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Gardening Phone In

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Our gardening expert George Scott answers all of your questions.

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Fish Habitat

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A long time fisheries biologist says the Harper Government is making a big mistake if it eliminates habitat protection in the Fisheries Act.

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Playhouse Preview

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Tim Yerxa from the Playhouse takes us to the ballet.

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Back To School

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We bring you the latest from the devastated community of Perth Andover where the school district is scrambling to get students back into the classroom.

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Boudreau Budget Reaction

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Political reaction to the provincial budget. We talk to the Leader of the Official Opposition, Victor Boudreau.

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Leonard on Budget

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The Minister of Government Services Craig Leonard joins us to discuss his government's new budget.

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Voter Turnout

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We talk to two professors at UNB for their thoughts on why Canadians aren't into elections, and what can be done to increase interest.

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Gas Guru

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Bob Jones stops by to make his predictions for the price of gasoline and home heating fuel.

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Budget Lands With A Soft Thud

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Making political sense of yesterday's budget. We speak with political science professor Tom Bateman.

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Disaster relief in Perth Andover

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We find out more about efforts to help people there from Bill Lawlor of the Canadian Red Cross.

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NB Budget Day

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Will the Alward government really pull the trigger on cuts? Bob Jones explains.

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Mark Rheaume

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Vintage jazz, from Canadian legend Peter Appleyard.

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Flood Insurance

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Flood insurance coverage for the people of Perth-Andover. Is there such a thing?

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Gignoo Transition House

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The head of New Brunswick's only transition house for aboriginal women reflects on the death of Rowena Sharpe and what needs to be done to help others facing abuse.

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Perth-Andover Update

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A state of emergency continues in Perth-Andover this morning. We get the latest from the mayor and the village's emergency response coordinator.

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NDP Leadership Race

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Provincial NDP leader Dominic Cardy joins us with his thoughts after the national party begins the week with a new leader and new vision.

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Hazards of the job

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Pierre Battah is our workplace issues columnist.

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STU Student Search

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How far would a school go to find new students?

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Drug Trends

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The latest drug trends in the Capital city.

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Playhouse Preview

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A top flight band is coming to Fredericton at the end of the month. You won't want to miss John Reischman and the Jaybirds.
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Potholes

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When you hit a pot hole and your car is damaged, who pays?
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Gas Guru

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Bob Jones with his prediction on the price of gas.
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Real Life Science

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Real Life Science takes us for a tour of our largest star. It's getting busy there.
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Scots in NB

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A "living tribute" to the Scottish people of New Brunswick, a new web portal.
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Shoplifting

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Woodstock police say people are resorting to stealing from grocery stores in order to feed their families.
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Movie Revue - The Lorax

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The newest Dr. Seuss movie is causing a bit of a political firestorm.
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Medicare Cards

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A Fredericton couple wonders where their new medicare cards have disappeared.
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Statistics Canada

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A Fredericton woman wants answers from Statistics Canada about the way it's treating her parents.
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Norovirus effects local journalists

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A suspected outbreak of norovirus hit the Canadian University Press national conference in Victoria, BC. New Brunswick student journalists found themselves in the middle of a big story.

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Aging Survey

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Find out how you might be able to help unlock the mysteries of aging. We speak with Dr. Perminder Rainah, the lead principal investigator for The Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging.

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Mike Murphy Runs

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Former Cabinet Minister Mike Murphy jumps back in the ship. He has launched his campaign for the Liberal leadership.

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Subsidized Bus Travel

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Michael Perry, Vice President of Transport Action Atlantic says the group thinks that inter-city bus travel in the province should be subsidized.

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Divorce Mediation

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We speak to Sheila Cameron , a Moncton lawyer about the province's decision to stop funding mediation services for families going through divorce or separation.

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Moncton Coupon Lady

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Imagine if you could cut your grocery bill down...way down. We get some tips from the Moncton Coupon Lady, Ruth Ann Swansburg.

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In the shadow of the big-box store

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Downtown Fredericton Incorporated's Bruce McCormack talks to us about the impact big-box stores like Costco can have on small businesses in the downtown area.
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PEI-NB Shuttle Service

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Acadian could be getting some competition in the province. We hear from the PEI company making a bid to start up a shuttle service in the province.
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Sitting could be bad for your health

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Travis Saunders is a PhD candidate and certified exercise physiologist at the University of Ottawa. He spoke with Terry Seguin.
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The Costco Effect

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Is it a myth or an actual impact being felt by retailers in Fredericton. We spoke with Art Carden, an Assistant Professor of Economics at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee.
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Student Union Hires Bus

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The wheels on the bus go round and round. St Thomas University's student union revives its charter bus service to get students back to school.
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Playhouse Preview

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Tim Yerxa, Executive Director of the Playhouse drops by to talk about Quebec Superstar Marie Josee Lord. She will be performing at the playhouse January 13th.
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Gas Guru

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Bob Jones with his weekly prediction on gas and heating oil prices.
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Mayor on site for Occupy tear down

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Public works crews moved in on the Occupy Fredericton camp this morning.The Occupy group's tents and belongings were carted away leaving just a few members standing in Pheonix Square, next to city hall. We spoke with Mayor Brad Woodside who was there.
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Occupy Fredericton Dismantled

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City crews dismantled the occupy Fredericton site this morning at 5am without incidents. We spoke with Dana hart, from Occupy Fredericton shortly afterwards.
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Competing with Costco

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The Costco effect shuts down a gas station in New Maryland. We talk to the owner who is throwing in the towel.
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Pointing a finger at texting

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We hear from a massage therapist whose treating several patients for injuries caused by over-use of their communication gadgets.
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Big business plans at St. Mary's First Nation

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St. Mary's First Nation is considering building a new hotel and a new restaurant. We speak with Chief Candice Paul to find out what other business plans could be in the works.

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Biomess

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The province's forest products association weighs in on Greenpeace's concerns about bio-energy projects. we speak with Mark Arsenault, the president and CEO of the New Brunswick Forest Products Association.

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Strengthening ties

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Strengthening ties between New Brunswick and the United Kingdom. We talk to the British Consul General, Jonathan Dart.

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SJ City Employee Pension Fund

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We talk to an expert on pension law about Saint John's plan to halt cost of living payments to retired workers. Will it get the city in legal hot water?

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Playhouse Preview - Stan Carew

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Stan Carew is well known to CBC listeners as the voice of "Weekend Mornings", but Stan fans will also know he's a musician. And he's coming to New Brunswick for a couple of shows this month.

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Gas Guru

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What will happen to gas prices this week? The Gas Guru checks his crystal ball.

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Just Wondering

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What is the proper protocol for wearing a poppy? We ask Ardith Armstrong, the president of Branch 4, Royal Canadian Legion in Fredericton.


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Stanton Friedman UFOlogist

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The US government has formally denied any knowledge of extraterrestrial life forms, but is it enough to convince UFOlogists?

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Power subsidies

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That was then, and this is now. As the controversy over power subsidies to big industry continues, the CBC's Robert Jones has the story how the biggest users once felt subsidies were exactly the WRONG way to proceed.

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Harvey doctor ready to fight

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A doctor in Harvey says it's time to show the village hospital a little respect. He's calling on people in the area to fight Horizon Heath's plan to take away 24-7 service.

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What the oil & gas industry think of NB

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We've heard lots from New Brunswickers about their perceptions of shale gas, but what's the perception of New Brunswick in the oil and gas industry? We talk to the head of the Canadian Society for Unconventional Resources.

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City versus country

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Should everyone pack up and move to the city? We look at what's happening to rural New Brunswick. We spoke with Dr. Susan Machum, a sociology professor at Saint Thomas University and the Canada Research Chair in Rural Social Justice.

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Keeping your kids safe on the internet

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What's the last thing your child posted on their Facebook page? Does your child have an e-mail address or a Twitter account? If you are a parent of a tech savvy kid, these are things you should know. Author Kevin Cameron tells you how to keep your kids safe in a technological world.

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Flu Season

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Everything you need to know about this year's flu shot campaign. We talk to Cheryl Yates. the director of the communicable disease branch.

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Slippery roads for NB deficit fight

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The province trims the snowplowing budget to help fight the deficit. We talk to the Minister of Transporation and the union that represents snow plow operators.

 

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Free TV

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A Minto woman fights to get her free CBC TV broadcasts back. And wins!

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Heritage Buildings

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We all want to save our heritage buildings, but how do you turn an old building into a useful modern facility? We talk to an expert.

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Corporate Tax Cuts

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There's no evidence yet that those Graham government Corporate tax cuts have created more jobs. Still Finance Minister Blaine Higgs is keeping those cuts in place which raises the question why?

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Liberal Renewal

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We find out what the Liberal party plans to do to recover from last year's devastating loss in the provincial election.

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Saving The Salmon

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We learn about new research on Atlantic salmon stocks from an international salmon summit.

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Spuds a Dud?

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It's been a dud year for some spud growers in New Brunswick. We find out how the harvest is going.

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Deersdale Sawmill Layoffs

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Woodlot owners say they don't buy the reason Irving is giving for laying off workers at the Deersdale sawmill.

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Controlling Health Care Spending

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The Alward government is struggling to rein in spending in several departments, including Health. We'll talk to a former health minister Dr. Dennis Furlong for thoughts on how that could be done.

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No Tolls A BIG Mistake

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Ten years later, a former transportation minister says it's a BIG mistake not to have tolls on the TransCanada highway.

Sheldon Lee was the former Transportation Minister in New Brunswick during the McKenna years. He spoke with Terry Sequin.

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Police Report on Pedestrian Accidents

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Last month two pedestrians died in seperate incidents after being struck by vehicles. Fredericton Police have now issued a preliminary report looking at motor vehicle accidents involving pedestrians.

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NB Finance Update

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He's got a job few would envy. Finance Minister Blaine Higgs talks about the province's financial picture.

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Playhouse Preview

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Tim Yerxa is back for another season of priviews of upcoming acts at the Playhouse. Today it's the new Classic Live Album show.

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Gas Guru

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Bob Jones with his weekly prediction on the price of gas and home heating fuel.

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Safe Text

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We've all heard the messages about safe sex. Now there's a new campaign: "safe text" from the Canadian Automobile Association.

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Global Reality

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The Atlantic Provinces Economic Council is trying to start a discussion on how our region can weather the new global economic situation. Elizabeth Beale is the President of A.P.E.C.

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Fiscal Update

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After months of cutting back it looks as though New Brunswick is getting even deeper in debt. The Liberal finance critic talks about the government's new fiscal update.

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DECH Wait Times May Increase

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Emergency room doctors' hours are being cut back at the Chalmer's Hospital. Dr. Graeme Young, the head of the ER explains to Terry.
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Movie Review

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A new movie in theatres straddles the seriousness of a cancer diagnosis with humour and tells the story of best friends whose lives are changed by that diagnosis. Rebekah Chasse will tell us what she thought of the movie.
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Movie Revue

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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

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

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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

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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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Crop Damage

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A mid-summer hail storm wreaked havoc on crops in Drummondville. We hear from two people who toured the area - Mike Allen, the MP for the Tobique-Mactaquac riding and Joe Brennan, chair of the board for Potates New Brunswick.
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Tracking the GPS Tracking Story

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The Liberals say it's too costly but the province says the price tag will mean savings in the end. New Brunswick's Transportation Minister Claude Williams explains.
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Big Brother May Be Watching

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The province of New Brunswick wants to install GPS tracking systems in all of its vehicles.It's a new plan to save money. The opposition is questioning whether the plan is worth the cost. Rick Doucet is the MLA for Charlotte-The Isles and the transportation critic for the opposition LIberals.
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Keeping the Hells Angels out of Fredericton

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The city of Fredericton says one of its motives for buying the North Star Strip Club was to keep the Hells Angels from buying it. We talk to Steven Schneider, an assistant professor in the department of sociology and criminology at St. Mary's University in Halifax about how effective that move will be.
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Ruined Crops

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Summer hail destroyed crops in the Drummond area this week. We talk to Eric Theriault, a farmer with Eastern Grains.
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City Buys Strip Bar

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Fredericton city council is buying the city's only strip bar with plans to redevelop the property. We speak with Steven Chase, the chair of Fredericton's Development Committee.
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Gas Guru

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Bob Jones with this week's prediction of the price of gas.
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Goose Be Gone

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Yet another wrinkle in the plan to cull geese in Nackawic. Randy Wilson is the town's recreation and parks coordinator. He spoke with Terry Seguin.
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The Doctor's NOT In

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The New Brunswick Medical Society calls on the government for help in dealing with patient backlog. Dr. Allison Kennedy is President and he spoke with Terry Seguin.
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Be... In This Place

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We've been the Picture Province. And we've contemplated what it means to "Be...In This Place." Now the province wants to hear from New Brunswickers to find out what they think a new provincial slogan should be. We spoke with Karen Blotnicky who teaches marketing at Mount St. Vincent University in Halifax.
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Young NB Athlete Series

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A young Fredericton man's prowess on the links lands him a prestigious scholarship. Kyle Blaquier speaks with Terry.
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Gauging the health of the St. John River

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How healthy is the St. John River? We find out about a new report from the Canadian Rivers Institute. Dr. Allen Curry is the director of the Institute.
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Teacher Cuts

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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

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

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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

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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

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Robert Jones and his gas price prediction.
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David Wilkins Interview

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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

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

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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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Egyptian Students On Home

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They're watching as their homeland goes through convulsions. We catch up with Omar Hasan and NOOR-an-ALI, two students from Egypt studying at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton.
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IT Council Presents Report To Government

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The Information Techology sector in New Brunswick prepares a plan to rejuvenate itself. We'll find out why and what's being done.
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MS Patient Dies

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It's become popular for MS patients to travel outside Canada for a controversial treatment. But the recent death of a Canadian in a foreign clinic is putting that treatment under the spotlight.
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If A Tree Falls...

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People are outraged after a row of cedars were cut down on Marlborough Drive.
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Power Deal

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What role will New Brunswick play in the new energy deal between Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador. Craig Leonord, the energy minister will is our guest.
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Finn Report Review

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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"

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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

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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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Gas Guru

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

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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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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George Scott answers questions from listeners.
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MLA Pensions Election Issue

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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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NB Power Merges

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Yesterday the government announced it was going to reassemble NB Power back into one company.
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Provincial Power Play

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Utilities Board review has opposition MLAs calling for a hydro rate reversal. MLA Bruce Fitch tells us why.
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Don't Touch The Hogweed!

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When you come across plants you don't recognize it's probably better not to touch them. Gardening expert Bob Osborne says giant hogweed is one such species.
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Gardening Phone In

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George Scott joins us to answer your gardening questions.
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EUB Can't Justify NB Power's Latest Increase

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The Energy and Utilities Board says it can't conclude that NB Power really needed that three per cent increase from you last month. Energy Minister Jack Keir asked the EUB to review the increase after the utility said it was needed despite better-than-expected profits.

Daniel Theriault is the public intervenor on the EUB. He spoke with Host Terry Seguin.
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Fighting Back

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We talk to a traffic ticket pro about what to do if you think your fine is bogus.
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Anonymous Posting

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To name or not to name. We wade into the debate over anonymous on-line comments with New Brunswick writer/editor for CBCNews.ca, Dan McHardie.
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Gas Guru

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Robert Jones our Gas Guru has looked into his crystal ball and sees good things happening at the pumps tonight at midnight.
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City Plans To Change Building-Height Bylaw

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The city is looking at a plan to amend the bylaw limiting how tall buildings can be. This would allow for a new 126-room, 11-storey hotel to be next to the new convention centre. Last night city council heard objections from some people living downtown who aren't happy about the idea of changing the height bylaw.

Rosella Melanson lives in the Regency Park condominiums facing what could be a new 36 metre high hotel.
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Pleasure Craft Operators Card Requirements

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The Pleasure Craft Operators Card is mandatory for anyone driving any kind of motorized watercraft be it a Jet Ski or a 40 foot cabin cruiser. But does it really make you a safer boater?
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Woman Gets Ticket

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Construction confusion drives a Fredericton woman to question whether she should have been ticketed for turning left.
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Movie Review

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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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Just Wondering

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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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Auditor General's Report

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Are the provinces finances in good health?
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Native Status

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Ottawa moves to extend the designation of "status Indian" to the children of native women who married non-native men. We find out what that means.
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PEI Woman Challenges Fredericton Mayor To Duel

Posted by Larry Dickinson

The annual UNB/STU fencing club tournament, The UNB Shield, is on this weekend.
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Changing Property Tax For Seniors?

Posted by Larry Dickinson

There's interest in changing the current property tax system as it relates to seniors. New Brunswick's Finance Minister Greg Byrne discusses the topic.
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Crime Stats in Fredericton

Posted by Larry Dickinson

The stats are in and we take a look at crime in the city over the last year. Fredericton Police Chief Barry McKnight is our guest.
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NB Seniors Federation on Property Taxes

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Reforming the property tax system for seniors is being discussed. Robert Leblanc is the president of the New Brunswick Seniors Federation.
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Playhouse Preview

Posted by Larry Dickinson

This week Tim Yerxa tells us about we hear about Chirgilchin, a group of Russian singers.
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Just Wondering

Posted by Larry Dickinson

The Final Eight high school basketball tournament moves to Saint John. Why?
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Gas Guru

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Will it go up or down? Bob Jones with his weekly price predictions.
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Real Science - The Earth's Crust

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Geology Professor Adrian Park turns his attention to what's happening with the earth's crust -- and the answers geology can provide.
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Woodside Wants Property Tax Increases Deferred

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Mayor Brad Woodside is starting a campaign to convince the province to defer property tax increases on senior's homes until their homes are sold.
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CRA poll

Posted by Larry Dickinson

New poll sheds some light on how the NB Power - Hydro Quebec debate is affecting public opinion towards leaders and their parties.
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The Story Of The Fall Of Atcon

Posted by Larry Dickinson

The Graham government has blamed the troubles at Atcon on the recession.
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Keith Ashfield on Federal Budget

Posted by Larry Dickinson

What does last week's federal budget mean for New Brunswick?
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Music Review with Mark Rheaume

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Canada's "Goddess of the Blues" Rita Chiarelli.
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Playhouse Preview

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Tim Yerxa recaps his weekend at the East Coast Music Awards.
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Movie Review "Precious"

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Precious" is the film our movie reviewers will be talking about this week.
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Finance Minister Greg Byrne on the Federal Budget

Posted by Larry Dickinson

What the numbers mean for our province...We talk to Finance Minister Greg Byrne about the impact of the new federal budget.

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Canada Reads #5

Posted by Larry Dickinson

The Minto Booklovers tackle Nikolski... an "off-kilter" fairy tale.
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Cell Phone Use While Driving in NB

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Bill Adams speaks for the Insurance Bureau of Canada about the use of cell phones while driving.
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Canada Reads #4

Posted by Larry Dickinson

The CFB Gagetown Book Club look at "The Jade Peony".
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BMO Manager On Fraud

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Lee Winchester talks about the latest bank card fraud investigation.

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Gas Guru

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Bob Jones with his weekly pump predictions.
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Playhouse Preview

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Tim Yerxa tells us about the Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba Show.
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Canada Reads #3

Posted by Larry Dickinson

The Canada Reads book club tackles "Fall on Your Knees".
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Bank Fraud Hits Fredericton Area

Posted by Larry Dickinson

We find out about it and how to protect yourself from Caroline Hubberstey, the Director of Public & Government Relations with the Interac Association.

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Canada Reads #2

Posted by Larry Dickinson

We find out how Generation X - the book - holds up after all these years.

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Byrne Talks NB Power Developments

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Greg Byrne talks about the latest developments in the most controversial political deal in New Brunswick in decades.

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Canada Reads #1

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Our recommended Reading panel tackles the question: To be Good or Not to Be Good, as they look at one of titles in this year's Canada Reads competition.

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Lamrock on First Nations Child Welfare

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Social Development minister speaks about what it will take to improve child welfare in First Nations communities.

 

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Scotiabank asks that Atcon be put under receivership

Posted by Larry Dickinson

Yesterday, the minister of Business NB said he had no regrets - about a loan guarantee for the Atcon Group worth 50 million dollars. Yesterday, Scotiabank went to court to ask that Atcon be put under receivership. Business NB Minister Victor Boudreau spoke to reporters.

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Gardening Phone In

Posted by Larry Dickinson

George Scott answers your gardening questions.

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Just Wondering

Posted by Larry Dickinson

More questions in Fredericton about when mail is picked up.

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Ombudsman Report

Posted by Larry Dickinson

The Provincial Ombudsman releases his report on the First Nations Child Welfare System.

And it's not a pretty picture.

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