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Residents of the Halls Creek neighbourhood in Moncton call for lower speed limits

Michael Roy lives in the Halls Creek neighbourhood.
01/01/000111 minutes 2 seconds
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As summer winds down, Bob Osborne answers your autumnal gardening questions

Bob Osborne is the owner of Corn Hill Nursery.
01/01/000118 minutes 11 seconds
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A tiny home community outside Moncton is under construction as part of a solution to NB's homelessness crisis

Jill Green is New Brunswick's minister of social development.
01/01/000114 minutes 47 seconds
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Province working on legislation to force New Brunswickers with extreme addictions into treatment

Kris Austin is New Brunswick's public safety minister. Kerri Froc is an associate law professor at UNB in Fredericton.
01/01/000113 minutes 34 seconds
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Pabineau First Nation gears up for big economic expansion

Terry Richardson is Chief of Pabineau First Nation.
01/01/00019 minutes 13 seconds
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How to prepare for an increase in respiratory viruses as the seasons change

Dr. Raj Bhardwaj is our health and medical affairs columnist.
01/01/00018 minutes 43 seconds
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Université de Moncton students struggle to find housing in tight market

Jovial Orlachi Osunzu is the president of the international student association at the Université de Moncton.
01/01/00019 minutes 47 seconds
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Proposed bill to force severe addicts into treatment worries New Brunswick harm reduction counsellors.

Julie Dingwell is the executive director of Avenue B Harm Reduction in Saint John.
01/01/000110 minutes 41 seconds
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New Brunswick Wildlife Federation applauds new provincial hunting guidelines

Nathalie Michaud is the president of New Brunswick Wildlife Federation.
01/01/000110 minutes 14 seconds
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How to manage burnout with kids as back-to-school activities and routines ramp up.

Michael Ungar is a professor in the School of Social Work and founder and director of the Resilience Research Centre at Dalhousie University.
01/01/00018 minutes 18 seconds
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A Moncton family grieves after relatives killed in Moroccan earthquake.

Moncef Lakouas lives in Moncton.
01/01/00018 minutes 44 seconds
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Pointe-du-Chêne prepares to batten down the hatches as Hurricane Lee approaches.

Don Boudreau is the president of the Pointe-du-Chêne Harbour Authority. Rob Taylor is the owner of The Sandbar restaurant.
01/01/000115 minutes 16 seconds
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Historic house in Bathurst on the road to restoration

Melynda Jarratt is the president of the Doucet Hennessy House Association.
01/01/000110 minutes 31 seconds
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How NB Power is preparing for the weekend's storm

Dominique Couture is a spokesperson for NB Power.
01/01/00015 minutes 49 seconds
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After being battered by Fiona, Fundy National Park gets ready for another hurricane

Becky Graham is acting resource conservation manager for Fundy National Park.
01/01/00015 minutes
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Riverview Arts Centre gets ready for showtime with a spiffy new makeover.

Jamie Comeau is technical director and Julie Hopkins is the executive director of the Riverview Arts Centre.
01/01/00019 minutes 24 seconds
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New study will asses air quality in the north end of Moncton

Bryan Butler is a city councillor for Ward 3 in Moncton.
01/01/000110 minutes 31 seconds
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"I'm buying an NB book Day" celebrates the best in local reads

Léonore Bailhache is with the Frye festival.
01/01/00015 minutes 57 seconds
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Plans underway to prepare for Hurricane Lee's probable landfall in New Brunswick

Geoffrey Downey is with New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization.
01/01/00016 minutes 1 second
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As NB mulls new legislation to force addicts into rehab, what lessons can be learned from a similar policy in Massachusetts?

Ed Conley is the Police Chief in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
01/01/00018 minutes 34 seconds
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Town of Riverview conducts survey to assess community's housing needs

Andrew LeBlanc is the mayor of Riverview.
01/01/00017 minutes 40 seconds
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Miramichi multiplex project getting underway

Adam Lordon is the mayor of Miramchi.
01/01/000111 minutes 57 seconds
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Citizen's committee advising Université de Moncton on potential name change

Lise Ouelette is advising the university on the potential name change. Denis Losier is former CEO of Assumption Life. They were speaking with CBC's Rhythm Rathi.
01/01/000111 minutes 5 seconds
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Remembering Shediac's legendary wrestler and promoter Emile Dupré

Eric Doucet is a retired professional wrestler who was mentored by Emile Dupré.
01/01/00016 minutes 44 seconds
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Doctors, frontline workers and academics sign open letter urging the NB government to rethink proposed legislation on forced rehab for addicts.

Jamie Livingston is associate professor of criminology at St. Mary's University.
01/01/000111 minutes 5 seconds
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NB-raised diplomat reflects on two years of Taliban rule in Afghanistan

Deborah Lyons was the UN Special Representative and a former Canadian ambassador to Afghanistan.
01/01/000112 minutes 32 seconds
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Finding an affordable place to live a struggle for students across New Brunswick

Eric Weissman is a researcher, author, filmmaker and associate professor at the University of New Brunswick in Saint John.
01/01/000117 minutes 25 seconds
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All your late, late summer gardening questions answered

Bob Osborne is the owner of Corn Hill Nursery
01/01/000117 minutes 41 seconds
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"New" bridge getting new bike connection to Moncton

Michelle McAloon is the landscape project coordinator for the city of Moncton.
01/01/00014 minutes 27 seconds
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Husband and wife acting team play couple on stage in new production in Moncton

Lawren Campbell and Lynne Post star in Hairy Tease's latest production, Renovations for Six. Mike Granville is the show's director.
01/01/00016 minutes 50 seconds
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New professional women's hockey league holds first-ever draft

Karissa Donkin is CBC NB's investigative reporter on loan to CBC Sports.
01/01/00016 minutes 25 seconds
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Moncton scouting group without thousands of dollars of camping equipment after weekend burglary

Jeff Melvin is the Group Scoutmaster for 1st Moncton BPSA Traditional Scouting.
01/01/00017 minutes 17 seconds
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Our City Views panel reconvenes to talk about efforts to ease the impact of the growing homeless population in Greater Moncton

Kate Doyle and Kristin Cavoukian make up our City Views panel.
01/01/000114 minutes 12 seconds
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NB Senator introduces act to commit the federal government to covering costs of protecting the Chignecto Isthmus

Jim Quinn is a senator from New Brunswick. Andrew Black is the mayor of Sackville.
01/01/000115 minutes 20 seconds
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration rules that one of the most popular ingredients in many cough and cold medicines doesn't actually work

Dr. Raj Bhardwaj is our medical affairs columnist.
01/01/00018 minutes 26 seconds
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Riverview trans teen shares his thoughts after protests against LGBTQ+ inclusive schools in New Brunswick and across Canada

Alex Harris is a student at Riverview High School.
01/01/000117 minutes 28 seconds
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Increase in car thefts may affect what all New Brunswickers pay for car insurance

Michèle Pelletier is New Brunswick's consumer advocate for insurance.
01/01/00017 minutes 5 seconds
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New Brunswick MLA Dominic Cardy new interim leader of fledgling federal political party

Dominic Cardy is the interim leader of the Canada Future Party.
01/01/000112 minutes 8 seconds
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Drag show in northern New Brunswick cancelled after threats of violence made

Mario Pelletier is the mayor of Bois-Joli.
01/01/00016 minutes 30 seconds
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Canadians trying to get to India caught in diplomatic crossfire after India suspends visa services

Ketan Raval lives in Moncton.
01/01/00018 minutes 28 seconds
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The pros and cons of extending residency programs for family medicine in New Brunswick

Dr. Will Stymiest is a family physician in Fredericton.
01/01/000110 minutes 28 seconds
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Black students, faculty, staff and alumni at Mount Allison form new community group

Danai Bélanger is director of student life at Mount Allison University.
01/01/00018 minutes 4 seconds
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Municipal byelections and a possible provincial vote on the plate of Elections NB this fall.

Kim Poffenroth is New Brunswick's Chief Electoral Officer.
01/01/000110 minutes 36 seconds
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Temporary emergency shelter in Moncton continues to operate months after it was expected to close

Dan Brooks is the executive director of the John Howard Society of southeastern New Brunswick
01/01/000111 minutes 28 seconds
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Moncton residents unable to visit family in India after diplomatic squabble

Nagaraj Hariharasuthan lives in Moncton, he spoke with CBC's Rhythm Rathi.
01/01/00017 minutes 5 seconds
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One last set of questions for Bob Osborne to close out the 2023 gardening season

Bob Osborne is the owner of Corn Hill Nursery.
01/01/000118 minutes 24 seconds
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Mount Allison University library offered a summer camp for students' plants

The CBC's Matt Tunnacliffe brings us the story of a bizarre summer camp on the Mount Allison campus.
01/01/00018 minutes 7 seconds
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Using nature and a farm setting to help heal people suffering from addictions

Charlie Burrell is the founder of The Humanity Project.
01/01/000113 minutes 18 seconds
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Pointe-du-Chêne residents up in arms after part of wetland destroyed over the weekend

Adam Campbell is manager of Atlantic operations for Ducks Unlimited.
01/01/000114 minutes 42 seconds
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder often goes undiagnosed in Adults. But can you diagnose yourself?

Kayla Breelove Carter is a counselling therapist with a practice in Moncton.
01/01/00015 minutes 36 seconds
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Nursing Home Without Walls program plans expansion in New Brunswick.

Suzanne Dupuis-Blanchard is a professor of nursing at l'Université de Moncton and director of its Centre on Aging.
01/01/00018 minutes 20 seconds
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Over 5000 licence holders kick off moose hunting season in New Brunswick

Dwayne Sabine is a wildlife biologist with NB's Natural Resources and Energy Development.
01/01/00019 minutes 5 seconds
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The Université de Moncton's student enrollment is the highest its been since 1994. But is there enough housing for them?

Paul Ward is the director of communications for the Université de Moncton.
01/01/000113 minutes 31 seconds
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Thinking of adopting a rescue animal? How about a rooster?

Stacey Picard is social media manager for the PAW shelter, formerly the SPCA.
01/01/00016 minutes
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The cost of flying from Moncton's aiport may go up in the new year

Courtney Burns president and CEO of the Greater Moncton International Airport.
01/01/00018 minutes 45 seconds
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Roadside History: An out-of-the-way beach cove that was once a central community

Columnist James Upham visits Slacks Cove.
01/01/00018 minutes 51 seconds
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New Brunswick is on track for a billion dollar surplus this fiscal year

Richard Saillant is an economist and public policy consultant in Moncton.
01/01/00019 minutes 31 seconds
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UNI Financial Cooperation continues to grapple with technical issues

Camille Theriault took over as president and CEO of UNI Financial Cooperation after a bumpy transition to a new online platform this summer.
01/01/000110 minutes 13 seconds
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Afterschool program aims to bridge education gaps for newcomers

Columnist Hillary Leblanc visits an afterschool program started by a couple of newcomers who saw a need.
01/01/00018 minutes 35 seconds
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Will Blaine Higgs roll the dice and ask for an early election?

Lori Turnbull is a professor of political science in Dalhousie University's faculty of management. 
01/01/000111 minutes 31 seconds
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The new President of the New Brunswick Medical Society talks priorities in health care

Dr. Paula Keating is the newly installed president of the New Brunswick Medical Society.
01/01/00018 minutes 30 seconds
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A Moncton man who is helping meet the needs of people living on the street

John Renton collects supplies, clothing and food for people experiencing homelessness in Moncton. Jonna Brewer joined him for one of his walks.
01/01/000110 minutes 58 seconds
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New Brunswick's Chief Justice is warning of increased delays in the court system.

David Lutz is a lawyer in Hampton who specializes in family law.
01/01/000113 minutes 13 seconds
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Liberal leader says a snap election is not good for democracy

Susan Holt is the leader of the Liberal Party of New Brunswick.
01/01/00019 minutes 27 seconds
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A new report could help decide whether Moncton, Riverview, and Dieppe will stick with the RCMP

Bryan Butler is a councillor for Ward 3 in Moncton. He's also a former member of the municipal force, and a retired RCMP officer.
01/01/00018 minutes 26 seconds
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Overdose prevention is a daily reality for street volunteers in Moncton

John Renton started a group called The Ragged People, made up of volunteers who distribute supplies, clothing and food to people living rough in the city.
01/01/000111 minutes 27 seconds
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David Coon says he's ready for an early election

David Coon is the leader of the Green Party of New Brunswick.
01/01/000111 minutes 34 seconds
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What does more funding for food programs in schools mean for students?

Stephane Sirois is the the executive director of Food Depot Alimentaire.
01/01/000111 minutes 15 seconds
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Could the Manitoba election results influence a possible election call in New Brunswick?

Jamie Gillies is a political scientist and professor of communications and public policy at St. Thomas University.
01/01/00019 minutes 2 seconds
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Should tent cities be allowed in Moncton? One advocate says yes.

John Renton is part of the group The Ragged People, supporting and advocating for people living rough.
01/01/000110 minutes 20 seconds
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New monument unveiled to honour Hilary Bonnell in Esgenoôpetitj First Nation

Fred Fillier was Hilary Bonnell's stepfather.
01/01/00016 minutes 59 seconds
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Will PC MLAs who defied premier Higgs run in a rumoured fall election?

Jacques Poitras is CBC NB's provincial affairs reporter.
01/01/00017 minutes 28 seconds
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An art exhibition in Campbellton shines the spotlight on recovery from self harm

Agata Borghesan is an artist living in Norway. David Petersen is a Charlo filmmaker and playwright.
01/01/000120 minutes 22 seconds
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The Green Pig Market in Salisbury continues to rebuild a year after a devastating fire

Dawn Beckwith is the co-owner of the Green Pig.
01/01/00016 minutes 35 seconds
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The city of Moncton's approach to homelessness means by-law officers on the street and no large encampments.

Conrad Landry is Moncton's fire chief and director of community safety.
01/01/000115 minutes 56 seconds
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A review of policing services in the Moncton area concludes it would be too costly and too risky to create a municipal force

CBC reporter Shane Magee.
01/01/000110 minutes 20 seconds
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To call or not to call? A look at the state of play in New Brunswick politics

Mario Levesque is associate professor in the department of politics and international relations at Mount Allison University.
01/01/000115 minutes 1 second
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Resurgo Place celebrates its 50th anniversary by displaying original Picasso painting

Sophie Auffrey is the heritage development officer at Resurgo Place.
01/01/00016 minutes 49 seconds
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New Brunswick mother fights for better care and treatment for people struggling with eating disorders in the province

Kerri Harris shared her story with CBC's Nipun Tiwari.
01/01/00018 minutes 34 seconds
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UNB researcher finds gaps in care and treatment for people with eating disorders in the province

Emilie Lacroix is an assistant psychology professor at the University of New Brunswick and an eating disorder researcher.
01/01/000110 minutes 21 seconds
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Private security firms booming in Greater Moncton as businesses look to deter theft and vandalism

Stephanie Morton is the CEO of Eastern Safety Services in Moncton.
01/01/000115 minutes 40 seconds
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New tick species found in New Brunswick

Vett Lloyd is a professor of biology at Mount Allison University and researcher and director of the Lloyd Tick Lab
01/01/00019 minutes 16 seconds
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Atlantic Canadian retailers grapple with organized retail crime

Jim Cormier is the Atlantic Director of the Retail Council of Canada.
01/01/000113 minutes 41 seconds
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A recent heart transplant could hint at the future for sharing organs between humans and animals

Dr. Christopher Labos is an epidemiologist and cardiologist.
01/01/00016 minutes 29 seconds
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The sport of cricket gains popularity in Moncton with year-round league

Venky Kulkarni of the Greater Moncton Cricket Association spoke with CBC's Maeve McFadden.
01/01/000110 minutes 15 seconds
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Hundreds expected at Navrati celebration at Moncton Coliseum

Amul Kalaria is one of the organizers of the Greater Moncton Navrati Festival.
01/01/00017 minutes 2 seconds
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Astrotourism operator hopes to capitalize on solar eclipse fever in New Brunswick

Stéphane Picard is owner and CEO of Cliff Valley Astronomy in Quispamsis.
01/01/000110 minutes 37 seconds
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A new business in Sackville fuses dining... with robots.

The CBC's Matt Tunnacliffe spoke with Paul An, owner of Oh! Chicken.
01/01/000110 minutes 49 seconds
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Vitalité Health Network is looking for host families to accommodate new healthcare workers in New Brunswick

Frédéric Finn is the Vitalité Health Network's vice-president of employee experience.
01/01/00017 minutes 1 second
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How to spend your climate tax credit from the federal government in order to lower your carbon footprint

Maria Panezi is a professor of law at the University of New Brunswick with a focus on climate change research.
01/01/00017 minutes 26 seconds
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Artist Raymonde Fortin opens a final show at the Apple Art Gallery in Moncton

Raymonde Fortin is an artist from Notre Dame. Nausika Breau is the owner of Apple Art Gallery in Moncton
01/01/00016 minutes 16 seconds
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A guide to vaccines and their availability in New Brunswick for flu, COVID and pneumonia

Anne Marie Picone is the interim executive director of the New Brunswick Pharmacists' Association.
01/01/00016 minutes 55 seconds
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Our City Views panel looks at policing in Greater Moncton, and whether switching to a local police force is a change worth considering

Kate Doyle and Kristin Cavoukian are members of our City Views panel
01/01/000119 minutes 19 seconds
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How a school pen pal project led to a 48-year friendship spanning two continents

Cindy St-Louis lives in Janeville, near Bathurst. Toni Percell is her life-long pen pal, visiting from Bendigo, Australia.
01/01/000111 minutes 47 seconds
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New children's book documents Nigerian immigrant experience

Barine Ngbor is the author of "I See Colour: The Amazing Life of Bolu Davis".
01/01/000111 minutes
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The National Film Board has a new documentary about undertakers in time for Halloween

Georges Hannan of Moncton is the director of "Undertaker for Life".
01/01/000110 minutes 58 seconds
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Esther Fest gets underway in Amherst

Charlie Rhindress is the organizer of Esther Fest, which was inspired by a famous 19th century Amherst ghost story.
01/01/000110 minutes 8 seconds
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Codiac Transpo is setting new records with ridership numbers

The CBC's Alexandre Silberman has been looking into the growing demand for public transit.
01/01/00017 minutes 29 seconds
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The effort to revive Mi'kmaw in northern New Brunswick

Rebecca LaBillois is passing down a family tradition of language teaching to the next generation. The CBC's Oscar Baker III stopped by her classroom.
01/01/00016 minutes 46 seconds
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Moncton city council will explore where a new indoor pool could be built

Jon Hack of Sierra Planning and Management presented a report on aquatic facilities to Moncton city council. Jocelyn Cohoon is Moncton's general manager of community services.
01/01/00018 minutes 28 seconds
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Provincial education assessments show a decline in reading levels for Anglophone students in Grades 4, 6 and 9

Rebecca Halliday is the director and head teacher at Riverbend Community School.
01/01/000116 minutes 26 seconds
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PC caucus appears united as new legislative session begins

Roger Ouellette is a political science professor at l'Université de Moncton.
01/01/000110 minutes 54 seconds
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One lobster season ends and another one begins in New Brunswick

Luc LeBlanc is a fisheries advisor with the Maritime Fishermen's Union.
01/01/00017 minutes 28 seconds
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Chignecto Isthmus highlighted before senate committee studying climate change impacts

New Brunswick Senator Jim Quinn is a member of the committee.
01/01/00019 minutes 36 seconds
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Five years ago, cannabis was legalized in this country. Have there been public health impacts?

House doctor Raj Bhardwaj highlights a report published this month in the Canadian Medical Association Journal looked at outcomes related to the change.
01/01/00019 minutes 48 seconds
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With an influx of South Asian immigrants, Moncton is seeing tiffin service boom

The CBC’s Rhythm Rathi, who recently moved to Moncton from New Delhi, gets a taste of the growing local tiffin scene.
01/01/00015 minutes 48 seconds
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New Brunswick and Nova Scotia are forging ahead with energy sharing plans

Moe Qureshi is the manager of climate solutions with the Conservation Council of New Brunswick.
01/01/00019 minutes 49 seconds
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The long road to success. Three New Brunswick musicians reflect on their careers as the Music New Brunswick conference gets underway.

Jordan Best of Moncton, Dee Hernandez of Dalhousie, and Teah Bailey - A-K-A One8Tea - of Riverview sat down with Jonna Brewer to talk about their music careers so far.
01/01/000119 minutes 48 seconds
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Government programs to help people with disabilities subsidize the price of renovations aren't keeping up with actual costs

The CBC's Alexandre Silberman visited one couple near Bathurst who says it's increasingly difficult to stay in their own home.
01/01/00017 minutes 34 seconds
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The Dieppe market is expanding into a weekday operation

Jonna Brewer drops by the market to talk to executive director Gaeton Noel and some of the market vendors about the change.
01/01/000113 minutes 56 seconds
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A new project in Miramichi shows real estate development and affordable housing can go hand in hand

Blair Martin is a managing partner with Belleterre Community Partners in Toronto. Patty Michaud is the executive director of the Emergency Centre for Women.
01/01/000112 minutes 24 seconds
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Mini Halloween treats are getting even minier

Sylvain Charlebois is the senior director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhouise University and co-host the Food Professor Podcast.
01/01/00019 minutes 19 seconds
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Wondering why you get so moody when you're on your period?

Kayla Breelove Carter is a counselling therapist with a practice in Moncton.
01/01/00018 minutes 5 seconds
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Moncton man with a traumantic brain injury says video gaming helps with his recovery

LJ Whittington is a contributor to Information Morning.
01/01/00013 minutes 37 seconds
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The COVID pandemic changed a lot of things, including other viruses

House doctor Raj Bhardwaj says the World Health Organization is recommending a reformulation of the annual flu shots for next year.
01/01/00019 minutes
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Officials in Greater Moncton seek diverse solutions to housing crunch

Moncton Mayor Dawn Arnold and New Brunswick's housing minister Jill Green want the former CFB Moncton site turned over for housing. Meanwhile, in Dieppe, urban planner Charles-Eric Landry says new housing study results point to a growing scarcity.
01/01/000118 minutes
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How can riding a bus in Moncton become more convenient than driving a car?

Yves Bourgeois is an economist with a focus on urban economies and urban planning.
01/01/000112 minutes 18 seconds
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Moncton city council voted to review it's zoning policies which could seem some neighborhoods see greater density

Andrew Smith is the city's manager of long range policy planning. Bill Budd is the director of Planning and Development with the city.
01/01/000111 minutes 57 seconds
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A growing percentage of New Brunswick students are struggling with mental illness

Stéphane Robichaud is CEO of the New Brunswick Health Council.
01/01/000112 minutes 52 seconds
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Eel River Bar First Nation athlete joins Canadian women's wheelchair basketball team for Parapan American Games

Desiree Isaac-Pictou started playing wheelchair basketball in 2021, the year after a devastating accident at a motorsport event near Bathurst.
01/01/00017 minutes 54 seconds
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The Dr. Léon-Richard Oncology Centre celebrates 30 years of helping people fight cancer

Dr. Linda LeBlanc is a radiation oncologist and the head of the centre's regional oncology department.
01/01/000111 minutes 34 seconds
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Changes to the tresspass act are getting mixed reaction in New Brunswick

Public Safety Minister Kris Austin introduced a bill in the legislature he says would give police and bylaw officers "more teeth" to enforce the province's Trespass Act. John Wishart is the CEO of the The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton.
01/01/000115 minutes 26 seconds
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Riverview's Brooklyn Douthwright wins a neck full of medals at the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile.

Brooklyn Douthwright of Riverview wins 2 gold, 1 silver, and 2 bronze medals at the 2023 Pan American Games.
01/01/00019 minutes 47 seconds
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A historic Acadian house in Dieppe gets dressed up for Hallowe'en

Dieppe's Maison Doiron is steeped in history and draws hundreds of tourists every summer. Now, you can take a spooky tour for Halloween.
01/01/00018 minutes 30 seconds
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Our parents panel weighs in on sex education in New Brunswick

Clinton Davis, Weh-ming Cho and our new member, Melanie Colquhoun are the members of the Information Morning Moncton parents panel.
01/01/000120 minutes 33 seconds
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EV roadtrip hampered by poor charging infrastructure in New Brunswick

Khalil Akhtar speaks with Tom Beckley, the vice president of the Nature Trust of New Brunswick.
01/01/000112 minutes 34 seconds
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The number of MAiD deaths in Canada is on the rise, and that has some bioethicists worried

Tim Christie is an adjunct professor of bioethics at Dalhousie University and an adjunct professor of philosophy at UNB.
01/01/000113 minutes 7 seconds
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Black business: "culture farming" at the Black Rose Nation in Kingston, New Brunswick

Columnist Hillary LeBlanc brings us the story of Baba Shabazz, a farmer and educator.
01/01/00015 minutes 31 seconds
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Roadside History: English settlements and the population boom of late 1700s New Brunswick

Roadside History columnist James Upham takes us to Colpitts Settlement, where a monument marks the spot a young family arrived to build a new life.
01/01/000111 minutes 54 seconds
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The province is trying to understand how short term rentals are impacting the housing market in New Brunswick.

Jill Green is the province's minister of social development.
01/01/00015 minutes 57 seconds
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Now that carbon tax has been paused on home heating, what does it mean for the climate change agenda?

Louise Comeau is a senior advistor with Reclimate IT, which is a centre for climate change communications at Carleton University.
01/01/000110 minutes 1 second
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The story of a headless nun still captures the imagination of Miramichiers

Doug Underhill is the author of Miramichi: Tales Tall & True.
01/01/000111 minutes 43 seconds
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Combining players for high school sports teams has caused challenges for some schools this fall

Andy Clark is the president of the New Brunswick Interscholastic Athletic Association.
01/01/00019 minutes 37 seconds
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L'Université de Moncton welcomes high school students for forum as part of recruitment efforts

Amélie Montour is a recruitment officer for U de M and the organizer of the forum.
01/01/00019 minutes 50 seconds
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The girls hockey team at Moncton High School is getting a late start to its season

Larry Cook is the coach of the girls hockey team at Moncton High School. Grade 12 students Kylie Blackman and Kaylee Betts are players.
01/01/000111 minutes 34 seconds
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How does the time change affect our internal clocks and our sleep?

House doctor Raj Bhardwaj says not getting enough sleep can be a serious health issue.
01/01/00019 minutes 53 seconds
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Immigration lawyer and the Multicultural Association of the Greater Moncton Area weigh in on Canada's new immigration targets

Maureen Silcoff is an immigration and refugee lawyer. Ron Gaudet is the chief strategy officer for the Multicultural Association of the Greater Moncton Area.
01/01/000117 minutes 17 seconds
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Temperatures have dropped, but Moncton's out-of-the-cold hub is still not open

Fr. Chris VanBuskirk operates a breakfast and shower program at St. George's Anglican Church.
01/01/000110 minutes 8 seconds
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New programs aim to support people living with cancer

Greg King is the president and CEO of The Friends of the Moncton Hospital Foundation.
01/01/00016 minutes 8 seconds
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Home energy audits are in high demand

Jay Furey is an energy adviser at ThermalWiseNB.
01/01/00019 minutes 8 seconds
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Despite promises that the out-of-the-cold hub in Moncton would be ready in October, it's still not open

Rob McKee is the Liberal MLA for Moncton Centre.
01/01/000118 minutes 23 seconds
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New Canada Post holiday stamps were conceived by Riverview graphic designer

Jocelyne Saulnier is a graphic designer based in Riverview.
01/01/00018 minutes 44 seconds
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Documentary tells the story of New Brunswick farm boy who ended up on the front lines in the First World War

James "Jimmie" Johnston was a horse transport driver on the battlefields of the First World War. Ralph Johnston is his son.
01/01/000115 minutes 57 seconds
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What happened to discussions about a mental health court for Moncton?

Bernard Richard is New Brunswick's former ombud and child and youth advocate.
01/01/000114 minutes 57 seconds
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New Brunswick's anglophone students will soon have a chance to compete in spelling bee competitions

Monique Pereira of Petit-Cap is founder and president of the new chapter.
01/01/00018 minutes 22 seconds
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The Moncton Lions Community Centre is looking for a new home

Joanne Richard is the executive director of the Moncton Lions Community Centre.
01/01/00015 minutes 10 seconds
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Moncton man launches first Arabic-language newspaper in Atlantic Canada

Ali Ettarnichi is the founder of Arabic Atlantic, a print and electronic newspaper.
01/01/00019 minutes 21 seconds
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Moncton city council has approved the operation of the Homeless Hub on St. George Street

Dan Brooks is the executive director of the John Howard Society of Southeastern New Brunswick.
01/01/000113 minutes 20 seconds
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Mental health advocate has been lobbying for a mental health court since 2015

Paul Ouelette has spent his adult life managing care for his three siblings with schizophrenia.
01/01/000111 minutes 18 seconds
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Moncton restaurant owner embarks on new venture in Dieppe

Michel Savoie is the chef-owner of Les Brumes du Coude in Moncton.
01/01/00018 minutes 50 seconds
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How many Codiac Regional RCMP officers does the Greater Moncton area need?

Moncton councillor Bryan Butler raises the question during city budget deliberations.
01/01/00015 minutes 56 seconds
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Parents in Moncton is call for more subsidized spaces at a new daycare

Conrad Melanson is president of le Garderie McLaughlin daycare's startup committee.
01/01/000111 minutes 50 seconds
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Former Hubcap comedy contest winner gets set to record a comedy album

Kyle Barnet is a comedian who got his start at the Hubcap Comedy Festival in 2018.
01/01/00018 minutes 22 seconds
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Workers who support some of the most vulnerable New Brunswickers say there was a mistake in the provincial budget this year about their wages

The CBC's provincial affairs reporter Jacques Poitras spoke to Hugh Williams from the Association of Human Service Counsellors of New Brunswick.
01/01/000110 minutes 46 seconds
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Retracing the wartime steps of a father and grandfather

Bill Whalen and his son, Matt Whalen, are touring the battle sites where Bill's father fought during the World War II.
01/01/000119 minutes 59 seconds
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Mental health advocates call on the province to establish a mental health court program in Moncton

Mary Ann Campbell is a clinical psychologist and a professor in the department of psychology at the University of New Brunswick in Saint John.
01/01/000111 minutes 35 seconds
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Artificial intelligence developed a lot of beer recipes in 2023, including one in Moncton

Alan Norman is co-owner of Tire Shack Brewing in Moncton.
01/01/00019 minutes 42 seconds
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Scotiabank is closing several branches across the province in rural areas

Kassim Doumbia is the mayor of Shippagan. Louis-Philippe Gauthier is the Vice-President, Atlantic of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.
01/01/000119 minutes 45 seconds
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Warm up those typing fingers because November is National Novel Writing Month

Kim Pittaway is a writing instructor, teaching in the writing and publishing program at the University of King’s College in Halifax.
01/01/00017 minutes 7 seconds
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2023 was a tranformatibve year for Harvey Hall

Jane Chrysostom is vice president and co-chair for programming at the Harvey Hall.
01/01/00019 minutes 58 seconds
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'Tis the season for colds, flu, and Covid

Tara Moriarty is an infectious diseases researcher and associate professor at the University of Toronto.
01/01/000113 minutes 36 seconds
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Paying tribute to longtime Radio-Canada Acadie host Michel Doucet

Radio host Michel Doucet died early Tuesday morning. Michel Doucet is professor emeritus of law at l'Universite de Moncton and a close friend.
01/01/00018 minutes 17 seconds
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Fredericton writer Lisa Alward will be talks about her debut short story collection

Lisa Alward's new book is called Cocktail.
01/01/000113 minutes 59 seconds
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The number of students vaping in Anglophone North schools is on the rise

Dean Mutch is superintendent of the Anglophone North School District
01/01/000110 minutes 40 seconds
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Is it time to update Canada's guidelines for lung cancer testing?

With the US updating their recommendations, Dr. Raj Bhardwaj is wondering if it's time for Canada to do the same.
01/01/00017 minutes 50 seconds
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Residents in the Mill Road area are stepping up efforts to have scrapyard removed

Monique Bernard is a resident affected by noise and pollution from the nearby scrapyard.
01/01/000110 minutes 13 seconds
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Moncton is getting more than $15 million to help speed up housing construction in the city

Dawn Arnold is the mayor of Moncton. Bill Budd is director of planning and development.
01/01/000113 minutes 48 seconds
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Atlantic Slam Basketball Tournament kicks off in Moncton

Roberto Di Donato is president of the Moncton Basketball Association.
01/01/00019 minutes 59 seconds
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The number of RCMP officers policing our province is going up, despite data showing crime in this province is actually declining

Michael Boudreau is a criminology professor at St. Thomas University.
01/01/00018 minutes 55 seconds
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Moncton's Masonic Temple building marks 100 years with rare open house

Peter McIntyre has been a freemason for over 40 years.
01/01/00018 minutes 28 seconds
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Moncton's new social inclusion plan aims to make the city more welcoming

Amanda Hachey and Frances LeBlanc are the co-chairs of the social inclusion planning committee.
01/01/000122 minutes 29 seconds
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New federal funding will help boost housing in Moncton. But what will that mean for people in need of affordable housing?

Julia Woodhall Melnick is the Canada Research chair and co-dicrector of Home Research Lab at UNB Saint John.
01/01/000113 minutes 7 seconds
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A stolen Honda Prelude and a community coming together

Sébastien Michaud's car was stolen in October. Brian Gast is the VP of investigative services with the Équité Association.
01/01/000118 minutes 16 seconds
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The province is unrolling new affordability measures, targetting seniors and people on social assistance

Cecile Cassista is the Executive Director of the Coalition for Seniors and Nursing Home Residents‘ Rights.
01/01/000110 minutes 57 seconds
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New Brunswick's Child and Youth Advocate says literacy rates getting worse in New Brunswick

Kelly Lamrock is New Brunswick's Child and Youth Advocate.
01/01/00019 minutes
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Celebrating the 35th year of bringing hope to cancer patients in the area

Gilles Allain is the CEO of the CHU Dumont Foundation.
01/01/00017 minutes 42 seconds
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The Peter McKee Community Food Centre is asking for some extra support from the city

Christine Taylor is the General Manager of the Peter McKee Community Food Centre.
01/01/000113 minutes 49 seconds
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A group of residents in Shediac is asking the town to ban the use of pesticides for cosmetic purposes

Josee Dupuis is one Shediac resident who is calling for a cosmetic pesticide ban.
01/01/000111 minutes 42 seconds
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Earaches are common, particularly in kids. But are antibiotics necessary to treat them in all cases?

House doctor Raj Bhardwaj shares tips on treating that earache.
01/01/00019 minutes 8 seconds
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A group of Shediac residents wants to ban the use of cosmetic pesticides in the town. The mayor says it's not that simple.

Roger Caissie is the mayor of Shediac.
01/01/000114 minutes
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The new Codiac RCMP office finally opens on Main Street Moncton

Benoit Jolette is superintendent of the Codiac RCMP. Patrick Richard is the executive director of Downtown Moncton.
01/01/000119 minutes 57 seconds
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Moncton businesswoman shares her wisdom in new book

Vera Milan Gervais is the author of The Wordz We Wear, How to Show up with Confidence and Create Your Best Life.
01/01/000118 minutes 53 seconds
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Too many kids in New Brunswick are falling behind in literacy. How can we fix that?

Paul Bennett is the director and lead researcher at Schoolhouse Institute and Consulting.
01/01/000111 minutes 34 seconds
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Three new bird species have been added to the official list observed in New Brunswick

Jim Wilson is a birder and a member of the the New Brunswick Bird Records Committee.
01/01/00018 minutes 14 seconds
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One year after Luke Landry died outside Moncton City Hall, his mother calls for better supports for people who are homeless.

Mary MacDonald spoke with the CBC's Alexandre Silberman about how's she's reflecting on her son's death one year later.
01/01/000113 minutes 8 seconds
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The average cost of rent was up nine per cent this year in New Brunswick compared to last October

Angus Fletcher is with the New Brunswick Coalition for Tenants Rights.
01/01/00019 minutes 41 seconds
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Former Crandall University professor has faced allegations of inappropriate behaviour in the past

CBC News senior investigative reporter Katie Nicholson has been looking into the dismissal of theologian John Stackhouse.
01/01/00017 minutes 34 seconds
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One year after her report, the former commissioner on systemic racism is still waiting for a response from the province

Manju Varma now works as executive director of Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion for Nova Scotia Community College.
01/01/000110 minutes 11 seconds
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Roadside History: An excursion to a small cemetary in Berry Mills, where a family raised a memorial to a fallen soldier in 1917

Our Roadside Historian James Upham looks at how some WWI soldiers were memorialized before the proliferation of cenotaphs.
01/01/00019 minutes 54 seconds
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Moncton considers new policy to slow down drivers without lowering the speed limit

René Legace is the director of engineering for the city.
01/01/00017 minutes 11 seconds
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A legal battle may be brewing over an unauthorized cannabis shop in Moncton

Kyle Chaplin is CEO and co-founder of the L'Nuk Lounge.
7 minutes 48 seconds
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Moncton Hospital School of Nursing alumni reunite decades later

Graduates of the school, that was open from 1909 to 1975, share stories of a different time in the nursing profession.
24 minutes 38 seconds
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Pharmacists are offering an increasing number of healthcare services in New Brunswick

Anne Marie Picone is the interim executive director of the New Brunswick Pharmacists' Association.
8 minutes 26 seconds
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About one thousand more students are enrolled in Anglophone East schools this fall compared to last

Randolph MacLean is the superintendent and CEO of the Anglophone East School District.
12 minutes 22 seconds
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As the wait list to get into a nursing home grows, one man is working to open up beds at a nursing home in Bathurst

Tom Mann is the interim executive director of The Foyer Notre Dames de Lourdes, where an entire wing is closed due to a lack of staff.
15 minutes 22 seconds
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The Humanity Project gains funding for recovery farm near Salisbury

Moncton city council voted unanimously to approve a 310-thousand dollar start-up grant to the Humanity Project. Charlie Burrell is the founder.
12 minutes 39 seconds
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Back to school means back to making lunches

Jenna Morton is a mother of three and the founder of the Pickle Planet Moncton website and podcast.
10 minutes 1 second
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A new UdeM study is looking into how a free exercise program using virtual reality might help prevent fall-related injuries

Grant Handrigan is a kinesiology professor at l'Université de Moncton.
10 minutes 17 seconds
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Read NB launches donation drive for annual Bookstravaganza book sale

Carol Cottrill is the executive director of Read NB, formerly known as Laubach Literacy.
8 minutes 17 seconds
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A new travel agency in Moncton focuses on the needs of people with disabilities

Tim Burlock is the owner of Burlock Travel and the 'Sea Wheels' YouTube channel.
6 minutes 31 seconds
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The number of girls playing football in Moncton is booming

Carron Moore is president of the board of the Greater Moncton Football Association.
12 minutes 22 seconds
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Our medical columnist takes questions from kids

Dr. Raj Bhardwaj is a CBC medical columnist.
9 minutes 7 seconds
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Parents reflect on a new school year

Christina Robichaud and Weh-Ming Cho are members of the Information Morning parents panel.
13 minutes 38 seconds
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Saving a dance school

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.
12 minutes 8 seconds
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New book by local author

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.
12 minutes 48 seconds
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Teachers return to classrooms facing new challenges

Peter Lagacy is the new president of the New Brunswick Teachers' Association.
8 minutes 20 seconds
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Bob Osborne takes your gardening questions

Bob Osborne owns and operates Corn Hill Nursery.
14 minutes 47 seconds
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Growth in the Moncton-area means crowded schools, despite new buildings

The CBC's Shane Magee spoke with Monique Boudreau, the superintendent for Francophone South school district.
10 minutes 50 seconds
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Books and Backroads - Sonya Malaborza

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.
10 minutes 7 seconds
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Hailey Quirks

Saint John author Sophie Eruokwu spoke with Khalil Akhtar about her newest publication Hailey Quirks and the Great Charity Race.
8 minutes 6 seconds
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International Overdose Awareness Day

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.
7 minutes 9 seconds
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C​OVID-19 forecast

​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​.
11 minutes 59 seconds
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Forest management plan

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.
14 minutes 48 seconds
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Land claim

​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 Palm​ater calls it fear mongering.
12 minutes 14 seconds
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Books & Backroads: Sally Armstrong

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.
10 minutes 29 seconds
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​Fiscal update

​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.
10 minutes 30 seconds
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Open Sky Co-Op

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
13 minutes 7 seconds
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N.B. surplus

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.
10 minutes 6 seconds
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Homeless in Fredericton

​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​.
10 minutes 56 seconds
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Child death review committee

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.
7 minutes 59 seconds
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Emergency preparedness

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.
6 minutes 10 seconds
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Wind therapy

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.
8 minutes 13 seconds
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Homelessness: Putting a face to the name

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.
13 minutes 32 seconds
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Saint John Sewist Academy teaching lost art

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.
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Conversation continues on Policy 713

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.
13 minutes 4 seconds
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At The Table: Picnic tables

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.
10 minutes 45 seconds
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Condensed Books & Backroads: why you should read these books

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.
16 minutes 18 seconds
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Treatments available to help with addictions

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.
16 minutes 35 seconds
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Future of the Chalotte County Court House

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.
8 minutes 15 seconds
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What time is it? Two marigolds past a geranium in Beechwood

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.
10 minutes 6 seconds
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On display for the world to see

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. You can take a look at: beaverbrookartgallery.org
9 minutes 39 seconds
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Puppy love

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.
9 minutes 11 seconds
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Liberal Leader Susan Holt on Policy 713 tweaks

Opposition Leader weighs in as the New Brunswick government digs in its heels over Policy 713 following the child and youth advocate's report.
8 minutes 44 seconds
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Changes needed to temporary foreign workers program

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.
11 minutes 55 seconds
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Roadside History takes us to Gagetown area

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.
11 minutes 5 seconds
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Indian Braves created by N.B. filmmakers

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.
11 minutes 28 seconds
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No date for reopening of Moncton's in-patient detox

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.
12 minutes 55 seconds
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Details on Fredericton-area jail decision

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.
8 minutes 12 seconds
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Broadway by the Sea

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.
15 minutes 17 seconds
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Repurposed pianos

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.
10 minutes 9 seconds
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Cyclist shares story

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.
7 minutes 58 seconds
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Revitalizing Mi'kmaw language one speaker at a time

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.
11 minutes 45 seconds
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Books & Backroads: The Town that Drowned

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.
14 minutes 25 seconds
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Independent cannabis retailers open shop

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.
11 minutes 34 seconds
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Bathurst ready for big weekend

Acadian Day fever hits Bathurst this weekend. The CBC's Jonna Brewer tells us about a big bloc party planned for the downtown.
5 minutes 11 seconds
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An abandoned cemetery inspires a play

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.
14 minutes 56 seconds
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Celebrating a family of Black trailblazers

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.
12 minutes 4 seconds
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Human rights and education lawyer on Lamock's findings on changes to Policy 713

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.
15 minutes 33 seconds
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Restoring Stone Church

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.
10 minutes 58 seconds
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Kelly Lamrock on Policy 713 changes

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.
16 minutes 56 seconds
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New medication to treat postpartum depression

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.
8 minutes 43 seconds
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C​limate funding

​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.
10 minutes 5 seconds
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A green thumb and a good Samaritan

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.
9 minutes 36 seconds
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Sharks

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​.
10 minutes 7 seconds
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​Le Quinze Août

​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.​
11 minutes 16 seconds
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Poutine rapee

Food is a big part of Acadian Day celebrations. ​Colleen Kitts-Goguen spoke to Brian Cormier about the Acadian Poutine​ rapee.
12 minutes 45 seconds
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More reaction on Policy 713

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.
11 minutes 12 seconds
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A tale of two ships

Jonna Brewer tells us about a special presentation taking place tonight in Bathurst. A tale of two ships, the Phantom Ship and the Squando.
9 minutes 44 seconds
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Swift ticket hoopla

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.
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​​Barn breath

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

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.
11 minutes 28 seconds
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​Gardening phone-in

Bob Osborne answers your gardening questions this week.
16 minutes 30 seconds
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Fundy app

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​.
8 minutes 45 seconds
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​Books & Backroads - Sussex

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.
13 minutes 51 seconds
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​​Rent bank

​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.
11 minutes 38 seconds
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Ghosts in the Air Glow

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.
11 minutes 5 seconds
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New Omicron subvariant, EG.5

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.
7 minutes 59 seconds
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​At The Table - Bridge

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.
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Monitoring the monarchs

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​.
6 minutes 9 seconds
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The legacy of Gerry Taylor

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. 
5 minutes 31 seconds
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Push to change racist place names

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.
8 minutes 20 seconds
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​​Mental Health column - vacation

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.
6 minutes 33 seconds
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​Medical column - Leprosy

Health columnist Dr. Raj Bhardwaj explains why leprosy is back in the news in Florida.
7 minutes 13 seconds
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15 minute cities

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.
9 minutes 38 seconds
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Water temperature data

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.
7 minutes 54 seconds
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Para swim success

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.
8 minutes 43 seconds
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EV sales

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.
8 minutes 4 seconds
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Heron heroine

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.
5 minutes 42 seconds
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Meta News

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.
10 minutes 59 seconds
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Swallowtail Lighthouse repairs get underway

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.
8 minutes 18 seconds
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Books & Backroads - Neqotkuk

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."
8 minutes 20 seconds
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Progressive Conservative party letters

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.
10 minutes 50 seconds
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Construction zones

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.
8 minutes 11 seconds
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The New Brunswick cookie

Khalil Akhtar spoke with the inventor of the New Brunswick cookie, Jenna White, who owns Jenna's Nutfree Dessertery in Fredericton.
6 minutes 28 seconds
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​Black settlers

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.
9 minutes 20 seconds
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Dugout proposal

​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​.
9 minutes 23 seconds
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​Climate change affecting o​cean currents

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​.
10 minutes 37 seconds
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Scientific expedition

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.
10 minutes 5 seconds
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​​Anti-​Asian hate

​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​.
14 minutes 42 seconds
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Gardening phone-in

​George Scott answers your gardening questions.
16 minutes 3 seconds
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Small emergency department update

​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.
12 minutes 11 seconds
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Stepscan project

​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 evaluat​e its potential.
12 minutes 51 seconds
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​RCMP future

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?
11 minutes 23 seconds
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Phragmites

​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​.
9 minutes 47 seconds
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Books and Backroads - Doaktown

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."
15 minutes 7 seconds
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​B​ody cameras

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,
13 minutes 7 seconds
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​B​arbie collector

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.
8 minutes 11 seconds
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Gitpo project

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.
11 minutes 8 seconds
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Roadwork cancelled

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.
7 minutes 51 seconds
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Horizon referrals

​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.
7 minutes 28 seconds
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New NB Museum

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.
10 minutes 19 seconds
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Food rescue centre

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.
9 minutes 21 seconds
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Moncton water

Shane Magee joined us to explain the multi-million dollar effort to deal with blue-green algae in Moncton's the water supply.
7 minutes 34 seconds
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Coastal shell smell

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.
12 minutes 6 seconds
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New N.B. museum

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.
14 minutes 9 seconds
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Innu expedition

​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.
6 minutes 21 seconds
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Books and Backroads - Sackville

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.
15 minutes 24 seconds
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Free menstrual products

​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.
6 minutes 14 seconds
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​Roadside History

​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.
10 minutes 59 seconds
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RCMP and vigilantism

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.
13 minutes 52 seconds
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​Safe to swim?

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.
8 minutes 16 seconds
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RCMP presence

​Saint Andrews Mayor Brad Henderson has some ideas for how the RCMP could increase public confidence in the force in small communities like his.
14 minutes 29 seconds
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Fredericton flood map

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.
7 minutes 8 seconds
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Amazing Race Canada

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.
8 minutes 16 seconds
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​Police coverage on Deer Island​

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.
11 minutes 34 seconds
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Medical column - Safety in the water

​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​.
8 minutes 19 seconds
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Education choice

​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.
10 minutes 38 seconds
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Vigilantism

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.
10 minutes 20 seconds
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Gardening phone-in

Amy Cleveland answers all your gardening questions.
16 minutes 51 seconds
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Remembering Dano LeBlanc

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.
8 minutes 23 seconds
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Who pays to protect the Chignecto Isthmus?

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.
8 minutes 23 seconds
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Daycare support

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.
9 minutes
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Alma's water woes

​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.
6 minutes 35 seconds
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Elsipogtog pride

​Love is love in Elsipogtog First Nation. ​CBC's ​Oscar Baker III​ ​​spoke to people ​there ​celebrating Pride ​m​ont​h.
5 minutes 29 seconds
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Olympic referee gets call for Paris '24

Edmundston is home to an Olympic-calibre badminton umpire, and Eric Desroches has been invited to officiate at the games in Paris next summer.
10 minutes 10 seconds
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Books and Backroads - Chipman

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.
13 minutes 33 seconds
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H​iggs' backers

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​.
9 minutes 39 seconds
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Small airports bouncing back

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.
9 minutes 54 seconds
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At The Table - Fredericton

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.
9 minutes 33 seconds
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QMJHL entry draft goes to Moncton in '24

​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​.​
6 minutes 13 seconds
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Medical column - Day drinking

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.
6 minutes 49 seconds
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Order of Canada

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.
13 minutes 52 seconds
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Roadside History - SS Majestic

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.
10 minutes 19 seconds
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UNI woes

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.
9 minutes 56 seconds
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​Cyanobacteria testing​

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.
8 minutes 35 seconds
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Shutterspeed photography challenge

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.
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​Lifeguard shortage​

​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.
7 minutes 16 seconds
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​D​o​'​s and don'ts of plastic poop bags

​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.
8 minutes 41 seconds
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​​B​arn Fire

​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.
11 minutes 10 seconds
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​Clean fuel regulations

​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​.​
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Riverview turning 50

​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.
8 minutes 45 seconds
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Books & Backroads series

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.
10 minutes 32 seconds
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​Roadside History

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.
9 minutes 35 seconds
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Housing survey​

​​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.
13 minutes 53 seconds
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Skills launch

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.
9 minutes 50 seconds
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Horizon closes Moncton detox centre

​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.
6 minutes 58 seconds
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Remembering Daniel Paul

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.
13 minutes 37 seconds
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Edmundston flooding update

The clean-up continues for Edmundston residents following last week's rainstorm. Mayor Eric Marquis gives us an update on the situation there.
10 minutes 10 seconds
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Medical column - sweat

Health columnist Dr. Raj Bhardwaj explains the science of sweat, and how to control it.
8 minutes 53 seconds
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Do rent caps suppress supply?

​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​.​
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BiotaNB

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.
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Health authority boards

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.
15 minutes 47 seconds
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Remembering Omer Leger

​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.
9 minutes 20 seconds
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Housing strategy - NB ACORN

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.
7 minutes 27 seconds
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Housing strategy - Jill Green

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.
7 minutes 39 seconds
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PC identity crisis

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.
10 minutes 34 seconds
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Becoming an empty nester can lead to complex emotions

Kayla Breelove Carter is a counselling therapist with a practice in Moncton.
6 minutes 50 seconds
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Sometimes writing can be the best medicine

Information Morning contributor LJ Whittington talks about how writing helped him heal following a traumatic brain injury.
3 minutes 37 seconds
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A new study could be a milestone in the fight against long COVID

Dr Raj Bhardwaj is Information Morning's health columnist.
8 minutes 18 seconds
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Listuguj Rangers program a model for Indigenous-led fisheries management

The CBC's Alexandre Silberman met with Listuguj ranger, Deven Condo-Mitchell.
7 minutes 46 seconds
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Lobster fishermen in Northeastern New Brunswick won't be able to extend their season despite many interruptions

Ernest Robichaud of Tabusintac is a lobster fisherman. Martin Mallet is the Executive Director of the Maritime Fishermen's Union.
18 minutes 26 seconds
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One Moncton-area MLA out in cabinet shuffle, another MLA in

Greg Turner, MLA for Moncton South, is the new Minister responsible for Opportunities NB and Minister responsible for Economic Development and Small Business. Daniel Allain was the Minister for Local Government and Government Reform.
18 minutes 26 seconds
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Welder-turned-baker finds success in cheesecake

Contributor Hillary LeBlanc has been sharing success stories from our province's Black business community.
7 minutes 18 seconds
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Broadway fans head to Moncton's Capitol Theatre in support of organ and tissue donation

Michael McArdle is producer and director of Hazy Grape Theatre's "Bringing Back Broadway." Monique McTiernan Black is an organ donation advocate.
17 minutes 28 seconds
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NB Ride Against Cancer takes to the road

Greg King is President & CEO of Friends of The Moncton Hospital Foundation. Katie Toda has 4th stage breast cancer and is participating in the ride.
9 minutes 43 seconds
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Blaine Higgs’ leadership style criticised amidst PC Party rebellion

John Williston is a regional vice-president with the Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick.
9 minutes 46 seconds
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School’s out, summer vacation is in

Christina Robichaud, Clinton David and Weh-Ming Cho are members of Information Morning's parents panel.
13 minutes 9 seconds
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Tourism season shaping up in southeast New Brunswick

Ginette Doiron is the executive director of the Destination Southeast Tourism Association.
5 minutes 45 seconds
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Homarus Centre in Shediac hosts grand opening

Pierre Dupuis is the director of the Homarus Centre.
7 minutes 42 seconds
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Fort Gaspareaux near Port Elgin was once a lynchpin to colonial control

James Upham is Information Morning's Roadside History columnist.
12 minutes 6 seconds
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Bob Osborne takes your gardening questions

Bob Osborne owns and operates Corn Hill Nursery.
18 minutes 23 seconds
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New Brunswick's Housing Hub wants to see a billion dollars invested in 'deeply affordable' community housing units

Mylène Vincent is the chief development officer of Housing Hub.
11 minutes 3 seconds
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Remembering Nick the Dutch baker

Harry Stam is the beloved baker’s eldest son.
8 minutes 1 second
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The new chair of New Brunswick's Human Rights Commission grapples with the challeges ahead

Phylomène Zangio is the new chair of New Brunswick's Human Rights Commission.
9 minutes 8 seconds
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Why Premier Higgs may be vulnerable to a push to replace him as PC leader

Jacques Poitras is CBC's provincial affairs reporter in New Brunswick.
8 minutes 54 seconds
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UNB researcher attaches satellite trackers to lobsters to study migratory patterns

Emily Blacklock is a PhD candidate at the University of New Brunswick.
7 minutes 29 seconds
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New Brunswick government agrees to fund a drop-in centre and shelter space in Moncton

Jocelyn Cohoon is Moncton's acting general manager of community services.
6 minutes 54 seconds
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Volunteers working to restore Indigenous and settler cemetery Sainte-Anne's in Esgenoôpetitj First Nation.

Vernon Mitchell of Esgenoôpetitj First Nation spoke with CBC reporter Alexandre Silberman.
6 minutes 26 seconds
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As school ends, we check out summertime activities for kids from across New Brunswick

Jenna Morton is the voice behind Pickle Planet Moncton, a website and podcast dedicated to family-focused information.
7 minutes 32 seconds
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The struggles and successes of Saint John drag queen and public speaker Normani

Hillary LeBlanc is co-founder of the podcast BlackLantic and a regular contributor to Information Morning.
11 minutes 1 second
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The City Views panel tackles the thorny issue of short-term housing rentals in Greater Moncton

Kate Doyle and Kristin Cavoukian are Information Morning Moncton's City Views panel.
15 minutes 17 seconds
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South Korean-born New Brunswick artist quits day job to pursue her passion full-time

Ji Hyang Ryu spoke with CBC reporter Mariam Mesbah.
10 minutes 23 seconds
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Dieppe creates historic walking tour to share the stories of trailblazing women

Pauline Cormier is manager of heritage and partnerships with the city of Dieppe.
9 minutes 1 second
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Cabinets, caucuses, parties and more: a guide to how New Brunswick's legislature works

Jacques Poitras is CBC's provincial affairs reporter.
8 minutes 58 seconds
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The federal Minister responsible for housing reflects on Moncton's challenges

Ahmed Hussen is the federal Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion.
16 minutes 6 seconds
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A new exhibit celebrates the iconic lobster

Andrée Godin is a curator at la Musée acadian de l'Université de Moncton.
9 minutes 7 seconds
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Bob Osborne takes your gardening questions

Bob owns and operates Corn Hill Nursery.
18 minutes 22 seconds
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After swastikas found at Riverview park, one resident says we need to be more proactive in fighting racism

Geoff Dubrow is a consultant who works with governments and organizations to develop programs and services that serve the needs of vulnerable population groups.
13 minutes 34 seconds
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A Moncton artist makes the short list for one of Canada's most prestigious art awards

Séamus Gallagher is on the shortlist for the 2023 Sobey Art Award.
6 minutes 56 seconds
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The union representing school psychologists and social workers says changes to the policy protecting LGBTQ students will force those employees to violate human rights

Susie Proulx-Daige is president of the NBU.
7 minutes 17 seconds
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Social Development Minister Dorothy Shephard resigns, throwing PCs into further chaos

Lori Turnbull is the director of the school of public administration at Dalhousie University. She's also an associate professor of political science.
17 minutes 13 seconds
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The Canadian Forces Snowbirds land in Moncton

Captain Richard MacDougall from Dieppe is a member of the Snowbirds flight crew.
8 minutes 25 seconds
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Satellite RCMP office in downtown Moncton faces more delays

Don Moore is the chair of the Codiac Regional Policing Authority board. Shawn Crossman is Moncton's deputy mayor.
9 minutes 45 seconds
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Moncton Jewish community heartened by community response to hate grafitti at Riverview playground

Francis Weil is President of the Tiferes Israel Synagogue.
6 minutes 31 seconds
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Dieppe has a new bylaw to save trees

Alexandre Truchon-Savard is title is director of environmental management for the city of Dieppe.
10 minutes 26 seconds
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Scientists spot a pod of killer whales in New England waters

Orla O’Brien is an associate research scientist who leads the aerial survey team for the New England Aquarium's Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life.
7 minutes 38 seconds
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Anglophone East School District is looking at ways to improve security at Rebecca Schofield All World Super Play Park

Randy MacLean is the superintendent of the Anglophone East School District.
10 minutes 40 seconds
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The science of sunscreen and how you can avoid burning this summer

Dr. Raj Bhardwaj is our regular health and medicine columnist.
8 minutes 41 seconds
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New option for people seeking gender affirming care in New Brunswick

Dr. Sara Thomas is the physician for a gender affirming clinic at Mount Allison University. Matthew Maston is the director of accessibility and student wellness for Mount Allison.
10 minutes 52 seconds
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Riverview council voted in favour of a rezoning request for two new apartment buildings near the high school

Andrew LeBlanc is the mayor of Riverview.
7 minutes 25 seconds
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It's been a tumultuous couple of weeks for the Higgs government

Radio-Canada's Nicolas Steinbach sat down with Premier Higgs.
17 minutes 38 seconds
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Brain injury survivors can suffer many losses, including respect

LJ Whittington suffered a traumatic brain injury in a car accident in 2009. He shares his thoughts on being treated differently since the injury.
3 minutes 57 seconds
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Eight PC rebels and Liberal opposition don't seem quite sure how to push Premier Blaine Higgs to bend on Policy 713

The CBC's provincial affairs reporter Jacques Poitras has been covering the political fallout.
8 minutes 52 seconds
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Hate symbol painted on playground equipment at Rebecca Schofield All World Super Play Park

CBC reporter Shane Magee went to the park yesterday to see how people are feeling about the vandalism.
7 minutes 8 seconds
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Attempts to clarify New Brunswick's Policy 713 causing confusion

Wayne MacKay is professor emeritus at Dalhousie's Schulich School of Law.
8 minutes 27 seconds
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Political rifts caused by Policy 713 review could be hard to repair

Lori Turnbull is Director of the School of Public Administration and an Associate Professor of Political Science at Dalhousie University.
10 minutes 38 seconds
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Bob Osborne takes your gardening questions

Bob Osborne owns and operates Corn Hill Nursery.
18 minutes 13 seconds
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Salisbury residents are putting in some extra time to 'keep fit and have fun' these days

Austin Henderson is the chief administrative officer for the town.
6 minutes 44 seconds
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Child and Youth Advocate Kelly Lamrock calls on the Higgs government to restore Policy 713

Kelly Lamrock is New Brunswick's Child and Youth Advocate. Gail Costello is a former teacher and is co-founder of Pride in Education.
17 minutes 7 seconds
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A new report says we're still deeply dependent on fossil fuel in Atlantic Canada despite the need for an energy transition

J.P. Sapinski is an assistant professor of environmental studies at the Université de Moncton.
12 minutes 7 seconds
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New Brunswick's public health system is still losing nurses

Paula Doucet is the president of the New Brunswick Nurses Union.
9 minutes 42 seconds
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New Brunswick's education minister stands by government changes to policy 713

Bill Hogan is New Brunswick's minister of education and early childhood development.
16 minutes 18 seconds
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Stormy seas and strong winds are damaging the coastline on the Acadian Peninsula

Kassim Doumbia is the mayor of Shippagan.
7 minutes
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A new book makes Maritime birdwatching fun and accessible for kids.

Jeff Domme is the author and illustrator of "My First East Coast Bird Book".
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Irving Oil is undergoing a strategic review. What does that mean?

Premier Blaine Higgs, who was an former Irving Oil executive, spoke with reporters about Irving Oil's announcement. Louise Comeau is the director of climate change and energy solutions with the Conservation Council of New Brunswick.
7 minutes 25 seconds
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Transgender student worries about changes the New Brunswick government is making to policy 713

Alex Harris is a grade 11 student at Riverview High School.
9 minutes 55 seconds
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City Views panel weighs in on Moncton's social inclusion plan

Kate Doyle and Kristin Cavoukian join us every couple of weeks to discuss municipal affairs.
20 minutes 53 seconds
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Moncton couple Nick Bradshaw and Danica Brine are making waves in the comic book world.

Danica Brine is an Eisner-nominated illustrator. Nick Bradshaw's work is featured in Marvel and DC comics.
12 minutes 57 seconds
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Tips on how to protect yourself from tick bites.

Dr. Raj Bhardwaj is our health and medical affairs columnist.
11 minutes 7 seconds
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City of Moncton takes a closer look at its housing needs in the face of growth

Dalton Wudrick is a senior consultant with SHS Consulting, the company the city hired to prepare a report on housing. Dawn Arnold is the mayor of Moncton.
7 minutes 30 seconds
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Weekend storm wreaks havoc on lobster fishers' gear in northeastern New Brunswick.

Ernest Robichaud of Tabusintac is a longtime lobster fisher.
5 minutes 23 seconds
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New Brunswick farmers get access to a new mental health program

Suzanne Fournier is executive director of the National Farmers Union in New Brunswick.
8 minutes 32 seconds
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A common drug for diabetes is changing the lives of some patients with treatment-resistant bipolar disorder

Dr. Cindy Calkin is the Medical Director of the mood and metabolism program with the Nova Scotia Health Authority.
12 minutes 51 seconds
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Miramichi salmon conservation organizations mark big anniversaries

Robyn McCallum is the president of the Miramichi Salmon Association.
5 minutes 2 seconds
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Fire departments in New Brunswick are struggling to attract volunteers

The CBC's Alexandre Silberman met with Petitcodiac Fire Chief Craig Ramsey.
10 minutes 47 seconds
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Miamichi man volunteering as combat medic in Ukraine

Brandon Mitchell is a volunteer combat medic who has been working on the front lines of the war.
13 minutes 40 seconds
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Why New Brunswick MLA pay raises are a politically touchy subject

Duff Conacher is co-founder of the national advocacy group, Democracy Watch.
9 minutes 6 seconds
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West African restaurant brings the taste of traditional Nigerian cuisine to Moncton

Damilola Agbabiaka is the owner of Dalas African Cuisine, speaking with contributor Hillary LeBlanc
6 minutes 52 seconds
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Remembering Theatre L'Escaouette's first artistic director, Roger LeBlanc.

Marcia Babineau is co-founder and the current artistic director of Theatre L'Escaouette, Vanessa Roy-MacDougall is executive director of Nature NB.
20 minutes 28 seconds
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What once was one of the busiest spots in Albert County is now a peaceful dog walking destination

Roadside History columnist James Upham takes us to what remains of Hillsborough Wharf.
10 minutes 38 seconds
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Bob Osborne takes your gardening questions

Bob owns and operates Cornhill Nursery.
18 minutes 16 seconds
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Maplehurst Middle School restores French immersion

Christina Robichaud is a Moncton parent who fought against changes to French immersion in New Brunswick.
12 minutes 29 seconds
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From hurricanes to wildfire, Atlantic Canada is especially vulnerable to climate change

Sabine Dietz is the executive director of Climatlantic. The organization provides data and information to help individuals and communities better adapt to climate change.
11 minutes 1 second
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Dragon boat festival kicks off in Moncton

Annamarie Boyd is the captain of "The Crows" dragon boat crew.
9 minutes 34 seconds
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New Brunswick fire chiefs are seeking to fix what they call a dangerous medical dispatch change

Greg Partridge is the Dorchester fire chief.
6 minutes 37 seconds
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The free community sports program is growing in Moncton

Krista Richard is a retired phys ed teacher from Forest Glen school.
9 minutes 11 seconds
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Italians in Moncton mark Festa della Repubblica

Francesco Calazzo is Vice President of the Moncton Italian Association.
11 minutes 24 seconds
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The City of Bathurst wants your thoughts on a new aquatic facility

Ryan Wilbur is the director of the recreation and tourism department at the City of Bathurst
6 minutes 15 seconds
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ATV riders encouraged to park their vehicles while the risk of forest fire remains high

Jacques Poirier is the general manager of Quad NB.
11 minutes 42 seconds
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After community members express frustration with homeless shelters, city councillor says better communication is needed

Charles Léger is a Moncton city councillor for Ward 2.
20 minutes 17 seconds
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A Moncton student is shortlisted for a national writing competition

Molly Teed is a grade 8 student at Maplehurst school is a finalist in the CBC's First Page student writing challenge.
5 minutes 46 seconds
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The School of Atlantic Ballet students take to the stage with Madagascar, The Musical

Miguel Roy is the theatre director for the School of Atlantic Ballet. Alexandria Reath and Hallie Rossignol are performers in the production.
18 minutes 11 seconds
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Dieppe firefighters respond to grass fires as dry conditions continue

Marc Cormier is the Dieppe fire chief.
10 minutes 29 seconds
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New Brunswick's housing market is failing to keep up with our growing population

Consultant David Campbell prepared the report for the Housing Hub of New Brunswick.
11 minutes 59 seconds
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Can a hybrid healthcare model from Ontario help in New Brunswick?

Michael Nolan is a paramedic chief and the architect of the Renfrew County Virtual Triage Assessment Centre - also known as V-TAC. Dr. Jonathan Fitzsimon is the medical lead for V-TAC and Renfrew County Integrated Virtual Care.
19 minutes 18 seconds
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Community fire departments step up in the face of forest fires

Scott Poupart is president of the New Brunswick Association of Fire Chiefs. He's assistant fire chief for the St. Anne Regional Fire Department.
12 minutes 13 seconds
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New Brunswick among provinces negotiating settlement with tobacco companies

Lana Randell is the senior advocacy coordinator for the Canadian Cancer Society in New Brunswick.
7 minutes 42 seconds
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The old Bathurst post office has 140-year history in the community and a new group wants to preserve it

Brian Hoffman is the spokeperson for the Old Bathurst Post Office Preservation Project.
12 minutes 40 seconds
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So you've graduated. Now what? If you're feeling stressed about the future, you're not alone

Kayla Breelove Carter is a counselling therapist with a practice in Moncton.
7 minutes 42 seconds
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Bob Osborne takes your gardening questions

Bob owns and operates Corn Hill Nursery.
18 minutes 25 seconds
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Fundy Hiking Trails Association needs more money for trail renovations

Marc Leger is the regional trails coordinator for the association.
10 minutes 59 seconds
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Minister of local government defends changes to Bill 45, the local governance commission act

Daniel Allain is New Brunswick's minister of local government and local governance reform.
8 minutes 24 seconds
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Turning to Tiktok: Women looking to social media sites in order to get more information on menopause.

Antonia Reed is a CBC radio producer.
8 minutes 35 seconds
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A new greenhouse and maker space means new opportunities for Open Sky co-operative in Sackville.

Jonna Brewer spoke with members of Open Sky co-operative and The Little Plant Nursery.
10 minutes 43 seconds
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The New Brunswick Health Council launches website to bring more transparency to provincial spending on healthcare.

Stéphane Robichaud is chief executive officer of the New Brunswick Health Council.
11 minutes 10 seconds
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Columnist James Upham takes us to the Tantramar marsh, site of North America's first large-scale engineering project

James Upham is Information Morning's Roadside History columnist. His stories can be found online at cbc.ca/roadsidehistory.
11 minutes 36 seconds
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Opioid overdoses on the rise in Greater Moncton

Moncton Fire Chief Conrad Landry speaking with CBC's Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon.
8 minutes 46 seconds
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Tips and tricks on how to spot fakes and scams as AI-generated images, audio and video continue to improve.

Kristin Matthews is with the Atlantic Provinces Better Business Bureau.
7 minutes 53 seconds
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Researchers work to understand how avian flu is affecting the wild bird population in New Brunswick

Stephanie Avery-Gomm is a researcher scientist with Environment and Climate Change Canada.
9 minutes 53 seconds
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Listuguj designer creates intricate beadwork for the costumes featured in the Wolastoq ballet Pisuwin

Oakley Rain Wysote Gray is a fashion designer from Listuguj First Nation.
6 minutes 42 seconds
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Moving to Moncton and starting a cleaning business a pandemic life change for Haitian immigrant to Canada and her family.

Sherley Josma of iCleanse Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning spoke with Information Morning contributor Hillary LeBlanc.
6 minutes 27 seconds
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From azaleas to zinnias, Bob Osborne answers all your gardening questions.

Bob Osborne is the owner of Corn Hill Nursery.
18 minutes 17 seconds
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Researchers developing a rapid blood test to diagnose long COVID.

Dr. Douglas Fraser is a scientist with the Lawson Health Research Institute and a critical care physician at London Health Sciences Centre.
10 minutes 7 seconds
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Crucial medicine used to treat chest pain and heart attacks in short supply across the country

Dr. Raj Bhardwaj is our heath and medical affairs columnist.
8 minutes 32 seconds
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Moncton outreach worker reflects on challenges of life on the street for LGBTQ+ youth.

Tamara Woldegebreal is a program manager with Youth Quest Central in Moncton.
7 minutes 32 seconds
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Tourism numbers nearly back up to pre-pandemic levels in the Moncton area

Jillian Somers is the CEO of Destination Moncton-Dieppe.
7 minutes 45 seconds
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New Brunswick mother advocates for children living with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.

CBC reporter Mia Urquhart introduces us to Tanya Walsh and Walsh's 13-year-old son Ben.
8 minutes 48 seconds
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Will the government review of education policy 713 change high school sports in New Brunswick?

Andrew Clark is president the New Brunswick Interscholastic Athletic Association. Nic Jansen is the president of Hockey NB.
7 minutes 51 seconds
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Graphic novelist Susan MacLeod shares her family's experience with long term care.

Susan MacLeod is the author of Dying for Attention: A Graphic Memoir of Nursing Home Care.
11 minutes 5 seconds
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UNB researcher on a quest to remove social and cultural obstacles for Arabic-speaking refugee women to receive breast cancer screenings.

David Busolo is an assistant professor in UNB's faculty of nursing.
8 minutes 15 seconds
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Fundy Park reopens for another summer season after Fiona caused damage to trails and campgrounds

Dan Sinclair is the interpretation supervisor at Fundy National Park.
6 minutes 7 seconds
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Turbulent times still ahead for the airline industry after last-minute deal averts WestJet strike.

Duncan Dee is the former chief operating officer of Air Canada.
11 minutes 17 seconds
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Scouts Canada offers advice to novice campers with a 24 hour helpline.

Michael Nebesny is a youth Scout commissioner.
7 minutes 58 seconds
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New Brunswick's education minister defends government's decision to review policy 713.

Bill Hogan is New Brunswick's minister of education and early childhood development.
15 minutes 4 seconds
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Our City Views panel look ahead to summer festival season in greater Moncton

Kate Doyle is a longtime Moncton resident. Kristin Cavoukian moved to Moncton about a year and a half ago from Toronto. They are our City Views panel.
15 minutes 15 seconds
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A perfect storm of demographics and financial pressures causing a housing shortage in New Brunswick

Richard Saillant is an economist and public policy consultant, based in Moncton.
9 minutes 23 seconds
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Eastern Canadian Basketball League cuts season short due to financial pressure

Dwayne Tingley is Vice-President of the Eastern Canadian Basketball League.
11 minutes 53 seconds
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Our parents panel reflects on children's gender identity and a parent's right-to-know as government reviews policy 713

Christina Robichaud, Weh-Ming Cho and Clinton Davis are Information Morning Moncton's parents panel.
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NBers weigh in on the government review of gender-identity policy 713

The CBC's Shane Fowler reports.
8 minutes 29 seconds
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A look at New Brunswick's fire index after a dry spring

Roger Collet is with New Brunswick's department of natural resources.
8 minutes 57 seconds
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NB Premier defends government review of policy 713

Blane Higgs is the premier of New Brunswick. Susan Holt is the leader of the opposition. Dominic Vautour is a member of the Anglophone East district education council.
12 minutes 3 seconds
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Anglophone East School District asking the provincial government for more schools to be built in the booming greater Moncton area

Randy MacLean is the superintendent of the Anglophone East School District.
6 minutes 19 seconds
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Riverview High School students speak out against government review of policy 713

Darcy Phillips, Adrien Obrien and Alex Harris are students at Riverview High School.
6 minutes 54 seconds
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Dr. Raj Bhardwaj reflects on 3 years of COVID after the World Health Organization declares an end to the emergency

Dr. Raj Bhardwaj is our health and medical affairs columnist.
8 minutes 42 seconds
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New Brunswick pharmacists expanding their areas of care to ease pressure on front line health care workers

Andrew Drover is a pharmacist and president of the New Brunswick Pharmacists’ Association.
9 minutes 5 seconds
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Moncton city council approves the installation of 33 surveillance cameras along St. George Street

Shawn Crossman is Moncton's deputy mayor. Charles Léger is a city councillor.
4 minutes 50 seconds
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Parents, teachers and students rally in front of New Brunswick legislature in support of gender-identity policy the government is reviewing.

Annabelle Babineau is a drag queen and teacher. Amie Palmer is the mother of a trans son.
5 minutes 29 seconds
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The co-organizer of a rally at the legislature explains why gender-identity policy 713 matters.

Casey Burkholder is an associate professor at UNB's Faculty of Education
8 minutes 57 seconds
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A miniature piece of New Brunswick built in downtown Toronto.

Kent Gallant is leader of the Animated World at Little Canada in Toronto.
10 minutes 46 seconds
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It must be spring: Bob Osborne returns to answer your first crop of questions for the season.

Bob Osborne is the owner of Corn Hill Nursery.
18 minutes 26 seconds
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New name and new mission for Moncton's multicultural agency

Ron Gaudet is the chief strategy officer for the Multicultural Agency of the Greater Moncton Area.
13 minutes 8 seconds
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Moncton's top staffer has left City Hall

CBC reporter Shane Magee spoke with Marc Landry and asked why he's leaving his role as city manager for the city of Moncton.
4 minutes 18 seconds
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Moncton poet pens children's book in tribute to her adoptive mother and her birth mother

Josephine Watson is the author of Mama Gave.
16 minutes 27 seconds
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Province's health boards face another shake up

Greg McKim was appointed to the Horizon Health Network board and served for about a year before they were dissolved by the province. Janice Goguen was an elected member of the Vitalite Health Network board and she also served for about a year.
18 minutes 25 seconds
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Madison Roy-Boudreau's family marks two years since she went missing in Bathurst

Linda Boudreau is Madison Roy-Boudreau's aunt. Maggie Lavine and Kelsey Lavine are friends of the family.
6 minutes 24 seconds
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What has eight legs, loves bare-legged hikers and is becoming more resilient in colder climates?

Shelley Adamo is a professor in Dal's Department of Psychology and Neuroscience. In a recent study, she found that ticks in the Maritimes are becoming hardier.
9 minutes 11 seconds
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Does an ease in inflation mean less costly food?

Herb Emery is a professor of economics at UNB.
11 minutes 19 seconds
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Atlantic Ballet tells a Wolastoq tale in a brand new way

Pisuwin is based on a Wolastoq tale and is a collaboration between Atlantic Ballet's director and choreographer Igor Dobrovolskiy, and multi-disciplinary artist Possesom Paul, set to the music of composer Jeremy Dutcher.
14 minutes 14 seconds
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Moncton's Issa Seck turned his love of fitness into two businesses

Columnist Hillary Leblanc is an entrepreneur from Moncton and co-founder of the podcast BlackLantic. She's been sharing success stories from our province's Black business community.
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District education councils will lose their decision-making power for schools in the anglophone system

Alex Morton is a former member of the DEC for Anglophone East. Michelle Melendy is Chair of the PSSC at Bessborough school and Vice Chair for Bernice MacNaughton High School.
18 minutes 27 seconds
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Moncton students return after competing in the Canada High School Ultimate Championships

Andrew Creegan is an ultimate frisbee player and coach.
5 minutes 47 seconds
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The City of Dieppe wants to hear about your housing needs in new survey

Charles-Éric Landry is a planner with the City of Dieppe.
7 minutes 6 seconds
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A years-long effort to reduce the risk of flooding in Sackville is a step closer to completion

Andrew Black is the mayor of Tantramar.
6 minutes 30 seconds
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Teachers Association says province failed to defend and protect it's teachers and LGBTQ+ students after weekend protests

Connie Keating is president of the New Brunswick Teachers Association.
10 minutes 4 seconds
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Asylum seekers from Quebec's Roxham Road face hurdles after arriving in New Brunswick

The CBC's Alexandre Silberman spoke with two asylum seekers in Moncton and the people who are trying to help them.
8 minutes 39 seconds
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On the heels of her brother's coronation, Princess Anne is coming to New Brunswick

Jim Lockyer is the honorary Colonel organizing the 8th Canadian Hussars regimental association celebrations.
10 minutes 5 seconds
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It could be curtains for the Vogue Cinema in downtown Sackville, but people in the community are hoping the theatre can be saved

Erica Butler is the news director at CHMA in Sackville. She's reporting on the closure and the reaction.
6 minutes 55 seconds
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Moncton barista takes first place at a National Barista Championship qualifier

Conor Conway is part-owner at Epoch Chemistry Coffee House in Moncton.
6 minutes 50 seconds
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New non-profit launches to address the lack of affordable housing in rural communities, as residents in one Campbellton apartment building face eviction.

Jean-Guy Levesque is the mayor of Campbellton. Mylène Vincent is the chief development officer of Housing Hub.
18 minutes 7 seconds
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New Brunswick musicians walk off with big awards at this year's ECMA's

Jean Surette is the executive director of Music NB.
7 minutes 7 seconds
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Special daycare for children who have experienced trauma planned for southeastern NB.

Kristal LeBlanc is CEO of the Beauséjour Family Crisis Resource Centre in Shediac.
7 minutes 56 seconds
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Small businesses relieved after Canada Revenue Agency workers back on the job after a 12 day strike.

Louis-Philippe Gauthier is the Atlantic vice president for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.
6 minutes 42 seconds
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James Upham takes us to an unassuming spot in Petitcodiac that was once an important provincial transportation hub.

James Upham is our Roadside History columnist. You can find all his columns online at cbc.ca/roadsidehistory.
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'Downloads" from the spirit world. Mi’kmaq artist Brian Francis launches new exhibit and book at Moncton Gallery.

Brian Francis is a multi-disciplinary artist from Elsipogtog First Nation, speaking with CBC reporter Raechel Huizinga.
8 minutes 20 seconds
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New report on Moncton's record-breaking growth reveals the upside and the challenges of an increasing population.

David Campbell is an economic development consultant in Moncton.
8 minutes 2 seconds
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B’s Kilimanjaro African Store in Moncton is one of a growing number of shops serving immigrant communities

Hillary Leblanc is an entrepreneur from Moncton and co-founder of the podcast BlackLantic. She's been sharing success stories from the province's Black business community.
8 minutes 35 seconds
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Rough and tumble wheelchair rugby national championships happening in Moncton.

Hal Merrill is a three-time Paralympian and long time wheelchair rugby player.
6 minutes 34 seconds
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Our City Views panel reflects on the challenges of homelessness and growth in Greater Moncton.

Kate Doyle is a longtime Moncton resident. Kristin Cavoukian moved to Moncton about a year and a half ago from Toronto.
15 minutes 33 seconds
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Recycle NB just approved a new program that would see the producers take responsibility for the items you recycle

Allen Langdon is the CEO of the non-profit called Circular Materials, an organization that represents plastic producers and supports more efficient recycling systems.
11 minutes 53 seconds
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Summit aims to chart the future of housing in New Brunswick

Julia Woodhall-Melnik is the director of the Home Research Lab at the University of New Brunswick in Saint John.
9 minutes 43 seconds
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New Brunswick lost more than 8,600 affordable housing units between 2016 and 2021

Matthew Hayes speaks for the New Brunswick Coalition for Tenants' Rights.
10 minutes 29 seconds
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Will all the changes in the Anglophone East School District to address overcrowding make enough of a difference?

Michelle Melendy is the chair of the Bessborough Parent School Support Committee and vice chair of the Bernice MacNaughton High School Parent School Support Committee.
10 minutes 17 seconds
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Moncton is taking steps to make cycling safer in the city

René Lagacé is Moncton's director of engineering. Mike Roy is a cycling advocate.
18 minutes 21 seconds
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Outreach worker asks for empathy following a string of deaths of people experiencing homelessness in Moncton

Trevor Goodwin is the senior director of outreach services for the YMCA of Greater Moncton.
7 minutes 28 seconds
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The Anglophone East School District takes measures to ease overcrowding

Harry Doyle is the chair of the district education council for the Anglophone East School District.
18 minutes 7 seconds
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The Mi’kmaw language is making a comeback over the airwaves in Listuguj First Nation.

The CBC’s Alexandre Silberman travelled to Listuguj to learn about a Mi'kmaw language radio station.
8 minutes 34 seconds
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Helping newcomers settle in before they even arrive in New Brunswick

Ketan Raval is the founder of Moncton Cares.
6 minutes 56 seconds
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When your family doctor retires or leaves their practice, what happens to your medical files?

Cathi Poplar of Riverview met some unexpected hurdles when she tried to access her medical files after her doctor retired. Sidney Soil is the president of DOCUdavit Solutions, a company that stores medical records.
18 minutes 26 seconds
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Dieppe proposes bylaw to protect more trees in the face of growth

Alexandre Truchon-Savard is the director of environment with the city of Dieppe.
7 minutes 57 seconds
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Old Christmas trees help to restore the shoreline at Belliveau Beach

Jolyne Hebert is manager of the Shediac Bay Watershed Association.
8 minutes 58 seconds
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The federal government will spend 1.4 billion in new funding to bolster Canada's two official languages

Ginette Petitpas Taylor is the minister responsible for official languages. She's also the MP for Moncton Riverview Dieppe.
10 minutes 31 seconds
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Two Moncton residents lament the impending demolition of a neighbourhood home

Jonna Brewer visits Butler Street in Moncton, where residents tell her about the loss of a house.
9 minutes 54 seconds
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How to remain calm during an argument

Kayla Breelove Carter is a counselling therapist with a practice in Moncton.
9 minutes 6 seconds
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Moncton moving company Queens and Kings got its start after a good deed

Hillary LeBlanc has been sharing success stories from New Brunswick's Black business community.
6 minutes 39 seconds
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Former president of Medavie and Vitalité Health Network official will be Dieppe's next MLA

Liberal Richard Losier won the byelection in the Dieppe riding
10 minutes 31 seconds
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It wasn't the sweetest season for New Brunswick maple syrup producers

Louise Poitras is the executive director of the New Brunswick Maple Syrup Association.
11 minutes 52 seconds
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Liberals win in Restigouche-Chaleur

Acadian community leader Marco LeBlanc won in the riding of Restigouche-Chaleur.
8 minutes 56 seconds
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Liberal Leader Susan Holt will be taking a seat in the New Brunswick legislature

Susan Holt won the by-election in Bathurst East-Nepisiguit-Saint-Isidore.
11 minutes 37 seconds
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A bacteria called Group A Strep is causing more infections

House doctor Dr. Raj Bhardwaj gives us the low-down on Group A Strep.
9 minutes 14 seconds
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What do Liberal wins in three byelections mean for the political landscape in New Brunswick?

Lori Turnbull is the director of the School of Public Administration at Dalhousie University and an associate professor of political science.
10 minutes 52 seconds
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Do New Brunswick students do better in inclusive classrooms?

Sarah Wagner is the executive director of Inclusion NB.
14 minutes 18 seconds
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High school students in Moncton raising money to help people experiencing homelessness

Leah Armstrong is in Grade 12 at Bernice MacNaughton High School. Connor Leslie is in Grade 12 at Moncton High School.
7 minutes 26 seconds
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Chignecto Isthmus solution remains up in the air

David Kogon is the mayor of Amherst. Andrew Black is the mayor of Tantramar.
16 minutes 39 seconds
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Does the inclusion policy in New Brunswick classrooms need a rethink?

Weh-Ming Cho, Heather Chandler and Clinton Davis are members of Information Morning's parents panel.
19 minutes 6 seconds
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What's an ornate Italian marble statue doing on a country road in River Glade? Historian and educator James Upham has the answer

James Upham is Information Morning's roadside history columnist. Read and hear more of his columns at cbc.ca/roadsidehistory.
7 minutes 56 seconds
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What's next for the Moncton Lions Community Centre after losing its former location to accommodate a homeless shelter?

Joanne Richard is the executive director of the Moncton Lions Community Centre.
8 minutes 14 seconds
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City of Bathurst to allow employees to experiment with remote work and compressed schedules

Luc Foulem is corporate communications manager for the City of Bathurst.
8 minutes 58 seconds
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Event planner Bridget Ibukun spent her youth in Nigeria, but now calls New Brunswick home as she builds her business.

CBC contributor Hillary LeBlanc share's Bridget Ibukun's story. Hillary is co-founder of the podcast BlackLantic.
8 minutes 40 seconds
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A new report from the federal government outlines recommendations for the protection of the North Atlantic Right Whale in Canada.

Serge Cormier is the Liberal MP for Acadie-Bathurst and a member of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans.
5 minutes 26 seconds
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Former education minister says it's time to rethink inclusion and the way it's applied in New Brunswick classrooms

Dominic Cardy is an independent MLA for Fredericton West - Hanwell.
15 minutes 48 seconds
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Hub City Theatre stages 70s classic Jesus Christ Superstar.

JB Vanier is the director of Hub City Theatre's production of Jesus Christ Superstar. Bethany Robertson plays the role of Mary Magdalene.
10 minutes 51 seconds
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The spotlights are back on at Moncton High as they stage Annie: The Musical.

Jonna Brewer spoke with some of the the cast of Moncton High School's production of Annie at rehearsal.
11 minutes 28 seconds
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Thousands of federal public servants on strike in New Brunswick as picket lines go up across the country

Mike LeBlanc is Regional vice president for Government Services Canada which is part of the Public Service Alliance of Canada.
5 minutes 39 seconds
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Tips and tricks for people with seasonal allergies during this pollen-filled time

Dr. Raj Bhardwaj is our health and medical columnist.
11 minutes 46 seconds
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Efforts underway to try to get an accurate number of homeless people in Moncton and other New Brunswick communities

Greg Bishop is the director of strategic initiatives for the Human Development Council.
10 minutes 51 seconds
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Dieppe hosts 2023 Eastern Canadian Ringette Championships

Marc Gautreau is the president of Ringette New Brunswick.
8 minutes 15 seconds
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What's at stake in the 3 New Brunswick byelections on Monday?

Roger Ouellette is a political scientist at the Université de Moncton.
8 minutes 53 seconds
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A new CBC news project examines police complaints and discipline processes across the region

Shaina Luck is a CBC reporter with the Atlantic Investigative Unit.
11 minutes 6 seconds
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Air quality expert grades the recent results from testing of New Brunswick's schools

Joey Fox is an engineer and chair of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers air quality advisory group.
12 minutes 39 seconds
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Comic and mayor team up for made-in-Miramichi sitcom.

James Mullinger and Adam Lordon are the co-creators, co-writers, and co-stars of Brit Out of Water.
17 minutes 19 seconds
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Moncton city councillor hopes to change rules regarding short-term accommodation rentals

Charles Léger is a citty councillor for Ward 2 in Moncton.
11 minutes 45 seconds
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Université de Moncton lays out process to consider new name for the institution.

Denis Mallet is the chair of Université de Moncton's board of governors.
8 minutes 22 seconds
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Politicians, the business community and not for profit agencies met in Moncton to discuss housing, health, mental health and addiction

John Wishart is the CEO of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton.
8 minutes 26 seconds
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Historian's father defended men who killed two Moncton police officers in 1974. Now she's written a book about him.

Amy Bell is the author of "Life Sentence: How my Father Defended Two Murderers and Lost Himself."
16 minutes 1 second
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Meteorite hunter goes deep into Maine woods to look for object that flashed over NB skies last week.

Roberto Vargas is a meteorite hunter and collector.
13 minutes 6 seconds
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Parents concerned about air quality in Sackville's Marshview middle school.

Dave Thomas is a parent in Sackville.
8 minutes 1 second
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Apartment Owners Association downplays backlog of tenants appealing rent increases

Willie Scholten is the president of the New Brunswick Apartment Owners Association.
13 minutes 5 seconds
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A team of healthcare workers expands outreach to Moncton's shelters

Kathleen Buchanan is Horizon's primary health care manager in the Moncton area.
7 minutes 24 seconds
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As the Vautour family is evicted from Kouchibouguac National Park, a look back at the decades-long fight over land expropriation

Angela Vautour is a former M-P for Beausejour-Petitcodiac. Her family's land was also expropriated by the government to make way for the national park.
14 minutes 46 seconds
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Festival Inspire comes to an end after almost a decade

Lisa Griffin is co-founder and executive director of Festival Inspire.
12 minutes 42 seconds
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The Residential Tenancies Tribunal faces an avalanche of requests for reviews of rent increases

Julia Woodhall-Melnik is the director of the Home Research lab at the University of New Brunswick and Canada Research Chair in Resilient Communities.
10 minutes 2 seconds
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The Kingsclear Vesesmoks blazed the trail for Indigenous hockey in 1904

Roger Nason has done research on the team for an article for the Provincial Archives and a talk with the Keswick Ridge Historical Society.
11 minutes 9 seconds
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Two new international festivals are coming to Moncton this summer

Patrick Richard is the executive director of the Downtown Moncton Centre-Ville Inc.
9 minutes 9 seconds
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With two homeless shelters set to close in Moncton, frontline workers wonder where people will go

Debby Warren is the executive director of Ensemble, a non-profit harm reduction agency.
10 minutes 54 seconds
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Epidemiologist says COVID-19 booster shots are still important

Colin Furness is an infection control epidemiologist and assistant professor at the University of Toronto.
8 minutes 21 seconds
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Tantramar council faces questions about property taxes after amalgamation

Erica Butler is the news director at CHMA in Sackville.
13 minutes 2 seconds
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Former Jackie Vautour home removed by Parks Canada

Radio-Canada reporter Pascal Raiche-Nogue reports from Kouchibouguac National Park.
8 minutes 32 seconds
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The New Brunswick Refugee Clinic aims to help 200 asylum seekers in New Brunswick file their claims

Olivia Huyhn is the executive director of the New Brunswick Refugee Clinic.
11 minutes 56 seconds
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Francophone south school district needs more schools

Monique Boudreau is the superintendent of the District Scolaire Francophone Sud.
9 minutes
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Tantramar community rallies to help Mount Allison University students and staff member affected by fire

Andrew Black is the mayor of Tantramar.
12 minutes 10 seconds
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Musuem willing to pay for a piece of meteorite spotted above New Brunswick

Darryl Pitt is the head of the meteorite division at the Maine Mineral and Gem Museum in Bethel, Maine.
10 minutes 55 seconds
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Singer and Latin dancer Dee Hernandez to open Cuban-inspired lounge in Dalhousie this summer

CBC contributor Hillary LeBlanc tells us about Dee Hernandez of Havana Lounge in her series about Black-owned businesses in New Brunswick.
7 minutes 58 seconds
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New Brunswick lawyer says province should do more to help Roxham Road asylum seekers

Jael Duarte works in immigration and refugee law.
10 minutes 58 seconds
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According to Statistics Canada, about 3% of Canadians suffer from anemia, but not all of them know they’ve got it.

CBC House Doctor Raj Bhardwaj says it’s important to know the cause of anemia instead of just treating it.
8 minutes 13 seconds
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Can an AI chatbot design a French language program that works?

Listener Tom Hart asked ChatGPT to reform New Brunswick's education system and got some surprising results.
5 minutes 40 seconds
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NB stalls in appointing a mental health advocate for the province.

Vanessa Blanch is a reporter with CBC in New Brunswick.
13 minutes 49 seconds
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Do you need inspiration to stick with your self-improvement goals?

Information Morning contributor LJ Whittington says it's important to have goals and stick with them.
4 minutes 32 seconds
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A new match-making service is helping non-profit organizations and volunteers find each other

Jenifer Pitre is the manager community development for the regional service commission in the Chaleur Region.
6 minutes 59 seconds
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Are New Brunswick kids getting enough physical activity?

Stephane Robichaud is the CEO of the New Brunswick Health Council.
11 minutes 43 seconds
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Making homelessness "rare, brief and non-recurring"

Iain De Jong is president and CEO of OrgCode Consulting, an organization that works with non-profits, non-governmental organizations and government to reduce homelessness
15 minutes 34 seconds
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How to spot the signs of burnout - and what to do about it

Kayla Breelove Carter is a counselling therapist with a practice in Moncton.
9 minutes 23 seconds
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Researcher says New Brunswick needs to do more to address housing needs of a growing population.

Julia Woodhall-Melnik is director of the Home Research Lab at the University of New Brunswick in Saint John and Canada Research Chair in Resilient Communities.
8 minutes 59 seconds
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Some nurses to set their own schedule under Horizon program

Paula Doucet is president of the New Brunswick Nurses Union.
13 minutes 18 seconds
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Petition to change Université de Moncton's name sparks debate.

Maurice Basque is a historian and scientific advisor at Université de Moncton.
18 minutes 16 seconds
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NB woman who owns mini home but no land has questions about her property tax assessment.

Janis Kenny lives in Miramichi.
9 minutes 17 seconds
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Campbellton woman says her husband was sent home from the ER despite signs of stroke

Cathy Pitre of Campbellton speaking with Radio-Canada's Serge Bouchard.
7 minutes 45 seconds
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Natoaganeg First Nation youth gives back to his community by joining Lady Gaga's foundation advisory board.

River Ward has been appointed to the Born This Way Foundation Youth Advisory Board.
12 minutes 18 seconds
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Booming housing demand in Moncton leads to shortages of workers and tradespeople

Nadine Fullarton is the president of the Moncton Northeast Construction Association
5 minutes 43 seconds
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Leaders of Black and African descent and organizations gather for first NB Black Summit in Miramichi.

Ronald Sharpe is a spokesperson for the New Brunswick African Association.
19 minutes 16 seconds
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An 1870 shipwreck in the North Atlantic marked the life of Albert County's William Henry Balser

Roadside History columnist James Upham recounts overlooked moments in local history.
13 minutes 44 seconds
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A Moncton landlord has told tenants to avoid giving food and money to homeless people

Trevor Goodwin is the senior director of outreach services for the YMCA of Greater Moncton.
12 minutes 17 seconds
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New Brunswickers suffering from a mystery neurological illness want the province to re-open an investigation

Patients held a joint press conference with Green Party leader David Coon and health critic Megan Mitton on Tuesday, March 28th.
7 minutes 41 seconds
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Two teachers in Listuguj First Nation create a forest kindergarten to help children learn Mi'kmaw.

Mi'kmaw teachers Joyce Germain and Brenda Germain speak with the CBC's Nation Isaac.
9 minutes 2 seconds
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Moncton resident concerned about a ten storey apartment building proposed for their neighborhood.

Cheryl Wood is a resident in Moncton's Old West End.
9 minutes 7 seconds
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Couple married for 51 years share their journey with dementia.

David and Bonita Slauenwhite were speaking with the CBC's Cindy Grant.
13 minutes 52 seconds
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What role could artificial intelligence chatbots play in assisting doctors and their patients in the future?

Dr. Raj Bhardwaj is our heath and medicine columnist.
7 minutes 55 seconds
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A mom of students in the English Prime system shares her thoughts on proposed changes to French second language learning in New Brunswick

Emily Peters is the mom of four school-aged kids.
10 minutes 17 seconds
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New Brunswick's new literacy curriculum took years to develop, unlike the new French second-language program

The CBC's Vanessa Blanch has been looking into what goes into developing a brand new curriculum for our schools.
11 minutes 11 seconds
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You don't have to be a fan of TV show "The Last of Us" to get spooked by the idea of a fungal infection

Dr. Raj Bhardwaj says fungi are a source of relatively common and harmless infections, but can sometimes pose a more serious health threat.