The boys, including Bobby fresh off of a plane, return to discuss a near miss loss by Houston Cougar football to the Oklahoma Sooners, among other worthwhile UH topics in a meaty 100+ minutes of pawd goodness: What we liked and didn't like from Saturday's heartbreakingly close, 16-12 defensive struggle loss at Oklahoma that revealed where the Coogs…

On the phone-in today: Painting and staining expert, Jim White, provides advice to callers. And off the top of the show, we talk with Scott Holman who's a certified arborist and the urban forestry supervisor in Truro, NS. He's overseeing a project this week to plant 46,000 tree seedlings in Victoria Park to replace trees that were blown over 2 year…

On the phone-in: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers our listeners' questions. And off the top of the show, we speak with Jenn Murray from UNIFOR who tells the story of how she helped get a bill passed in the NS legislature yesterday that declares that intimate partner violence is an epidemic.

On the phone-in today: Ultra-marathoner Ryan Keeping is passionate about running. He shares his stories of running across Canada. Listeners share their running stories. And off the top of the show, we speak with Ron Burbidge in Walton, NS. about four boxcars filled with cement that are posing a navigational hazard at the mouth of the Walton River l…

On the anniversary of the Sept 11th attacks, Fire fighters from the Maritimes Travel to ground zero to pay their respects, Charlottetown City Council designates a building up for demolition as a Heritage House and On The Phone In: taking your questions about the value of our trees

On the phone-in: Listeners share their stories about traffic problems in the Maritimes. And off the top of the show, David Alston in Saint John, NB, talks about a proposed tiny home community in East Saint John. We also hear from a mother in Halifax whose children's school bus was four hours late yesterday.…

On the phone-in today: Hannah Harrison and Nicolas Winkler run a podcast about coastal access called "Right of Way". The discussion today centres around people's ability to access coastal land in the Maritimes. And off the top of the show, we hear about job cuts at Connors Brothers in Blacks Harbour, NB. We also hear and update from PEI about the i…

On the phone-in today: Do you feel the diversity of your views is reflected by a federal political party? Our guest is Alex Marland, professor in the Department of Politics at Acadia University. And off the top of the show, we talk about cell phones in classrooms as school begins in the Maritimes. Our guest is David Schult with the PEI Home and Sch…

Well, that wasn't what we hoped for, was it? The boys return to talk about everything they liked (yes, believe it or not some things) and didn't like (lots of stuff) from a humbling 27-7 season opening loss to UNLV. There were also the following topics on offer: Previewing the week 2 opponents: the #15 Oklahoma Sooners and what they look like Evalu…

Over the weekend, Tina Comeau Surette in Yarmouth, N.S., released a video called "Justin's Addiction Story: No Family is Immune." The video has now been viewed more than 200,000 times. Tina tells the story of what led to Justin's death in January 2024. And on the phone-in: Dr Ken Rockwood answers questions about dementia including Alzheimer's disea…

On the phone-in today: Listeners call and share their best tips and tricks when it comes to thrift shopping. Our guests are Charlotte Genge & Anahid Chujunian. And off the top of the show, we hear about Mary Henderson becoming the first female deputy police chief with Kennebecasis Regional Police Force. And we hear an update on Ryan Keeping's effor…

Today on the phone-in:Niki Jabbour takes your gardening questions. Plus,a Charlottetown woman is warning people about a distraction-scam, and a 12 year-old wraps up his summer mini-putt business in St. Andrews, NS.

Today on the phone-in: we take your calls on E-bikes and E-bike batteries. But first, we learn about the carbon impact of trees felled by Fiona, and check in with an ultra-marathoner about to run the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc for a second time.

ITS HERE! Two sports weeks we've been looking forward to for a while, with the following topics as part of the veritable buffet of Pawd happenings: Mike Grimala of the Las Vegas Sun gives the guys an inside look at a hotly anticipated season from the Coogs' week 1 opponents: UNLV. The guys take a look at what the Coogs need to do on both sides of t…

On the phone-in today: Veterinarian Dr Karyn Steele answers your questions about dogs, cats and other small animals. And off the top, we hear about a restoration project at a traditional fishing hole on PEI called MacLean's Pond in Vernon River. We also hear your feedback on the far-right movement which was yesterday's phone-in topic.…

On the phone-in: Guests Peter Smith and David Hoffman discuss the Alt-right movement in Canada. We ask our listeners if they've seen an increase in hate and intolerance in their community. And off the top: Natasha Chestnut with the Restaurant Association of NS discusses how the industry will be affected by changes to the temporary foreign worker pr…

On the phone-in today: Automotive expert, Doug Bethune, answers questions on car troubles. And off the top of the show, we speak with Trish McCourt from the Nova Scotia Non-profit Housing Association about the federal government's announcement on using federal land for affordable housing projects.

On the phone-in: Our guests are Energy efficiency expert, Barry Walker, and Eric Murphy who owns Halifax Heat Pumps and Electrical. They answer questions about heat pumps and heating and cooling systems. And off the top of the show, Erika Shea from New Dawn Enterprises discusses Sydney's first pallet shelter village at Pine Tree Park.…

On the phone-in today: We discuss the US election with Rachel Brickner, who's a professor with the Department of Politics at Acadia University. And we hear about the lockout by Canada's two main rail companies.

THIRD WARD RACQUET CLUB STORE: https://third-ward-racquet-club.printify.me/products The long-awaited UH athletic director position has finally been filled! The boys discuss new AD Eddie Nuñez, what he did as AD at the University of New Mexico and how that experience could help him in his new role in the Third Ward. AND preview season is still in fu…

On the phone-in today: Appliance repair technician, Aaron Publicover answers questions about appliance repair. And off the top of the show, Bernie Thorne who grows grapes in Berwick, NS, talks about his vineyard being eaten by Japanese beetles. We also hear about Titus Bakery in Saint John which is closing after 76 years in business.…

On the phone-in today: Folklorist Clary Croft talks about superstitions. Off the top of the show, the CBC's Brett Ruskin explains what new services will be offered at Halifax Stanfield International Airport for people with physical and cognitive disabilities. We also hear an update about the community fridge in Charlottetown.…

On the phone-in today: Nathaniel Pearre answers questions about EVs. He's a research fellow at Dalhousie University studying electric vehicles in the renewable energy storage lab. And off the top of the show, we talk with Vanessa Pike from Canadian Foodgrains Bank about World Humanitarian Day and the rise in violence against aid workers. We also he…

On the phone-in today: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers questions. And off the top of the show, we hear how the Covered Bridge Potato Chip company is continuing to make chips after a fire in March burned the factory to the ground. Also, PEI experienced a partial 911 outage yesterday.

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On the phone-in today: Jonathan Foster and Micha Fardy join us for a discussion about sustainable tourism in the Maritimes. And off the top of the show, we talk with Annika Lirette, the co-artistic director of Le Spectacle de la Fête Nationale de l'Acadie.

On the phone-in today our guest is physiotherapist Laura Lundquist who answers questions about pain relief and preventing injuries. And off the top of the show, we speak with Simon Thibault at the Congrès Mondial Acadien 2024. We also hear about a Mi'kmaq basket weaving class on PEI.

On the phone-in: Lawyer Jessica Lyle from Touchstone Legal in Dartmouth answers questions about wills and estate planning. And off the top of the show, we hear about concerns on PEI about people having difficulty accessing family lawyers. We also hear about moves to regulate podiatry on PEI.

On the phone-in today: Our painting and staining expert, Jim White, gives advice for your next project. And off the top of the show we speak with Liesje Somers-Blonde, the executive director of the Bide Awhile animal shelter in Dartmouth. They received 24 kittens and cats on Friday and now the shelter is at-capacity.…

On the phone-in: we ask for your favourite moments of the Olympics so far. And we check in with our Halifax colleague Sabrina Fabian to hear what it's like covering the Olympics in-person in Paris.

On the phone-in: we discuss the possibilities and limitations of mass timber wood construction. But first, we hear about efforts to introduce a rod and reel fishing method to replace harpoon fishing for swordfish in NS.

At last, we have a brand new, 10th (!!!) season of the Pawd to debut and we do so in our customary fashion, with a couple of news item appetizers to kick us off: Making at least 1 prediction about every single Houston Cougar intercollegiate sports team for the 2024-25 season and reviewing our 2023-24 bold predictions The football non-conference sch…

On the phone-in: dog behaviour specialist Silvia Jay answers your questions about your canine friend. But first, when is it OK for municipalities to provide financial help for people living rough to return to their home communities?

Today on the phone-in: we discuss Indigenous tourism and how it could help expand our understanding of the world. But first, a new report looks at the successes and shortcomings of the fire and emergency response to last year's wildfire in Upper Tantallon, Nova Scotia. And on PEI, a daughter remembers her Olympian father who competed at the 1924 Pa…

Today's phone-in: Niki Jabbour takes your gardening questions. But first, we hear about improving farm resiliency on PEI, and some more of your thoughts on how to support local farmers and buy more local food.

The boys have reached the end of Season 9! And what better way to commemorate a UH athletics and pawd season in the books than the 7th annual Paw-scar awards, commemorating the best athletes, teams and moments of the 2023-24 season. Plus, we found time to discuss the following newsy topics: Cougar men's hoops alums Jarace Walker and Jamal Shead sta…

Today on the phone-in: we discuss reasons to buy local food and how to make it easier. But first, Graham Nickerson reflects on Emancipation Day and Black Maritime history.

Today on the phone-in: Author Jules Torti shares stories about Trips That Went South, and callers share their own travel misadventures. But first, 16 yo Kohen Wainman just got home from the world barrel racing championships in Perry, Georgia.

On the phone-in today: Phil Moscovitch takes your calls on pickling and fermenting. But first, a new study reveals the impacts on the mental health of people working in organizations supporting women experiencing violence.

On the phone-in: Appliance repair technician Aaron Publicover takes your calls. But first, we get journalist Rick MacLean's thoughts on what the proposed sale of SaltWire newspapers to Postmedia could mean for the region.

Today on the phone-in: Automotive expert Doug Bethune takes your calls about maintaining and fixing your vehicle. But first: Ken Bagnell gives us the low-down on all the Maritimers competing in the Paris Olympics this year.

Today on the phone-in: we crowd-source your advice on the best cafes in the Maritimes. But first, we get a biology lesson on the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid from Cornell entomologist Mark Whitmore. He'll be in Liverpool, NS Tuesday, July 30 for the 10th Annual International HWA Managers Meeting.

VOTE FOR THE 2023-24 PAWSCARS HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rgtUyXtEZPo6OJdPPK5QlUPPtnC23iHKc8U60GljgQk/viewform?edit_requested=true Twitter thread of 2023-24 Play of the Year Pawscars: https://x.com/SHPawdcast/status/1815755628817862742 We're back on our regular weekly recording pace, with the following Houston Cougar topics on the agenda…

Today's phone-in: Veterinarian Dr. Karyn Steele takes your pet health and nutrition questions. And we learn about a new project that's experimenting with the use of oysters to clean water contaminated by pulp mill effluent in Pictou County's Boat Harbour.

Today's phone-in: we get your recommendations for the best ice-cream spots in the Maritimes. But first, we hear about lifeguarding efforts in PEI after Sunday saw 12 rescues at Basinhead Beach, and why a Moncton food bank is getting government help to cover the cost of a security guard.

Today's phone-in: pharmacist Graham MacKenzie takes your calls and questions. And the director of the Aquatic Association of NS shares how producers are feeling about the disease MSX which has been detected in PEI oysters.

Today's phone-in: Niki Jabbour takes all your gardening questions. And off the top of the show, we hear your feedback on what Anne of Green Gables and specifically the location of Green Gables means to you.

On the phone-in: Author Alan MacEachern and Kate Scarth discuss the story of Green Gables. Alan is the author of "Becoming Green Gables" and Kate is the Chair of L.M. Montgomery Studies with the L.M. Montgomery Institute at UPEI. And off the top of the show, meteorologist Tina Simpkin discusses the weather and we hear about early monitoring for bli…

Oh hey, I guess our summer break is over. Its been a newsy last few weeks on many fronts in the world of Houston Cougar sports and the full trio of co-hosts return to discuss these topics: Discussing the rumored names for UH's athletic director vacancy, including but not limited to: David Fletcher, Oliver Luck, and Keli Zinn The bizarre decision to…

On the phone-in: We have a discussion about the dangers of disinformation and propaganda. Our guest is Alex Khasnabish who's a professor and chair of the department of Sociology and Anthropology at Mount St. Vincent University in Halifax. And off the top of the show. We hear about an incident near Digby involving farmed salmon. Our guests are Joel …