​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.

​W​e check in with ​Anne Marie Picone​ w​ith the N​.​B. Pharmacists' Association for an update on the pilot project launched last month to set up Pharmacist Care Clinics in the province.

T​he Hunter Brothers Farm's annual corn maze opens this weekend. ​T​his year the​ maze pays homage to a couple of Canadian music icons. ​J​eanne Armstrong spoke to Chip Hunter​ about the attraction in Florenceville-Bristol.

It's ​a challenge to create healthy meals​, accommodate picky eaters​, ​a​nd stay within the grocery budget. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to mother of three Jenna Morton​, about how she plans to save money making lunches this school year.

Canadians are shifting back to regular schedules at work, school and sleep. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to ​Dr. Peter Lin ​about how to improve your sleep health​.

Dr. Alana Newman shares tips for parents on preparing for a fall and winter that will likely be busy with respiratory illness.

Jeanne Armstrong met with Sean Lee from the City of Fredericton to get an update on the Officers' Square revitalization project. There's a race against the clock to have it ready in time for the Harvest Music Festival.

For children who need extra support at school, what can parents do before and during the school year? Jeanne Armstrong spoke with Alyson Schafer, a family counsellor and author, about how parents can advocate for the success of neurodiverse students.

UNB student Eric Cimic ​shares his story about what he calls a horrific rental experience last year. He's talking about it to shed light on the challenges students have finding affordable housing in Fredericton.

​Atlanta, Georgia's Gov't Mule plays the Harvest Music Festival straight off of a world tour of their 12th studio album - Peace...Like a River. ​J​eanne Armstrong spoke with the group's Grammy-award winning guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Warren Haynes.

Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Peter Lagacy, the new president of the New Brunswick Teachers Association about priorities for the year ahead, as teachers and students head back to the classroom, 

Jonna Brewer brings us a story from Bathurst, of how a friendship forged in a dance studio helped to save, and reinvent, a local dance school.

A Saint John writer has a new novel out, his second in the last 2 years. Colleen Kitts-Goguen spoke with Luke Francis Beirne about his success.

This summer we toured the province in our series Books and Backroads. Each of the books we featured were either by New Brunswick authors or told a New Brunswick story.​ ​Sonya Malaborza is familiar with many of those stories as a lover of books and Atlantic Canada’s literary scene.

Saint John author Sophie Eruokwu spoke with Khalil Akhtar about her newest publication Hailey Quirks and the Great Charity Race.

August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day. Hospital staff in Saint John say a new piece of equipment there will help prevent overdose deaths and improve community health.

​Khalil Akhtar spoke to infectious diseases researcher​ Tara Moriarty​ to get the latest COVID-19 forecast for New Brunswick, and hear how it compares to the rest of Canada​.

New Brunswick's long-awaited forest management plan is out. The province is calling it "a more balanced approach" to how public land is used. Natural Resources Minister Mike Holland spoke with Khalil Akhtar.

The Open Sky Co-Op farm in Sackville opened its doors 12 years ago. The co-op offers therapeutic agriculture, life and social skills and employability skills training. The CBC's Jonna Brewer recently paid a visit

All summer we've been traveling across New Brunswick with our Books and Backroads series. One of those books - The Nine Lives of Charlotte Taylor - was written by Canadian journalist and author Sally Armstrong. Cindy Grant is the producer of Books and Backroads - and after this story was featured on the show - she got a call from Sally Armstrong herself.

​New Brunswick is on track for a $200 million surplus this fiscal year, that's $160 million more than the amount projected in the March budget. ​K​halil Akhtar spoke to economist Richard Saillant about what it means and what we can expect.

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation says with its latest projected budget surplus, New Brunswick could afford to eliminate its sales tax by 2032. Khalil Akhtar spoke with the federation's interim Atlantic director Jay Goldberg.

​Last week, the province filed a motion to strike several sections of a Wolastoqey title claim in New Brunswick. Premier Blaine Higgs says he's protecting private property owners.​ Indigenous governance professor Pam Palmater calls it fear mongering.

​J​eanne Armstrong spoke to ​Deanna Hill, a ​Fredericton woman experiencing homelessness who is desperate for housing.​ She says having a place to call home would be the first step towards achieving her dreams​.

With Hurricane Franklin approaching, this is a good time to start prepping. Geoffrey Downey speaks for the New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization, he speaks with Khalil Akhtar about what you need to do to be ready for emergencies.

The By Names List started a few years ago, as a way for communities to keep track of people experiencing homelessness, and match them with appropriate housing. Jeanne Armstrong examines Fredericton's list, which is longer than 200 people, and explains how it works.

New Brunswick's child death review committee has been reporting on the deaths of children for the last two decades. The goal, to prevent future tragedies from happening. But the chief coroner hasn’t publicly reported on the committee’s work in more than two years now. Karissa Donkin tells us more, she's with CBC's Atlantic investigative unit.

AbleSail on New Brunswick's Shediac Bay is helping people living with post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and other mental health challenges. The CBC's Alexandre Silberman went for a sail to learn more, and spoke with Able Sail president John Emery about wind therapy.

The CBC's Julia Wright takes us to the Saint John Sewist Academy. Summer camps there are teaching teaching kids lo sew and develop a business plan. Today they will sell their line of handmade goods at a market with all proceeds going to local charity ProKids.

The conversation about Policy 713 is not over yet, in spite of adjustments announced this week by Education Minister Bill Hogan. The Anglophone East District Education Council met to talk about the latest developments Colleen Kitts-Goguen speaks with Kristin Cavoukian a member of the Anglophone East DEC.

Cindy Grant is the producer the Books & Backroads Series she speaks with Colleen Kitts-Goguen about touring the province, visiting local libraries in rural communities and hosting weekly book clubs. The goal of the project was to help all of us discover some new books from a variety of genres all with a New Brunswick connection.

They spark conversations, feature great outdoor food and hold special memories for many. We're talking about the classic picnic table this morning. the CBC's Jonna Brewer brings us this conversation as part of our At The Table series.

If you're in need of some canine therapy, have a listen. Jonna Brewer brings us the story about a therapy dog program in the Moncton area that can barely keep up with demand.

The giant floral clock at the Beechwood Dam keeps people on time. The CBC's Jeanne Armstrong will take us to the hidden gem that was recently restored by the local community just up river from Florenceville-Bristol.

The Beaverbrook Art Gallery has digitized its entire permanent collection and it's online for you to access with just the click of a mouse. The Beaverbrook's John Leroux tells Colleen Kitts-Goguen all about it.

Our Roadside History columnist, James Upham, takes us on a trip to the Gagetown area. That's where the province dug a canal to better connect the community to the St. John River.

Thousands of Indigenous soldiers served in the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War. It's a part of Canadian history that isn't always known or widely understood. It's a story that two New Brunswick film-makers decided to explore. We speak with Nate Gaffney about the documentary about to debut on CBC.

Town council in Saint Andrews is trying to chart a sustainable future for the historic Charlotte County Court House. Mayor Brad Henderson tells us about the buildings importance and the hope to save it.

Detox is first step for many in recovery, but Moncton's 10 beds have been closed since July. Frontline workers are calling for more treatment options. We explore what options are available.

Temporary foreign workers take a risk travelling to our province to fill jobs in industries like seafood processing, advocates say major changes to the temporary foreign workers program are needed.

Opposition Leader weighs in as the New Brunswick government digs in its heels over Policy 713 following the child and youth advocate's report.

There's no business like show business at Kingsbrae Garden. Broadway by the Sea is back! Colleen Kitts- Goguen speaks with Broadway performer Tony Lepage and his partner and co-creator Courtney Hammond.

A cyclist who spent 10 days in hospital after an accident this summer is asking drivers to be more careful when sharing the road. Eric Tremblay spoke with the CBC's Rachel Cave.

CBC has obtained new records about what led to the decision to build a new provincial jail in the Fredericton region. The CBC's Investigative reporter Karissa Donkin has the exclusive details on what analysis was done ahead of the announcement.

Tristan Grant speaks to Darrah "Pine" Beaver. She's working creating a future for the Mi'kmaw language by helping one speaker at a time.

Detox is first step for many in recovery, but Moncton’s 10 beds have been closed since July and Front-line workers say many people experiencing addiction in Moncton have "given up" because of the lack of options for those who want to recover. Alexandre Silberman brings us that story.

Jim Allison takes old pianos apart, extracts the good wood, and crafts them into beautiful things. He just worked on his last piano. The CBC's Jeanne Armstrong takes us on a tour of his workshop.

How an abandoned cemetery inspired a play by a New Brunswick theatre troupe. Joanna Brewer tells us about this weekend's performance of Lost and Found in Shemogue.

Acadian Day fever hits Bathurst this weekend. The CBC's Jonna Brewer tells us about a big bloc party planned for the downtown.

Books and Backroads heads to Florenceville-Bristol and to the fictional town of Haventon, New Brunswick. Riel Nason's novel "The Town that Drowned" was read by book club members Jacqueline Dunn, Beverly Arlow, Maria Wybenga, Angie Giggie-Demerchant and Julie Craig at the Andrew and Laura McCain Library in Florenceville-Bristol.

The report into Policy 713 that was released on Tuesday concluded that the government's revisions are in violation of children's rights. Colleen Kitts-Goguen speaks with Wayne Mackay, professor emeritus at Dalhousie University's Schulich School of Law, on the legalities around Policy 713.

The Stone Church, one of Saint John's oldest churches is undergoing a major restoration. We hear from two stone masons, who are working high above the street, restoring the Stone Church piece by piece.

The Peters of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia will be recognized at a special ceremony this weekend. Colin McPhail brings us the story of the family patriach, Thomas Peters, an enslaved man who settled in the Maritimes as a prominent advocate for the Black community.

You can now buy legal cannabis outside of Cannabis NB locations. We take closer look with an owner of Salisbury's new store, and then hear from an industry analyst on how the independent model is working in other provinces.

A veteran Ottawa artist in N.B. to discuss where graffiti and art intersect and how his own rebellious graffiti art project gave him new life as an artist.

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a new medication for the treatment of postpartum depression. Health columnist Dr. Raj Bhardwaj tells us why it's making headlines.

​New Brunswick has seen its fair share of extreme weather in recent years. ​Preparing for severe weather has become even more important for communities across the province. ​Colleen Kitts-Goguen spoke to Fredericton Mayor Kate Rogers about the city's efforts to become more climate resilient.

Great white shark sightings are becoming more common in Atlantic Canada. Colleen Kitts-Goguen spoke to shark researcher Chris Harvey-Clark about why that is a good thing for our oceans and fish population​.

Acadian New Brunswickers will ​be out in full force​ today marking the national celebration​ of Acadian Day. Colleen Kitts-Goguen spoke to storyteller Anne Godin who is in France sharing Acadian lore, history and cooking.​

Jonna Brewer brings us the story of a special presentation tonight in Bathurst. A tale of two ships, the Phantom Ship and the Squando.

Gail Costello is a retired teacher who co-chairs Pride in Education. Colleen Kitts-Goguen speaks with Costello about yesterday's report on Policy 713.

The province's child and youth advocate says changes made to Policy 713 are in violation of chidren's rights. Kelly Lamrock spent two months reviewing revisions made to the gender-identity policy for New Brunswick schools.

Most summer days you can find Michel Parent at the Oromocto Food Bank, not inside, but in the backyard, tending to a garden that has become a labour of love, and a staple of the community. Jeanne Armstrong takes us along to meet the head gardener.

Food is a big part of Acadian Day celebrations. ​Colleen Kitts-Goguen spoke to Brian Cormier about the Acadian Poutine​ rapee.

Bob Osborne answers your gardening questions this week.

Fredericton artist Ann Manuel has built a secret world​, an art installation called Breath. Julia Wright ​dropped in for a look.

The Notre Dame de l' Assomption Cathedral in Moncton ​is still a place of worship, but it's also a high tech interpretive centre. Ginette Pellerin took Jonna Brewer on a tour.

Polly Hamilton and her aunt Kate Tower ​are two lucky Swifties. They picked up tickets last week ​f​or the Taylor Swift concert in Toronto next fall.

Khalil Akhtar spoke to Micha Fardy​, executive director of Friends of Fundy​, about an app where you can find more than 200 self-guided tours of the ​Fundy region​.

Books & Backroads heads to the Sussex regional library where a group of people reviewed 2 childrens books; A Pony Day, and F is for Fiddlehead-A New Brunswick Alphabet. Cindy Grant spoke with ​R​obbie, Akiko and Hannah Robertson, Stacey Stairs, and Kelly Cooper.

​Khalil Akhtar spoke to Cheryl Krostewitz ​with Manitoba's non-profit housing association​ about how ​Manitoba's rent bank functions and what lessons New Brunswick officials ​can learn.

New neighbourhoods keep going up in the city of Moncton, but how close are they to basic services without a car? CBC reporter Alexandre Silberman put that to the test.

W​e get an update from ​Nature NB’s monarch monitoring blitz and find out what you can do to support the endangered butterfly.​ Khalil Akhtar spoke to program director Alysha McGrattan​.

One of New Brunswick's greatest champions of the music industry has died. Khalil Akhtar spoke with musician Ivan Hicks about the life and legacy of Gerry Taylor.

There are at least seven locations in the province with names containing a racist and misogynistic word used toward Indigenous women. The province says it's prioritized changing derogatory place names, but has budgeted less than $8,000 for it. Karissa Donkin looked into this, and spoke to Khalil Akhtar.

Jonna Brewer looks into some art work that's really out there. She spoke to Moncton artist Amanda Dawn Christie about her latest project that uses the earth's atmosphere as a canvas.

The game of bridge can be a challenge to learn, but people who love it say once you do, you'll be hooked. Megan MacAlpine stopped by a bridge class in Saint John.

Health columnist Dr. Raj Bhardwaj explains why leprosy is back in the news in Florida.

If you haven't taken a vacation yet you may want to make that a priority in whatever way you can. Khalil Akhtar spoke to our mental health columnist, Mark Henick, about how it can benefit your mental health well into the fall.

A new Omicron subvariant, EG.5, is on the rise in Canada. Khalil Akhtar spoke with medical columnist and family doctor Iris Gorfinkel, about how this one compares to previous variants, and what this means as we head into fall.

EV car sales are on the rise in New Brunswick but the increase has been modest. Khalil Akhtar spoke to sustainability consultant Carl Duivenvooden about why he thinks that is.

A Moncton swimmer came home with a fistful of medals from the Para Swimming World Championship. Khalil Akhtar spoke to Danielle Dorris about the competition in England.

The Miramichi Salmon Association is calling on Environment and Climate Change Canada to make water temperature information public. The reports used to be available, until this year. Khalil Akhtar spoke to Vanessa McLaughlin with the Miramichi Salmon Association about why accessing the data is so important.

Khalil Akhtar spoke with the deputy registrar of the Paramedic Association of New Brunswick, paramedic Derek Cassista, on the challenges of firetrucks, ambulances and other emergency vehicles, navigating construction zones.

A fascinating tale of an eagle, a great blue heron and a kayaker. Khalil Akhtar spoke with Nancy Brown, who helped save a heron near the Oromocto marina over the weekend.

Khalil Akhtar spoke with Theresa Blackburn, publisher of the magazine AgelessNB and the River Valley Sun. She says Meta's blocking of Canadian news on its platform will hurt their ability to get local news to their audience.

Books & Backroads heads to Neqotkuk or Tobique First Nation where members of our book club there, Katie Russell, Karen Perley and Deana Sappier, read Candy Palmater's Memoir "Running Down a Dream."

Khalil Akhtar spoke with Grand Manan lighthouse keeper, Ken Ingersoll, about the work to repair the Swallowtail Lighthouse and the Canadian Coast Guard helicopter and crew who are helping with the renovation effort.

Khalil Akhtar spoke with the inventor of the New Brunswick cookie, Jenna White, who owns Jenna's Nutfree Dessertery in Fredericton.

Khalil Akhtar spoke with past president of New Brunswick's PC party, Brian Harquail about the push to oust Blaine Higgs as leader of the PC party.

A peer-reviewed report published in the journal Nature Communications says an essential water circulation system could collapse as soon as 2025​, though other scientists aren't as certain about the timing.​ Khalil Akhtar spoke to Marine protection advocate Susanna Fuller​.

​The romantic tale of a New Brunswick couple and a wedding proposal in a baseball dugout. Jonna Brewer spoke to Madeleine Leger and Austin Steeves​.

​A UNB expert on water ecology caps off a decades-long career, where else, but on the water. Khalil Akhtar spoke to Allen Curry as he documents the impact of waterways across North America in a journey that will take him a year and a half to complete.

As the province observes Emancipation Day​, we take a closer look at the lives of early Black ​settlers in New Brunswick with historian Jennifer Dow. She's sharing their stories in a new exhibit at the Fredericton Region Museum.

​A new national coalition has been launched to fight a rise in anti-Asian hate across the country. And New Brunswick's former commissioner on systemic racism is helping lead the way. ​Khalil Akhtar spoke to Manju Varma​.

​Horizon Health says it's committed to seeing emergency departments in Sussex and Sackville return to 24/7 operation. This month, it shared updates on progress it's making with health care in those communities. Community groups are working with Horizon on health care in the two towns. ​John Higham is a former mayor of Sackville, and co-chair of the Rural Health Action Group, and Marc Thorne is the mayor of Sussex, and part of a steering committee that oversees the Sussex and Area Action Group.

School district education councils are making changes to their policies, to rebuke those proposed by the province for Policy 713. Jeanne Armstron spoke to Kristin Cavoukian with the Anglophone East district education council.

​George Scott answers your gardening questions.

​You've probably heard of fingerprint or facial recognition technology, but what if the floor tiles of a building lobby measured the unique way you walked instead?​ ​UNB professor Erik Scheme and intern student Mayssa Rekik are ​i​nvolved in the research to evaluate its potential.

Khalil Akhtar dropped by Bernice McNaughton High School in Moncton to meet a group of high school teachers aiming to land on Family Feud Canada.

​A giant species of grass is taking over marshland in southeastern New Brunswick. ​K​halil Akhtar take​s a look at the efforts to get rid of the invasive species in the Moncton area​. Paula Noel is the New Brunswick Program Director for the Nature Conservancy of Canada​.

Grade 5 students at the Doaktown Community-School Library read New Brunswick author Valerie Sherrard's "Birdspell". The book is a tribute to the hidden struggle many young people face everyday here in the province. Cindy Grant spoke with Cate Benjamin, Hannah Ward and Sydney Johnston to get their thoughts on "Birdspell."

The Fredericton Police Force has greatly expanded its use of body-worn cameras. ​Khalil Akhtar spoke to Police Chief Martin Gaudet about when​ and how they're used,

Dominic LeBlanc inherits the monumental task of reforming the RCMP as the New Brunswick MP steps into his new post as federal public safety minister. So, where does he begin?

A new cannabinoid therapy program for harm reduction is launching at Gitpo Spirit Lodge at Natoaganeg First Nation. Hannah Rudderham spoke to Tom Mann and Roger Augustine about the two-year project.

The price of just about everything has gone up, including the cost of summer roadwork. The Town of Quispamsis has cancelled all street upgrades due to the soaring cost of doing business. Khalil Akhtar spoke to Gary Losier, director of engineering and public works for the town.

​Wanted: A qualified physician. Reward: $2000. How's that for a Horizon recruitment strategy? ​Khalil Akhtar spoke to Claire Johnson​ about a new idea that rewards New Brunswickers for finding doctors.

Over the years, Lee Dugas has collected hundreds of Barbie dolls - vintage, special edition, and childhood favourites. With the movie on the big screen ​J​eanne Armstrong went looking for the biggest fan of Barbie in the province.​ She found Lee Dugas.

The mayor of Saint John shares her thoughts on the decision to build a new New Brunswick Museum on Douglas Avenue, and what the museum means to her city.

With Coastal Shell Products' approval to operate up for renewal at the end of July, people in Richibucto wonder what it'll take to shut down the plant that's been stinking up their town for years. Khalil Akhtar spoke to Maisie Rae McNaughton, founder of the "Stop the Stink" campaign.

There are plans afoot for a new, province-wide food rescue centre, and organizers of the project have already raised more than 3 million towards building it. Khalil Akhtar spoke to Alex Boyd, CEO of Greener Village.

Shane Magee joined us to explain the multi-million dollar effort to deal with blue-green algae in Moncton's the water supply.

The expansion of the New Brunswick Museum will require the removal of 4 homes along Saint John's Douglas Avenue. We hear from a homeowner, and from Kathryn Hamer, chair of the museum's board.

​A New Brunswick researcher is back from a three-week exploration ​of the marine environment in the Labrador Sea with the Innu Nation​. ​Khalil Akhtar spoke to Claire Goodwin ​with the Huntsman Marine Science Centre in St. Andrews.

​The New Brunswick government is knocking down barriers to menstrual products by making them freely available in libraries across the province.​ Khalil Akhtar spoke to menstrual health advocate Kate Palmer ​about the move and what more can be done to improve access.

​James Upham takes Khalil Akhtar to Fort Lawrence on the New Brunswick-Nova Scotia border, a site settled thousands of years ago that became instrumental in bloody colonial ambition.

High E. coli levels meant some of the most popular swimming spots in the province were closed this week. Khalil Akhtar spoke to Keith Warriner, a professor who studies E. coli, to help us understand the science behind the risks.

​Saint Andrews Mayor Brad Henderson has some ideas for how the RCMP could increase public confidence in the force in small communities like his.

Michael Cumming, Dan Haartman, and Carol Cooke are our Books and Backroads participants from Sackville.​ They read "Getting out of Town By Book and Bike" by Kent Thompson.

Khalil Akhtar spoke to ​New Brunswick RCMP superintendent Andy LeClair​ about the public warnings against vigilantism, and​ how the force hopes to address issues around police presence in rural areas.

People in Fredericton are very familiar with the effects of flooding from the St. John River, but climate change is upping the flood risk in other ways, in other parts of the city. A new interactive map will help residents assess their own property's flood risk. Khalil Akhtar spoke to Jillian Hudgins, with the City of Fredericton.

Residents of Deer Island want dedicated RMCP coverage, but a former Mountie says stationing a single officer on the island would be too dangerous for the member. Khalil Akhtar spoke to Gilles Blinn.

School choice is something a conservative Christian group argues is needed in New Brunswick. ​Khalil Akhtar delves into that with Paul Bennett​, adjunct professor of education at Saint Mary’s University and director of Schoolhouse Institute, an education research think-tank.

Amanda Larocque and Deven Condo-Mitchell were selected to take part in the 9th season of​ ​​​Amazing Race Canada​, ​the first time a Mi'kmaq team ​has competed. Khalil Akhtar spoke to the couple about what this means to them, and their community.

​In light of a recent warning by RCMP, criminology professor Michael Boudreau​ ​joined us to talk about what drives people to vigilantism, and what can be done to prevent it​.​

​Khalil Akhtar spoke to ​Dr. Raj Bhardwaj​ about lowering the risk of drowning​, o​ne of the leading causes of accidental death in Canada, for both adults and children​.

Amy Cleveland answers all your gardening questions.

The creator of Acadieman, author and cartoonist Dano LeBlanc died on the weekend. We talk about his work, and his legacy, with longtime friend, Andrew Campbell.

A new UNB project aims to make running a daycare a little bit easier. Shawnee McConchie and her sister run Wonderland Child Care in Norton. They were chosen to be part of the pilot project.

New Brunswick and Nova Scotia have until Wednesday to apply for federal funding to protect the Chignecto Isthmus from climate change. The federal government will cover half of the cost, but the premiers want Ottawa to pay the entire estimated cost of about $300-million dollars. And they're threatening to take the issue to court. Khalil Akhtar spoke to the Green MLA for Memramcook-Tantramar, Megan Mitton.

Alyson Boudreau, Derrick Bishop and Debra Lloyd read Sally Armstrong's "The Nine Lives of Charlotte Taylor." This historical novel traces the remarkable life of one of the first female settlers on the Miramichi. CBC's Cindy Grant leads the discussion.

​Alma, a community short on water, is conducting a consumption study. Khalil Akhtar spoke to the mayor of Fundy Albert, Bob Rochon, to find out how much longer residents in the village can expect to worry about their water supply.

Edmundston is home to an Olympic-calibre badminton umpire, and Eric Desroches has been invited to officiate at the games in Paris next summer.

Christian conservatives are signing up in big numbers to support Premier Blaine Higgs in an internal battle within the PC party. ​CBC's Jacques Poitras took a look at who is doing the recruiting work on his behalf​.

​Love is love in Elsipogtog First Nation. ​CBC's ​Oscar Baker III​ ​​spoke to people ​there ​celebrating Pride ​m​ont​h.

Health columnist Dr. Inderveer Mahal explains why alcohol in the afternoon​, especially in the hot summer sun, ​can hit our bodies harder than typical dinner time drinks.

The cost of day-to-day living has gone up, but people who watch the airline industry say people are still spending on travel. Khalil Akhtar spoke to longtime airline analyst, Karl Moore.

Sheree Fitch is a beloved children's author with New Brunswick roots, and she's got a new title: Officer of the Order of Canada.

Mark Osborne is 44 years old and never graduated high school. ​A​fter years of couchsurfing and homelessness, the Fredericton man finally has a roof over his head​, ​and a chance to study for his GED​, with the help of tutor Tanya McBride.

​The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League Entry Draft is a major event for aspiring hockey stars.​ ​The Moncton Wildcats will host next year's draft. ​Khalil Akhtar spoke to ​​Jamie Tozer about the significance of the news.​ ​​Jamie is editor of the blog Station Nation and co-host of The Hockey News on the Q podcast​.​

James Upham is back to tell us about the century-long tradition of steamboats on the Saint John River, and he takes Khalil Akhtar to see the wreck of the last steamer that worked the river.

Technical issues continue to plague UNI Financial Cooperation. Some members can't get into their online accounts and frustration is running high. CBC's Aidan Cox spoke to UNI CEO Robert Moreau to find out why the credit union's services went sideways.

​They used to be coveted summer jobs, but it's getting harder to find lifeguards. Khalil Akhtar spoke to Gregoire Cormier of the Lifesaving Society about the problem, and possible solutions.

​Tony Walker is a professor at Dalhousie University​, and he has a lot of thoughts about plastic dog poop bags, and where they don't belong.

Jacob Moore spoke to Lauren Murdock with the Nashwaak Watershed Assoc. about a new water testing program aimed at detecting toxins from blue green algae in New Brunswick.

​Scott and Lindy Brown say they watched 5 years of hard work and big dreams disappear in 5 minutes, when their dairy barn in Portage Vale burned.

​A new reality TV show puts New Brunswick photographers in competition with each other, to highlight their skills, and the beauty of this province.​ Khalil Akhtar spoke to​ ​director ​Matt Brown and ​photographer ​Mark Hemmings​.​

The clean-up continues for Edmundston residents following last week's rainstorm. Mayor Eric Marquis gives us an update on the situation there.

On July 1st carbon taxes at the pump went up ​about 3 cents per litre on gasoline and 4 cents on diesel.​ T​his week New Brunswick consumers are looking at another wave of increases thanks to new federal ​​clean fuel regulations​, but that increase will be double​ what ​people in ​ ​Nova Scotia and Newfoundland will see​. The CBC's Robert Jones has been looking into that​.​

Alain Clavette chats with birding rockstar David Allen Sibley and takes a field trip to Chignecto.

Daniel Paul was a Mi'kmaw elder, columnist and human rights activist. He was also the author of "We Were Not The Savages". He died last week at the age of 84. Khalil Akhtar spoke to Brian Francis, a longtime friend of Daniel's, about his life and legacy.

An end may finally be in sight for New Brunswick's longstanding nurse shortage.

​The closure of the detox centre in Moncton couldn't come at a worse time. Debbie Warren is a harm reduction worker who says more resources are needed to help those struggling with addictions.

Jonna Brewer looked into a program that teaches newcomers skills they need to enter into the workforce. She spoke to one of the program's new graduates.

Another summer of boil advisories in the tourist hotspot while the search for a new water source continues.

Former staffers and league officials discuss what went wrong with the Eastern Canadian Basketball League.

Columnist James Upham is dropping by to introduce himself, and tell us why exploring the deep history of the Maritimes has been his lifelong passion.

​Within a generation, Riverview has grown to become one of the largest municipalities in the province. As the town marks its 50th anniversary, Khalil Akhtar sat down with Phillip Dobson, whose father helped transform the place across the river from Moncton. ​

A dream to commemorate an age of aviation in Shediac Harbour.

​Does your apartment have broken windows, mould, or accessibility issues? A housing rights group wants to hear about it in their new survey. Khalil Akhtar spoke to Peter Jongeneelan, co-chair of ACORN NB.

​Cindy Grant has been visiting libraries and bookstores in smaller towns across the province, and sat down with Khalil Akhtar to explain what we'll hear this summer in the series, Books & Backroads.

Checking in with Carol Muncer at the Hayes teaching farm in Fredericton ahead of open farm day Sunday afternoon.

Movie reviewer Lisa Hrabluk says Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is good summer fun.

It's been a rainy week for researchers out in the field for this year's BiotaNB. Great conditions if you happen to be studying amphibians like Greg Jongsma. He is collecting data on frogs and salamanders.

Health columnist Dr. Raj Bhardwaj explains the science of sweat, and how to control it.

​When Omer Leger ran for the PC party in Kent South, he beat the odds. He was the first Progressive Conservative to win the Liberal stronghold in about 60 years. And some of the work he did during his time in office still stands today. Khalil Akhtar spoke to Claude Williams​, ​former PC minister and longtime friend of Omer Leger.

The province announced new appointments to the regional health authorities. This comes almost a year after they were abolished and replaced by two trustees. We speak with the newly appointed chair of the Vitalite Health Network, Tom Soucy. Then we ask Claire Johnson, an assistant professor in Health Management at the Université de Moncton, if the newly formed health authority boards are a step in the right direction.

​A rent cap was left out of the province's housing strategy, over concerns it would hinder development. ​Khalil Akhtar spoke to Steve Pomeroy about how rent caps have affected construction of rental units in other places​.​

The province announced its strategy to address the affordable housing crisis, but none of the plans include a rent cap. Khalil Akhtar spoke to New Brunswick's minister responsible for housing, Jill Green.

We hear more about what's in the province's housing strategy released last week, and what's not. Khalil Akhtar spoke to Darcy Wallace with NB ACORN.

Do New Brunswick PCs know what their party stands for? And who do they think might be best to lead the way? Khalil Akhtar spoke to political scientist Lori Turnbull.

​A recent study may finally answer long-standing questions about the safety of testosterone replacement therapy for men. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to hHealth columnist Dr Christopher Labos​.​

Premier Blaine Higgs rewards MLAs for their loyalty, and dumps two Ministers who veered from that path​. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to one of them, Jeff Carr, MLA for New Maryland-Sunbury​.

As more immigrants arrive in Fredericton, its Francophone culture is changing and diversifying. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to the director of the Centre communautaire Sainte-Anne, the hub for all things Francophone in our city.

Fredericton is growing at a quick clip. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to two residents in some of the fastest-growing parts of the city to hear how their neighbourhoods have evolved, and what services are still missing.

Marking Fredericton's 175th by looking at the future. What kind of Fredericton will exist 175 years from now? Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Mayor Kate Rogers.

Shaun Waters is an award winning journalist, a hard working chase producer and valued member of the Information Morning team, and he's retiring.

Two women, one from Afghanistan, the other from Israel, share their stories about why they call Fredericton home, and what it was like getting settled in the city.

​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to the new executive director of the New Brunswick Provincial Exhibition, Jeff McCarthy, and he shared his vision for the organization, and the Exhibition Grounds in Fredericton.

​Karissa Donkin brings us the story of ​a disturbing case of child abuse and problems underlying with the child protection system in New Brunswick.​ She spoke to Shawna Morton​,​ a front-line child in care social worker and president of the union representing front-line child protection staff​.​

J​eanne Armstrong spoke to​ Jordan Manzer, ​he sits on the board of directors for the Carleton York PC Riding Association​, ​and says Premier Blaine Higgs has his full support.

​A​re the days numbered for Blaine Higgs as leader of New Brunswick's PC party? ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to two party members who say it's time for the Premier to take a final bow. ​John Williston, a regional vice-president with the party, and Brian Harquail, former PC party president and one of the people who signed the letter calling for Higgs to resign.

J​eanne Armstrong spoke to David Walker of Sunset U-Pick​, about the difficulties they're having ​selling the business.

​As the school year draws to a close, teachers are feeling a lot of uncertainty heading into the summer vacation.​ Jeanne Armstrong spoke to NBTA ​p​resident Connie Keating​.​

​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to organ recipient Kristen Wheaton-Clayton about her experience and what this ​new law, which makes organ and tissue donation automatic, means for individuals needing transplants​.​

Phylomène Zangio has a history of advocating for the rights of women and minorities in New Brunswick. Last week, she became the new chair of the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission. 

Talon Simon from Elsipogtog First Nation is an entrepreneur who started his own clothing line with a positive message. Tristan Grant sat down with his friend to get the story behind 'Rez Famous".

Sports and culture are a big part of the games, but so is language. Tristan Grant spoke to Zane Sylliboy, he's from Eskasoni First Nation and is working in Halifax as a communications specialist for the games.

A group of heritage advocates says it's worried about the city replacing the current Playhouse on Queen Street, without considering the historical value. Vanessa Blanch spoke to Jeremy Mouat with Fredericton Heritage Trust.

Tristan Grant spoke to Emma Hassencahl-Perley, a well known visual artist in Fredericton. She is the Indigenous curator at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery.

Statistics Canada says the number of people speaking their mother tongue has continued to decline, but there was an increase in the number of people learning their Indigenous language. Tristan Grant spoke to Darrah Beaver, a language leader and academic at Neqotkuk First Nation.

As part of This is the Future, we meet Tristan Grant's brother Chris, he's a visual artist who uses his work to explain his experience with schizophrenia.

Teachers can have a big impact on their students --their words can inspire for a lifetime. Vanessa Blanch spoke with local journalist Bill Hunt about a note from a teacher that changed his life.

A beloved festival returns.... Fiddles on the Tobique will be back on the river on Canada Day after a long, pandemic pause. A few things have changed since the last event in 2019. Vanessa Blanch spoke with organizer Thomas Argue about its history and what's new this year.

Dorothy Shephard is the second Minister to resign from Premier Higgs' cabinet in less than a year. Vanessa Blanch spoke with the first, former education minister Dominic Cardy.

The union representing school psychologists and social workers says changes to the policy protecting LGBTQ students in New Brunswick force those employees to violate human rights. It's filed two grievances with the province. Union president Susie Proulx-Daigle spoke with Vanessa Blanch.

Movie reviewer Rebekah Chasse sampled the new series The Full Monty to see if it lives up to the movie of the same name from the 90's. The series catches up with the same characters 25 years later.

A book that documents the secret relationship between two young men in the early 1900's in rural New Brunswick is being developed into a six-part television series. Jeanne talks to the co-author of the book Meredith Batt about the story behind Len and Cub: A Queer History, and what it means to have the support of Page Boy Productions.

There's a life-size hippo hanging at Killarney Park's duck pond this summer. Jean Hudson joins the show to share the idea behind the new art installation and how Harold the Hippo came to be.

New Brunswick's theatre community is remembering Patrick Clark, a much loved set and costume designer who died on Saturday. His close friend Ilkay Silk talks about his legacy and shares stories about his talents and why he was in demand in this province and across the country.

John Leroux talks about a new exhibit at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery. It features the work of contemporary photographer Edward Burtynsky. His photography straddles the line between nature and industry and the new exhibit features photographs ranging from a clear cut in Vancouver to oil refineries in Saint John.

Good news for swimmers as Fredericton is one step closer to the long awaited aquatic centre. President Chris Ramsey of the Fredericton Regional Aquatic Centre gives an update on the pool's location and the rising costs affecting the project.

George Scott of Scott's Nursery joins the show for a phone in. George answers all things gardening from keeping raspberries bushes healthy to the best practices on diluting compost.

The province's child and youth advocate, Kelly Lamrock calls on the Higgs government to restore Policy 713 and its specific protections for students. Former teacher and co-founder of Pride in Education Gail Costello, reacts to Lamrock's report and how the changes to Policy 713 could affect the trust between teachers and students.

Three biker women from New Brunswick are getting their kicks on Route 66 with an epic motorcycle journey across 14 states and 7 provinces. They join the show to share what type of reactions they're receiving and the bike trouble they faced.

A review of Policy 713 and the changes announced last week have led to a revolt of PC ministers and MLAs. Meanwhile the Green Party leader says it's time for the premier to resign and the leader of the opposition wants the changes to the policy reversed. Susan Holt and David Coon speak with Jeanne Armstrong on Policy 713 and what concerns them going forward.

Two Fredericton music lovers travelled to Washington State to be a part of Joni Mitchell's first show in more than two decades. Emma Chevarie and Sylvia Reentovich share their concert experience and what Joni's music means to them.

How will last week's rise in interest rates impact potential buyers, sellers and mortgage holders? Michele Morris, president of the Fredericton Real Estate Board, joins the show to talk on the market and how this impacts New Brunswickers.

Eight PC rebels and sixteen Liberal MLAs don't seem sure how to push Premier Blaine Higgs to bend on Policy 713. CBC's Jacques Poitras outlines what rules of the legislature could come into play.

The City of Fredericton gave an update on the cost of a new preforming arts center. Mayor Kate Rogers joins the show to talk about the rising cost of the project and what will happen to the old Playhouse.

Movie reviewer Rebekah Chasse wanted to find out if Brooklyn 45 lives up to expectations of making its main characters scarier than the spirits that haunt them. Rebekah Chasse joins the show to share her thoughts on the film and where it ranks on the "scare o meter."

Changes to Policy 713 lead to a memorable afternoon of dissent within the Higgs government with several ministers and MLAs refraining from question period. Political scientist Jamie Gillies joins the show to speak on the brinkmanship and its implications.

Irving Oil released a statement yesterday, saying it's launching a strategic review of the company - and it's looking at a number of options. Including a full or partial sale. We'll hear reaction from Premier Blaine Higgs and then Jeanne Armstrong spoke with Louise Comeau with the Conservation Council of New Brunswick.

Bird watching grew in popularity during the pandemic, when more people were getting outside and exploring nature. And Maritime author and illustrator Jeff Domme wanted to make that a fun activity for all ages. His new book, "My First East Coast Bird Book" comes out next week and he spoke with Jeanne Armstrong.

It might be time Fredericton hires a full-time heritage officer, at least that's what some city councilors have suggested. Councillor Jason LeJeune joins the show to speak on the city's affordable housing strategy following a mid term report.

The concept of beauty. That's the subject explored by poet Sue Sinclair of Fredericton in her collection of poetry called "Almost Beauty." The book won the Fiddlehead Poetry Book Prize at the New Brunswick Book Awards on Saturday. She spoke with Jeanne Armstrong.

We know the cool, wet weather doesn't convince anyone to get out into the fields and pick strawberries. But what impact is it having on that favourite late June delicacy? Sunset U-Pick co-owner David Walker spoke with Jeanne Armstrong.

As the weather warms, it's important to know that some medications can interact negatively with sun exposure, or affect our body's ability to regulate temperature. Health columnist Dr. Christopher Labos spoke with Jeanne Armstrong.

The strain on farmers and their mental health is growing. New Brunswick is introducing a 5-year program to help them deal with the pressures. Suzanne Fournier with the National Farmers Union of New Brunswick spoke with Jeanne Armstrong.

After a long hiatus, Second Chances Band in Fredericton is looking for new members. It's a concert band for people who've never played an instrument -- or at least haven't touched one in a long time. Producer Viola Pruss went to a practice session.

A local charitable group discovers its lockbox missing and hundreds of dollars in donations gone. Donations meant to operate some of its summer camps. Erica Young with Opal Family Services spoke with Jeanne Armstrong.

News of pay raises for MLAs or any politician often elicits an eyeroll from constituents. Jeanne Armstrong spoke with Democracy Watch's Duff Conacher about why pay increases for our elected officials seems to be a touchy subject.

Sandy Robb had been dealt a hard hand in life. But she overcame addiction and homelessness - and helped so many others who were struggling in Fredericton. Sandy died late last month. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to one of her closest friends about the impact she had on the city.

It's a long ways from Miramichi to the Donbas region in Ukraine, but Brandon Mitchell heard Ukraine's calls for foreign fighters and knew he wanted to go. Jeanne Armstrong spoke with him about his work as a combat medic.

Did you have good math grades in school? Or did you struggle to make sense of it all? UNB Master's student Zyrene Estallo says it's not a matter of being good or bad at math -- but how it's taught. She spoke with Clare MacKenzie.

Tourism operators are hoping for a more typical season, after the challenges of the last three years. Clare MacKenzie spoke with the head of the Tourism Industry Association of New Brunswick.

What's the view from the top of the world? Rick Irvine can tell you. He climbed Mount Everest and spoke with Clare MacKenzie.

Some sobering results for New Brunswick in a national study on the cost of harm from alcohol. Clare MacKenzie spoke with Tim Naimi, one of the lead researchers on a new study, comparing the cost of alcohol related harms to policies in place to protect people's health.

Fredericton is one of four cities chosen to get a free design for a new park space at Killarney Lake... to help people get active. Clare MacKenzie spoke with Mike Walker, Fredericton's assistant director for parks and trees, and Adrian Dannel, the project lead with ParticipACTION.

John Leroux spoke with Jeanne Armstrong about two sculpture exhibits, both related to the craft of weaving. The exhibits feature the work of Shane Perley Dutcher and Melanie Hamilton.

Kerry Maher and her son knew when the smoke wafted over the 12th hole at their local golf club it was time to pack up and get home. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to the Bathurst-native about escaping the fires near Halifax on the weekend.

When a man sued an airline for an injury, his lawyer used ChatGPT to prepare the court filing. It did not go well. What risks does the AI chatbot pose to the profession of law? Constitutional Lawyer Lyle Skinner spoke with Jeanne Armstrong.

No Mow May hasn't been kind to allergy sufferers or to John Godin. He repairs lawn mowers, and starts getting a tsunami of calls for repairs right about now. He spoke with Jeanne Armstrong.

Chronic pain has long been poorly understood, but now researchers in California are beginning to understand what happens in the brain when these flare ups occur. Jeanne Armstrong spoke with health columnist Dr. Peter Lin.

The end of the Mike Vokey era at the New Brunswick Provincial Exhibition has come. The long time executive director spoke with Jeanne Armstrong about his termination.

Last summer a thousand dead birds washed up on beaches in NB due to a highly pathogenic strain of avian flu. Stephanie Avery-Gomm, with Environment and Climate Change Canada talks about what she believes is the largest avian panzootic the world has ever seen and how it will affect New Brunswick's ecosystem.

Just 5 percent of the population smoking by 2035. That's the objective of the Canadian Cancer Society and other groups that have joined forces to work out the settlement of a multibillion dollar lawsuit against Big Tobacco in Canada. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Lana Randell.

Community fire departments have been put to the test this week fighting wildfires across the province. Scott Poupart, president of the New Brunswick Association of Fire Chiefs, talks about the fires and how prepared they are to take on these natural disasters.

With 50 acts and eleven stages, the Living Roots festival is returning to Fredericton next week. Music columnist Emma Chevarie joins the show to speak on the festival and it's featured artists.

The Higgs government is riding a wave of dissent over its plan to review Policy 713. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to political scientist Lori Turnbull on the long-term effect.

Canada's acute physician shortage means some pregnant women are not getting the care they need. A new pilot project at the Fredericton hospital will offer relief for women in the region. Dr. Erica Frecker, the head of obstetrics and gynecology at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital, spoke with Jeanne Armstrong.

Fredericton council approves a strip mall development that goes against the city's municipal plan.

When ChatGPT first cropped up, the immediate concern was around its potential use in the classroom. How have the past six months gone? STU professor Matt Dinan spoke with Jeanne Armstrong.

The New Brunswick Health Council wants to make provincial spending on healthcare more transparent. Jeanne Armstrong spoke with the council's CEO Stephane Robichaud.

Mayors and other municipal officials wonder why the minister of local government wants the power to repeal bylaws elected bodies have passed. Minister Daniel Allain spoke with Jeanne Armstrong.

The joy of having all those perennial plants blooming year after year. Steve Heard, biologist and president of the Fredericton Botanic Garden, spoke with Jeanne Armstrong about why it happens.

​About a third of homeless youths in Canada identify as LGBTQ, according to homelessness advocates. Many are rejected by their own families after the coming out process. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Tamara Woldegebreal, an outreach worker in Moncton, about what she's hearing from kids on the street.

Breaking down barriers. A UNB researcher is on a quest to remove social and cultural obstacles for Arabic-speaking refugee women to receive breast cancer screening. David Busolo spoke with Jeanne Armstrong to discuss his plan to improve mammogram uptake in the province.

Policy 713 says students under 16 can informally adopt new names and pronouns without their parents' knowing. But do parent's have a legal right to know -- or can they force schools to disclose information students want to keep confidential? Law professor Wayne MacKay spoke with Jeanne Armstrong.

Andrew Clark, president of the New Brunswick Interscholastic Athletic Association, lays out the organization's policy on transgender students​, ​after the Premier raised concerns about trans athletes in girls sports.

It's May and the fiddleheads are out. You can buy them at the store, or a roadside stall. But what if you want to pick them yourself? Associate producer Viola Pruss got a lesson in fiddlehead picking from someone who grew up doing it.

Only 12 years to go before the last gas-powered passenger cars roll off a production line​, ​so how are high schoolers getting ready? President and CEO​ of NB Lung,​ Melanie Langill​​e​,​ ​​has some programs to help get them ready.

Will a series of meetings and a second report calm concerns over foreign interference into Canadian politics? Jeanne Armstrong asked political science professor Lori Turnbull for her conclusions about the report from Ottawa's Special Rapporteur.

​Parkrun is a weekly timed race with lots of camaraderie and community spirit​, ​and it happens worldwide.​ Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Marlene McVicar and Bob Dumouchel​, they're ​runners, and volunteers with parkrun.​ ​It takes place every Saturday morning at 9am, starting at the Picaroons Roundhouse​.​

​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Pam Novak, executive director of the Atlantic Wildlife Institute, to get advice on dealing with animal encounters while out in the wild​, ​or ​in ​your neighbourhood.

​The decision to review Policy 713 has caused the kind of political uproar not seen in a long time in New Brunswick. What exactly was in those hundreds of complaints that could reverse the votes of an elected government? And what kind of precedent does that set? Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Education Minister ​Bill Hogan.

​The traditional start to camping season is this weekend, how prepared are you? We turn to the Scouts for some tips​. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Youth Scout Commissioner Michael Nebesny.

"Not done yet: 10$ a day child care requires addressing Canada's child care deserts" is the name of a new report by the Canadian Centre For Policy Alternatives. Jeanne Armstrong spoke with one of the co-authors of the report, David Macdonald.

It's been an abnormally dry spring here in New Brunswick. Jeanne Armstrong spoke with forest ranger Roger Collet about what it means if you're planning to spend time outdoors.

We know exercise is good for us, but how much do we really need and how do we get enough when so many of us sit all day for our jobs. Dr. Peter Lin spoke with Jeanne Armstrong about all the latest exercise research.

For guitarist Don Ross, the past few years have been a time of real creative growth. He went back to school... finished his masters in orchestration, recorded a new solo album and now he's back on tour. He's one of the best fingerstyle guitarists out there and he spoke with Jeanne Armstrong.

Emmanuelle Jackson been fighting for the rights of LGBT youth, since they were a pre-teen. They told Jeanne Armstrong it's time to stand up to the politicians who don't understand why Policy 713 matters in New Brunswick schools.

Habitat for Humanity has been dealing with a lot of theft in recent weeks. Thieves are targeting their ReStores where proceeds fund the development of homes for families in need. The organization has taken new measures to keep thieves away, including security cameras and posting photos online. The CEO of Habitat for Humanity New Brunswick Perry Kendall spoke with Jeanne Armstrong.

It's the time of year when all the critters are emerging from their hibernation and eager for some food. Fredericton resident Sue Greer spoke with Jeanne Armstrong about had a rather surprising encounter she had with a groundhog.

Kianna Bear-Hetherington is UNB's first Wolastoqey and Indigenous valedictorian in a STEM-related field. She spoke with Jeanne Armstrong about how she wants her words to inspire other women and Indigenous students.

Fredericton Police have partnered with UNB and 529 Garage to launch a new bike registry program. It's been used in other areas with success, and the hope is that it will curb bike theft here. Constable Mike Bamford spoke with Jeanne Armstrong.

T​he​ Fredericton airport​ has added ​service from ​a new airline​,​ ultra low-cost carrier Lynx Air. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to ​CEO Johanne Gallant​.

Jeanne Armstrong spoke to ​Casey Burkholder​, co-organizer of​ a weekend rally and academic on gender identity​,​ about why 713 matters.

When is the price of food going to come down? It might not be anytime soon, if one considers all the factors at play. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Economist Herb Emery​.

Fredericton's community safety patrol has been keeping the downtown area clear of loiterers, but not everyone is happy with that approach. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dr. Sara Davidson who works with the city's most vulnerable.

​Food insecurity in Canada is increasing, and food banks are doing what they can to keep up. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Alex Boyd, CEO of Greener Village about what he's seeing at the food bank. We also hear about a new report on food security from U of T professor Valerie Tarasuk, the lead investigator for PROOF.

​New Brunswick pharmacists are making more of their expertise and skills available to people with minor ailments and conditions. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Andrew Drover​, president of the New Brunswick Pharmacists’ Association​.​

​New Brunswick's Child, Youth and Seniors Advocate finds plenty of reasons for second thought in the Higgs government's amendments to the Education Act. Kelly Lamrock is recommending a study by a full committee with witnesses.

Going forward, there will be no elected members of regional health authority boards in New Brunswick. Jeff Beairsto, a former board member, spoke with Jeanne Armstrong about his thoughts on the province's slimmed down replacement.

​After years of ​​​airlines leaving the Fredericton airport, and cutting routes​, ​we're getting a new connection to Toronto and Calgary. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to ​Lynx Air CEO Merren McArthur​.​

The chair of Pride in Education Gail Costello says she does not agree with the education minister's comments about Policy 713 -- a policy she says is not about sex education, but rather creating safe spaces in schools for LGBTQ-plus children. She spoke with Jeanne Armstrong about the education department's decision to review it.

They're expected to be the city of Fredericton's new eyes and ears on the streets and trails downtown and "trail ambassadors" for the city. Jeanne Armstrong spoke with members of Fredericton's community patrol pilot project .

A professional development day for teachers prompted protestors to gather against an education policy on sexual orientation and gender identity. Now the policy is now under review by the province. The New Brunswick Teacher's Association says the province failed to defend and protect it's teachers and LGBTQ+ students. Association president Connie Keating spoke with Jeanne Armstrong.

Planning the next steps in Fredericton's trail system. Andre Arseneault, president of the Fredericton Trails Coalition spoke with Jeanne Armstrong to go over what's in the works.

Strictly advisory. That's the role the Chairs of District Education Councils will play after reforms announced by the province. Advice on what ...and to whom? Jeanne Armstrong spoke with the Chair of the District Education Council for schools in Anglophone District West Thomas Geburt.

A new vaccine, approved in the US, could help protect older adults against the respiratory virus RSV. New vaccines for kids could follow. Jeanne Armstrong spoke with Dr. Christopher Labos all about it.

Meaghan MacQuarrie was so relieved to hear Minister Jill Green outline all the renter protections. Now she's wondering why she's become the exception, facing a rent increase on her fixed term lease. She spoke with Jeanne Armstrong.

As the weather gets warmer, you might notice more bird nests showing up. Some of them in less-than-convenient places near our homes. Jeanne Armstrong spoke with birder Jim Wilson about what species might pick your garden to nest... and what to do with those nests once they're done.

Think of a cross between Donald Duck and the terminator. Artist Terry Graff spoke with Jeanne Armstrong about his new art book and career retrospective -- Avian Cyborgs.

Singer and elder Maggie Paul received the Stompin' Tom Award at the 2023 ECMAs. The award honours her life-time contribution to keeping traditional Indigenous music alive. She spoke with Jeanne Armstrong about her efforts and 40-year homemade tape collection.

Exploring New Brunswick's role in the growth of modern children's literature. Author Susan Fisher joined Jeanne Armstrong in the studio with the tale of Beaver Books for a Dime.

Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Lt Governor Brenda Murphy about her plans for a public coronation party, at the break of dawn tomorrow.

​There's an official dish to mark the crowning of King Charles​​​, ​and it's apparently dividing Britain. ​Jeanne Armstrong​ made the official Buckingham Palace recipe for herself, ​and shared it with Greg and Alex Parker​, a UK couple living in Fredericton.

What would you be if you could be anything? That's the question asked in a new children's book and lullaby by author and teacher Jennifer Britton. It's also a love letter to the Maritimes. She joined Jeanne Armstrong in the studio.

Margaret Easterbrook is celebrating a big milestone tomorrow. She's a war bride, and just thrilled that her birthday falls on the same day as the coronation of King Charles. Viola Pruss spoke to Margaret about celebrating her 100th birthday.

A housing researcher shares her thoughts on a summit hosted by the province yesterday, to help it chart a housing strategy for New Brunswick. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Julia Woodhall-Melnik, director of the Home Research Lab at UNBSJ and Canada Research Chair in Resilient Communities.

Health columnist Dr. Peter Lin takes a look at new research out of Germany focused on answering a fundamental question: why humans age.

Need a doctor? The Premiers of the four Atlantic provinces hope the new physician registry will see more doctors move across provincial borders and pitch in where it's necessary. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Fredericton doctor Will Stymiest about how realistic those expectations are.

Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Ahmed Taha of Fredericton about his family back home in Sudan. His mother has fled the country, his father is trying to find refuge, and his brother is trying to protect their home from looters.

Recycle NB just approved a new program that would see the producers take responsibility for the items you recycle, and it could mean some big changes coming to a curbside near you. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Allen Langdon, CEO of Circular Materials.

​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Fredericton's Gary Sharpe​ who happens to be in London, England​. He says there's a perceptible buzz in the streets as the Coronation of King Charles approaches​.​

​T​he province made it clear this week​, ​it has no intention of changing the name of the St. John River back to Wolastoq.​ ​​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Indigenous knowledge keeper and archaeologist Ramona Nicholas about the ongoing debate​.

​A UNB researcher has teamed up with colleagues from across the country, to research how the diversity of trees in our forests helps lessen the effects of climate change​ ​by storing more carbon. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to ​Anthony Taylo​r.

​Housing researchers and the N.B. Coalition for Tenants Rights dug into the data from Stats Canada, and they say it shows New Brunswick lost more than 8,600 affordable housing units between 2016 and 2021.​ Jeanne Armstrong spoke to ​​Matthew Hayes​.

Finding housing for people experiencing homelessness continues to be a challenge in Fredericton.​ John Leroux took Jeanne Armstrong on a tour​ of​ a building on King Street where 4 new transitional units have been created​.

Every year, the Anglophone School District hands out awards to students who turned things around after struggling or falling on hard times. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to one of those students, Dakota Nash, and her mother Krista.

​S​o how exactly do you pay for those EV fillups? ​How long will the battery hold a charge in a Canadian winter? ​Carl Duivenvoorden, sustainability consultant and EV owner​, answers​ those and other questions listeners may still have about the electric vehicle experience​.​

River Jam was a musical tradition in Fredericton for many years. And then it wasn't​, ​because of the pandemic. But it is ​back, and music blogger Emma Chevarie ​has the details.

A gardening project that started three years ago has produced hundreds of kilograms of food. Sophia Etuhube stopped by a workshop that teaches seniors how to grow their own food.

Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Mike Quinn about the growing demand for EV charging stations across the province.

It's a tradition of making May Baskets is making a comeback. Karen Taylor is the board president of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Carleton-York.

Scott Henderson had a medical episode and drove across 4 lanes of traffic on Prospect Street, through the Sobeys parking lot and into a pile of soil. Jeanne Armstrong sat down with Scott and his wife Erica to hear their story.

​Ability NB​ is launching a new program to make Canadian workplaces more accessible. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Haley Flaro, and Stephanie Cadieux, Canada’s first-ever Chief Accessibility Officer.

The circus is coming to the playhouse. Tim Yerxa has the Playhouse preview.

​This spring hasn't been the sweetest season for New Brunswick maple syrup producers. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to ​Louise Poitras, Executive Director of the New Brunswick Maple Syrup Association​, about what a bad season means for producers and maple syrup lovers.

Former Education Minister Dominic Cardy told us the time has come to re-think inclusion. Sarah Wagner, executive director of Inclusion NB, says it's time to change that kind of thinking.

Damage from floods runs into the billions of dollars annually in Canada. A new report looks at how we can mitigate this problem with help from nature. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Blair Feltmate, Head of the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation, University of Waterloo.

​Wild birds are returning to our yards and parks, but a highly pathogenic strain of avian influenza is also circulating.​ ​Nicole Jewett is registrar of the New Brunswick Veterinary Medical Association​, ​and a veterinarian in Fredericton​. She offers some advice for pet owners.

Optometrists say that increased screen time​, ​particularly for kids​, ​is making more people near-sighted. Health columnist Dr. Peter Lin explains.

​Liberal Leader Susan Holt has won the riding of Bathurst East-Nepisiguit-Saint-Isidore​.

Jeanne Armstrong spoke to ​David Shipley​ ​about a new crypto scam targeting New Brunswickers​.​ The Financial and Consumer Services Commission says at least 27 New Brunswickers have recently lost more than ​$​23​,000​ to the GoldberryCo scam​.​

​If you could speak to a loved one who has passed away, what would you say to them? That's at the heart of Tim Scammell's latest project. The deputy mayor of New Maryland just installed a "wind phone" in the woods to help people grieve the loss of their loved ones.

Renters discover new protections from large rent increases​ ​are not guaranteed. ​Jill Green is Minister of Service New Brunswick, and Minister responsible for housing​. We ask her​ why the government inserted exemptions and loopholes into those measures​.​

Leading up to Earth Day, we're hearing the reflections of a group of UNB students. This morning, they talk about hope.

Juan Borja and his family ​are moving to Fredericton this weekend, for what they hope is a new start after a difficult time in Ontario.

Fredericton may not recycle your glass curbside, but did you know there are three places around the city where you can drop off your glass so it doesn't end up in the landfill? Jeanne Armstrong toured the southside redemption center to find out more.

UNB Reds goalie Sam Richard had the experience of a lifetime when he was called up last week to play back-up for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Our next generation panel talks about Earth Day, and whether it still captures attention​.

​Fredericton Police are posting maps showing where crimes are taking place in the city. Why is the force doing this? Jeanne Armstrong spoke with Fredericton police chief Martin Gaudet.

Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Deputy Mayor Greg Ericson about the city of Fredericton's next steps on the recycling front.

Thousands of public workers walked off the job yesterday. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Chris di Liberatore, regional executive V.P. Atlantic for the Public Service Alliance of Canada, about the issues that led to the strike.

As we continue our series of stories from the Fredericton Music Festival, we meet a young singer and composer looking to make it big in the world of Opera.

Dr. Peter Lin takes a look at new research from the Michael J. Fox Foundation focused on Parkinson's disease, and how finding an early diagnosis test could revolutionize how we treat it.

A former Minister of Education says it's time to rethink inclusion and the way it's applied in New Brunswick classrooms. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dominic Cardy.

We ask our next generation panel for thoughts on how the media covers the issue of climate change and the environment.

Historian Amy Bell has written about about the devastating impact on her lawyer father who defended two convicted Mountie killers in 1970s Moncton.

Part 1 of a series with UNB Forestry and Environmental Management students.

​​An expert on indoor air quality grades the recent results from air quality testing of New Brunswick's schools.​ Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Joey Fox, an engineer and chair of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers air quality advisory group.​

Reflecting on the issue of personal responsibility versus system change when it comes to a warming climate, our panel ​of UNB students ​shared their thoughts on this tension.

​14 horses were found dead at a property near Stanley.​ Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Deanna Phelan​, president of the New Brunswick Equestrian Association​.​

It's an issue that is never far from the minds of people in Fredericton trying to do good for the environment - are we getting the quality of recycling and garbage collection service the city deserves?

Combing the backwoods of northern Maine for a $25,000 piece of space rock

Meet a grandmother and granddaughter who are performing together at the Fredericton Music Festival.

Roger Nason is a historian who has researched the Kingsclear Vesesmoks, a trailblazing hockey team that may have been the first organized all Indigenous hockey team in Canada.

Clare MacKenzie brings us a story about the relationship between a Christian church community and the Jewish community in Fredericton.

​The Residential Tenancies Tribunal is getting an avalanche of requests for reviews of rent increases tenants find impossible to live with. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Matthew Hayes with the N.B. Coalition for Tenants Rights.

​The Fredericton Music Festival​ starts next week and dozens of young artists​ are getting ready to compete. But how do you choose a winner? ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Kristen Pottle​, one of the ​ adjudicators ​at the festival.

​Government programs like CERB helped people get by financially during pandemic lockdowns and shutdowns, but it means some are now facing big tax bills. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Susan Eisner​, CEO of Solve Your Debts.com, ​about options​ ​for relief​.​

​John Leroux​ is back to talk about a new permanent exhibition at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery. It's called "A Canadian Cornerstone: the national impact of Saint John art, 1930-1975."

Brent Staeben joined Jeanne Armstrong to announce this year's lineup for the Harvest Music Festival.

Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Willy Scholten, president of the NB Apartment Owners association, to get his reaction to growing objections to some rent increases.​

City council got an update on construction projects around the city. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Councillor Bruce Grandy, chair of the city's mobility committee, about what we can expect this year.

Dr​.​ Peter Lin takes a look at new research focused on bowel cancer​, ​and how doctors are trying to pioneer a new blood test to eliminate unneeded chemotherapy.

Famous pianist Ludmila Knezkova-Hussey has composed music based on the art of Fredericton painters. She's giving a concert on Sunday, with the paintings on display.

​T​he University of New Brunswick is hoping to cut down on rowdy behaviour on College Hill during the last day of the academic year​. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Paul Mazerolle, president of UNB​​.​

Tim Yerxa has the ​P​layhouse preview of a trio of blues and roots artists coming to the city.

​A​ lack of financial literacy can be a stressor for students and their parents. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to ​Kevin Maynard​, ​V​.P. & COO for the Canadian Foundation for Economic Education.

​The mysterious fireball that was seen across New Brunswick and Maine on the weekend has now been identified as a meteorite, and one museum is willing to pay $25,000 for a piece of it. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Darryl Pitt, head of the meteorite division at the Maine Mineral and Gem Museum​.

What does the decision to stick with a century-old tradition at the legislature say about the province's willingness to change? And what message does it send to newcomers? Our citizen's panel tackles that topic. Our panelists this week: Symone Jennings, Kaushal Rathnayake, and Kanwal Chadha.

​An American photographer shares her pictures of time spent in a fishing village on the Acadian Peninsula in the 1970s. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Melinda Blauvelt about her exhibition at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery.

The national defence ombudsman is visiting CFB Gagetown this week, to hear from service members about the issues they're facing. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Gregory Lick about some of those issues.

Dr. Peter Lin takes a look at the relationship between oral health and our overall health, with a focus on our brains and hearts.

Edith Piaf tribute show

We hear the story of a Maritime soldier who served and died in World War One, whose gravesite was unknown, until now. Researchers in Belgium have been finding out that kind of information, and trying to contact relatives to let them know where their loved ones are buried.

It's that time of year - expert advice in case you meet a seal in a strange place.

​The future is here but still needs examining and strong safeguards, according to​ Dr,​ Peter Lin. ​He tells us all about gene therapy​.​

Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dr. Peter Lin about a new study that looks at the main lifestyle factors that keep our minds - and memories - flourishing as we age.

Indigenous leaders say the Premier needs a reminder of what self-government means as he tries to scrap their tax sharing agreements. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Premier Blaine Higgs.

Interactive theatre experience set in a quaint, small town directed by and acted in by Kelly Lamrock

​T​he wait is over for finding out results from your blood work​, ​now they're accessible to you online. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to ​Haley Flaro of Ability New Brunswick​ ​about what it will mean to many​ of the​ people she deals with​.​

We meet a 17 year old from Negotkuk who learned Wolastoqey from his mother and grandparents, and is carrying his language to a new generation. Myfanwy Davies met with Wyatt Moulton at a language conference in Fredericton.

Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault, co-leaders of the federal Green Party. They're on a leaders tour making a pit stop in fertile political ground, right here in Fredericton.

​Fredericton has beautiful walking trails and public spaces​, but what​ about public washrooms​?​ ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to ​Lezlie Lowe, author of "No Place To Go: How Public Toilets Fail Our Private Needs"​, who says ​public bathrooms ​are ​critical to everything from accessibility, to ageing in place​.​

Pabineau First Nation says ​it's ​time for everyone to get on board with the development of SMRs in New Brunswick, or the province risks falling behind the rest of the country preparing for a green energy future. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Chief ​Terry ​Richardson​.

​Vanessa Blanch spoke to Cheryl Forchuk, a researcher who is working to get a more accurate number on homelessness across the country. She's part of a national forum that gets started today in Moncton.

How do you get kids to read? Megan Young-Jones has some ideas, including not letting them look at the cover of a book.

The leafy "monster" that has people flocking to a Fredericton greenhouse for selfies

Is 50-50 the best approach to conversational French? Has the government gone about this whole process in the right way? Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Kristin Cavoukian and Duncan Matheson.

The RCMP has a spotty record when it comes to following through on recommendations after tragic events, according to CBC analysis.​ ​So how much of a difference will the report from the inquiry into the Nova Scotia mass shooting make? Jeanne Armstrong spoke to STU professor of criminology and justice, Michael Boudreau.​

Get ready for snow, rain and strong winds. Looks like a winter mess is headed this way tonight and tomorrow. Jill Maepea is a warning preparedness meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada.

COVID researchers are encouraging people to protect themselves from the latest variant by wearing a mask. They say volunteer masking now could prevent mandatory masking in the future. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Cheryl Camillo, a researcher with the Coronavirus Variants Rapid Response Network.

​Fredericton poet Thandiwe McCarthy writes about what drives him and where he comes from. He shares one of his poems with us, about the remains of his great grandmother, lost in the construction of the Mactaquac Dam​.

Fredericton is breaking records for housing development, but what does that mean for affordable places to live? Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Councillor Jason LeJeune, chair of the city's economic vitality development committee.

After 17 seasons, UNB women's basketball coach Jeff Speedy is hanging up the clipboard. We​ ​get his reflections ​on his coaching career.​

The New Brunswick Teachers Association seems pleased with the money in the budget for public education, but wonders where the help is to deal with the province's chronic teacher shortage. Connie Keating is president of the NBTA.

What could a potential partnership between Point Lepreau and Ontario Power Generation mean for NB Power? Jeanne Armstrong spoke to the utility’s CEO Lori Clark.

Horizon launches new service at Fredericton Downtown Community Health Centre

The designer discusses his vision for Fredericton's new performing arts centre.

It takes more than a big hill to host Alpine events for the Canada Winter Games. Jordan Cheney is general manager of Crabbe Mountain, he tells us about the hard work it takes for a ski race course to qualify.

Fredericton city councillors weren't unanimous in their support for speed limits on city trails this week. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to two councillors with opposing views about their vision for the future of the trail system.

A new study finds doctors are spending too much time on unnecessary paperwork​,​ and millions of hours are being lost that could be spent treating patients. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Fredericton physician​, Dr. Will Stymiest.​

​Respiratory illnesses were putting a major strain on pediatrics departments at our hospitals before Christmas. Dr. Alana Newman is a neonatologist in Saint John and has an update on the situation.

​More than 13,000 New Brunswickers are living with dementia, and that number is expected to double in the next fifteen years. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Chandra MacBean, executive director of the Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick, about dementia and what she wants people to know about the disease​.

Fredericton is host to some of the best women’s professionals and top junior tennis players this week. Many of them have travelled here on their own, hoping to move up through the ranks to higher tiers. Viola Pruss spoke to Gabriela Knutson from the Czech Republic, and tournament director Rufus Nel.

Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Margaret Campbell and Iricia Flint-Downey, two women who've been immersed in Women's Studies all year, about their perspectives on this day and how they each contribute to helping create a more equitable world for women.​

​Low pay, long hours, overcrowded housing, and high recruitment fees​. A​ new report shines light on what migrant workers are facing when​ ​they come to New Brunswick to work.​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to the study's lead author​, Raluca Bejan​.​

​Fredericton's tiny home community is growing by the week. ​We get an update on the 12 Neighbo​u​rs Inc. project​​ from founder, ​Marcel LeBrun​.​

Nothing like the annual sting of property tax bills to get people talking, and asking questions. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to some homeowners about their bills, and what they think they deserve for the money.

It's a dream come true playing at one of the biggest festivals in North America, South by Southwest in Austin, but Fredericton band Motherhood almost didn't make it there. Penny Stevens is the band's bassist and keyboard player, she tells us how the band's fans came to the rescue.

Fredericton's transit system is getting an IT upgrade. What's planned, and how will it improve the service amidst all the comments we heard from bus users? Jeanne Armstrong spoke to the city's manager of transit, Charlene Sharpe.

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

WINTER FROLIC 2023 is a go this year after a couple of tough years. Rob Kitchen tells you everything you need to know to enjoy Fredericton's annual winter carnival.

Lead researcher unpacks new findings on alcohol risks.

There's a new way of counting the number of people in jails. A change by the New Brunswick government makes the facilities seem more crowded than they actually are. Karissa Donkin has more on that story.

Claire Johnson says two words in the federal budget speech delivered a deliberate message to New Brunswick and the other provinces about our health care system.

Viola Pruss takes a closer look at the thinking behind an essay contest on Small Nuclear Reactors in New Brunswick High Schools.