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Moncton's Fire department hires a female firefighter. The chief hopes she'll stick around and encourage others to join. Marc Genuist brings us that story.

Janice Leger and Utah were Jonna's guests this morning in advance of a fund-raising event on the weekend designed to help train guide dogs. For more information on the event, which takes place in Riverview on Sunday, call 204-8433 or check out the website www.cullenwebb.com

Jonna talks with Greg Ingersoll, incoming superintendant of the newly re-organized Anglophone East school district.

Sylvia Williams tells Jonna about her heart attack nearly 30 years ago at the age of 26. Sylvia will address a symposium on heart failure later this week in Moncton. She was joined by Dr. Ron Bourgeois of the Moncton Hospital's Cardiology unit.
This event is open to the public. To register, call the Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick @ 634-1620 or 1-800-663-3600 and ask for Sharon Manson.

Local book club members Pat DesBrisay (left) and Molly Newman talked to Jonna about the reading selections they make to coincide with visiting authors at the Frye Festival.

Imagine listening in on a conversation between two literary greats .....Northrop Frye and Marshall McLuhan. That event is being staged in Moncton on Saturday. Jonna gets the details from the two men who will portray Frye and McLuhan. Actor Marshall Button plays McLuhan, while Sandy Burnett, who is also a former student of Northrop Frye, plays Frye.

A coin-operated breathalyzer has appeared at a night club in Moncton. CBC reporter Marc Genuist talks to the businessman behind the idea.

CBC Reporter Jennifer Choi looks at how two candidates are taking different approaches towards campaign spending ahead of the upcoming municipal elections.

The city of Moncton asks the province a level financial playing field for all candidates during municipal election campaigns.

Reporter Karen Rawlines talks to a man who wonders if his father might have survived a heart attack if the Pollett River Bridge had been finished on time.

Moncton-born writer Heidi Radford Legg talks to Jonna about her update on the classic Longfellow poem for a twenty-first century audience. In her first novel, "My Evangeline", Radford Legg chronicles the tale of an Acadian family in Canada 250 years after the deportation.

A fire in Elsipogtog gutted an apartment building and left about two dozen people without a home on April 12. The community says the fire also exposed a deeper housing problem on the reserve. The CBC's Karen Rawlines spoke with Marilyn Simon, a volunteer helping people displaced by the fire.

One of the the world's great Phantom of the Opera singers gave a Riverview woman a chance to sing onstage with her the last time he performed at the Riverview Arts Centre. He also set her on the path to better mental health. In advance of his return engagement to the RAC, Peter Karrie and Cheryl Albert talked to Jonna about their remarkable shared story.

How do you keep calm and carry on when people around you are losing their jobs? Pierre Battah talks about workplace survivor's syndrome.

Jonna talks to Don McAlpine, the zoologist trying to unravel the mystery behind the large, wolf-like creature shot on the Acadian Peninsula.

(Photo courtesy of Roger Lanteigne)

Jonna's interview with Catherine McKinnon, the New Brunswick born star who's receiving a lifetime achievement award at the ECMA's this weekend.

also, Catherine tells the backstory of how she came to popularize the classic folksong, "Farewell to Nova Scotia."

(Photo: CBC Still Photo Collection)

As the ECMA's get ready to rock, Jonna talks to Adam Gould, head of the ECMA local organizing committe. Adam talks about the many ways people can plug into the festive atmosphere.

We take you back to 1997, the last time the East Coast Music Awards were in Moncton. Some of the memories are fun and some are bittersweet.

The ECMAs have arrived and musicians from all over Atlantic Canada are starting to show up. This week on Information Morning, we've been profiling a few of our local musicians who have been nominated for ECMA's. The CBC's Matt Tunnacliffe is our guide.

Luc Cardin and Sally Wright are separately nominated in the classical music category at this week's East Coast Music Awards in Moncton. Matt spoke with them both about what it takes to make a living as a classical musician.

Matt cranks it up with a look at Moncton metal band Dischord.

Thursday, Matt turns his attention to a nominated festival: SappyFest.

Kevin Gallant is an engineer who tackled an energy retrofit for a St. Michael's Basilica in Miramichi. He talked to Jonna about Phase 1 of the project which included installing solar thermal hot water system, something that helped the parish drastically reduce its heading cost. The parish has just launched a fund-raising campaign to finish Phase 2 of the project.

More parking or more pedestrians on Main Street? Moncton city council debated both options Monday night. CBC reporter Marc Genuist was there.

Codiac Transpo bus drivers voted a 94 per cent strike mandate over the weekend. Vanessa Blanch talks to the opposing sides in this labour management dispute threatens to disrupt the daily commute for thousands of passengers. However the city and the union still hope to avert a strike.

Paul Thomson speaks for the City of Moncton.

George Turple is president of the union representing bus operators, mechanics and service people.

Both sides say they're willing to meet again. The City of Moncton says that could happen this Thursday. The union is required to give 24 hours-notice before taking any strike action.

Robert Pichette talked to Vanessa Blanch about Monday's launch of his 287-page history of the Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption Cathedral in Moncton. The book's publishing comes at a crucial junction in the building's history. Crucial renovations are needed, but so far, there's no money to pay for them. BTW, you can win a signed copy of this book. To enter, tell us the story of a memorable esperience you've had that's connected to that church. The book is called "La cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption: Monument de la Reconnaissance" and is written in French.

Jonna talks to Thom Swift, the Pied Piper of New Brunswick ahead of his concert with the Sistema Orchestra in Moncton next Wednesday. He talks about what jazzes him about giving the gift of music. The concert is happening April 4, from 7-9 o'clock at Moncton High School Auditorium.

Tickets for the concert are $10 and are available at Spin-It Records and Video, Moncton Reads Newsstand and at the door.

The blue collar philosopher from the North Shore weighs in after a two-budget week.

Provincial budget reaction: Jonna talked to Jean-Claude Basque, Provincial Coordinator pf the Common Front for Social Justice, and Nancy Whipp, CEO of the Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce.

Students at the Eel Ground First Nation will get a chance this Friday and Saturday to learn the art of fly-tying. Fly-fishing enthusiast Betty Ward and educator John Hawkes are involved in the Eel Ground Atlantic Salmon Fly fishing and Sportsman Show. They talked to Jonna about the need for native youth to strengthen their ties to nature.

Former Lieutenant-Governor Margaret McCain talked to Jonna about what she called her "journey into the world of cancer," the time she spent with husband Wallace during and after his battle with the disease. McCain will share her story at the Daffodil Ball this Saturday in Moncton. Tickets are still available by calling 1-800-455-9090. Individual tickets are $200 and table of eight is $1,500. The Cancer Society hopes to exceed the amount raised during the 2011 Ball, which totaled more than $100,000

Coadiac Transit bus user Karen Haley has started a petition she hopes to present to Moncton City Council this coming Monday. She hopes to generate enough pressure to avert a possible strike.

Gary Aguinaga talked to Jonna about the "Handbags to End Polio" initiative conducted by the Rotary Club of Moncton West and Riverview. It involves an auction of designer handbags to help the cause that's happening Thursday night.

The mother of Star Academie finalist Jean-Marc Couture talked to Jonna about the do-or-die weekend he's facing. More than 3,000 people showed up at a rally in Campbellton Thursday night in support of the Val D'Amour native. The competition is akin to "American Idol" for the francophone set. Couture goes up against Quebec performer Sophia Pelletier in Sunday's final. Star Academie is competition/reality show previously won by Wilfred LeBouthillier of Tracadie-Sheila.

The province slammed the door on further discussion about moving Moncton High School to the outskirts of the city. Two members of MHS student council, Emily Crompton and Stefen Savoy, weigh in on developments.

Reporter Kate Letterick talks to people soaking up the sun Wednesday at Parlee Beach.

Freelance sports reporter Roger Surette profiles the l'Universite de Moncton's men's hockey team, Les Aigles Bleus, as they head into the national championship in Fredericton this weekend.

Jonna's interview with Claude Williams, the provincial minister responsible for the new site.

The mayor talks about the city's plans for the Highfield Square property. George LeBlanc tells Jonna it's a "very large, small step forward" towards a downtown sports and entertainment centre.

Stefan Savoy is a Moncton High student council member. Monday night at Moncton city council, he slammed the way he says the provincial government is steamrolling over opposition while moving MHS from the downtown core to the outskirts of the city.

Starting over - with no ID. Marc Genuist has the story of a former inmate who says Corrections Canada could do better to help people when they re-enter society.

Aloma Jardine talks to Jonna about why she makes time for community theatre to balance out her busy schedule as a working mother.

Social Development Minister Sue Stultz talks to Jonna about the province's plan to deal with a shortage of care for seniors in the province. Jonna follows that up by interviewing Cecile Cassista, Executive Director Coalition for Seniors and Nursing Home Residents' Rights.

David Campbell, economic development consultant, talks to Jonna about the production problems at Moncton's Industrial Rail.

Pierre Martell talked to Jonna about supplying a dream cottage that will be raffled off to raise funds for the Riverview Boys and Girls Club.

The Royal Oaks developer pulls its rezoning application for land near the site of the new Moncton High School. Jim Scott , a consultant for the developer, talked to Jonna about some of the reasons behind the decision.

Middle school students from Northrup Frye School in Moncton are seeing the world in a different way this year - through a camera lens.

Band-leader Francois-Olivier Fortin talks about what it's like to organize and direct The Big Band Theory, a new 19-piece jazz combo in Moncton. Also along for the interview was the youngest member of his troupe, trumpet player and high school student, Melanie Cosman.

Deputy mayor Hector Doiron describes the series of events Monday in Cap-Pelé that concluded with the removal of a sign at the local arena. That sign had been an homage to former and deceased village priest Fr. Camille Leger. Several people came forward to accuse the priest of molestation.

The Archbishop of Moncton told parishioners at Ste Therese d'Avila in Cap Pelé that he believes the men who have come forward alleging that a deceased priest abused them.
Archbishop André Richard spoke during Sunday mass. He went on to praise the men for speaking out about the abuse, which they say happened when Father Camille Léger was a priest in the village, from 1957 to 1980. Here is his interview with CBC reporter Marc Genuist, which originally aired Monday, March 12.

Ron Godin, the consumer advocate for insurance for New Brunswick, talks to Jonna about liability and the impact potholes have on insurance rates.

Hector Stevens is closing the grocery he owns in Dalhousie that's been in his family since it opened in 1929. He can't find a buyer because of the depressed local economy.

The city and the union representing bus drivers and mechanics have reached an impasse in contract negotations. We hear from both sides: Paul Thomson (pictured), who speaks for the city, and George Turple, president of ATU local 1290.

One of Canada's most successful comedians performs in Moncton, Saint John and Fredericton this week. We drill down with former Corner Gas star Brent Butt to find out the secret of his stand-up success.

Clem Tremblay, the mayor of Dalhousie, contemplates a future without the Dalhousie Thermal Generating Station. A recent report by NB Power suggests the station's fuel supply will be gone by the end of April or early May.

Ruth Stella Maclean is a retired nurse from Riverview. She talked to Jonna about the book she wrote called "Living Successfully with Chronic Pain." It will be officially launched on March 22 at Riverview Public Library from 6:20 to 8 p.m. The book is available in print and as an e-book at Amazon.com or from MacLean's website.

Archie, Betty and Veronica and the rest of the gang are coming soon, to a cell phone near you. George Donovan is president Gojii Games, the Moncton company behind a new game you'll be able to play on mobile devices, your computer and Facebook.

It's been a whirlwind couple weeks for singer Lauren Barnes of Moncton. From a performance at Carnegie Hall, she went on to Toronto for music school auditions, and then her return home where she'll be performing at Friday's Celtic Revue show at the Riverview arts Centre, where she'll be performing with many other artists, including the show's producer, Paul McCloskey.

James Devine, a Mt. A. assistant professor of policitial science specializing in the Middle East, talks to Jonna about rising tensions over Syria, Iran and Yemen.

Richard Lachance is passionate about spreading the "pocket neighbourhoods" concept. He told Jonna on Monday's show that it's a great alternative to the common street, block and lot development of today.

Political science professor Tom Bateman takes a closer look at Thursday's shuffle - of both departments and ministers.

Country artists Kevin Chase and Melanie Morgan talk to Vanessa Blanch about their upcoming tour in China.

Adam Gould, chair of the local organizing committee for the upcoming East Coast Music Awards, talks to Vanessa about what the awards could mean for home-grown talent.

A group of students from Moncton will head to the devastated country next month to deliver sporting equipment and help people rebuild. Roger LeBlanc, left, is one of the organizers and photographer Maurice Henri also plans to travel with the group.

What's it going to take to reduce the use of your automobile? The city of Moncton's Melissa Lee (right) and the planning commission's Ginny Cosgrove talk to Vanessa today about various options people can chose.

After a period of tumult, the Greater Moncton Sewerage Commission has a new board. New members Brian Hicks and Winston Pearce talk about new priorities.

Angie Vickers and Nathalie Forrest of Miramichi talk to Jonna about preparing for a six day trek in Iceland to help people with arthritis. Visit the Arthritis Society website for more information.

As Dieppe takes legal action against companies over its bilingual sign bylaw, the CEO of enterprise Greater Moncton is urging business owners to get with the times.

There could soon be some relief for residents of Dieppe's Dover Estates. The residents have been under a boil water order for much of the past three months due to a conflict between the park's owner and the City of Dieppe over unpaid water bills. Dover Estates resident Richrd Gauthier talks about the surprise agreement that helped break an impasse.

Skip Talbot (left) and Carlo DiBonaventura talk to Jonna about Tuesday's Black History month event happening in Moncton. The event includes the launch of a book that documents ealy black presence in this province.

Moncton city councillor Kathryn Barnes (right) and city clerk Barb Quigley talk to Jonna about Monday's "Municipal Café". It happening from 4 to 7:30 at City Hall and is designed to increase voter turnout for the upcoming election and encourage residents to run to city council.

The Department of Social Development will review its policy for pet owners who live in subsidized housing.

Blair Lawrence on one of the streets of Cienfuegos, southeast of Havana. He's one of 23 members of Moncton's Neil-Michaud Choir on a cultural exchange in Cuba.

A woman whose parents live in a nursing home in St Louis de Kent says the staff members are terrific but the facility needs to be replaced.

Dani Sonier learned yesterday he can keep his dog Molly, even though it goes against policy for people living in subsidized housing. But his mother tells Jonna that she's concerned now for her neighbours facing a similar predicament.

Dawn Parke and André Gaudet of the Moncton YMCA talk to Jonna about this Saturday's Spin-a-thon. The five-hour event is a fundraiser for the Y's partnerships with communities in Honduras and Columbia. For more information, check out

Molly the dog has been given her eviction notice from NB Housing. Her companion is a 19-year-old man with cerebral palsy who depends on the dog to help him get through difficult and painful therapy sessions.

A former mean girl confronts her childhood past when her own daughter becomes a victim of bullying.

Workplace issues specialist Pierre Battah has been looking into the latest stats on complaints of discrimination. It's still happening in spite of the laws and the best intentions of workplace policies.

Psychologist Charles Emmrys of Moncton talks about approaches that work, and others that don't.

Moncton's Emily Morgan talks to Jonna about scaling the tallest heights of Africa and then walking in the shadows of the continent's greatest tragedy.

Reporter Marc Genuist looks into the $1.4 million deal for the Royal Oaks subdivision land where the new Moncton High School will be built. The deal has its defenders, but critics think the province spent too much.

(Photo: Marc Genuist)

A Fredericton mother makes a discovery that shakes her to very core. Part two of our story on acts that went beyond bullying.

Jill Saunders (left) and Stacey Duff talked to Jonna about the Harrison Trimble Teacher's Variety Show that will be breaking 44 years of tradition by also performing for the general public. It's happening Saturday at the school's Owen Fraser Auditorium.

A mother comes forward to talk about the extremes she went to trying to protect her daughter from school bullies three years ago.

Dan Noel is our business and finance watcher. He talks to Jonna about a proposal to change the way our inflation rate is determined. The current method is now under review amid beliefs that it's over-estimating that rate.

Tom Alexander of SWN Resources Canada says the company is getting ready to explore for oil and natural gas. This time, the company has its sights set on seismic testing in Kent County.

Legendary Canadian singer/songwriter Bruce Cockburn talks to Jonna in a wide-ranging interview that goes from his memories of driving off the road during a New Brunswick snowstorm to his recent thought-provoking trip to entertain the troops in Afghanistan. Cockburn's New Brunswick concert tour starts Thursday night at Moncton's Capitol theatre.

The two sides of the no-cat policy in NB Housing units. First, Social Development minister Sue Stultz followed by Kelly Sherrard, who protested the polity at Stultz's constituency office in Moncton Monday.

Seniors like Agnes Burgess-Mitchell who live in New Brunswick Housing Authority apartments are facing eviction if they keep their pets. Mitchell told reporter Frederique Charest she's distraught about losing her cat.

Grade 8 student Megan Dobbin and teacher Douglas Stewart talk about what the Sackville Middle School immersion class learned while making an animation/stop-motion film about a historial event that happened during the start of the Acadian Deportation. The three-minute film is competing against other schools, including one from Kent County, for a chance to win a trip to Banff for the whole class. Try this link if you want to vote: www.myparkspass.ca/video-gallery
Voting ends on Feb 21.

Economic development consultant David Campell's take on this week's NB census figures? If you set the bar low enough, any growth is exciting.

The way Moncton city councillor Brian Hicks reads the contract, the developer that built the Rogers call centre may get free parking for the next four decades.

The musical trio Vishten, which got it's start more than a decade ago when two of the members attended l"Université de Moncton, is hoping to fund it's fourth album via a social media campaign. Vanessa Blanch talks to band member Pastelle LeBlanc.

It was the first time this happened in the 12-year history of the CBC Open Mic contest that helped launch the 2012 edition of the Hubcap Comedy Fest.

Dan Noel, Information Morning's business and finance watcher, reports on cases where investor funds are being stolen through hacked email accounts.

Lower Sackville's Nikki Payne talks about moving to the Moncton area on a permanent basis. She'll be using it as a home base for her stand-up comedy travels.

Craig DeMarta, assistant general manager of Casino New Brunswick, says it's not true five cocktail waitresses were fired for refusing to wear sexy Vegas-style uniforms.

Jonna's full-length interview with Moncton-born veteran blues rocker Matt Minglewood, who's embarking on a mini-tour of New Brunswick.

Some former workers accuse Casino NB of firing them because they don't fit the Vegas-style profile of a cocktail waitress.

Marc Genuist reports from the Moncton City council session where councillors were told by a developer that his deal with the province means the new Moncton High School will be built not downtown, but rather on the outskirts of the city in the Royal Oaks subdivision.

Susan Ehrhardt, with her dog Buster, was Jonna's guest Monday morning for an update on her battle with Hodgkins Lymphoma. After seven months of treatment, she's cancer free and won't need more radiation treatment.

Coralee Smith, whose daughter Ashley committed suicide in an Ontario prison in 2007 while guards were watching, addressed more than 500 people this past weekend at the Women and Wellness event. Here is her full speech.

Alison Davidson has pledged to test herself throughout the year to raise money to fight cancer and pay homage to her mother, Pat Crossman. The former Riverview MLA and longtime school trustee died of breast cancer ten years ago this year. To find out more, check out testyourselfchallenge.com

Jonna talks to the prolific songwriter Ron Sexsmith in advance of Saturday's concert in Moncton

A Moncton woman talks about the confusion and concern over airport security measures that could make travel difficult for transgendered people.

Catherine Harrop has the story of a nurse in Rogersville who's succeeding in getting people in the village to quit smoking.

Author Martin LaTulippe talks about adapting his book "Ten Needles" for a chapter in the inaugural French-language version of "Chicken Soup for the Soul."

...and one for all as Katie Cooper-Butland, Brad Butland and the rest of the cast and crew of the Hubcity Theatre company mount a production of The Three Muskateers. It's happening at Empress Theatre in Moncton. Tickets are $20 for adults, $16 for those 13 and under. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., with a Saturday matinee at 3.

Provincial affairs reporter Jacques Poitras investigates some pushback from a construction company accusing the province of making it impossible to finish a job ontime.

The owner of an aboriginal-themed art gallery says it's time Moncton starts flying the Mi'Kmaq flag in front of City Hall.

The chief of staff at the Moncton Hospital talks about why he felt the need to go public to defend the existence of his hospital.

Why is there a waiting list to get into the Campbellton Nursing Home when there are 12 empty beds?

Matt Pennell, who was raised in a single-parent home, is one of the participating chefs at Soupfest, an annual fund-raiser for the group Support to Single Parents. He and SSP executive director Nancy Hartling talked to Jonna on Monday about the event that happens on Tuesday at the Moncton Farmer's market.

A minor hockey coach talks about how his team is being affected by a user fee dispute involving the local arena.

Reporter Robert Jones examines how the premier and his finance minister aren't on the same page when it comes to campaign promises.

The contagious respiratory infection may be making a comeback. Three cases have been reported in a Riverview School.

Darren Murray talks about the "customer service boot camps" he conducts for frontline retail workers.

Bill Lawlor of the Canadian Red Cross talks about how the organization has been dealing with multiple emergencies around the province.

Ryan Jenner of the Moncton Wildcats talks about competition among minor hockey associations to host an upcoming skills competition with the team.

The director the University of Moncton music department production of Hansel & Gretel talks about the "Trailer Park Boys" treatment he's given the opera.

Moncton mayor George LeBlanc talks about the city's response and the aftermath of Friday's traffic death involving a Codiac Transpo bus.

Photographer focuses on exhibit of photos documenting Sackville's Sappyfest music festival

Sackville's Enterprise Fawcett foundry destroyed by fire Wednesday night. CBC News was there.

District 1 DEC chairman not impressed with move to reduce the number of school districts.

We hear from some sad shoppers in Moncton about why they'll miss The Bay store.

Retired broadcaster Harris Sullivan talks about the poetry he delivers to beat of his bongo.

Haiti school in memory of Sergeant Mark Gallagher could break ground in March. (photos courtesy of Richard Blacquiere)

Dr. Eugene Lewis, Friends of Mark Gallagher's Engineer Consultant. Eugene is an amazing multi-faceted individual - Richard Blacquiere

Paulette Auffrey (left) and Diane Duguay talked to Jonna on Thursday about the role volunteers will play at next week's Canadian Figure Skating Championships in Moncton. They're still recruiting help. To find out more, email Paulette at paulette.auffrey@skatenb.org

A business school professor talks about what could be in store with federal government belt-tighting.

Singer/songwriter Monique Poirier talks to Jonna about her first solo CD entitled ''Parler de Paradis.'' When the recording process began, Monique was three months pregnant with son Olivier, whose arrival delayed her CD release until this week. (Nathalie Doucet Photography)

The surprise return of a bronze plaque stolen from a monument at Victoria Park, Moncton.

Jeff Chiasson talked to Jonna on Wednesday about the video series he's produced that extols the virtues of the Bathurst in hopes of attracting both visitors and returning ex-patriots. The series rolls out on Jan. 17 on Facebook and Youtube under the name "Bathurst Experience."

Enterprise Greater Moncton heads to Toronto to attract Vienamese immigrants. Communication Director Chad Peters spoke to CBC's Marc Genuist.

Two and a half years after taking part in a provincial task force that recommended extensive changes to the provincial legal aid system, Sheila Cameron says the working poor still don't have timely access to the justice system.

Money-man Dan Noel talks about low-risk investments for your children.

We dip into the CBC Archives on the fluoride debate in 1958.

Moncton's decision to stop adding fluoride to the water has sparked a big response.

Health officials warn cavity rates will increase when Moncton gets rid of fluoride in the water.

Moncton has voted to stop adding fluoride to municipal drinking water. CBC's Marc Genuist reports.

THE FLUORIDE DEBATE CBC News Health unit Q&A: A look at opposite sides on the debate over fluoridation in community drinking water

Pierre Battah explains why showing up sick is worse than absenteeism in the workplace.

A New Brunswick physician responds to a report on access to family physicians.

A woman accused of stealing from the Canadian Progress Club steps down from Moncton-area charity.

Beverly Mitchell and Joseph Benoit, of The Grasshopper Foundation. Mitchell is no longer associated with the foundation. (CBC)

Seventy-one-year-old Charles Broderick talked to Jonna on Thursday about the life journey that's seen the father of four (and grandfather of six) enrol in the seminary. That happened after he retired from being a school principal at Moncton and Riverview High Schools and a stint on municipal council in Riverview.

Executive-director Claire Labelle talked to Jonna on Wednesday about the Greater Moncton Family Resource Centre's ongoing diaper drive.
To find out how to help or donate, check out their website: www.frc-crf.com

The province held another hearing on French Immersion Monday in Moncton. Our reporter was there.

Former "Champion of Change" finalist Jeff Schnurr joined Sussex area landowners Susan Tyler and Clark Phillips to talk about an effort by Schnurr's Community Forests International group to buy their property. CFI hopes to raise enough money to continue Tyler and Phillips' sustainable forestry and farming practices. For more information on the project, check out http://www.forestsinternational.org/support

What's the 6- to 9-year-old crowd asking for this Christmas? Jonna Brewer talks to the experts at Queen Elizabeth school in Moncton.

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Ryan Gagné talked about his website, vintagemoncton.com, that has people in Moncton sharing old photos of the city. One of them is this 1950s-era snapshot of Main Street, looking eastward from the train overpass.

Residents of Dover Estates mini-home park organize to try to get their city water back.

Captain Bob Landry of the Dieppe Fire Department, talked about fire prevention during the Christmas season.

The chief of Elsipogtog speaks to CBC reporter Karen Rawlines about the complexity of issues facing Canada's First Nations, and the challenges facing his own community.

P. Diddy and an epiphany. How a chance meeting at the rap mogul's studio played into a spiritual re-awakening for Moncton singer/songwriter Naomi Striemer. She talked to Jonna about her new Christmas CD and tour and about the twists and turns in her musical and personal lives.

The Greater Moncton Sewerage Commission is seeking a new chair. Last week, Ron LeBlanc tendered his resignation to the province's department of the environment. LeBlanc officially leaves the job December 31st. His departure follows a critical report from New Brunswick's Auditor General questioning the commission's expenses. Three other members resigned before the chair, leaving two people left on the Commission. Moncton mayor George LeBlanc talked to Jonna Brewer Monday about what happens now.

Students Geordie Joseph and Alyssa Belong and their director Jeff Lloyd talked to Jonna on Monday about the Bernice MacNaughton High School production of "Drowsy Chaperone." The performances are from Wednesday to Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the BMHS theatre. Tickets are $10 for students, and $12 for adults, available at the school office or at Jean Coutu on St. George Boulevard and Mountain Road.

The fight over fracking is new to New Brunswick, but it's been going on for years around North America. On the final day of our series "Fractured Future," our provincial affairs reporter Jacques Poitras talks about what's been happening in other provinces and states.

Kris (left) and Matt Brine, along with their coach Brian Forsythe of the Harrison Trimble High School Basketball time. They talked to Jonna this morning about the 2011 irving Hoop Classic high school basketball tournament and the legacy left by the boys' grandfather, Bucky Brine. The trophy that will be awarded to the winning team on Saturday is named in his honour.

Opponents of shale gas development are vocal, taking part in large protests and petitions, but what's behind their opposition? What are they REALLY concerned about? Vanessa Blanch brings us that story on our Fractured Future story.

Richard Hudson on the left and Geroge Hudson on the right at George's home in East Branch.

Denise Melanson on the left and Debbie Hopper on the right at Denise's home in Jardineville.

Salvation Army officials (from left) Captain Leigh Ryan, Major Vida Ryan and Wayne Williams dropped by our studio Thursday to talk to Vanessa about the annual Santa Shuffle Fundraiser. The event raises money for less fortunate children and families right here in our community. If you want to join the fun, be at Centennial Park this Saturday morning at 9:30. You can sign up to participate or offer your support to a runner or walker by visiting the Running Room on Main Street, or online.

Sara Griffin is the new executive director of Artslink, which represents the province's anglophone arts sector. She talked about the efforts Artslink will be making next week with its francophone equivalent to lobby and educate the Progressive Conservative and Liberal caucuses.

School librarian Catherine Hanson talks about the novel for young readers she wrote called "Mirror." Published under her literary pseudonym, Kate Merlin, the book looks at bullying and racism from the bystander's point of view. Check out www.katemerlin.ca for details on how to buy the book.

An upcoming workshop in Moncton aims to get more women involved in politics. Vanessa talks to three of the workshop's participants... Deputy Mayor Kathryn Barnes and city councillors Paulette Theriault and Nancy Hoar.

A consultant tells Moncton city councillors they're working miracles with tourism. They'll be plowing more streets this winter and they're looking to make the city more democratic. But it wasn't all good news out of last night's session. The CBC's Marc Genuist was there.

The Greater Moncton Sewerage Commission says the province's Auditor General didn't do her job when she issued her scathing report on the commission's spending practices - a claim Kim MacPherson emphatically denies. The CBC's Marc Genuist reports.

Nancy Getty (pictured right of her friend and supporter Betsy Ingram) talked to Vanessa Monday morning about living with Asperger's Syndrome. She was diagnosed after both her twins developed it as well. Nancy's presentation tonight at the Moncton Lions Community Centre is all booked up so the audio on this site may be your only opportunity to learn from her experience. For more information, try her website at
http://www.aspergerrus.com/

Marc Gauthier, assistant director of The Festival International du Cinema Francophone en Acadie (FICFA) talked to Jonna this morning about the annual film festival that reached its quarter-century milestone this year. He also talked about the subtitled movies that will be of particular interest to anglophone audiences.

You would be hard-pressed to realize it nowadays, but Boundary Creek, a rural community near Moncton, used to be a base of operation for a resistance movement. It was led by a guerrila fighter who spread terror from Boston to Halifax during the the time leading up to the Deportation of the Acadians.

His name was Joseph Beausoleil Broussard, and he's one of the people featured in a new non-fiction book by historian Dianne Marshall. She talked to Jonna about her just-published book called "Heroes of the Acadian Resistance".

Moncton writer Rhonda Bulmer talked to Jonna Thursday about her new book geared towards young adults. It's called "Rachel's Manifesto", available at Cover to Cover Books in Riverview and Tidewater Books in Sackville. It's also avilable on Amazon.com, Amazon.ca and at Chapters in Dieppe, where she'll be doing a reading on Nov. 20th.

The Minister of Environment promises to meet with the three municipal councilsin Greater Moncton, and a public meeting will be held next Tuesday to discuss concerns the province's auditor general raised over the Greater Moncton Sewerage Commission's spending practices. CBC Marc Genuist talked to Jonna Brewer Wednesday about the latest.

Marcia Poirier shows our Jonna Brewer some of the jewelry she fashions from quahog shells that she'll be selling at this weekend's juried craft show at Casino NB. Marcia talked about the life journey that brought her to her current calling, a journey that included a stint as an exotic dancer in Moncton. For more on this weekend's craft show, check outwww.magichandsfestival.comAnd to check out Marcia's website, navigate to www.wildaboutwampum.com

Dieppe city council invited the members of the Greater Moncton Sewerage Commission to come and answer questions about the province's auditor general report highlighting questionable spending by the commission. None of them showed up, but CBC reporter Marc Genuist was there.

Who knew that when local researcher and writer Linda Evans was reading information on some headstones in a cemetary a few years back, that it would lead to her separating fact from fiction on an unusual and tragic emigration story? Linda shared her story that will eventually be published in the December issue of Shamrock Leaf magazine.

The Roman chronicler Pliny The Elder was the first to document lactic acid fermentation in 50 A.D. The latest to talk about it? Craig Lewis (left) and his father Doug Lewis who chatted with Jonna this morning about their sauerkraut business and how this old food is gaining a new appreciation. The Lewis' will be conducting a workshop called "The Art and Science of Fermented Foods" at the Club 50 d'Age d'Or in Cocagne on Wednesday. (The workshop is conducted in English) It starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 576-8247 or email gddpc@nb.aibn.com

Racoons, deer, even coyotes are not unheard of wandering into the City of Dieppe. But Wednesday night, one resident had a close encounter with wildlife he won't soon forget.Hai LeQuang lives on Grand Valee Street. He told the CBC's Jennifer Choi his story.

A small black bear was shot in a Dieppe backyard Wednesday evening. (photo courtesy Hai LeQuang)

Halifax writer and broadcaster Bob Kroll has been researching and writing stories about misfits, con-men, dreamers and ne'er-do-wells for decades. He's finally put all those characters in a book called "Rogues and Rascals:True Stories of Maritime Lives & Legends". It's just been published by Nimbus press.

The CBC's Bob Jones in conversation with guest host Jean LaRoche about news that NB Liquor has been underperforming of late. And that's happening since the Alward government appointed Daniel Allain to head the corporation. Allain is from Moncton and ran for the Conservatives during the last provincial election campaign.

Nancy Gould (left) and Tina Wagner talk to Jean Laroche Tuesday about their big bellydance show called BellyInFusion that's happening this weekend. It's happening at La Caserne Theatrer in Dieppe on Saturday at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale for $9.50 plus service charges (kids ages 3 to 12 yrs old inclusively) $13.50 plus service charges (adults) They're on sale at Dieppe Arts and Culture Center, the Capitol Theatre, L'Escaouette, Université de Moncton, Frank's Music and the Monument Lefebvre.

Debbie Melanson-Hebert talked with Jean Laroche Monday about the six-week program she's conducting called "Finding the you after separation." It's a program of the Support to Single Parents organization starting on Nov. 8. If you want more information about it, you can call the Debbie at 858-1303 Ext 102 or navigate to www.supporttosingleparents.ca.

Kendric Campbell, a three year old Riverview boy is fighting a cancerous brain tumor at the IWK in Halifax. Our reporter Kate Letterick talked to Kendric's aunt, Laura Williamson about Kendic's story, and how people are helping out.

Majesta Greater Moncton Santa Claus parade chairman Jerry LeBlanc was this morning's guest on the 6:15 "open door" interview for a look-ahead to this year's event. Deadline for entries is just around the corner. Monday, Oct. 31. Registration forms are available on the event website www.parademoncton.ca The parade will be held on Saturday, Nov. 26.

A CBC News investigation into sexual abuse settlements by Boy Scout leaders suggests more could have been done to stop Karl Toft before he got to Kingsclear. CBC reporter Rachel Cave brings us a special report.

Jon Black of JJ's Wood Creations brought along some of the intricate chopping blocks and cutting boards he creates. He talked to guest host Jean Laroche about his love of working with wood, something that stems from his early youth. You can see Jon's work at the Woodworking Show at the Moncton Coliseum Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Later in November, Jon gets to showcase his work at a one-of-a-kind Christmas show in Toronto.

Check his work out on his website: www.jjswoodcreations.ca

CBC Halifax's Jean Laroche is guest-hosting at Information Morning for the next couple weeks. He was joined on his first morning by Dr. Lynn Murphy-Kaulbeck, a maternal fetal medicine specialist at the Moncton Hospital. She talked about the annual Friends of the Moncton Hospital campaign. Part of the campaign will raise funds for some high-tech tools that will help Dr. Murphy-Kaulbeck and her colleagues give enhanced care to thier patients.
To donate to the Friends of The Moncton Hospital Annual Campaign, call 857-5488, or visit online at www.friendsfoundation.ca
You can also mail to: the Friends of The Moncton Hospital Foundation, 135 MacBeath Avenue, Moncton, NB E1C 6Z8.

Brenda Orr, the city of Moncton's senior heritage officer, and Cecil Long talked with Jonna about the Doors Open tour happening on Saturday. That's when the the public is invited to tour some of the city's most interesting buildings, including's Long's property at 134 Church Street. To check out the details of the tour, navigate to www.moncton.ca/heritage.

It's been more than three years since parents lobbied the provincial government not to change the entry point for early French Immersion. The Alward Progressive Conservative government is reopening the debate. CBC reporter Melissa Oakley brings us up to date.

Moncton author Wendy Kitts talked to Jonna Thursday about her new book for young readers called "Sable Island: The Wandering Sandbar," which is published by Nimbus Books. Wendy will be signing books at the Moncton Public Library on Saturday (Oct 22) at 2 in the afternoon and two weeks later (Sat Nov 5) at Chapters in Dieppe from 12 noon to 1:30.

Moncton-area auctioneer Jay London talked to Jonna Wednesday about the mushrooming interest in trinkets, treasures and possessions as evidenced by the proliferation of TV shows like Antiques Roadshow, Pawn Stars and Storage Wars and attendance and interest at local auctions. London's auction house is selling items from two estates on Saturday. To check it out, navigate to www.hollowfarms.ca

Kent County RCMP Staff Sergeant David Vautour travelled to our studio to talk about a charity gala in honour of Bathurst-born police officer Mark Gallagher, who died in the Haiti earthquake almost two years ago. The gala is to raise money to build a vocational school in Haiti. The gala is happening at the Delta Beausejour in Moncton starting at 6:00 this coming Saturday evening. Tickets are $100 each. You can purchase them by calling David at 506-521-5067 or by emailing gilberte.michaud@gnb.ca.\

From left Music NB's Jean Surette, Don Levandier of the band Motorleague, and solo artist Phil Flowers joined Jonna Friday for a chat about the state of the music industry in the province. The New Brunswick Music Awards will be handed out on Sunday at the Crowne Plaza in Moncton.

Rev. Mark Hunter (;left) and Gary Selig talked to Jonna this morning about the Gaither Homecoming-style musical event that's happening at First Moncton Baptist Church this weekend. It's designed as a fund-raising event for a mission to Bolivia that Gary will be leading later this year.

Deborah Carr is organizing a playdate for writers called Creative Wordplay. She and fellow writer Ronda Bulmer joined Jonna this morning for a chat about the lives of writes and the ways creative people use to jump-start that creativity, For more information about the session happening in Hopewell Cape on Oct. 22, check out www.natureofwords.com

Vanessa Blanch has an update on a federal pilot project for people who have a history of homelessness and mental illness. Six people spent the summer working on a farm in Grande-Digue and learning skills to help them re-enter the workforce. We hear from the vocational co-ordinator of At Home/Chez Soi, Jessica Forbes and farmer David Methot to find out how the summer went.

Greater Moncton Museum Society president Lourdes O'Reilly and Geoff Bell, an expert in coins, paper money and sports nostalgia, talked with Jonna this morning about the "Treasures & Trinkets" event at Moncton City hall this coming Saturday.

A conversation with Moncton High students who watched the latest production from the Atlantic Ballet Theatre of Canada, Ghosts of Violence. The ballet was inspired by stories of women who have died at the hands of their domestic partners.

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The Atlantic Ballet Theatre of Canada presents Ghosts of Violence Friday evening at the Capitol Theatre in Moncton.

We checked in on a networking event taking place next week called "Senior's Voice". Melissa Baxter, the executive director at the Senior's Information Center spoke with Jonna.

Jonna spoke with Norris Bell, the head coach and gm of the Moncton Miracles, the city's new professional basketball team.

This year is the 40th birthday of CKUM FM, the Université de Moncton station. Longtime volunteer Marc "Bones" LeBlanc speaks with Jonna about the milestone.

Jonna interviews Denis Landry, one of the participants limbering up to participate in this year's "Walk a Mile in her Shoes" event Friday, October 21.

You can find more information at walkamilemoncton.ca

Jonna catches up with a couple of New Brunswickers making the trip to Louisiana for the Grand Reveil Acadien. Claude Boudreau is director-general of the Societe Monument Lefebvre, and he's the organizer of the trip to the Grand Reveil. Dolores Breau is a photographer and is getting ready to go on the trip to Louisiana.

For some students, outdoors is a place you end up when you skip school... unless you're at Hillcrest in Moncton and hoping the outdoors becomes a place for school! The principal and two students joined Jonna for an update on the Trees of Knowledge campaign.

Alice Ward, left, and Kathy Ervin joined Jonna Brewer Friday for a discussion about how society is treating its senior citizens. They're both involved in senior issues in Riverview, where the town will be honouring five elders during a ceremony on Saturday between 2 and 4 p.m. at town hall. Saturday is the International Day of Older Persons.

The Atlantic Lottery Comission says it is reviewing anomalies in jackpots being won by retailers and others with connections to the ALC.
The CBC's Robert Jones uncovered the unusual win pattern by what the ACL calls NON Arms Length players and joins us to talk about it.

As a teenager, Aurelie Paré published a cookbook entitled The Healthaliciousy Good Cookbook. Now as a university student, she is a youth ambassador for the NB Department of Wellness, Culture, and Sport's Southeast NB In Motion initiative.
Aurelie joined Jonna to talk about, among other things, how students can avoid that weight gain in first year university.

Director Greg Hemmings and writer-researcher Jennifer Power Scott talked to Jonna Brewer to talk about their documentary that will be screened at the Capitol Theatre in Moncton. "Sistema Revolution" follows the efforts at adapting a Venezuelan music-teaching system to a New Brunswick classroom. The film has already aired on CBC this summer, but gets the big premiere Wednesday night starting at 7 p.m. Admission is free.

Does Moncton have what it takes to carry the ball when it comes to landing more CFL games or a franchise in the future? We heard from CFL commissioner Mark Cohon and local organizing committee member and former CFL player, Jan Carinci.

You may not think mystery novels are literature, but a Mt. A. English Lit professor thinks solving family mysteries makes for important literary scholarship. Jennifer Harris talked to Jonna Tuesday about "Stalking Dead People", her contribution to a community speaker series in Sackville this coming Friday. She'll be talking about how she incorporates genealogical research in her academic research.
That community speaker series is happening at the Royal Canadian Legion in Sackville on Friday night at 7:30. John Murchie will be another speaker that night. Admission is $5.00 by donation and open to the public.

Fredericton nurse Anne MacKinnon (left) and Moncton physician Luella Smith talked to Jonna Thursday about their experiences with the organization Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders). MSF has setup a mock refugee camp in the city over the next three days to draw attention to the work it does in trouble spots throughout the world. You can see the exhibit at Riverfront Park in Moncton from September 22-25.

From tigers to windmills and then on to sewer back-ups. Moncton city councillors engaged in some lively debate last night on all sorts of topics. The CBC's Marc Genuist was there.

Charlotte LeBlanc talks to Jonna Brewer about how she confronted the biggest challenge of her life: her son's battle with mental illness and how she wrote a book about it called "Sidetracked by Schizophrenia." Charlotte will have plenty of copies on hand to sell when the book is officially launched October 16 from 2-4pm at the Golden Age Club in Dieppe.

It can also be purchased online on her website www.wellnesshealthworks.com for $14.95, plus tax and shipping or at any online Indigo distributors such as Chapters, Barnes & Nobles or Amazon.com.

Online tributes continue to pour in for a young teacher at Caledonia Regional High School in Hillsborough, many of them from his students. 27-year-old Trevor Nason died following a collision between his motorcycle and a pickup truck on Hillsborough Road Saturday afternoon. The science teacher had previously taught at Harrison Trimble High School in Moncton, and he's the recent winner of a national teaching award. CBC's Sarah Trainor spoke with Trevor Nason's parents, Garth and Lynn Nason.

Nason won the Discovery Channel Iron Science Award earlier this year. photo by Greg Fulmes

Charlene Savoie is a parenting coach who joined Jonna Monday for a discussion about effective methods of discipline. To learn more or sign up for her three-part seminar at Support To Single Parents you can send an email to singleparents1982@hotmail.comor call 506-858-1303 ext 102.

Contemporary artist Barb Hunt (left) and curator Anne Koval talked to Jonna about the "Paper Doll" exhibit that opens Friday night at the Owens Art Gallery. This exhibition includes a little known archival collection of hand made paper dolls and doll clothing by poet Sylvia Plath.

Matthew Lynch (left) and Philippe Harrigan of the city of Dieppe's Youth Action Committee talked with Jonna Brewer about the city's "Street Clips" ("Clip ma rue") contest, which asks residents to tell the story - on video - of their favourite city street. The best videos will be posted to the city's website.

Team Hope is nearing the end of its cycling tour around New Brunswick as part of the Tree of Hope campaign. By Sunday, the 14 cyclists will have ridden roughly 900 kilometers, raising awareness about cancer and promoting prevention. Jonna Brewer spoke with Team Hope member, Martin LaTulippe, who is also is president of the Tree of Hope Campaign. She reached him in Tracadie Thursday morning.

Jonna Brewer talks to a lawyer specialising in reproductive law about the case of a surrogate mom in Bathurst who was left with twins on her hands when the couple backed out of the arrangement.

Cathleen Hachey, 20, was told 27 weeks into a pregnancy that a British couple were pulling out of a surrogacy arrangement. CBC

Moncton Terry Fox Run organizer Joanne Lamarche and Doug Patterson, who has participated in the run for three decades, talked to Jonna Brewer Tuesday about why this annual event is important to them. There will be 39 runs in all in New Brunswick, all happening on Sunday, September 18.

The CBC 's Matt Bingley of the CBC's Bathurst bureau brings us the story of a surrogate mother and the legal nightmare she found herself in when the would-be parents separated.

The outcry over trees being cut down near Castle Manor in Moncton has spread from the property's lawns to social media circles to city council. We've heard from the protesters. And on Thursday. the CBC's Lindsay Bird spoke with Shawn Dempsey, the lawyer representing Moncton developer, Stephen Gallant.

From left, organizer Tobie Martin, her sign language interpreter Ginny Black, and Laurie Vincent, executive director of the South-East Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services. They all joined Jonna Brewer in studio Friday to talk about the Silent Walk event that's happening in Riverview on Saturday, September 10. It's to raise both money and awareness. For more information, you can email the organization at seds@nb.aibn.com

Mike Randall was in a unique spot on 9/11... helping to co-ordinate Moncton airport's communications.

We hear about plans to celebrate the golden anniversary of Harrison Trimble High School. To talk about what's planned, we're joined by Andrew Trites and Stacey Duff.

We talk with a volunteer who was at Ground Zero during the early days after 9-11.

City Council promises to take action.

Local actors Ralph Pritchard and Joceline Paczoski talked about the series of workshops they are shepherding over the next few weeks that aim to help actors prepare for work in film and television. The workshops alternate between Shediac and Moncton and you can find out more about them by checking this website http://www.jaba.net/aha/ or by emailling Jocelyn at joceline.ahamoncton@gmail.com

A man and a woman in Miramichi are cut off from social assistance because of a door between their apartments and a controversial government policy.

Cynthia DeCoste has been inspired by the landscape of Northern New Brunswick. The Bathurst art teacher joins us to talk about her art exhibit coming up next week in Moncton.

Do you have an artistic talent? Are you just waiting to be discovered? Carlo Di Bonaventura and Kristen Barnes are two of the Moncton producers of a provincial talent competition.

A Moncton woman is recuperating in hospital after being thrown from her horse and being trapped outside for two and a half days.

A graveyard is where we remember the lost. Usually, it's people we're talking about but today on In Plain Sight, our storyteller takes us to a cemetary in Nova Scotia because of its connection to a work of art.
Ernest J. Dick researches and preserves the moving image and he's brought us here because it's the only verifiable location where cameras rolled on a production that is both legendary AND lost.

Scott Campagna (left) is organizing a Make-A-Wish benefit for his four-year-old grandson, Jacob Bentley Briand. Jacob was born without a functiong left side of his heart. His grampa recently started to get into stand-up comedy and enlisted friends Debra Steeves and Neal Mundle (pictured) as well as Trevor Muxworthy, Eric Payne and Lloyd Ravn. There will also be live music by Jeremy Reid and the DC Fundamentals. Tickets are $10 advance or $15 at the door and you can get those by calling Scott at 862-9415. It's slated for Friday, Sept. 17th at the Riverview Lions Club.

David Parker (left) and Ken MacLeod joined host Vanessa Blanch this morning for a wrap up report on the Sistema NB instrument drive. About 60 instruments (including that tambourine in Vanessa's possession) were donated to the music-teaching program that's in Moncton and now expanding to Saint John.

Bailey White joins us with a special report on e coli tests at Centennial Park lake.

Former Barenaked Ladies man Andrew Creeggan is now living in Moncton with his two little boys and his wife, a Moncton-born pediatrician who works at the Georges Dumont Hospital. Andrew dropped into the studio to chat with Vanessa about his life nowadays and his upcoming gig at Plan B with friend Mike Evin. It's on Sunday starting at 3 p.m.

Fort Beausejour-Fort Cumberland goes back in time for a weekend of historical re-enactments.

Carol Thorne and Brent Osmond, along with the CBC's Vanessa Blanch. Carol and Brent were talking about the open house l'Alliance Française is hosting on Friday to spotlight the organization's courses and activities that help people experience Francophone culture. You have to pre-register to parcipate and you can do that by calling 506-387-5056 or by sending an email to afmoncton@nb.aibn.com

Moncton life coach Penny Lighthall also dabbles in tea leaf reading, among other pursuits. She talks about the many facets of her life with Dave MacDonald on this morning's 6:15 "open door" inerview.

Josie Harding will be riding her 1978 "sparkling blue" Chevy Crew Cab in the upcoming pride parade on Sunday afternoon in Moncton. The IT specialist for District 2 schools talked to Dave this morning about her transitioning process from male to female.

This week, this series about remarkable objects, landmarks and structures that are part of the Atlantic Canada landscape lands in Sussex, N.B. Our storyteller takes us to a building where the local community practised a form of slavery well into the late 1920s.

Beth McMahon, executive director of the Atlantic Canadian Organic Regional Network, talked with Jonna Brewer about this weekend's bike tour of farms in the Bouctouche region. For more information, check out www.farmbiketours.com

Some of the the world's best kite flyers converge on Dover Park in Dieppe today. It's the opening of the Dieppe Kite International festival, an annual event that draws in New Brunswickers of all ages. Denis LeBlanc is the festival co-ordinator and he joined Jonna Brewer in studio thihs morning for a tee-up.

One of the more advanced students from Sierra Leone "Cameras for Healing" program trying a digital camera for the first time. Moncton's Maurice Henri spoke about the program with Jonna and about the audio-visual presentation he's making about tonight (in French) and tomorrow (in English) at the Moncton Public Library.

New Brunswick Youth Orchestra's Sistema program would love to have your hand-me-down instruments. NBYO president Ken MacLeod talks to Jonna Brewer about Sistema's expansion into Saint John and how the program has identified many students in both Moncton and the Port City who would love to learn to play an instrument. You can drop off your musical instruments to CBC Moncton and CBC Saint John between 9 and 5 Monday through Friday this week and next week. And CBC would love to hear the story behind the instrument you're donating.

Co-artistic directors Charlotte Steuter-Martin (left) and Marilla Steuter-Martin flank their Captain Hook, Nic Jarche, from the Will O' The Wisp theatre production of Peter Pan that will be staged at the Sackvilel Music Hall. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children under aged 12 and $7 for students and seniors, available at Tidewater Books and Blooms flower shop.
The first of eight performances will be this coming Thursday. Doors open at 6:30 with the show beginning at 7. There will also be a matinee on the 13th at 2 p.m.

Lee Alward, left and John Navaux, both members of the Havelock Flying Club. The club hosts the 20th annual Havelock Airport Open House this weekend. They chatted with Jonna Brewer this morning about their love of flying and the difficulties young flying enthusiasts have these days of getting into the flying game.

Moncton's Margaret Patricia Eaton (left) and Sackville's Angelica De Benedetti chatted with Jonna Brewer this morning about their latest joint venture, their second book of poetry and paintings called "Vision & Voice."

Information Morning is looking for golfers who have a bit of a literary streak. We're inviting listeners to be part of our team at this year's Peter Gzowski Invitational, August 18th, at the Royal Oaks. The prize package includes a night's stay at the Delta Beausejour. And a pair of tickets to this year's Eveningside show at the Capitol Theatre. To enter, you need to call or write a poem and send it in. It doesn't have to be anything fancy - limericks, couplets or free verse, the choice is yours. But you must include the word "Gzowski" somehere in the text.
Send e-mails to infomorning@moncton.cbc.ca.
Or call our talkback line toll-free, 1-877-CBC-1061.
We're on facebook at cbc information morning 106.1 FM
The deadline to enter is noon, Friday August 12th. We'll announce the winner the following Monday. That person has to take a friend or family member along for the golf.

Michèle Nadeau, who is conducting the YWCA financial literacy sessions next week, chatted with Jonna Brewer this morning about how people can set and achieve simple financial goals. To register for the sessions in Moncton, call 855-4349.

In this series, storytellers tell us the hidden histories of remarkable structures, landmarks and objects in Atlantic Canadian communities. This week, Rebecca Moyes tells us the tale of a St. John's neighbourhood that's shaped in the form of a western hat. She also gives us insight into when "newfie" started becoming an "n" word in Newfoundland & Labrador.

We talk to a New Brunswicker whose story about the U2 frontman wound up as a short film starring the musician himself.

Patricia Utley is one of the volunteers who oversees the Sainte-Anne-de-Beaumont historic Chapel near Memramcook. She talked to Dave about the summer program of music offered at the intimate musical venue.

We find out who won our contest for U2 tickets.

Choir master and orchestra conductor Pierre Lavoie talks to us about what keeps him enthused about participating every year in the Baroque music festival in Lameque.

Our weekly series about the history behind objects, landmarks and structures that are part of the community landscape takes us to northern New Brunswick. Storyteller Kevin Arseneau talks about two objects halfway up Sugarloaf Mountain that are a daily reminder of a tragedy that happened more than eighty years ago.

We are joined by two participants in this weekend's FireFit regional challenge.

We tell you about an auction happening today to raise money for medication for a local cancer patient.

Imagine living in a city your whole life. Then you take on a summer job that makes you look at that city in a whole new way.That's what's been happening to Hannah Allen, right.
She's working on the city of Moncton's Heritage Property Preservation Project....an initiative overseen by the city's senior heritage officer, Brenda Orr.
They both joined Dave in studio this morning for a discussion about the project.

We speak with Peter and Daimen Hardie, two beekeepers buzzing about the fruits of their labour.

Three of Les Hookeuses du Bor'de'lo, from left, Marie-Claude Hebert, Patricia Winans and Line Godbout, talk about the current exhibit of hooked rugs on display at the Capitol Theatre Art Gallery in Moncton. There are 19 pieces in all in a show called Symphony in H Major, a nod to the fact that each piece is inspired by a piece of music.

Hans Durstling (left) and Shane Myers, two of the people organizing this Sunday's Artisan Village exhibit by some of the artists who weren't selected for the city of Moncton's juried art show.

In this week's edition of In Plain Sight, the small piece of Norway you can still see and touch when you're in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.

Two people involved in the Kids'n'Kops program that's having a reunion are our guests.

Sue Forbes and Frank Savoie at their wedding reception. Sue tells us the two-part story of how their love match began. (Photo by Emmanuel Albert)

Jean Gaudet and Thelma Richard joined Dave in studio to talk about an annual pilgrammage to Grand Pre that honours their heritage. Acadian Days celebrations happen Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the national park. If you're looking for a way there on Sunday, there's a bus leaving the Moncton area aorund 7 a.m. Call 506-758-9440 to reserve your seat.

After the guilty verdict in Romeo Cormier's trial yesterday, his victim spoke with reporters.

The people at Live Bait Theatre who are responsible for the upcoming musical play about Jerry Lee Lewis and Jimmy Swaggert are with us this morning.

Jeanne-Mance Cormier is in to tell us why the people organizing the 2011 Culture Days want you to register your cultural acts.

From downtown to Royal Oaks!

June's disappointing weather has most of us longing for sunny skies and warm temperatures.
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We're joined by two people involved in the vintage car show happening this week in Moncton.

Brenda orr and Lawren Campbell are my guests in-studio in a few moments to talk about the interactive way you are now able to take a historic tour of downtown Moncton.

Lawren Campbell, the provincial registrar for the New Brunswick Register of Historic Places, and Brenda Orr, senior heritage officer for the City of Moncton.
Check out the city's new iTour at www.moncton.ca/itour

The latest testimony at Romeo Cormier's trial in Moncton.

Reporter kate Letterick joins us with the latest in the Romeo Cormier trial.

We hear why a dozen former teammates chose this summer to look back on a near golden moment 42 years ago.

From left, Joanne Thurrott, Pat Edmonds and Leckie Langley from New Brunswick's silver medal-winning field hockey team which competed at the 1969 Canada Summer Games in Halifax/Dartmouth.

Some eighty years after the late Prime Minister R.B. Bennett became the only New Brunswicker to attain the top job in Canadian politics, his home county of Albert prepares for what's to become an annual celebration in his honour.

Donald Alward, manager of the Albert County Museum, and Dawne McLean of the Albert County Historical Society.

Our gardening guru, Bob Osborne, joins us with the latest edition of the Corn Hill Chronicles.

The Moncton diocese can't raise enough funds to fix the Assumption Cathedral. We find out what it means for this landmark.

A Moncton woman says she feared she'd be killed if she tried to escape from her abducter last year.We hear what else she said under cross examination as the Romeo Cormier trial continues.

Feats of Claymation and other kinds of animation, that's the subject of today's 6:15 "Open Door" interview.

Kapow Camp co-director Mike Roy, student Patrick LeBlanc and co-director Jon Jewett with Jonna Brewer, who was sitting in the host chair this morning.

Cyclists in Moncton say it's high time the city bring in more bike lanes.

We hear the latest testimony from the woman at the center of the kidnapping trial underway in Moncton.

Live Bait artistic director Karen Valanne gets us up to speed on summer programming and beyond at the non-profit theatre in Sackville.

Karen Valanne, artistic director of Live Bait Theatre in Sackville.

A client and a director of an employment support group in Moncton discuss that issue.

Today's 6:15 a.m. "open door" interview....which was delayed by transmission problems until 6:40, featured client Phil Lavigne and Lisa Dow, director of the Employment Support Peer Helper's Program in Moncton.

We find out how School District 2 plans to trim its budget for fall.

We take a look at the state of the province with public policy expert Donald Savoie.

Dance takes center stage in Moncton this week for the Atlantic Dance Festival.

Christian Blanchard, co-ordinator of the sixth annual Atlantic Dance Festival happening later this week in Moncton.

Our philosopher-gardener is in to give his latest edition of the Corn Hill Chronicles.

The trial of Romeo Jacques Cormier resumes today. We talk with reporter Jen Hudson who's been covering the case for CBC Radio.

A celebration of all things aboriginal and its happening tomorrow. The two co-organizers join us to explain.

How one of the biggest names in folk music history figures in a stage production happening in Miramichi this weekend.

Residents come up with a wish list for the future downtown events center.

During last year's campaign, David Alward promised not a single teacher would be cut. We have a special report from CBC's Robert Jones.

Our guests speak about their love of horses and the upcoming show in Havelock.

Jodi Smith (left) and Bonny Conrad of the Havelock Horse Show. The event that begins Friday evening and extends to Saturday in that community located west of Moncton.

Emily drags home a dragon, at least in the minds of children's author Paul Burns and his illustrator, Jennifer Aikman-Smith.

Illustrator Jennifer Aikman-Smith and author Paul Burns with their children's book "Emily Finds a Dragon." They will be attending a book launching and signing at the Riverview Public Library this Saturday from 2 to four p.m.

Reporter Kate Letterick joins us with details about jury selection in the Romeo Jacques Cormier trial for kidnapping and sexual assault.

...something financial advisors say everyone needs, but not everybody gets.

With some Air Canada employees in a strike position, we find out what impact it is having on travellers at the Greater Moncton Airport.

We hear about what's in store at this week's Highland Games and Scottish Festival in Moncton.

(From left) Highland Dance teacher Susan Anderson, her daughter Elizabeth and "heavy events" co-ordinator Ray Wallace.

The line up of events for the Highland Games and Scottish festival this week in include a free public concert in Bore Park Tuesday evening, June 14, and another concert at St. John's United Church on Friday. The actual games are held all day this coming Saturday at the sports field of Bernice MacNaughton High School with the ceilidh starting at around 5 p.m.

For more information, visit the Moncton Highlands Games website

Another installment from our man with all the gardening answers, Bob Osborne.

We meet some of the players behind a stage production that proves you're never too old to put on a show.

Co-director Heather MacKenzie (left) and actors Faye and Harold Wilson from the Moncton Lions Seniors Drama Group. The group stages a production of "Seven Stories" at the Capitol Theatre Tuesday, June 14 starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are now on sale for $10 at the Capitol Theatre. Call the Box Office at 506-856-4379 to reserve your seat.

It appears the Maeng family will be able to stay in Canada after all!

We tell you why today's a big day for volunteers in southeastern New Brunswick.

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

We have good news from one of the neonatologists at The Moncton Hospital.

Dave with Dr. Rody Canning (right), director of the Moncton Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Dr. Canning spoke about the equipment the unit is able to buy thanks to the $850,000 gift from the latest Friends of the Moncton Hospital campaign.

Rene Cormier speaks to us about going around the world on his motorcycle.

René Cormier and his wife, Colette. Cormier wrote a book about his travels called the "The University of Gravel Roads: Global Lessons from a Four-Year Motorcycle Adventure"

He'll be signing his book and presenting a free slide show at the Atlantic Motoplex in Dieppe Tuesday, June 7 between 7 and 9 pm.

We hear more about community efforts to help the Maeng family stay in Moncton.

Jung-Joo (John) Maeng says his family wants to stay in Canada.

Moncton edged out the competition and has landed the 2012 Canadian Figure Skating Championship.

A South Korea family living in Moncton is being forced to leave Canada because of their son's condition.

Our guests have the details on a big ball hockey event that's coming up in the downtown area.

Play On! organizers Robert Gallant and Louis Gaudet.

For more information, call (506) 855-8525.

A major gas company has to decide whether its worth spending millions more trying to hydro-frack for natural gas in the Elgin area.

How much insurance does a person really need?

Bob Osborne speaks out on hydro-fracking.

We hear about a campaign demanding more government support for people living on social assistance to buy groceries.

There's a heated debate over the use of hydraulic fracturing in New Brunswick. Tom Alexander of SWN Resources Canada joins us to talk about his company's plans for the province.

Kim Rayworth landry is in to talk about the Capitol Theatre Art Gallery.

Matt Rainnie joins us with his take on the latest in the adventures of Captain Jack Sparrow.

Economic consultant David Campbell joins us to talk about hydro fracking in New Brunswick.

We talk to some people doing their best to revive the big band and ballroom dancing era in Moncton.

Chiara Pacione and Roger Fontaine are taking part in an event called "Swinging In The Spring." It's a ballroom dance event featuring the 16-piece Hub City Big Band.

Saturday, June 11th
Lions and Lionettes Activity Centre in Moncton.
Dress is Semi-Formal
Tickets are $21 at Frank's Music in Moncton.
Or you can call Roger at 382-9751

The Minister of Natural Resources says lawsuits against Southwestern Energy in the U.S. are part of making sure New Brunswick plays it safe with fracking.

A place where you can soon learn how to grow fungi also promotes sustainable economic growth in our region.

Dan Stote is president of the not-for-profit organization that runs Le Centre culturel et sportif de Cormier Village and the surrounding area that is collectively known as the EcoPark Cormier Village. That's Information Morning technician Danny Deveau in the background.

Throw in some comedy and you've got the makings for quite the evening! Two of the organizers behind this event in aid of Headstart Moncton are our guests.

(l to r) Janice Lirette and Tracy Turner co-chair the Chocolate for Charity event. The event is now sold out.

That's the response more and more Americans are giving to Southwestern Energy's plans for fracking for natural gas.

Money Sense magazine says we're getting the most bang for our buck in Moncton when it comes to buying houses in Canada.

Eight year old Terri-Lynn has fetal alcohol syndrome. Her mother says she tried to fit in at school but the resources she needed weren't available.

After passing legislation last December, the provincial government has now set the date for their "distracted driving ban"

One Moncton Wildcats superfan explains why she's cheering on the southern rivals as they head to the Memorial Cup.

We have a chat with two of the people you'll likely meet if you participate in what's become an annual May long-weekend tradition, the Fundy Studio Tour in Albert County.

(l to r) Wendy Johnston of Wendy Johnston Pottery (and Art Effects Fine Craft Gallery) in Hopewell Cape and Judy Tait, who operates the Albert County Clay Company in Curryville on the Albert Mines Road.

Find out more about the Fundy Studio Tour.

This is the story of thirteen year old Marc. After five schools in eight years, he was close to giving up on the public school system...

Two members of The Motorleague join us to talk about their new acoustic single for charity.

We bring you an update on one child with special needs and his struggle at school.

The city of Moncton wants to know what you think about the fluoride in your drinking water.

She's not just leaving her job in Dieppe, she's also leaving her country.

Generations have loved the Louisa May Alcott book. Not so well known is the musical. Some musicial theatre people from Riverview High School hope to rectify that situation this week when they stage a production of Little Women, the Musical.

(l to r) Naomi Clarke, director and teacher, Kristy Steeves and Alex McGrath .

Riverview High School presents Little Women at the Riverview Arts Centre from Thursday, May 19 to Sunday, May 22 at 7 p.m. with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday.

Tickets are $12 available at the Jean Coutu and the Point Park Petro Canada in Riverview, the RHS main office and at the door.

Part two of a two part series on some of the latest research on Alzheimers disease and the effect of music and memory.

Sorting out the finances after the death of a spouse.

Find out why the old recreational pastime is making a bit of a comeback in New Brunswick.

... cut down to concise consumable portions.

Moncton High students find a new plave to hold their graduation this year.

We talk to Dominique LeBlanc about the future of the Liberal Party of Canada.

Career expert Pierre Battah talks about the high cost of talking too much.

Our technology columnist Jesse Hirsh tells us how the rules around broadcasting election results are becoming useless in the digital age.

Our business and financial watcher is in to talk about this important subject.

We find out why some young women deliberately cut themselves.

We hear from the two leads and their director from an apparently ground-breaking high school production of the Phantom of the Opera.

We find out why some young women deliberately cut themselves.

We help kick off the Greater Moncton Music Festival.

Our business and financial watcher has been thumbing through the provincial and federal budgets.

The most important provincial budget in years will be presented in Fredericton today.

The province's finance minister is promising tomorrow's budget will take a major step towards balancing the books.

A young New Brunswicker in Japan made a tough choice this week...

We find out what the City of Moncton is doing differently to avoid unexpected summer concert bills like the one Halifax now faces.

What's the city's take from all the concerts at Magnetic Hill?

Despite earthquakes, tsunami and fears of a nuclear meltdown, Claire Kelly says she'll stay in Japan for now.

Hockey great Ken Dryden has a prescription for curbing head injuries in hockey. Hear his full interview with Dave MacDonald.

Our weatherman Bill Bourque has your five day forecast.

Our business and financial watcher is by to talk about the likelyhood of bubbles in financial and commodities markets.

Moncton High students sit down with CBC's provincial affairs reporter Jacques Poitras.

We talk with Jesse Hirsh about the perils of technology on the road.

Half of Moncton will be boiling their water until at least the weekend. The boil advisory was issued yesterday after a major water main break affected the north end of the city.

Another day of battling heavy snow.

Stayed tuned for some tips from our business and finance watcher.

The RCMP say they now have enough evidence to lay a murder charge in the death of Sabrina Patterson.

Two simple words that some police officers in New Brunswick have trouble saying.

We find out what it takes to get those yellow school buses moving on a morning like this.

The Alward government wants to hear from YOU!

We talk with meteorologist William Bourque as New Brunswick prepares for another storm.

The public is being asked to comment on the three options being considered for students from Moncton High.

One of greater Moncton's business leaders makes a case for more provincial investment in New brunswick's fastest growing area.

Stormy weather is on its way this week. We have the latest so you can prepare.

This is your week to speak up about where students from Moncton High will go in the fall.

The Alward government outlines its cost-cutting measures so far.

The health minister wants your ideas to improve health care in New Brunswick.

New Brunswick's child and youth advocate says life is far from what it should be for young people a year after the earthquake.

We speak with Worksafe NB about what your kids should know before they start working.

On a special edition of Radio Noon, climatologist David Phillips and other guests join host Dave MacDonald to talk about the strange weather that has been affecting the Maritimes. Is it a sign of major climate change - or just another unpredictable winter in New Brunswick?

Pierre Battah takes a look at employee safety and security in workplaces we tend to think of as fairly safe.

Motorists are more concerned about texting and driving than drinking and driving these days.

We analyze last night's junior hockey final.

Tonight Canada shoots for a gold medal in World Junior Hockey.

We speak with municipal leaders of the Greater Moncton Area about their hopes and plans for the year ahead.

We check in with the town of Shediac for the latest on the aftermath of yesterday's storm surges.

Two Moncton City Councillors are here to talk about how it's done.

What's going to happen to the only Roman Catholic Church in Riverview?

Campbellton and Moncton are set to receive new or greatly refurbished schools.

We take a closer look at the province's capitol budget with U de M professor Donald Savoie.

Conservationists have some concerns about a new wetlands policy in the province.

First, the joy that comes from giving... then, there's the tax relief too!

How will the province's new wetland policy affect development in New brunswick?

Should the Alward government raise it or leave it alone?

Education expert Dr. Doug Wilms joins us to go over the latest results for New Brunswick from international scores on literacy.

According to a recent survey, more women are taking charge of the purse strings.

Pierre Battah is in to talk about texting on the job.

New Brunswick is pressing its case with the federal government for compensation over delays at the Pt. Lepreau nuclear refurbishment.

Dan Noel drops by to tell us why we should be keeping an eye on what's happening with the euro.

A charter trip to Halifax reignites the debate over how we transport our students.

We talk about working from home and how that trend has evolved in the last few years.

Moncton City councillors continue trying to figure out what kind of police force they want in the city.

Moncton council is poised to finally make a decision on what kind of police force it wants in the future.

Noah Augustine's two children eulogized the late native chief at his funeral yesterday in Metepeniagiag.

According to cencus numbers, New Brunswick holds the dubious title of being Canada's fattest province.

The fate of Moncton High is another step closer to being determined.

We talk to Trent Munn about the challenge of moving his students around the city after they were displaced from Moncton High.

Native activist Noah Augustine diedover the weekend. We talk with a friend of his about his work and legacy.

David Ganong will chair a summit on the province's future.

Glass and toys were strewn all over the lawn of the Country Kids Daycare yesterday as fire trucks from Riverview screamed to the scene.

We hear the story behind World War 1 hero, Edith Cavell.

Friends of sabrina Patterson rally around the two small children she left behind.

A sad end to the search for a missing woman. The remains of 25-year-old Sabrina Patterson were found near Shenstone on Saturday.

Police have made a major break in the case of two missing people in Moncton.

Police are searching for a 25-year-old Riverview woman and the 31-year-old father of her children.

As the province attempts to get its financial house in order, New Brunswickers are bracing for cuts.

We hear more about the contents of a confidential medical report on the death of Ashley Smith.

For the last several months, former Supreme Court Judge, Michel Bastarache has been interviewing men who claim to have been victims of abuse at the hands of Catholic priests from the diocese of Bathurst.

You're on your own if your basement floods during a major storm.

If it seems as though your money isn't stretching as far as it used to, you're right.

The Mayor of Moncton wants to resolve what's become a conflict between L'Univeriste de Moncton and the city.

The city of Moncton is looking into whether or not they should sell clean water to companies searching for natural gas using hydro fracking.

Last night, district officials announced a plan to place students of Polyvalente Roland Pepin.

Some parents think Moncton K-8 students are paying too high a price for the plan to accomodate the Moncton High School shutdown.

New Brunswick's deputy minister of Education speaks to reporters about the structural safety review of more than 200 schools.

You'd think a 17 year old would object to being called a geek, but not Gen L'Esperence of Montreal... she's proud of it!

We hear what happened at a public meeting last night about students at Edith Cavell School.

School District 2 is launching a major public awareness campaign to tell parents and students at Moncton High what's in store for them.

Moncton high will close for the year and the 1300 students who attend will be moved to other schools.

A group of parents met last night to air their concerns on the conditions at Moncton High.

We find out what's behind this late season surge of the biting bugs.

Christmas is looming... it's the month after next! Dan Noel is here to talk about the benefits of coming up with a Christmas budget early and sticking to it.

Karen Branscombe brings us up to date on what health and safety experts said when they visited Moncton High on Friday.

The teachers at Moncton High say the school has been making them sick for years. They've sent a letter to the head of School District 2 saying the district must deal with their concerns.

People who text using Bell Mobility might want to take a closer look at their next phone bill...

Michael Douglas is back as the convincing Gordon gekko in Oliver Stone's "Wall Street, Money Never Sleeps".

The provincial NDP was shut out of the legislative assembly in Monday's election. We talk to federal NDP MP, Yvon Godin about why the party didn't gain the traction it had hoped for.

We all know the election isn't really over until Lucien chimes in with his analysis.

It was a touchdown in the hearts of Monctonians, but what does Sunday's game mean for the future of the CFL in the Maritimes?

Nobody cuts through the campaign rhetoric like our blue-collar philosopher, Lucien.

Nobody cuts through the campaign rhetoric like our blue-collar philosopher, Lucien.

Nobody cuts through the campaign rhetoric like our blue-collar philosopher, Lucien.

Nobody cuts through the campaign rhetoric like our blue-collar philosopher, Lucien.

According to the polls, the Tories have a slight lead, but its still too close to call. David Alward tries to close the deal with us in our feature interview.

More than a hundred people showed up for a public meeting to discuss the problems at the Moncton Hospital.

According to Jean-Guy Finn, New Brunswick has too many municipalities to sustain.

The political leaders were at it yesterday...in english and francais. We compare and contrast the two debates.

For New Brunswick's politicians, all roads lead to Moncton for tonight's leaders debate.

Dan Noel explains the nuts and bolts of the billion dollar health care pension that's in serious trouble.

The latest employment numbers figures are coming out. CBC's Robert Jones looks at how they'll be played during the election.

Canada's Correctional Investigator has serious concerns about nine deaths that have occured in prison since a Moncton teen died in her cell three years ago.

We talk with a researcher from University of New brunswick who says it's time to move beyond city rivalries.

We speak to a Moncton principal who has changed schools and is welcoming students today at Bessborough.

John Parker of the Canadian Hurricane Center in dartmouth joins us for the latest on hurricane Earl.

What kind of punch will Hurricane Earl pack for the Maritimes?

The man at the center of a high profile missing persons case in Moncton earlier this year was in court yesterday. CBC's Jen hudson was there.

A sociology professor says we're neglecting rural New Brunswick at our Peril.

New Brunswickers worry about declining student enrollment. Denis Cochrane sees a silver lining.

Bob Osborne is back with his weekly gardening rant.

Our World Junior Track and Field correspondant scales the bleachers for a family of track and field fans who were thrilled by Genevieve Lalonde's run yesterday.

Jane Dykeman brings us the sounds from the 13th annual IAAF World Junior opening ceremonies.

We catch up with some members of one of the visiting teams at the World Junior Track and Field Championships.

A recent incident is shining the spotlight on rural firefighters' abilities to respond to off road rescue calls.

An evil criminal mastermind becomes a Dad in the new animated comedy.

The Energy and Utilities Board says it can't conclude that NB Power really needed their three percent rate increase.

The Anglo society of New Brunswick protests what it calls forced billingual signage that might come from Moncton City Hall.

We hear about a little beluga creating a big splash in Alma.

Industry Analyst, Edward Kee, talks about the possibilities of Areva and a second Nuclear Reactor in New-Brunswick.

With two major events not being held in Moncton this summer, Judy Dougan talks about other touristical events.

Possibility exsists of a second nuclear reactor for New Brunswick.

There is an election this fall and the summertime circuit of baby kissing and barbecues has officially already begun.

Bob ponders everything from shrubs to strawberries.

Last week we brought you a series of reports about inclusion in New Brunswick schools. Find out what New Brunswick's education minister thinks.

We hear about a new language program for immigrants in the Moncton area.

We ask a family lawyer what she thinks of the province's efforts to reduce the number of people using the courts for seperation and divorce.

Our business and financial watcher is here to talk about what the rate increases could mean for you.

There's more to a person than just a pretty face... the same is true for what's growing in your garden.

In part four of our series about inclusion in New Brunswick schools, we talk about about what needs to change... and what will be the cost if we don't?

The CBC's Robert Jones has been following the NB Power story for the last 8 months. He joins us to talk about the latest developments.

Our movie guy Matt Rainnie is here to tell us if the new A-Team movie gets an "A" grade.

The Westmorland Institute in Dorchester says its recycling program is good for the environment and good for the inmates.

Rather than send more young people to prison, much of Bernard Richard's work has been to develop alternative ways to deal with youth justice.

The New Brunswick Police Association takes to the airwaves to convince Monctonians to dump the RCMP... and we have a response by the Superintendent of the RCMP.

Matt Rainnie is here to review the new Canadian sci-fi/horror film.

A report says it's too soon to ask people for money to save the Assumption Cathedral in Moncton.

Gary Direnfield has worked with many young people who have suffered brain injuries in car accidents.

It's been a weekend of wet weather but it looks promising that things will improve this week.

Pierre Battah is here to talk about the ups and downs of pals on the job.

The cost of borrowing is up. Our financial watcher is here to talk about the impact on consumer and businesses.

We revisit the toll highway debate with our Between the Lines panel.

Carrie and her friends take their relationship problems and designer shoes on the road in "Sex and the City 2"

Six years after the Lord government took apart NB Power, it looks like the utility will soon be put together again.

We bring you up to date on the fatal car crash near Petitcodiac on the weekend.

There might be reason for optimism among Canadian investors... we tell you why.

We talk to educators at Riverview High School dealing with the tragic weekend accident involving current and former students.

The gardening world is sprouting and blooming!

The fourth and final Shrek...

A Moncton convenience store owner says the numbers are staggering...

That's how market watchers concerned about the Canadian economy were feeling last week. Dan Noel tells us what this week might bring.

Bob Osborne, our regular gardening guru, is back to take your calls every Monday!

Pierre Battah walks us through some of the modt cliched phrases people sprinkle throughout their resumes.

The Greater Moncton International Airport gets a full body scanner.

Matt Rainnie is here to fire his critical arrow at Robin Hood.

Gardening for everyone... including preschoolers and seniors.

Colonel Geoff Parks was killed yesterday in a suicide bombing in kabul. He is the highest ranked Canadian military official killed in the mission in Afghanistan.

They're becoming involved in more and more car crashes every day... distracted drivers.

A recently formed social network site seeks to give users comething facebook won't.

Our workplace issues columnists takes a look at some career choices that may not be advisable right now.

Is it time to fine-tune your investment strategy?

Robert Downey Jr. puts the cool metal suit back on in the blockbuster superhero sequel.

Police have a suspect in custody in connection with the death of Deborah Gunn of Moncton.

Find out where New Brunswick's biggest municipalities rank on this year's list of Best Places to Live in Canada.

Our Between the Lines panelists share their thoughts on this year's Moneysense ranking for Moncton.

We check in with Ian Fowler to see where things stand for Moncton's summer mega concert plans.

Environmentalists are discovering that social media tools like Facebook and Twitter aren't just good for sharing information with your friends...

We check in with Moncton Wilcats' manager Bill Schurman as the team celebrates their victory of the President Cup!

The Euro sank and stock markets slumped last week. Our business and financial watcher is here with an update.

Pierre Battah is here to talk about how retirees are stepping up to help ease labour shortages in some sectors.

Graduation from university means freedom for some. For others it marks the beginning of many student loan payements.

A whole new crop of university grads are ready to hit the workforce... but is the workforce ready for them?

The Federal Court forces Corrections Canada to hand over documents about a woman prisoner from New Brunswick who killed herself in prison.

The Petitcodiac may be flowing again...but the courts are now awash in legal documents.

The CBC's Sarah Trainor has been looking into the volcano in Iceland's impact on people from the region.

Tech columnist Jesse Hirsh joins us to talk about a big ad push coming up on Twitter.

We speak with a Moncton woman who is ever...so...slowly making her way across Europe under the chaotic travel conditions created by the mighty volcano eruption in Iceland.

Our business and financial watcher is here with a few ideas on how you can put your income tax refund to work for you.

Get mad, let it out and move on. Pierre Battah is here to talk about anger on the job.

A government commissioned report from December 2008 has finally been released. The report advises against everything the NB Power deal was about.

It may no put an end to the controversy, but for now, the Petitcodiac River is flowing freely through the causeway between Moncton and Riverview.

We talk to our Between the Lines panel about the state of volunteerism in the wake of high profile sexual abuse cases in the news.

TV comedy stars Syeve Carell and Tina Fey hit the big screen, playing a married couple in Date Night.

We hear more about what will happen once the Petitcodiac causeway gates open.

The mayor of Dieppe explains what commercial signs in his city will look like soon.

Workplace issues guy Pierre Battah weighs in on the stress at work... and stress eating.

Dan Noel is here to talk about our big fat Loonie.

The cables will start turning and the gate will rise... but this time they won't close. We tell you when the Petitcodiac River will start flowing again.

The "ME" generation is facing the harsh realities of the workforce, Pierre Battah takes a look.

Our Between the Lines panel tackles the issue of bullying.

It looks like people who live in rooming and boarding houses in the province will soon see their lives change in a significant way.

Matt Rainnie takes a dip and checks out the new comedy.

You could soon be paying a lot more each month if you're a homeowner with a mortgage.

Moncton city councellors say they've had enough of paying too much for Codiac RCMP and they're shopping around for a new deal.

That's a polite way of expressing how some New Brunswickers feel about the province's energy future.

Pierre Battah is here to explore the kinds of qualities that make a workplace fall into that category.

A Moncton woman is recovering with her family after a harrowing ordeal as her alleged kidnapper appears in court. Dave MacDonald spoke with the woman's daughter.

Premier Shawn Graham joins us to talk about the deal that fell apart.

Nearly a month after she vanished, Donna O'Rielly is found alive. A 62 year old Moncton man will be charged with her abduction later today.

Les Stoodley has worked as a broadcaster for nearly half a century... but he's about to call it quits. We hear his thoughts on a life in the broadcast business.

The Canadian Competition Board of Canada says rules for real estate brokers have to change.

The Caissies and Gallants have been fighting over a beachfront property for three generations.

Many Canadians are rethinking their notions of work...

Is there any such thing as a safe bet anymore when it comes to investing?

Find out what Lucien has to say about the MLA's pension increase.

It's been three weeks since the disappearance of Donna O'Rielly. We check in with Staff Sergeant Marc Bertrand.

Should seniors who drive vehicles be screened to keep their license?

We talk with the region's top cop about why he says the force is worth the expense.

Matt Damon plays a US military officer on the hunt for weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. What he finds is a conspiracy.

Moncton moves one step closer to replacing the Moncton Coliseum with a downtown sports and entertainment complex.

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation says ordinary citizens, not judges, should decide what kind of pensions our MLAs collect.

Nintendo's grip on motion controlled gaming could soon be loosening. Our tech columnist Jesse hirsh brings us up to date.

MLAs decide not to take a closer look at a decision that almost douboles their pentions... despite advice from a judge that they do just that!

Our workplace issues expert puts on his Dr. Phil hat to talk about the perils and pleasures of dating someone you work with.

New Brunswick's auditor general tells us what concerns he has about the province's state of affairs.

Our Between the Lines panel is here to talk about diversity...and the lack of it.

Matt Rainnie went down the rabbit hole to take a look at Tim Burton's latest offering.

Seniors would like a break on property taxes. Find out what the province's Finance Minister thinks of that idea.

We speak with the president of the New Brunswick Seniors Federation.

Ottawa wants to loosen foreign ownership restrictions in the telecom industry... but will it mean more competition and cheaper cell phone bills?

Dan Noel is in with his review of the Federal budget.

We talk with workplace specialist Pierre Battah, about the inter-office communications in the age of social media.

Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan play mismatched partners in the new action comedy.

There were plenty of heroic moments for Canada at the Vancouver Games but does it all distort our understanding of who true heroes really are?

The Nanaimo Bar gets its moment on the podium.

Our business and financial watcher is here to look back on his predictions for economic recovery.

What place does humour occupy in your work environment? We chuckle about that with Pierre Battah.

Our food columnist wonders if the food you see in the movies changes what you eat.

Realtors step up to defend their rules for selling homes. The president of the new Brunswick Real Estate Association joins us to discuss the matter.

Pierre Battah is here to talk about some of the better ways of dealing with anger on the job.

...Maybe now it's time for a financial heart-to-heart.

Moncton-based PropertyGuys.com is glad the Competition Bureau has filed an application with the Competition Tribunal that would, if successful, force the Canadian Real Estate Association to change its rules surrounding real estate sales.

Liberal MLA Abel LeBlanc extended his middle finger during question period... then refused to apologize.

Our Between the Lines panel debates the state of our relationship with the people who work in the service industry.

Some say maple syrup has a way to go before becoming a true national icon.

Some people are supportive of what's perceived to be a politician acting on principle.

Robert Jones joins us to discuss the Stuart Jamieson resignation.

Pierre Battah talks about the importance of proper training in the workplace.

Our financial guy, Dan noel is here to talk about retirement.

New Brunswick's Attorney General is promising to fix the backlog in the province's family court system.

A Moncton lawyer doesn't think enough has changed about the state of domestic legal aid in New Brunswick.

Our Between the Lines panel discusses the controversy over calls to boycott Ganongs chocolates.

The contributions of the Right Honourable Romeo LeBlanc will be recognized this Monday by Canada Post.

A group of high profile New Brunswickers passes judgement on the deal to sell part of NB Power to Hydro Quebec.

How prepared is your workplace for an emergency?

What to do when it's time to leave your small business.

The province has been sitting on a taskforce report for more than a year now.

Many Canadians are concerned about social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter.

The Wesleyan Church in Moncton offers its Celebration Center to the RCMP for a live simulcast of Sgt. Mark Gallagher's funeral in Woodstock.

Lucien, the mill worker from the north shore, is always sure to have lots to say. This morning, he has the NB Power deal on his mind.

Unpasteurized milk may have won a legal battle in Ontario, but does that mean it will gain a foothold on a mainstream market?

The hit hockey fans have been talking about for the past week, cost Patrice Cormier the rest of the regular season and the playoffs.

This year could see the rise of a whole new kind of computer.

Some analysts say a U.S. crackdown on big banks could have a major ripple effect on our financial institutions.

What do you do when your boss demands too much of your time and won't compensate you for it?

RCMP members in New Brunswick prepare to honour the memory of their colleague, Sgt Mark Gallagher.

We talk to our Between the Lines panel about the Patrice Cormier hit and how we respond to violence in hockey.

Danielle Levesque is a nurse from Moncton who works for the Red Cross. After last week's earthquake in Haiti, she was on the next available flight to that devastated region.

Find out why home insurance may be getting pricier in Nothern New Brunswick.

Find out how packaged food is finding a new market thanks to a bit of simplifying.

Some Liberal MLA's go public on their discomfort with the NB Power deal.

The New Brunswick Government is concerned the public does not understand the details and benefits of the proposed sale of NB Power. Robert Jones has been looking into this.

We take a look at theft in the workplace with Pierre battah.

A new report says boomers are no longer lining up at the bank to put their money into retirement savings. Have they saved enough?

Thursday night, the RCMP confirmed the news Sergeant Mark Gallagher's family and friends had feared. His body was found buried in the rubble of his residence in Port au Prince Haiti. He had been missing since the 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck on Tuesday.

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A well respected Mountie who served in both Moncton and Belledune is among the missing in Haiti. We get the latest on the search for Sergeant Gallagher.