and cougar sightings.

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Fake Credentials, Pitch the Publisher, Newfie Feedback

Louis LaPierre, a prominent academic who acted as consultant on environmental issues in the Maritimes, admits that he lied about his academic credentials. We speak to a credentials expert. A publisher takes your questions about how to get published. And

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Facebook Ad, Airline Complaints, Is "Newfie" Derogatory?

Facebook bans advertising from an online dating company after it uses Rehteah Parsons' image. More of your thoughts on why young people aren't voting. An air passenger advocate on how to get fair compensation when something goes wrong with your flight. Pl

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NB Pension Tour, Youth Vote, Champion Duck Caller

Retired government employees in NB fight changes to their pension plans. Why youth aren't voting - and why it matters. Plus, meet Canada's new champion duck caller.

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Flood Insurance, Wildlife Qs

A new report calls for updated maps of flood-prone areas before insurance companies will consider offering flood insurance. Plus, our wildlife biologist Bob Bancroft answers your questions.

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Rehtaeh's Story on Dr.Phil, Gardening Advice

We speak to Rehtaeh Parsons' father after American talk show host Dr. Phil covers her story. Your thoughts on having Mi'kmaq education available in schools. Marjorie Willison answers your gardening questions. Plus, more of your thoughts on the secret to a

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Mi'kmaq Education, Secret to a Long Life

A Mi'kmaq mother fights to give her son a Mi'kmaq education. The director of the largest study of centenarians in the world shares his thoughts on the secret to a long life. Plus, your views on Quebec's proposed Charter of Values.

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Quebec Values, RESPs, Child-Free Feedback

A Muslim scholar and community leader in Halifax give his response to Quebec's controversial move to ban public servants from wearing religious clothing and symbols to work. RESP expert Mike Holman takes your questions about how to save for your child's e

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Homeowners' Win, Living Child-Free, Pipeline Feedback, Hating School Feedback

A NS homeowner wins a legal battle with the province after a highway construction project turns their lives upside down. We ask: have you chosen to be child-free? How has that worked out? Your thoughts on the proposed west to east pipeline project. And yo

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Chant Latest, Hating School, SMU Feedback

A Saint Mary's University student who says she complained to the SMU student association last year about a controversial frosh-week chant says change is needed. More of your thoughts on the orientation chant and how it should be handled. And we ask: do yo

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SMU Response, SMU Degrees, SMU Feedback, Chef Craig Flinn

A philosophy professor at Saint Mary's University takes issue with how the university is handling the orientation chant controversy. A SMU alumnus is so disgusted by the chant video, he wants to return his degrees. We hear your thoughts on the frosh-week

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A video of Saint Mary's University students chanting about having non-consensual sex with under-age girls goes viral.

We hear from the Avalon Sexual Assault Centre, Students Nova Scotia, and Nova Scotia cabinet minister Marilyn More. And we talk plain language. You share examples of unclear, bureaucratic language.

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Are hospital lotteries ethical, the impact of a new eastern pipeline, and more on school supplies

We'll get reaction to a prominent medical journal questioning the ethics of hospital lotteries. We take your calls on the proposed TransCanada pipeline for Saint John. And we hear more of your views on the high cost of school supplies.

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Costly School Supplies, Pot Bust, Painting Qs

A NS mom calls for a tax credit to help cover the cost of school supplies. The RCMP share the story of how a routine traffic stop led to the discovery of a car full of marijuana - plus, a surprise in the trunk. And Jim White answers your painting and stai

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Sick Day Statistics, Western Intervention in Syria

The taxpayers federation says we're facing an "epidemic of sick-leave abuse" amongst government employees. Find out why. Plus, your views on Western intervention in Syria. Is it a good idea? Finally, a couple of inspiring stories about getting fit.

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Snook Sentencing, Fitness Advice

We get the latest from the courthouse in Saint John as a former city councillor is sentenced for sexual abuse. Your thoughts on staying out of debt. Our fitness expert answers your questions. Plus, a few more of your favourite travel stories.

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Consumer Debt, Travel Stories

New numbers show Canadians are on a borrowing spree. You share your most memorable travel stories. Plus, your feedback on what it means to be a stay-at-home dad.

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Bilingual Medical Records, Stay-At-Home Dads, Your Feedback

A former New Brunswicker asks why he can't get a copy of his medical records in English - only French. Teachers weigh in on the burden of buying supplies for their students. We talk about what it means to be a stay-at-home dad. Plus, a few more stories ab

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Teachers Paying for School Supplies, Your Automotive Questions

We talk to a principal about the costs teachers often pay from their own pockets to provide supplies in their own classrooms. Plus, your automotive questions for Doug Bethune.

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Bear Chase, Gardening Qs, Poetry Finale

A biologist explains what to do if you encounter a black bear in the woods after two Nova Scotians find themselves on the run. Gardening expert Marjorie Willison answers your questions. Plus, one last recitation of a favourite poem.

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Vacancy Rates, Buying and Selling Homes, Your Feedback

An overview of high vacancy rates in the Maritimes - and what that means for renters. A house inspector and a realtor answer your questions about buying or selling your home. Plus, your feedback on abolishing the Senate.

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Marijuana Ticketing, Abolish the Senate, Your Feedback

The police chief in Cape Breton explains why he and his national counterparts are calling for lesser punishments for people caught in possession of marijuana. More of your thoughts on whether skateboarders should have to wear helmets. We debate the future

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Skateboard Helmets, Favourite Poems

A skateboarder fights a proposed helmet law in Saint John. Plus, we ask you to call and recite your favourite line of poetry.

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Fisheries Minister on Lobster Prices, Canning Feedback, Home Heating and Cooling Questions

Reporter John Jeffrey fills us in on what Gail Shea had to say today about support for the lobster industry. Your feedback on canning and preserving the harvest. Plus, your questions on heating and cooling your home.

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Premier on Snake Tragedy, Canada Games Success, Canning and Preserving

New Brunswick Premier David Alward speaks publicly about the recent death of two boys in his province. We talk to the three Maritime Chefs de Mission for the Canada Games. Plus, your questions on canning and preserving.

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Farm Workers, Gift Etiquette, Your Feedback

Farmers in NS and NB share their stories after a PEI farmer complains he can't find local workers. More of your feedback on buying alcohol in corner stores. The ins and outs of gift giving during wedding season. Plus, a few more of your favourite movie su

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Dry Water Supply, Best Movies Ever

Charlottetown struggles with a dry water supply - and pushes conservation measures. Plus, your nominations for the best movie of all time!

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Senator Audit, Medical Testing, Alcohol in Corner Stores

The latest from Ottawa regarding Senator Wallin's expense audit. Health PEI explains when and why they would refuse to perform a medical test. Plus, your opinions on selling alcohol in convenience stores.

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Limits on Medical Tests, Pet Questions

An Islander complains that her doctor refused to test her for HIV and hepatitis. We ask: Should there be testing on demand? Plus, Veterinarian Eric Carnegy answers your questions.

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Exotic animals seized in New Brunswick, gardening wisdom, and your love of 4-H

Authorities round-up some exotic animals at the scene where two young boys were strangled by a python. Marjorie Willison takes your gardening questions. And more of your thoughts on why 4-H is still relevant today.

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Cyberbullying Legislation Concerns, Is 4H Still Relevant?

A lawyer shares his concerns with Nova Scotia's new cyberbullying legislation. We ask: Is the 4H Club still relevant? Plus, your feedback on the Tory government's new political ad in NB.

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Zinck Sentencing, NB Political Ad, Appliance Repair, Your Feedback

Former NS MLA Trevor Zinck postpones sentencing. Could this mean an election run? The Tory government in NB launches a new tv ad - on the taxpayers' dime. Our appliance repair expert takes your questions. Plus, your reactions to the deadly snake incident

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Snake Deaths, Photography Tips

We get the latest from Campbellton, NB after an escaped python kills two children. Noel Chenier answers your questions about cameras and taking photos.

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Unattended Pets, Life-Changing Books, Pipeline Feedback

The SPCA in PEI is reminding pet-owners that if it receives a complaint about an unattended pet while the owner is on holiday, the pet can be seized. We ask you to tell us about books that have changed your life. And your thoughts on a west-to-east pipeli

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West-East Pipeline, Wine Recommendations

TransCanada Corp says it's going ahead with a proposed west to east pipeline, carrying Alberta bitumen to Saint John. We speak with New Brunswick premier, David Aylward, and CBC-reporter Bob Jones. And wine writer Craig Pinhey is our guest as we hear your

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Shark Tagging, Nazi Coins, Green Living, Widow, Walmart, and Seat Belt Feedback

Dalhousie University's Ocean Tracking Network receives $50,000 for a shark tagging project. We speak to researchers out on the water. A New Brunswick man wills his valuable coin collection to an American neo-Nazi group. His sister is in court today to hav

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Rocky Jones Remembered, Living Widowed, Seat Belt Feedback

Reporter Sherri Borden-Colley shares her memories of the late social activist, lawyer, and champion of civil rights, Rocky Jones. We ask for your experiences of being widowed. And your thoughts on why so many people are still not wearing seat belts.

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Seat Belts, Genealogy, Riparian Rights Feedback

Investigations into recent car accident fatalities have revealed the occupants weren't wearing seatbelts. We ask why - after 30 years of seat-belt laws - there are still those who don't buckle-up. And your thoughts on Riparian rights.

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Walmart Groceries, Payphones, Salmon Pools

The impact on local businesses now that Walmart is selling groceries in our region. Your thoughts on whether we still need payphones. Plus, a fly fisherman complains that too many salmon pools in NB are privately-owned.

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Stealing from Seniors, One-Way Trip to Mars, Chris Brown Concert

Find out how a 22-year-old man managed to steal from an elderly neighbour he'd known since he was six. Your feedback on what should happen to an owner who locks their dog in a hot car. We meet a Nova Scotian who's in the running to make a one-way trip to

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Bullying Video, Transformed Lives, Dog Rescue

The impact on victims when bullying videos go viral. Your feedback on the costs of premium credit cards to businesses. Stories about people who have turned their lives around. Plus, we hear from a Nova Scotian who saved a dog from a hot car.

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Credit Card Decision, Elder Abuse, Your Feedback

The Competition Tribunal rules that merchants cannot refuse to accept premium credit cards - or charge you extra when you use one. Advice for avoiding elder abuse. Plus, your feedback on dogs in hot cars and drivers using cellphones.

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Tornado Investigation, Doug Bethune, Hot Nursing Home Feedback

Environment Canada sends investigators to the Grand Lake area of New Brunswick to assess a damaged area that appears to have been hit by a tornado. Automotive expert Doug Bethune takes your questions. And your thoughts on a New Brunswick nursing home wher

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Sweltering Seniors, Dog Behaviour Expert, Fence Feedback

A New Brunswick woman pleads for help for her elderly mother - and others - living in stifling conditions in a nursing home. Dog behaviour expert, Silvia Jay, takes your questions. And your thoughts on a why a Halifax woman should be allowed to fence in h

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High Fence, Science Qs, Your Feedback

A heritage property owner in downtown Halifax gets in trouble with the city for building a tall fence around her child's play area. Halifax police on why they don't send letters to distracted drivers based on tips from the public. Mary Anne White answers

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Bridge Rescue, Remembering Colville, Texting and Driving

We hear about a dramatic rescue on the Reversing Falls bridge in Saint John this week. Remembering artist Alex Colville following his death at 92. Your stories about texting and driving. Plus, your feedback on extending Sunday shopping hours.

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Hospital Bedbugs, Sunday Shopping, Your Feedback

An exterminator reflects on a case of bedbugs in a hospital in Northern NB. Your thoughts on expanded Sunday shopping hours in some cities in the Maritimes. Plus, more of your feedback on newcomers pledging allegiance to the Queen.

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Cabinet Shuffle, Cancer and Nutrition, Your Feedback

The impact of Harper's latest cabinet shuffle on Maritime MPs. Which foods cause cancer and which foods help fight it. Plus, your feedback on a newcomer's decision not to pledge allegiance to the Queen.

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Citizenship Oath, Your Feedback, Gardening Qs

Should immigrants have to pledge allegiance to the Queen before they can become a Canadian citizen? Your feedback on anti-tethering legislation. Plus, Marjorie Willison takes your gardening questions.

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Dog Tethering, Adult Literacy, Christmas in Summer

A call for regulations to help tethered dogs - and the story of a dog named Bullet. Stories about adults learning to read. Your feedback on gadgets getting in the way of conversation. Plus, a plea for stores to put the Christmas wrap away in the summertim

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RCMP Complaint Decision, Appraising Antiques, Your Feedback

The RCMP Complaints Commission explains why the force did nothing wrong in the case of a NS woman who hired a hit man to kill her husband. An appraiser assesses your antiques. Plus, your feedback on a study into our attitudes towards sexual assault victim

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Sexual Assault Study, Electronic Conversations, Your Feedback

We delve into a new study that suggests 1 in 5 Canadians say women invite sexual assault when they're drunk. We ask: Are we losing out by using a keypad for many of our conversations? Plus, more of your feedback on the pros and cons of unpaid internships.

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Ingonish Drowning, Internships, Duffy Feedback

The search continues for the body of a 14 year old boy presumed drowned in Ingonish Harbour. We speak to a constable with the Ingonish RCMP. We ask: would you be willing to do an unpaid internship? And your thoughts on the latest developments in the Senat

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Duffy Court Documents, Home Reno Experts, Trout Feedback

Court documents reveal that the Conservative party was ready to pay off Senator Mike Duffy's improperly claimed expenses. CBC Reporter James Cudmore brings us up to date. We take your questions about home renovations. And your thoughts on a limit on keepi

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