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March 2010 Archives

Gas Guru

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Robert Jones has this week's prediction.


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Playhouse preview

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Tim Yerxa has a preview of the play 'Season's of Immigration.'

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Atcon's day in court

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Robbie Tozer's company Atcon, was placed in receivership. Reporter Alison Northcott has a report.

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Natural Gas

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Enbridge natural gas wants to increase the rates it charges customers in New Brunswick. We'll ask the province's public intervenor with the EUB what he thinks.

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Richard's last day

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Richard Robinson retired Friday March 26. Before leaving he sat down with Terry Seguin and talked about his 36 years at CBC.


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Important web sites

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Here are the web sites suggested by our financial watcher to find out if the investment you're thinkng about is real or too good to be true.

The New Brunswick Securities Commission
www.nbsc-cvmnb.ca or call 866-933-2222

Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada
www.iiroc.ca

Mutual Funds Dealers Association of Canada
www.mfda.ca


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Declaring war on an invader

Posted by Kevin Shaw

The New Brunswick salmon council is calling for extreme measures to keep smallmouth bass out of rivers.


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Protect your investments

Posted by Kevin Shaw


If it looks like a duck.. well, you know how that goes. Our business and financial watcher will be here to tell us how to keep up our guard against fraudsters.


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David Alward

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Conservative leader David Alward reacts to the failed NB power deal.


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Robert Jones

Posted by Kevin Shaw

The CBC's Robert Jones talks about the deal that wasn't - and, what went wrong with the agreement between NB Power, and Hydro Quebec.

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Shawn Graham

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Terry Seguin talks with Premier Shawn Graham about his decision to call off the deal with Hydro Quebec.


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Playhouse Preview

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Tim Yerxa introduces us to an artist who's music is decribed as speaking to the deepest part of the heart and soul.


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Just Wondering

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Today's question is from Jo-Anne Hemming. She is wondering about a Tim Hortons drive-through and traffic congestion.


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Real Life Science

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Professor Steven Heard is back with part two of Vaccines.

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Reaction to green house gas subsidy

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Terry Seguin talks with a UNB History Professor for his reaction to the Green house gas subsidy the Graham government is giving to 16 NB companies.

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Real Life Science

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Lining up was a real pain for many New Brunswickers last Fall, but it looks like it worked. Today on Real Life Science we have part one of vaccines.

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Traffic Plan

Posted by Kevin Shaw


The provincial government, the city and ADI sat down together yesterday and rolled out a plan to deal with traffic in Fredericton when the Princess Margaret Bridge closes this summer.

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Movie Reviewers

Posted by Kevin Shaw


A film about the Iraqi war...we'll find out if it hit the target for our movie reviewers Tony Sekulich and Rebekah Chasse.

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Fredericton summer traffic plans

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Plans have been made to minimize traffic disruptions during the closure of the Princess Margaret Bridge in Fredericton. Barb Roberts speaks with Denis Landry, the Minister of Transportation.

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Questions for Richard

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Layne Zollner, one of our younger listeners has some questions for Richard Robinson.

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Playhouse Preview

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Tim Yerxa talks about the release of Tom Swift's newest CD this Friday at the Playhouse.

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Gas Guru

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Robert Jones, the Gas Guru say we'll see a bit of a break at the pumps this week. But look out for next week.


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Just Wondering

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Today we have an update on a friendly moose in the Rexton area.

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Green house gas money for big business

Posted by Kevin Shaw


The Graham Government is distributing 3 and a half million dollars to some of the province's wealthiest industrial companies to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gases. Terry Seguin talks with the Minister of Environment.

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Potatoes NB

Posted by Kevin Shaw


McCain Foods told NB farmers they need 20 to 30 percent fewer spuds this year. Terry Seguin talks with the chair of Potatoes NB.

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MLA Pension Reaction

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Gold plated pensions for New Brunswick MLAs go over like lead balloons with the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

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Tax Assessments

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Terry Seguin talks to an expert appraiser to find out why your home might be worth a lot more according to your property tax bill.

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MLA Pensions

Posted by Kevin Shaw


It's a sweetheart of a deal - MLAs decide not to take a closer look at a decision that almost doubles their pensions - despite advice from a judge they do just that. Robert Jones has a report.

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Auditor General's Report

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Are the provinces finances in good health?
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Native Status

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Ottawa moves to extend the designation of "status Indian" to the children of native women who married non-native men. We find out what that means.
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PEI Woman Challenges Fredericton Mayor To Duel

Posted by Larry Dickinson

The annual UNB/STU fencing club tournament, The UNB Shield, is on this weekend.
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Changing Property Tax For Seniors?

Posted by Larry Dickinson

There's interest in changing the current property tax system as it relates to seniors. New Brunswick's Finance Minister Greg Byrne discusses the topic.
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Crime Stats in Fredericton

Posted by Larry Dickinson

The stats are in and we take a look at crime in the city over the last year. Fredericton Police Chief Barry McKnight is our guest.
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NB Seniors Federation on Property Taxes

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Reforming the property tax system for seniors is being discussed. Robert Leblanc is the president of the New Brunswick Seniors Federation.
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Playhouse Preview

Posted by Larry Dickinson

This week Tim Yerxa tells us about we hear about Chirgilchin, a group of Russian singers.
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Just Wondering

Posted by Larry Dickinson

The Final Eight high school basketball tournament moves to Saint John. Why?
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Gas Guru

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Will it go up or down? Bob Jones with his weekly price predictions.
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Real Science - The Earth's Crust

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Geology Professor Adrian Park turns his attention to what's happening with the earth's crust -- and the answers geology can provide.
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Woodside Wants Property Tax Increases Deferred

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Mayor Brad Woodside is starting a campaign to convince the province to defer property tax increases on senior's homes until their homes are sold.
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CRA poll

Posted by Larry Dickinson

New poll sheds some light on how the NB Power - Hydro Quebec debate is affecting public opinion towards leaders and their parties.
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The Story Of The Fall Of Atcon

Posted by Larry Dickinson

The Graham government has blamed the troubles at Atcon on the recession.
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Keith Ashfield on Federal Budget

Posted by Larry Dickinson

What does last week's federal budget mean for New Brunswick?
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Music Review with Mark Rheaume

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Canada's "Goddess of the Blues" Rita Chiarelli.
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Playhouse Preview

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Tim Yerxa recaps his weekend at the East Coast Music Awards.
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Movie Review "Precious"

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Precious" is the film our movie reviewers will be talking about this week.
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Finance Minister Greg Byrne on the Federal Budget

Posted by Larry Dickinson

What the numbers mean for our province...We talk to Finance Minister Greg Byrne about the impact of the new federal budget.

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Canada Reads #5

Posted by Larry Dickinson

The Minto Booklovers tackle Nikolski... an "off-kilter" fairy tale.
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Cell Phone Use While Driving in NB

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Bill Adams speaks for the Insurance Bureau of Canada about the use of cell phones while driving.
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Canada Reads #4

Posted by Larry Dickinson

The CFB Gagetown Book Club look at "The Jade Peony".
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BMO Manager On Fraud

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Lee Winchester talks about the latest bank card fraud investigation.

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Gas Guru

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Bob Jones with his weekly pump predictions.
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Playhouse Preview

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Tim Yerxa tells us about the Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba Show.
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Canada Reads #3

Posted by Larry Dickinson

The Canada Reads book club tackles "Fall on Your Knees".
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Bank Fraud Hits Fredericton Area

Posted by Larry Dickinson

We find out about it and how to protect yourself from Caroline Hubberstey, the Director of Public & Government Relations with the Interac Association.

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Canada Reads #2

Posted by Larry Dickinson

We find out how Generation X - the book - holds up after all these years.

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Byrne Talks NB Power Developments

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Greg Byrne talks about the latest developments in the most controversial political deal in New Brunswick in decades.

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Canada Reads #1

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Our recommended Reading panel tackles the question: To be Good or Not to Be Good, as they look at one of titles in this year's Canada Reads competition.

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