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August 2011 Archives

Skateboard Park

Posted by Kevin Shaw

The best laid plans can change, and a change in the plans for the Grant-Harvey complex is bad news for skateboarders.

 

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Shanita Fox-Pelletier

Posted by Kevin Shaw

New Brunswick's equestrian community organizes support for a young hero from Mactaquac. Terry talks with 17 year-old Shanita Fox-Pelletier.

 

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Gas Guru

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Robert Jones says fill up today because the price of gas is going up
at midnight.

 

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Old School Blues

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Brent Staeben joins us for our weekly harvest update. This week it's classic blues.

 

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Stable Fire

Posted by Kevin Shaw

We hear from a young woman who saved fifteen horses from yesterday's stable fire.

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Storm Cleanup

Posted by Kevin Shaw

She didn't stay long, but what a mess she left behind. We get up to date on the post-Irene cleanup.

 

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Sports Profile

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Christine McLean talks with Ashley Wright of Fredericton who is in Saskatchewan this week competing at the Junior Powerlifting World Championships.

 

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Tropical Storm Irene update

Posted by Kevin Shaw

We check around the province to find out the impact of Tropical Storm Irene.

 

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NBCC Action

Posted by Kevin Shaw

The province's Environment Minister is apologizing for accusing the Conservation Council of inciting protests and spreading misinformation. Christine talks with a representative of the council.

 

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Gas Prices

Posted by Kevin Shaw

 Catherine Harrop has a report on the gas war in Fredericton and its victims.

 

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Libyan Student

Posted by Kevin Shaw

A Libyan student living in Fredericton talks about the end of Mohamar Gadaffi's regime, and his hope for the future of his country.

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New Brunswick Paper Mills

Posted by Kevin Shaw

We check on the state of New Brunswick's pulp and paper industry after a giant paper mill next door in Nova Scotia closes and lays off a thousand workers.

 

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Woodside - Bridge Jumping

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Fredericton's Mayor calls on the RCMP to be better prepared for emergencies on the river.

 

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11 Minutes from Freeman Patterson

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Photographer Freeman Patterson gives us just a snapshot of what he'd say if he only had 11 minutes.

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Gas Guru

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Today Robert Jones not only talks about gas prices, but has a report from New Jersey on Tuesday's earthquake.

 

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Tri-County remembrance

Posted by Kevin Shaw

He'll always be remembered as the driving force behind the Tri-County complex. Now a community will honor the memory of Gary Brooks with a special hockey game.

 

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Harvest Jazz and Blues Performers

Posted by Kevin Shaw

 Today Brent Staeban highlights one of this year's female performers, Janiva Magness.

 

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Hurricane Irene

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Tracking the first big hurricane of the season. We find out why the Canadian Hurricane Centre is keeping a close eye on Hurricane Irene.

 

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Fredericton Aftershocks

Posted by Kevin Shaw

After-shocks from an earthquake caused some buildings in Fredericton to sway Tuesday. We have a report.

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SWN Resources

Posted by Kevin Shaw

SWN Resources has called off seismic testing until sometime next year. We hear from a company representative.

 

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Frack vote

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Anti-fracking activists have won a temporary victory, but there's a larger debate over consulting the public on gas exploration. Jacques Poitras has a report.

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Layton Memories

Posted by Kevin Shaw

The death of Jack Layton has saddened many people across the country. Christine talks with three people who got to know him in the political arena.

 

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Young Athlete

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Our weekly sports profile looks at a young, up-and-coming soccer player.

 

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Shale Gas

Posted by Kevin Shaw

 The company looking for shale gas in New Brunswick is packing up its operation earlier than planned. The CBC's Jacques Poitras speaks to the province's Minister of Natural Resources about that.

 

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King's Landing Garden

Posted by Kevin Shaw

 Christine stops to smell the roses and other flowers at the Ingram flower garden at King's Landing.

 

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Northumberland Strait swim

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Chris Dobbin set out to swim the Northumberland Strait yesterday in memory of his son Jack, who died suddenly from the flu in February.

 

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Movie Revue

Posted by Larry Dickinson

A true double feature today for our movie review. Two reviewers and two movies. Michael Higgins joins our movie reviewer Rebekah Chasse. the movies... "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" and "The Help".
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Opposition Wants Status Of A Possible Hydrofracking Referendum

Posted by Larry Dickinson

The opposition is asking whether the Alward government will bring the shale gas issue to a referendum. Denis Landry is the opposition critic for Natural Resources and Environment.
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David Adams Richards Talks About Beauty

Posted by Larry Dickinson

What would David Adams Richards say if he only had 11 minutes to talk. He spoke as part of a UNB fundraiser earlier this year.
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Fredericton Wants to Clean Up Unsightly Properties

Posted by Larry Dickinson

The city wants the province to give it more power to ticket landowners with unsightly properties. The city's director of Development Serivces, Frank Flanagan explains.
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Gas Guru

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Bob Jones checks the price of gas and what to expect this week.
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Potato Blight Discovered In NB Fields

Posted by Larry Dickinson

The wet weather is leaving a blight on some of the province's potato fields. Khalil Al-Mughrabi, a potato pathologist with New Brunswick's Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries explains.
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Covered Bridge Goes Up In Smoke

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Should more be done to protect New Brunswick's covered bridges in the wake of a fire that destroyed a 102-year-old bridge in Ashland.
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Shale gas experience in Fort Nelson BC

Posted by Larry Dickinson

We hear from some of the people in that British Columbia community who met Premier David Alward.
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Fracking Protests

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Natural Resources Minister Bruce Northrup joins us to talk about the latest round of shale gas protests.
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Red Tape Nightmare

Posted by Larry Dickinson

We talk to a dual Canadian-US citizen about how he'll deal with the new American tax laws.
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Fracking Protest Ends

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Shale gas protesters' roadblock North of Stanley has come down. We spoke with one of the protesters and Kirk MacDonald, the MLA for York North about the latest turn of events.
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Composer Murray Adaskin

Posted by Kevin Shaw

 We have a composer appreciation course today. The artistic director of the New Brunswick Summer Music Festival Richard Hornsby introduces us to Canadian composer Murray Adaskin.

 

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11 minutes from Brian Duplessis

Posted by Kevin Shaw

The executive director of the United Way Central New Brunswick and the former executive director of the Fredericton Homeless Shelters gives us 11 minutes.

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Shale Gas Protest

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Shale gas protestors blockade a road in the Stanley area to stop seismic testing trucks.

 

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Gas Guru

Posted by Kevin Shaw

 Robert Jones has really good news for us about prices at the pumps tonight.

 

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Taxing dual citizens

Posted by Kevin Shaw

The deadline for dual American/Canadian citizens to voluntarily file taxes in the U.S. is getting close, and missing the deadline could be costly. Christine talks with a specialist in cross-border tax law.

 

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Piping Plover

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Saving New Brunswick's plover population using technology. Christine speaks with an ecosystems scientist at Kouchibouguac National Park.

 

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CUPE Layoffs

Posted by Kevin Shaw

The Canadian Union of Public Employees says it's been told to expect layoffs for its members. Christine speaks with Norma Robinson the president of CUPE local 1252.

 

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Local Athlete

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Our weekly sports profile looks at ultimate frisbee. Christine talks with a player on her way to a national championship.

 

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Gagetown Heritage

Posted by Kevin Shaw

A wealth of historic material is now on display at the Gagetown museum. Christine speaks with the president of Queen's county heritage about the signifance of the exhibit.

 

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Fredericton Police

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Should police spend more time on crime reduction, or crime investigation? We hear a complaint from a listener, and a response from Fredericton police.

 

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Movie Review

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Do you like Westerns? Do you like Science Fiction? Then you may enjoy the latest summer blockbuster, "Cowboys and Aliens". Our Movie reviewer Rebekah Chasse has seen it and has a review.

 

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Fredericton Pride

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Fredericton's Pride celebrations kick off later today. Christine speaks with one of the organizers about what events are planned.

 

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Student loans

Posted by Kevin Shaw

The province has reinstated the parental contribution to the provincial student loan assessment. Christine talks with two student union presidents about the financial outlook for students this fall.

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Criminal list

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Christine talks to Fredericton's deputy police chief about a list they're using to reduce crime in the city.

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Aids NB

Posted by Kevin Shaw

AIDS New Brunswick marks its 25th year of service. Christine talks with a person living with HIV about the changes over the past quarter-century.

 

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Matt Stairs

Posted by Kevin Shaw

 Fredericton's Matt Stairs is hanging up his spikes. He talks with Christine about his career in the 'bigs'.

 

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Dam Management

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Christine talks with the Canadian Dam Association about a new working group the province is forming to review its dam managment policies.

 

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11 Minutes with Graydon Nicholas

Posted by Kevin Shaw

 The University of New Brunswick's MBA professional development class used the theme of eleven minutes when they organized a fundraiser for muscular dystrophy earlier this year.
 

They gave prominent New Brunswickers 11 minutes each on stage to speak their minds.

The first speaker is New Brunswick's Lieutenant Governor Graydon Nicholas.

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Gas Guru

Posted by Kevin Shaw

More good news about gas prices today from Robert Jones.

 

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Grand Falls storm

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Christine talks with the mayor of Grand Falls about what was damaged during Monday night's windstorm.

 

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Harvest hit

Posted by Kevin Shaw

The countdown is on to this year's Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival. Brent Staeban is here with an update.

 

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Assis-toi Hanger Steak

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Today Simon Thibault talks with a food blogger about Hanger Steak.

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Here's the recipe, bon appetit.

Ingredients:

1 Hanger steak

Marinade:

½ cup soy sauce

½ cup Worcestershire sauce

Juice of 1 large lemon (approx. ¼ cup)

¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced

2 cloves fresh garlic, minced

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded & finely chopped (optional)

Directions:

1. Whisk all ingredients for the marinade.

2. Lightly score (shallow slashes) both sides of the steak and marinate overnight in fridge or at least 2 hours at room temperature.

4. Grill steak 6 minutes per side for medium-rare.

5. Allow to rest for five minutes.

6. Thinly slice meat across the grain (short side).

Serve with fresh green salad or fingerling potatoes.

Hydrofracking Protest

Posted by Kevin Shaw

The hydrofracking debate is heating up and several community groups staged a protest in Fredericton yesterday. Susan King was there and has a report.

 

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U2 Wrap

Posted by Kevin Shaw

Well Ian Fowler has his work cut out for him now, how is he going to top U2? Christine talks with Moncton's general manager of economic development, tourism and culture.

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Scottish Monument

Posted by Kevin Shaw

The Clearances and Campbellton. Christine talks with a couple of people involved in an effort to permanently mark the forced emigration of some Scottish families to this province.

 

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