Information Morning Fredericton is your window on the community every weekday morning, from 5:55 to 8:37 on CBC Radio One, the news and stories of our lives in your city and around the province; keeping you informed and engaged.
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.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 42 seconds
Beaverbrook's latest art exhibit
John Leroux talks about a new exhibit at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery. It features the work of contemporary photographer Edward Burtynsky. His photography straddles the line between nature and industry and the new
exhibit features photographs ranging from a clear cut in Vancouver to oil refineries in Saint John.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 41 seconds
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."
1/1/1 • 15 minutes, 7 seconds
New chair of Human Rights Commission
Phylomène Zangio has a history of advocating for the rights of women and minorities in New Brunswick. Last week, she became the new chair of the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 13 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 33 seconds
Local political scientist on Policy 713
Changes to Policy 713 lead to a memorable afternoon of dissent within the Higgs government with several ministers and MLAs refraining from question period. Political scientist Jamie Gillies joins the show to speak on the brinkmanship and its implications.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 41 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 11 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 7 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 20 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 16 minutes, 35 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 38 seconds
Barn breath
Fredericton artist Ann Manuel has built a secret world, an art installation called Breath. Julia Wright dropped in for a look.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 6 seconds
Hailey Quirks
Saint John author Sophie Eruokwu spoke with Khalil Akhtar about her newest publication Hailey Quirks and the Great Charity Race.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 6 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 51 seconds
Medical column - Sleep
Canadians are shifting back to regular schedules at work, school and sleep. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dr. Peter Lin about how to improve your sleep health.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 8 seconds
New Exec. Director, new vision for Prov. Exhibition
Jeanne Armstrong spoke to the new executive director of the New Brunswick Provincial Exhibition, Jeff McCarthy, and he shared his vision for the organization, and the Exhibition Grounds in Fredericton.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 17 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 16 minutes, 18 seconds
Hippo spotted in Fredericton
There's a life-size hippo hanging at Killarney Park's duck pond this summer. Jean Hudson joins the show to share the idea behind the new art installation and how Harold the Hippo came to be.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 41 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 16 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 19 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 27 seconds
Officers' Square update
Jeanne Armstrong met with Sean Lee from the City of Fredericton to get an update on the Officers' Square revitalization project. There's a race against the clock to have it ready in time for the Harvest Music Festival.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 49 seconds
A growing city
Fredericton is growing at a quick clip. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to two residents in some of the fastest-growing parts of the city to hear how their neighbourhoods have evolved, and what services are still missing.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 59 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 43 seconds
Rebellion over Policy 713
Eight PC rebels and sixteen Liberal MLAs don't seem sure how to push Premier Blaine Higgs to bend on Policy 713. CBC's Jacques Poitras outlines what rules of the legislature could come into play.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 30 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 15 minutes, 33 seconds
Brothers and artists
As part of This is the Future, we meet Tristan Grant's brother Chris, he's a visual artist who uses his work to explain his experience with schizophrenia.
1/1/1 • 20 minutes, 51 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 45 seconds
Fiddles on the Tobique
A beloved festival returns.... Fiddles on the Tobique will be back on the river on Canada Day after a long, pandemic pause. A few things have changed since the last event in 2019. Vanessa Blanch spoke with organizer Thomas Argue about its history and what's new this year.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 5 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 11 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 11 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 54 seconds
Fundraiser hopes
Khalil Akhtar dropped by Bernice McNaughton High School in Moncton to meet a group of high school teachers aiming to land on Family Feud Canada.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 38 seconds
COVID and back to school
Dr. Alana Newman shares tips for parents on preparing for a fall and winter that will likely be busy with respiratory illness.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 44 seconds
Body 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,
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 7 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 7 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 5 seconds
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 involved in the research to evaluate its potential.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 51 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 19 seconds
Gardening phone-in
Amy Cleveland answers all your gardening questions.
1/1/1 • 16 minutes, 51 seconds
North American Indigenous Games
Sports and culture are a big part of the games, but so is language. Tristan Grant spoke to Zane Sylliboy, he's from Eskasoni First Nation and is working in Halifax as a communications specialist for the games.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 5 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 55 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 15 minutes, 17 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 55 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes
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.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 8 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 8 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 15 minutes, 24 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 16 minutes, 56 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 11 seconds
Tale of two ships
Jonna Brewer brings us the story of a special presentation tonight in Bathurst. A tale of two ships, the Phantom Ship and the Squando.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 44 seconds
Medical column - sweat
Health columnist Dr. Raj Bhardwaj explains the science of sweat, and how to control it.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 53 seconds
Rez Famous
Talon Simon from Elsipogtog First Nation is an entrepreneur who started his own clothing line with a positive message. Tristan Grant sat down with his friend to get the story behind 'Rez Famous".
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 42 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 39 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 54 seconds
Neurodiverse students
For children who need extra support at school, what can parents do before and during the school year? Jeanne Armstrong spoke with Alyson Schafer, a family counsellor and author, about how parents can advocate for the success of neurodiverse students.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 33 seconds
Teacher note
Teachers can have a big impact on their students --their words can inspire for a lifetime. Vanessa Blanch spoke with local journalist Bill Hunt about a note from a teacher that changed his life.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 42 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 16 seconds
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. Khalil Akhtar spoke to economist Richard Saillant about what it means and what we can expect.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 30 seconds
Garden Growing with George Scott
George Scott of Scott's Nursery joins the show for a phone in. George answers all things gardening from keeping raspberries bushes healthy to the best practices on diluting compost.
1/1/1 • 16 minutes, 46 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 6 seconds
Swift ticket hoopla
Polly Hamilton and her aunt Kate Tower are two lucky Swifties. They picked up tickets last week for the Taylor Swift concert in Toronto next fall.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 50 seconds
New NBTA president
Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Peter Lagacy, the new president of the New Brunswick Teachers Association about priorities for the year ahead, as teachers and students head back to the classroom,
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 38 seconds
Gardening phone-in
Bob Osborne answers your gardening questions this week.
1/1/1 • 16 minutes, 30 seconds
The Full Monty 25 years later
Movie reviewer Rebekah Chasse sampled the new series The Full Monty to see if it lives up to the movie of the same name from the 90's. The series catches up with the same characters 25 years later.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 43 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 23 seconds
Fredertcion Playhouse for sale
The City of Fredericton gave an update on the cost of a new preforming arts center. Mayor Kate Rogers joins the show to talk about the rising cost of the project and what will happen to the old Playhouse.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 28 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 29 seconds
Gov't Mule coming to Harvest
Atlanta, Georgia's Gov't Mule plays the Harvest Music Festival straight off of a world tour of their 12th studio album - Peace...Like a River. Jeanne Armstrong spoke with the group's Grammy-award winning guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Warren Haynes.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 31 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 32 seconds
Climate 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.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 5 seconds
Retired teacher on Policy 713
The province's child and youth advocate, Kelly Lamrock calls on the Higgs government to restore Policy 713 and its specific protections for students. Former teacher and co-founder of Pride in Education Gail Costello, reacts to Lamrock's report and how the changes to Policy 713 could affect the trust between teachers and students.
1/1/1 • 16 minutes, 25 seconds
N.B. politics
Dorothy Shephard is the second Minister to resign from Premier Higgs' cabinet in less than a year. Vanessa Blanch spoke with the first, former education minister Dominic Cardy.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 35 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 52 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 36 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 48 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 19 seconds
Barn 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.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 10 seconds
Joni Mitchell's headlining concert
Two Fredericton music lovers travelled to Washington State to be a part of Joni Mitchell's first show in more than two decades. Emma Chevarie and Sylvia Reentovich share their concert experience and what Joni's music means to them.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 23 seconds
PC party rebellion
Are the days numbered for Blaine Higgs as leader of New Brunswick's PC party? Jeanne Armstrong spoke to two party members who say it's time for the Premier to take a final bow. John Williston, a regional vice-president with the party, and Brian Harquail, former PC party president and one of the people who signed the letter calling for Higgs to resign.
1/1/1 • 15 minutes, 21 seconds
NB's female motorcycle musketeers
Three biker women from New Brunswick are getting their kicks on Route 66 with an epic motorcycle journey across 14 states and 7 provinces. They join the show to share what type of reactions they're receiving and the bike trouble they faced.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 25 seconds
Do'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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 41 seconds
DEC 713 changes
School district education councils are making changes to their policies, to rebuke those proposed by the province for Policy 713. Jeanne Armstron spoke to Kristin Cavoukian with the Anglophone East district education council.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 10 seconds
Poutine rapee
Food is a big part of Acadian Day celebrations. Colleen Kitts-Goguen spoke to Brian Cormier about the Acadian Poutine rapee.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 45 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 12 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 8 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 35 seconds
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 Palmater calls it fear mongering.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 14 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 23 seconds
175 and beyond
Marking Fredericton's 175th by looking at the future. What kind of Fredericton will exist 175 years from now? Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Mayor Kate Rogers.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 13 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 45 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 59 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 52 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 42 seconds
School year wraps up
As the school year draws to a close, teachers are feeling a lot of uncertainty heading into the summer vacation. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to NBTA president Connie Keating.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 37 seconds
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?
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 23 seconds
Barbie 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 Jeanne Armstrong went looking for the biggest fan of Barbie in the province. She found Lee Dugas.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 11 seconds
Indian Braves created by N.B. film-makers
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.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 28 seconds
Phragmites
A giant species of grass is taking over marshland in southeastern New Brunswick. Khalil Akhtar takes 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.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 47 seconds
'The guest whisperer' retires
Shaun Waters is an award winning journalist, a hard working chase producer and valued member of the Information Morning team, and he's retiring.
1/1/1 • 18 minutes, 52 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 33 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 58 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 45 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 15 minutes, 47 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 38 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 20 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 44 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 25 seconds
Sunset future
Jeanne Armstrong spoke to David Walker of Sunset U-Pick, about the difficulties they're having selling the business.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 30 seconds
Monitoring the monarchs
We 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.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 9 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 20 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 16 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 49 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 9 seconds
Learning Language
Statistics Canada says the number of people speaking their mother tongue has continued to decline, but there was an increase in the number of people learning their Indigenous language. Tristan Grant spoke to Darrah Beaver, a language leader and academic at Neqotkuk First Nation.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 49 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 38 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 12 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 58 seconds
Higgs' 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.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 39 seconds
COVID-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.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 59 seconds
Support for Higgs
Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Jordan Manzer, he sits on the board of directors for the Carleton York PC Riding Association, and says Premier Blaine Higgs has his full support.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 33 seconds
Gardening phone-in
George Scott answers your gardening questions.
1/1/1 • 16 minutes, 3 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 50 seconds
Save the Playhouse
A group of heritage advocates says it's worried about the city replacing the current Playhouse on Queen Street, without considering the historical value. Vanessa Blanch spoke to Jeremy Mouat with Fredericton Heritage Trust.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 24 seconds
Child protection
Karissa Donkin brings us the story of a disturbing case of child abuse and problems underlying with the child protection system in New Brunswick. She spoke to Shawna Morton, a front-line child in care social worker and president of the union representing front-line child protection staff.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 1 second
Psychologists on 713
The union representing school psychologists and social workers says changes to the policy protecting LGBTQ students in New Brunswick force those employees to violate human rights. It's filed two grievances with the province. Union president Susie Proulx-Daigle spoke with Vanessa Blanch.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 36 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 48 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 31 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 14 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 32 seconds
Medical column - Safety in the water
Khalil Akhtar spoke to Dr. Raj Bhardwaj about lowering the risk of drowning, one of the leading causes of accidental death in Canada, for both adults and children.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 19 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 4 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 59 seconds
Visual artist
Tristan Grant spoke to Emma Hassencahl-Perley, a well known visual artist in Fredericton. She is the Indigenous curator at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 37 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 34 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 9 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 56 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 10 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 21 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 28 seconds
NB theatre designer has died
New Brunswick's theatre community is remembering Patrick Clark, a much loved set and costume designer who died on Saturday. His close friend Ilkay Silk talks about his legacy and shares stories about his talents and why he was in demand in this province and across the country.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 17 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 39 seconds
Elsipogtog pride
Love is love in Elsipogtog First Nation. CBC's Oscar Baker III spoke to people there celebrating Pride month.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 29 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 16 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 15 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 13 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 28 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 35 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 23 seconds
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. This 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.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 7 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 59 seconds
Newcomers reflect on their move to Fredericton
Two women, one from Afghanistan, the other from Israel, share their stories about why they call Fredericton home, and what it was like getting settled in the city.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 29 seconds
Medical column - Testosterone replacement therapy
A recent study may finally answer long-standing questions about the safety of testosterone replacement therapy for men. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to hHealth columnist Dr Christopher Labos.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 40 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 13 seconds
At The Table - Fredericton
Mark Osborne is 44 years old and never graduated high school. After 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.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 33 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 58 seconds
Medical column - Leprosy
Health columnist Dr. Raj Bhardwaj explains why leprosy is back in the news in Florida.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 13 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 21 seconds
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."
1/1/1 • 15 minutes, 7 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 59 seconds
Homeless in Fredericton
Jeanne 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.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 56 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 18 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 8 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 37 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 4 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 34 seconds
Fredericton's francophone community
As more immigrants arrive in Fredericton, its Francophone culture is changing and diversifying. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to the director of the Centre communautaire Sainte-Anne, the hub for all things Francophone in our city.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 26 seconds
Climate change affecting ocean 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.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 37 seconds
Fredericton councillor on an affordable housing strategy
It might be time Fredericton hires a full-time heritage officer, at least that's what some city councilors have suggested. Councillor Jason LeJeune joins the show to speak on the city's affordable housing strategy following a mid term report.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 56 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 10 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 43 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 6 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 34 seconds
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 Robbie, Akiko and Hannah Robertson, Stacey Stairs, and Kelly Cooper.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 51 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 4 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 20 seconds
NB politicians on Policy 713
A review of Policy 713 and the changes announced last week have led to a revolt of PC ministers and MLAs. Meanwhile the Green Party leader says it's time for the premier to resign and the leader of the opposition wants the changes to the policy reversed. Susan Holt and David Coon speak with Jeanne Armstrong on Policy 713 and what concerns them going forward.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 15 seconds
Rise in real-estate interest rates
How will last week's rise in interest rates impact potential buyers, sellers and mortgage holders? Michele Morris, president of the Fredericton Real Estate Board, joins the show to talk on the market and how this impacts New Brunswickers.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 16 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 50 seconds
Avery's Law
Jeanne Armstrong spoke to organ recipient Kristen Wheaton-Clayton about her experience and what this new law, which makes organ and tissue donation automatic, means for individuals needing transplants.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 46 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 45 seconds
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
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 7 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 34 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 53 seconds
TV series based on Len and Cub: A Queer History
A book that documents the secret relationship between two young men in the early 1900's in rural New Brunswick is being developed into a six-part television series. Jeanne talks to the co-author of the book Meredith Batt about the story behind Len and Cub: A Queer History, and what it means to have the support of Page Boy Productions.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 42 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 56 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 5 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 35 seconds
Intersection of art and graffiti
A veteran Ottawa artist in N.B. to discuss where graffiti and art intersect and how his own rebellious graffiti art project gave him new life as an artist.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 23 seconds
Horror film Brooklyn 45
Movie reviewer Rebekah Chasse wanted to find out if Brooklyn 45 lives up to expectations of making its main characters scarier than the spirits that haunt them. Rebekah Chasse joins the show to share her thoughts on the film and where it ranks on the "scare o meter."
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 19 seconds
Carr shuffled out of cabinet
Premier Blaine Higgs rewards MLAs for their loyalty, and dumps two Ministers who veered from that path. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to one of them, Jeff Carr, MLA for New Maryland-Sunbury.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 31 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 28 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 8 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 11 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 5 seconds
Fredericton Regional Aquatic Centre
Good news for swimmers as Fredericton is one step closer to the long awaited aquatic centre. President Chris Ramsey of the Fredericton Regional Aquatic Centre gives an update on the pool's location and the rising costs affecting the project.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 37 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 6 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 9 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 10 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 7 seconds
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.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 29 seconds
Kids lunches
It's a challenge to create healthy meals, accommodate picky eaters, and stay within the grocery budget. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to mother of three Jenna Morton, about how she plans to save money making lunches this school year.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 41 seconds
Corn maze
The Hunter Brothers Farm's annual corn maze opens this weekend. This year the maze pays homage to a couple of Canadian music icons. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Chip Hunter about the attraction in Florenceville-Bristol.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 23 seconds
Pharmacy clinics
We check in with Anne Marie Picone with the N.B. Pharmacists' Association for an update on the pilot project launched last month to set up Pharmacist Care Clinics in the province.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 45 seconds
Student housing
UNB student Eric Cimic shares his story about what he calls a horrific rental experience last year. He's talking about it to shed light on the challenges students have finding affordable housing in Fredericton.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 14 seconds
Free Harvest
There are lots of free shows at Fredericton's Harvest Music Festival. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to music columnist Emma Chevarie about her recommendations on exploring the festival for free this week.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 7 seconds
Edmundston sculptures
The City Hall in Edmundston looks more than a little different these days. After 40 years, six giant wooden sculptures have been dismantled due to safety concerns. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to the Mayor of Edmundston, Eric Marquis, about the story behind the sculptures and its artists, and what's next.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 55 seconds
How to live while you are leaving
Writer Sheree Fitch and her husband Gilles Plante have an everlasting love - and a big challenge ahead. In this new documentary, Myfanwy Davies traces the couple's journey through early-onset Alzheimers.
1/1/1 • 25 minutes, 14 seconds
Burnout in kids
Kids are back to school, and many after-school activities are back in full swing too. That can fill up your children's schedule pretty quickly. Michael Ungar is a professor at Dalhousie University and an expert in resiliency. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to him about spotting burnout in children.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 45 seconds
Forced rehab
The province is working on legislation that would force people with extreme addictions into treatment. We heard from Public Safety Minister Kris Austin about why he thinks such a law is necessary. Then Jeanne Armstrong spoke to law professor Kerri Froc, who has a lot of questions about this approach.
1/1/1 • 16 minutes, 51 seconds
Student housing
Trying to find affordable housing has proven to be a struggle for students across the province.
Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Eric Weissman, an assistant professor at UNBSJ, about his research into housing precarity, and why he considers it a form of homelessness.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 28 seconds
DEC meeting
District Education Councils are seeking legal advice on whether they can sue the province over changes to Policy 713. Anglophone West's DEC just had its meetings this weekend. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to chairperson Thomas Geburt about those discussions.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 16 seconds
NB EMO hurricane update
The province is preparing for hurricane Lee, expected to hit this weekend. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Geoffrey Downey from New Brunswick's Emergency Measures Organization.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 41 seconds
Trail safety
The Fredericton Trails Coalition is asking people what they think of the city's trails. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to the coalition's president, Andre Arseneault.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 26 seconds
Medical column - Vascular disease
Vascular diseases affect millions of Canadians. But what are they? And how can we reduce our risk of developing these conditions? We ask Dr. Peter Lin.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 55 seconds
Booster confusion
To wait or not to wait. There's some confusion around when it’s best to get your next COVID-19 booster. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Kerry Bowman, professor of bioethics and global health at the University of Toronto.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 42 seconds
Criminal negligence case
Jeanne Armstrong spoke to CBC's Aidan Cox about a criminal negligence case in the death of a teenager in Fredericton. He's been covering the court case.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 20 seconds
Drug addiction program
As New Brunswick considers legislation that could make drug users subject to involuntary treatment, a city in Massachusetts has taken a more hands-on approach, but with some similarities to New Brunswick's proposal. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Gloucester Chief of Police, Ed Conley.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 55 seconds
Hurricane prep
We start off with a detailed forecast of the wind and rain we can expect from Hurricane Lee from CBC Meteorologist Tina Simpkin. Then we check in with NB Power spokesperson Dominique Couture to find out how NB Power is preparing for the storm. We also brought Fredericton Fire Chief Dwayne Killingbeck into the studio to get an update on the city's storm preparations, and where you can find help if you need it.
1/1/1 • 17 minutes, 39 seconds
ER crisis
It's been called a crisis in emergency departments across the country. But will a meeting between the health care community and politicians yield any results? Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dr. Mike Howlett.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 20 seconds
Drug rehab
New Brunswick is considering a policy that will force people with extreme drug addictions into rehab. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Steve Colwell and Justice Fidler, two people who have struggled with drug addiction, for their thoughts on how that would work in the real world.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 53 seconds
Harvest Music festival update
With Fredericton getting ready for the impacts of Hurricane Lee, the Harvest Music festival might be hitting some snags. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to the music director for the festival, Brent Staeben.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 47 seconds
Kingsbrae clean up
Kingsbrae Garden in Saint Andrews was hit hard by post-tropical storm Lee. Mayor Brad Henderson joins us to talk about cleanup efforts in the garden, and around the town.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 39 seconds
Harm reduction expert on forced rehab
Backlash to proposed legislation that would force people into rehab is growing. Many experts warn it will do more harm than good. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to criminologist Jamie Livingston, who has penned an open letter to the Higgs government.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 15 seconds
EMO update
Hurricane Lee hit the region as a post-tropical storm over the weekend bringing high winds and heavy rain. We checked in with Fredericton Fire Chief, and head of the city's Emergency Measures organization, Dwayne Killingbeck.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 10 seconds
Cancelled Harvest show
Post-tropical storm Lee's impending arrival forced the cancellation of all Saturday shows at Fredericton's Harvest Music Festival. El Tata was looking forward to his Harvest debut, and was one of the performers affected.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 59 seconds
Harvest after Lee
We check in with Brent Staeben, music director of the Harvest Music Festival, about the difficult decision to cancel Saturday's performances, and what happens next.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 48 seconds
Paying it forward
Power crews from New Brunswick headed to Maine last weekend to help restore power after post-tropical storm Lee swept through. When they stopped to eat at a restaurant in Scarborough, the local patrons let those crews know just how thankful they were for their work. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to restaurant manager Jillian St. Lewis.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 38 seconds
Student enrolment
Jeanne Armstrong spoke to David McTimoney, Superintendent at the Anglophone West School District, about student enrolment numbers for this school year.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 48 seconds
PWHL draft
It's been an uphill battle with many stops and starts, but the first ever Professional Women's Hockey League is up and running. The six teams picked their players Monday. Karissa Donkin was at the draft and she joined us to talk about the historic moment.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 25 seconds
175 Rose garden
It's all coming up roses as Fredericton gets set for a 175th anniversary garden project in the city's Botanic Garden. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Steve Heard with the Fredericton Botanic Garden to get the details.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 8 seconds
Effect of cancellations on the music industry
The changing climate is having an effect on everything from landscapes to music festivals. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Erin Benjamin, CEO of the Canadian Live Music Association, to find out how the industry is managing.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 50 seconds
Valdy coming to town
Valdy has been rock and rolling for about 50 years and crisscrossing the country to connect with Canadians. He'll be in Fredericton on Wednesday.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 12 seconds
Harvest help
Brent Staeben joined us to explain what Harvest organizers have decided to do for people who had tickets to last Saturday's shows after events were cancelled because of Post Tropical storm Lee.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 59 seconds
Apartment fire
Fredericton fire crews battled a serious fire on the city's north side yesterday afternoon. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to the department's fire chief, Dwayne Killingbeck.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 8 seconds
New political party
A new federal political party is in the works, with New Brunswick MLA Dominic Cardy as interim leader. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to him about plans for the Canadian Future Party.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 36 seconds
Language Matters
Carolyn Higgins is a local writer who penned an essay that has made CBC's Nonfiction prize longlist. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to her about her essay "Language Matters".
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 5 seconds
India/Canada visa fallout
Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Ketan Raval, a Canadian caught in the diplomatic crossfire, as India suspends its visa services in Canada. Then we speak to Lori Turnbull, a political scientist at Dalhousie University, about the consequences for Canada.
1/1/1 • 15 minutes, 10 seconds
Irish rose
Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Marilyn Driscoll with the Irish Canadian Cultural Association in Fredericton to find out more about that special rose bush Steve Heard mentioned yesterday, coming to the Botanic Garden's 175th anniversary rose garden this weekend.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 17 seconds
Milestones and momentos
Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Chelsey Goulding from Kings Landing about an event this weekend around the importance of heirlooms.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 50 seconds
Erin Brooks investigation
The investigation into the disappearance of Erin Brooks continues. She was last seen December 27th, 2021. Her family is still looking for answers. Her mother Laurie Brooks and sister Amy Paul spoke to CBC journalist Aidan Cox.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 34 seconds
Beaverbrook Art Gallery - Hatem Aly
John Leroux is back to talk about one of the main exhibits at the Beaverbrook
Art Gallery featuring the illustrations of Hatem Aly.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 12 seconds
Moose season starts
s moose season gets underway in the province, Jeanne Armstrong checked in with biologist Dwayne Sabine with Natural Resources about the health of the moose population.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 40 seconds
12 Neighbours growing pains Part 1
12 Neighbours is building a whole new community from the ground up. Now that they have more than 70 homes, Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Marcel LeBrun about the challenges and growing pains the community has faced, and where they go from here.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 2 seconds
Longer residency
Jeanne Armstrong spoke to family physician Dr. Will Stymiest about the pros and cons of extending residency programs for family medicine.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 34 seconds
Clark Street tenants
The apartment fire on the North side of Fredericton last week left 110 people without homes. Those tenants now have to figure out what's next, and where they're going to live. Prapti Bamaniya spoke to three of those people, Valerie Joyce Jewett, Holly Goulding and Sarah White, as they gathered at Christ Central Church.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 27 seconds
Preparing for byelections
Municipal byelections will be held in 12 communities around New Brunswick in October. Nominations close this Friday. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to chief electoral officer, Kim Poffenroth.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 1 second
12 Neighbours growing pains, Part 2
Part 2 of Jeanne Armstrong's conversation with Marcel Lebrun about the growth of the 12 Neighbours housing project.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 6 seconds
Where to get COVID test kits
COVID-19 is still circulating in the province. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Melanie Langille from NB Lung about how to get test kits.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 10 seconds
Kings Of Their Own Ocean
Author Karen Pinchin takes us into the fascinating world of bluefin tuna, and the persistent, years-long work of fishers and researchers to tag the tuna and track their movements, and what that work can tell us about the state of the sea. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Karen Pinchin about her new book, Kings Of Their Own Ocean,
1/1/1 • 17 minutes, 3 seconds
EV strategy Fredericton
Some people are a bit hesitant to make the switch to an electric vehicle, and the City of Fredericton wants to collect those concerns in a survey. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Jillian Hudgins, an environmental strategist with the City of Fredericton.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 40 seconds
12 Neighbours growing pains, Part 3
This week, we have been talking about the 12 Neighbours tiny home community in Fredericton.
This morning, we meet one of the residents, Samantha Seymour. She shares what her experience has been in the 12 Neighbours community.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 27 seconds
Medical column - Dr. Peter Lin
Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dr. Peter Lin about how to keep your home healthy when a family member gets sick.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 25 seconds
Marking Truth and Reconciliation Day
Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Emily Paul from Pabineau First Nation. When Emily noticed her school wasn't closed and classes were scheduled on Truth and Reconciliation Day, she wrote a letter to the president of UNB, and got results.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 57 seconds
Fiscal update
Jeanne Armstrong spoke to economist Richard Saillant about N.B. 's surplus of $1.01 billion for fiscal 2022-23.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 7 seconds
Oromocto SPCA
The Oromocto SPCA says the number of people surrendering their pets has been growing. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to executive director Tracy Marcotullio.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 31 seconds
Healing walk
Orange shirts filled the Bill Thorpe bridge in Fredericton yesterday morning to honour children who were forced to attend residential schools.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 13 seconds
Making hay
All this good weather is giving farmers another chance to make hay. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to farmer Zach Vanthournout from EZ Acres Farm about how the weather has affected the hayfield.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 40 seconds
State of the province - David Coon
It's looking more and more like Premier Blaine Higgs will call an early election. This week, we're inviting the leaders of the provincial parties to talk about the state of the province. This morning Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Green Party leader, David Coon.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 55 seconds
Medical column - Peptic ulcer
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band have postponed their remaining 2023 tour dates until next year as The Boss recovers from peptic ulcer disease. Dr. Peter Lin explains more about the condition.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 20 seconds
Vigod lecture
The Rising Tides of Antisemitism in Canada. That's the title of a lecture by Michael Levitt happening at St. Thomas University tomorrow night. He's President and CEO of Friends of the Simon Wiesenthal Center.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 23 seconds
New medical society president
Dr. Paula Keating is the newly appointed President of the New Brunswick Medical Society. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to her about priorities during her term.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 48 seconds
Honeycrisp season
Juicy, crispy, and sweet. That's how some New Brunswickers describe honeycrisp apples. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Chuck Everett from Everett Family Orchard.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 25 seconds
Hosting homeless
A Frederictonian had extra room in his house, so he decided to help out a man and his son who were precariously housed. The province won't give him a rent supplement for that, and he wants to see those rules change. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Joshua Daigle.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 31 seconds
Playhouse Preview - Casting Off
Tim Yerxa gives us a Playhouse preview that features circus as conversation.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 42 seconds
Court delays affecting families
New Brunswick's Chief Justice is warning of increased delays in the court system. Vacant judicial positions and underused Case Management Masters means family court cases can take years to be heard. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to lawyer David Lutz.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 51 seconds
Updated COVID-19 vaccines available
You can start booking appointments for the updated COVID-19 vaccine next Friday. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to pharmacist Greg MacFarlane in Nackawic.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 15 seconds
Cost of Thanksgiving
Cooking a traditional Thanksgiving dinner is going to cost more this year. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Janet Music about ways you can enjoy the holiday without letting costs gobble up your budget.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 44 seconds
Election scenarios
They don't like the prospect of an early election, but if it were called, would they run as PCs? And would the party allow them? With all this speculation around a fall election, Jeanne Armstrong spoke to the CBC's Jacques Poitras about the scenarios that could unfold over the coming days and weeks.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 17 seconds
Whales in the Bay of Fundy
It was a thrill for whale watchers and naturalists, seeing 4 North Atlantic Right Whales in the Bay of Fundy this week. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Philip Hamilton, a researcher from the New England Aquarium, about the sighting.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 28 seconds
Soccer team
Saint Mary's Academy in Edmundston has a soccer team for the first time in 15 years. It's made up of 20 boys and girls from 12 different countries. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Kevin Topolniski, one of the coaches.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 56 seconds
State of the province - Susan Holt
Jeanne Armstrong spoke to N.B. Liberal party leader Susan Holt about the prospect of her first provincial election.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 9 seconds
Cemetery graffiti
Volunteers are working hard to restore headstones that were vandalized last week at Forest Hill Cemetery. CBC's Prapti Bamaniya caught up with Bill Henwood and Jayne Denton.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 2 seconds
Israel declares 'complete seige' of Gaza
It was a weekend that changed the Middle East. Hamas militants' killing of hundreds of Israeli civilians has put Israel on a war footing against Gaza, retaliating with missile attacks killing hundreds of civilians there. Jeanne Armstrong got an update from Aurel Braun, a political scientist at University of Toronto.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 4 seconds
Election talk
What's at stake for Blaine Higgs and his Progressive Conservatives if the premier decides on an early election? Jeanne Armstrong checked in with our political watchers Jamie Gillies and Erin Crandall.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 58 seconds
Climate tax credit
New Brunswickers will get a double tax credit this month as part of the Climate Action Incentive Payment. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to climate expert Maria Panezi about how that money could be used to lower our individual carbon footprints.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 42 seconds
Retail theft
More and more businesses are hiring security services to deter thefts. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Jim Cormier to find out how the Retail Council of Canada is working to find solutions and ease the impact this is having on their members.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 29 seconds
Eating disorder treatment
A UNB researcher says there are a lot of gaps in New Brunswick for people with eating disorders. Emilie Lacroix tells us about her findings, and her efforts to improve care within the province.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 10 seconds
Aging school using portable toilets
Because of the aging infrastructure at Devon Middle School some students will be using portable toilets outside the school. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Adam Harris whose daughter attends the school.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 4 seconds
Old burial grounds
There are more than 800 headstones in Fredericton's Old Burial Grounds downtown, and the city is painstakingly restoring every one of them. Jeanne Armstrong met with Mike Walker to get a sense of the scope of the work, then Robyn Lacey spoke about her assessment of the graves and report to the city.
1/1/1 • 19 minutes, 23 seconds
Road construction update
All the road construction around the city has Frederictonians itching for an update on projects. CBC's Prapti Bamaniya caught up with city engineer Melissa Steeves.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 35 seconds
Remembering Molly Demma
Honouring the life and the gifts of well known Fredericton volunteer, Molly Demma. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Emma Chevarie who knew her well.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 2 seconds
Changes to USports scholarship funding
Canada's governing body for university sports is changing how it gives out scholarships. UNB's director of athletics Jeff Speedy gives us the run down on changes.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 8 seconds
Coaster derby
Derby karts whizzed down MacKay drive this Sunday as the University of New Brunswick hosted its 47th annual coaster derby. Prapti Bamaniya caught up with the engineering students at the races.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 54 seconds
Clark St. fire tenant update
We hear from one of the people left homeless by that apartment building fire in Fredericton and the challenges she has faced to retrieve some belongings.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 32 seconds
Kids and cannabis
It's been 5 years since cannabis legalization in this country. We look at how parents of teenagers are dealing with their kids' cannabis use.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 24 seconds
Clean Energy
New Brunswick and Nova Scotia are forging ahead with energy sharing plans, to help decarbonize electricity grids by 2030. What's in those plans? Jeanne Armstrong spoke to climate expert Moe Qureshi.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 31 seconds
Literacy rates
The latest provincial education assessments show a decline in reading levels for Anglophone students in Grades 4, 6 and 9. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to teacher Rebecca Halliday about the latest results, and what it will take to improve literacy scores.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 5 seconds
Get off the Bus concerts
From booking band's in high school to a career in the music industry and back again. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Joe Bamford about his life's work.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 44 seconds
Mary Pratt biography
If you head to the Beaverbrook and walk downstairs, you'll see one of the most important Mary Pratt paintings she ever did, Supper Table. Jeanne Armstrong took a Beaverbrook tour with Mount Allison professor and author Anne Koval, to talk about her new Mary Pratt biography, and the paintings featured within it.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 10 seconds
Tenant's rights
What are a tenant's rights when their apartment is in a building that burns down? The CBC's
Mia Urqhart has been digging into that and shares what she found out.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 58 seconds
Playhouse Preview - The Birds
Alfred Hitchcock and Symphony New Brunswick, that's the intriguing pairing happening at the Playhouse next week.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 28 seconds
Mary Pratt series - Karelia Couch
We dive into another Mary Pratt painting on display at the Beaverbrook, Karelia Couch, also featured in Anne Koval's new biography about the Fredericton-born painter.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 19 seconds
Medical column - Thymus
Research in the journal "Immunity and Ageing" offers some insight into how our bodies build our immune responses. Dr. Peter Lin explains, and also considers what might be possible to support our health in the future.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 38 seconds
Cannabis education
This week marks the 5th anniversary of the legalization of cannabis. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Vaughan Dowie, CEO of Pine River Institute, about the education campaign that was geared toward helping youth understand the dangers.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 6 seconds
Music NB awards
Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Emma Chevarie about the winners at last night's Prix Music NB Awards in Moncton.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 41 seconds
Mary Pratt series - The Dining Room With A Red Rug
Mary Pratt's painting, The Dining Room With a Red Rug, pictures a room in the house Mary grew up in on Waterloo Row. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to the painter's biographer Anne Koval about Mary's love of her hometown and why she gravitated towards the colour red.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 55 seconds
Mary Pratt series - This is Donna
At the Beaverbrook, it's a painting that towers over you , and the woman featured in it has a fierce expression. Who is the mysterious woman who appears again and again in Mary Pratt's paintings? Anne Koval tells me more about Donna Meaney, and her symbolism in Mary's works.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 25 seconds
Mural at the Beaverbrook
Graffiti meets Indigenous art and the east coast. Prapti Bamaniya spoke to Percy Sacobie and Noah McDonough, two artists painting a new mural at the Beaverbrook Art gallery.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 8 seconds
Cannabis business
It has been five years since cannabis became legal, and a new industry was born. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to reporter Solomon Israel for a look at how the legal trade in marijuana is doing.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes
NBEX plans
It's 31 acres of prime real estate in downtown Fredericton. So what should the city do with it? There was an open house on Sunday to get ideas from residents.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 11 seconds
Shrinkflation
Not even trick-or-treaters are safe from "shrinkflation." Jeanne Armstrong spoke to food researcher Sylvain Charlebois about why those mini Halloween treats are getting even smaller.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 52 seconds
Landlord judge
New rules to protect tenants in New Brunswick are hitting a legal snag. A judge recently issued a decision that sides with landlords. Thing is, that same judge - in addition to her duties on the bench - is also a landlord. Host Jeanne Armstrong spoke with the CBC’s Robert Jones.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 7 seconds
Literary Cocktails
Better late than never. It wasn't until later in life that Fredericton's own Lisa Alward decided to sit down in earnest to write fiction. And now at the age of 61 she's published her debut collection of short stories. It's called Cocktail.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 23 seconds
Quebec tuition hike
Quebec's decision to double university tuition for outsiders isn't sitting well with New Brunswick students. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Gabe Lacroix, he's in his second year at McGill and is worried about the impact it'll have.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 49 seconds
NBEX Development
The city of Fredericton is working with NBEX to redevelop the exhibition grounds. That includes the decision of removing the horse race track. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Mayor Kate Rogers.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 29 seconds
Tour of Clark St. building
An apartment fire on Fredericton's north side last month displaced about one hundred tenants. CBC's Mia Urquhart walked through what's left of the apartment building with the owner, Gabriel Elzayat.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 30 seconds
Ville cooperative closing
It's been 8 years since the Ville cooperative opened in Marysville, and now financial troubles have led to its closure. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Sally Ng, part of the management team of the community centre where the Ville is a tenant.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 24 seconds
Medical column - Red meat and Diabetes
Dr. Peter Lin explains the recent research from Harvard University that suggests eating red meat twice a week may increase your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 22 seconds
Death cafe
CBC's Myfanwy Davies and Prapti Bamaniya dropped into a recent death cafe to hear how people talk about the difficult subject of death and dying.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 42 seconds
Policy 713 on Higgs radar for 4 years
Premier Higgs has said part of the reason policy 713 came under review last spring was that parents weren't consulted ahead of its implementation. But government records obtained by CBC News reveal parents were part of the policy's development as far back as 4 years ago. CBC's Hadeel Ibrahim has the details.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 6 seconds
Health council report
Results from the latest student survey conducted by the New Brunswick Health Council show a growing percentage of young people are dealing with depression and anxiety. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to CEO Stephane Robichaud about those results.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 23 seconds
STU Chancellor's lecture - Naiomi Metallic
Naiomi Metallic is a lawyer from Listuguj Mi'gmaq First Nation, currently teaching at Dalhousie University. She's delivering a lecture at St. Thomas University tomorrow night called "Taking Back Our Law", about the revitalization of Indigenous peoples’ legal orders in Canada.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 43 seconds
Bumpy bridge
Drivers are furious about a new paving job on the Princess Margaret Bridge, and a trucking company owner says it's so bad he's instructed his employees not to drive across the bridge until it's fixed. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Ed Budovitch.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 25 seconds
Beaverbrook exhibit "Escape: Art From New Brunswick's Internment Camp"
Revisiting history through the art work of prisoners at the Ripples internment camp. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to John Leroux about several exhibits being unveiled this weekend.
1/1/1 • 15 minutes, 17 seconds
Lewiston shooting
Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Associated Press reporter Patrick Whittle, who has been covering events in Lewiston, Maine, which on Wednesday was the site of the worst mass shooting in the history of the state.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 30 seconds
Craft NB sale
Craft NB is hosting a sale at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery this weekend. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Kate Hunter.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 41 seconds
Home heating announcement
We get reaction to the government's announcement that it is pausing the carbon tax on home heating. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Louise Comeau with Re.Climate.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 34 seconds
Mr. Dressup documentary
Mr. Dressup was a Canadian TV icon. He entertained and inspired kids for almost 30 years on his show on CBC. Now a feature-length documentary is in the works. Rothesay's Mark Bishop is one of the people involved in it.
1/1/1 • 19 minutes
Playhouse preview
Tim Yerxa has the Playhouse preview about a show featuring two talented Canadian musicians. Dan Mangan and Aysanabee.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 56 seconds
Energy audit
The first step to heating your home as efficiently as possible, is getting an energy audit. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to energy advisor Jay Furey about some of the most common solutions to save you money, and keep you warmer.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 51 seconds
Indigenous identity
Who and how is someone Indigenous? Mi'kmaq lawyer Pam Palmater and Cecelia Brooks of Sitansisk react to the 5th Estate's story about Buffy Sainte Marie.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 36 seconds
Assessing the short term rental market
The province is trying to understand how short term rentals are impacting the housing market in New Brunswick. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dan Murphy with the Unions of Municipalities of New Brunswick.
1/1/1 • 17 minutes, 41 seconds
Three New Brunswickers appointed to Senate
Krista Ross, former CEO of the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce, is heading to the Red Chamber. She's one of three New Brunswickers appointed to the Senate yesterday.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 27 seconds
Medical column - Zoom brain
New research examines the brain activity of people when they communicate on video calls versus in person. Dr. Peter Lin explains what science tells us about your brain on Zoom.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 24 seconds
Atlantic storms intensify
It's not just your imagination, storms in the Atlantic are getting more intense, more quickly, at a higher rate. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Andra Garner, an assistant professor in the Department of Environmental Science at Rowan University in New Jersey.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 11 seconds
Navigating the rules around Medical Assistance in Dying
The number of MAiD deaths in Canada is on the rise. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to professor Tim Christie about what is needed to make sure medical assistance in dying is handled with professional integrity and with patient safety in mind.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 7 seconds
Hockey neck guards
The future of hockey safety is being questioned after a former UNB Reds defencemen slashed the throat of an opponent with his skate after a collision during a game. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Mike Eagles, a former NHL hockey player from New Brunswick.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 12 seconds
Keough paintings
A Tuberculosis diagnosis and one year of isolation in the early 1900's yielded art work now on display at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Bob Dallison and Terry Keough to get the fascinating story behind the Keough exhibit.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 18 seconds
Dr. Russell on pandemic response
New Brunswick's outgoing chief medical officer of health appeared at the legislature's public accounts committee meeting yesterday to answer questions about the pandemic response.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 16 seconds
Wills for the unwilling
Viola Pruss went to a Death Expo and spoke to lawyer Jody Lee White about having a will and a power of attorney plan in place.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 28 seconds
Lodhi Lecture - Behind Walls, Beyond Limits
Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Omar Alshogre ahead of his lecture tonight. He tells the story of being unjustly imprisoned in Syria when he was a teenager. He lived to share his experiences and is delivering the Lodhi Lecture at St. Thomas University.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 53 seconds
Silver Wave Film Festival
You can enjoy films by New Brunswick filmmakers, and films from around the world, in person or online at the Silver Wave Film Festival. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Cat Leblanc, one of the organizers.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 18 seconds
Misappropriating Indigenous culture
Identity goes hand in hand with credibility. So Dalhousie University put together a task force on Misappropriation of Indigenous Identity. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to the chair of the task force, Dr. Brent Young.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 28 seconds
Snow tires
That first snowfall is a warning to get your snow tires on. Do you have an appointment or are you having to wait? Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Charmaine Carvalho, owner of Elite Tires in Fredericton.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 56 seconds
Road construction
It's more than just an annoyance, months long construction on some of the city's main arteries is causing problems for drivers and businesses. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Bruce McCormack and Mike Babineau.
1/1/1 • 15 minutes
Students to help Pine Grove with Christmas display
Students at Leo Hayes high school are heading to Pine Grove nursing home to help repair some of the damages from a copper wire theft. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to the president of the nursing home foundation, Jim Gorham and the teacher organizing the trip, Joell Gallant.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 40 seconds
Northern lights photos
Taking photos of the night sky is tricky, but Fredericton photographer Brad Perry makes it look easy. We'll talk to him at the top of the show, to learn how he got some stunning shots of the northern lights over Fredericton Sunday night.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 45 seconds
NBIAA changes
Combining players for high school sports teams has caused a kerfuffle for some schools this fall. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Andy Clark, president of the New Brunswick Interscholastic Athletic Association, about the rules and what's changed.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 47 seconds
AI safety summit
World leaders and tech experts attended the world's first summit on how to regulate artificial intelligence. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to David Gerhard with the University of Manitoba about the conference and where AI oversight goes from here.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 41 seconds
Working people rely on food banks
According to the latest Food Bank Canada data, higher numbers of working people are relying on food banks than ever before. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to economist Herb Emery.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 39 seconds
Headstone cleanup
Many people in Fredericton were shocked and angered to hear about defaced headstones in October, with more than 20 spray-painted at Forest Hill Cemetery. Bill Henwood has been trying to repair them for a month now, we check in on his progress.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 17 seconds
Falkenstein's Wood Buffalo
Jeanne Armstrong spoke to playwright Len Falkenstein about his new play opening today at Theatre New Brunswick.
1/1/1 • 17 minutes, 51 seconds
Death doula
Death doulas are people who comfort and support people who are dying. CBC's Viola Pruss went to a Death Expo and spoke to Sheri Drake, a death doula in Fredericton.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 46 seconds
Hunger Report
With the cost of living on the rise, more Canadians than ever are using food banks. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Richard Matern, the director of research with Food Banks Canada, about the annual Hunger Count report that he authored, to get a sense of the numbers.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 45 seconds
Medical column - Dr. Peter Lin
Dr. Peter Lin tells us about a groundbreaking new treatment that uses gene-editing, with the potential to cure sickle cell disease, and it could soon get the greenlight for use in the U-S.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 9 seconds
New book on Portapique killings
It's been three and a half years since the mass shootings in Portapique Nova Scotia. The Mass Casualty Commission has since released its findings into the killings, but Dean Beeby worries those recommendations could fade into the background. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dean about his new book, Mass Murder, Police Mayhem - The Mass Casualty Commission: The Facts, The Findings and What Must Be Done.
1/1/1 • 15 minutes, 11 seconds
Murphy's Logic
He was a familiar presence in living rooms across the Maritimes every weeknight, for decades. Steve Murphy looks back on his long career in a new book, Murphy's Logic: Insights from 45 Years in the News Business.
1/1/1 • 15 minutes, 2 seconds
Pine Grove wired up
A copper wire theft threw a wrench into Pine Grove Nursing Home's annual festival of lights display last week. But community members, including some Leo Hayes High School students, rallied together to fix the damage.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 48 seconds
Copper wire theft
A year ago, the province passed amendments that were supposed to curb the thefts of catalytic converters and copper wire. But recent thefts show there's still some work to be done. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Ben Stickle. author of "Metal Scrappers and Thieves: Scavenging for Survival and Profit" about the scrap metal underworld.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 23 seconds
COVID update
'Tis the season for colds and flu, but there's also lots and lots of COVID-19 around. Infectious disease researcher, Tara Moriarty, gives us an update on COVID-19 activity in New Brunswick and beyond, and its implications.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 18 seconds
Mental health court
Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Mary Ann Campbell, a clinical psychologist and a professor at UNB SJ about the repeated calls for specialized mental health courts in Fredericton and Moncton, and how effective the courts are.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 55 seconds
Rural bank closures
Scotiabank is closing several branches across Atlantic Canada including rural New Brunswick. Clare MacKenzie spoke to Louis-Philippe Gauthier with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business about the impact that will have.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 5 seconds
Meta news ban
The publisher of the River Valley Sun, serving readers from Perth Andover to Nackawic, said Meta's move to block Canadian news has caused some damage. Clare MacKenzie spoke to Theresa Blackburn to hear how the paper has pivoted in the past few months.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 14 seconds
Wedding donation
Wedding guests gave $25,000 to student food programs, instead of gifts for the bride and groom. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Tanya McBride with one of those student programs.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 10 seconds
Heat pumps
Heat pumps are becoming more and more popular across Atlantic Canada, but it can be kind of overwhelming to get the ball rolling. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Justin Savoie from Trade Winds Eco-Energy Solutions for a crash course.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 47 seconds
Reclaiming language
A conference in Fredericton this weekend will examine some of the ways Wabanaki languages are being revived and taught to the next generation of speakers. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Natasha Simon, director of the Mi’kmaq-Wolastoqey centre at UNB, and Miigam'agan, the Elder in residence at St. Thomas University.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 30 seconds
Estate sales
As part of our death series, Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Karena Grace, the owner of a local business that helps with estate sales.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 4 seconds
RCMP adding officers
Corporal Hans Ouellette spoke to CBC reporter Aidan Cox yesterday about a plan to add RCMP officers in regions around the province. We hear part of that conversation, and then Jeanne Armstrong spoke to the mayor of Grand Lake, Kevin Nicklin.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 9 seconds
Crime data
The number of RCMP officers policing our province is going up, and despite reports from communities that property crime is worse than everm, criminology professor Michael Boudreau says data shows crime in this province is actually declining.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes
C-18 group
A group of alternative media outlets are taking action to counter the effects of the Online News Act. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Andre Goulet with Harbinger Media. He's one of the creators of Unrigged.ca
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 52 seconds
Remembering Faye Tidd
She was an institution in Oromocto. Faye Tidd, the longtime mayor of the town died last week. The current mayor Bob Powell, shared his memories of Faye Tidd.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 53 seconds
Wabanaki conference
Hundreds of attendees from everywhere in the Wabanaki homelands met at the Fredericton Convention Centre for an event called "The Language Will Weave Us Together." A weekend filled with music, conversations and speakers all to discuss revitalization of the Wabanaki languages. Information morning team, Myfanwy Davies and Prapti Bamaniya were there.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 40 seconds
Hub update
It was two months ago that New Brunswick's Social Development Minister said the plan was to open what it calls "out-of-the-cold hubs" in Fredericton, Moncton and Saint John. Warren Maddox, executive director of the Fredericton Homeless Shelters, isn't running the new hub - but he is part of the larger plan to keep people who are experiencing homelessness safe this winter. He sat down with the CBC's Aidan Cox.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 57 seconds
Literacy Kid Talk
Child and Youth Advocate Kelly Lamrock says nothing is more important than learning to read by the end of Grade 3, and in New Brunswick we're heading in the wrong direction.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 7 seconds
Vehicle thefts
We told you yesterday about a Moncton man who had his 1992 Honda Prelude stolen from his driveway. The number of car thefts in the Maritimes has been on the rise lately. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Brian Gast, VP of investigative services with Équité Association, about who's doing it, why it's rampant and how to prevent it.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 36 seconds
Medical column - Lack of deep sleep increases risk of dementia
Researchers have linked a lack of deep sleep in seniors to an increased risk of developing dementia. Dr. Christopher Labos unpacks a study recently published in the journal JAMA Neurology,
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 7 seconds
Recreation master plan
The city is working on a new Recreation and Leisure master plan and wants to know what Fredericton residents want. There was a public engagement workshop yesterday. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to discussion facilitator Jon Hack to get the highlights.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 39 seconds
Longtime executive housekeeper nominated for national award
Nancy Pederson has been working at the Crowne Plaza Lord Beaverbrook hotel for 51 years. She's made her mark on guests and staff, and has been nominated for a national employee of the year award. CBC's Prapti Bamaniya spoke to Nancy at the hotel.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 13 seconds
Urgent care clinic
Brookside mall has a new urgent treatment care centre. It opened on Monday and is already seeing a long line of patients at the door. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dr. Krishna Pulchan, chief of emergency medicine in Fredericton.
1/1/1 • 15 minutes, 41 seconds
Death Expo
Funerals don't always have to be sad. Jenn Carpenter-Gleim is with the Unitarian fellowship of Fredericton and plans non-traditional funerals.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 32 seconds
Deaccession
A painting Lord Beaverbrook gave the Art Gallery in Fredericton is now owned by a private art collector. It was auctioned this week by Sotheby's. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Tom Smart, director of the Beaverbrook Art Gallery about the process it goes through to sell and acquire paintings.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 13 seconds
New Brunswick birding
Three new bird species have been added to the official list of species observed in New Brunswick. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to birder Jim Wilson.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 7 seconds
Pricey whiskey
It's a record price tag for a bottle of whiskey, 2.7 million US dollars, and it has whiskey collectors talking. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to collector Frank Scott.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 58 seconds
NBEx AGM
The NBEx held its AGM over the weekend, and while some felt it was unremarkable and pretty standard stuff, others felt it was a rally for harness racers, and a turning away from the city's redevelopment plans. CBC's Aidan Cox spoke to a new NBEx member with concerns, and the NBEx board president.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 6 seconds
Beaverbrook Art Gallery architecture exhibit
A new architecture exhibit is on display at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to John Leroux about the story behind that exhibit.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 58 seconds
Feed a Family campaign
Food banks say they've seen a dramatic increase in the number of people reaching out for help. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Jane Buckley, who runs District 3 foodbanks, about how the rising cost of everything is affecting people in our communities.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 2 seconds
Racism report
The former commissioner on systemic racism for New Brunswick issued a report almost a year ago, with recommendations for how to eliminate racism in a number of areas. Manju Varma is wondering how long it'll take for the province to start to implement those recommendations.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 58 seconds
Literacy rates
43% of Grade 4 students scored "below appropriate achievement" on their English reading assessments in 2022-2023. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to education consultant Paul Bennett who says he's optimistic those scores will improve.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 39 seconds
Fredericton transit
A Fredericton city councillor has given up her car and is using the city's transit system to get around. CBC's Aidan Cox spoke to Cassandra Leblanc about her experience.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 9 seconds
Staring at the sun
There's some significant activity happening on the sun right now and some local amateur astronomers will be keeping a close eye. Chris Curwin of Astronomy By the Bay spoke with Jeanne Armstrong
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 21 seconds
Bridge delay
They'll cross that bridge when they get to it. People in Edmundston were looking forward to driving over the brand new international bridge to Maine by the end of the year. But there are delays now. Jeanne Armstrong spoke with Edmundston mayor Eric Marquis.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 20 seconds
The Nutcracker
Dance Fredericton's 'The Nutcracker' graces the stage this weekend in the capital city. Danielle McCreadie had a behind the scenes look at the hard work and trust that goes into creating the magic.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 49 seconds
Basketball record
A 20-year-old Fredericton basketball player scored the most points in a single U Sports basketball men's game in over 25 years this weekend. Jeanne Armstrong spoke with Malcolm Christie.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 22 seconds
Medical column - winter cold and flu
Winter and colder weather are a time when colds, flu and other respiratory illnesses are more common. House doctor Peter Lin brings an outlook on respiratory virus season this year for parts of the globe -- and closer to home here in Canada.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 34 seconds
Comfort food
When you think of comfort food, what comes to mind? For Fredericton Community Kitchens head chef Louis Cosman, it's the bacon his mother lovingly fried on a cast iron pan he still uses today. He spoke with Jeanne Armstrong.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 24 seconds
Violence app
iHeal is the name of a new app aimed at helping women who are experiencing intimate partner violence. Jeanne Armstrong spoke with Kelly Scott-Storey, co-lead of the app and professor of nursing at the University of New Brunswick.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 58 seconds
Playhouse preview
It's a festive time at the Playhouse and a busy one too. Dancing, music ...theatre. So many shows happening this month. Tim Yerxa spoke with Jeanne Armstrong.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 26 seconds
COVID variants
Two new COVID-19 variants are quickly gaining traction across Canada and are already dominant in New Brunswick. Jeanne Armstrong gets an update from epidemiologist Colin Furness.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 43 seconds
New and replacement schools announced
The province has announced it will spend more than $187 million on schools in the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Minister of education Bill Hogan about how the schools were chosen, and when the work will start.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 58 seconds
Death series - Gallery urns and pine caskets
In our continuing series on death and dying, we talk about urns and caskets. Viola Pruss visited a Death Cafe Fredericton, and spoke to Jeremy Burrill, who owns a business called Fiddlehead Casket Company, and Nikki Theriault with Gallery 78.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 7 seconds
New school projects
Population growth in the province brought high enrollment numbers to schools. To handle it, the government announced six major school projects including a few new schools to replace old ones. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Superintendent at Anglophone West School District, David McTimoney.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 22 seconds
Music column - Emma Chevarie
Steve and the Charlotte Street Ramblers is an eclectic mix of local musicians who are coming together for the second year to raise funds in support of local food banks. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Emma Chevarie about their upcoming concert.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 23 seconds
Christmas tree farm
Frederictonians are on the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree, and maybe a little earlier this year than most. Prapti Bamaniya visited Red-Robin Christmas Trees in Keswick Ridge.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 49 seconds
Education report
An education report released yesterday identifies ways to improve some chronic challenges in New Brunswick schools: classroom composition, student absenteeism and teaching french to anglophone students. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to two members of the committee that came up with the recommendations to find out what happens next. Tiffany Bastin is Assistant Deputy Minister in the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, and Ardith Shirley is the Executive Director of the New Brunswick Teachers Association.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 14 seconds
Spotify wrapped
Spotify wrapped is a snapshot of what users listened to for the whole year. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Fredericton musician Waylon Napadogan about what things look like if you're an artist.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 8 seconds
Woodstock food bank
Big customer base, new, bigger building, and even bigger hearts. We wanted to learn more about the team of volunteers at the Valley Food Bank in Woodstock, and why they do what they do. Jeanne Armstrong went to the food bank and spoke to Monica Grant.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 11 seconds
Living wage report
Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Heather Atcheson with the Saint John Human Development Council about what a living wage means in New Brunswick, and what it would take to get families to that point.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 10 seconds
School psychologists
The need for school psychologists is growing in New Brunswick, in a system already experiencing a shortage. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Mary Ann Campbell, a psychology professor and member of the executive council of the College of Psychologists of New Brunswick, about possible solutions.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 2 seconds
George Street Middle School replacement
Students, parents and teachers at George Street Middle school got the news last week that they're getting a new school. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Pamela Kitchen, a representative from the parent school support committee.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 15 seconds
Ironwood resource centre
For weeks, we were hearing hints about a community hub for the homeless in Fredericton. The Ironwood Resource Centre opened today. Jeanne Armstrong visited the facility and spoke to Lindsay Norcott, homelessness services manager at the John Howard Society, and April Sullivan, the new manager of Ironwood Resource Center.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 31 seconds
Fredericton Symphony Orchestra
The Fredericton Symphony Orchestra has been preparing for a big holiday show. Besides the traditional music of the season, it will feature artwork by Grade 3 students and a short story by David Adam Richards. Richard Hornsby is the orchestra's conductor.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 56 seconds
Lakeland Resource centre
For Loretta Curtis, it was a domino effect of events in her life that led her to the food bank. Jeanne Armstrong met with Loretta at the Lakeland Resource Centre in McAdam.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 53 seconds
Travel nurses
The provincial government is spending millions on travel nurses to cover a shortage of nurses here at home. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Paula Doucet, the president of the New Brunswick Nurses Union.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 49 seconds
Lakeland helps McAdam couple
After a couple in McAdam both suffered medical events that forced them out of work, they went to the Lakeland Resource Centre for help. We hear from one of the 3000 families that will benefit from the Feed a Family campaign this year.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 27 seconds
Book - Things That Matter, Part 1
Things that matter as we age is an intriguing premise for a new book. Co-editors Bill Randall and Matte Robinson join Jeanne Armstrong in the studio for an in depth conversation, this is part 1.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 44 seconds
Reflecting on Christine Sinclair's career
Christine Sinclair played her final game for Team Canada last night. The powerhouse soccer player visited Fredericton in 2017 and left her mark. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Lori Johnstone, a former national athlete and former provincial girls soccer coach.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 50 seconds
Medical column - Appendicitis
Appendicitis can be terribly painful, and terribly dangerous if it's not dealt with promptly. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dr. Peter Lin about the prevalence of, and treatment for this condition.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 23 seconds
Food bank's are there for all
McAdam's local food bank is small but mighty. It's a second-hand store, a sewing workshop, a gathering place, and a place of comfort for families. Jeanne Armstrong met with the head of the food bank, Crissy Thurber, who is a trusted friend and confidante to more than 60 families.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 53 seconds
Complex social issues moving to RSC's plate
Some Regional Service Commissions will soon be responsible for addressing complex social issues, like homelessness. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Andrew Black, president of the Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 27 seconds
Palliative care Part 1
As part of our series on death and dying, CBC's Viola Pruss had a conversation with Dr. Jennifer Gillis-Doyle, one of Fredericton's palliative care doctors.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 16 seconds
Road test delays
Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Sean Daly, the owner of a local driving school who has noticed longer delays than usual for getting behind the wheel at a testing centre.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 22 seconds
Crime stats
If you look at the numbers, the situation looks better this year in Fredericton when it comes
to property crime. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Fredericton Police Chief Martin Gaudet about the most recent crime statistics.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 43 seconds
Singing for Supper
This is the fourteenth year of Singing for Supper. That's an annual event where David Myles spends a few hours in malls in Saint John, Moncton and Fredericton to raise money to support local food banks.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 19 seconds
Travel nurses
The province spent millions on travel nurses in the past year. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Health Minister Bruce Fitch.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 24 seconds
Just Friends food bank in Stanley
The food bank in Stanley is more than just a food bank, it's a community hub. Jeanne Armstrong met with Pam Stanley, executive director at the centre.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 47 seconds
Yes, in my backyard
Jeanne Armstrong spoke to James Hughes, CEO and President of Old Brewery Mission in Montreal, about why we should be saying YIMBY to out of the cold shelters and homelessness organizations.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 37 seconds
Just Wondering about the pool project
Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Brett McRae, Executive Director of the Capital Region Service Commission to find out what's happening with the big Fredericton pool project.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 22 seconds
Feed a Family mugs
From lump of clay to holding your morning coffee, we get a behind the scenes look at how potter Maria Guevara makes the annual Feed a Family mugs.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 51 seconds
N.B.'s commissioner of official languages annual report
The province failed to take meaningful steps to improve equality between French and English when it changed the Official Languages Act, according to the province's official languages commissioner. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Shirley MacLean.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 17 seconds
Medical column - Long COVID
According to the latest data from Statistics Canada, about 1 in 9 adults in this country have experienced the long-term symptoms of a COVID-18 infection. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dr. Peter Lin about that, and what experts are learning about long COVID.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 55 seconds
Belonging advantage
A new report suggests Atlantic Canada has a secret weapon to attract business investment and it boils down to our sunny disposition. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Carole Lee Reinhardt, the Atlantic director for the Public Policy Forum.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 30 seconds
Latvia mission
Soldiers from CFB Gagetown will be joining NATO's operation in Latvia, and the country's ambassador to Canada is visiting the province this week to thank them for their service. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Ambassador Kaspars Ozoliņš.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 48 seconds
Math stats
Canadian teens are not doing as well at math as they were five years ago, according to a new international study. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Lucia Tramonte, a UNB professor who presented the study in Mongolia last week.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 44 seconds
Access denied
New Brunswick is one of the most secretive jurisdictions in Canada when it comes to access to public information. That's according to the Globe and Mail. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to investigative reporter Robyn Doolittle.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 25 seconds
Home for Christmas
A Christmas concert, called Home for Christmas, has a choir of 32 vocalists who will sing music that hasn't been performed in years. Prapti Bamaniya went to a rehearsal and spoke to co-directors Courtney and Tony LePage.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 11 seconds
Bread Monday's
Jeanne Armstrong dropped in to Greener Village and met up with Chef Yves Dechaine to find out all about Bread Monday's.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 12 seconds
Could the Dobie house relieve the housing crisis?
Dobie houses might be reappearing on our streets. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to housing expert Brad Cross about the federal government’s plan to issue pre-approved home designs.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 40 seconds
Fredericton business community making case for new school site
The Fredericton Chamber is urging the province to look at the Exhibition grounds site for a new school. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Morgan Peters, CEO of the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce, about why the business community thinks that location makes good business sense.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 50 seconds
Medical column - avoiding the ER
Dr. Peter Lin shares some tips on avoiding a trip to the emergency department over the holidays.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes
A grateful Faith Igogo marks one year in Fredericton
Faith Igogo and her husband are originally from Nigeria, and had built a life in Ukraine. Faith was studying remotely at UNB when war broke out in Ukraine. They made their way to the safety of Fredericton, and we checked in with Faith one year later.
1/1/1 • 16 minutes, 48 seconds
NB Power update
Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dominique Couture with NB Power about the power outages across the province, then we reached out to Mavis Doucette in Hanwell to hear about the challenges she's been facing without power.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 21 seconds
Life during a lengthy power outage
Many communities are having a tough time getting their power back as damage to lines was widespread during Monday's storm. Colleen Kitts-Goguen spoke to Dan Cleveland from Nashwaaksis to see how he's faring.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 46 seconds
Emmy winner
A Frederictonian brought home an Emmy this past weekend. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Mike Corey, the host of Uncharted Adventure.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 2 seconds
Grief and the holidays
In our continuing series on death and dying, we talk about how to cope with the grief of losing a loved one, or a death anniversary of a loved one this time of year. Colleen Kitts-Goguen spoke with Alison Lynch-Richard.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 3 seconds
Just Wondering: Candles
Today on Just Wondering - where did the Christmas tradition of displaying those candles in front windows come from?
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 34 seconds
Boxing Day dinner
Grieving a loss by paying it forward. A woman in Doaktown is organizing takeout meals for the homeless in Fredericton on Boxing Day -- the one year anniversary of the death of her brother, who struggled with homelessness and addiction.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 53 seconds
Personal finance in 2024
The holidays are over which means the credit card bills are soon to find their way into your mailbox. CBC's Mariam Mesbah spoke to personal finance expert Marissa Sollows about how to get better control of your finances in 2024.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 27 seconds
Health care in NB
As we flip the calendar to 2024, we look ahead to the biggest challenges, what's worked, and what hasn't. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dr. Fraser Mackay, he's a family physician and emergency care doctor working out of Saint John, Sussex and Charlotte County.
1/1/1 • 15 minutes, 11 seconds
Compassionate resolutions
A little kindness goes a long way. And that applies to New Year's Resolutions. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to psychologist Simon Sherry to get some advice on setting and sticking with your goals for 2024.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 40 seconds
Political Panel
New Brunswickers will head to the polls in 2024. So where should the provincial parties focus their efforts? Jeanne Armstrong spoke to political scientist Kristin Cavoukian and communications consultant Duncan Matheson.
1/1/1 • 16 minutes, 56 seconds
Playhouse preview - Whitehorse
Tim Yerxa tells us about the husband and wife duo, Whitehorse, coming to Fredericton in February.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 40 seconds
Backyard rink
Building a backyard rink can be a test of patience and require top notch planning skills but the memories can last a lifetime. Prapti Bamaniya caught up with Eric Moffat, a backyard rink enthusiast.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes
Syrian refugee feels backlash from civic engagement
Jacques Poitras has the story of a man who arrived in Canada as a Syrian refugee but whose position on a controversial issue in the province was not welcomed.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 58 seconds
ER trouble
Emergency rooms in the province were packed over the holidays, with long wait times and a shortage of beds and staff. Tim Brooks saw the challenges first hand at the DECH.
1/1/1 • 6 minutes, 36 seconds
PWHL opens
The puck has dropped on the inaugural season of the Professional Women's Hockey League. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to CBC Sports reporter Karissa Donkin to explain how we got here and the hopes for a successful women's league.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 36 seconds
Point In Time Count report
We dive into the latest numbers in the Point In Time Count report, released by the Saint John Human Development Council, which show a steep rise in homelessness in the province. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Greg Bishop.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 16 seconds
Family history
Thandiwe McCarthy is working on an anthology that's part history, part photo album, part poetry. He spoke to Jeanne Armstrong about the project he's working on to document the rich and complex history of Black families in New Brunswick.
1/1/1 • 15 minutes, 1 second
ER woes
Dr. Yogi Sehgal works in the ER at the Dr. Everett Chalmers hospital in Fredericton and describes the conditions and challenges during the holidays in a hospital over capacity and swamped with patients.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 8 seconds
Pizza fundraiser after loss of co-worker
After the death of a Fredericton man, a pizza joint is donating all its proceeds from yesterday to the family, bringing the community together. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to franchise owner Erica Vallis.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 20 seconds
Lack of snow postpones cross-country ski season
With just a dusting of snow on the ground, there's not enough for the cross country ski season to get started. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Nathalie Comeau, president of Wostawea ski club.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 20 seconds
24 resolutions for 2024
Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Emma Chevarie and Sharon Cattan about a New Year's Resolution project that is ambitious and fun with some accountability thrown in.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 13 seconds
Retired nurses
Between staff shortages and a surge in respiratory illnesses, the situation in ER's has been difficult. But it's not surprising to two retired nurses who have worked in the system. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Marg Milburn and Janet Matheson.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 38 seconds
Kenojuak Ashevak: Life and Legacy
Jeanne Armstrong spoke to William Huffman with West Baffin Co-Operative Ltd. about the never before seen drawings from one of Canada's finest Inuit artists coming to the Beaverbrook Art Gallery.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 41 seconds
The future of Lamont House
The city of Fredericton owns a historic downtown building that has been empty and boarded up for years. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Jason LeJeune, city councillor and spokesperson on heritage programs, about the future of Lamont House.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 28 seconds
Officers' Square project
Jeanne Armstrong dropped down to Officers' Square last week and spoke to Sean Lee and Richard Hall to get an update on the revitalization project. The rink is open but there is still work to do.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 34 seconds
UNB Food bank
The student union at the University of New Brunswick launched a new food bank last week. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to president of the union, Amanda Smith.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 51 seconds
ER Emergency
A former head of emergency medicine at the Saint John Regional Hospital talks about the current crunch in New Brunswick emergency departments, and what he sees as the way forward. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dr. Mike Howlett.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 12 seconds
Encampment fires
A local researcher who studies homelessness and addiction would like to see more resources put into making encampments safer. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Eric Weissman.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 48 seconds
Covid forecast
Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Tara Moriarty about the latest COVID-19 numbers in New Brunswick.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 57 seconds
Storytime for adults
Remember being a kid and hearing your parents read a story to you? Well, the Fredericton Public Library is bringing that feeling back to grownups. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Ryan Tapley from the Fredericton Public Library.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 50 seconds
New playhouse
Site preparation is underway for the new performing arts centre in downtown Fredericton. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Craig Leonard, president of the Fredericton Playhouse board of directors.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 32 seconds
Encampments
A lot of people living rough forgo the shelter bed for a sleeping bag in a tent. Should encampments be sanctioned? And what would it take to bring people out from the cold? Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Warren Maddox, executive director of the Fredericton Shelters.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 47 seconds
Medical column - Avoiding the ER
Canada's healthcare system is under strain, from staffing shortages and burnout, to an uptick in respiratory illnesses flooding emergency rooms. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dr. Peter Lin, who shared some tips on staying healthy this winter.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 8 seconds
Campbellton connection
Jeanne Armstrong digs into her own family tree and discovers roots in New Brunswick.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 24 seconds
New Brunswick music makers
Tristan Grant aka Wolf Castle is back! He brings us a conversation with Josh Bravener of the Hypochondriacs.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 47 seconds
Encampment concerns
A Fredericton outreach worker says he's concerned more deaths could happen at encampments, with people moving deeper into the woods to avoid detection. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Scott Earle.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 59 seconds
Looking for answers to homelessness
Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dr. Sara Davidson and Pat Carlson about what can be done to help people living rough, struggling with mental health and addiction issues.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 25 seconds
Bottle refunds
Redemption centres feeling the crunch during recycling transition.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 21 seconds
Blue Monday
Seasonal affective disorder coping strategies from mental health columnist Mark Henick.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 47 seconds
Hospital overcrowding
An update from Horizon Health doctor Fraser MacKay.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 6 seconds
Shivering Songs
The low-down on Fredericton's winter music fest from music columnist Emma Chevarie.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 51 seconds
Disability rate
The portion of New Brunswickers with a disability is growing faster than any other province.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 47 seconds
New non-profit helping sex assault victims
We're Here For You is raising money for kits of clothing and other essentials.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 46 seconds
Bed shortage
Seniors and nursing home staff weigh in on bed shortages related to hospital overcrowding.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 38 seconds
Ottawa report
Globe and Mail reporter Kristy Kirkup tees up the Foreign Interference Inquiry.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 9 seconds
Low salmon returns
Miramichi Salmon Association raises alarm and points finger at striped bass.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 5 seconds
Property assessments
CBC's Robert Jones on what's in store for N.B. tax bills.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 19 seconds
'Third-world' nursing in N.B.
Nurses say they're concerned about the safety of hospital patients and themselves.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 59 seconds
Grocery discounts
Food researcher Janet Music on the end of 50% off items at Loblaws.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 58 seconds
Playhouse preview
Executive director Tim Yerxa on The Pack Drumline and Classic Album Live's recreation of Supertramp: Crime of the Century.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 34 seconds
Mactaquac recovery
Park manager Kevin McWhirter says things are shaping up after December's big storm.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 24 seconds
Dr. Lin
Medical columnist, Dr. Peter Lin, on the health risks of extreme cold.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 55 seconds
Property taxes
Dan Murphy of the Union of the Municipalities of New Brunswick on the new assessments.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 43 seconds
Cafe passport
Spencer Campbell's fun way to explore N.B. coffee shops
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 38 seconds
Sleep divorce
CBC producer Julie Dupre on new science in support of solitary sleeping.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 21 seconds
Freaky photo find
Jeff Beairsto tells the story of a lost family photo that turned up in a remarkable way.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 12 seconds
Candidate vetting
UNB political scientist Donald Wright on the approval of a PC candidate with 'surprising' views.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 38 seconds
No-snow skiers
Coach Rien Meesters on creative training for alpine athletes.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 39 seconds
Almost impaled
Michael Roy of St-Quentin on his death-defying crash on a rural logging road.
1/1/1 • 5 minutes, 24 seconds
Frostival
The city's mid-winter festival looks to get Frederictonians out of the house and onto the ice. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Stacey Russell, manager of Fredericton Tourism about some of the events on the Frostival calendar this year.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 12 seconds
Sunday bus service
The city is planning to implement a different bus network for Sundays when Sunday service starts up this spring. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Bruce Grandy, chair of the city's mobility committee.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 24 seconds
Bell Aliant copper theft
Copper wire theft in New Brunswick is among the highest in Canada. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dana Lohnes, director of Field Operations for Atlantic Canada, to find out what's going on.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 27 seconds
Poet laureate
Jordan Trethewey is using poetry to tell the stories of the people he met in Fredericton. He's assembled that work into a book called, These are The People In Your Neighbourhood, published by Roadside Press.
1/1/1 • 15 minutes, 40 seconds
Solar eclipse
Fredericton is in the path of totality for the solar eclipse of April 2024. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to June MacDonald with the N.B. centre of the Royal Astronomical Society.
1/1/1 • 15 minutes, 15 seconds
Dental plan shortcomings
Economist David Macdonald on the 4.4 million Canadians not covered by the new national dental plan.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 53 seconds
International students cap
A federal cap on international students is now a reality, and for Atlantic Canada, the numbers are drastic. Will it have the intended effect? And can schools survive the potential cut in international tuition? Jeanne Armstrong spoke with Peter Halpin with the Association of Atlantic Universities.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 54 seconds
Referee shortage
Matthew Raiche of the YFC Elite Basketball Association on a need for more game officials.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 52 seconds
Remembering Norman Jewison
Remembering Norman Jewison. One of the people who reviewed movies on Information Morning Fredericton has a good story that says a lot about the Canadian director. Tony Sekulich spoke with Jeanne Armstrong.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 57 seconds
Women's dementia
Gillian Einstein on the impact of biological sex and gender roles on age-related brain health.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes
International student cap
UNB student Trilok Bawa on a 2-year reduction in undergraduate study permits.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 39 seconds
Calling all bus drivers
Every morning we hear of late or canceled school bus routes. Sometimes it is because of a lack
of drivers. Jeanne Armstrong spoke with Karen Green of Wapske, who drove a school bus for many years.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 16 seconds
Teacher retention
Researcher Ted McDonald on a new report showing only half of N.B. teaching grads work in the province.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 21 seconds
Family history
Mary's Dream - and now, Beth's Dream. 150 years ago, Beth Toole's great-grandmother was forbidden from following a dream to make it big as a singer in the Big Apple. It's a family story that shaped Beth's life, all these years later.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 43 seconds
Bus driver shortage
The wheels on the bus don't always go round and round. A shortage of bus drivers is causing school buses to be late or cancelled on a daily basis - throwing a wrench into families' schedules. Why is there a shortage and how do you fix it? Jeanne Armstrong spoke with Daniel Wishart the Manager of Transportation at Anglophone School District West.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 5 seconds
Jordan Trethewey
Fredericton's poet laureate, Jordan Trethewey is launching a book of poetry called “These are the People in Your Neighbourhood.” He reads three of them.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 58 seconds
Emergencies Act
The Liberal government was not justified in its use of the Emergencies Act. That's the headline from a Federal Court ruling this week. Jeanne Armstrong spoke with UNB law professor Kerri Froc about the ruling and what it means for any future use of the Act.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 8 seconds
Affordable housing
The city of Fredericton says it needs more housing and more affordable housing and now it has
money to do it. The federal government gave the city 10 million dollars this week. Jeanne Armstrong spoke with Mayor Kate Rogers.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 59 seconds
Out of the cold hub
Out of the cold shelters have opened across the province. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to the MLA for Fredericton South, David Coon, who says the warming centre at the Victoria Health Centre isn't doing what he thought it would.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 41 seconds
Housing Development
The city of Fredericton wants to build affordable housing and it wants to increase housing density but big developments aren't always welcome in established neighbourhoods. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to CBC's Aidan Cox about the clash between the need for housing and the wants of the community.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 24 seconds
Tennis champ
12 year old Renata Reut is making moves on the court as the provincial champion for her category. Our associate producer Prapti Bamaniya headed down to the courts to catch a glimpse of what it takes to be so good, so young.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 4 seconds
Surviving homelessness
Michael Bendis is living rough in Fredericton and dealt with a tent fire recently. He shared his story, and talked about what he deals with as a homeless man.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 21 seconds
Synagogue vigil
The night before International Holocaust Memorial day, the windows of the Fredericton synagogue were smashed. Over a hundred gathered for a vigil yesterday to support the community. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Julie Smith, she helped organize the vigil.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 43 seconds
A life-changing visit to New Brunswick
Shivering Songs brings music fans from all over the country, but also from the U.S. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Joe Ticotsky, an American who first visited the province to see Kathleen Edwards 10 years ago. The trip included a detour to Saint Andrews that led to a connection with high school basketball that would keep Joe coming back to the province.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 36 seconds
Wintergazing
Stargazers are headed to Mactaquac Park tonight for a winter stargazing event. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Caitlyn Robert with Nature NB to get the details.
1/1/1 • 7 minutes, 29 seconds
Lakeland Ridges Mayor quits
The municipality of Lakeland Ridges was formed in January of 2023. Since then it has fallen apart. The last time councillors met was May, and the province took over last August. Now, Tanya Cloutier resigned as mayor of the municipality. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to her about what's been happening.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 41 seconds
Ironwood homeless hub
Workers at the new Ironwood Resource Centre in Fredericton respond to concerns from a local MLA that some clients faced barriers when trying to access the new homeless hub, funded by Social Development. Jeanne Armstrong went to the centre and spoke to Lindsay Norcott with the John Howard Society, and April Sullivan, manager of the Ironwood Resource Centre.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 9 seconds
Rent bank
Hundreds of New Brunswickers have applied for help from the province's rent bank. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Tobin LeBlanc Haley with NB Coalition for Tenants Rights about how the program works.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 8 seconds
Strep A testing
A handful of pharmacies around New Brunswick are offering testing for strep. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Anne Marie Picone, interim executive director of the New Brunswick Pharmacists' Association.
1/1/1 • 11 minutes, 18 seconds
Strep A in N.B.
5 People have died in New Brunswick with Strep A so far this year. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to New Brunswick's Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Yves Leger.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 42 seconds
Playhouse preview - Les Hotesses d'Hilaire
Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Tim Yerxa about a Playhouse show with a mix of comedy and music.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 19 seconds
Medical column - Group A Strep
Invasive group A Strep infections are on the rise in Canada. How concerned should you be about it? Dr. Peter Lin explains what it is, what to watch for, and how to prevent catching it in the first place.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 35 seconds
Stories from the Family Tree
Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Cecelia Brooks from St. Mary's First Nation about one of her famous relatives.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 35 seconds
Pond hockey tournament cancelled
Thin ice forced organizers of the World Pond Hockey championship in Plaster Rock to cancel this year's tournament. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Danny Braun, one of the organizers of the event.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 44 seconds
A look at PACs
City staff are considering changes to Fredericton's planning advisory committee. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Stephen Chase, a former Fredericton City Councillor who served half a dozen years on the PAC committee.
1/1/1 • 12 minutes, 21 seconds
Coastal archaeology
Record levels of coastal erosion are threatening artifacts of thousands of years of human history, and we may never know how much has been lost. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to archaeologist Gabe Hrynick about how coastal erosion is creating a crisis for people whose job it is to preserve the past.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 47 seconds
Eclipse can be hazardous to the eyes
Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dr. Alexis Keeling about April's solar eclipse that's causing some schools in the province to end classes early that day. Keeling is an optometrist, and president of the New Brunswick Association of Optometrists, and wants everyone to know how to safely observe the eclipse and prevent eye damage.
1/1/1 • 8 minutes, 15 seconds
Annual championship cancelled
The World Pond Hockey Championship in Plaster Rock has been cancelled this year because of thin ice on the lake. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Tom Eagles, Mayor of the District of Tobique Valley, about the impacts of the cancellation on the village and surrounding areas.
1/1/1 • 9 minutes, 48 seconds
EUB hearings
Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Jenica Atwin, MP for Fredericton, who says energy regulators should cut the price of fuel given the cost of living right now.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 56 seconds
Dunn resigns
Cabinet Minister and MLA Arlene Dunn resigned from cabinet and says she's also quitting as a member of the legislature. The news came just hours after Minister Mike Holland announced he won't re-offer in the next election. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to our political watcher Erin Crandall and Jamie Gillies about what that all means for the PC Party and Premier Higgs.
1/1/1 • 15 minutes, 20 seconds
Craig's Auto demolished
We hear more about what's happening at Craig's Automotive on Woodstock Road. CBC's Jennifer Sweet was on site as the building came down, then Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Jason Lejeune, a city councillor and chair of the Economic Vitality Committee, about the future of the site.
1/1/1 • 10 minutes, 28 seconds
TUNB play
A play on stage this week at UNB examines the themes of a world revolving around cellphones. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Len Falkenstein, a professor at the University of New Brunswick in the Theatre department, and Sammy Cormier, one of the lead actors in the play, called Dead Man's Cell Phone.
1/1/1 • 13 minutes, 38 seconds
Singing Valentines
We meet the members of a barbershop quartet that is preparing to deliver musical love notes. The Wired4Sound barbershop quartet is made up of Deborah Smith, Chris Freeman, Jill Woodley and Rachel St. Laurent.
1/1/1 • 14 minutes, 31 seconds
Green comet
A green comet that hasn't been around for 50,000 years is passing by Earth, and you might be able to see it from your backyard. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to astronomer Chris Curwin.
• 9 minutes, 57 seconds
Homecare worker shortage
Input sought to help New Brunswickers age at home.
• 11 minutes, 51 seconds
Point Lepreau & OPG
What could a potential partnership between Point Lepreau and Ontario Power Generation mean for NB Power? Jeanne Armstrong spoke to the utility’s CEO Lori Clark.
• 16 minutes, 7 seconds
Moose video
Have you ever seen a moose shed its antlers? Thanks to a man in Plaster Rock, now you can. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Derek Burgoyne about the video he recently captured.
• 9 minutes, 12 seconds
Another COVID wave coming
N.B. threat level severe, says national forecaster
• 11 minutes, 21 seconds
Playhouse preview - The Last Waltz NB
Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Tim Yerxa about a tribute show paying homage to The Band's historic show held at the Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco, California in 1976.
• 12 minutes, 19 seconds
Kylie Fox
Tristan Grant talks music with the indie songstress from Saint John.
• 16 minutes, 35 seconds
Backyard tapping
Stephen Heard has tapped four sugar maples in his backyard and the sap is flowing. Jeanne Armstrong stopped by for a tour and a taste.
• 10 minutes, 56 seconds
Critical thinking in the classroom
We had a story on the show yesterday that raised the issue of critical thinking in students. Today, we hear more from Usha James, the director of the Critical Thinking Consortium.
• 10 minutes, 1 second
NHL card
Former NHL player and coach Ted Nolan is part of a new hockey deck highlighting the achievements of Indigenous players in the league.
• 12 minutes, 17 seconds
Warming centre woes
Fredericton's warming centre couldn't open on the weekend, then confronted more challenges on its second day of operation, and had to close. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to manager Joan Kingston.
• 6 minutes, 48 seconds
CBC Black changemaker
Fredericton poet Thandiwe McCarthy writes about what drives him and where he comes from. He shared another one of his poems, about finding inner peace and hope when everything around you seems turbulent.
• 4 minutes, 53 seconds
Jazz, and Living Roots music festivals
Fredericton's Living Roots festival has announced its lineup for the summer. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to organizer Eddie Young about that, and the city's new jazz festival.
• 9 minutes, 43 seconds
Medical column - penicillin allergies
Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dr. Christopher Labos about penicillin allergies, and why some experts think we should be retesting most people who believe they have one.
• 10 minutes, 48 seconds
Bourque parole
Eligibility versus right to parole. Criminal justice expert Michael Boudreau walks us through yesterday's parole decision for Justin Bourque.
• 8 minutes, 23 seconds
Asylum seekers in N.B.
New Brunswick's only refugee legal clinic says it may not be able to help all of the asylum seekers arriving in the province. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to executive director Olivia Huynh.
• 13 minutes, 4 seconds
Jail numbers
There's a new way of counting the number of people in jails. A change by the New Brunswick government makes the facilities seem more crowded than they actually are. Karissa Donkin has more on that story.
• 7 minutes, 11 seconds
Teacher turned author releases first book
A retired Fredericton teacher has published her first children's book. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Janet Robinson about Never Wake a Sleeping Nanny, and the role of grandmothers in children's lives.
• 6 minutes, 31 seconds
Beaverbrook Art Gallery - Together We Bloom
John Leroux is back to talk about one of the main exhibits at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery featuring handmade glass flowers.
• 10 minutes, 4 seconds
Medical column - Gene therapy
The future is here but still needs examining and strong safeguards, according to Dr, Peter Lin. He tells us all about gene therapy.
• 10 minutes, 47 seconds
New STU president
St. Thomas University will have a new president on July 1st, 2023. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Nauman Farooqi about his plans for the school.
• 10 minutes, 49 seconds
Medical column - Oral health link
Dr. Peter Lin takes a look at the relationship between oral health and our overall health, with a focus on our brains and hearts.
• 10 minutes, 16 seconds
Literacy Part 2
With low literacy scores, will a new way of teaching kids to read work? Today we hear more about the plan to switch from balanced literacy to the science of reading in New Brunswick classrooms.
• 15 minutes, 2 seconds
Arts centre architect
The designer discusses his vision for Fredericton's new performing arts centre.
• 13 minutes, 57 seconds
Toboggan championships
Fredericton's official toboggan team is heading to Maine this weekend to compete in the North American championships. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Barry Morrison.
• 11 minutes, 44 seconds
12 Neighbours funding
The 12 Neighbours Community will grow to almost 100 homes, thanks to a major investment. Vanessa Blanch spoke to Joan Kingston about what that means for Fredericton, and people in need of housing.
• 14 minutes, 20 seconds
Beaverbrook Art Gallery - Peter Powning
John Leroux is back to talk about one of the main exhibits at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, a retrospective of Peter Powning's work as a sculptor.
• 10 minutes, 31 seconds
Pediatrics update
Respiratory illnesses were putting a major strain on pediatrics departments at our hospitals before Christmas. Dr. Alana Newman is a neonatologist in Saint John and has an update on the situation.
• 9 minutes, 56 seconds
Music Column - Kyle Cunjak
Music columnist Tristan Grant interviews Kyle Cunjak, a working musician AND the head of an independent record label.
• 11 minutes, 24 seconds
Nurse practitioners
Nurse Practitioners make their case for joining the province's health care solution. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Chantal Ricard, president of NPNB.
• 10 minutes, 56 seconds
Black history banners
The stories of three ingenious New Brunswickers, including brothers who invented a snow plow for trains.
• 12 minutes, 45 seconds
Court backlog
An increase in crime in Moncton is causing problems for the court system. UNB law professor Janet Austin takes a look at why this is happening, and what it's going to take to stop the backlog.
• 10 minutes, 15 seconds
New drinking guidelines
Lead researcher unpacks new findings on alcohol risks.
• 11 minutes, 33 seconds
Storm prep
Get ready for snow, rain and strong winds. Looks like a winter mess is headed this way tonight and tomorrow. Jill Maepea is a warning preparedness meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada.
• 7 minutes, 11 seconds
Lost quilt
A sad twist to a tale of lost luggage. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Sarah Mulroney, a New Brunswick woman who has put out an urgent call for help to find a quilt top that she fears may be lost forever.
• 11 minutes, 30 seconds
Transit issues
How does the transit system in Fredericton compare to other communities across the country? And what might be stopping us from making it better? Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Nate Wallace, who's in charge of clean transportation with Environmental Defence.