Increased security measures at retail stores are meant to crack down on theft. But it can also be unnerving for shoppers. We ask Jim Cormier where retailers draw the line. And on the phone-in...Jim White takes your painting and staining questions.

Overall, conditions are dry right now so we speak with Jim Rudderham, the Director of Fleet and Forest Protection in NS about the rules surrounding burning right now and the increase in the fine for breaking the rules. We hear about the Live Well PEI Action Plan. And on the phone-in: Dale Prest answers questions about woodlot succession planning.

Caroline Donelle and Tracy Arnand from Moncton Headstart speak with the CBC's Jonna Brewer. The charity is 50 years old. Its costs are going up but donations are going down. And on the phone-in: Dr. Vett Lloyd, professor of biology and the head of the Lloyd Tick Lab at Mount Allison University in Sackville, NB, answers questions on ticks

Moira Brown with the Campobello Island Whale Rescue Team speaks about an endangered North Atlantic Right Whale named Shelagh that's entangled in fishing gear in the Gulf of St Lawrence. Susan Fullerton in Saint John speaks about her long-time friend, Arthur Irving, who died at the age of 93. And on the phone-in: James Hughes speaks about his new book, "Ending Homelessness in Canada: The Case for Homelessness Prevention."

Like many cities and towns in the Maritimes, Bathurst, NB, is in need of more housing. We hear from two officials from the city about why the need is increasing and what they plan to do. On PEI, there are concerns about the amount of time some anglers are keeping fish out of the water. And on the phone-in: Nathaniel Pearre answers questions on EVs.

A legislative committee on PEI is investigating snaring and trapping. Two dogs were killed by snares in 2022. We hear about some of the testimony at the committee. Listeners share their feedback on cycling safety. And on the phone-in: Niki Jabbour provides advice on gardening.

There's a proposal in NB to take impaired driving out of the criminal justice system and instead impose immediate penalties. The CEO of MADD Canada, Steve Sullivan, says he agrees with this approach because it's been done in BC since 2010 and fatalities have gone down. And on the phone-in: Meghan Doucette & Cynthia King discuss cycling safety in the Maritimes.

The CBC's Brett Ruskin reports on the details about a new pilot project in HRM using 3 new cameras equipped with artificial intelligence to detect wildfires. We hear your feedback on yesterday's phone-in about a new Indigenous cookbook called "Mitji - Let's Eat". And on the phone-in: Silvia Jay answers your questions about dog behaviour.

Rob Thom in Lower Greenwich, NB, tells us about a sailboat that sank in the Saint John River. He's concerned it will be a navigational hazard unless it's removed soon. A virus called HMPV is circulating on PEI. And on the phone-in: Margaret Augustine and Lauren Beck talk about a new Indigenous cookbook called "Mitji -- Let's Eat"

We hear from HRM Councillor Kathryn Morse about the idea of banning open fires during wildfire season. We also hear from Kara McCurdy with HRM Fire and Emergency. PEI wants to establish a modular housing facility on the Island. And on the phone-in: Michelle Dittmer answers questions about taking a gap year.

We get an update on the legal battle over New Brunswick's Policy 713 and explore the impact of AI on music. And on the phone-in, we take your questions on home renos with Dan Monk.