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August 2010 Archives

Open Budget Meetings

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Fredericton's very first "open" budget meeting was held last night. Terry talks with the city's finance chair to find out what happened, and the idea behind the open meetings.


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Medical Equipment Purchases

Posted by Kevin Shaw

A CBC investigation into medical equipment purchases has turned into a "transparency audit" of the province's two health authorities. Jacques Poitras has a report.


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Education

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Should kids start school at age four? Educator Dennis Cochrane thinks so. He shares his ideas for the future of education in New Brunswick with Terry Seguin.

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Ben and Me

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Cameron Gunn decides to follow in Ben Franklin's footsteps on a journey towards a nicer existence, and wrote a book about it. He spoke with Terry Seguin.

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Gardening Phone-in

Posted by Kevin Shaw

George Scott is back and takes your gardening questions.


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Donald Savoie

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Promises, promises. Public policy expert Donald Savoie says don't believe everything you hear. He talks with Terry about the sorry state of the province's finances.


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Gas Guru

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Robert Jones the Gas Guru predicts another drop in the price of gas at the pumps tonight.


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Just Wondering

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Today we're wondering about the 'dropping of the writ.'

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Jacqueline Robichaud

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Jacqueline Robichaud was more than just another Liberal - when she supported Shawn Grahamin the 2006 election. Now she tells CBC News that her support came at a price. Jacques Poitras has a report.


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Political Scientist

Posted by Kevin Shaw

The official start of the election campaign is days away. Terry talks with a Political scientist To find out what we can expect over the next few weeks.


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Movie Reviewers

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Find out if EAT, PRAY, LOVE left our movie reviewers satiated or starved.


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Listener of the Week August 20

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Kelsie Dawson wins a pair of tickets to the Paul Anka concert at the casino in Moncton August 25th.

Marg Routledge wins a bag of goodies from the organizers of the New Brunswick Summer Music Festival.


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Gardening Phone-in

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Jenny Scott fills in for her dad today on our Gardening Phone-in.


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Veterans' Ombudsman

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Canada's veterans' ombudsman Pat Stogran, says the government isn't renewing his appointment because he's doing his job TOO well. Christine talks with a military analyst.


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Hearing Loss

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Rock n' roll IS noise pollution, at least it can be. Christine talks with Trevor Menchenton a certified audiologist.

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Nashwaak River

Posted by Kevin Shaw

We dive back into the Nashwaak River issue and what can be done about trash from tubers. Christine talks with the president of the Nashwaak Watershed Association.

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Gas Guru

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Robert Jones aka the Gas Guru has great news for motorists. He's predicting a price drop of 4 to 5 cents a litre at the pumps this week.


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Irving Gas

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Problems at the pump. Reporter Redmond Shannon has a report on Irving's fuel foul-up. Call 1-877-686-0792 if you've used supreme or gas with a 91 octane rating.


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Woodlots

Posted by Kevin Shaw


J.D Irving Ltd is looking for wood, and it has the New Brunswick Federation of Woodlot Owners speaking out. Christine talks with a woodlot representative followed by the spokesperson for JDI.


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Property Taxes

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Property tax promises from provincial politicians. Christine McLean talks with a represntative of the Federation of Canadian Taxpayers to see if there really any benefits from the promises.


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City Council

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Fredericton City Council is opening up budget meetings to the public. Christine McLean talks with City Councillor Mike O'Brien.


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ATV Racing

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Susan King is here to tell us about the dangerous pastime of ATV racing on highways.

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Gardening Phone-In

Posted by Kevin Shaw

 

 

  George Scott has the answers.

 

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Just Wondering

Posted by Kevin Shaw

A question about round-abouts.

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Early Puberty

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Kids...they grow up too quickly these days. And a new study proves that's true. Puberty is starting much earlier for young girls than ever before.

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Gas Guru

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Bob Jones makes his weekly prediction on the price you will pay at the pumps.
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Good News For Anglers

Posted by Larry Dickinson

The salmon population is seeing some healthy returns this year. Peter Salonius, past president of the Nashwaak Watershed Association talks about what this means.
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Premier says Mount Carleton Should Be National Park

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Was the premier just "star gazing" at the top of Mount Carleton on the weekend when he suggested the park should become a national park? Ryan Vela has a reality check.
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Oromocto Legion Progress

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Harold Perrin, President of Branch 93 updates the progress of rebuilding.
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Medical Miracle Or Disappointing Dud?

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Tim Donovan from Fredericton Junction has Multiple Sclerosis. He travelled to the United States for a controversial treatment for MS. We find out how he is feeling.
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Fredericton Pride

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Fredericton's first ever Pride Parade was a sea of color and happy faces over the weekend.
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Roundabouts

Posted by Larry Dickinson

European design could be coming to the streets of Fredericton. Roundabouts already have the support of some members of council including Mike O'Brien, as well as Darren Charters, the city's traffic engineer.

The CBC's Redmond Shannon spoke with both of them at one of the city's busiest intersections - the corner of Smythe and Brunswick.
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Princess Margaret Bridge Open

Posted by Larry Dickinson

We talk to Wayne Knorr from the City of Fredericton, about lessons learned, problems solved and programs the city has decided to keep.
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Fredericton Celebrates PRIDE

Posted by Larry Dickinson

The city of Fredericton officially comes out the closet today. It is raising the PRIDE flag in front of city hall. Over the next few days Fredericton's first PRIDE parade and festival will take place. We spoke with Barb MacMullin and L. A. Henry about the event.
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Fredericton Man Receives Order Of NB

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Wayne Brown was one of ten people invested this week into the order of New Brunswick. He is being honoured for his contribution to St. Mary's First Nation. He spoke with Christine McLean.
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HJB Festival Loses Third Major Act

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Headliner Johnny Lang won't be coming to the Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival. This is the third major act that's had to pull out. We spoke with Festival Communications Director David Seabrook about replaccement plans.
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Movie Revue

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Reviewers Tony Sekulich and Rebekah Chasse discuss "Dinner for Schmucks"
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NB's Highest Court Says Don't Take It So Personally

Posted by Larry Dickinson

The story of victim impact statements that had too much impact -- according to New Brunswick's highest court.
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Gardening Phone In

Posted by Larry Dickinson

George Scott answers questions from listeners.
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MLA Pensions Election Issue

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Two years ago, sitting MLA's - Liberals and Conservatives both unanimously voted to increase their pension and severence benefits enormously - up to 85 per cent. Yesterday NDP Leader Roger Duguay said he plans to make them pay for it. Robert JHones explains.
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Waterfalls

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Nicholas Guitard has us driving on highway 116 towards Kent County today.


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Waterfalls

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Nicholas Guitard takes us to Charlotte County for a look at Lepreau Falls.


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Waterfalls

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Hays Falls in Carleton County is our destination today.

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Waterfalls

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Today Nicholas Guitard takes us to Third Vault Falls.

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Gas Guru

Posted by Kevin Shaw


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


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Just Wondering

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Nikki Theriault wants to know why speedometers on cars are registered for speeds far greater than people are legally allowed to drive.


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Catherine Pendrel

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Christine talks with the pride of Harvey Station (and all of New Brunswick)...Catherine Pendrel. Catherine is in the lead as the world's top female mountain biker, with only ONE race to go.


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DFO Enforcement Officer

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Reporter Melissa Oakley tags along with a DFO Enforcement Officer for a day and has a report.


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Historic Home

Posted by Kevin Shaw

It's not a museum, but it has pieces of New Brunswick's history from the last 150 years.
Christine McLean talks with John Leroux about his ancestral Bouctouche home.

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