On the phone-in: We discuss second chances orchestras in the Maritimes and the joys of taking up an instrument after many years of not plalying. And off the top, we get an update from the lobster sector in NS.

On the phone-in: Registered dietitian Brittany Brown answers questions about packing lunches for school children. And off the top, we hear from JD Fortune about his life 20 years since he won the show, Rock Star.

On the phone-in: Our listeners share their thoughts on the grocery industry in Canada. And off the top, we speak with Moe Qureshi from the Conservation Council of NB about LNG in Saint John.

On the phone-in: We have a discussion about women's sports in Canada. And off the top, we hear about a meeting in Charlottetown about possible changes to the rental rules.

On the phone-in: We discuss the adventure of searching for sea glass in the Maritimes. And off the top, we hear from the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education about the new school year and the Long Lake wildfire.

On the phone-in: Automotive expert, Doug Bethune, answers listeners' questions. And off the top, we visit a gluten-free food share program. And we hear about the start of the Fall oyster season.

On the phone-in: gardening expert Niki Jabbour takes your questions. And off the top: a West Dalhousie man loses garage to Long Lake wildfire.

On the phone-in: shark expert Chris Harvey-Clark answers your questions. And off the top: a white shark encounter near Hubbards, N.S.

On the phone-in: insurance broker Jen MacLeod discusses how climate change may affect insurance coverage. And off the top: a bakery and general store in the Annapolis Valley is switching gears to help those in need from the Long Lake wildfire.

On the phone-in: advice on how to care for aging parents. And off the top: two evacuees from the Long Lake wildfire share their experiences.

On the phone-in: energy efficiency expert Barry Walker takes your questions. And off the top: more people are out of their homes in Annapolis County, N.S. as the Long Lake wildfire grows.

On the phone-in: Jim White joins us with advice for your painting and staining projects. Plus, one couple's harrowing incident at the Canada-U.S. border.

On the phone-in: Author Megan C. Reynolds takes calls on whether the word "like" is misunderstood. And off the top of the show: the president of the Dalhousie Student Union talks about the lockout and how it's affecting students.

On the phone-in: Jocelyn Covert from Halifax Public Libraries shares her suggestions for great summer reads. And off the top of the show: how a Nova Scotia man stopped fire from engulfing his home, thanks to his poodle Charlie.

On the phone-in: Clothesline expert Cindy Etter Turnbull sorts out your clothesline questions. Travelers' plans are still up in the air as Air Canada and the flight attendants union reach a tentative agreement. Plus, checking in on the Long Lake wildfire.

On the phone-in: ice cream expert Doug Goff gives listeners the scoop on ice cream making tips and tricks. And off the top: How the Salvation Army has opened its doors for donations for West Dalhousie wildfire evacuees.

On the phone-in: gardening expert Niki Jabbour answers your questions. Off the top: volunteers help feed and house firefighters in Annapolis County.

On the phone-in: Genealogy researcher Lesley Anderson answers your questions about researching your family tree. Off the top: people in West Dalhousie, Nova Scotia are under an evacuation order because of two wildfires in the area.

On the phone-in: veterinarian Dr. Karyn Steele answers your animal care questions. Off the top: a wildfire is still burning in Halifax's Bayers Lake area.

On the phone-in: The creators of Black Men's Health Summit discuss how healthcare can be more inclusive. Off the top: Nova Scotia sends firefighters to New Brunswick to help get forest fires under control.