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June 2011 Archives

Insurance Meetings

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Calls to completely revamp... not just tweak... New Brunswick's auto insurance system are being heard at public hearings around the province. We hear why some people think we should follow the lead of Newfoundland.


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Protected Spaces

Posted by Kevin Shaw


New Brunswick pulls a poor mark on protecting wilderness spaces. Terry talks with the executive director of the Parks and Wilderness Society New Brunswick branch.


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Nackawic Geese

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Their goose is cooked. Bad news for Nackawic's feathered pests.

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Movie Review

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Today Rebekah Chasse reviews Bad Teacher and Cars 2 today.


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Gas Guru

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Robert Jones has good news about the price of gas this week.

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Auto insurance hearings

Posted by Kevin Shaw


New Brunswick's auto insurance working group rolled into Saint John last night to hear competing claims about the 25 hundred dollar soft tissue injury cap. We'll hear some of what was said.


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Cadet Adventure

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Terry talks with a New Brunswick cadet who's soaking up experiences of travel and adventure.


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Forest Debate

Posted by Kevin Shaw


To cut or not to cut, we'll hear from the two sides in the debate over crown wood allotments.


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Heritage paint

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Paint the town! Terry finds out what the Fredericton Heritage Trust is proposing for the city's houses.


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CBC License renewal

Posted by Kevin Shaw


We take a look at the CBC's upcoming license renewal process and find out how YOU could play a role.


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Woodlot Owners

Posted by Kevin Shaw


The Federation of Woodlot Owners says taxpayers are losing lots of money because trees are being harvested for free from the publicly owned forest.


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Stress Centre

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Fighting demons at home, Terry talks to the health of the operational trauma and stress centre at CFB Gagetown.


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2010 National Physician Survey

Posted by Kevin Shaw


A new national survey is warning about the impact of chronic illness on Canada's health care system. Terry talks with a physician about what can be done.


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Fred Ross Mural

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Terry talks to artist Fred Ross about the restoration of his mural " Destruction of War and Rebuilding the World Through Education."


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Fracking Regulations

Posted by Kevin Shaw


The province unveiled new fracking regulations last week. Do they go far enough to satisfy New Brunswickers? Terry talks with Natural Resources Minister Bruce Northrop.


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Arthur Kitchen

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Honouring more that three decades of volunteering. Terry talks with the Chief of the Upper Kingsclear Fire Department as he steps down.


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Chief Kim Nash-McKinley

Posted by Kevin Shaw


The door was barred yesterday to the New Brunswick Aboriginal People's Council at a forum on natural gas development. The Chief is not happy. Terry speaks with Chief Kim Nash-McKinley.


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Douglas School to close

Posted by Kevin Shaw


It's the last day of school, and for one Fredericton area school it really is the LAST day of school. It's been shut down permanently.
We'll get reaction to the closure of Douglas elementary, and find out what happens next for the students there.


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Chess Master

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Check mate! Expect to hear that a lot this weekend at the New Brunswick Open Chess Championship. We meet an international chess master from the Fredericton area.


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Nackawic Geese

Posted by Kevin Shaw


The town of Nackawic ruffles feathers with its plan to kill a flock of Canada geese.


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Bear Warning

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Learning about wildlife ...up close. We find out about a new warning to parents from New Maryland Elementary.


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Logging quotas

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Grassroots opinion, or corporate-orchestrated lobbying? Reporter Jacques Poitras take a look at the latest petition campaign in favour of the forestry industry.


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Playhouse Preview

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Tim Yerxa has a preview of the coming season at the Playhouse.


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Gas Guru

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Good news right across the board from the Gas Guru tonight.


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Minister of Natural Resources

Posted by Kevin Shaw


The Minister of Natural Resources responds to concerns from First Nations about hydrofracking.


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Senator Pierrette Ringuette

Posted by Kevin Shaw


A New Brunswick Senator goes to bat for Henk Tepper. Terry talks with Senator Pierrette Ringuette.


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First Nations on Hydrofracking

Posted by Kevin Shaw

A word of warning for companies that hydro-frack for shale gas. New Brunswick's First Nations people say they have no right to tamper with their land. Terry talks with Grand Chief Harry Laporte of the Wulustuk Grand Council.


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Tepper reaction

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Terry asks a former Canadian ambassador and director general of Canada's consular affairs bureau about the way Henk Tepper's case is being handled.


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Remembering Jeff

Posted by Kevin Shaw


We talk with the author of a new book that tells the story of losing her nephew in the war in Afghanistan.


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Teacher Cuts

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Over and over again during last year's election campaign, David Alward promised not a single teacher would be cut. We have a special report from the CBC's Robert Jones.
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Just Wondering

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Just Wondering goes hunting for elusive wildlife in Fredericton.
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Henk Tepper's sister hopes for a miracle

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Henk Tepper's sister, Harmeen Dionne, was hoping her family's nightmare would end. She was hoping that authorities would finally release her brother from jail in Lebanon. she spoke with Terry Seguin.
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Playhouse Drama

Posted by Larry Dickinson

The Fredericton Playhouse needs some expensive repairs and the city of Fredericton may have to pay for them. We find out how it will play out.
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Gas Guru

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Robert Jones and his gas price prediction.
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David Wilkins Interview

Posted by Larry Dickinson

David Wilkins, former American ambassador to Canada is in Fredericton for talks between the provinces and Southern states. Terry Seguin spoke with him.
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High Speed Chases

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Fredericton police defend their decision to engage in a high speed chase last Friday night.
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Yoga Day

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Don't know your Hatha Yoga from your Hot? We find out more about an event that will teach you all you need to know about yoga.
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Edible Plants

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Nature's tasty treats, We find out about wild edible plants you can eat at this time of year.


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NBACL & the Maeng family in Moncton

Posted by Kevin Shaw

The New Brunswick Association for Community Living is throwing its weight behind a Korean family fighting to stay in Canada.


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Education Budgets

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Terry talks with the superintendent of District 14 about the pressure to make spending cuts.


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Gas Guru

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Robert Jones has positive news on the gas price front tonight.


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Child Porn

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Why would someone collect millions of images of child sexual abuse? We find out more about the collection and trade of child pornography.


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Real Food Connnections

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Getting to know your food... a Fredericton delivery business brings local food to New Brunswickers' doorsteps.


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Immigration Lawyer

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Is there any hope for the Maeng family of Moncton? They've been told they have to move back to South Korea by the end of the month because of their son's illness. Terry talks with an immigration lawyer about their chances of staying in Canada.

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Blaine Higgs

Posted by Kevin Shaw


We take a look at Jim Flaherty's slightly revised federal budget with the help of New Brunswick's finance minister.


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Cst. Steven Stafford

Posted by Kevin Shaw

A judge finds a Fredericton police officer not guilty of assaulting off-duty soldier Luc Begin two years ago. Terry talks to his lawyer.


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CAA reaction

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Terry talks with a CAA representative about the organization's offer of "cautious support" for New Brunswick's new distracted driving legislation.


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Congress wrap-up

Posted by Kevin Shaw


What was stimulated more ... our minds or the economy? We'll take a look at the economic impact of Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences had on Fredericton.


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Engaging Voters

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Trying to get New Brunswickers re-engaged with provincial politics. Two authors come up with suggestions.


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Distracted Driving

Posted by Kevin Shaw


It's distracted driving law day. We hear about one company's plan to stop people from taking their minds off the road.


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Movie Reviewers

Posted by Kevin Shaw



Get ready to escape the summer heat in the movie theatre, our Movie Reviewers take a look at the movie listing.


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ER Story

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Today's story about the ER at the Chalmers is from Pat Carlson.


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ATV deaths

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Terry talks with the general manager of the New Brunswick All-Terrain Vehicle Federation about the two atv deaths this week.


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Shane Roach

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Terry talks with a friend of a Fredericton homeless man who was found dead this week. He spent a lot of time in shelters, but still touched a lot of hearts.


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Cellphone study

Posted by Kevin Shaw


An international panel of scientists says using cellphones is a possible cause of brain cancer. We also have reaction to the study from the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association.


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European Chafer Beetle

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Lessoned learned from British Colombia - the city of Burnaby offers some advice on dealing with the European Chafer Beetle.


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ER Story

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Michael Camp has a story about a life and death visit to the Chalmers ER.


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Balsam Fir Sawfly

Posted by Kevin Shaw


We find out more about the balsam fir sawfly outbreak from Nelson Carter. Mr Carter is the manager of forest pest managment for the Department of Natural Resources.


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Oprah Contest

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Remember the movie "Planes, Trains and Autombobiles"? Well, you'll be thinking of it when you hear the winning entry for our Oprah Winfrey contest.


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Gas Guru

Posted by Kevin Shaw


Robert Jones has bad news about prices at the pumps tonight.


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Just Wondering

Posted by Kevin Shaw


What you need to attract song birds to your backyard.


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Immigrants

Posted by Kevin Shaw


No problem getting immigrants to come here. It's a whole other story getting them to stay.

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