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May 2010 Archives

Family Law

Posted by Kevin Shaw

The Family Law project failed to bloom in Saint John this spring. Terry talks with the CBC's Rachel Cave to find out what happened.

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Family Law

Posted by Kevin Shaw

The Family Law project failed to bloom in Saint John this spring. Terry talks with the CBC's Rachel Cave to find out what happened.

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Movie Review

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Tony Sekulich and Rebekah Chasse, our movie reviewers take a look at the new anf final "Shrek" movie.
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CEO and President of NB Power Gaetan Thomas

Posted by Larry Dickinson

CEO and President of NB Power Gaetan Thomas has been on the job now for a few months and we thought we'd check in with Mr. Thomas and see what his plans are for the power utility and Point Lepreau.
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Widow of WW 2 pilot takes a trip back in time

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Glaidus Clark from Marysville will spend this weekend in England. Her husband, Sergeant John Reid was killed in 1945 when his aircraft went down in flames. Last year wreckage from the plane was found. Now family and friends are gathering for a memorial.
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Gardening Phone In

Posted by Larry Dickinson

George Scott joins us every Thursday to answer your gardening questions.
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What Should An MP Be?

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Andy Scott is a former Liberal M.P. He is currently an Andrews Senior Fellow in Social Policy at UNB. Don Desserud is a veteran Political Scientist at UNB SJ. They have both been dealing with this question in the last several months.
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Point Lepreau Delays Continue

Posted by Larry Dickinson

CBC News has learned Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. has added two more months to its schedule for rebuilding the Point Lepreau Nuclear station. The delay may force the reactor to remain shut for the entire winter season next year and is caused by ongoing problems in AECL's effort to rebuild the reactor.
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Gas Guru

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Robert Jones our Gas Guru has this week's prediction about prices at the pumps.

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Just Wondering

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Today's question is about using boats to cross the river this summer when the Princess Margaret Bridge is closed.
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Coburn Park... fighting for its parkland

Posted by Larry Dickinson

If you have city owned parkland or greenspace near your home you could be getting new neighbours. The City of Fredericton has declared about 40 pieces of parkland and green space...in the city as "Surplus." Coburn Park is a neighbourhood fighting for its parkland.
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Kevin Rickard

Posted by Kevin Shaw

The Moncton Wildcats say good bye to one of their biggest fans.


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Fredericton Airport

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Charlottetown and Moncton airports are getting body scanners for air service to the U.S. So where does that leave Fredericton?

Terry talks with the President and CEO of the Fredericton International Airport.


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Reaction to Mandatory Volunteerism

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Conservative Provincial campaigners are floating the idea of mandatory volunteering for high school students. We'll hear from some of those students and from Penelope Rowe, the CEO of the Community Services Council of Newfoundland and Labrador.


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Violent Attack

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Terry talks with the friend of a victim of a violent attack in Fredericton's downtown.


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Gardening Phone-in

Posted by Kevin Shaw


George answers about questions everything from apple trees and rhubarb to dandelion greens today.


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Donald Savoie MP expenses

Posted by Kevin Shaw

We've heard the thoughts of two New Brunswick MPs on the Great Expense Debate. Now we hear from an expert about whether or not federal politicians should open their books to public scrutiny.


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Keith Ashfield MP expenses

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Federal politicians say Canada's Auditor General can't look into the finances of Members of Parliament. Yesterday we heard from an NDP MP on the issue...today we'll hear from the Minister of National Revenue.


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Colonel Geoff Parker

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Sad news out of Afghanistan yesterday. Colonel Geoff Parks was killed in a suicide bombing in Kabul. He is the highest ranking Canadian Military official killed there since the mission began. Susan King has a report.


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Gas Guru

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Robert Jones, our Gas Guru has today's pump predictions.


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Playhouse Preview

Posted by Kevin Shaw

The days of New Brunswick's own Avro Aero. The Playhouse and Theatre New Brunswick join forces to bring the Bricklin story to stage.



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Just Wondering

Posted by Kevin Shaw

How big is our 'vast' listening audience? Find out today on Just Wondering.

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Real Life Science

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Science you can't see and why so many people are excited about it. That's today on Real Life Science.


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George E. George

Posted by Kevin Shaw

A Fredericton landmark is closing its doors. George E. George Footwear and Clothing is going out of business.

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Fire Ban?

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Okay, put those marshmallows down for a minute...we'll find out what burning restrictions may be in place as we look forward to a long weekend.


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Hovey Case

Posted by Kevin Shaw

A person of interest...but no charges....and parole denied. Myfanwy Davies has an update on the case of a Fredericton young man...who was identified as a murder victim from the 1960's.


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Apartment building owners

Posted by Kevin Shaw

The saying...you get what you pay for...isn't ringing true for some Fredericton residents. Terry talks with an apartment building owner whos says they pay full taxes, but don't get full services.


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Movie Review

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Superman managed to get by with tights and a cape. Today our movie reviewers are in with their thoughts on that comic book hero with the much heavier suit -- Iron Man 2.

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Sheree Fitch, that's Doctor Sheree Fitch

Posted by Kevin Shaw

The author of Toes in My Nose gets a feather in her cap. Or at least a tassle. Children's author Sheree Fitch joins Terry in the studio the day before she gets her honorary degree from her alma mater, St. Thomas University.


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Gardening Phone-in

Posted by Kevin Shaw

The e-mails out numbered the phone calls today on the phone-in. But you still had lots of questions for George Scott.


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Wheel boots

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Cowboy clampers. We'll speak with a drivers' rights advocate in Britain about the practice of so-called "wheel clamping", what we call "booting" - immobilizing illegally parked cars. It's big business in Britain, and some say it's out of control.


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Green spaces disappearing

Posted by Kevin Shaw

A fight to save green space in Fredericton pits homeowners against city hall. Shaun Waters has a report.


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Gas Guru

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Robert Jones has his presdiction on prices at the pumps.

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Just Wondering

Posted by Kevin Shaw



How did Eatman street on Fredericton's north side get its name?


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Minister of Public Engagement

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Persuading the public to care about what the government is doing. Terry talks to New Brunswick's new minister of public engagement.

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Condo Owners

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Do Fredericton area condo owners get the same services as their neighbours who live in houses? Terry talks to a condo owner.


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Real Life Science

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Getting off the grid. A demo mini-power station is parked in downtown Fredericton. We'll find out all about it when Terry talks with Sean McGrady from UNB.


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Graham cabinet moves

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Cabinet shuffles and a new ministerial position, just months before an election. Terry asks political science professor Tom Bateman what it all means.


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Barb Roberts Retires

Posted by Kevin Shaw

We say goodbye to another member of the Information Morning family. Barbara Roberts is retiring.


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Sentencing in Trottier hit and run.

Posted by Kevin Shaw

A court case focused on a hit and run that left a woman dead wrapped up yesterday in Fredericton. Susan King has a report.


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Gardening Phone-in

Posted by Kevin Shaw

A caller wants to know why his blue spruce has turned pink. That's just one of the questions George Scott answered today on the phone-in.


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Jack Keir on Exit Fees

Posted by Kevin Shaw

We find out what Energy Minister Jack Keir thinks about the possibility of large customers paying "exit" fees to disconnect from NB Power. He talks with Terry Seguin.

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MLA Severance Packages

Posted by Kevin Shaw

The CBC's Robert Jones will have the latest on the luxury MLA severance package, and how there have been too many golden hand shakes.


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New Brunswick Waterfalls

Posted by Kevin Shaw


His passion for waterfalls bubbles over. Coming up, Nicholas Guitard talks about his new Guide to the Waterfalls of New Brunswick.

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Gas Guru

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Robert Jones, the Gas Guru has this week's prediction about gas prices.


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Just Wondering

Posted by Kevin Shaw

What's the highest temp ever recorded in Fredericton?


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Exit Fees

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Resolving the issues facing NB Power. One industry group says Exit Fees are just the tip of the iceberg. Terry talks with Dave Plante of the Canadian Manufacturing and Exporters group in New Brunswick and PEI.


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Exit Fees

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Find out why some of New Brunswick's biggest companies face penalties when they shop around for power.


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Canada Post

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Local letter carriers unite to save door to door service for one Fredericton neighborhood.


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Real Life Science

Posted by Kevin Shaw

The science behind food that goes in cool and then suddenly sets your mouth on fire.


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Pension Plans

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Are public pensions superior? One report says YES. Terry Seguin talks with the author of a report on the state of the Canadian Pension system.


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