​There are lots of free shows at Fredericton's Harvest Music Festival. ​J​eanne Armstrong spoke to music columnist Emma Chevarie about her recommendations on exploring the festival for free this week.

​The City Hall in Edmundston looks more than a little different these days​. After 40 years, six giant wooden sculptures have been dismantled due to safety concerns. ​J​eanne Armstrong spoke to the Mayor of Edmundsto​n​, Eric Marquis​, about the story behind the sculptures and its artists​, and what's next​.

District Education Councils are seeking legal advice on whether they can sue the province over changes to Policy 713. Anglophone West's DEC just had ​i​ts meetings this weekend​. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to chairperson Thomas Geburt about ​t​hose discussions​.

​The province is working on legislation that would force people with extreme addictions into treatment. We heard from Public Safety Minister Kris Austin about why he thinks such a law is necessary. Then Jeanne Armstrong spoke to law professor Kerri Froc, who has a lot of questions about this approach.

To wait or not to wait. There's some confusion around when it’s best to get your next COVID-19 booster. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Kerry Bowman, professor of bioethics and global health at the University of Toronto.

Vascular diseases affect millions of Canadians. But what are they? And how can we reduce our risk of developing these conditions? We ask Dr. Peter Lin.

​Trying to find affordable housing has proven to be a struggle for students across the province. ​J​eanne Armstrong spoke to ​Eric Weissman​, an assistant prof​essor at UNB​SJ, about his research into housing precarity​, and why he considers it a form of homelessness.

Writer Sheree Fitch and her husband Gilles Plante have an everlasting love - and a big challenge ahead. In this new documentary, Myfanwy Davies traces the couple's journey through early-onset Alzheimers.

Jeanne Armstrong spoke to CBC's Aidan Cox about a criminal negligence case in the death of a teenager in Fredericton. He's been covering the court case.

The Fredericton Trails Coalition is asking people what they think of the city's trails. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to the coalition's president, Andre Arseneault.

​Kids are back to school, and many after-school activities are back in full swing​ too. ​That can fill up your children's schedule pretty quickly.​ Michael Ungar​ is a professor at Dalhousie University ​and an expert in resiliency​. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to him about spotting burnout in children.

It's been called a crisis in emergency departments across the country. But will a meeting between the health care community and politicians yield any results? Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dr. Mike Howlett.

​New Brunswick is considering a policy that will force people with extreme drug addictions into rehab. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Steve Colwell and Justice Fidler, two people who have struggled with drug addiction​, for their thoughts on how that would work in the real world.

With Fredericton getting ready for the impacts of Hurricane Lee, the Harvest Music festival might be hitting some snags. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to the music director for the festival, Brent Staeben.

​The province is preparing for hurricane Lee, expected to hit this weekend. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Geoffrey Downey from New Brunswick's Emergency Measures Organization.

​As New Brunswick considers legislation that could make drug users subject to involuntary treatment, a city in Massachusetts has taken a more hands-on approach​, but with some similarities to New Brunswick's proposal​. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Gloucester Chief of Police, ​Ed Conley​.

We start off with a detailed forecast of the wind and rain we can expect from Hurricane Lee from CBC Meteorologist Tina Simpkin. Then we check in with NB Power spokesperson Dominique Couture to find out how NB Power is preparing for the storm. We also brought Fredericton Fire Chief Dwayne Killingbeck into the studio to get an update on the city's storm preparations, and where you can find help if you need it.

Backlash to proposed legislation that would force people into rehab is growing. Many experts warn it will do more harm than good. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to criminologist Jamie Livingston, who has penned an open letter to the Higgs government.

Hurricane Lee hit the region as a post-tropical storm over the weekend bringing high winds and heavy rain. We checked in with Fredericton Fire Chief, and head of the city's Emergency Measures organization, Dwayne Killingbeck.

Power crews from New Brunswick headed to Maine last weekend to help restore power after post-tropical storm Lee swept through. When they stopped to eat at a restaurant in Scarborough, the local patrons let those crews know just how thankful they were for their work.  Jeanne Armstrong spoke to restaurant manager Jillian St. Lewis.

Kingsbrae Garden in Saint Andrews was hit hard by post-tropical storm Lee. Mayor Brad Henderson joins us to talk about cleanup efforts in the garden, and around the town.

We check in with Brent Staeben, music director of the Harvest Music Festival, about the difficult decision to cancel Saturday's performances, and what happens next.

​Valdy has been rock and rolling for about 50 years and crisscrossing the country to connect with Canadians. He'll be in Fredericton on Wednesday​.

Post-tropical storm Lee's impending arrival forced the cancellation of all Saturday shows at Fredericton's Harvest Music Festival. El Tata was looking forward to his Harvest debut, and was one of the performers affected.

​A new federal political party is in the works, with New Brunswick MLA Dominic Cardy as interim leader. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to him about plans for the Canadian Future Party.

​J​eanne Armstrong spoke to Marilyn Driscoll with the Irish Canadian Cultural Association in Fredericton to find out more about that special rose bush ​Steve Heard mentioned yesterday, coming to the Botanic Garden​'s 175th anniversary rose garden this weekend.

It's all coming up roses as Fredericton gets set for a 175th anniversary garden project in the city's Botanic Garden. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Steve Heard with the Fredericton Botanic Garden to get the details.

It's been an uphill battle with many stops and starts, but the first ever Professional Women's Hockey League is up and running. The six teams picked their players Monday. Karissa Donkin was at the draft and she joined us to talk about the historic moment.

Jeanne Armstrong spoke to David McTimoney, Superintendent at the Anglophone West School District, about student enrolment numbers for this school year.

The investigation into the disappearance of Erin Brooks continues. She was last seen December 27th, 2021. Her family is still looking for answers. Her mother Laurie Brooks and sister Amy Paul spoke to CBC journalist Aidan Cox.

The changing climate is having an effect on everything from landscapes to music festivals. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Erin Benjamin, CEO of the Canadian Live Music Association, to find out how the industry is managing.

Carolyn Higgins is a local writer who penned an essay that has made CBC's Nonfiction prize longlist. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to her about her essay "Language Matters". 

​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Ketan Raval, a Canadian caught in the diplomatic crossfire, as India suspends its visa services in Canada. Then we speak to Lori Turnbull, a political scientist at Dalhousie University, about the consequences for Canada.

Brent Staeben joined us to explain what Harvest organizers have decided to do for people who had tickets to last Saturday's shows after events were cancelled because of Post Tropical storm Lee.

Fredericton fire crews battled a serious fire on the city's north side yesterday afternoon. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to the department's fire chief, Dwayne Killingbeck.

J​eanne Armstrong spoke to Chelsey Goulding ​from Kings Landing ​a​bout an event this weekend around the importance of heirlooms​.

​John Leroux is back to talk about one of the main exhibits at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery​ featuring the illustrations of Hatem Aly.

Jeanne Armstrong spoke to family physician Dr. Will Stymiest about the pros and cons of extending residency programs for family medicine.

Municipal byelections will be held in 12 communities around New Brunswick in October. Nominations close this Friday. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to chief electoral officer, Kim Poffenroth.

12 Neighbours is building a whole new community from the ground up. Now that they have more than 70 homes, Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Marcel LeBrun about the challenges and growing pains the community has faced, and where they go from here.

​s moose season gets underway in the province, Jeanne Armstrong checked in with biologist Dwayne Sabine ​with Natural Resources ​about the health of the moose population.

This week, we have been talking about the 12 Neighbours tiny home community in Fredericton. This morning, we meet one of the residents, Samantha Seymour. She shares what her experience has been in the 12 Neighbours community.

Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dr. Peter Lin about how to keep your home healthy when a family member gets sick.

COVID-19 is still circulating in the province. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Melanie Langille from NB Lung about how to get test kits.

​Part 2 of Jeanne Armstrong's conversation with Marcel Lebrun about the growth of the 12 Neighbours housing project.

​Author Karen Pinchin takes us into the fascinating world of bluefin tuna, and the persistent, years-long work of fishers and researchers to tag the tuna and track their movements, and what that work can tell us about the state of the sea. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Karen Pinchin about her new book, Kings Of Their Own Ocean,

​The apartment fire on the North side of Fredericton last week left 110 people without homes. Those tenants now have to figure out what's next, and where they're going to live. Prapti Bamaniya spoke to ​three of those people, Valerie Joyce Jewett, Holly Goulding and Sarah White, as they gathered at Christ Central Church.

​Some people are a bit hesitant to make the switch to an electric vehicle, and the City of Fredericton wants to collect those concerns in a survey. ​J​eanne Armstrong spoke to Jillian Hudgins​,​ an environmental strategist with the City of Fredericton​.

Orange shirts filled the Bill Thorpe bridge ​in Fredericton yesterday morning to honour children who were forced to attend residential schools​.

Jeanne Armstrong spoke to economist Richard Saillant about N.B. 's surplus of $1.01 billion for fiscal 2022-23.

 The Oromocto SPCA says the number of people surrendering their pets has been growing. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to executive director Tracy Marcotullio.

Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Emily Paul from Pabineau First Nation. When Emily noticed her school wasn't closed and classes were scheduled on Truth and Reconciliation Day, she wrote a letter​ to the president of UNB, and got results.

Juicy, crispy, and sweet​. That's how some New Brunswickers describe honeycrisp apples. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Chuck Everett​ from Everett Family Orchard.

Dr. Paula Keating is the newly appointed President of the New Brunswick Medical Society. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to her about priorities during her term.

​New Brunswick's Chief Justice is warning of increased delays in the court system. Vacant judicial positions and underused Case Management Masters means family court cases can take years to be heard.​ Jeanne Armstrong spoke to ​lawyer​ David Lutz.

​The Rising Tides of Antisemitism in Canada. That's the title of a lecture by Michael Levitt happening at St. Thomas University tomorrow night. He's President and CEO of Friends of the Simon Wiesenthal Center.

Saint Mary's Academy in Edmundston has a soccer team for the first time in 15 years.​ It's made up of 20 boys and girls from 12 different countries. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Kevin Topolniski​, one of the coaches​.

​It's looking more and more like Premier Blaine Higgs will call an early election. This week, we're inviting the leaders of the provincial parties to talk about the state of the province. This morning Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Green Party leader, David Coon.

It was a thrill for whale watchers and naturalists​, seeing 4 North Atlantic Right Whales in the Bay of Fundy this week. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Philip Hamilton, a researcher from the New England Aquarium​, about the sighting.

A Frederictonian had extra room in his house, so he decided to help out a man and his son who were precariously housed. The province won't give him a rent supplement for that, and he wants to see those rules change. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Joshua Daigle.

Cooking a traditional Thanksgiving dinner is going to cost more this year. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Janet Music about ways you can enjoy the holiday without letting costs gobble up your budget.

​All this good weather​ is giving farmers another chance to make hay. ​J​eanne Armstrong spoke to farmer Zach Vanthournout from EZ Acres Farm​ about how the weather has affected the hayfield.

​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to N.B. Liberal party leader Susan Holt a​b​out the prospect of her first provincial election.

Tim Yerxa gives us a Playhouse preview that features circus as conversation.

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band have postponed their remaining 2023 tour dates until next year as The Boss recovers from peptic ulcer disease. Dr. Peter Lin explains more about the condition.

​You can start booking appointments for the ​updated COVID-19 ​v​accine next Friday. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to pharmacist Greg MacFarlane in Nackawic.

They don't like the prospect of an early election, but if it were called, would they run as PCs? And would the party allow them? With all this speculation around a fall election, Jeanne Armstrong spoke to the CBC's Jacques Poitras about the scenarios that could unfold over the coming days and weeks.

A UNB researcher says there are a lot of gaps in New Brunswick for people with eating disorders.​ Emilie Lacroix ​t​ells us about her findings​, and her efforts to improve care within the province.

Because of the aging infrastructure at Devon Middle School some students will be using portable toilets outside the school. ​ Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Adam Harris​ whose daughter attends the school​.

​What's at stake​ for Blaine Higgs and his Progressive Conservatives​ if the premier decides on an early election? ​Jeanne Armstrong checked in with our political watchers Jamie Gillies and Erin Crandall.

Volunteers are working hard to restore headstones that were vandalized last week at Forest Hill Cemetery. CBC's Prapti Bamaniya caught up with Bill Henwood and Jayne Denton.

It was a weekend that changed the Middle East. Hamas militants' killing of hundreds of Israeli civilians has put Israel on a war footing against Gaza, retaliating with missile attacks killing hundreds of civilians there. ​Jeanne Armstrong got an update from Aurel Braun, a political scientist at University of Toronto.

There are more than 800 headstones in Fredericton's Old Burial Grounds downtown​, and the city is painstakingly restoring every one of them. Jeanne Armstrong met with Mike Walker to get a sense of the scope of the work, then Robyn Lacey spoke about her assessment of the graves and report to the city.

Canada's governing body for university sports is changing how it gives out scholarships. UNB's director of athletics Jeff Speedy gives us the run down on changes.

All the road construction around the city has Frederictonians itching for an update on projects. CBC's Prapti Bamaniya caught up with city engineer Melissa Steeves.

​More and more businesses are hiring security services to deter thefts. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Jim Cormier​ to find out how the Retail Council of Canada is working to find solutions and ease the impact this is having on their members.

​New Brunswickers will get a double tax credit this month as part of the Climate Action Incentive Payment. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to climate expert Maria Panezi about how that money could be used to lower our individual carbon footprints.

Honouring the life and the gifts of well known Fredericton volunteer​, Molly Demma. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Emma Chevarie ​who ​knew her well.

​What are a tenant's rights when their apartment is in a building that burns down? The CBC's Mia Urqhart has been digging into that and​ share​s what she found out.

It's been ​5 years since cannabis legalization in this country. We look at how parents of teenagers are dealing with their kids' cannabis use.

​If you head to the Beaverbrook and walk downstairs​, you'll see one of the most important Mary Pratt paintings she ever did​, Supper Table.​ Jeanne Armstrong took a Beaverbrook tour with Mount Allison professor and author Anne Koval, to talk about her new Mary Pratt biography, and the paintings featured within it.

Derby karts whizzed down MacKay drive this Sunday as the University of New Brunswick hosted its 47th annual coaster derby. Prapti Bamaniya caught up with the engineering students at the races.

​The latest provincial education assessments show a decline in reading levels for Anglophone students in Grades 4, 6 and 9. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to teacher Rebecca Halliday about the latest results, and what it will take to improve literacy scores.

This week marks the ​5th anniversary of the legalization of cannabis. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to ​Vaughan Dowie​, CEO of Pine River Institute​, about the education campaign that was geared toward helping youth understand the dangers​.

We hear from one of the people left homeless by that apartment building fire in Fredericton and the challenges she has faced to retrieve some belongings.

From booking band's in high school to a career in the music industry and back again. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Joe Bamford about his life's work.

At the Beaverbrook, it's a painting that towers over you , and the woman featured in it has a fierce expression. Who is the mysterious woman who appears again and again in Mary Pratt's paintings? Anne Koval tells me more about Donna Meaney​, and her symbolism in Mary's works.

We dive into another Mary Pratt painting on display at the Beaverbrook, Karelia Couch, also featured in Anne Koval's new biography about the Fredericton-born painter.

New Brunswick and Nova Scotia are forging ahead with energy sharing plans, to help decarbonize electricity grids by 2030. What's in those plans? Jeanne Armstrong spoke to climate expert Moe Qureshi.

It has been five years since cannabis became legal, and a new industry was born. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to reporter Solomon Israel for a look at how the legal trade in marijuana is doing.

Alfred Hitchcock and Symphony New Brunswick, that's the intriguing pairing happening at the Playhouse next week.

Research in the journal "Immunity and Ageing" offers some insight into how our bodies build our immune responses. Dr. Peter Lin explains, and also considers what might be possible to support our health in the future.

​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Emma Chevarie about the winners at last night's Prix Music NB Awards​ in Moncton​.

Graffiti meets Indigenous art and the east coast. Prapti Bamaniya spoke to Percy Sacobie and Noah McDonough​, two artists painting a new mural at the Beaverbrook Art gallery.

Mary Pratt's painting, The Dining Room With a Red Rug, pictures a room in the house Mary grew up in on Waterloo Row. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to the painter's biographer Anne Koval​ about Mary's love of her hometown and why she gravitated towards the colour red.

It's 31 acres of prime real estate in downtown Fredericton. So what should the city do with it? There was an open house on Sunday to get ideas from residents.

New rules to protect tenants in New Brunswick are hitting a legal snag. A judge recently issued a decision that sides with landlords. Thing is, that same judge - in addition to her duties on the bench - is also a landlord. Host Jeanne Armstrong spoke with the CBC’s Robert Jones.

Better late than never. It wasn't until later in life that Fredericton's own Lisa Alward decided to sit down in earnest to write fiction. And now at the age of 61 she's published her debut collection of short stories. It's called Cocktail.

​Naiomi Metallic is a lawyer from Listuguj Mi'gmaq First Nation, currently teaching at Dalhousie University​. She's delivering a lecture at St. Thomas University tomorrow night​ called "Taking Back Our Law", about the revitalization of Indigenous peoples’ legal orders in Canada.

Dr. Peter Lin explains the recent research from Harvard University that suggests eating red meat twice a week may increase your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes.

Results from the latest student survey conducted by the New Brunswick Health Council show a growing percentage of young people are dealing with depression and anxiety. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to CEO Stephane Robichaud about those results.

An apartment fire on Fredericton's north side last month displaced about one hundred tenants. CBC's Mia Urquhart walked through what's left of the apartment building with the owner, Gabriel Elzayat.

​Q​uebec's decision to double university tuition for outsiders isn't sitting well with New Brunswick students. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Gabe Lacroix, he's in his second year at McGill and is worried about the impact it'll have.

The city of ​Fredericton is working with NBEX to redevelop the exhibition grounds. That includes the decision of removing the horse race track. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Mayor Kate Rogers.

​Not even trick-or-treaters are safe from "shrinkflation." Jeanne Armstrong spoke to food researcher Sylvain Charlebois about why those mini Halloween treats are getting even smaller.

Drivers are furious about a new paving job on the Princess Margaret Bridge, and a trucking company owner says it's so bad he's instructed his employees not to drive across the bridge until it's fixed. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Ed Budovitch.

Revisiting history through the art work of prisoners at the Ripples internment camp. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to John Leroux about several exhibits being unveiled this weekend.

Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Associated Press reporter Patrick Whittle, who has been covering events in Lewiston, Maine, which on Wednesday was the site of the worst mass shooting in the history of the state.

It's been ​8 years since the ​Ville cooperative opened​ in Marysville, ​and now financial troubles have led to its closure. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Sally Ng, part of the management team of the community centre where the Ville is a tenant.

Premier Higgs has said part of the reason policy 713 came under review last spring was that parents weren't consulted ahead of its implementation. But government records obtained by CBC News reveal parents were part of the policy's development as far back as 4 years ago. CBC's ​Hadeel Ibrahim has the details.

CBC's Myfanwy Davies and Prapti Bamaniya dropped into a recent death cafe to hear how people talk about the difficult subject of death and dying.

Mr. Dressup ​was a Canadian TV icon. ​He entertained and inspired kids for almost 30 years on his show on CBC. Now a feature-length documentary is in the works.​ Rothesay's Mark Bishop is one of the people involved in it.

We get reaction to the government's announcement that it is pausing the carbon tax on home heating. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Louise Comeau with Re.Climate.

​It's not just your imaginatio​n, storms in the Atlantic are getting more intense, more quickly, at a higher rate. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to ​Andra Garner​, an ​assistant ​professor in the Department of Environmental Science at Rowan University in New Jersey.

The number of MAiD deaths in Canada is on the rise. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to professor Tim Christie about what is needed to make sure medical assistance in dying is handled with professional integrity and with patient safety in mind.

​The province is trying to understand​ how short term rentals are impacting the housing market in New Brunswick.​ Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dan Murphy with the Unions of Municipalities of New Brunswick.

Craft NB is hosting a sale at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery this weekend. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Kate Hunter.

Tim Yerxa has the Playhouse preview about a show featuring two talented Canadian musicians. Dan Mangan and Aysanabee.

Krista Ross, former CEO of the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce, is heading to the Red Chamber. She's one of three New Brunswickers appointed to the Senate yesterday.

The first step to heating your home as efficiently as possible, is getting an energy audit. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to energy advisor Jay Furey about some of the most common solutions to save you money, and keep you warmer.

Who and how is someone Indigenous? Mi'kmaq lawyer Pam Palmater and Cecelia Brooks of Sitansisk react to the 5th Estate's story about Buffy Sainte Marie.

Viola Pruss went to a Death Expo and spoke to lawyer Jody Lee White about having a will and a power of attorney plan in place.

​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to ​Omar Alshogre ahead of his lecture tonight. He tells the story of being unjustly imprisoned in Syria when he was a teenager. He lived to share his experiences and is ​delivering the Lodhi Lecture at St. Thomas University.

The future of hockey safety is being questioned after a former UNB Reds defencemen slashed the throat of an opponent with his skate after a collision during a game. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Mike Eagles, a former NHL hockey player from New Brunswick​.

New research examines the brain activity of people when they communicate on video calls versus in person. Dr. Peter Lin explains what science tells us about your brain on Zoom.

​You can enjoy films by New Brunswick filmmakers​, and films from around the world​, ​in person or online​ at the Silver Wave Film Festival. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Cat Leblanc, one of the organizers​.

New Brunswick's outgoing chief medical officer of health appeared at the legislature's public accounts committee meeting yesterday to answer questions about the pandemic response.

A Tuberculosis diagnosis and one year ​of isolation in the early 1900's yielded art work now on display at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery​. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Bob Dallison and Terry Keough to get the fascinating story behind the Keough exhibit.

World leaders and tech experts attended the world's first summit on how to regulate artificial intelligence. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to David Gerhard with the University of Manitoba about the conference and where AI oversight goes from here.

It's more than just an annoyance​, months long construction ​o​n some of the city's main arteries is causing problems for drivers and businesses.​ Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Bruce McCormack and Mike Babineau​.

​Combining players for high school sports teams has caused a kerfuffle for some schools this fall. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Andy Clark, president of the New Brunswick Interscholastic Athletic Association​, about the rules and what's changed​.

Students at Leo Hayes high school are heading to Pine Grove nursing home to help repair some of the damages from a copper wire theft. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to the president of the nursing home foundation, Jim Gorham and the teacher organizing the trip, Joell Gallant.

Many people in Fredericton were shocked and angered to hear about defaced headstones in October, with more than 20 spray-painted at Forest Hill Cemetery. Bill Henwood has been trying to repair them for a month now, we check in on his progress.

Dr. Peter Lin tells us about a groundbreaking new treatment that uses gene-editing, with the potential to cure sickle cell disease, and it could soon get the greenlight for use in the U-S.

Identity goes hand in hand with credibility. So Dalhousie University put together a task force on Misappropriation of Indigenous Identity. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to the chair of the task force, Dr. Brent Young.

Jeanne Armstrong spoke to playwright Len Falkenstein about his new play opening today at Theatre New Brunswick.

Taking photos of the night sky is tricky, but Fredericton photographer Brad Perry makes it look easy. We'll talk to him at the top of the show, to learn how he got some stunning shots of the northern lights over Fredericton Sunday night.

It's been three and a half years since the mass shootings in Portapique Nova Scotia. The Mass Casualty Commission has since released its findings into the killings, but Dean Beeby worries those recommendations could fade into the background. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dean about his new book, Mass Murder, Police Mayhem - The Mass Casualty Commission: The Facts, The Findings and What Must Be Done.

That first snowfall is a warning to get your snow tires on. Do you have an appointment or are you having to wait? Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Charmaine Carvalho, owner of Elite Tires in Fredericton.

A copper wire theft threw a wrench into Pine Grove Nursing Home's annual festival of lights display last week. But community members, including some Leo Hayes High School students, rallied together to fix the damage.

Death doulas are people who comfort and support people who are dying. CBC's Viola Pruss went to a Death Expo and spoke to Sheri Drake, a death doula in Fredericton.

​With the cost of living on the rise, more Canadians than ever are using food banks. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Richard Matern, the director of research with Food Banks Canada, about the annual Hunger Count report that he authored, to get a sense of the numbers.

​He was a familiar presence in living rooms across the Maritimes every weeknight, for decades. Steve Murphy looks back on his long career in a new book​, Murphy's Logic: Insights from 45 Years in the News Business.

​According to the latest Food Bank Canada data​,​ higher numbers of ​working people ​are relying on food banks than ever before​. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to economist Herb Emery.

A year ago, the province passed amendments that were supposed to curb the thefts of catalytic converters and copper wire. But recent theft​s show there's still some work to be done. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Ben Stickle​. author of "Metal Scrappers and Thieves: Scavenging for Survival and Profit" ​about the scrap metal underworld.

​The publisher of the River Valley Sun, serving readers from Perth Andover to Nackawic, said Meta's move to block Canadian news has caused some damage. ​C​lare MacKenzie spoke to Theresa Blackburn to hear how the paper has pivoted in the past few months​.

​Scotiabank is closing several branches across Atlantic Canada including rural New Brunswick. ​C​lare MacKenzie spoke to Louis-Philippe Gauthier​ with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business​ about the impact ​t​hat will have.

Wedding guests gave $25,000 to student food programs, instead of gifts for the bride and groom. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Tanya McBride with one of those student programs.

'Tis the season for colds and flu, but there's also lots and lots of COVID-19 around. Infectious disease researcher, Tara Moriarty, gives us an update on COVID-19 activity in New Brunswick and beyond, and its implications.

Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Mary Ann Campbell, a clinical psychologist and a professor at UNB SJ about the repeated calls for specialized mental health courts in Fredericton and Moncton, and how effective the courts are.

​A conference in Fredericton this weekend will examine some of the ways Wabanaki languages are being revived and taught to ​the next generation of speakers.​ Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Natasha Simon​,​ director of the Mi’kmaq-Wolastoqey centre at UNB​, and Miigam'agan​, the Elder in residence at St. Thomas University.

Heat pumps are becoming more and more popular across Atlantic Canada, but it can be kind of overwhelming to get the ball rolling. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Justin Savoie from Trade Winds Eco-Energy Solutions for a crash course.

​She was an institution in Oromocto. Faye Tidd​, the longtime mayor of the town died last week. The current mayor ​Bob Powell, shared ​his memories of Faye Tidd​.

As part of our death series, Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Karena Grace, the owner of a local business that helps with estate sales.

Corporal Hans Ouellette spoke to CBC reporter Aidan Cox yesterday about a plan to add RCMP officers in regions around the province. We hear part of that conversation, and then Jeanne Armstrong spoke to the mayor of Grand Lake, Kevin Nicklin.

A group of alternative media outlets are taking action to counter the effects of the Online News Act. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Andre Goulet with Harbinger Media. He's one of the creators of Unrigged.ca

The number of RCMP officers policing our province is going up​, and despite reports from communities that property crime is worse than ever​m, criminology professor Michael Boudreau​ says data shows crime in this province is actually declining.

It was two months ago that New Brunswick's Social Development Minister said the plan was to open what it calls "out-of-the-cold hubs" in Fredericton, Moncton and Saint John. Warren Maddox, executive director of the Fredericton Homeless Shelters, isn't running the new hub - but he is part of the larger plan to keep people who are experiencing homelessness safe this winter. He sat down with the CBC's Aidan Cox.

Hundreds of attendees from everywhere in the Wabanaki homelands met at the Fredericton Convention Centre for an event called "The Language Will Weave Us Together." A weekend filled with music, conversations and speakers all to discuss revitalization of the Wabanaki languages. Information morning team, Myfanwy Davies and Prapti Bamaniya were there.

We told you yesterday about a Moncton man who had his 1992 Honda Prelude stolen from his driveway. The number of car thefts in the Maritimes has been on the rise lately. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Brian Gast, VP of investigative services with Équité Association, about who's doing it, why it's rampant and how to prevent it.

The city is working on a new Recreation and Leisure master plan and wants to know what Fredericton residents want. There was a public engagement workshop yesterday. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to discussion facilitator Jon Hack to get the highlights.

Researchers have linked a lack of deep sleep in seniors to an increased risk of developing dementia. Dr. Christopher Labos unpacks a study recently published in the journal JAMA Neurology,

​Nancy Pederson has been working at the Crowne Plaza Lord Beaverbrook hotel for 51 years. She's made her mark on guests and staff​, and has been nominated for a national employee of the year award. CBC's Prapti Bamaniya ​spoke to Nancy at the hotel.

Child and Youth Advocate Kelly Lamrock says nothing is more important than learning to read by the end of Grade 3, and in New Brunswick we're heading in the wrong direction.

Brookside mall has a new urgent treatment care centre. It opened on Monday and is already seeing a long line of patients at the door. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dr. Krishna Pulchan, chief of emergency medicine in Fredericton.

​Funerals don't always have to be sad. Jenn Carpenter-Gleim is with the Unitarian fellowship of Fredericton and plans non-traditional funerals.

A painting Lord Beaverbrook gave the Art Gallery in Fredericton is now owned by a private art collector. It was auctioned this week by Sotheby's. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Tom Smart, director of the Beaverbrook Art Gallery about the process it goes through to sell and acquire paintings.

​It's a record price tag for a bottle of whiskey​, 2​.​7 million US dollars​, ​and it has whiskey collectors talking. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to collector Frank Scott​.

​The NBEx held its AGM over the weekend​, and while some felt it was unremarkable and pretty standard stuff​, others felt it was a rally for harness racers, and a turning away from the city's redevelopment plans. ​CBC's Aidan Cox spoke to a new NBEx member with concerns, and the NBEx board president.

​Three new bird species have been added to the official list of species observed in New Brunswick. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to birder Jim Wilson.

43% of Grade 4 students scored "below appropriate achievement" on their English reading assessments in 2022-2023. ​J​eanne Armstrong spoke to education consultant ​Paul Bennett​ who says he's optimistic those scores will improve​.

A Fredericton city councillor ​h​as given up her car and ​is using the city's transit system to get around. ​CBC's Aidan Cox spoke to Cassandra Leblanc about her experience.

Food banks say they've seen a dramatic increase in the number of people reaching out for help. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Jane Buckley, who runs District 3 foodbanks, about how the rising cost of everything is affecting people in our communities.

A new architecture exhibit is on display at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to John Leroux ​about the story behind that exhibit.

​The former commissioner on systemic racism for New Brunswick issued a report almost a year ago, with recommendations for how to eliminate racism in a​ number of areas. Manju Varma is wondering how long it'll take for the province to start to implement those recommendations.

They'll cross that bridge when they get to it. People in Edmundston were looking forward to driving over the brand new international bridge to Maine by the end of the year. But there are delays now. Jeanne Armstrong spoke with Edmundston mayor Eric Marquis.

Dance Fredericton's 'The Nutcracker' graces the stage this weekend in the capital city. Danielle McCreadie had a behind the scenes look at the hard work and trust that goes into creating the magic.

There's some significant activity happening on the sun right now and some local amateur astronomers will be keeping a close eye. Chris Curwin of Astronomy By the Bay spoke with Jeanne Armstrong

A 20-year-old Fredericton basketball player scored the most points in a single U Sports basketball men's game in over 25 years this weekend. Jeanne Armstrong spoke with Malcolm Christie.

iHeal is the name of a new app aimed at helping women who are experiencing intimate partner violence. Jeanne Armstrong spoke with Kelly Scott-Storey, co-lead of the app and professor of nursing at the University of New Brunswick.

When you think of comfort food, what comes to mind? For Fredericton Community Kitchens head chef Louis Cosman, it's the bacon his mother lovingly fried on a cast iron pan he still uses today. He spoke with Jeanne Armstrong.

Winter and colder weather are a time when colds, flu and other respiratory illnesses are more common. House doctor Peter Lin brings an outlook on respiratory virus season this year for parts of the globe -- and closer to home here in Canada.

It's a festive time at the Playhouse and a busy one too. Dancing, music ...theatre. So many shows happening this month. Tim Yerxa spoke with Jeanne Armstrong.

Population growth in the province brought high enrollment numbers to schools. To handle it, the government announced six major school projects including a few new schools to replace old ones. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Superintendent at Anglophone West School District, David McTimoney.

​Frederictonians are on the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree, and maybe a little earlier this year than most. Prapti Bamaniya visited Red-Robin Christmas Trees in Keswick Ridge.

An education report released yesterday identifies ways to improve some chronic challenges in New Brunswick schools: classroom composition, student absenteeism and teaching french to anglophone students. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to two members of the committee that came up with the recommendations to find out what happens next. Tiffany Bastin is Assistant Deputy Minister in the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, and Ardith Shirley is the Executive Director of the New Brunswick Teachers Association.

Big customer base, new, bigger building, and even bigger hearts. We wanted to learn more about the team of volunteers at the Valley Food Bank in Woodstock, and why they do what they do. Jeanne Armstrong went to the food bank and spoke to Monica Grant.

​​Steve and the​ C​harlotte Street Ramblers is an eclectic mix of local musicians​ who are coming together for the second year to raise funds in support of local food banks. ​J​eanne Armstrong spoke to Emma Chevarie about their upcoming concert​.

Jeanne Armstrong spoke to ​Heather Atcheson with the Saint John Human Development Council ​about what a living wage means in New Brunswick, and what it would take to get families to that point.

Two new COVID-19 variants are quickly gaining traction across Canada and are already dominant in New Brunswick. Jeanne Armstrong gets an update from epidemiologist Colin Furness.

​Spotify wrapped is a snapshot of what users listened to for the whole year.​ Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Fredericton ​musician Waylon Napadogan ​about what things look like​ if you're an artist.

In our continuing series on death and dying, we talk about urns and caskets. Viola Pruss visited a Death Cafe Fredericton, and spoke to Jeremy Burrill, who owns a business called Fiddlehead Casket Company, and Nikki Theriault with Gallery 78.

The province has announced it will spend more than $187 million on schools in the 2024-2025 fiscal year.​ Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Minister of ​education Bill Hogan​ about how the schools were chosen, and when the work will start.

For weeks, we were hearing hints about a community hub for the homeless in Fredericton. The Ironwood Resource Centre opened today. Jeanne Armstrong visited the facility and spoke to Lindsay Norcott, homelessness services manager at the John Howard Society, and April Sullivan, the new manager of Ironwood Resource Center.

Students, parents and teachers at George Street Middle school got the news last week that they're getting a new school. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Pamela Kitchen, a representative from the parent school support committee.

The need for school psychologists is growing in New Brunswick, in a system already experiencing a shortage. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Mary Ann Campbell, a psychology professor and member of the executive council of the College of Psychologists of New Brunswick, about possible solutions.

The Fredericton Symphony Orchestra has been preparing for a big holiday show. Besides the traditional music of the season, it will feature artwork by Grade 3 students and a short story by David Adam Richards. Richard Hornsby is the orchestra's conductor.

For Loretta Curtis, it was a domino effect of events in her life that led her to the food bank. Jeanne Armstrong met with Loretta at the Lakeland Resource Centre in McAdam.

The provincial government is spending millions on travel nurses to cover a shortage of nurses here at home. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Paula Doucet, the president of the New Brunswick Nurses Union.

​Things that matter as we age is an intriguing premise for a new book. Co-editors Bill Randall and Matte Robinson join Jeanne Armstrong in the studio for an in depth conversation, this is part 1.

​Appendicitis can be terribly painful, and terribly dangerous if it's not dealt with promptly. ​J​eanne Armstrong spoke to Dr. Peter Lin about the prevalence of​, and treatment for this condition​.

​Christine Sinclair played her final game for Team Canada last night. The powerhouse soccer player visited Fredericton in 2017 and left her mark.​ Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Lori Johnstone, a former national athlete and former provincial girls soccer coach​.

After a couple in McAdam both suffer​ed medical events that forc​e​d them out of work​, they ​w​ent to the Lakeland Resource Centre for help. We hear from one of the 3000 families that will benefit from the Feed a Family campaign this year.

Some Regional Service Commissions will soon be responsible for addressing complex social issues, like homelessness. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Andrew Black, president of the Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick.

McAdam's local food bank is small but mighty. It's a second-hand store, a sewing workshop, a gathering place, and a place of comfort for families. Jeanne Armstrong met with the head of the food bank, Crissy Thurber, who is a trusted friend and confidante to more than 60 families.

As part of our series on death and dying, CBC's Viola Pruss had a conversation with Dr. Jennifer Gillis-Doyle, one of Fredericton's palliative care doctors.

This is the fourteenth year of Singing for Supper. That's an annual event where David Myles spends a few hours in malls in Saint John, Moncton and Fredericton to raise money to support local food banks.

If you look at the numbers, the situation looks better this year in Fredericton when it comes to property crime. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Fredericton Police Chief Martin Gaudet about the most recent crime statistics.

Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Sean Daly, the owner of a local driving school who has noticed longer delays than usual for getting behind the wheel at a testing centre.

The federal government announced the Canada Disability Benefit as part of Tuesday’s budget. It landed with a thud amongst disability advocates. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Haley Flaro with Ability New Brunswick.

George Scott fields your gardening questions.

The Liberal government's new budget commits billions of dollars to help fund housing programs. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to expert Carolyn Whitzman who walks us through the measures for renters.

Fredericton Transit buses will run on Sundays starting June 23rd.​ Jeanne Armstrong spoke to councillor Bruce Grandy about the service and the need.

Wildfire season started this week. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to wildfire prevention officer Roger Collet. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/nb-wildfire-season-begins-2024-1.7175464

The food bank in S​tanley is more than just a food bank​, it's a community hub. ​Jeanne Armstrong met with Pam Stanley, executive director at the centre.

The province spent millions on travel nurses in the past year. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Health Minister Bruce Fitch.

The province failed to take meaningful steps to improve equality between French and English when it changed the Official Languages Act, according to the province's official languages commissioner. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Shirley MacLean.

From lump of clay to holding your morning coffee, we get a behind the scenes look at how potter Maria Guevara makes the annual Feed a Family mugs.

Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Brett McRae, Executive Director of the Capital Region Service Commission to find out what's happening with the big Fredericton pool project.

Jeanne Armstrong spoke to James Hughes, CEO and President of Old Brewery Mission in Montreal, about why we should be saying YIMBY to out of the cold shelters and homelessness organizations.

According to the latest data from Statistics Canada, about 1 in 9 adults in this country have experienced the long-term symptoms of a COVID-18 infection. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dr. Peter Lin about that, and what experts are learning about long COVID.

A new report suggests Atlantic Canada has a secret weapon to attract business investment and it boils down to our sunny disposition. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Carole Lee Reinhardt, the Atlantic director for the Public Policy Forum.

Soldiers from CFB Gagetown will be joining NATO's operation in Latvia, and the country's ambassador to Canada is visiting the province this week to thank them for their service. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Ambassador Kaspars Ozoliņš.

​J​eanne Armstrong dropped in to Greener Village and met up with Chef Yves Dechaine​ to find out all about Bread Monday's.

Canadian teens are not doing as well at math as they were five years ago, according to a new international study. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Lucia Tramonte, a UNB professor who presented the study in Mongolia last week.

New Brunswick is one of the most secretive jurisdictions in Canada when it comes to access to public information. That's according to the Globe and Mail. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to investigative reporter Robyn Doolittle.

A Christmas concert, called Home for Christmas, has a choir of 32 vocalists who will sing music that hasn't been performed in years. Prapti Bamaniya went to a rehearsal and spoke to co-directors Courtney and Tony LePage.

Dobie houses might be reappearing on our streets. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to housing expert Brad Cross about the federal government’s plan to issue pre-approved home designs.

The Fredericton Chamber is urging the province to look at the Exhibition grounds site for a new school. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to ​Morgan Peters​,​ CEO of the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce​, about why the business community thinks that location makes good business sense.

​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dominique Couture with NB Power about the power outages across the province, then we reached out to Mavis Doucette in Hanwell to hear about the challenges she's been facing without power.

Dr. Peter Lin shares some tips on avoiding a trip to the emergency department over the holidays.

Faith Igogo and her husband are originally from Nigeria, and had built a life in Ukraine. Faith was studying remotely at UNB when war broke out in Ukraine. They made their way to the safety of Fredericton, and we checked in with Faith one year later.

Many communities are having a tough time getting their power back as damage to lines was widespread during Monday's storm. Colleen Kitts-Goguen spoke to Dan Cleveland from Nashwaaksis to see how he's faring.

A Frederictonian brought home an Emmy this past weekend. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Mike Corey, the host of Uncharted Adventure.

In our continuing series on death and dying, w​e talk about how to cope with the grief of losing a loved one, or a death anniversary of a loved one this time of year. ​Colleen Kitts-Goguen spoke with Alison Lynch-Richard.

Grieving a loss by paying it forward. A woman in Doaktown is organizing takeout meals for the homeless in Fredericton on Boxing Day -- the one year anniversary of the death of her brother, who struggled with homelessness and addiction.

Today on Just Wondering - where did the Christmas tradition of displaying those candles in front windows come from?

The holidays are over which means the credit card bills are soon to find their way into your mailbox. CBC's Mariam Mesbah spoke to personal finance expert Marissa Sollows about how to get better control of your finances in 2024.

As we flip the calendar to 2024, we look ahead to the biggest challenges, what's worked, and what hasn't. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dr. Fraser Mackay, he's a family physician and emergency care doctor working out of Saint John, Sussex and Charlotte County.

New Brunswickers will head to the polls in 2024. So where should the provincial parties focus their efforts? Jeanne Armstrong spoke to political scientist Kristin Cavoukian and communications consultant Duncan Matheson.

A little kindness goes a long way. And that applies to New Year's Resolutions​. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to psychologist Simon Sherry​ to get some advice on setting and sticking with your goals for 2024.

Jacques Poitras has the story of a man who arrived in Canada as a Syrian refugee but whose position on a controversial issue in the province was not welcomed.

Tim Yerxa tells us about the husband and wife duo, Whitehorse, coming to Fredericton in February.

Building a backyard rink can be a test of patience and require top notch planning skills but the memories can last a lifetime. Prapti Bamaniya caught up with Eric Moffat, a backyard rink enthusiast.

The puck has dropped on the inaugural season of the Professional Women's Hockey League. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to CBC Sports reporter Karissa Donkin to explain how we got here and the hopes for a successful women's league.

Emergency rooms in the province were packed over the holidays, with long wait times and a shortage of beds and staff. Tim Brooks saw the challenges first hand at the DECH.

Thandiwe McCarthy is working on an anthology that's part history, part photo album, part poetry. He spoke to Jeanne Armstrong about the project he's working on to document the rich and complex history of Black families in New Brunswick.

After the death of a Fredericton man, a pizza joint is donating all its proceeds from yesterday to the family, bringing the community together. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to franchise owner Erica Vallis.

Dr. Yogi Sehgal works in the ER at the​ Dr. Everett Chalmers ​hospital ​in Fredericton and ​describes the conditions and challenges during the holidays in a hospital over capacity and swamped with patients.

We​ dive into the latest numbers in the ​Point In Time Count report, released by the Saint John Human Development Council​, which show a steep rise in homelessness in the province​. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Greg Bishop.

With just a dusting of snow on the ground, there's not enough for the cross country ski season to get started. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Nathalie Comeau, president of Wostawea ski club.

Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Emma Chevarie and Sharon Cattan about a New Year's Resolution project that is ambitious and fun with some accountability​ thrown in.

Between staff shortages and a surge in respiratory illnesses​, the situation in ER's has been difficult. But it's not surprising to two retired nurses who have worked in the system.​ Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Marg Milburn ​and Janet Matheson​.

​Jeanne Armstrong dropped down ​t​o Officers' Square last week ​and spoke to Sean Lee and Richard Hall ​to get an update on the revitalization project. The rink is open but there is still work to do.

Jeanne Armstrong spoke to William Huffman with West Baffin Co-Operative Ltd. about the never before seen drawings from one of Canada's finest Inuit artists coming to the Beaverbrook Art Gallery.

​The city of Fredericton owns a historic downtown building that has been empty and boarded up for years. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Jason LeJeune, city councillor and spokesperson on heritage programs, about the future of Lamont House.

A former head of emergency medicine at the Saint John Regional Hospital talks about the current crunch in New Brunswick emergency departments, and what he sees as the way forward. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dr. Mike Howlett.

The student union at the University of New Brunswick launched a new food bank last week. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to president of the union, Amanda Smith.

A local researcher who studies homelessness and addiction would like to see more resources put into making encampments safer. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Eric Weissman.

Remember being a kid and hearing your parents read a story to you? Well, the Fredericton Public Library is bringing that feeling back to grownups. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Ryan Tapley from the Fredericton Public Library.

Site preparation is underway for the new performing arts centre in downtown Fredericton. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Craig Leonard, president of the Fredericton Playhouse board of directors.

Tristan Grant aka Wolf Castle is back!  He brings us a conversation with Josh Bravener of the Hypochondriacs. 

Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Tara Moriarty about the latest COVID-19 numbers in New Brunswick.

Jeanne Armstrong digs into her own family tree and discovers roots in New Brunswick.

Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dr. Sara Davidson and Pat Carlson about what can be done to help people living rough, struggling with mental health and addiction issues.

A Fredericton outreach worker says he's concerned more deaths could happen at encampments, with people moving deeper into the woods to avoid detection. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Scott Earle.

A lot of people living rough forgo the shelter bed for a sleeping bag in a tent. Should encampments be sanctioned? And what would it take to bring people out from the cold? Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Warren Maddox, executive director of the Fredericton Shelters.

Canada's healthcare system is under strain, from staffing shortages and burnout, to an uptick in respiratory illnesses flooding emergency rooms. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dr. Peter Lin, who shared some tips on staying healthy this winter.

Seasonal affective disorder coping strategies from mental health columnist Mark Henick.

The low-down on Fredericton's winter music fest from music columnist Emma Chevarie.

An update from Horizon Health doctor Fraser MacKay.

Redemption centres feeling the crunch during recycling transition.

The portion of New Brunswickers with a disability is growing faster than any other province.

Miramichi Salmon Association raises alarm and points finger at striped bass.

CBC's Robert Jones on what's in store for N.B. tax bills.

We're Here For You is raising money for kits of clothing and other essentials.

Globe and Mail reporter Kristy Kirkup tees up the Foreign Interference Inquiry.

Nurses say they're concerned about the safety of hospital patients and themselves.

Seniors and nursing home staff weigh in on bed shortages related to hospital overcrowding.

Food researcher Janet Music on the end of 50% off items at Loblaws.

Park manager Kevin McWhirter says things are shaping up after December's big storm.

Executive director Tim Yerxa on The Pack Drumline and Classic Album Live's recreation of Supertramp: Crime of the Century.

Dan Murphy of the Union of the Municipalities of New Brunswick on the new assessments.

Spencer Campbell's fun way to explore N.B. coffee shops

Medical columnist, Dr. Peter Lin, on the health risks of extreme cold.

UNB political scientist Donald Wright on the approval of a PC candidate with 'surprising' views.

Coach Rien Meesters on creative training for alpine athletes.

Jeff Beairsto tells the story of a lost family photo that turned up in a remarkable way.

Michael Roy of St-Quentin on his death-defying crash on a rural logging road.

CBC producer Julie Dupre on new science in support of solitary sleeping.

The city's mid-winter festival looks to get Frederictonians out of the house and onto the ice. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Stacey Russell, manager of Fredericton Tourism about some of the events on the Frostival calendar this year.

The city is planning to implement a different bus network for Sundays when Sunday service starts up this spring. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Bruce Grandy, chair of the city's mobility committee.

Jordan Trethewey is using poetry to tell the stories of the people he met in Fredericton. He's assembled that work into a book called, These are The People In Your Neighbourhood, published by Roadside Press.

Copper wire theft in New Brunswick is among the highest in Canada. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dana Lohnes, director of Field Operations for Atlantic Canada, to find out what's going on.

Fredericton is in the path of totality for the solar eclipse of April 2024​. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to June MacDonald​ with ​the N​.B. centre of the Royal Astronomical Society.

Gillian Einstein on the impact of biological sex and gender roles on age-related brain health.

Matthew Raiche of the YFC Elite Basketball Association on a need for more game officials.

Economist David Macdonald on the 4.4 million Canadians not covered by the new national dental plan.

UNB student Trilok Bawa on a 2-year reduction in undergraduate study permits.

Researcher Ted McDonald on a new report showing only half of N.B. teaching grads work in the province.

Remembering Norman Jewison. One of the people who reviewed movies on Information Morning Fredericton has a good story that says a lot about the Canadian director. Tony Sekulich spoke with Jeanne Armstrong.

Every morning we hear of late or canceled school bus routes. Sometimes it is because of a lack of drivers. Jeanne Armstrong spoke with Karen Green of Wapske, who drove a school bus for many years.

A federal cap on international students is now a reality, and for Atlantic Canada, the numbers are drastic. Will it have the intended effect? And can schools survive the potential cut in international tuition? Jeanne Armstrong spoke with Peter Halpin with the Association of Atlantic Universities.

The Liberal government was not justified in its use of the Emergencies Act. That's the headline from a Federal Court ruling this week. Jeanne Armstrong spoke with UNB law professor Kerri Froc about the ruling and what it means for any future use of the Act.

Mary's Dream - and now, Beth's Dream. 150 years ago, Beth Toole's great-grandmother was forbidden from following a dream to make it big as a singer in the Big Apple. It's a family story that shaped Beth's life, all these years later.

The city of Fredericton says it needs more housing and more affordable housing and now it has money to do it. The federal government gave the city 10 million dollars this week. Jeanne Armstrong spoke with Mayor Kate Rogers.

Fredericton's poet laureate, Jordan Trethewey is launching a book of poetry called “These are the People in Your Neighbourhood.” He reads three of them.

The wheels on the bus don't always go round and round. A shortage of bus drivers is causing school buses to be late or cancelled on a daily basis - throwing a wrench into families' schedules. Why is there a shortage and how do you fix it? Jeanne Armstrong spoke with Daniel Wishart the Manager of Transportation at Anglophone School District West.

The city of Fredericton wants to build affordable housing and it wants to increase housing density but big developments aren't always welcome in established neighbourhoods. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to CBC's Aidan Cox about the clash between the need for housing and the wants of the community.

12 year old Renata Reut is making moves on the court as the provincial champion for her category. Our associate producer Prapti Bamaniya headed down to the courts to catch a glimpse of what it takes to be so good, so young.

Out of the cold shelters have opened across the province​. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to the MLA for Fredericton South, David​ Coon​, who says the warming centre at the Victoria Health Centre isn't doing what he thought it would.

​Shivering Songs brings music fans from all over the country, but also from the U.S. ​J​eanne Armstrong spoke to Joe Ticotsky, an American who​ first visited the province to see Kathleen Edwards​ 10 years ago. The trip included a detour to Saint Andrews that led to a connection with high school basketball that would keep Joe coming back to the province.

Michael Bendis is living rough in Fredericton and dealt with a tent fire recently. He shared his story, and talked about what he deals with as a homeless man.

The night before International Holocaust Memorial day, the windows of the Fredericton synagogue were smashed. Over a hundred gathered for a vigil yesterday to support the community. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Julie Smith, she helped organize the vigil.

The municipality of Lakeland Ridges was formed in January of 2023. Since then it has fallen apart. The last time councillors met was May, and the province took over last August. Now, Tanya Cloutier resigned as mayor of the municipality. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to her about what's been happening.

​Stargazers are headed to Mactaquac Park ​tonight for a winter stargazing event. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Caitlyn Robert ​with Nature​ NB to get the details.

Hundreds of New Brunswickers have applied for help from the province's rent bank. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Tobin LeBlanc Haley with NB Coalition for Tenants Rights about how the program works.

A handful of pharmacies around New Brunswick are offering testing for strep. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Anne Marie Picone, interim executive director of the New Brunswick Pharmacists' Association.

Workers at the new Ironwood Resource Centre in Fredericton respond to concerns from a local MLA that some clients faced barriers when trying to access the new homeless hub, funded by Social Development. Jeanne Armstrong went to the centre and spoke to Lindsay Norcott with the John Howard Society, and April Sullivan, manager of the Ironwood Resource Centre.

​Invasive group ​A Strep infections are on the rise in Canada. How concerned should you be about it? ​Dr. Peter Lin explains what it is, what to watch for, and how to prevent catching it in the first place.

​5 People have died in New Brunswick with Strep A so far this year. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to New Brunswick's Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Yves Leger.

Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Tim Yerxa about a Playhouse show with a mix of comedy and music.

City staff are considering changes to Fredericton's planning advisory committee. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Stephen Chase, a former Fredericton City Councillor who served half a dozen years on the PAC committee.

Thin ice forced organizers of the World Pond Hockey championship in Plaster Rock to cancel this year's tournament. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Danny Braun, one of the organizers of the event.

Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Cecelia Brooks from St. Mary's First Nation about one of her famous relatives.

Record levels of coastal erosion are threatening artifacts of thousands of years of human history, and we may never know how much has been lost. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to archaeologist Gabe Hrynick about how coastal erosion is creating a crisis for people whose job it is to preserve the past.

​​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Jenica Atwin, MP for Fredericton​, who says energy regulators should cut the price of fuel given the cost of living right now.

​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dr. Alexis Keeling about April's solar eclipse that's causing some schools in the province to end classes early that day. Keeling is an optometrist, and president of the New Brunswick Association of Optometrists, and wants everyone to know how to safely observe the eclipse and prevent eye damage.

The World Pond Hockey Championship in Plaster Rock has been cancelled this year because of thin ice on the lake. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Tom Eagles, Mayor of the District of Tobique Valley, about the impacts of the cancellation on the village and surrounding areas.

A play on stage this week at UNB examines the themes of a world revolving around cellphones. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Len Falkenstein, a professor at the University of New Brunswick in the Theatre department, and Sammy Cormier, one of the lead actors in the play, called Dead Man's Cell Phone.

We hear more about what's happening at Craig's Automotive on Woodstock Road. CBC's Jennifer Sweet was on site as the building came down, then Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Jason Lejeune, a city councillor and chair of the Economic Vitality Committee, about the future of the site.

​​W​e meet the members of a barbershop quartet that is preparing to deliver musical love notes​. The Wired4Sound barbershop quartet is made up of Deborah Smith, Chris Freeman, Jill Woodley and Rachel St. Laurent.

Cabinet Minister and MLA Arlene Dunn resigned from cabinet and says she's also quitting as a member of the legislature. The news came just hours after Minister Mike Holland announced he won't re-offer in the next election. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to our political watcher Erin Crandall and Jamie Gillies about what that all means for the PC Party and Premier Higgs.

​The New Brunswick Conservation Council calls the province's latest water report 'disappointing.'​ Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Beverly Gingras​ with New Brunswick’s Conservation Council​.

​W​hen the snow finally stops falling, it could​ add up to 150 centimeters​ in Cape Breton. A former Frederictonian has been shovelling in Cape Breton all weekend. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Kristin O'​Rourke​.

​The New Brunswick government says hydrogen will play a key role on the path to net-zero. But some environmental groups say it isn't as green as touted. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Mark Winfield​,​ professor of environmental and urban change at York University​, to take a closer look at hydrogen production​.

Rebecca Schofield's legacy continues with every act of kindness, and now the story of the Riverview teen is being brought to the stage. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Becca's mom, Anne Schofield, and playwright Mélanie Léger about TNB's newest production, Becca.

The University of New Brunswick is training nurses for the field, but through a virtual reality headset. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Renée Gordon, she's a nursing professor and one of the project leaders.

Europe is seeing an eruption of measles cases. What could that mean for Canada? Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dr. Peter Lin about that.

​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Madawaska Maliseet First Nation Chief Patric​ia Bernard​ ​whose community is working on a new independent tax regime after the province cancelled its tax sharing agreement with her community.

​​A New Brunswick woman who almost lost her child to Strep A 16 years ago says she's haunted by the experience. Carolle de Ste-Croix is sharing her family's story to make sure other parents are aware of the symptoms and the risks.

Our series continues with Graham Nickerson of Fredericton, who has spent much of his life researching Black history in the Maritimes.

King's journalism prof Brian Daly on the loss of regional radio stations, television noon news and media jobs.

Michele Leger of Ski N.B. on Crabbe Mountain's first international alpine competition since 1992.

Daniel Sinclair of Parks Canada on summer camping reservations and current happenings at N.B.'s national parks.

The UNB Reds Men's Hockey Team just wrapped a perfect season, winning all 30 games they were scheduled to play, and that makes head coach Gardiner MacDougall the winningest coach in U Sports history.

John Leroux is back to talk about one of the main exhibits at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery.

A new nursing home is opening its doors to residents on Fredericton's north side, but one union rep says the city has major nursing home staffing issues. Clare MacKenzie spoke to Sharon Teare, President of the New Brunswick Council of Nursing Home Unions.

For more than a century, the medium of radio has been informing and entertaining billions around the world. That legacy is marked every year on this day.​ Clare MacKenzie spoke to Joe Mahoney​, who helped shape CBC over the past 35 years and ​is the author of 'Adventures in the Radio Trade'.

If you have questions or concerns about flooding in the city of Fredericton, there is a public meeting happening this week. Clare MacKenzie spoke to David Coon, MLA for Fredericton South, who is organizing the meeting.

A recent study examines the increased health risks of loneliness and obesity. Clare MacKenzie spoke to Dr. Peter Lin.

The circus is coming to town, but it's not your ordinary circus. Tim Yerxa tells us about Flip Fabrique, coming to the Fredericton Playhouse.

Working close to where you live may be a possibility in Fredericton soon. Clare MacKenzie spoke with Julia Woodhall-Melnik, a housing researcher at the University of New Brunswick.

Fredericton is a city with plenty of historical spots, and a Black history virtual walking tour is exploring them. Clare MacKenzie spoke to historian and creator of the project, Jennifer Dow.

Organizers of Fredericton's Harvest Music Festival are busy planning this year's event, and already have some big performers booked. Clare MacKenzie spoke to Brent Staeben about that.

​Clare MacKenzie spoke to Stephen Sauer with Cybertip.ca about the rise in sextortion across Canada​, and what you can do to protect yourself and your children.

The Fredericton Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Fredericton Area Physicians Staff Organization are joining forces to advocate for improved healthcare. Jeanne Armstrong spoke with Morgan Peters the CEO of the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce and Dr. Jill Goodyear, President of the Greater Fredericton Area Physician Staff Organization.

The Miramichi Emergency Centre for Women has a new "soft interview" room where women escaping domestic violence and provide their statements to police. Jeanne Armstrong with the centre's executive director Patti Michaud.

A resident at a Shannex nursing home in Fredericton wrote about the journey of entering a nursing home. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Mary Ryan.

CONTENT WARNING . this story mentions suicide and sexual exploitation.Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Suzie Dunn, Assistant Professor at the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University, about a research project aimed at giving young people the resources they need to interact safely online. 

Last week, we told you about a moose that was seen walking in circles around a power pole for 5 minutes. This morning, Jeanne Armstrong spoke to UNB biologist Michael Duffy about this strange behaviour, and what may have been causing it.

​​Universities and colleges in New Brunswick have an idea of how many international study permits they may get for the upcoming school year, but the math isn't very encouraging. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Ryan Sullivan, associate vice president of enrolment management at St. Thomas University.

​What's so bad about benzos? ​J​eanne Armstrong spoke to Dr. Peter Lin about the risks of these commonly prescribed drugs.

We meet a young woman from Fredericton who is fascinated by old photos and is helping to discover the lost stories behind them. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Megan Hicks.

It's no secret that New Brunswick health authorities have been leaning on travel nurses to keep hospitals afloat. An investigation by the Globe and Mail reveals just how lucrative the contracts have been for one private company. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Paula Doucet, head of the nurses union in New Brunswick.

Jeanne Armstrong spoke to two parents about whether they think restrictions are needed in schools to limit cell phone use. Laurie Wood is a parent of two in Hampton, and Nikki Arch is a parent of four in Woodstock.

Many New Brunswickers are starting to realize they will not qualify for a promised one-time payment from the province. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Susan Holt, leader of the Liberal Party in New Brunswick.

Have you heard of GeoGuessr? It's a game where contestants try to guess a location on a global map, with the help of a single photo. Paul Adams is a middle school teacher. He tells us about this weekend's GeoGuessr World Cup in Sweden, and how he uses the game in his own classroom. 

Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Janet Flowers, the new affordable housing development coordinator overseeing hundreds of new housing builds in the city of Fredericton.

​A sign marking the Meduxnekeag Valley nature preserve​ went missing earlier this week. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to George Peabody, an administrator at the preserve, who says it is an act of vandalism.

​A prenatal clinic in Fredericton is seeing enormous success. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dr. Christa Mullaly, an obstetrician​-gynecologist at the Chalmers Hospital​, and one of the obstetricians working at the new clinic​.

​W​e get an update ​o​n the sexual violence oversight teams that have been working with several municipal police forces in the province. The teams have been looking into how police treat victims of sexual assault and make recommendations on how to improve the process​. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Jennifer Richard​, director of ​strategic ​development for Sexual Violence New Brunswick​.

Electric vehicles are not completely immune to the bitter cold, but that shouldn't be a deal breaker. ​J​eanne Armstrong spoke to Carl Duivenvoorden​,​ a sustainability consultant and an EV driver himself.

Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Premier Blaine Higgs about the $300 workers benefit, travel nurses and when we should expect a provincial election.

Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Tim Yerxa about Ballet Edmonton and their upcoming show at the Fredericton Playhouse. 

The U-S Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to consumers against some wearable tech that claims to test blood glucose levels without piercing the skin. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dr. Peter Lin.

Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Jamie Gillies, a professor of communications and public policy at St. Thomas University, about Jeff Carr's departure. That's now 5 PC MLA's that won't be re-offering in the next election.https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/pc-ministers-jeff-carr-politics-1.7127154

​The weather is favouring sap production earlier than normal this year. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dumfries Maples tapper ​Simon Mitchell who has been busy tapping trees so he can start making ​maple syrup.

The financial collapse of the discount airline Lynx, is raising questions about the future of ultra low cost carriers in Canada. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to expert Duncan Dee, about why the business model didn't fly.

They were called Home Children, but they never got to go home. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to a woman in Woodstock who told us about her grandparents, Bert and Mary Davis. They were torn from their families in the UK to work on farms in New Brunswick. 

When the owners of a popular U-Pick farm in Fredericton announced their retirement last year, the future of the leased land in Sunset Acres was uncertain. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to the new u-pick operator, Jaeson Waygood.

The New Brunswick medical society is calling for change in the way the province delivers healthcare. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dr. Paula Keating, president of the society, about their "Demand Action" campaign.

Another March Break is upon us. Pickle Planet Moncton founder Jenna Morton has tons of fun and cost effective ideas for kids of all ages.

Former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney has died. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dennis Cochrane who was an MP in Mulroney's PC government, elected in 1984 in Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe.

After a teacher at Nashwaaksis Middle School noticed lunch hour in his homeroom was awfully quiet, he brought out the board games and banned screens. Jeanne Armstrong dropped by and spoke to John Hickey and his students.

A fire burned down the Covered Bridge Potato Chip factory this weekend. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to the mayor of Hartland, Tracey DeMerchant. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/hartland-devastated-factory-fire-1.7132280

An all New Brunswick AUS hockey men's final is underway. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to hockey watcher Gerry Green about the series. 

The Liverpool street exit from Vanier Highway into the Skyline acres neighbourhood will be closed March 4th at 9am, and the government says its because of safety. We heard what residents have to say, and spoke to MLA David Coon. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/fredericton-highway-7-exit-liverpool-closing-1.7130083

Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Julia Kent with CAA Atlantic about a new guide to help air travellers trying to navigate passenger rights rules.

Desjardins Group in Quebec recently announced it won't be offering mortgages on homes in high-risk flood zones. Could this be a sign of a bigger trend in the housing market in Canada? And is it something New Brunswick financial institutions might follow suit on? ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to ​Kathryn Bakos with the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation at the University of Waterloo​.

​The community is rallying together after the loss of the Covered Bridge Chip factory. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Julie Williams, she's one of the organizers of a benefit breakfast in Woodstock.

A ​lobster tagged as part of a study went on a 250​ km journey from the Bay of Fundy to the Gulf of Maine.​ Jeanne Armstrong spoke to UNB researcher Emily Blacklock ​a​bout how​ she spotted the lobster, and how it made it so far​. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/lobster-new-brunswick-tagged-in-maine-1.7132228

​Big changes are coming to New Brunswick's recycling system starting April 1st. But those changes are having an impact on rural communities, and their bottle depots. ​J​eanne Armstrong spoke to David McCarthy ​who has been in the bottle business for decades.

A potential new housing project in McAdam is in its planning stages. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Ken Stannix, mayor of McAdam,

​Mike Bravener finds inspiration for his songs in the stories of New Brunswickers who settled here long ago. And now he's working on a fresh folk album of tunes.

After two years of fundraising and construction, more spots will be opening up at Centreville Child Care in late spring . Jeanne Armstrong spoke to assistant director Heather Perry.

​The Liverpool exit on ​Vanier highway closed this week. The provincial government said its because of safety concerns based on a report, but no one has seen the report yet​. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to ward's councillor Greg Ericson​.

​Women's hockey is having a big moment this year​, with local teams in Fredericton dominating on the ice, and the PWHL getting attention across the globe. ​W​e convene​d a panel of ​women to talk through the excitement.​ ​Sarah Clowater is a diehard hockey fan in Fredericton.​ Katie Northrup is a goalie coach and a former UNB REDS player.​ Hillary Wood is a 17-year-old player in Miramichi heading to UNB in the fall to play for the REDS.

2.1 million adults in Canada suffer from long COVID, but some doctors don’t feel prepared to help those patients. That’s what the Canadian COVID Society is setting out to change. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dr. Kashif Pirzada, an ER doctor in Toronto and the co-chair of the newly-formed group.

Team New Brunswick won 23 medals from the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games in Calgary. Jeanne Armstrong spoke with the chef de mission, Emma Stone.

Former Gagetown mayor Derek Pleadwell says civic engagement is lower since amalgamation.

N.B. Child, youth and seniors advocate Kelly Lamrock issues scathing report on 30 years of government.

Checking back with Julie Williams, who helped organize a weekend fundraiser for fire victims.

John Leroux of the Beaverbrook Art Gallery on a multimedia show by Sackville artist Graeme Patterson.

N.B. Medical Society President Dr. Paula Keating says doctors want more say in primary care reforms.

​Calling all Fredericton artists​, the city wants local artists to contribute to its Temporary Public Art Program.​ Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Angela Watson​ with the city to find out more about the project.

​A major shift in the philosophy of governing is the topic of Kelly Lamrock's most recent report, titled "How It All Broke". ​W​e hear​ reaction from David Coon and Susan Holt.​ Then Jeanne Armstrong spoke to former PC MLA Jody Carr, who thinks the government of the day would be wise to welcome the report with open arms.

​Quick Chili, Black Bean Brownies, and Easy Tomato Sauce are a few of the recipes included in a new guide created by Vitalité Health. It's an effort to help people dealing with food insecurity by making the most of what they have on hand. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to dietician Gabrielle Michaud.

A.D. fire chief David McKinley and Fredericton Heritage Trust President Jeremy Mouat discuss a fire in a historic downtown building

Fredericton Playhouse director Tim Yerxa sings praise for Quebec jazz artists' ode to an icon.

Dalhousie University political scientist Lori Turnbull reviews Kelly Lamrock's How It All Broke report.

Ability N.B. executive director Haley Flaro wishes for outcomes, not money, ahead of the provincial budget.

Fredericton lost a designated national historic site in a fire this week. The building was part of Fredericton's former military complex but it was also home to the McGinn family. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to two of the brothers who called it home. 

New governance for our long term care system in New Brunswick is one of the recommendations in a new report about the struggling sector. Jeanne Armstrong spoke with Ken McGeorge, one of the advisors in this report. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/governance-overhaul-long-term-care-1.7142703

A study released this week delves into the decision-making process of police officers, when they arrive on the scene of a mental health call. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Mary Ann Campbell, one of the authors of the study.

​Today's story from the Family Tree comes to us from Daryl Hunter​, who tells us about his grandfather's watch which is now buried in Florenceville-Bristol at the mouth of the covered bridge.

It's Pi day, and at George Street Middle School they're celebrating with a parade, a circle drawing contest, a recitation challenge and more. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to vice-principal Jacob Lingley.

Is the demise of SaltWire Network the beginning of the end of local newspapers in parts of Atlantic Canada? The company filed for creditor protection this week. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Tim Bousquet, the founder of the independent media outlet the Halifax Examiner.

Our favorite "Boy Next Door" takes on a whole new meaning for this year's production of Anne & Gilbert the Musical in Charlottetown. Fredericton's Graysen LaPointe is playing Gilbert.

Before you whip out the camera or cell phone on April 8th to get a shot of the solar eclipse, a local photographer says there's a bit of planning you should do first. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Brad Perry.

The New Brunswick Medical Society and the New Brunswick Nurses Union are asking the Higgs government to include an extra $600 million in the provincial budget today. That money could transform the healthcare system. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Katherine Fierlbeck​, ​McCulloch Professorial Chair of political science at Dalhousie University​, about what priorities could improve the system for New Brunswickers.

As the weather gets warmer more birds will be returning to the province. ​J​eanne Armstrong spoke to birder Jim Wilson about what species may make it to your bird feeder soon​.

The village of McAdam lost their only bakery last fall, now the village has turned to Facebook to help them attract a baker to the village.​ Jeanne Armstrong spoke to mayor of McAdam, Ken Stannix. 

What was in the budget to help struggling New Brunswickers? Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Janelle LeBlanc, Provincial Coordinator of the Common Front for Social Justice, and Peter Jongeneelen, co-chair of ACORN New Brunswick. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/budget-taxes-health-1.7148361

​The New Brunswick Medical Society is not impressed with the money allocated to the province's health budget. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dr. Paula Keating, president of the society. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/budget-taxes-health-1.7148361

Fredericton is hosting a​ big tournament this week​,​ the 2024 Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Championship.​ Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Wayne Tallon, co-chair of the hosting committee​.

​The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is applauding another balanced budget but is criticizing the spending increases and lack of new tax cuts. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Jay Goldberg. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/budget-taxes-health-1.7148361

A new study recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine links microplastics to risk of heart attack and stroke.​ Dr. Peter Lin ​unpacks the research for us​.

Students at Nashwaaksis Middle School are making a splash. A new pilot project is bringing them into the pool during school hours to encourage more students to train as lifeguards. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Adam Munn, a recreation officer with the City of Fredericton.

The nursing shortage is a national problem, and provinces are spending millions on travel nurses to fill in those gaps. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Yvette Coffey, Newfoundland and Labrador's nursing union president, about a program they've launched that supports local nurses instead.

Shaimaa Abdelaal of Fredericton on her love and flair for Ramadan decorations, increasingly visible in the city.

Culture prof Lauren Cruikshank on a workshop at UNB this weekend to design your own mom-themed game.

Dorothy Shephard on her decision to not run in the next provincial election; reaction from Premier Blaine Higgs.

Another generation of Lockharts gets ready to pass the small-town physician torch in Carleton County.

Violet is a mini satellite made by students and staff at UNB, UdeM, and NBCC. The team behind the project is attempting first contact with the satellite today. Jeanne Armstrong spoke with Brent Peterson, one of the professors who helped put the project together.

The city's manager of parks and trees wants to get the word out to neighbourhoods, if you want to organize a community cleanup, the city will supply the bags, gloves and garbage pickup, you supply the helping hands. Mike Walker will also tell us about the city's efforts towards picking up trash.

April is poetry month, so we asked former poet laureate Jenna Lyn Albert to join us to talk about poetry.

Daniela Vivas plays violin. Her brother Diego plays Cello. They're both performing at the Fredericton Music Festival and they came into the studio to talk about music with Jeanne Armstrong.

​The calendar may say spring but the weather this past weekend screamed winter, making it especially difficult for people experiencing homelessness. We checked in with Warren Maddox with Fredericton Homeless Shelters.

​Dr. Eilish Cleary passed away this weekend at 60 years old. She spent eight years as New Brunswick's Chief Medical Officer of Health. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dominic Cardy. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/eilish-cleary-dead-new-brunswick-1.7153938

​Inshore fishermen in New Brunswick say they are being ignored by the federal government.​ Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Carl Allen​,​ the New Brunswick vice president of the​ ​Maritime Fishermen's Union.

​The Junos wrapped up last night in Halifax, and what a weekend it was for music fans. We find out how New Brunswick artists fared. Jeanne Armstrong spoke with music columnist Emma Chevarie.

Work is being done across Canada to promote Irish as a heritage language. A visiting scholar from Galway, Ireland, who's teaching at St. Thomas University, has been hosting language lessons for New Brunswickers, as a way to connect them with their roots. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Gearóid Ó Treasaigh.

People in the District of Carleton North are getting excited about April 8th. They're expecting it to be a big economic boost for the rural region. We hear from mayor Andrew Harvey, and engraver Barbara Meed who is making some collectible coins to mark the day.

Y​ou may be seeing more of the not-so-common feathered friends at your bird feeders this spring. ​J​eanne Armstrong spoke to Nelson Poirier of Nature Moncton​ about which birds are being spotted further north, and why.

The Harvest Music Festival released its full schedule this morning. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Brent Staeben about this year's lineup.

​The Lockhart family has been a big part of providing medical care to people in Carleton County. Last week, we heard from brothers Bruce and Colin who are retiring from their family practices in Bath. This morning, we met the next Lockhart who has set up his practice in the community.

​Police officers will once again be based in Fredericton's two high schools, reviving a program started in 1995, but put on pause in 2019 due to staffing constraints. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to David McTimoney, Superintendent at Anglophone West School District.

Three East Coast acts are banding together for a new songwriters' circle. Tim Yerxa has a preview of a Playhouse show: Saltwater Songs.

Scientists have discovered a new bacteria linked to colorectal cancer. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to D​r. Peter Lin​ about the research, and why it's providing hope for future treatments and screening methods.  

Florenceville-Bristol is set to be in the path of totality during the April 8 solar eclipse. Physicist David Hunter grew up fascinated with astronomy, and soon he and a team of science enthusiasts will send cameras up above the clouds to record the once-in-a-lifetime solar event.  CBC's Julia Wright met him​, and saw his inventions.

Chocolate costs are on the rise. We hear how a local chocolate shop is doing in this cocoa crisis, right before Easter weekend. Prapti Bamaniya dropped into Nancy Hoekman's sweet shop, Fancy Bites.

​We've been hearing a lot about what we can expect to see during the solar eclipse, but what ​w​ill it sound like? ​We hear about a fascinating citizen's science project called The Eclipse Soundscapes.

​A call to action for fixing the housing crisis. Peter Corbyn​, executive director of the New Brunswick Non-Profit Housing Association​, takes to the Playhouse stage next week to inspire the public to get worked up about our housing crisis.

We've been hearing from communities on the path of totality in New Brunswick about how they're getting ready for the event. This morning, we crossed the border and checked in with the town of Houlton, Maine to see what they've got planned. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Nancy Ketch.

Candace Bushnell, novelist and creator of Sex and the City, presents her one-woman show in Fredericton on April 1​0. ​J​eanne Armstrong spoke to Candace Bushnell​.

​If you had to fill the tank today, you likely noticed it cost more. That's because a bump to the federal carbon tax is officially taking effect. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Moe Qureshi, Director of Climate Research and Policy at the Conservation Council of New Brunswick.

​An Ottawa-area woman has become the first person in Canada to receive an experimental treatment for a chronic joint infection. ​J​eanne Armstrong spoke to Dr. Peter Lin ​about phage-therapy and why doctors are hopeful about the potential of this experimental therapy in treating antibiotic resistant infections.

The moon will block out the sun on April the 8th​, but w​ill also block ham radio signals​. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Nathan Frissell from the University of Scranton, Pennsylvania, about an experiment involving ham radio operators.

​Have you tried explaining the total solar eclipse to anyone? It's not as easy as it seems. ​Teachers at George Street Middle school have accepted the challenge​, happily. ​P​rapti Bamaniya headed to the school to catch a lesson​.

​Dorma Grant lives in Fredericton, and tells us about her family history, including her great, great, great grandfather Tristram Hillman who is said to have one of the oldest gravestones in New Brunswick belonging to a British settler.

How do you preserve a historical property, while trying to keep it modern? Adam Clawson is hoping to find out, with the property he owns on what used to be Neill Farm.

​On Monday afternoon, Evan Sacobie wants you to put away your phone, take a deep breath, and look up, safely, of course. He tells us why he's holding a gratitude ceremony on the eve of the eclipse.

There are all kinds of things happening in Fredericton this weekend leading up to the solar eclipse on Monday. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to ​Chris Weadick, co-chair of Eclipse Fest in Fredericton.  You can find a full schedule of events if you google Eclipsefest. 

​The federal government has made some announcements this week, focused on the housing situation in this country. The measures are connected to the upcoming federal budget on April 16.​ ​J​eanne Armstrong spoke to professor Lori Turnbull about what's planned​.

Later this morning, a team will be launching a balloon with a telescope to view the eclipse from above the clouds. Julia Wright spoke to Lawson Hunter, who is on the balloon project team.

Jonna Brewer spoke to Stephane Picard, he owns an astro tourism business and organized the Astronomy East conference and trade show in Miramichi.

Tim Doucette is legally blind but has been doing astrophotography now for 20 years. He's made the trip to New Brunswick from Nova Scotia to take in the big event, and he spoke to Jeanne Armstrong.

Eye safety is an important public service message. Julia Wright spoke to optometrist Dr. Alexis Keeling about that.

Colonel Chris Hadfield is a retired Canadian Astronaut and THE star attraction at a dinner tonight in Carleton North. It's the first total solar eclipse he's seen. He spoke to Jeanne Armstrong.

For people who have seen a total eclipse before, the experience is sometimes described as "once in a lifetime". Mary King is a member of the Royal Astronomical Society. She travelled to Idaho for the Great American Eclipse in August of 2017, and she's in Miramichi today. Jonna Brewer spoke to her about her experience.

​It was billed as a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Did the total solar eclipse meet expectations?​J​eanne Armstrong spoke to amateur astronomer Chris Curwin​ who brings us back to the moment of totality.

David Hunter is the scientist behind the solar eclipse balloon that flew into the sky yesterday in Florenceville-Bristol. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to David to see how it all went.

​The wait for hip and knee replacements is shorter, but other surgical departments are having a hard time getting into the OR. ​J​eanne Armstrong spoke with surgeons ​Dr. Chris Goodyear, and Dr. Christa Mullaly about the ripple effects.

WestJet will be landing again in Fredericton, offering a new direct flight between Fredericton and Calgary. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Duncan Dee, former COO of Air Canada, to see what this means to Fredericton. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/westjet-flights-return-to-fredericton-after-being-gone-since-2022-1.7168398

Tim Yerxa ​j​oined us with a Playhouse preview of "It's Okay to be Different"​, three plays by Mermaid Theatre based on children's books by Todd Parr.

Spring is the season of renewal, but for allergy sufferers, it can be a time of sniffles, sneezing and itchy, watery eyes. ​J​eanne Armstrong spoke to Dr. Peter Lin about seasonal allergies and finding relief from the symptoms that go with them.

​Muslims around the world are marking the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Today they are celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr. That means a lot of food, and a busy week for Green Valley Market, a middle-eastern grocery store in Fredericton. 

Spring brings the return of our gardening phone-in. George Scott joined Jeanne Armstrong in the studio to answer your gardening questions.

The RCMP will remain as the police force for Carleton North and Hartland. The municipalities submitted a proposal back in November for a municipal police force instead of the RCMP. The proposal was rejected this week. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Carleton North mayor, Andrew Harvey.

Darrell Mesheau died in the waiting area of the Emergency Room of the DECH. His deathand the circumstances around it was the focus of a coroner's inquest this week. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to CBC's Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon about the testimony and the recommendations that came out of it. 

​More and more landlords are dropping out of the rent subsidy program​,​ and that could affect the development of affordable housing across the province. ​J​eanne Armstrong spoke to Willy Scholten, president of the New Brunswick Apartment Owners Association​. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/new-brunswick-housing-rent-subsidy-1.7169546

James Hughes ​is launching his new book in Saint John today. Ending Homelessness in Canada looks at ways to stop homelessness before it starts​.

John Leroux is back to talk about one of the main exhibits at the Beaverbrook​ Art Gallery​, visual artist Greg Charlton​.

​​W​e are still hearing stories about the total solar eclipse, and many ​people made the trip here to New Brunswick​ to experience it. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to organizers​ in the path of totality about the economic impacts of the eclipse. ​Paul McGraw is the economic development officer​ for Miramichi, Barb Sharp is the Director​ of Tourism for Western Valley Regional Service commission​, and Mary Ellen Hudson was one of the organizers of Eclipse Fest​ in Fredericton.

The RV industry is shifting gears after a major surge in demand during the pandemic. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to local RV dealer Steve Drisdelle.

The 96th tiny home will be delivered today to the 12 Neighbours tiny home community in Fredericton. It marks the end of the first chapter for the non-profit. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to the founder of 12 Neighbours, Marcel Lebrun.

Nick Hawkins is a wildlife cinematographer and he's embarking on an ambitious project, to document the journey of the Atlantic salmon from rivers in Canada to the fjords of Greenland.

​Jeanne Armstrong gets more reaction to the federal budget. We do some number crunching with economist Pierre Marcel Desjardins.

​The Liberal government announced big spending in this year's federal budget, and they plan to help cover it with a tax hike on the wealthy. Jeanne Armstrong breaks it all down with Dalhousie University professor Lori Turnbull.

New research suggests pregnancy may accelerate biological aging. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dr. Peter Lin.

Brace yourself. Summer construction season is nearly upon us in Fredericton, and there are several projects in the mix. Jeanne Armstrong met up with a couple of city engineers, Tyson Aubie and Melissa Steeves, to go through the list.

​Cases of animal neglect and even cruelty are on the rise in this province, according to the New Brunswick SPCA. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to animal protection officer Tony Porter to get a sense of the numbers.

We take you back in time to the era of the Lucky Lunch, a popular diner in the 80s, to remember the beloved owner, Rocky Leung, who died last week. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Roger Shannon, who knew him well.

​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to author and journalist Sarah Cox, who travelled the country gathering stories from the front lines of species and habitat protection.

​An 8 night all expenses paid trip to London and Paris by the tourism minister and her deputy minister is raising some eyebrows.​ CBC's Robert Jones has been looking into this. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/yennah-hurley-tourism-deputy-largest-expense-1.7179159

​Thefts from cars are down slightly​, but the theft OF ​cars is up. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Fredericton Police chief Martin Gaudet about recent crime statistics released by the Fredericton Police Department.

When the prime minister challenged premiers to pitch him an alternative to the carbon tax, Premier Blaine Higgs was ready. Higgs says Justin Trudeau needs to look at "the big picture." But there are many obstacles to Higgs' plan, both here and internationally. Our provincial affairs reporter Jacques Poitras has the story. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/why-blaine-higgs-big-picture-emissions-plan-long-odds-1.7180911

Take a seed, leave a seed. A group of students at Ecole Sainte-Anne launched a grainotheque​, it's a seed library inside their actual library at school. ​J​eanne Armstrong dropped by the school for a look.

​2 sisters are taking to the keys for the Fredericton Music Festival​.​ CBC's Prapti Bamaniya caught up with Fifi and Iris Chen​ to see how practice has been going for today's performance.

There's a lot of fuss over futsal at Saint Mary's Academy. An ​Olympic athlete will be joining students for a few games today. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to coach Kevin Topolniski.

Tim Yerxa has a Playhouse preview of Nico Paulo's show.

A group of grade 12 students at Ecole Sainte-Anne are growing their own vegetables and herbs in the hallway, which they'll eventually hand over to the school's cooking class. We hear about some of the sustainability projects in Monique Poirier's environmental sciences class this semester.

NB Lung is urging the province to create a program that would fund contract work to get radon out of homes. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Melanie Langill​e​, president of NB Lung​.

Dave and Sabrina Durepos are being inducted into the Wheelchair Basketball Hall of Fame. ​They joined Jeanne Armstrong in the studio.

Garden pests, moss, or planting trees, nothing stumps our gardening guru George Scott.

We hear about four students who decided to infuse herbs into soap bars for their environmental sciences project at Ecole Sainte-Anne.

Schools across the country are trying to deal with a worsening shortage of teachers, both full time and supply. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Peter Lagacy, president of the NBTA.

People who work with harm reduction services in New Brunswick are concerned about an animal tranquilizer called xylazine in the illicit drug supply. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/toxic-animal-tranquilizer-xylazine-nb-street-drugs-1.7181905

Tom Smart is retiring as the director and CEO of the Beaverbrook Art Gallery. ​J​eanne Armstrong sat down with Tom to reflect on his career, and find out what's next.

​An industry group that represents Canadian baby formula sellers weighs in on high prices and what needs to be done to change them​. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Michi Furuya Chang​ with Health and Consumer products Canada.

​A 2 x 3 foot patch of mosaic tile, and a portal into a bygone era of Fredericton. John Leroux and Jeanne Armstrong stopped by an oddity downtown in front of the old Edgecombe House that you've probably walked past before but never really noticed. 

Is it okay to throw your apple core into the bushes when you're done with it?​ Jeanne Armstrong spoke to ​Sam Ceci​,​ conservation biologist with the Nature Conservancy of Canada for Nova Scotia​, about why that might not be the best idea.

The last shield protecting victim​s of scams is the ​t​eller at their financial institution​ asking the right questions when things just don't add up. ​J​eanne Armstrong spoke to Carol Morehouse.

Dominic Cardy says one of his biggest regrets from his time as Education minister was not banning cell phones in schools. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to him about why he thinks they're destroying classrooms​.

Rebekah Chasse's pick this week: The Fall Guy

Canada's $13 billion national dental care plan launches today. ​Some dentists are concerned about how that will play out in their offices Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dr. Matthew Moore in Fredericton. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/national-dental-care-plan-launch-1.7184740

What's the relationship between building design and human health? Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dr. Peter Lin about new research on the subject.

​There was a moose on the loose ​in the city yesterday afternoon. J​eanne Armstrong spoke to Jennifer Grace, who saw the moose strutting down the streets of Fredericton. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/moose-stroll-fredericton-sunset-drive-1.7189453

The issue of Pride banners came up again at Woodstock city council last night.The Mayor and Council say a new policy will remain in place and Pride banners willnot be considered for municipal poles. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Amanda Lightbody, President ​&​ Executive Director ​o​f Rainbow Crosswalk​. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/woodstock-mayor-trina-jones-pride-flags-1.7190176

Our question of the week centred around birth order and Jason Flores sent us his story that started, "This is a quick message about how birth order can change."

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park in Woodstock holds 42 years of family memories. The park was sold last week. ​W​e check in with the ​former owners, Janet and Peter Clark​, and hear about their experiences and stories at the park as they pass on the torch.

Our gardening guru George Scott answers your gardening questions.

Musicians from across Atlantic Canada are in Prince Edward Island this week for the ECMA's. Our local music columnist Emma Chevarie is there too to take in all the action. 

Education Minister Bill Hogan says he will take steps to dissolve a defiant Anglophone East district education council. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to former deputy education minister Dennis Cochrane, and Michel Doucet, an expert on constitutional rights in education, for their thoughts on the latest developments. 

New Brunswick's education minister has given Anglophone East's district education council until the end of ​t​he day to back down in a legal dispute over Policy 713. ​Jacques Poitras look​s at the overlapping policies and legal actions at the heart of this dispute​.

Jeanne Armstrong had a conversation with this year's Stompin' Tom Award winner, Zach Atkinson, owner of The Cap.

Jennifer Sweet spoke to some young adults about their experience with smartphones when they were younger, and what needs to change. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/cellphones-smart-threat-online-harm-1.7192974

Road construction season is upon us and one area that has had roadwork for the past 7 years is Riverside Drive on the northside. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Mike Babineau, owner of Cannon's Cross.

If writing a book is on your bucket list​, it's never too late. And this week, two writerswho did that will offer some encouragement.​ Jeanne Armstrong spoke to authors Frances Peck and Lisa Alward.

It's been a year since Alex Harris and other high school students walked out of class to protest the government's review of policy 713. We reconnected with him this morning to find out how students are being affected by the ongoing dispute.

A parent's worst nightmare​. That's how Fredericton Police Chief Martin Gaudet described a fatal crash that claimed the lives of three young people on Sunday​ and left a community in shock. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Bruce Grandy​, city councillor for Fulton Heights. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/speed-douglas-avenue-fatal-crash-1.7195495

​The City of Fredericton is planning a glow up for the south core. Its called the South Core Secondary Municipal Plan. ​Jeanne Armstrong went to the technical meeting yesterday and spoke to mayor Kate Rogers​, and Ken Forrest, director of planning and development with the city. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/fredericton-urban-planning-city-design-1.7195105

For 30 years, the Kingswood Turnaround Awards have been rewarding students who have persevered​ and found a way through their troubles and difficulties. Marley Rae Kennedy is graduating from Leo Hayes High school, and is one of this year's recipients.

Tim Yerxa has a preview of this upcoming show at the Fredericton Playhouse - Le Vent Du Nord, a progressive folk band from Quebec.

Fredericton's Diana Austin was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 ovarian cancer. She came into the studio to speak to Jeanne Armstrong about what she's learned about the disease and how she's processing her diagnosis.

Our question of the week centred around birth order and Jason Flores sent us his story that started, "This is a quick message about how birth order can change."

The City of Fredericton is planning a glow up for the south core. Its called the South Core Secondary Municipal Plan. Jeanne Armstrong went to the technical meeting yesterday and spoke to mayor Kate Rogers, and Ken Forrest, director of planning and development with the city.

A parent's worst nightmare. That's how Fredericton Police Chief Martin Gaudet described a fatal crash that claimed the lives of three young people on Sunday and left a community in shock. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Bruce Grandy, city councillor for Fulton Heights. 

The chambers of commerce across the province want more action from the provincial government to help with the housing crisis. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to CEO of the Fredericton chamber of commerce, Morgan Peters.

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park in Woodstock holds 42 years of family memories. The park was sold last week. We check in with the former owners, Janet and Peter Clark, and hear about their experiences and stories at the park as they pass on the torch. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/the-couple-who-spent-a-lifetime-building-their-jellystone-park-campground-1.7193114

Hayden Kranendonk is graduating from Stanley Consolidated School, and is one of 19 graduating students from Anglophone School District West receiving the award.

The Greener Village Food Centre is working to become a perishable food rescue centre. Jeanne Armstrong dropped in to get an update from Alex Boyd.

George Scott fields your gardening questions.

UNB's Jayda Veinot is the AUS MVP in women's basketball wearing number 9. The same jersey, award, and team that her mother had 33 years ago. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to both Jayda, and her mom, Jennifer.

Stiffer penalties are coming for people caught driving while impaired. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Spencer MacInnis, a criminal defence lawyer, about what she thinks of these new penalties.  https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/new-brunswick-stiffer-penalties-impaired-driving-1.7196701

There has been a surge in the number of marathon and half marathon runners taking part in this weekend's Fredericton marathon​.​ Jeanne Armstrong spoke to race directors Bruce McFarlane and Christine Little.

​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to John Simon, a tourism operator in New Brunswick, about making connections to sell the province in Europe.

​John Leroux is back to talk about one of the main exhibits at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery.

You might have noticed construction has returned to the Trans-Canada highway in Jemseg, close to where a fatal collision happened in last year’s construction. CBC’s Sam Farley​ brings us that story​. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/construction-returns-jemseg-crash-1.7199211

​Cuban-Canadian vocalist Dee Hernandez of Dalhousie joins music columnist Tristan Grant for a conversation about her life and her music.

​Traffic is expected to intensify in the coming weeks on the Westmorland Street Bridge. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Judson Vandine, who often commutes to work via bicycle across the Westmorland Street Bridge.

Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Canada's Federal Minister of Health Mark Holland about the national dental plan. He's in Fredericton today meeting with professionals in the dental industry.

​The Canadian Cancer Society is calling on ALL provinces and territories to lower the starting age for breast cancer screening to 40 for those at average risk.​ Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dr. Christopher Labos​.

​Fredericton's loss is Moncton's gain. Gardiner MacDougall, the winningest coach in UNB's history, is leaving the REDS to coach the Moncton Wildcats in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to MacDougall about the move.

​Alice Munro, a Canadian author revered worldwide, has died. She was a master of the short story and won the Nobel Prize in Literature. She was 92. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to local author Fawn Parker about the impact Munro had on her life.

Some half marathon runners in the Fredericton marathon may have run an extra 3 kilometres in the race because of an unclear turnaround point. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to one of those runners. Danielle Côté lives in Saint John and travelled to Fredericton to run the half.

​We've heard some dentists say they aren't planning to sign on to the Canadian Dental Care Plan. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dr. Terry Shaw and dental hygienist Marianne Williams, who have signed up to provide care under the plan.

Jeanne Armstrong has a conversation with three young women about the world of women's basketball and how that world is expanding in North America. Ann Bastien plays with the Fredericton Freeze, Madeline Belding is a coach for the Port City Fog, and Sydney Campbell is student manager with the UNB women's Reds team.

Gardening Guru George Scott answers your gardening questions.

Chief Allan Polchies tells us about business challenges at a former economic engine of his community.

Fredericton's Dianne Earl tells us about her passion for a hobby that takes her around the world.

UNB Law grad Blair Curtis tells us about a ramp malfunction that marred his convocation ceremony.

Every spring, summer students and staff at the city plant everything from oaks to flowering crab trees on residential streets and at city parks. We hear how that every day work is part of a larger strategy to fight climate change.

We take a closer look at UNB's accessibility standards, after failing to provide any way for a graduate in a wheelchair to get on stage to receive his diploma. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Jeremy MacDonald, an expert on UNB's history with accessibility. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/unb-law-graduation-wheelchair-accessibility-1.7207486

Artist Stephen Hutchings creates large scale pieces and right now, he's working on a painting that is 10 feet tall and 40 feet long. Jeanne Armstrong stopped into his studio in Florenceville-Bristol to see it.

Finding a seamstress right now is like finding a needle in a haystack. With prom around the corner, it's the busy season for tailors. Prapti Bamaniya brings us that story. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/fredericton-seamsters-work-overtime-to-fulfil-dress-demands-1.7199221

​Two New Brunswick swimmers will have the opportunity to make a splash on the international stage this summer in Paris, after qualifying for ​Team Canada in both the Olympics and Paralympics. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Jodie Lowe, a Fredericton swim official who was there for their big wins over the weekend.

Trees are being planted as restoration projects, but it's not as easy to find the seeds to make those trees. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Donnie McPhee, a coordinator from the National Seed Center, about how they plan to bring more seeds back into the picture. 

​There's an intersection in downtown Fredericton that is a trouble spot for drivers of large trucks. 10 trucks in 10 years have collided with the overpass at Queen and Waterloo. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Trevor Hanson, a UNB civil engineering professor, about potential solutions.

​D​r. Peter Lin brings us his reflections on the value of sleep to our health. That includes helping patients get a good night's sleep while in hospital. 

Gardeners across the province are impatiently waiting to put flowers and vegetables in the beds. Our gardening guru George Scott came into the studio to answer your gardening questions.

CBC's ​J​acques Poitras takes a look at the lobbyists who worked for one of the companies supplying travel nurses to the New Brunswick health care system​, including one lobbyist who is a former colleague of Premier Blaine Higgs. 

Brooklyn Douthwright is going to the Olympics this summer. Clare MacKenzie spoke to the swimmer from Riverview, her mother, and Olympian Marianne Limpert.

​A senate committee looking into the migrant labour force in Canada says the system isn't working.​ In a report released this week, the committee says the system is failing workers and the employers who depend on them.​ Clare MacKenzie spoke to committee chair, Senator Ratna Omidvar, about what they're recommending to fix it.

​A large work of art by an artist in Ontario went missing on its way to a gallery in British Columbia, and ended up in New Brunswick. Julia Veenstra tells us the story of her lost and found painting.

Premier Blaine Higgs has lost another caucus member heading into the next election.On Friday, former cabinet minister Andrea Anderson-Mason told CBC news she's decided not to run. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to political scientist Lori Turnbull about what it means for the PC Party of New Brunswick. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/andrea-anderson-mason-decides-not-to-run-1.7214119

If you were walking by Odell Park this weekend, you might have done a double take. Harold the Hippo, an art installation, has returned to Fredericton in a new home. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Angela Watson, Cultural Development Officer and Public Art Coordinator with the City of Fredericton.

Itching for a paddle? The city will be making it easier to get out on the water by creating a dozen free, public access points. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Andrew Cuthbertson, an avid paddler and owner of Second Nature Outdoors, about why this initiative is so exciting. 

The Fredericton Co-op on Doak Road is marking 50 years. The grocery landscape looks a lot different now than it did in 1974. Jeanne Armstrong visited the Co-op and spoke to manager Paul King about the direct charge model and why they've seen their largest membership base yet.

​Crown prosecutors vote​d 99% in favour of strike action amid labour shortage​s and a system they say is in crisis. But the province argues that a strike can't legally happen yet as the collective bargaining process continues.​ Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Shara Munn​,​ she's a crown prosecutor and President of the New Brunswick crown prosecutors association. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/crown-prosecutors-strike-vote-new-brunswick-contract-talks-1.7215856

A slide from a sex-ed presentation to high school students is under scrutiny by the Premier. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to sexuality educator Nadine Thornhill for her reaction.

​Swamp milkweed is popping up in gardens, and monarch butterflies are making their way north. Reports on the population overwintering in Mexico say numbers are down again, but a zoologist here in New Brunswick says the news isn't all bad. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to John Klymko. 

​Facebook Marketplace has become a popular place to sell things you don't want anymore. But making a little money almost cost Sandra Pond thousands of dollars. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to her. And then Jeanne spoke to cyber security expert David Shipley.

​A new medical test can help identify genetic markers that are linked to the most aggressive cases of prostate cancer. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to D​r. Peter Lin for details.

​A filmmaker went around the world looking for solutions to make the earth a better place for the next generation. ​J​eanne Armstrong spoke to filmmaker ​Jim Merkel.

A woman from Bathurst is being honoured for going above and beyond in her role as a foster parent. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Cindy Hornibrook Doucet.

The carbon market system is up and running, and so far there are more large polluters blowing past their emissions caps than there are staying below them. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Jonathan Alward, VP of policy at Atlantica Centre for Energy, and Dave Sawyer, an environmental economist at the Canadian Climate Institute, about the economic and environmental impacts and future prospects.  https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/nb-emitters-exceeded-greenhouse-gas-caps-2021-2022-1.7216314

A group of Fredericton high school students are getting ready to hit their buzzers. They won provincials for ​the trivia competition Reach for the Top and are headed to nationals this weekend. ​CBC's Prapti Bamaniya dropped by the school for one of the practice rounds.

​A report from the Atlantic Economic Council says Atlantic Canada has a larger visible minority population, but its population is still less diverse compared to the rest of Canada. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to researcher Patrick Brannon.

Scams are everywhere; social media, email accounts, phone calls. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Jeff Horncastle with the Canadian Anti-Fraud centre about what to watch for, and how to protect ourselves from scammers.

Child and Youth advocate Kelly Lamrock released his report yesterday calling on the New Brunswick government to do more to protect vulnerable children in the school system.Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Ainsley Congdon with the Learning Disabilities Association for reaction.  https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/schools-denying-education-advocate-1.7219933

The menu is set, the signs are up, the staff are trained, now all they need are customers. Neighbourly Cafe and Kitchen in the 12 Neighbours tiny home community is opening to the public a week from now. Jeanne Armstrong dropped in and got a tour of the space.

​A Fredericton resident says they were swindled out of ​$​1700 in a local rental scam. CBC's Hannah Rudderham spoke to Milo Nunes​ to get their story. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/fredericton-rental-scam-1.7220405

Last week the province announced funding for an “AI-powered” ride sharing program, but the people behind existing services are concerned. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Pat Carlson, transportation coordinator for the Harvey Region Dial-A-Ride.

We've partnered with David Smith of First Nations Storytellers on a new series exploring small acts individuals can take toward reconciliation. This is the first segment of Jeanne Armstrong's conversation with David.

​Ah, June Bugs. They won't hurt you, but they're kind of creepy. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to UNB biology professor Stephen Heard to find out what's up with those big beetles that come banging on your windows in the spring.

This Thursday people can drive across the brand new international bridge ​between Edmundston and ​Madawaska, Maine.​ Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Edmundston mayor Eric Marquis​ ahead of opening day.

New Brunswick's auditor general completed four audits looking at how government spends money. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Paul Martin. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/auditor-general-travel-nurse-1.7223806

​Ottawa is taking steps to make it easier for caregivers to come to Canada​, and establish permanent residency when doing so. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Jesabel Amora​, with the Filipino-Community of New Brunswick, a non-profit association​.

Tim Yerxa ​shares some of the shows booked for the upcoming season at the ​Fredericton Playhouse​.

If you are a birder, you might have a bird list on the go and maybe a few favourite spots to visit. You can expand your bird watching horizons with a new birding trail guide to Woodstock. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Vanessa Roy-McDougall with Nature NB. 

When Governor-General Mary Simon took the job, she knew she'd get critics of the institution, but she didn't expect the racist and misogynistic comments online against her personally, and that experience inspired a symposium she held in Fredericton yesterday. Jeanne Armstrong was there on stage with Her Excellency.

The New Brunswick Military History Museum will have an event tonight to mark th​e 80th anniversary of D-Day, and the keynote speaker ​will be historian Marc Milner​. He joined Jeanne Armstrong in the studio to talk about that. Then we hear part of an interview with a veteran who landed on the shores of Normandy in 1944. Terry Seguin spoke to Edmund Martin of Fredericton, back in 2019.

There's a new coffee shop at the 12 Neighbours Tiny Home community in Fredericton. Neighbourly Coffee opened it's doors today. Jeanne Armstrong dropped in earlier in the week as the staff were testing recipes, and spoke to Rodrigo Flores and Iryna Kadushkina.

Mayor Al of the 12 Neighbours community ​joined Jeanne Armstrong along with Fredericton City Councillor Jocelyn Pike​ at the opening of Neighbourly coffee. The two have gotten to know each other and they have a lot in common as community leaders​.

​I​t's opening day for the new coffee shop and kitchen at the 12 Neighbours tiny home ​community. Jeanne Armstrong spoke Marcel LeBrun, founder and Chair of 12 Neighbours.

Upstairs from the new cafe is another busy space. Every Monday, there's a 12 Neighbours art class. Bev Christiansen is a Community Facilitator and one of her responsibilities is to teach that class. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to her and Ashley Chapman, one of the students.

The community of 12 Neighbours is changing peoples lives. Two years ago, Melissa Heagney and her partner moved into a tiny home after a year of living in a tent. She went back to school and is now a cook in the kitchen at Neighbourly Coffee.

In this era of climate change, more frequent and more freakish storms often mean more flooding. Harry Forestell looks at how we can assess a property's flood risk. https://www.cbc.ca/newsinteractives/features/rising-risk-flood

​It's the largest clinical trial to date in the world on methamphetamine use​, and River Stone Recovery Centre in Fredericton will be taking part. ​J​eanne Armstrong spoke to Dr. Sara Davidson​.