On the phone-in: We talk with Chris Ward in NS and Linda Touchie in NB about second chances orchestras in the Maritimes. Callers share their stories. And off the top of the show, we speak with Kris Vascotto, the executive director of the Nova Scotia Seafood Alliance, He discusses the latest challenges in the lobster sector because of tariffs.

On the phone-in: Registered dietitian Brittany Brown answers questions about packing lunches for school children. She also has tips about eating nutritious food for people of all ages. And off the top of the show, JD Fortune, who's from Pictou County, NS, talks about his life 20 years since he won the TV reality show, Rock Star.

On the phone-in: Today's discussion is about the grocery business in Canada. How can we find more affordable options? Our guest is Yogesh Ghore -- a senior program staff member at Coady Institute on the campus of St. FX University. And off the top of the show, we speak with Moe Qureshi -- the Director of Climate Research and Policy at the Conservation Council of NB. He comments on the idea of having LNG exported to Europe from Saint John. And on PEI, potato farmers are concerned about drought conditions.

On the phone-in: We have a conversation about women's sports in Canada. Our guests are Erin McLeod from the Halifax Tides and Ann Pegoraro, the Lang Chair in Sport Management. And off the top of the show, we hear about a meeting in Charlottetown about rental rules. And New Brunswick's minister of Natural Resources speaks about the idea of exporting LNG from Saint John, NB.

On the phone-in: Our guests, Mike Baron and Farrah Aspinall-Renaud discuss the adventures of searching for sea glass and the incredible finds in this region. And off the top of the show, we hear from Dave Jones from the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education about the start of the new school year and the Long Lake wildfire. We also hear about a near-drowning event at Lakeside Beach on PEI.

On the phone-in: Automotive expert, Doug Bethune, answers listeners' questions. And off the top of the show, we visit a gluten-free food share program. And we also hear from Bob MacLeod on PEI 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 who lost his garage to the Long Lake wildfire says it's a miracle he didn't lose his house too.

On the phone-in: shark expert Chris Harvery-Clark answers your questions. And off the top: a scuba diver near Hubbards, N.S. has an up close and personal encounter with a white shark.