On the phone-in: Jessica Lyle on wills and estate planning. And author Ken Hynes discusses Nova Scotians pivotal role in The Great War.

On the phone-in: Gardening expert Niki Jabbour answers listeners' questions. And off the top, we hear from farmer Josh Oulton about efforts in NS to raise money for Jamaican farm workers affected by Hurricane Melissa

On the phone-in: Alex Marland from Acadia University answers questions about the new federal government's budget. And off the top, we hear about a birch bark canoe being launched in NB.

On the phone-in: Our experts share their views on the federal government's proposed changes to the bail system. And off the top, we hear from MP Chris d'Entremont who crossed the floor.

On the phone-in: Experts Suzie Dunn and Maryanne Fisher discuss the dangers of romance scams. And off the top, we hear about concerns connected to the homeless shelter in St Stephen, NB.

On the phone-in: Automotive expert, Doug Bethune, answers questions about car repair. And off the top, we hear about the challenges of a suspension of overnight addiction withdrawal services in Sydney.

On the phone-in: Listeners share ghost stories. And off the top, CBC meteorologist Ryan Snoddon provides the details about the Halloween storm and when it'll clear.

On the phone-in: Barry Walker and Eric Murphy answer questions about heat pumps and other systems. And off the top, we hear about a vigil in Stellarton, NS, for Lilly and Jack Sullivan.

On the phone-in: Luc Cousineau from Dalhousie University discusses the online dangers of misogynist material for boys. And off the top, we explore the recent problems with the ferry service between PEI and NS

On the phone-in: Nathaniel Pearre from Dalhousie University answers questions about electric vehicles. And off the top, we speak with Mayor David Mitchell about a rise in harassment in municipal politics.

Today's phone-in: Paint and stain expert Jim White. And first we hear about the latest efforts to save Église Sainte-Marie in Church Point, Nova Scotia.

On the phone-in: gardening expert Niki Jabbour. Off the top: a fossilized footprint on PEI could be the oldest of its kind in the world.

On the phone-in: how to recruit and retain healthcare workers in the Maritimes. Off the top: why one nurse decided to switch from working in the ER to home care.

On the phone-in: Paul Arnold takes your calls about composting. At the top of the show, a new report details the rates at which young nurses are leaving the job.

On the phone-in: Hiking experts Michael Haynes & James Donald provide advice to listeners about good hiking trails. And off the top, we speak with Kim Davies from UNBSJ about North Atlantic Right Whales.

On the phone-in: Repair technician Aaron Publicover provides advice to listeners about their appliances. And off the top, we speak with the RCMP about a tragic boating accident over the weekend in NS.

On the phone-in: Pharmacist Graham MacKenzie provides advice on medications. And off the top, we hear from a senior crown attorney at a sentencing hearing connected to the Barrington Lake wildfire.

On the phone-in: Our guests provide information and advice about menopause. And off the top, we hear from Democracy Watch about the new rules in NS about complaints regarding municipal politicians.

On the phone-in: Tips for managing a woodlot in an era of climate change. And off the top of the show, we speak with Lanna Campbell from the Nature Conservancy of Canada on PEI about land near Murray Harbour.

On the phone-in: Wildlife biologist Bob Bancroft answers questions about animals and birds from listeners. And off the top, we hear about a report on vaccines for seniors in Canada.