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October 2010 Archives

Finn Report Review

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Linda Cogswell of Rusagonis actually read the Finn report and she's not impressed. To read it, click here.
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Movie Review "Hereafter"

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Clint Eastwood's film is playing in theatres and our movie reviewer Rebekah Chasse took a look.
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Amalgamation

Posted by Larry Dickinson

The city of Fredericton says it wants the province to push forward with the Finn Report recommendations including amalgamations. We spoke with Frank Dunn, Mayor of New Maryland for his thoughts on the issue.
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Parents Panel - Halloween

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Dreading the mounds of candy your kids are going to bring home on Sunday night? Our parent panel tackles the tough questions around Halloween.
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River Front Makeover

Posted by Larry Dickinson

The city is turning part of the walking trail near the lighthouse downtown into something it hopes is more welcoming. Wider, paved trails. More trees. Places to sit. Spots for performing... and even giant checker boards. Landscape architect Brian Parker came up with the vision. He spoke with Shaun Waters.
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NB's Potash Industry

Posted by Larry Dickinson

What's in store for New Brunswick's potash industry now that the company's facing a hostile takeover bid? We speak with Bruce Northrup, the Minister of Natural Resources.
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Playhouse Update

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Tim Yerxa looks at some of the great shows coming up at the Fredericton Playhouse.
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Budget Cuts for Education Department

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Yet another cut to the education budget - this one, restricting out of province travel. We speak with Noreen Bonnell, the president of the New Brunswick Teachers' Association to find out how teachers are dealing with the news.
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Bobby's Rec Room

Posted by Larry Dickinson

A man walks into a bar. No, this isn't a joke - it's a regulatory Catch-22 for one tavern owner in the town of Nackawic. Jacques Poitras has the story.
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Gas Guru

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Bob Jones with his weekly check on gas prices.
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Just Wondering

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Today we try to find out why the operator controls and steering wheel are on the right side of a boat.
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Flu Commercial

Posted by Kevin Shaw

New Brunswick's deputy chief medical officer of health defends an icky ad campaign in support of the flu shot. Terry talks with Dr. Paul Van Buynder.


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Real Life Science

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Find out on what hydrofracking is today on Real Life Science.


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Roger Duguay

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Terry speaks with former NDP leader Roger Duguay. He resigned as leader of the New Brunswick party Monday.


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Energy Commissioners

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Terry talks with the province's two new energy commissioners.


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River Valley Region Reporter

Posted by Kevin Shaw


The vision of a small independent newspaper for Fredericton and the Upper River Valley loses out to dwindling bank accounts after five months.


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NBTA

Posted by Kevin Shaw


The New Brunswick Teachers Association reacts to the postponement of a teachers summit.

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Sexual Assaults

Posted by Kevin Shaw

An article in Maclean's Magazine claims Fredericton is the third most dangerous city in Canada when it comes to sexual assault. Terry talks with the program coordinator for the Fredericton Sexual Assault Crisis Centre.


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Pension Reform

Posted by Kevin Shaw

A national lobby group calls on the province's three largest cities to reform their municipal pension plans. Terry talks with the president of the CFIB followed by a member of the Canadian Labour Congress.

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Gas Guru

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Robert Jones has his prediction on what will happen with prices at the pumps tonight.


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Playhouse Preview

Posted by Kevin Shaw



Tim Yerxa tells Terry about the Good Lovelies.


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Just Wondering

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Today we have a question about lottery draws.


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Auditor General

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Terry talks with New Brunswick's auditor general about a 2005 report warning the province about the state of its schools.


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Real Life Science

Posted by Kevin Shaw


River rescue, Terry talks with a scientist to find out what's threatening the world's water supply.


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UNB Bed Push

Posted by Kevin Shaw


The annual UNB Neville/Jones house fundraiser will push on...despite having its highway-route plans laid to rest.


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Bisphenol-A

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Health Canada says BPA is toxic. So,how much longer will we be exposed to it and how dangerous is it?

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Movie Review

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Our Movie Reviewer tells us if "Secretariat" is worth racing to the theatres for.

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Seatbelts

Posted by Kevin Shaw

A father is fighting a ticket his daughter was issued for wearing her seatbelt incorrectly.

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The New Premier

Posted by Kevin Shaw

A conversation with David Alward...the 32nd Premier of New Brunswick.

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Tony Clement

Posted by Kevin Shaw

The man at the centre of the storm over the long form census came to Fredericton for the swearing in of our new Premier.

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Two New Ministers

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Jody Carr on his first day as the Minister of Education and Craig Leonard on his first day as Energy Minister.

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Playhouse Preview

Posted by Kevin Shaw

This week we're paying homage to Stan Rogers.

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Gas Guru

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Robert Jones gives us this weeks gas prediction.

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A Look Ahead

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Today's the day David Alward chooses his cabinet. Our provincial affairs reporter Jacques Poitras talks about what we might see later today.

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Real Life Science

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Real Life Science looks at your Canada in a hotter world.

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Ron Turcotte

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Hance Colburne talks with former jockey Ron Turcotte about how he was portrayed in the new Disney movie 'Secretariat'.


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Mary Majka

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Environmentalist, conservationist, television host, teacher, and now the subject of a new biography. Hance Colbourne talks with the author of a new book about Mary Majka.


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Partisan Compensation

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Golden handshakes from the outgoing government. Terry talks with a public policy expert to find out why taxpayers are on the hook....for partisan payments.


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Gardening Phone-in

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Have a listen to George's last phone-in of the season.


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Paper or plastic

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Paper or plastic? If you're in Fredericton and looking for leaf collection service you can only use paper bags starting this year. Terry talks with Alycia Moorehouse.
She is the Climate Change Coordinator for the City of Fredericton.

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Taxi Wars

Posted by Kevin Shaw

All's FARE in love and taxi wars as competition for Fredericton turf takes a nasty turn. Terry talks with a the owner of a cab company.


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Playhouse Preview

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Tim Yerxa is 'thrilled' to tell you about an upcoming event at the Playhouse.

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Just Wondering

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Today we're answering a question about butchering a moose.

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Gas Guru

Posted by Kevin Shaw

The Gas Guru is predicting bad news for drivers tonight at the pumps.


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Real Life Science

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Astronomers hope for life orbiting a distant star.


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City Pensions, the union's position

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Terry talks with the president of the union representing city hall workers about the dwindling pension fund and the plan to fix it.


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NB Liquor

Posted by Kevin Shaw


The Liberal government of Shawn Graham leaves office in a week - and there's one last controversy brewing. Jacques Poitras has a report.


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Cell phone ban

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Researchers looked at the cost-effectiveness of implementing a complete cellphone ban in Alberta and their results say it could lead to an annual savings in the millions of dollars. Terry talks with one of the researchers.

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City Pensions

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Think you've got money troubles? The city of Fredericton is trying to find a way to make up a $40 million shortfall in its pension fund that won't drive city workers on to the streets. Terry talks with the chair of the city's superannuation board.


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Movie Reviewers

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Greed is good...but is Oliver Stone's Wall Street sequel good? Terry asks our movie reviewers.

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Oromocto Legion

Posted by Kevin Shaw


The Oromocto Legion was devastated by a fire nearly four months ago. Terry talks with the legion president about its future.


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NB War Brides

Posted by Kevin Shaw

It's a sign of the times New Brunswick's war brides association holds its final reunion.


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Government transition

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Out with the old and in with the new. We find out what's involved as the Alward team moves into its new digs at the Centennial Building.


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