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Zebra Mussels from 2023-09-13T23:10
The invasive species, Zebra Mussels, have been detected in the province for the first time. We reach program director Kristin Elton with the New Brunswick Invasive Species Council to learn more.
ListenCOVID in Schools from 2021-12-06T23:10
The province appears to be stuck in the 4th wave of Covid-19. Cases aren't letting up - and many of them are having an impact on schools. Parents and caregivers are becoming concerned. We speak wit...
ListenArchives: Back in the Day from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Fred Farrell at the provincial archives shares a couple of pieces of New Brunswick's past that he says some people just don't believe
ListenDisability Employment from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ability New Brunswick has done some research looking at the untapped potential of people with disabilities when it comes to gaps in the labour market. We speak with executive director Haley Flaro.
ListenImmigration Issues from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Just how many New Brunswickers are affected by the immigration slowdowns at the federal level? Alex LeBlanc with the Multicultural council will answer that question for us - and tell us what's bein...
ListenHalloween Fundraising from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We hear from two Fredericton teens - Kael Kennedy and Aaron Estabrooks - who instead of asking for candy while trick or treating tomorrow, will be asking for donations to a local charity. And they'...
ListenMinto Halloween from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A man in Minto has created one of the most haunting Halloween displays you can imagine, and he did it all by hand! We find out why Jeff Tibbo decided to get creative.
ListenBird Talk: New Book from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Our birder Alain Clavette had once told me he would stop buying bird books, but there's a new one he couldn't resist. We'll hear all about it.
ListenBelledune Check-in from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
There was a mass Covid-19 testing event in the Belledune area this afternoon. The province moved the village into the orange phase with Zone 5 just last week. We speak with the mayor about how toda...
ListenMemramcook Wells from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The lack of rain this year has left some people in Memramcook with dry wells. We talk to Jeanne Hebert about how they're coping.
ListenHomegrown: Bubbles and Balms goes zero waste from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today on Homegrown - we talk to New Brunswick soap company Bubbles and Balms, who are looking to make the switch to plastic free packaging.
ListenTorah Kachur: Bats and Coronavirus from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Our science columnist looks at new research about why bats carry coronavirus but don't get sick.
ListenSeason of the Witch from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Something wicked this way comes. We hear all about the real history of Canadian witches back in the 1600s from UNB researcher Stephanie Pettigrew.
ListenCraft Alcohol producers concerned about department changes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Craft alcohol producers in the province are upset by a number of changes ANBL is proposing to help them generate more revenue. We hear from distiller Sebastien Roy about why they are pushing back, ...
ListenMusic Spotlight: DenMother from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Our Wednesday musical spotlight stops on DenMother. The Fredericton-based artist has a new video with a cinematic feel coming out this weekend.
ListenAtlantic Wildlife Institute: barred owls from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Barred owls are sizable birds, but they don't stand much of a chance against a car or truck. The Atlantic Wildlife Institute is caring for a number of Barred Owls, including two that came in recent...
ListenDodgers Mega-Fan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Dodgers clinched the World Series last night, a feat they haven't accomplished in 32 years. It's a huge thrill for Gail Johnson of Moncton who considers herself the biggest Dodgers fan north of...
ListenCreepy Dolls from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Some people think porcelain dolls are a bit on the creepy side all on their own. A Fredericton artist is taking the creep factor to the next level. Shannon Browne is a youth therapist - but during ...
Listen'You Were Never Here' from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
New Brunswick author Kathleen Peacock is certainly drawn to suspense. After all, her popular "Hemlock" series for young adults involves werewolves, mystery and murder. She's just released a brand n...
ListenLibrary Reads: graphic novels and comic books from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We get some book recommendations from an expert - Saint John librarian Jody Osicki will share his list of must-read graphic novels and comic books.
ListenFox And Hound Halloween from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A Riverview restaurant and bar - the Fox And Hound - is hosting a very different Halloween this year, with the help of some local businesses. We get the details from owner Curtis Strickland.
ListenCoastal Link Trail update from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The first leg in a much anticipated trail project was completed this weekend in St. Stephen. We'll talk to Darren Turner with the Coastal Link Trail Inc.
ListenBlack Loyalists from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Historian and now author Stephen Davidson shares some of his research into Black Loyalists in New Brunswick.
ListenPolitical Panel from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We've gathered our political panel together today to go over this week's news in provincial politics: from the nurses union report to the COVID-19 second wave.
ListenBird Talk: Lifer! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Our birder Alain Clavette got a lifer this week - and so did a bunch of other birders. He'll take us along to experience a mega-rare bird.
ListenSnowbird Hotels from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Gray Rock Hotel in Edmundston is trying to adjust to the reality of COVID-19 by reaching out to a new clientele - snowbirds! We get the details from one of the hotel owners Martin LaChapelle.
ListenThrifting with Niki: final tips from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It's our last day with our thrifter Niki Burnham, so we try to get as many thrifty tricks and tips out of her as we possibly can.
ListenHomegrown: Potato New Brunswick from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We check in with the potato industry in New Brunswick with Potatoes NB director Matt Hemphill. The pandemic, paired with an awfully dry summer, has dealt the industry huge losses.
ListenMore restrictions for Zone 5 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Things aren't looking great for Zone 5. Three more cases of COVID-19 were announced in the community, and contacts are now limited to just your household. We talk to Campbellton Mayor Stephanie Ang...
ListenPhase Orange Woes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We check in with Luc Couturier -a business owner in downtown Campbellton, and the president of Downtown Campbellton Centre-ville - about the impacts phase orange is having on his restaurant, and th...
ListenScience East: headphones from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Michael Edwards with Science East joins us to talk about the science behind noise-cancelling headphones.
ListenBelledune wait times from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The village of Belledune is seeing long ambulance wait times. It's something the auditor general was critical of in her annual report yesterday. We talk to the Mayor of Belledune Joe Noel to get hi...
ListenFestival 506 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
New Brunswick's music industry prepares to honour its own. Festival 506 has begun - online. It includes a gala awards ceremony we can all watch from the comfort of our homes tomorrow night. We spea...
ListenAmbulance NB from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The auditor general released her annual report today. The CBC's Jacques Poitras joins us to delve into her criticism of Medavie and Ambulance New Brunswick.
ListenRare teacup from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We hear all about a tea-cup that sold at auction this weekend for hundreds of dollars. Perhaps there's cash in your own cupboard?
ListenJohnson's Mills update from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We check in with the Johnson's Mills interpretive centre. They were closed all summer, and were hit by two break-ins, but are managing to turn things around thanks to some generous donations.
ListenNB Archives: Black History from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We're off to the provincial archives to find out about some of the province's rich Black history with Fredericton's Roger Nason.
ListenThe Little Ghost Who Was A Quilt from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
New Brunswick author Riel Nason combines her love of Halloween with her passion for quilting in a new children's picture book.
ListenWhere are the whales? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Researchers from the New England Aquarium found no right whales in the Bay of Fundy this summer. We speak with whale researcher Moira Brown about what that means, and how it impacts conservation an...
ListenModerate Livelihood explained from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
20 years after the Marshall Decision, why isn't there an understanding of what moderate livelihood means? We speak with historian and indigenous issues expert Ken Coates about that, and what possib...
ListenBird Talk: Eastern Towhee from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Our birder Alain Clavette got a call this week about an Eastern Towhee, and he was able to share it with some friends. We hear their reactions.
ListenRemembering Shirley Downey from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Literacy advocate Shirley Downey passed away this week. She founded the organization Born to Read in New Brunswick nearly 30 years ago. We hear about her life and legacy from Lynda Homer, the curre...
ListenThrifting with Niki: eras of thrift from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Niki Burnham of Home Grown Vintage walks us through the different eras of thrift, how to tell art deco and mid-century modern apart, and why furniture from 40+ years ago holds up so well.
ListenHomegrown - Tire Shack Brewing Co. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Tire Shack Brewing Co. in Moncton is gaining some national attention as one of six New Brunswick brewers to pick up a prize at the Canadian Brewing Awards. Alan Norman started the business with his...
ListenLong-term care reform from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The New Brunswick Nurses Union is calling for an independent inquiry into the long term care sector. The union took almost two years to conduct investigations, interviews, and surveys. The result i...
ListenAtlantic Wildlife Institute: fowl frenzy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Chicks and ducks and geese better scurry - the Atlantic Wildlife Institute says at this time of year they're often hit by vehicles. Pam Novak tells Colleen Kitts-Goguen why it's such a dangerous se...
ListenBrighten the Corner Where You Are from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Colleen Kitts-Goguen has a conversation with award-winning writer Carol Bruneau about her new book inspired by the life of the folk artist Maud Lewis, "Brighten the Corner Where You Are."
ListenBusiness community reacts to WestJet cuts from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
WestJet announced it would be slashing service to Moncton and Fredericton. Host Colleen Kitts-Goguen found out how those cuts will affect the businesses community with Fredericton and Moncton Chamb...
ListenLeaf colours from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Host Colleen Kitts-Goguen and associate producer Danielle McCreadie find out what gives the beautiful fall leaves their colours from UNB Forestry professor Loic D'Orangeville.
ListenLay Figures from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A new novel set in the bohemian art world of Saint John in the late 1930s. Host Colleen Kitts-Goguen speaks with author Mark Blagrave about his new book, Lay Figures.
ListenCardy on COVID from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We hear from Education Minister Dominic Cardy about what's being done to contain an outbreak of COVID-19 in a handful of schools up in Zone 5, the Campbellton region.
ListenCampbellton COVID from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Moncton and Campbellton are returning to the orange phase of recovery. That's after 13 new cases were confirmed today. We spoke with the mayor of Campbellton Stephanie Anglehart-Paulin about her re...
ListenNew President: Dr. Jeff Steeves from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The New Brunswick Medical Society has a new president at the helm. We talk to Dr. Jeff Steeves, an ophthalmologist from Rothesay, about why he wanted to take on the role, and what issues he hopes t...
ListenBird Talk: Look-out from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Our birder Alain Clavette spends a whole lot of time looking for birds. Sometimes he's after something special. That was the case this week. He takes us on the hunt with him.
ListenPumpkin Walk from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
There's a new, glowing, October feature in the City of Miramichi this year. The Historic Chatham Business District opened a Great Pumpkin Walk this week.Some 90 carved pumpkins are distributed over...
ListenThrifting with Niki: restoring items from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It's Thursday, which means we'll talk thrift with Niki Burnham. Today, she'll give us some tips on how to restore your items to their original glory - whether it be brass, wicker or wood.
ListenHomegrown: Sankara Thanksgiving from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
If you're not wedded to the traditional Thanksgiving meal, and would rather not do all those dishes, Sankara's meal boxes might be of interest to you. Salam Mahboob of Dolma Delights in Fredericton...
ListenSpecial care homes adapting from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We hear from another special care home in the Moncton region about how they're changing things in light of the outbreak at Manoir Notre Dame. Jason Wilson is the owner and operator of Silver Fox sp...
ListenScience East: pumpkins from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It's October and there are pumpkins everywhere! Some are carved and feature ghoulish faces, while others end up in your soups and pies. Why are some pumpkins tastier than others? Michael Edwards wi...
ListenLive Venue Panel from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How are live music venues faring during this pandemic? We check in with three very different venues for a sense of what's going on: Angela Campbell with the Imperial Theatre, Zach Atkinson with the...
ListenEdward Mitchell Bannister from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Edward Mitchell Bannister was a 19th Century artist known for his landscape paintings. He's considered an African-American art star. But, he was actually born in New Brunswick, in 1828, and in Cana...
ListenOvercoming the opioid epidemic from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What more is being done to tackle the opioid epidemic in New Brunswick? We talk to Debby Warren with Ensemble Moncton about some of the initiatives they are working on.
ListenCooking with Karen: Thanksgiving from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today, Karen Mersereau with Hotel Paulin shares some delicious thanksgiving recipes. Today is also our last regular chat with Karen for a while, though we'll be sure to call her up for occasions li...
ListenVia Rail derailed from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
VIA Rail announced yesterday its Ocean Line from Halifax to Moncton will be shut down indefinitely. We'll talk to Bathurst mayor Paolo Fongimie about his concerns.
ListenFall Reads: Non-Fiction from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Who doesn't love a good book? And who better to give recommendations but a librarian? We'll hear librarian Catherine Vienneau-LeClair's top non-fiction picks.
ListenOpioid epidemic from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
As the pandemic continues, doctors are starting to speak out about another epidemic on our doorstep: the opioid crisis. We hear from Dr. Gordon Dow, an infectious disease specialist for Horizon Hea...
ListenWolastoqey land claim from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Wolastoqey Chiefs are filing a lands and titles claim - to have more control over the use of their traditional, unceded lands. We'll hear more about that from Madawaska Chief Patricia Bernard, ...
ListenBird Talk: Rare Bird Alert part 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Tomorrow night the documentary Rare Bird Alert makes its debut on CBC Television. Our birder Alain Clavette spoke with the filmmaker last week.This week he spoke with the subject of the film - heav...
ListenPolitical Panel: Cabinet shuffle from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We've gathered our panel of political watchers to go over this week's news: new cabinet appointments, and a new interim leader for the liberals.
ListenGarden Walks 4 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In our last installment at the Fredericton Botanic Garden, volunteer Jim Goltz and associate producer Danielle McCreadie explore a crevice garden - made mostly of rocks!
ListenMaine mill worker tests positive from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
St. Stephen Mayor Allan MacEachern is 'deeply concerned' about a case of COVID-19 that has popped up in a mill in Maine, where seven New Brunswickers also work. He gives us an update on the situati...
ListenUnderground Railroad from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We get the details about the Tomlinson Hike To Freedom event taking place up near Perth Andover this weekend from organizer and historian Joe Gee.
ListenHomecare Issues from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
New Brunswickers who need help bathing, dressing, and cooking say home support "deteriorated" during COVID-19. The CBC's Rachel Cave will walk us through that story.
ListenThrifting with Niki: Style from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today is Thursday, which means Niki Burnham will join us to talk all about thrifting. Today's topic? How to hone your style, and decorate your home with your frugal finds.
ListenOutgoing Mayors from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What does it take to be a municipal politician? We'll talk to two outgoing mayors about that - John Higham in Sackville and Cyrille Simard in Edmundston.
ListenHomegrown: Corn Maze from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today on Homegrown, we'll have some major fall vibes for you when we talk to the owner of a corn maze in Miramichi.
ListenTravel Rebate from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Did you go on a staycation this summer? Well the time has come to gather your receipts for the province's staycation rebate claims - they opened today. We talk to Carol Alderdice with the Tourism I...
ListenPumpkin Pit Stops from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The City of Edmundston has some different plans for Halloween this year. We get the details from the city's administrative officer Marc Michaud.
ListenMusic Spotlight: How do we Listen from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A weekend workshop a couple of years ago at Mount Allison University took an unexpected turn, and a project called How Do We Listen was born. It explores the residential school experience through m...
ListenFederal support for Clinic 554 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Clinic 554 in Fredericton is expected to close its doors today. That's despite a new letter of support from 36 Canadian senators pushing to maintain abortion access. We talk to MP Jenica Atwin abou...
ListenDistracted driving campaign from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We hear from a Moncton performer who is raising awareness for distracted driving. Thane Dunn shares his personal story with us.
ListenCabinet Shuffle from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The CBC's Jacques Poitras joins us to break down Premier Blaine Higgs' new cabinet, which has undergone a big shuffle.
ListenCooking column: Apples from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Karen Mersereau has some apple recipes to share with us, just in time for this lovely fall weather.
ListenRoger Melanson from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Liberal Party have named long-time Dieppe MLA Roger Melanson as their interim leader. We speak to him about his plans as interim leader, and what the party's top priorities in the coming weeks ...
ListenYouth mental health centre from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It's been 10 months since there was an official update about a new youth mental health treatment centre that's supposed to open in Moncton. We hear from one of the advocacy groups involved, Partner...
ListenArchives: McKeen's Drug Store from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We visit the provincial archives, where volunteers has been instrumental in understanding records from a Woodstock pharmacy that closed 50 years ago.
ListenGarden Walks: pollinator garden from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We head to the Fredericton Botanic Gardens with volunteer Jim Goltz and associate producer Danielle McCreadie. On today's segment, the pair explore a pollinator garden.
ListenBird Talk: Rare Bird Alert from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A new documentary is premiering on CBC next weekend. It's called Rare Bird Alert. You know our birder Alain Clavette had to learn more - so he spoke with the writer and director.
ListenGrimross Triathlon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Grimross Brewing owner Stephen Dixon has an ultra triathlon planned for this weekend. He'll swim, bike and run from Edmundston to Fredericton to raise money to fight homelessness.
ListenUnicorn in the Woods from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We talk with author Gordon Pitts about his new book on New Brunswick's knowledge industry - and especially the success of Radian6 and Q 1 Lab.
ListenBrenda Robertson from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The first woman elected to the New Brunswick Legislative Assembly has passed away. Brenda Robertson was 91. We heard from those she worked with and those she inspired.
ListenThrifting with Niki from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We're starting a new short series on Shift today - all about thrifting! Today, our guest Niki Burnham - thrifter extraordinaire - will walk us through how to thrift safely during a pandemic.
ListenSackville Early Music Fest from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Sackville Festival of Early Music is the latest festival to go virtual. There will be two free concerts beginning tomorrow night as well as educational resources for teachers and students. We s...
ListenAquaHacking from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Atlantic Canada held its first final in an AquaHacking challenge last week. The team that came in third has a UNB connection - we talked to a couple team members to learn all about AquaHacking, and...
ListenScience East: Ig Nobel Awards from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Michael Edwards of Science East joins us to talk about the unusual side of science highlighted in this year's Ig Nobel Awards.
ListenPortapique update from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
CBC Investigative reporter Elizabeth McMillan tells us what more she's learned about April's mass shooting, following the release of a cache of previously sealed documents.
ListenParents Panel from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It's been around two weeks now since students in New Brunswick went back to school. We decided to check in with two parents about how their kids have been handling the changes.
ListenCooking Column: Cauliflower power from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Karen Mersereau with Hotel Paulin is back after a couple of weeks off to talk about her favourite ways to cook cauliflower.
ListenMusic NB Shortlist from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Music New Brunswick announced its 2020 award nominees this afternoon. The artists nominated represent an incredible range of styles and an impressive depth of talent. We checked in with executive d...
ListenVirtual Doctors from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Dr. Chris Goodyear with the NB Medical Society joins us to discuss the pros and cons of doing healthcare virtually.
ListenFall Reads: Back to school from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Librarian Candace Hare joins us with her back-to-school reading recommendations.
ListenTightened bubble from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The bubble is tightening. The Témiscouata Municipal Regional County in Quebec is no longer included in New Brunswick's extended travel bubble. And Leo-Paul Charest says it's going to be hard to go ...
ListenCOVID 19 app from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The federal COVID-19 app is now available in the province, though use is voluntary. It's just another tool public health officials say can help keep people safe. Dr. Jennifer Russell is the provinc...
ListenGreat Egrets from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Our birder Alain Clavette reached John Brzorad him in North Carolina a couple of weeks ago. This week Alain asked whether egrets that overshoot their colonies and end up in New Brunswick might esta...
ListenHomegrown: Open Farm Day from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Homegrown today, we learn all about Open Farm Day, a virtual event taking you inside the many farms in this province.
ListenCanada Games delayed from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Canada Summer Games have been postponed a year. We speak with the chef de mission for Team New Brunswick Nicole Smith about what that means for athletes in this province.
ListenMusic Spotlight: Harvest 29.5 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
While Harvest Jazz and Blues isn't happening as it usually would - organizers have found a way to celebrate the spirit of the event, and support both musicians and local businesses. We get details ...
ListenAtlantic Film Festival from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Atlantic Film Festival goes virtual - as so many others have. We'll talk to executive director Wayne Carter about what moviegoers can expect.
ListenAtlantic Wildlife Institute: Baby bobcats from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Three bobcat kittens will be spending the winter at the Atlantic Wildlife Institute. We check in with Pam Novak.
ListenOpposition Parties from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Premier Blaine Higgs secured his desired majority government. What does that mean for the influence smaller parties had over the last two years? We talk to political science professor Donald Wright.
ListenNorthern gap from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Premier Blaine Higgs secured his desired majority government, but he didn't win any seats in the north, and he has just one francophone MLA. We talk to Bathurst Mayor Paolo Fongemie about what Higg...
ListenPolitical Panel: Looking forward from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We've assembled our panel of politics watchers to discuss what New Brunswickers can expect from the new majority government.
ListenSidewalk accessibility from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We take a bit of a tour of downtown Fredericton with George Woodworth. He doesn't get there often, because it's tough for him to get around in his power wheelchair.
ListenTheatre New Brunswick from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Theatre New Brunswick is switching gears this fall with a new initiative to support local playwrights. We hear from the artistic director Natasha MacLellan.
ListenKim Poffenroth: Election Day from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We check in with the province's Chief Electoral Officer Kim Poffenroth about how election day has been going so far.
ListenRiver Stone Recovery Centre from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A Fredericton doctor is asking the province to allow medicare to cover her work at a new addiction recovery centre. So far, the answer is no. We talk with Dr. Sara Davidson about the River Stone Re...
ListenPolitical Panel: Election week four from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Our panel of political watchers will join us to go over the past four weeks of the election campaign, as well as what their predictions are for Monday night.
ListenGarden Walks: part one from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Fredericton Botanic Gardens are home to some of the most elusive flora and fauna in the capital city. Our producer Danielle McCreadie took a walk through the gardens recently with long-time vol...
ListenBird Talk: Grand Manan (once again) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Our birder Alain Clavette was back in his happy place recently- Grand Manan! He joins us to talk about all the birds he saw.
ListenYouth Panel from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We hear what the young people in this province are thinking about heading into election day from two university students: Luc Cormier and Olivia Rowinski.
ListenMunicipal Tax Reform from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
New Brunswick's mayors are asking for a larger share of property taxes from provincial coffers. They say withholding this money is holding cities back and restricting growth in the provincial econo...
ListenScience East: Scent Science from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Michael Edwards with Science East is back for the science of scents - part two!
ListenLeaders Interviews: Mackenzie Thomason from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The election is ticking along - and it's time you heard from the leaders of the five political parties. Our colleague Harry Forestell has been doing one-on-one interviews with them all over the nex...
ListenInquiry Call from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Indigenous community in New Brunswick is renewing its call for an independent and Indigenous-led inquiry into systemic racism. We'll hear from St. Mary's First Nation Chief Alan Polchies, on t...
ListenLeaders Interviews: Kris Austin from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The election is ticking along - and it's time you heard from the leaders of the five political parties. Our colleague Harry Forestell will be doing one-on-one interviews with them all over the next...
ListenClinic 554 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The CBC's Robert Jones joins us to discuss the Clinic 554 controversy, and the ongoing fight to increase access to reproductive healthcare in this province.
ListenBack to School from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We talk to two parents - Allison Butcher in Sackville and Jill Holden in Saint John - on how the first day back to school went today, and what their hopes are for this school year.
ListenCommunity Man from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
30-year-old Halifax city councillor Lindell Smith has been giving back to the community since he was 12. We talk with Lindell about his commitment to making a difference in his city.
ListenKitchen Party from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Who doesn't love an old-fashioned Maritime Kitchen Party? We'll hear from one woman who took the music online, and created a virtual community that brings joy to people's lives.
ListenThalidomide Fight from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Noella Hebert is 52 years old, lives in St Louis de Kent and she is one of three people in New Brunswick fighting for government compensation as victims of thalidomide. Host Colleen Kits Goguen che...
ListenGifts from the Heart from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Making a difference on Prince Edward Island: host Colleen Kitts-Goguen meets Betty Bag - a 74-year-old retired nurse who devotes her time to helping Islanders in need through her non-profit Gifts f...
ListenHealing House from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The St Mary's First Nation in Fredericton is helping people with addictions rebuild their lives, thanks to a new after-care treatment home. St. Mary's First Nation council member Evan Sacobie spoke...
ListenBird Talk: Bird App from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Our dear birder Alain Clavette connected with a New Brunswick birder living on the other side of the world, who has created a new bird-watching app.
ListenPolitical Panel: Election week three from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Our political panel joins us to talk about the ongoing election campaign. They'll share thoughts on last night's debate, and talk about the key ridings they're watching.
ListenNational Parks column: Salmon recovery from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We wrap up our National Parks series in Fundy Park today with a conversation about its salmon recovery program.
ListenEurasian Water-Milfoil from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
An invasive plant species that can choke out other plants and change fish habitat has been found in Belleisle Bay. We get the details on the spread of Eurasian Water-Milfoil from the Invasive Speci...
ListenProvincial Finances from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Economist Herb Emery says no matter what political party is elected, there will be an economic challenge in New Brunswick.
ListenLeaders Interviews: David Coon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The CBC's Harry Forestell speaks with Green Party Leader David Coon ahead of election day.
ListenReturn to university from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
As students return to campus, Mount Allison University president Jean-Paul Boudreau talks about what the new year will look like.
ListenRespectful Workplace Week from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Respectful Workplace Week goes virtual. We'll hear all about the slate of workplace-related webinars scheduled from conflict management consultant Nicole Smith.
ListenLeaders Interviews: Blaine Higgs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The election is ticking along - and it's time you heard from the leaders of the five political parties. Our colleague Harry Forestell will be doing one-on-one interviews with them all over the next...
ListenAtlantic Wildlife Institute: Eager eagles from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Not one, not two, but three eagles were returned to the wild recently. Pam Novak with the Atlantic Wildlife Institute will share their story with us.
ListenMusic Spotlight: Theresa Malenfant from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
New Brunswick's Queen of the Blues is heading for St. Andrews. Theresa Malenfant is playing a show on Minister's Island with Scott Medford. We talked to her about the performance, and how the pande...
ListenPlatform promises: Healthcare from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We talk healthcare access with former hospital CEO Ken McGeorge, and what he sees as priorities for the politicians in this election campaign.
ListenLeaders Interviews: Kevin Vickers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The election is ticking along - and it's time you heard from the leaders of the five political parties. Our colleague Harry Forestell will be doing one-on-one interviews with them all over the next...
ListenCooking column: Shrimp from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Karen Mersereau with Hotel Paulin shares her shrimp tips: where to find them, how to cook them, and more.
ListenBecca's Bike Ride from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today would have been Becca Schofield's 21st birthday. For the past 21 days, her dad Darren has been biking 21 km each day, as a way to honour his late daughter. He wrapped up his last ride earlier...
ListenCell phone film challenge from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
You can do just about anything with a cell phone these days, including - apparently - shooting a short film! We get the details about a new challenge from the New Brunswick Film Co-op.
ListenSummer Reads: Romance from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week on our summer reads column, we chat with a librarian at the Saint John Free Public Library about her romance recommendations.
ListenPlatform priorities: climate change from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Climate change is a big issue for many people this election cycle. We'll speak with the executive director of the Conservation Council Lois Corbett about what she sees as the policy priorities on t...
ListenHow To Vote from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The first Advance poll is just 5 days away and voter information cards are in the mail. We'll talk about voting with the province's chief electoral officer Kim Poffenroth.
ListenFlourish Fest from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Festivals are finding a way forward even under trying circumstances. The latest is Fredericton's Flourish Festival. Organizers had to shift their plans for spring, but they've put together a mix of...
ListenRidings to watch from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Our political affairs reporter Jacques Poitras joins us to go over what ridings he's paying close attention to this election - and what ones you should probably pay attention to as well.
ListenPolitical Panel: election campaign week two from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Our political panel joins us to go over the highlights of week two on the election campaign trail.
ListenNational Parks: Mi'kmaq history from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On our National Parks column this week, we talk to the Indigenous Affairs Advisor at Kouchibouguac National Park Kenny Francis about the park's rich Mi'kmaq history, and what they're doing to make ...
ListenBird Talk: Blue herons from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Our birder Alain Clavette will tell us all about some young little blue herons recently spotted in the province.
ListenSeniors issues from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Cecile Cassista with the Coalition for Seniors will join us to talk about how to increase voting access for seniors, and what issues she'd like to see the provincial government tackle when it comes...
ListenCycle NB: Keep on cycling! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Chris Foster with Velo NB joins us for his last cycling column of the summer. He tells us all about how to keep cycling, even when the weather turns a bit chilly.
ListenHomegrown: Agricultural Alliance from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Our homegrown guest this week is Lisa Ashworth with the Agricultural Alliance. She'll tell us all about how farmers have fared this summer, and what's on her wishlist this election cycle.
ListenFlag Football from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
High school football will look a little different this year. There will be no tackles. Only flags.
ListenAnimal camouflage from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Animals use camouflage to escape the notice of predators. Michael Edwards of Science East has been looking at new research on camouflage involving markings that look like eyes.
ListenLightning strike from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Musician Christian Kit Goguen had a close call on Tuesday. Lightning struck nearby and shocked him, but he's feeling fine now.
ListenSummer Reads: Books for teens from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Everyone needs a good book. Today on our Summer Reads column, we'll talk about books for teens.
ListenStudent votes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Elections NB has decided to forgo campus polling stations this year, a decision that's receiving push-back from students in the province. We'll hear from the director of the New Brunswick Student A...
ListenCooking Column: Blueberries from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Karen Mersereau with Hotel Paulin joins us to talk about what's fresh in New Brunswick. Today's recipes make her feel a little blue...berry!
ListenDisability election promises from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We'll talk to Haley Flaro with Ability NB on what issues she'd like to see the government take seriously when it comes to people with disabilities, and how to increase voting accessibility.
ListenDr. Russell & Mask etiquette from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
School is just over two weeks away, and parents and students are gearing up for a very different year. To go over proper mask etiquette while in the school building, the province's chief medical of...
ListenBeirut update from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It's been nearly a month since the blast in Beirut that killed more than 200 people and injuring thousands. Now many are homeless, hospitals are crowded and supplies are needed. We checked back in ...
ListenBird Talk: Grand Manan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Our Birder Alain Clavette was in his happy place this week - Grand Manan! He tells us all about the trip today.
ListenPolitical Panel: Week 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We're bringing our political panel back a bit earlier than usual today to go over week one of the election campaign.
ListenParks NB: Roosevelt Campobello International Park from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Over the summer we've been focusing on what's happening behind the scenes at New Brunswick's two national parks. This week though we're going to check in with the good folks at the Roosevelt Campob...
ListenSea glass hunting from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It might not be ideal beach weather this weekend, but it is apparently the perfect weather for sea-glass hunting. We talk to Crystal Richard, a self-proclaimed seaglass expert, about her top tips f...
ListenEat Local Challenge from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A cooperative in the province's northeast is asking people to eat as local as possible this week. They're trying to tackle issues of food security. We'll get the details from nutritionist Stephanie...
ListenJohnson's Mills recovery from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The interpretive Centre at Johnsons Mills has been closed for months. The semi-palmated sandpipers are still there of course...but not the visitors - meaning the site has gotten no donations. Andre...
ListenCycle NB: Atlantic Bubble cycling from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We've been talking about cycling all summer with Chris Foster of Velo NB. Mostly he's pointed us toward some terrific New Brunswick trails. Today he's branching out into the Atlantic bubble to high...
ListenHomegrown: Apple Orchards from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On Homegrown this week, we're heading to an apple orchard in Memramcook --they're the ones that make the legendary Scow cider -- to find out how this summer's drought has affected their crop.
ListenKV Players go virtual from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The show must go on...line! Suzanne Yerxa will join us to talk about the KV Players' virtual concert series.
ListenSelf-directed learning from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Back to school is going to look a lot different for high school students this year, with the news that they might not be in the classroom every day, and will take charge of their own education. One...
ListenMental health from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Christa Baldwin with the Canadian Mental Health Association of New Brunswick says mental health care has been historically underfunded in the province, and it's something she hopes the next governm...
ListenCooking Column: Holy Chow! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Karen Mersereau with Hotel Paulin has some quick and easy pickle recipes including a freezer chow chow!
ListenCFL fans crushed from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We spoke with two CFL fans from Quispamsis - Conrad and Sally Brock - about the decision to cancel the upcoming season.
ListenQuality Block Party from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Quality Block Party in Saint John had to cancel its spring events, but they have a pair of shows coming up in an unusual place for them - the Imperial. We'll get the details from one of the fes...
ListenBlaine Higgs on election call from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Premier Blaine Higgs joins us to talk about his controversial decision to call a provincial election during a pandemic.
ListenSummer Reads: Science Fiction from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Everyone needs a good book - This week on our Summer Reads column we'll talk to librarian Daniel Teed at the Saint John Free Public Library about his sci-fi recommendations.
Listen#ByYoungBuyLocal from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A Moncton-based business organization is putting local shops and services front and centre this holiday season. We'll learn more about the #ByYoungBuyLocal initiative from organizer Patrick Richard.
ListenRural Internet from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
As we weather COVID-19, there are renewed calls to improve internet service in rural New Brunswick. We hear from the non-profit group i-Valley that helps communities figure out how to do that.
ListenBird Talk: November and Nine Years from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
There's just something about November that makes for a good time for birding. Our dear birder Alain Clavette will join us with some tape from a recent outing - plus we celebrate an anniversary!
ListenHomegrown: Winterizing your gardens from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today on Homegrown we talk about how to prep your gardens and store your harvests for the winter months with gardening expert Alison Juta from Greener Village.
ListenMy Song Is My Name from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We hear all about a new documentary celebrating Indigenous musicians in New Brunswick from director Tim Rayne. The episode airs on CBC Gem on Friday.
ListenMrs. Dunsters expands from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Mrs. Dunsters is planning on expanding in a big way with a new $4.5 million bakery facility in Moncton. We get more details from co-owner and co-CEO Blair Hyslop.
ListenFestival International du Cinema Francophone En Acadie from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
An international francophone film festival launches Thursday in Moncton. Most of the events will be held online - but there will be a few in person screenings as well. We got the details on what to...
ListenDragon's Den from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Country Liberty takes on the Dragon's Den. The founder of the New Brunswick lifestyle brand will be on the CBC pitch show on Thursday. We'll speak with Sawyer Hannay about the experience.
ListenArchives: Remembrance Day from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today, we head to the provincial archives to learn about how communities in this province celebrated on Armistice Day - signaling the end of the First World War 102 years ago.
ListenHay Shortage from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The lack of rain this summer is still having affects on farmers in New Brunswick. It seems there's so little hay available to support livestock, farmers are looking to sell some of their cows. We'l...
ListenAddiction Support from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ensemble Moncton has started a new online support group for families affected by addiction. We'll get the details from executive director Debby Warren.
ListenBird Talk: young birders from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Alain Clavette takes us on a birding excursion with a 13 year old who's nearly as passionate as Alain! As you know, that's saying something.
ListenOnline Craft Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
There will be fewer holiday craft shows this year, and they are a huge source of income for many makers. Tamara Kelly-Beckett figured out a way to put the experience online and help crafters like h...
ListenTorah Kachur: Hunters and Gatherers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Our science columnist looks at new research that changes our understanding of traditional gender roles in early societies.
ListenTransit Debrief from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The CBC's Bob Jones will join us to break down new money for New Brunswick's transit system, as well as why the province missed out on some federal funding.
ListenGoodbye Ronnie from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
One half of the delightful MacLean brothers duo - who were staples on CBC Morningside back in the day- has passed away. We hear all about Ronnie MacLean from someone who worked closely with him.
ListenBreast Density from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Women who get a mammogram in New Brunswick will now get new information about breast density - a piece of information that lets you know how susceptible you are to getting breast cancer. It's an im...
ListenScience East: murder hornets! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Michael Edwards with Science East joins us today to talk about the so-called murder hornets terrorizing the West Coast.
ListenWhat's the deal with Maine? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We check in with poli-sci prof at the University of Maine Mark Brewer about how the federal election has played out south of the border.
ListenSilver Wave Fest from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Silver Wave Film Festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary this week! There are some 50 films for festival-goers to see, and you don't even need to leave home to do it.
ListenSpecial Care homes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Yesterday on the show, we heard concerns from someone who went to work at the Manoir de la Vallee in Atholville to help with the outbreak there last spring. Now, the Special Care Homes Association ...
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