en-ca http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting/images/promo-nbshift.jpg http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting Shift is an energetic two and a half hours that connects people in the province with the events of the day and with each other. CBC podcasting@cbc.ca Copyright © CBC 2012 podcasting@cbc.ca no CBC Radio CBC,CBC Radio Shift is an energetic two and a half hours that connects people in the province with the events of the day and with each other. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120528_16952.mp3 Premier David Alward's stance on Ottawa's Employment Insurance changes isn't strong enough for some. The changes will have a very big impact on New Brunswick and it's seasonal workers. The CBC's Jacques Poitras looks at the issue. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 29 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Critics Take Aim at Alward's EI Stance Premier David Alward's stance on Ottawa's Employment Insurance changes isn't strong enough for some. The changes will have a very big impact on New Brunswick and it's seasonal workers. The CBC's Jacques Poitras looks at the issue. 437 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120528_31264.mp3 Bird watcher Alain Clavette is finding lots of bird nests on his property. He's also come across a few Bobolinks. But what has him most excited is the first recording sighting of a Brown Booby off Grand Manan. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 29 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Bobolinks, Backyard Birding and a Brown Booby! Bird watcher Alain Clavette is finding lots of bird nests on his property. He's also come across a few Bobolinks. But what has him most excited is the first recording sighting of a Brown Booby off Grand Manan. 541 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120528_35769.mp3 Janice MacPherson has the story of Sam Masry. While working at UNB in 1979, he developed a prototype for digital mapping software. The software was called CARIS, or Computer Aided Resource Information System. Now the Fredericton-based company of the same name supplies marine and coastal mapping software programs for companies around the world. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 29 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Made in NB: CARIS Janice MacPherson has the story of Sam Masry. While working at UNB in 1979, he developed a prototype for digital mapping software. The software was called CARIS, or Computer Aided Resource Information System. Now the Fredericton-based company of the same name supplies marine and coastal mapping software programs for companies around the world. 319 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120528_38894.mp3 The federal government has introduced back-to-work legislation for striking CP Rail workers. In the past 2 years, the federal government has forced an end to strikes 5 times. York University professor Staphanie Roos looks at what it means for Canadian unions. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 29 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT What Happened to Union Power The federal government has introduced back-to-work legislation for striking CP Rail workers. In the past 2 years, the federal government has forced an end to strikes 5 times. York University professor Staphanie Roos looks at what it means for Canadian unions. 536 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120528_59342.mp3 Researchers suggest preventing new HIV cases by treating high risk people before they contract the virus. But there is a downside to that plan. House Doctor Brian Goldman looks at the issue. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 29 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Treating HIV Before You Get It? Researchers suggest preventing new HIV cases by treating high risk people before they contract the virus. But there is a downside to that plan. House Doctor Brian Goldman looks at the issue. 293 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120525_35125.mp3 The fact is that when you talk about making changes to Employment Insurance, you're talking about making changes to people's lives here in New Brunswick. Our political panel - Michael Camp, Lisa Keenan and Luc Desjardins - examines the issue. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 28 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Political Panel Tackles EI Changes The fact is that when you talk about making changes to Employment Insurance, you're talking about making changes to people's lives here in New Brunswick. Our political panel - Michael Camp, Lisa Keenan and Luc Desjardins - examines the issue. 1130 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120525_31923.mp3 Byelections rarely have any impact on who's in power, but they sure can send a message. Voters in Rothesay will go to the polls on June 25th to replace Margaret-Ann Blaney. The CBC's Jacques Poitras looks at the early jockeying. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 28 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Rothesay Byelection Byelections rarely have any impact on who's in power, but they sure can send a message. Voters in Rothesay will go to the polls on June 25th to replace Margaret-Ann Blaney. The CBC's Jacques Poitras looks at the early jockeying. 584 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120525_13615.mp3 Jake Palmer has plans to clean out the garage this spring and put a stop to his hoarding issues. But his resolve is being tested! It's spring clean-up week, and everywhere he looks there's great junk! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 28 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT A Recovering Hoarder at Spring Clean-Up Jake Palmer has plans to clean out the garage this spring and put a stop to his hoarding issues. But his resolve is being tested! It's spring clean-up week, and everywhere he looks there's great junk! 462 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120525_81530.mp3 Craig Pinhey just returned from judging the 2012 All-Canadian Wine Championships where a number of New Brunswick wineries won awards! His wine of the week is a double gold winner, Belliveau Poire Pear Wine at $12.99 a bottle. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 28 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Award Winning Wines Craig Pinhey just returned from judging the 2012 All-Canadian Wine Championships where a number of New Brunswick wineries won awards! His wine of the week is a double gold winner, Belliveau Poire Pear Wine at $12.99 a bottle. 395 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120524_67086.mp3 When Levi and Kim Lawrence got married last weekend, they pretty much knew they had to go local. Levi is the entrepreneur behind Real Food Connections in Fredericton and, it's fair to say, a kingpin of the buy local network in the province. The newlyweds explain how they made it happen! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT All Local Wedding Feast! When Levi and Kim Lawrence got married last weekend, they pretty much knew they had to go local. Levi is the entrepreneur behind Real Food Connections in Fredericton and, it's fair to say, a kingpin of the buy local network in the province. The newlyweds explain how they made it happen! 523 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120524_44628.mp3 There's no way around it. The New Brunswick economy depends heavily on fishing, and forestry. And, that means a lot of people in the province work seasonal jobs. So, when the federal government tinkers with the employment insurance system it's big news here. The CBC's Robert Jones looks at how these changes will affect our province. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT EI Changes: The Impact on NB There's no way around it. The New Brunswick economy depends heavily on fishing, and forestry. And, that means a lot of people in the province work seasonal jobs. So, when the federal government tinkers with the employment insurance system it's big news here. The CBC's Robert Jones looks at how these changes will affect our province. 438 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120524_73204.mp3 Moncton-based David Campbell wrote an article this week warning that EI changes could drain the maritime labour force buy the region more economic problems. Now that the details of the changes have been announced, he has thoughts on what it means for the province. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Economic Development Expert Looks at EI Changes Moncton-based David Campbell wrote an article this week warning that EI changes could drain the maritime labour force buy the region more economic problems. Now that the details of the changes have been announced, he has thoughts on what it means for the province. 444 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120524_62751.mp3 Last week our pet vet talked about choosing a quality food for your pet. She'd certainly been hearing a lot of concern after the latest recall of several brands because of possible salmonella exposure. Dr. Shelia MacGowan touched on the broad strokes, but after receiving an email from a listener she tries to get more specific. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT More on Choosing a Pet Food Last week our pet vet talked about choosing a quality food for your pet. She'd certainly been hearing a lot of concern after the latest recall of several brands because of possible salmonella exposure. Dr. Shelia MacGowan touched on the broad strokes, but after receiving an email from a listener she tries to get more specific. 675 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120524_30741.mp3 We've all been subjected to bland, grocery-store bought tomatoes. Then there's the perfectly sweet, tangy, tomato from a near-by vine. One scientist is working hard to make sure the two have more in common, and it turns out scent is the key. Michael Bhardwaj has the details. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Scent is Key to Tastier Tomato We've all been subjected to bland, grocery-store bought tomatoes. Then there's the perfectly sweet, tangy, tomato from a near-by vine. One scientist is working hard to make sure the two have more in common, and it turns out scent is the key. Michael Bhardwaj has the details. 365 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120523_89572.mp3 It's painstaking work. But in the past year, tape has been slowly peeled from the back of two of 11 huge Miller Brittain drawings at the New Brunswick Museum. Curator Peter Larocque talks about the fascinating conservation work underway. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Restoring Miller Brittain Murals It's painstaking work. But in the past year, tape has been slowly peeled from the back of two of 11 huge Miller Brittain drawings at the New Brunswick Museum. Curator Peter Larocque talks about the fascinating conservation work underway. 519 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120523_45831.mp3 There are a lot of sayings in the world of investing. "Buy low, sell high" is probably the best known. This time of year, you hear "Sell in May and Go Away." Donna Guzik looks at whether there's any truth behind the old saying. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Sell in May and Go Away? There are a lot of sayings in the world of investing. "Buy low, sell high" is probably the best known. This time of year, you hear "Sell in May and Go Away." Donna Guzik looks at whether there's any truth behind the old saying. 386 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120522_76785.mp3 Miramichi native Maggie Sutherland has painted a portrait of Prime Minister Stephen Harper that's attracting a tremendous amount of attention across the country. Called Emperor Haute Couture, the painting features Harper reclining next to a little dog on a 19th century chaise -- and he's naked. Sutherland explains her inspirations and she talks about the conversation surrounding her work. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Miramichi Artist Turns Heads with Harper Nude Miramichi native Maggie Sutherland has painted a portrait of Prime Minister Stephen Harper that's attracting a tremendous amount of attention across the country. Called Emperor Haute Couture, the painting features Harper reclining next to a little dog on a 19th century chaise -- and he's naked. Sutherland explains her inspirations and she talks about the conversation surrounding her work. 630 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120522_54523.mp3 Bird watcher Alain Clavette had such a great time on Grand Manan last weekend, that he went right back this week! It seems a lot of birders had the same idea, but the birds aren't really cooperating! Alain talks about the weekend, and tries his hand at identifying a couple of birdsongs! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Back Birding on Grand Manan Bird watcher Alain Clavette had such a great time on Grand Manan last weekend, that he went right back this week! It seems a lot of birders had the same idea, but the birds aren't really cooperating! Alain talks about the weekend, and tries his hand at identifying a couple of birdsongs! 560 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120522_29664.mp3 A decade ago, the Hollywood blockbuster Minority Report wowed audiences with a computer you could control with just a wave of your arm. Then came Wii and Microsoft's Kinect. Now a tech startup called Leap Motion is promising to take the motion control of computers where no one has gone before. Anshuman Iddamsetty has the details. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT The Next Step in Motion Control A decade ago, the Hollywood blockbuster Minority Report wowed audiences with a computer you could control with just a wave of your arm. Then came Wii and Microsoft's Kinect. Now a tech startup called Leap Motion is promising to take the motion control of computers where no one has gone before. Anshuman Iddamsetty has the details. 408 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120522_45313.mp3 Travel guide Ellen Tucker is thinking about some great spots to visit close to home this summer. Plus, looking ahead to the winter, she has some news about new travel destinations from Sunwing out of Saint John! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Travel News and Deals Travel guide Ellen Tucker is thinking about some great spots to visit close to home this summer. Plus, looking ahead to the winter, she has some news about new travel destinations from Sunwing out of Saint John! 562 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120518_80822.mp3 The appointment of Margaret Ann Blaney to a high paying government job has provided a prime target for the Liberal opposition. Beyond the cries of patronage, Blaney's new job is also being criticized as contradicting the government's own message of budget restraint. The CBC's Robert Jones has a report. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 22 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Blaney Appointment Breaks Hiring Freeze? The appointment of Margaret Ann Blaney to a high paying government job has provided a prime target for the Liberal opposition. Beyond the cries of patronage, Blaney's new job is also being criticized as contradicting the government's own message of budget restraint. The CBC's Robert Jones has a report. 479 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120518_86263.mp3 This week Rothesay MLA and Energy Minister Margaret-Ann Blaney announced she's resigning her seat and taking over as President and CEO of Efficiency New Brunswick. The appointment appears to break a promise, and it runs contrary to the government's hiring freeze. Our political panel - Michael Camp, Lisa Keenan and Luc Desjardins - tackles that issue plus the province's proposed new fracking regulations. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 22 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Blaney Appointment and Fracking Rules This week Rothesay MLA and Energy Minister Margaret-Ann Blaney announced she's resigning her seat and taking over as President and CEO of Efficiency New Brunswick. The appointment appears to break a promise, and it runs contrary to the government's hiring freeze. Our political panel - Michael Camp, Lisa Keenan and Luc Desjardins - tackles that issue plus the province's proposed new fracking regulations. 931 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120518_51784.mp3 People are starting to talk about the new discount brews that arrived on the ANBL shelves, Craig Pinhey is more interested in the crop of other new beer listings that arrived at the same time! His beer of the week is Unibroue Ephemere Pomme at $14.78 for a 6-pack. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 22 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT NB Liquor Introduced New Beer Listings People are starting to talk about the new discount brews that arrived on the ANBL shelves, Craig Pinhey is more interested in the crop of other new beer listings that arrived at the same time! His beer of the week is Unibroue Ephemere Pomme at $14.78 for a 6-pack. 360 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120518_93879.mp3 Jake Palmer has a really great neighbour. He's the kind of neighbour who seems to have it all figured out and who is always happy to help! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 22 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT The World's Best Neighbour Jake Palmer has a really great neighbour. He's the kind of neighbour who seems to have it all figured out and who is always happy to help! 380 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120517_83036.mp3 Proposed new rules on shale gas extraction have been unveiled. At first glance, the regulations seem to address some of the biggest concerns, but there are some questions that still don't have answers. The CBC's Jacques Poitras has the story. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 18 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Alward Government's New Fracking Regulations Proposed new rules on shale gas extraction have been unveiled. At first glance, the regulations seem to address some of the biggest concerns, but there are some questions that still don't have answers. The CBC's Jacques Poitras has the story. 583 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120517_49411.mp3 It's the opposite of fast food, and Diane Savoie is so interested in well-made, local food that she's one of the founders of New Brunswick's first Slow Food convivium! It's a bit like a chapter of the international slow food movement begun in Italy in 1986. Diane Savoie is our guest this week on Homegrown. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 18 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Slow Food Movement Arrives in NB It's the opposite of fast food, and Diane Savoie is so interested in well-made, local food that she's one of the founders of New Brunswick's first Slow Food convivium! It's a bit like a chapter of the international slow food movement begun in Italy in 1986. Diane Savoie is our guest this week on Homegrown. 476 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120517_66939.mp3 It's a common sight at this time of year -- a pair of Robins tending to their first clutch of blue eggs. Well, new research offers some unexpected insight in to the spring rite. It turns out the brighter the blue, the better. Science columnist Michael Bhardwaj explains. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 18 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Blue is Sexy, To Robins Anyway It's a common sight at this time of year -- a pair of Robins tending to their first clutch of blue eggs. Well, new research offers some unexpected insight in to the spring rite. It turns out the brighter the blue, the better. Science columnist Michael Bhardwaj explains. 343 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120517_30873.mp3 Pet owners have been rumaging through the pantry lately trying to figure out if what they're feeding their pet is safe. That's after several brands of dog food were voluntarily recalled because of concern about exposure to salmonella. Dr. Sheila MacGowan has her own thoughts about what to look for in a pet food. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 18 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Choosing a Food for Your Pet Pet owners have been rumaging through the pantry lately trying to figure out if what they're feeding their pet is safe. That's after several brands of dog food were voluntarily recalled because of concern about exposure to salmonella. Dr. Sheila MacGowan has her own thoughts about what to look for in a pet food. 474 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120516_22649.mp3 Margaret-Ann Blaney is leaving elected office and taking a job as CEO of the provincial Crown corporation. The CBC's provincial affairs reporter Jacques Poitras has a look at Blaney's career. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 17 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Blaney Resigns, Takes On Efficiency NB Margaret-Ann Blaney is leaving elected office and taking a job as CEO of the provincial Crown corporation. The CBC's provincial affairs reporter Jacques Poitras has a look at Blaney's career. 613 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120516_21569.mp3 Terry Ritchie is the new mayor of Perth-Andover, and he's blaming Paul for giving him the politicial bug! It all started when the village flooded and Shift received an email from Terry Ritchie... http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 17 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Perth-Andover's New Mayor Blames Paul! Terry Ritchie is the new mayor of Perth-Andover, and he's blaming Paul for giving him the politicial bug! It all started when the village flooded and Shift received an email from Terry Ritchie... 534 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120516_10680.mp3 Employers are taking LinkedIn, the professional networking site, increasingly seriously these days. Donna Guzik has thoughts on how to avoid the pitfalls! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 17 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Avoid LinkedIn Mistakes Employers are taking LinkedIn, the professional networking site, increasingly seriously these days. Donna Guzik has thoughts on how to avoid the pitfalls! 326 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120515_60338.mp3 If you think young people don't care about politics, you haven't met Jordan Nowlan. He's been breathing politics for most of his 19 years, and he's just been elected to city council in Dieppe! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 16 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Dieppe's 19 Year Old Councilor If you think young people don't care about politics, you haven't met Jordan Nowlan. He's been breathing politics for most of his 19 years, and he's just been elected to city council in Dieppe! 499 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120515_20941.mp3 New Brunswick is home to the only Global Geopark in North America, so it seems fitting that it will host the International Geopark Conference in 2014. Randy Miller of the New Brunswick Museum explains what this conference could mean for Stonehammer and for the province. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 16 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Stonehammer Geopark To Host the World New Brunswick is home to the only Global Geopark in North America, so it seems fitting that it will host the International Geopark Conference in 2014. Randy Miller of the New Brunswick Museum explains what this conference could mean for Stonehammer and for the province. 428 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120515_61059.mp3 Over the past three years the online game has built a loyal following of more than 28 million registered users. The object of the game is deceptively simple: survive, by building almost anything inside the game's 3-D world. Anshuman Iddamsetty has a look at why the game is so appealing. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 16 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Minecraft Turns Three Over the past three years the online game has built a loyal following of more than 28 million registered users. The object of the game is deceptively simple: survive, by building almost anything inside the game's 3-D world. Anshuman Iddamsetty has a look at why the game is so appealing. 304 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120515_28167.mp3 Ellen Tucker talks about a company called Monograms that allows travelers to mix the advantages of working with a big tour company with the independence they may want in deciding what they want to do with their time. Plus, she has a deal or two up her sleeve. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 16 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Guided Tours That Allow Independence Ellen Tucker talks about a company called Monograms that allows travelers to mix the advantages of working with a big tour company with the independence they may want in deciding what they want to do with their time. Plus, she has a deal or two up her sleeve. 459 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120514_71396.mp3 Alain Clavette spent the weekend in heaven -- or at least that's what he'd tell you. Our birder has been on Grand Manan. At last count, he'd spied more than 100 different species, including a White-eyed Vireo! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 15 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Birding on Grand Manan Alain Clavette spent the weekend in heaven -- or at least that's what he'd tell you. Our birder has been on Grand Manan. At last count, he'd spied more than 100 different species, including a White-eyed Vireo! 460 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120514_75759.mp3 Donald MacPherson is a director of the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition and a proponent of the decriminalization of all drugs. His views are grounded in his experience as the first Drug Policy Coordinator for the City of Vancouver. He's in the province for a UNB-sponsored panel called Drugs and the City: Innovative Solutions that Benefit Communities. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 15 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Coalition Calls for Drug Policy Changes Donald MacPherson is a director of the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition and a proponent of the decriminalization of all drugs. His views are grounded in his experience as the first Drug Policy Coordinator for the City of Vancouver. He's in the province for a UNB-sponsored panel called Drugs and the City: Innovative Solutions that Benefit Communities. 527 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120514_96504.mp3 You many remember a few years back when NB Liquor launched its own discount beer amid much fanfare. Selection, you may also recall, was a flop. But liquor store patrons may have noticed lately that discount NB Liquor beer is back, with a difference. The CBC's Robert Jones has the story. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 15 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT NB Liquor Tries Cheap Beer, Again You many remember a few years back when NB Liquor launched its own discount beer amid much fanfare. Selection, you may also recall, was a flop. But liquor store patrons may have noticed lately that discount NB Liquor beer is back, with a difference. The CBC's Robert Jones has the story. 445 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120514_88972.mp3 The American Psychiatric Association is revising its manual of psychiatric diseases. But the process has been mired in controversy. Last week, a panel of doctors took the unusual step of withdrawing proposals for two newly created psychiatric disorders. House Doctor Brian Goldman has the story. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 15 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Controversy Surrounds Changes to Psychiatric Manual The American Psychiatric Association is revising its manual of psychiatric diseases. But the process has been mired in controversy. Last week, a panel of doctors took the unusual step of withdrawing proposals for two newly created psychiatric disorders. House Doctor Brian Goldman has the story. 334 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120511_19674.mp3 People in the province continue to worry about their personal information after Elections NB mistakenly released voter information that included names, birth dates, phone numbers and driver's license numbers to MLAs and political parties. Our political panel - Michael Camp, Lisa Keenan and Luc Desjardins - look at that issue plus Monday's municipal elections. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Privacy Breach and Municipal Elections People in the province continue to worry about their personal information after Elections NB mistakenly released voter information that included names, birth dates, phone numbers and driver's license numbers to MLAs and political parties. Our political panel - Michael Camp, Lisa Keenan and Luc Desjardins - look at that issue plus Monday's municipal elections. 991 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120511_72733.mp3 The popularity of Scotch whisky continues to grow. Craig Pinhey is in Scotland this week visiting some of the most famous distilleries. His whisky of the week is Laphroaig 10 year old single malt. It's not cheap at $80.79 for a 750 ml bottle. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Sipping Whisky in Scotland The popularity of Scotch whisky continues to grow. Craig Pinhey is in Scotland this week visiting some of the most famous distilleries. His whisky of the week is Laphroaig 10 year old single malt. It's not cheap at $80.79 for a 750 ml bottle. 379 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120511_16283.mp3 Jake Palmer's just returned from a few days in Nova Scotia with the family. He took them away hoping his bathroom renovation would be mostly complete when they returned. Well, the good news is that he has running water, but it's not all in one room! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Bathroom Reno with Small Children Jake Palmer's just returned from a few days in Nova Scotia with the family. He took them away hoping his bathroom renovation would be mostly complete when they returned. Well, the good news is that he has running water, but it's not all in one room! 414 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120510_10821.mp3 We knew it was time to check back in with Pam Trenholme of Brighton Botanicals when we got an email from her this week, bragging about her asparagus patch! She's already enjoying fresh asparagus at her farm near Hartland ... and she's hoping to turn people on to the wonders of nettle! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Brighton Botanicals has Asparagus, and Nettle! We knew it was time to check back in with Pam Trenholme of Brighton Botanicals when we got an email from her this week, bragging about her asparagus patch! She's already enjoying fresh asparagus at her farm near Hartland ... and she's hoping to turn people on to the wonders of nettle! 603 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120510_22377.mp3 Sean McGrath is building himself a fine reputation as a wedding and portrait photographer in the province. This week he was surprised to learn that his work, along with the work of several other photographers, appeared on a website for Meagan Kunert in Arkansas. She had claimed the work as her own, and even made up stories about the people in the photos. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT NB Photographer Has Work Stolen Sean McGrath is building himself a fine reputation as a wedding and portrait photographer in the province. This week he was surprised to learn that his work, along with the work of several other photographers, appeared on a website for Meagan Kunert in Arkansas. She had claimed the work as her own, and even made up stories about the people in the photos. 448 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120510_30738.mp3 Remember when a baking soda and vinegar volcano would get top marks at the school science fair? Well, times have changed. Today, teens are developing new nanotechnologies, identifying genes and coming up with faster ways to search online. Science guy Michael Bhardwaj has a look at this year's best. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT The Science Fair Has Changed! Remember when a baking soda and vinegar volcano would get top marks at the school science fair? Well, times have changed. Today, teens are developing new nanotechnologies, identifying genes and coming up with faster ways to search online. Science guy Michael Bhardwaj has a look at this year's best. 331 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120510_65995.mp3 This week Sheila MacGowan is focusing on cats. In particular something called 'blocked cat.' She also has some helpful information for pet owners concerned about the pet food recall. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Blocked Cat and Pet Food Recall This week Sheila MacGowan is focusing on cats. In particular something called 'blocked cat.' She also has some helpful information for pet owners concerned about the pet food recall. 500 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120509_24867.mp3 Your personal information - your date of birth, your driver's license number, your phone number - is, or was recently, in the possesion of your local MLA and political parties. Elections New Brunswick confirmed they mistakenly sent out far more voter information than they are allowed to under the law. The CBC's Jacques Poitras has the details. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 10 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Privacy Breach at Elections NB Your personal information - your date of birth, your driver's license number, your phone number - is, or was recently, in the possesion of your local MLA and political parties. Elections New Brunswick confirmed they mistakenly sent out far more voter information than they are allowed to under the law. The CBC's Jacques Poitras has the details. 470 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120509_62237.mp3 It all started with an offer for a few days work for Kedgwick's Hugo Doucet. That was 10 years ago and since then he's seen the world with Cirque du Soleil! He works on the rigging that keeps the high-flying acts in safely in the air. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 10 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT NB Man Keeps Cirque Acrobats in the Air It all started with an offer for a few days work for Kedgwick's Hugo Doucet. That was 10 years ago and since then he's seen the world with Cirque du Soleil! He works on the rigging that keeps the high-flying acts in safely in the air. 527 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120509_17869.mp3 The animal shot on the Acadian Peninsula last month was, in fact, a wolf. It's officially the first of its kind confirmed in the province in over a century. Don McAlpine is the curator of zoology at the New Brunswick Museum and he explains what the find could mean. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 10 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Officials Confirm Wolf in NB The animal shot on the Acadian Peninsula last month was, in fact, a wolf. It's officially the first of its kind confirmed in the province in over a century. Don McAlpine is the curator of zoology at the New Brunswick Museum and he explains what the find could mean. 419 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120509_41736.mp3 University and college students are getting ready to move on as graduation ceremonies are held around the province. Jeffrey O'Hara of Stanley has been selected by his Mount Allison classmates to give the valedictory address. He talks about what he'll say, and his plans to continue studying theatre in the UK this Fall. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 10 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Onward and Upward for Grads University and college students are getting ready to move on as graduation ceremonies are held around the province. Jeffrey O'Hara of Stanley has been selected by his Mount Allison classmates to give the valedictory address. He talks about what he'll say, and his plans to continue studying theatre in the UK this Fall. 330 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120509_89464.mp3 Facebook has launched a two-week-long roadshow to boost interest in its initial public offering. While the company may be the most popular social networking site in the world, there are those who are starting to question whether the company is worth its proposed stock price. Donna Guzik has the story. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 10 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Is Facebook Stock Worth the Price? Facebook has launched a two-week-long roadshow to boost interest in its initial public offering. While the company may be the most popular social networking site in the world, there are those who are starting to question whether the company is worth its proposed stock price. Donna Guzik has the story. 514 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120508_22263.mp3 Sometimes it takes someone from away to remind you that you don't have to travel far to have some great experiences. Our travel guide, Ellen Tucker, was pleased to read a new article about the province in Travel Industry Today. It's written by well-respected travel and food writer by Margaret Swain and it's titled "A Province of Culinary Surprises." http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 09 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Travel Writer Praises NB Food and Drink Sometimes it takes someone from away to remind you that you don't have to travel far to have some great experiences. Our travel guide, Ellen Tucker, was pleased to read a new article about the province in Travel Industry Today. It's written by well-respected travel and food writer by Margaret Swain and it's titled "A Province of Culinary Surprises." 415 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120508_95616.mp3 No one wants the photo they sent to a boyfriend, or an angry text bad-mouthing a friend, to find its way into the public domain. There's always a chance your personal communications will become public. Now there's a way to limit that risk. Our tech columnist Anshuman Iddamsetty has details about a new Canadian app called Quimby. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 09 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT An Expiration Date for Texts? No one wants the photo they sent to a boyfriend, or an angry text bad-mouthing a friend, to find its way into the public domain. There's always a chance your personal communications will become public. Now there's a way to limit that risk. Our tech columnist Anshuman Iddamsetty has details about a new Canadian app called Quimby. 311 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120507_69636.mp3 Birders have been gathering around Elgin these days in hopes of catching a glimpse of this Texas native with the long tail feathers. Alain Clavette has spotted this bird, rare to our area, before ... but he wasn't about to pass on the opportunity to see it again! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 08 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher in NB! Birders have been gathering around Elgin these days in hopes of catching a glimpse of this Texas native with the long tail feathers. Alain Clavette has spotted this bird, rare to our area, before ... but he wasn't about to pass on the opportunity to see it again! 511 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120507_70207.mp3 It's estimated as many as four percent of physicians have a disability, but it's very rarely talked about. Daniel Heffner is telling his story in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. He's a medical student who says his struggle with a severe learning disability is making him a better physician. House doctor Brian Goldman looks at the issue. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 08 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Doctors with Disabilities It's estimated as many as four percent of physicians have a disability, but it's very rarely talked about. Daniel Heffner is telling his story in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. He's a medical student who says his struggle with a severe learning disability is making him a better physician. House doctor Brian Goldman looks at the issue. 385 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120504_23973.mp3 David Alward promised that he would not cut teachers when he was running to become premier. His government promised "no teacher cuts" again this week, when it announced details of new school district changes. But did the government deliver? Robert Jones has been taking a closer look. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Crunching the Numbers on Education Changes David Alward promised that he would not cut teachers when he was running to become premier. His government promised "no teacher cuts" again this week, when it announced details of new school district changes. But did the government deliver? Robert Jones has been taking a closer look. 500 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120504_13990.mp3 Acadie-Bathurst MP Yvon Godin has tabled a bill that would require filling positions such as the Auditor-General with people proficient in both official languages. Our political panel - Michael Camp, Lisa Keenan and Luc Desjardins - weigh in on that issue, plus the Ferguson defamation saga in Saint John and the one year anniversary of Stephen Harper's Conservative majority government. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Bilingualism, Defamation and Majority Anniversary Acadie-Bathurst MP Yvon Godin has tabled a bill that would require filling positions such as the Auditor-General with people proficient in both official languages. Our political panel - Michael Camp, Lisa Keenan and Luc Desjardins - weigh in on that issue, plus the Ferguson defamation saga in Saint John and the one year anniversary of Stephen Harper's Conservative majority government. 1152 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120504_51075.mp3 Craig Pinhey is in Scotland trying out some pubs in advance of a whisky tour he has planned for next week. His beer of the week is the Belhaven Best, $3.25 for a 440 ml can. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Wine Guy: Drinking Beer in Scotland Craig Pinhey is in Scotland trying out some pubs in advance of a whisky tour he has planned for next week. His beer of the week is the Belhaven Best, $3.25 for a 440 ml can. 387 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120504_72964.mp3 'Tis the season for spending Saturday afternoons wandering from one stranger's home to the next poking through closets and checking out wallpaper. As a realtor, Jake Palmer knows an open house can be key in getting a deal done. But he also admits he's seen his share of disasters. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Life As Jake: Open House 'Tis the season for spending Saturday afternoons wandering from one stranger's home to the next poking through closets and checking out wallpaper. As a realtor, Jake Palmer knows an open house can be key in getting a deal done. But he also admits he's seen his share of disasters. 499 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120504_96340.mp3 It's almost two years since Alison Toron and her partner Josh Dickison decided to start making fresh pasta at their home in Currieburg. They bring their Naskwaak Noodles to Fredericton's Boyce Market every market day, and their reputation for quality has earned them regular restaurant customers as well. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 04 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Home Grown: Naskwaak Noodles It's almost two years since Alison Toron and her partner Josh Dickison decided to start making fresh pasta at their home in Currieburg. They bring their Naskwaak Noodles to Fredericton's Boyce Market every market day, and their reputation for quality has earned them regular restaurant customers as well. 665 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120503_29614.mp3 65 positions will be cut as part of the move from 14 school districts to 7. But, the government says classrooms will have more resources and principals will have more time to spend with teachers and students. The CBC's Jacques Poitras has all the details. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 04 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Jobs Lost in School District Shake-up 65 positions will be cut as part of the move from 14 school districts to 7. But, the government says classrooms will have more resources and principals will have more time to spend with teachers and students. The CBC's Jacques Poitras has all the details. 416 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120503_78965.mp3 Scientists have discovered birds have their own internal GPS, and it's far more reliable than the man-made version. They've pinpointed a cluster of nerve cells that help birds igure out where they are in mid-flight. They hope this discovery will solve a major piece of the puzzle that is bird migration. Michael Bhardwaj has the story. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 04 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Birds' Internal GPS! Scientists have discovered birds have their own internal GPS, and it's far more reliable than the man-made version. They've pinpointed a cluster of nerve cells that help birds igure out where they are in mid-flight. They hope this discovery will solve a major piece of the puzzle that is bird migration. Michael Bhardwaj has the story. 324 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120503_89072.mp3 If you saw the movie Marley & Me, or read the book, you'll know just how devastating a condition called G.D.V can be. Our pet vet Dr. Sheila MacGowan has a warning for large breed owners. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 04 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Large Breed Dogs and G.D.V. If you saw the movie Marley & Me, or read the book, you'll know just how devastating a condition called G.D.V can be. Our pet vet Dr. Sheila MacGowan has a warning for large breed owners. 445 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120502_61073.mp3 It was a win for former Saint John city councilor, John Ferguson, and a defeat for the pension board. After a trial that lastes almost 12 weeks, the jury has found Ferguson not liable. The CBC's Robert Jones wraps-up the story. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 03 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Ferguson Defamation Trial: Verdict! It was a win for former Saint John city councilor, John Ferguson, and a defeat for the pension board. After a trial that lastes almost 12 weeks, the jury has found Ferguson not liable. The CBC's Robert Jones wraps-up the story. 773 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120502_41612.mp3 It seems everyone is being asked to do more with less these days. So, it's no surprise that people are feeling burned-out. Donna Guzik speaks with a leading researcher in the field and shares what she's learned. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 03 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Avoiding Burnout at Work It seems everyone is being asked to do more with less these days. So, it's no surprise that people are feeling burned-out. Donna Guzik speaks with a leading researcher in the field and shares what she's learned. 399 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120501_30654.mp3 The flood waters receded six weeks ago, but the mess left behind is getting worse by the day for Cindy MacLaughlin. She owns several businesses and they've all been affected, leaving her with bills to pay and no money coming in. MacLaughlin says if she doesn't hear about compensation soon, she'll have to go bankrupt. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 02 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Perth-Andover Businesswoman Faces Bankruptcy The flood waters receded six weeks ago, but the mess left behind is getting worse by the day for Cindy MacLaughlin. She owns several businesses and they've all been affected, leaving her with bills to pay and no money coming in. MacLaughlin says if she doesn't hear about compensation soon, she'll have to go bankrupt. 358 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120501_24199.mp3 After 55 days - it's finally in the hands of the jury. Former Saint JOhn city councillor John Ferguson is accused of damaging the reputation of the city's pension board. The CBC's Robert Jones has the story. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 02 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Ferguson Defamation Trial Day 55 After 55 days - it's finally in the hands of the jury. Former Saint JOhn city councillor John Ferguson is accused of damaging the reputation of the city's pension board. The CBC's Robert Jones has the story. 635 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120501_47497.mp3 It's billed as one of the world's most beautiful train rides, and Ellen Tucker hopes to entice you to hop on board the Rocky Mountaineer this summer. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 02 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Train Trip Through the Rockies It's billed as one of the world's most beautiful train rides, and Ellen Tucker hopes to entice you to hop on board the Rocky Mountaineer this summer. 430 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120501_56263.mp3 Our modern devices are technological wonders, that never shut up! From emails to tweets to reminders, the flow of information never stops. Now, new technologies are trying to address that by summarizing what you need to know when you need to know it. Anshuman Iddamsetty has details. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 02 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT "Glanceable" Devices Our modern devices are technological wonders, that never shut up! From emails to tweets to reminders, the flow of information never stops. Now, new technologies are trying to address that by summarizing what you need to know when you need to know it. Anshuman Iddamsetty has details. 314 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120430_99707.mp3 The lawyer for Saint John's pension board, Barry Morrison, completed his final argument in the case against former city councillor John Ferguson. He's accused of damaging the board's reputation. Morrison didn't hold back. As he has during the entire trial, he painted Ferguson as a man looking for attention, who had no regard for the truth. The CBC's Robert Jones reports. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 01 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Ferguson Defamation Trial Day 54 The lawyer for Saint John's pension board, Barry Morrison, completed his final argument in the case against former city councillor John Ferguson. He's accused of damaging the board's reputation. Morrison didn't hold back. As he has during the entire trial, he painted Ferguson as a man looking for attention, who had no regard for the truth. The CBC's Robert Jones reports. 600 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120430_53787.mp3 According to a report released today, Canada's banks received up to 114 billion dollars in aid during the financial crisis. The report, released by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, says that CIBC, BMO and Scotiabank were at some point all in serious trouble with government support exceeding the market value of the company. The report is called The Big Banks' Big Secret: Estimating Government Support for Canadian Banks During the Financial Crisis. We speak with the author, David MacDonald. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 01 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Canadian Banks Bailed Out According to a report released today, Canada's banks received up to 114 billion dollars in aid during the financial crisis. The report, released by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, says that CIBC, BMO and Scotiabank were at some point all in serious trouble with government support exceeding the market value of the company. The report is called The Big Banks' Big Secret: Estimating Government Support for Canadian Banks During the Financial Crisis. We speak with the author, David MacDonald. 585 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120430_95526.mp3 Alain Clavette is enjoying some perfect, windless birding weather. He's asking people to make sure that their Swallow boxes' entries are the right size so they don't attract Starlings. He also has news of a few birds who overshot their migration mark and details on birding apps you can get cheap. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 01 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Swallow Boxes, Rare Sightings and Birding Apps Alain Clavette is enjoying some perfect, windless birding weather. He's asking people to make sure that their Swallow boxes' entries are the right size so they don't attract Starlings. He also has news of a few birds who overshot their migration mark and details on birding apps you can get cheap. 552 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120430_68851.mp3 When a patient arrives in the E-R and their life is on the line ... health care workers usually ask family members to wait outside the room where they'll be treated. But when the patient is a child, a new study suggests they shouldn't be separated. House doctor Brian Goldman has the details. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 01 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Family in the Emergency Room When a patient arrives in the E-R and their life is on the line ... health care workers usually ask family members to wait outside the room where they'll be treated. But when the patient is a child, a new study suggests they shouldn't be separated. House doctor Brian Goldman has the details. 358 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120427_54408.mp3 The defamation trial of former Saint John city councillor John Ferguson coninues. He's accused of damaging the reputation of the city's pension board. The jury has begun hearing final arguments in the case. The CBC's Robert Jones has the details. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Ferguson Defamation Trail Day 53 The defamation trial of former Saint John city councillor John Ferguson coninues. He's accused of damaging the reputation of the city's pension board. The jury has begun hearing final arguments in the case. The CBC's Robert Jones has the details. 657 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120427_57098.mp3 There are 1,068 candidates running for seats in the province's 105 local municipalities in the May 14 election. In fact Shift's own Luc Desjardins will shortly be acclaimed as mayor of Petit Rocher. He joins us along with panelists Michael Camp and Lisa Keenan to talk about local politics and the issues that all voters should keep in mind. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Political Panel Tackles Municpal Races There are 1,068 candidates running for seats in the province's 105 local municipalities in the May 14 election. In fact Shift's own Luc Desjardins will shortly be acclaimed as mayor of Petit Rocher. He joins us along with panelists Michael Camp and Lisa Keenan to talk about local politics and the issues that all voters should keep in mind. 1046 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120427_51862.mp3 Janick Arseneau attracted a lot of attention when she made it to the top 3 on the television series "So You Think You Can Dance Canada." Now she's just finished coompeting with an all-girl dance group called Irratik on the MTV series "America's Best Dance Crew." http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Bathurst Dancer on America's Best Dance Crew Janick Arseneau attracted a lot of attention when she made it to the top 3 on the television series "So You Think You Can Dance Canada." Now she's just finished coompeting with an all-girl dance group called Irratik on the MTV series "America's Best Dance Crew." 515 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120427_99384.mp3 Jake Palmer may negotiate deals for a living, but that doesn't seem to give him a leg-up when it comes to his young daughter! But while he may fail at negotiations, at least he's lost all sense of shame and embarrassment. No matter what she says or does, he takes it in stride! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Life As Jake: Negotiating with Toddlers Jake Palmer may negotiate deals for a living, but that doesn't seem to give him a leg-up when it comes to his young daughter! But while he may fail at negotiations, at least he's lost all sense of shame and embarrassment. No matter what she says or does, he takes it in stride! 387 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120427_61892.mp3 For Craig Pinhey, spring means rosé wine. It's one of the more versatile wines, but while it's gaining popularity around the world, it hasn't really caught on here yet. Craig thinks that's a shame and he recommends trying Perrin La Vieille Ferme from Ventoux-in-the-Rhone. It's $13.29 a bottle. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Wine Guy: Something Pink for Summer For Craig Pinhey, spring means rosé wine. It's one of the more versatile wines, but while it's gaining popularity around the world, it hasn't really caught on here yet. Craig thinks that's a shame and he recommends trying Perrin La Vieille Ferme from Ventoux-in-the-Rhone. It's $13.29 a bottle. 332 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120426_57779.mp3 You could be enjoying gourmet shiitake mushrooms grown in a shady corner of your backyard...provided you're ready to handle the spawn and nurture soggy logs! It's not your usual garden crop conversation but it's very much a part of farm life at the Fallsbrook Centre in Knowlesville. They'll be sharing their fungus know-how at a workshop next month. Emily Shapiro is the organic gardens manager at the centre, and she's this week's Homegrown guest! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Growing Your Own Shiitake Mushrooms! You could be enjoying gourmet shiitake mushrooms grown in a shady corner of your backyard...provided you're ready to handle the spawn and nurture soggy logs! It's not your usual garden crop conversation but it's very much a part of farm life at the Fallsbrook Centre in Knowlesville. They'll be sharing their fungus know-how at a workshop next month. Emily Shapiro is the organic gardens manager at the centre, and she's this week's Homegrown guest! 575 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120426_18808.mp3 All week we've been sharing NBCC Journalism's series "Juniper: An Uncertain Future" looking at life in a small community after the major industry has moved out. In the final part we'll hear pieces of a meeting held in the community this month. Business owners are hurting and many are trying to decide if they'll try to stick it out and hope something comes of the mining exploration in the area, or leave home to try and make a living elsewhere. Here's "Meeting With Frustration." http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT NBCC Woodstock's Series on Juniper: Part 5 All week we've been sharing NBCC Journalism's series "Juniper: An Uncertain Future" looking at life in a small community after the major industry has moved out. In the final part we'll hear pieces of a meeting held in the community this month. Business owners are hurting and many are trying to decide if they'll try to stick it out and hope something comes of the mining exploration in the area, or leave home to try and make a living elsewhere. Here's "Meeting With Frustration." 360 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120426_58384.mp3 A few weeks ago Rothesay High School's Engineering Club managed to launch a cooler loaded with cameras and sensors into space! The cameras took some amazing shots of the ground below and the students are sharing some of them on a website devoted to the project. We speak with two club members - Angela Lavric and Luke Duffley - about the project. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Rothesay Students Launch Cooler into Space A few weeks ago Rothesay High School's Engineering Club managed to launch a cooler loaded with cameras and sensors into space! The cameras took some amazing shots of the ground below and the students are sharing some of them on a website devoted to the project. We speak with two club members - Angela Lavric and Luke Duffley - about the project. 461 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120426_63053.mp3 Pet vet Dr. Sheila MacGowan has a spring to-do list for you and your pet, including advice on flea medications, getting vaccines up-to-date and grooming. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Getting your Pet Ready for Spring Pet vet Dr. Sheila MacGowan has a spring to-do list for you and your pet, including advice on flea medications, getting vaccines up-to-date and grooming. 519 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120425_90660.mp3 The New Brunswick College of Family Physicians has sent letters to every member of the legislature, calling for a moratorium on hydro-fracking for shale gas. College President Anick Pelletier explains their position, and we hear the response from the legislature. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Family Docs Call for Fracking Moratorium The New Brunswick College of Family Physicians has sent letters to every member of the legislature, calling for a moratorium on hydro-fracking for shale gas. College President Anick Pelletier explains their position, and we hear the response from the legislature. 610 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120425_86888.mp3 This week we're sharing a series with you that was produced by graduating students at NBCC Journalism in Woodstock. It's called "Juniper: An Uncertain Future" and it tells the story of a small community left without an industry. Despite Juniper's dwindling population, David and Stacey Heagney decided to invest in the community by opening and outfitting company. Ou can hear them in Part 3, "Optimistic Outfitters." Then students spoke with Randy Waugh and Jocelyn Lanteigne for part 4 in their series, "Word on the Street." Both men are having a hard time remaining hopeful about the community's future. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT NBCC Woodstock's Series on Juniper: Parts 3 and 4 This week we're sharing a series with you that was produced by graduating students at NBCC Journalism in Woodstock. It's called "Juniper: An Uncertain Future" and it tells the story of a small community left without an industry. Despite Juniper's dwindling population, David and Stacey Heagney decided to invest in the community by opening and outfitting company. Ou can hear them in Part 3, "Optimistic Outfitters." Then students spoke with Randy Waugh and Jocelyn Lanteigne for part 4 in their series, "Word on the Street." Both men are having a hard time remaining hopeful about the community's future. 389 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120425_83418.mp3 New university and college graduates face higher-than average youth unemployment rates and the competition for that first post-secondary job can be fierce. Donna Guzik says it's more important than ever to stand out from the crowd and she has some advice. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Graduates Face Tough Job Market New university and college graduates face higher-than average youth unemployment rates and the competition for that first post-secondary job can be fierce. Donna Guzik says it's more important than ever to stand out from the crowd and she has some advice. 432 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120424_81356.mp3 This week we're lucky enough to be able to share some of the work done by graduating students at NBCC Journalism in Woodstock. They just finished a multi-media series called "Juniper: An Uncertain Future." The series tells the story of the once prosperous community that is now struggling to survive. Two sawmills cut back operation over a number of years and eventually closed their doors for good, leaving the community without an industry. Yesterday we heard from Victor and Barbara Somerville who run a family farm on the outskirts of the community and are dealing with a loss of local services. Today, we'll focus on Juniper Elementary. The population has dwindled and now just 17 students are enrolled. This June the school will close and next September students will transfer to Florenceville-Bristol. NBCC Journalism students spoke with retired teachers, current teachers, students and a school bus driver for Part 2 in their series. Here's their documentary called "Class Dismissed." http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT NBCC Woodstock's Series on Juniper: Part 2 This week we're lucky enough to be able to share some of the work done by graduating students at NBCC Journalism in Woodstock. They just finished a multi-media series called "Juniper: An Uncertain Future." The series tells the story of the once prosperous community that is now struggling to survive. Two sawmills cut back operation over a number of years and eventually closed their doors for good, leaving the community without an industry. Yesterday we heard from Victor and Barbara Somerville who run a family farm on the outskirts of the community and are dealing with a loss of local services. Today, we'll focus on Juniper Elementary. The population has dwindled and now just 17 students are enrolled. This June the school will close and next September students will transfer to Florenceville-Bristol. NBCC Journalism students spoke with retired teachers, current teachers, students and a school bus driver for Part 2 in their series. Here's their documentary called "Class Dismissed." 462 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120424_21848.mp3 It wasn't long ago that organizers at the Harvest Jazz and Blues festival announced that Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers would play Fredericton this September along with Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, John Mayall and a host of others. It was an impressive lineup, but they didn't stop there! The final acts include multiple Grammy Award winner Keb' Mo'. Music dirctor Brent Staeben gives us the rundown. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Keb' Mo' Rounds out Harvest Lineup It wasn't long ago that organizers at the Harvest Jazz and Blues festival announced that Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers would play Fredericton this September along with Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, John Mayall and a host of others. It was an impressive lineup, but they didn't stop there! The final acts include multiple Grammy Award winner Keb' Mo'. Music dirctor Brent Staeben gives us the rundown. 347 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120424_50236.mp3 Travel guide Ellen Tucker has details on a pretty interesting trip aboard a steamboat travelling the Mississippi River! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Travel: Steamboat Down the Mississippi Travel guide Ellen Tucker has details on a pretty interesting trip aboard a steamboat travelling the Mississippi River! 462 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120423_58312.mp3 Graduating students at NBCC Journalism in Woodstock have just finished a multi-media series called "Juniper: An Uncertain Future." The series tells the story of the small community struggling to survive after the sawmills closed. Intsructor Theresa Blackburn sets-up the five part series we'll hear this week. Then we hear the first part: Victor and Barbara Somerville own and operate Clearwater Dairy Farm on the outskirts of Juniper. They explain how losing local services effects surrounding family farms that are already under pressure. Stay tuned through Thursday for much more from NBCC Journalism! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 24 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT NBCC Woodstock's Series on Juniper Graduating students at NBCC Journalism in Woodstock have just finished a multi-media series called "Juniper: An Uncertain Future." The series tells the story of the small community struggling to survive after the sawmills closed. Intsructor Theresa Blackburn sets-up the five part series we'll hear this week. Then we hear the first part: Victor and Barbara Somerville own and operate Clearwater Dairy Farm on the outskirts of Juniper. They explain how losing local services effects surrounding family farms that are already under pressure. Stay tuned through Thursday for much more from NBCC Journalism! 760 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120423_41674.mp3 It may be raining buckets, but Acadian Birder Alain Clavette is still roaming around sewage lagoons looking for swallows and ducks. Plus, he has some exciting news about the Peregrine Falcon pair in Moncton - 4 eggs confirm they're nesting in the box! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 24 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Peregrine Falcons, Swallows and More! It may be raining buckets, but Acadian Birder Alain Clavette is still roaming around sewage lagoons looking for swallows and ducks. Plus, he has some exciting news about the Peregrine Falcon pair in Moncton - 4 eggs confirm they're nesting in the box! 544 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120423_13494.mp3 Seniors may be living longer ... but that doesn't necessarily mean they're living well. Doctors may be prescribing older patients too many pills, and a recent U.S. report concludes that over-medication does far more harm than good. House doctor Brian Goldman looks at the issue. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 24 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Over-Medicated Seniors Seniors may be living longer ... but that doesn't necessarily mean they're living well. Doctors may be prescribing older patients too many pills, and a recent U.S. report concludes that over-medication does far more harm than good. House doctor Brian Goldman looks at the issue. 361 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120420_38082.mp3 The Saint John Theatre Company features Nina Arsenault's "Queer Art Diva". Arsenault is a transexual writer, performance artist and activist from Toronto. Three years ago she was hired by Mattel to portray a living Barbie at Toronto Fashion Week. That experience appears as a vignette in her play. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT SJTC: Queer Art Diva The Saint John Theatre Company features Nina Arsenault's "Queer Art Diva". Arsenault is a transexual writer, performance artist and activist from Toronto. Three years ago she was hired by Mattel to portray a living Barbie at Toronto Fashion Week. That experience appears as a vignette in her play. 394 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120420_24434.mp3 After five days of an often aggressive cross-examination, the lawyer for the Saint John pension board concluded his cross-examination of John Ferguson. Ferguson's on trial for defaming the board. The CBC's Robert Jones is covering the tial, now in it's 10th week. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Ferguson Defamation Trial: Day 48 After five days of an often aggressive cross-examination, the lawyer for the Saint John pension board concluded his cross-examination of John Ferguson. Ferguson's on trial for defaming the board. The CBC's Robert Jones is covering the tial, now in it's 10th week. 538 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120420_95724.mp3 Whether we're ready to admit it or not, Alberta is arguably the new centre of the universe economically and politically. That means what happens in that province's election has ripple effects as far away as New Brunswick. Michael Camp, Lisa Keenan and Luc Desjardins look at the issues. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Panel Looks at Alberta Election Whether we're ready to admit it or not, Alberta is arguably the new centre of the universe economically and politically. That means what happens in that province's election has ripple effects as far away as New Brunswick. Michael Camp, Lisa Keenan and Luc Desjardins look at the issues. 933 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120420_61963.mp3 Jake's put 10-thousand kilometres on the Porsche, and he's loved every one of them! He's also hired a painter and an assistant to take the pressure off and leave him more time with his family. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Jake's Living the Good Life Jake's put 10-thousand kilometres on the Porsche, and he's loved every one of them! He's also hired a painter and an assistant to take the pressure off and leave him more time with his family. 420 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120420_96045.mp3 Craig Pinhey attended a whisky and food dinner last week and he explains the fine art of whiskey pairing. His whiskey of the week is Highland Park 12 for $59.99. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Winey Guy: Whiskey Pairing Craig Pinhey attended a whisky and food dinner last week and he explains the fine art of whiskey pairing. His whiskey of the week is Highland Park 12 for $59.99. 399 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120419_10315.mp3 Jamie Lynch has travelled the world and worked in many kitchens and restaurants. Now he's about to take all that experience out onto the street and launch a Fresh Mobile Bistro business in the Fredericton area. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Homegrown Fresh Mobile Bistro Jamie Lynch has travelled the world and worked in many kitchens and restaurants. Now he's about to take all that experience out onto the street and launch a Fresh Mobile Bistro business in the Fredericton area. 435 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120419_93934.mp3 For the fourth straight day, the lawyer for the Saint John pension board continued his aggressive cross examination of John Ferguson. The CBC's Robert Jones is following the trial. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Ferguson Defamation Trial: Day 47 For the fourth straight day, the lawyer for the Saint John pension board continued his aggressive cross examination of John Ferguson. The CBC's Robert Jones is following the trial. 609 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120419_74714.mp3 Some lines from movies stay with you, even if you've never actually seen the movie. Scientists are trying to figure out why that is. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT What Makes That Movie Line Stick? Some lines from movies stay with you, even if you've never actually seen the movie. Scientists are trying to figure out why that is. 358 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120419_73367.mp3 While we are all welcoming the warmer weather coming our way, not so some of the conditions it brings to our pet. Dr. Sheila MacGowan has word on the early arrival of some pet pests. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Pet Vet: Ticks And Fleas While we are all welcoming the warmer weather coming our way, not so some of the conditions it brings to our pet. Dr. Sheila MacGowan has word on the early arrival of some pet pests. 413 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120418_70294.mp3 Former Saint John city councilor, John Ferguson, continued his testimony today under cross-examination at the defamation trial now going on, and on, Robert Jones has the latest. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Ferguson Defamation Trial: Day 46 Former Saint John city councilor, John Ferguson, continued his testimony today under cross-examination at the defamation trial now going on, and on, Robert Jones has the latest. 565 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120418_37150.mp3 The deadline to pay your taxes is fast approaching. April 30th is D-Day, and once you've filed your paperwork, hopefully you can forget about it til next year. That is, unless you get audited. Our business columnist Donna Guzik is here with some ways you can tighten up the paperwork and avoid an audit. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Business: Avoid The Tax Audit The deadline to pay your taxes is fast approaching. April 30th is D-Day, and once you've filed your paperwork, hopefully you can forget about it til next year. That is, unless you get audited. Our business columnist Donna Guzik is here with some ways you can tighten up the paperwork and avoid an audit. 423 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120418_90853.mp3 Our maritime music man Bob Mersereau has the word on the latest release from The Divorcees. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Maritime Music Man: The Divorcees Our maritime music man Bob Mersereau has the word on the latest release from The Divorcees. 402 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120417_13359.mp3 If you've been on a Coach Tour, you've likely been told to hurry up..take your pictures and get back on the bus...because it's time to hit the next landmark or cafeteria meal. But according to our travel guide Ellen Tucker, there is another way to see the world by coach tour. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Shift Travel: Coach Tours If you've been on a Coach Tour, you've likely been told to hurry up..take your pictures and get back on the bus...because it's time to hit the next landmark or cafeteria meal. But according to our travel guide Ellen Tucker, there is another way to see the world by coach tour. 419 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120417_92121.mp3 The lawyer for the Saint John pension board got into courtroom skirmishes with John Ferguson several times today. Ferguson is being cross examined at his defamation trial, accused of damaging the board's reputation. The CBC's Robert Jones is following the trial and has the latest. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Ferguson Defamation Trial: Day 45 The lawyer for the Saint John pension board got into courtroom skirmishes with John Ferguson several times today. Ferguson is being cross examined at his defamation trial, accused of damaging the board's reputation. The CBC's Robert Jones is following the trial and has the latest. 516 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120417_88620.mp3 The legendary rapper Tupac Shakur was murdered 15 years ago. But this weekend, he performed at the Coachella Music Festival in California. Or at least, he appeared to. The artist was actually a hologram and the video of his performance became an instant sensation on the internet. Our technology columnist Anshuman Iddamsetty is here with the details. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Technology: Hologram Concert The legendary rapper Tupac Shakur was murdered 15 years ago. But this weekend, he performed at the Coachella Music Festival in California. Or at least, he appeared to. The artist was actually a hologram and the video of his performance became an instant sensation on the internet. Our technology columnist Anshuman Iddamsetty is here with the details. 355 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120416_62567.mp3 John Ferguson is taking some hard shots - but remaining calm during cross examination at his defamation trial in Saint John. He's accused of damaging the reputation of the city's pension board, and the board's lawyer - Barry Morrison - made some accusations of his own. He said Ferguson was responsible for dragging out the trial. He also accused Ferguson of being an actor. The CBC's Robert Jones is covering the trial. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 17 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Ferguson Defamation Trial Day 44 John Ferguson is taking some hard shots - but remaining calm during cross examination at his defamation trial in Saint John. He's accused of damaging the reputation of the city's pension board, and the board's lawyer - Barry Morrison - made some accusations of his own. He said Ferguson was responsible for dragging out the trial. He also accused Ferguson of being an actor. The CBC's Robert Jones is covering the trial. 473 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120416_43349.mp3 Our Acadian Birder, Alain Clavette, checks in from Cape Enrage where he's hoping to track down a King Eider duck. But on his way to the Cape he's come across plenty of birds to get excited about, plus he has some news about a pair of Peregrine Falcons. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 17 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Birding at Cape Enrage Our Acadian Birder, Alain Clavette, checks in from Cape Enrage where he's hoping to track down a King Eider duck. But on his way to the Cape he's come across plenty of birds to get excited about, plus he has some news about a pair of Peregrine Falcons. 529 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120416_39191.mp3 The blistering temperatures in Massachusetts didn't keep Miramichi's Paula Keating from running the Boston Marathon, and running it very well! In fact, the family doctor took first place among the Canadian women in the race, and 14th among all women! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 17 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT NB Runner Top Canadian Woman in Boston! The blistering temperatures in Massachusetts didn't keep Miramichi's Paula Keating from running the Boston Marathon, and running it very well! In fact, the family doctor took first place among the Canadian women in the race, and 14th among all women! 463 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120416_33120.mp3 Denise Dow noticed on road trips south of the border that the eagle emblem could be found everywhere! She remembers thinking that there was a distinct lack of such displays in Canada. So, five years ago she designed a maple leaf emblem that includes the line "Strong and Free" from the national anthem, and a brand was born! Janice MacPherson has the story. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 17 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Made in NB: Strong and Free Denise Dow noticed on road trips south of the border that the eagle emblem could be found everywhere! She remembers thinking that there was a distinct lack of such displays in Canada. So, five years ago she designed a maple leaf emblem that includes the line "Strong and Free" from the national anthem, and a brand was born! Janice MacPherson has the story. 360 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120416_36354.mp3 Sleep deprivation was once seen as a right of passage for young doctors and nurses. Now, it's recognized as a cause of medical errors that could put your life at risk. House doctor Brian Goldman says many health professionals are now turning to modafinil to stay awake and alert on the night shift. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 17 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Contoversial Pill Keeps ER Docs Alert Sleep deprivation was once seen as a right of passage for young doctors and nurses. Now, it's recognized as a cause of medical errors that could put your life at risk. House doctor Brian Goldman says many health professionals are now turning to modafinil to stay awake and alert on the night shift. 447 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120412_33138.mp3 Those of you starved for something fresh and local might want to set up camp outside Patrice and Lise Finnigan's greenhouse in Rogersville. Last weekend, they ate the first organic cucumber from this spring's crop! Teh Mr. Tomato Market is a fixture in the village that has been known to claim the title of brussels sprouts capital of the world. They've been in the greenhouse business for 35 years, much of that time as a pesticide-free operation but last year they took the leap and got their organic certification! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Home Grown: Mr. Tomato Those of you starved for something fresh and local might want to set up camp outside Patrice and Lise Finnigan's greenhouse in Rogersville. Last weekend, they ate the first organic cucumber from this spring's crop! Teh Mr. Tomato Market is a fixture in the village that has been known to claim the title of brussels sprouts capital of the world. They've been in the greenhouse business for 35 years, much of that time as a pesticide-free operation but last year they took the leap and got their organic certification! 564 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120412_17353.mp3 John Ferguson was back on the witness stand telling his side of the story in a Saint John courtroom today. Ferguson is the former city councillor on trial for defamation, accused of damaging the reputation of Saint John's pension board. The CBC's Robert Jones is covering the trial. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Ferguson Defamation Trial Day 38 John Ferguson was back on the witness stand telling his side of the story in a Saint John courtroom today. Ferguson is the former city councillor on trial for defamation, accused of damaging the reputation of Saint John's pension board. The CBC's Robert Jones is covering the trial. 462 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120412_41280.mp3 Conditions were perfect for the Titanic's maiden voyage across the Atlantic, one hundred years ago. Still, we all know that the ship crashed in to a massive iceberg and slipped in to the deep, taking more than 15-hundred people with her. While human error was to blame, researchers are now suggesting nature may have led the liner to her tragic end. Michael Bhardwaj has that story. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Stars Implicated in Titanic Disaster Conditions were perfect for the Titanic's maiden voyage across the Atlantic, one hundred years ago. Still, we all know that the ship crashed in to a massive iceberg and slipped in to the deep, taking more than 15-hundred people with her. While human error was to blame, researchers are now suggesting nature may have led the liner to her tragic end. Michael Bhardwaj has that story. 326 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120411_11934.mp3 He's the witness everyone has been waiting for. John Ferguson took the stand in his own defense in his defamation trial in Saint John. He's accused of damaging the reputation of the city's pension board. The CBC's Robert Jones is covering the trial. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Ferguson Defamation Trial Day 37 He's the witness everyone has been waiting for. John Ferguson took the stand in his own defense in his defamation trial in Saint John. He's accused of damaging the reputation of the city's pension board. The CBC's Robert Jones is covering the trial. 615 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120411_83422.mp3 For many parents attempts to expand the standard Canadian kids menu beyond chicken fingers and grilled cheese can lead to major meltdowns. Author Karen LeBillon knows all about "picky eaters". But after living in France for a year and watching how children there eat, she knew her kids' "finicky" eating habits could be conquered. That transformation is described in her new book "French Kids Eat Everything." http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Book: French Kids Eat Everything For many parents attempts to expand the standard Canadian kids menu beyond chicken fingers and grilled cheese can lead to major meltdowns. Author Karen LeBillon knows all about "picky eaters". But after living in France for a year and watching how children there eat, she knew her kids' "finicky" eating habits could be conquered. That transformation is described in her new book "French Kids Eat Everything." 537 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120411_83697.mp3 Canadians have enjoyed low interest rates for so long it's easy to forget the inevitable. What goes down, must come up. And many economists now predict that interest rates will be hiked sooner than you might like. Donna Guzik has some thoughts on how best to prepare. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Preparing for Higher Interest Rates Canadians have enjoyed low interest rates for so long it's easy to forget the inevitable. What goes down, must come up. And many economists now predict that interest rates will be hiked sooner than you might like. Donna Guzik has some thoughts on how best to prepare. 418 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120410_46281.mp3 Last week Ellen Tucker answered a question from a listener who has plans to travel to Iceland. After the conversation we received a note from another listener who couldn't find the inexpensive airfares Ellen indicated were out there, so Ellen has some tips for finding those prices. Plus, some travel deals! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Airfare to Iceland and Travel Tips! Last week Ellen Tucker answered a question from a listener who has plans to travel to Iceland. After the conversation we received a note from another listener who couldn't find the inexpensive airfares Ellen indicated were out there, so Ellen has some tips for finding those prices. Plus, some travel deals! 530 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120409_96020.mp3 Snow over the weekend is keeping avid birder Alain Clavette closer to his home in Memramcook this week. But it's certainly not getting him down! He's hanging out at the St. Joseph sewage lagoon looking for Rudy Ducks. Plus, he has thoughts on which birds to look for this week and what equipment might be useful if you're heading out to take a look. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 10 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Birding at the Sewage Lagoon? Snow over the weekend is keeping avid birder Alain Clavette closer to his home in Memramcook this week. But it's certainly not getting him down! He's hanging out at the St. Joseph sewage lagoon looking for Rudy Ducks. Plus, he has thoughts on which birds to look for this week and what equipment might be useful if you're heading out to take a look. 571 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120405_95908.mp3 The showdown continued between two experienced lawyers at the defamation trial of former Saint John city councillor, John Ferguson. Ferguson's lawyer, Rod Gillis, has been getting under the skin of witness, John Nugent. Nugent is Saint John's city solicitor - and, was a member of the pension board. Ferguson is on trial for damaging the reputation of the pension board. The CBC's Robert Jones is covering the story. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Ferguson Defamation Trial Day 36 The showdown continued between two experienced lawyers at the defamation trial of former Saint John city councillor, John Ferguson. Ferguson's lawyer, Rod Gillis, has been getting under the skin of witness, John Nugent. Nugent is Saint John's city solicitor - and, was a member of the pension board. Ferguson is on trial for damaging the reputation of the pension board. The CBC's Robert Jones is covering the story. 432 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120405_57720.mp3 Sackville organic baker Marsha Lemos has taken the idea of tradition to heart, and she's rolling out hot cross buns based on a recipe she says dates back to medieval times! That's not all she has planned for Easter. She's always baking up something wonderful with the best local ingredients at her York Street bakery, Aliper's Hearth. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Home Grown: Medieval Hot Cross Buns! Sackville organic baker Marsha Lemos has taken the idea of tradition to heart, and she's rolling out hot cross buns based on a recipe she says dates back to medieval times! That's not all she has planned for Easter. She's always baking up something wonderful with the best local ingredients at her York Street bakery, Aliper's Hearth. 591 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120405_27765.mp3 It appears as though a couple of hospitals in the province could be getting what their doctors want in the form of diagnostic imaging equipment. Health minister Madeline Dube now says 3T-MRIs do have a place in the province's healthcare system, and the government will take advice from medical experts on where they should go. The CBC's Rachel Cave has the story. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Health Minister Opens the Door for 3T-MRIs It appears as though a couple of hospitals in the province could be getting what their doctors want in the form of diagnostic imaging equipment. Health minister Madeline Dube now says 3T-MRIs do have a place in the province's healthcare system, and the government will take advice from medical experts on where they should go. The CBC's Rachel Cave has the story. 482 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120405_33136.mp3 Rose was hit by a car, rescued by the SPCA and lost a leg in the process. She then found a family, but that family had to move and Rose couldn't come. Eventually she found a home with Julie Williams in Fredericton, and now she's been approved to for the pet therapy program run by St. John Ambulance! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Saved Dog To Help Others Rose was hit by a car, rescued by the SPCA and lost a leg in the process. She then found a family, but that family had to move and Rose couldn't come. Eventually she found a home with Julie Williams in Fredericton, and now she's been approved to for the pet therapy program run by St. John Ambulance! 318 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120405_38321.mp3 How many moons does the Earth have? If you guessed one - you're off - by a factor of a thousand. New research suggests there may in fact be many, many moons out there ... only they're too small for most of us to see. The Night Sky Guy, Andrew Fazekas, explains. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT How Many Moons? How many moons does the Earth have? If you guessed one - you're off - by a factor of a thousand. New research suggests there may in fact be many, many moons out there ... only they're too small for most of us to see. The Night Sky Guy, Andrew Fazekas, explains. 379 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120404_87929.mp3 It was lawyer versus lawyer at the defamation trial of former city councillor John Ferguson in Saint John today. On the witness stand: city solicitor, John Nugent. And, conducting the cross examination - Ferguson's defense lawyer, Rod Gillis. Ferguson is accused of defamining the city's pension board in comments he made years ago. The CBC's Robert Jones is following the trial. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 05 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Ferguson Defamation Trial Day 35 It was lawyer versus lawyer at the defamation trial of former city councillor John Ferguson in Saint John today. On the witness stand: city solicitor, John Nugent. And, conducting the cross examination - Ferguson's defense lawyer, Rod Gillis. Ferguson is accused of defamining the city's pension board in comments he made years ago. The CBC's Robert Jones is following the trial. 454 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120404_37258.mp3 The news in last week's federal budget that the government was killing the youth program Katimavik came as a surprise to many people, especially those already enrolled in projects across the country. Irene Graham of Fredericton was involved in the program just last year and she says it made a massive difference in her life. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 05 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Katimavik Volunteer Makes a Pitch for the Program The news in last week's federal budget that the government was killing the youth program Katimavik came as a surprise to many people, especially those already enrolled in projects across the country. Irene Graham of Fredericton was involved in the program just last year and she says it made a massive difference in her life. 275 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120404_11718.mp3 Nearly 200 years ago a member of New Brunswick's Executive Council stood in the public square in Fredericton and declared that he was overthrowing the government. Anthony Lockwood then jumped on his horse and galloped through the streets brandishing a pair of sawed-off pistols and threatening his enemies. The story is now a book. Nicholas Tracy is co-author of "Master and Madman: The Surprising Rise and Disasterous Fall of the Hon. Anthony Lockwood" published by Goose Lane. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 05 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Master And Madman Nearly 200 years ago a member of New Brunswick's Executive Council stood in the public square in Fredericton and declared that he was overthrowing the government. Anthony Lockwood then jumped on his horse and galloped through the streets brandishing a pair of sawed-off pistols and threatening his enemies. The story is now a book. Nicholas Tracy is co-author of "Master and Madman: The Surprising Rise and Disasterous Fall of the Hon. Anthony Lockwood" published by Goose Lane. 549 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120404_89725.mp3 Perhaps the biggest name in east coast music won't be in Moncton for the East Coast Music Awards. But Joel Plaskett has just released a new album with the Emergency. It's called "Scrappy Happiness" and Bob Mersereau checks it out. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 05 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Music Man: Joel Plaskett Perhaps the biggest name in east coast music won't be in Moncton for the East Coast Music Awards. But Joel Plaskett has just released a new album with the Emergency. It's called "Scrappy Happiness" and Bob Mersereau checks it out. 570 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120404_82901.mp3 American job growth is key to Canada's financial health, and it's been on a tear for the past three months. So that means good news for us...right? Maybe not. Business columnist Donna Guzik looks at the issue. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 05 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT What Does US Job Growth Mean for Canada? American job growth is key to Canada's financial health, and it's been on a tear for the past three months. So that means good news for us...right? Maybe not. Business columnist Donna Guzik looks at the issue. 417 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120403_87985.mp3 The jury in the defamation trial of former city councillor John Ferguson was shown a video of a controversial presentation he made to council in 2006. The event has been brought up over and over during the trial and is the cornerstone of the case against Ferguson. The CBC's Robert Jones reports. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Ferguson Defamation Trial Day 34 The jury in the defamation trial of former city councillor John Ferguson was shown a video of a controversial presentation he made to council in 2006. The event has been brought up over and over during the trial and is the cornerstone of the case against Ferguson. The CBC's Robert Jones reports. 525 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120403_90307.mp3 Ellen Tucker tackles a listener's questions about an upcoming trip to Iceland. She says the scenery is not to be missed, the hot springs are a marvel and the nightlife is fantastic! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Travel: Iceland Ellen Tucker tackles a listener's questions about an upcoming trip to Iceland. She says the scenery is not to be missed, the hot springs are a marvel and the nightlife is fantastic! 468 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120403_47531.mp3 The massively popular social blogging platform now has over 50 million blogs active on their site. Tech columnist Anshuman Iddamsetty explains what's behind the platform's popularity. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Tumblr Hits a Milestone The massively popular social blogging platform now has over 50 million blogs active on their site. Tech columnist Anshuman Iddamsetty explains what's behind the platform's popularity. 369 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120402_35192.mp3 Henk Tepper is home. The potato farmer from Drummond spent a year and a week in a Beirut prison accused of selling bad potatoes to Algeria. The Canadian government suggested it was working behind the scenes to get Tepper home. Tepper's family and his lawyers say they saw no evidence of that. We hear from all sides. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Who Helped Get Tepper Released? Henk Tepper is home. The potato farmer from Drummond spent a year and a week in a Beirut prison accused of selling bad potatoes to Algeria. The Canadian government suggested it was working behind the scenes to get Tepper home. Tepper's family and his lawyers say they saw no evidence of that. We hear from all sides. 697 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120402_24678.mp3 Alain Clavette spent the day birding near the Northumberland Strait in the Port Elgin-Cape Tormentine area where he's spied a few new arrivals and heard a few new songs. He's also concerned about some pretty invasive Canada Geese. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Birding in Cape Tormentine, and Dealing with Geese! Alain Clavette spent the day birding near the Northumberland Strait in the Port Elgin-Cape Tormentine area where he's spied a few new arrivals and heard a few new songs. He's also concerned about some pretty invasive Canada Geese. 401 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120402_39040.mp3 Another family is dealing with tragedy after a car swerved to avoid a moose on the stretch of highway between the Confederation Bridge and Port Elgin. 52 year old Mike Pound was thrown from the car and later died in hospital. His daughter, who was driving, survived with just minor injuries. Leslie Buckley is Mike Pound's sister and she was on her way to Moncton to meet him when the accident happened. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Moose Accident Leaves Family Mourning Another family is dealing with tragedy after a car swerved to avoid a moose on the stretch of highway between the Confederation Bridge and Port Elgin. 52 year old Mike Pound was thrown from the car and later died in hospital. His daughter, who was driving, survived with just minor injuries. Leslie Buckley is Mike Pound's sister and she was on her way to Moncton to meet him when the accident happened. 581 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120402_30508.mp3 It's commonly accepted that ability to drive safely decreases with age. But an article published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal says older drivers may be getting a bad rap. House doctor Brian Goldman takes a look at the issue. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Should Older Drivers Face Restrictions? It's commonly accepted that ability to drive safely decreases with age. But an article published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal says older drivers may be getting a bad rap. House doctor Brian Goldman takes a look at the issue. 308 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120330_32235.mp3 The final witness for the complainants was on the stand at the defamation trial of former city councillor John Ferguson. Ferguson is accused of damaging the reputation of the city's pension board. The witness in question is John Nugent, Saint John city solicitor - and, himself - a member of the pension board. The CBC's Robert Jones reports. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Ferguson Defamation Trial Day 33 The final witness for the complainants was on the stand at the defamation trial of former city councillor John Ferguson. Ferguson is accused of damaging the reputation of the city's pension board. The witness in question is John Nugent, Saint John city solicitor - and, himself - a member of the pension board. The CBC's Robert Jones reports. 471 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120330_42720.mp3 Ever since the flood waters spilled into Perth-Andover, the community has pulled together to do what it can to help. Colleen Booth and her family are no exception. Their home is perched on a hill and avoided any damage, but they knew their neighbours were suffering. So, they opened their doors to Tamara Kaspar and her family. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Families Helping Families in Perth_Andover Ever since the flood waters spilled into Perth-Andover, the community has pulled together to do what it can to help. Colleen Booth and her family are no exception. Their home is perched on a hill and avoided any damage, but they knew their neighbours were suffering. So, they opened their doors to Tamara Kaspar and her family. 698 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120330_54690.mp3 Jake Palmer thinks he's on a bit of a lucky streak when it comes to picking cars for his lovely wife. Somehow he seems to be picking winners for her, despite tha fact that he does little research on these cars and generally goes with his gut. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Life As Jake: Lucky Car Streak Jake Palmer thinks he's on a bit of a lucky streak when it comes to picking cars for his lovely wife. Somehow he seems to be picking winners for her, despite tha fact that he does little research on these cars and generally goes with his gut. 310 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120330_62422.mp3 The Pinot Grigio trend is stronger than ever, representing some of the biggest selling wines in Canada. Despite its popularity - there remains an argument whether pinot grigio is a good quality wine - or simply a wine for the masses? Craig Pinhey has his thoughts on the matter. His wine of the week is Mission Hill Five Vineyards Pinot Grigio at $16.99 a bottle. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Wine Guy: Pinot Grigio The Pinot Grigio trend is stronger than ever, representing some of the biggest selling wines in Canada. Despite its popularity - there remains an argument whether pinot grigio is a good quality wine - or simply a wine for the masses? Craig Pinhey has his thoughts on the matter. His wine of the week is Mission Hill Five Vineyards Pinot Grigio at $16.99 a bottle. 344 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120330_58903.mp3 It could have been a one-two punch for New Brunswickers this week with the provincial budget and then the federal. It's fair to say public servants at both levels were feeling the pre-budget chill. It may take months or years for the full impact of this week's financial plans to unravel. The members of our political panel -- Michael Camp, Lisa Keenan and Luc Desjardins --- have been drawing their own conclusions. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Provincial and Federal Budgets It could have been a one-two punch for New Brunswickers this week with the provincial budget and then the federal. It's fair to say public servants at both levels were feeling the pre-budget chill. It may take months or years for the full impact of this week's financial plans to unravel. The members of our political panel -- Michael Camp, Lisa Keenan and Luc Desjardins --- have been drawing their own conclusions. 1038 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120330_55379.mp3 The Alward government released its new management plan for what are called "Crown lands" -- forests that belong to the public. It's always a fine balance between preserving forest habitat and allowing enough logging to keep people in their jobs. The CBC's provincial affairs reporter Jacques Poitras has all the details. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT New Forest Management Plan The Alward government released its new management plan for what are called "Crown lands" -- forests that belong to the public. It's always a fine balance between preserving forest habitat and allowing enough logging to keep people in their jobs. The CBC's provincial affairs reporter Jacques Poitras has all the details. 547 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120329_25260.mp3 Inspection teams have been in the village since the flood waters began to recede on Sunday. So far, they've completed 250 inspections. The CBC's Catherine Harrop was with one of the inspection teams in Perth-Andover and she has a report. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 30 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Inspection Teams Assess Perth-Andover Damage Inspection teams have been in the village since the flood waters began to recede on Sunday. So far, they've completed 250 inspections. The CBC's Catherine Harrop was with one of the inspection teams in Perth-Andover and she has a report. 380 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120329_18761.mp3 It's a gush of good feelings that surge through your body when you've been running long and hard enough. As it turns out, dogs feel it as well and now one researcher is connecting the dots between species to understand the evolutionary reasons for the Runner's High. Michael Bhardwaj has the story. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 30 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Evolution of the Runner's High It's a gush of good feelings that surge through your body when you've been running long and hard enough. As it turns out, dogs feel it as well and now one researcher is connecting the dots between species to understand the evolutionary reasons for the Runner's High. Michael Bhardwaj has the story. 352 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120328_71842.mp3 It was another day of testimony at the defamation trial of former city councillor John Ferguson. The city's current mayor, Ivan Court, faced cross examination by defense lawyer, Rod Gillis. The CBC's Robert Jones is covering the trail. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 29 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Defamation Trial Day 32 It was another day of testimony at the defamation trial of former city councillor John Ferguson. The city's current mayor, Ivan Court, faced cross examination by defense lawyer, Rod Gillis. The CBC's Robert Jones is covering the trail. 540 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120328_61141.mp3 Mail is once again coming to Perth-Andover, but it will be sometime before daily life can resume as it was before the river submerged the village. The CBC's Susan King is covering the story.. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 29 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Clean-Up in Perth-Andover Mail is once again coming to Perth-Andover, but it will be sometime before daily life can resume as it was before the river submerged the village. The CBC's Susan King is covering the story.. 421 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120328_72319.mp3 The federal government needs to rethink its hard-line strategy on illegal drugs, according to leading public health physicians from across the country. The chief medical health officers for British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia have collaborated on a new report criticizing Ottawa's new anti-crime legislation. Dr. Evan Wood is another of the report's authors and he explains the position. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 29 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Health Officers Push for Drug Policy Changes The federal government needs to rethink its hard-line strategy on illegal drugs, according to leading public health physicians from across the country. The chief medical health officers for British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia have collaborated on a new report criticizing Ottawa's new anti-crime legislation. Dr. Evan Wood is another of the report's authors and he explains the position. 435 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120328_37942.mp3 The long-time favourite is up for an ECMA in Moncton this year. No surprise. But the category is surprising! Thom Swift is up for Children's Recording of the Year for his part in the Youth Song Project. Bob Mersereau takes a listen. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 29 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Music Man: Thom Swift The long-time favourite is up for an ECMA in Moncton this year. No surprise. But the category is surprising! Thom Swift is up for Children's Recording of the Year for his part in the Youth Song Project. Bob Mersereau takes a listen. 411 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120328_52299.mp3 Canadian industry doesn't have the best track record when it comes to productivity and innovation. In advance of the federal budget, a debate has been heating up in the business community over how to kickstart innovation and what role, if any, Ottawa should play. Donna Guzik has the details. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 29 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Increasing Productivity and Innovation Canadian industry doesn't have the best track record when it comes to productivity and innovation. In advance of the federal budget, a debate has been heating up in the business community over how to kickstart innovation and what role, if any, Ottawa should play. Donna Guzik has the details. 410 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120326_56485.mp3 Hundreds of people in Perth-Andover were forced from their homes over the weekend when the St. John River flowed into the village. We spoke with CBC reporter Susan King on Friday, and we check back with her now that the flooding has subsided to get a sense of the damage. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 27 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Perth-Andover Flooding Update Hundreds of people in Perth-Andover were forced from their homes over the weekend when the St. John River flowed into the village. We spoke with CBC reporter Susan King on Friday, and we check back with her now that the flooding has subsided to get a sense of the damage. 419 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120326_12518.mp3 Our birding enthusiast Alain Clavette is exploring the skies close to home in Memramcook. He shares what he sees, plus he talks about the Saw Whet Owl boxes he has placed around the area. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 27 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Owl Boxes and More Migration Our birding enthusiast Alain Clavette is exploring the skies close to home in Memramcook. He shares what he sees, plus he talks about the Saw Whet Owl boxes he has placed around the area. 449 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120326_44227.mp3 Long wait lists for treatment are a common problem in health care. Earlier this month, the IWK in Halifax announced a dramatic reduction in its wait list for mental health treatment, but it came at a cost. Brian Goldman has the story. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 27 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT IWK Cuts Wait List, At What Cost? Long wait lists for treatment are a common problem in health care. Earlier this month, the IWK in Halifax announced a dramatic reduction in its wait list for mental health treatment, but it came at a cost. Brian Goldman has the story. 427 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120323_46745.mp3 A state of emergency was declared in Perth-Andover when the swollen St. John River swamped large areas of the town on both sides of the river. The CBC's Susan King was there and reported on the conditions. We also spoke with Terry Ritchie who remained in his apartment building despite a mandatory evacuation order. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Perth Andover Flooding A state of emergency was declared in Perth-Andover when the swollen St. John River swamped large areas of the town on both sides of the river. The CBC's Susan King was there and reported on the conditions. We also spoke with Terry Ritchie who remained in his apartment building despite a mandatory evacuation order. 459 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120323_98554.mp3 New Democrats head to Toronto to choose a new leader....while here in the province pensions and pension plans seem to be a theme. Several former MLAs have complained to the human rights commission about retroactive reductions to their pension benefits. Our political panel - Luc Desjardins, Lisa Keenan and Michael Camp - look at the issues. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT NDP Leadership and MLA Pensions New Democrats head to Toronto to choose a new leader....while here in the province pensions and pension plans seem to be a theme. Several former MLAs have complained to the human rights commission about retroactive reductions to their pension benefits. Our political panel - Luc Desjardins, Lisa Keenan and Michael Camp - look at the issues. 1051 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120323_68587.mp3 Craig Pinhey is part of a group of Sommeliers and ANBL product advisors judging the Wine Excellence awards for this year's upcoming wine show. They did the first day in the historic York Street Train Station store. His wine of the week is the Blufeld Riesling - $14.99 a bottle. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Wine Guy: Judging Wine Excellence Craig Pinhey is part of a group of Sommeliers and ANBL product advisors judging the Wine Excellence awards for this year's upcoming wine show. They did the first day in the historic York Street Train Station store. His wine of the week is the Blufeld Riesling - $14.99 a bottle. 330 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120323_73020.mp3 It wasn't that long ago that hitchhiking seemed a legitimate option for many people looking to get from Point A to Point B. Not so much anymore. Well Jake Palmer actually saw a hitchhiker this week, and picked him up. The whole experience has him feeling nostalgic. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Jake Looks at his Hitchhiking Past It wasn't that long ago that hitchhiking seemed a legitimate option for many people looking to get from Point A to Point B. Not so much anymore. Well Jake Palmer actually saw a hitchhiker this week, and picked him up. The whole experience has him feeling nostalgic. 397 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120322_15383.mp3 This week's hot weather has things bursting out all over on Good Spring Farm in Keswick Ridge. The heat has forced Karen and Brock Davidge to turn the coolers on to keep their seed potatoes from sprouting before they ship them out. And that's just one of the many jobs demanding attention on one of the province's first certified organic farms. Good Spring is celebrating its 32nd year, and Karen Davidge is our guest this week on Home Grown. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Home Grown: Good Spring Farm This week's hot weather has things bursting out all over on Good Spring Farm in Keswick Ridge. The heat has forced Karen and Brock Davidge to turn the coolers on to keep their seed potatoes from sprouting before they ship them out. And that's just one of the many jobs demanding attention on one of the province's first certified organic farms. Good Spring is celebrating its 32nd year, and Karen Davidge is our guest this week on Home Grown. 618 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120322_84661.mp3 Police officer and pension board member Andrew Belyea told a court in Saint John today what many people on the street have been thinking: The defamation lawsuit against former city councillor John Ferguson isn't worth it. Ferguson is accused of damaging the board's reputation in comments he made years ago. The CBC's Robert Jones is covering the trial. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Defamation Trial Day 29 Police officer and pension board member Andrew Belyea told a court in Saint John today what many people on the street have been thinking: The defamation lawsuit against former city councillor John Ferguson isn't worth it. Ferguson is accused of damaging the board's reputation in comments he made years ago. The CBC's Robert Jones is covering the trial. 390 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120322_76025.mp3 Most people would NEVER volunteer to pay more taxes... no matter how much money they make. But that's exactly what one group of doctors is doing. Dr. Michael Rachlis is the group's interim coordinator and he explains the thinking. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Doctors for Fair Taxation Most people would NEVER volunteer to pay more taxes... no matter how much money they make. But that's exactly what one group of doctors is doing. Dr. Michael Rachlis is the group's interim coordinator and he explains the thinking. 514 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120322_23069.mp3 In the hit book and new movie, teens enter the arena and either live, or die trying. Well researchers have their sights set on a real world version of the "Hunger Games" arena, developed by the US Navy. The Navy is now testing their robot soldiers there, to see if they can survive under extreme conditions. Michael Bhardwaj has that story. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT US Navy's Robot 'Hunger Games' In the hit book and new movie, teens enter the arena and either live, or die trying. Well researchers have their sights set on a real world version of the "Hunger Games" arena, developed by the US Navy. The Navy is now testing their robot soldiers there, to see if they can survive under extreme conditions. Michael Bhardwaj has that story. 339 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120322_20805.mp3 Let's face it, dogs sometimes dart out the door or squeeze under the fence and before you know it you're combing the streets and calling the neighbours. Dr. Sheila MacGowan found a lost dog over the weekend, and she found it wasn't very easy to return the dog to its owner or find someone willing to take him. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Pet Vet: Lost Dog Let's face it, dogs sometimes dart out the door or squeeze under the fence and before you know it you're combing the streets and calling the neighbours. Dr. Sheila MacGowan found a lost dog over the weekend, and she found it wasn't very easy to return the dog to its owner or find someone willing to take him. 440 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120321_16759.mp3 A Saint John police officer told a court that his six year old could come up with better numbers than John Ferguson did. Andrew Belyea testified at Ferguson's defamation trial. The former councillor is accused of damaging the reputation of the city's pension board in statements years ago. The CBC's Robert Jones reports. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 22 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Defamation Trial Day 28 A Saint John police officer told a court that his six year old could come up with better numbers than John Ferguson did. Andrew Belyea testified at Ferguson's defamation trial. The former councillor is accused of damaging the reputation of the city's pension board in statements years ago. The CBC's Robert Jones reports. 549 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120321_73324.mp3 Most people these days spend a good portion of their day surfing the internet, chatting on Facebook, Tweeting about their activities and watching videos on YouTube. Researchers are curious about the impact all this internet activity has on our lives. Alex Miltsov is a graduate student at UNB and he's conducting the first study in the province about how internet use affects well-being. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 22 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT NB Study of Internet and Well-Being Most people these days spend a good portion of their day surfing the internet, chatting on Facebook, Tweeting about their activities and watching videos on YouTube. Researchers are curious about the impact all this internet activity has on our lives. Alex Miltsov is a graduate student at UNB and he's conducting the first study in the province about how internet use affects well-being. 401 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120321_99349.mp3 Bob Mersereau continues his look at this year's ECMA nominees with Dale Murray. This year he's nominated for his work behind the scenes, but he's just released a fabulous new solo album called "Dream Mountain Dream." http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 22 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Music Man: Dale Murray Bob Mersereau continues his look at this year's ECMA nominees with Dale Murray. This year he's nominated for his work behind the scenes, but he's just released a fabulous new solo album called "Dream Mountain Dream." 503 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120321_64510.mp3 There's a saying in the financial industry: Past performance is no guarantee of future returns. And that seems to hold true for the Canadian stock market. After years of outperforming US equities, Canada's stock market has become something of a laggard. Donna Guzik has the details. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 22 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Sluggish Canadian Markets There's a saying in the financial industry: Past performance is no guarantee of future returns. And that seems to hold true for the Canadian stock market. After years of outperforming US equities, Canada's stock market has become something of a laggard. Donna Guzik has the details. 426 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120320_64023.mp3 In his third and final day on the witness stand, former Saint John mayor Norm McFarlane told the court the controversy over the city's pension fund "ruined everything." McFarlane is testifying at the defamation trial of former city councillor John Ferguson - who's accused of damaging the pension board's reputation in statements he made years ago. The CBC's Robert Jones is covering the trial. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 21 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Defamation Trial Day 27 In his third and final day on the witness stand, former Saint John mayor Norm McFarlane told the court the controversy over the city's pension fund "ruined everything." McFarlane is testifying at the defamation trial of former city councillor John Ferguson - who's accused of damaging the pension board's reputation in statements he made years ago. The CBC's Robert Jones is covering the trial. 549 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120320_99642.mp3 Ellen Tucker loved every minute of her trip to Peru! Today she's focused on her visit to Lake Titicaca and it's amazing floating islands! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 21 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Peru's Lake Titicaca Ellen Tucker loved every minute of her trip to Peru! Today she's focused on her visit to Lake Titicaca and it's amazing floating islands! 488 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120320_13910.mp3 Walmart Canada pleaded guilty to three charges in connection with the workplace death of a teenage employee in January of last year. 17 year old Patrick Desjardins was electrocuted while using an electric floor polisher on the floor of the Walmart auto shop. Desjardins' supervisor, Denis Morin also plead guilty to two charges in connection with the incident. The CBC's Catherine Harrop reports. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 21 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Walmart Pleads Guilty in Teen Death Walmart Canada pleaded guilty to three charges in connection with the workplace death of a teenage employee in January of last year. 17 year old Patrick Desjardins was electrocuted while using an electric floor polisher on the floor of the Walmart auto shop. Desjardins' supervisor, Denis Morin also plead guilty to two charges in connection with the incident. The CBC's Catherine Harrop reports. 463 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120320_59475.mp3 Sometimes it seems like you're typing in a password every few minutes! But if researchers at the US Department of Defense have their way, they'll do away with traditional passwords by getting your computer to recognize you by the unique way you type! Anshuman Iddamsetty has the details. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 21 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT An End to Computer Passwords? Sometimes it seems like you're typing in a password every few minutes! But if researchers at the US Department of Defense have their way, they'll do away with traditional passwords by getting your computer to recognize you by the unique way you type! Anshuman Iddamsetty has the details. 443 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120319_21921.mp3 Former Saint John mayor Norm MacFarlane told the court that former councillor John Ferguson's unrelenting attacks on the pension board made him wish he'd never run for mayor. Ferguson is accused of damaging the reputation of the city's pension board. The CBC's Robert Jones is covering the trial. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Defamation Trial Day 26 Former Saint John mayor Norm MacFarlane told the court that former councillor John Ferguson's unrelenting attacks on the pension board made him wish he'd never run for mayor. Ferguson is accused of damaging the reputation of the city's pension board. The CBC's Robert Jones is covering the trial. 522 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120319_83106.mp3 Brian Ahern was working in Alberta and dreaming of coming home to New Brunswick. He managed to find his way back... and into a successful global business through his knowledge of navigation systems! Janice MacPherson has the story of Approach Navigation Systems Inc., headquartered in Dieppe. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Made in NB: Approach Navigation Systems Brian Ahern was working in Alberta and dreaming of coming home to New Brunswick. He managed to find his way back... and into a successful global business through his knowledge of navigation systems! Janice MacPherson has the story of Approach Navigation Systems Inc., headquartered in Dieppe. 421 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120319_25155.mp3 Given the warm weather we're having, it looks like the spring migration is accelerating! Birder Alain Clavette spent the weekend camping in Fundy National Park and joins us from the park to talk about what he's seeing! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT The Birds Believe it's Spring! Given the warm weather we're having, it looks like the spring migration is accelerating! Birder Alain Clavette spent the weekend camping in Fundy National Park and joins us from the park to talk about what he's seeing! 326 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120319_34286.mp3 One of the guiding principles of medicine is that doctors always act in their patients' best interests. But some medical ethicists are concerned that spiralling health care costs could have doctors paying more attention to the bottom line than to what's best for their patients. Brian Goldman takes a look at the issue. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Bottom Line vs. Patient Care One of the guiding principles of medicine is that doctors always act in their patients' best interests. But some medical ethicists are concerned that spiralling health care costs could have doctors paying more attention to the bottom line than to what's best for their patients. Brian Goldman takes a look at the issue. 394 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120316_88613.mp3 The provincial budget is just days away, with the federal budget to follow. The advance billing on both counts makes many people uneasy. The members of our political panel - Michael Camp, Lisa Keenan and Luc Desjardins - have some budget projections of their own. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Panel's Budget Predictions The provincial budget is just days away, with the federal budget to follow. The advance billing on both counts makes many people uneasy. The members of our political panel - Michael Camp, Lisa Keenan and Luc Desjardins - have some budget projections of their own. 1091 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120316_41229.mp3 Jake Palmer has been getting up well before dawn each day this week to prep his brand new wainscoting for paint. You see there's painting...and then there's the way Jake does it! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Painting the 'Jake Palmer' Way Jake Palmer has been getting up well before dawn each day this week to prep his brand new wainscoting for paint. You see there's painting...and then there's the way Jake does it! 419 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120316_46512.mp3 Craig Pinhey takes a look at the issues raised in ANBL's 73-page report to cabinet. His wine of the week is Nobilo 2010 Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand, on sale for $14.99. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Wine Guy: ANBL Review Craig Pinhey takes a look at the issues raised in ANBL's 73-page report to cabinet. His wine of the week is Nobilo 2010 Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand, on sale for $14.99. 359 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120316_62277.mp3 Sometimes the cost of emergency pet care can get very high. Dr. Sheila MacGowan says there is always room to talk about what procedures are really necessary but there is often not cheap way to care for your sick animal. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 16 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Pet Vet: The Cost Of Pet Emergencies Sometimes the cost of emergency pet care can get very high. Dr. Sheila MacGowan says there is always room to talk about what procedures are really necessary but there is often not cheap way to care for your sick animal. 436 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120315_86120.mp3 Airline food has a reputation for being too bland, too mushy, too dry. The problem may not be the way it's prepared. It could be you - and the physical changes that happen to your body, up in the air. Scientists are teaming up with airline chefs to figure how to solve the problem. Our science columnist, Michael Bhardwaj, joins us with the details. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 16 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Science: The Science Of Airplane Food Airline food has a reputation for being too bland, too mushy, too dry. The problem may not be the way it's prepared. It could be you - and the physical changes that happen to your body, up in the air. Scientists are teaming up with airline chefs to figure how to solve the problem. Our science columnist, Michael Bhardwaj, joins us with the details. 305 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120315_91933.mp3 Organic family farm in Havelock. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 16 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Home Grown: David Bunnett Family Farm Organic family farm in Havelock. 554 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120315_83120.mp3 Robert Jones has testimony from today's proceedings in court, the defamation trial going on in Saint John involving a former city councilor. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 16 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Defamation Trial Continues Robert Jones has testimony from today's proceedings in court, the defamation trial going on in Saint John involving a former city councilor. 449 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120315_73019.mp3 Moncton inventor Luc Jalbert is pretyy excited about his new product out on the market, and so are the people who are using it. It's called Dizolve and it's a trouble free way of doing laundry in your home. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 15 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Moncton Inventor On Dizolve Moncton inventor Luc Jalbert is pretyy excited about his new product out on the market, and so are the people who are using it. It's called Dizolve and it's a trouble free way of doing laundry in your home. 751 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120314_45504.mp3 It's a pivotal scene in what has become a long running drama in Saint John. In July of 2006, John Ferguson made a presentation to his colleagues on city counci about the pension fund, and it was not flattering. In fact, he's been in court for now for weeks, in no small part, because of that presentation. Ferguson is on trial for defaming the Saint John pension board. The CBC's Robert Jones is following the proceedings. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 15 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Bob Jones Latest On Defamation Trial It's a pivotal scene in what has become a long running drama in Saint John. In July of 2006, John Ferguson made a presentation to his colleagues on city counci about the pension fund, and it was not flattering. In fact, he's been in court for now for weeks, in no small part, because of that presentation. Ferguson is on trial for defaming the Saint John pension board. The CBC's Robert Jones is following the proceedings. 567 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120314_53907.mp3 Music man Bob Mersereau continues his look at the nominees for the East Coast Music Awards by checking out a band that not everyone may have had a chance to hear yet, Paper Lions. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 15 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Music Man: Paper Lions Music man Bob Mersereau continues his look at the nominees for the East Coast Music Awards by checking out a band that not everyone may have had a chance to hear yet, Paper Lions. 424 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120313_72200.mp3 Our travel guide Ellen Tucker is here to talk about the rest of her her adventures in Peru. Last week, we caught up with her in Cuzco, Peru, where she was feeling a bit whoozy from the altitude high in the Andes Mountains. Now she's back home and in our studio. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 14 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Travel: Ellen Tucker Back From Peru Our travel guide Ellen Tucker is here to talk about the rest of her her adventures in Peru. Last week, we caught up with her in Cuzco, Peru, where she was feeling a bit whoozy from the altitude high in the Andes Mountains. Now she's back home and in our studio. 389 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120313_11558.mp3 Bob Jones reports on the Ferguson defamation Trial. Today Saint John's current city manager, Patrick Woods, spent the day facing cross-examination by defense lawyer, Rod Gillis. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 14 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Defamation Trial Continues Bob Jones reports on the Ferguson defamation Trial. Today Saint John's current city manager, Patrick Woods, spent the day facing cross-examination by defense lawyer, Rod Gillis. 542 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120313_55892.mp3 Our tech columnist Anshuman Iddamsetty is here to talk about the latest developments in cyberwarfare http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 14 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Technology: Cyberwarfare Our tech columnist Anshuman Iddamsetty is here to talk about the latest developments in cyberwarfare 440 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120312_71951.mp3 Saint John city manager and member of the city's pension board, Patrick Woods, was on the stand at the defamation trial of former councillor, John Ferguson. Ferguson is accused of damaging the reputation of the pension board. The trial has now begun its fifth week and the CBC's Robert Jones has been following it all. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 13 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Ferguson Trial Day 21 Saint John city manager and member of the city's pension board, Patrick Woods, was on the stand at the defamation trial of former councillor, John Ferguson. Ferguson is accused of damaging the reputation of the pension board. The trial has now begun its fifth week and the CBC's Robert Jones has been following it all. 580 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120312_72669.mp3 Bonobos are unique. They're endangered apes from the Democratic Republic of Congo that live in a female dominated society. They use sex as a means of reducing tension within the group and they never kill their own. Vanessa Woods of Duke University studies bonobos and she says there's a lot we could learn from these close relatives. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 13 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Bonobo Handshake Bonobos are unique. They're endangered apes from the Democratic Republic of Congo that live in a female dominated society. They use sex as a means of reducing tension within the group and they never kill their own. Vanessa Woods of Duke University studies bonobos and she says there's a lot we could learn from these close relatives. 478 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120312_71379.mp3 It may not be officially spring, but the birds are certainly singing as though it has sprung! Alain Clavette is a CBC Radio Canada host and a passionate birder. Monday is his day off -- and you can count on him spending it somewhere in the province with the birds. Today, he's in Fundy National Park. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 13 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Birding in Fundy! It may not be officially spring, but the birds are certainly singing as though it has sprung! Alain Clavette is a CBC Radio Canada host and a passionate birder. Monday is his day off -- and you can count on him spending it somewhere in the province with the birds. Today, he's in Fundy National Park. 375 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120312_26862.mp3 Hospital emergency rooms across Canada are busier than ever...but studies show that up to twenty percent of ER patients aren't true emergencies. The City of Boston is trying a controversial plan to reduce the demand. House Doctor Brian Goldman has the details. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 13 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Reducing ER Gridlock Hospital emergency rooms across Canada are busier than ever...but studies show that up to twenty percent of ER patients aren't true emergencies. The City of Boston is trying a controversial plan to reduce the demand. House Doctor Brian Goldman has the details. 381 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120312_27065.mp3 A 27-year-old Havelock man has been sentenced to two years in prison in connection with the death of his 23-month old daughter. Dakota Linfield died in January of 2010 after ingesting methadone. Anthony Linfield pleaded guilty to criminal negligence. The CBC's Kate Letterick reports. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 13 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Father Sentenced in Methadone Death A 27-year-old Havelock man has been sentenced to two years in prison in connection with the death of his 23-month old daughter. Dakota Linfield died in January of 2010 after ingesting methadone. Anthony Linfield pleaded guilty to criminal negligence. The CBC's Kate Letterick reports. 300 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120309_40093.mp3 The jury at the defamation trial of former city councillor John Ferguson finished hearing its fourth full week of testimony, with no end in sight. Ferguson is accused of damaging the reputation of Saint John's pension board. The city's current manager, Patrick Woods, was on the stand...and the CBC's Robert Jones was there. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 12 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Ferguson Defamation Trial Day 20 The jury at the defamation trial of former city councillor John Ferguson finished hearing its fourth full week of testimony, with no end in sight. Ferguson is accused of damaging the reputation of Saint John's pension board. The city's current manager, Patrick Woods, was on the stand...and the CBC's Robert Jones was there. 460 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120309_65692.mp3 Spring is in the air, and Jake Palmer is practically bouncing he's so filled with energy. Good thing too since he has about a ton of projects on the go. In the Palmer house, spring doesn't just mean warmer weather...it means painting, maple tree tapping, spring clean-up and a whole lot more. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 12 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Life As Jake: Spring has Sprung Spring is in the air, and Jake Palmer is practically bouncing he's so filled with energy. Good thing too since he has about a ton of projects on the go. In the Palmer house, spring doesn't just mean warmer weather...it means painting, maple tree tapping, spring clean-up and a whole lot more. 419 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120309_38505.mp3 The coming Spring has Craig Pinhey thinking about his favourite wines that have a floral scent, and how they get that way. His wine of the week is the Mondavi Woodbridge Moscato from California at $14.99 a bottle. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 12 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Wine Guy: Floral Scents The coming Spring has Craig Pinhey thinking about his favourite wines that have a floral scent, and how they get that way. His wine of the week is the Mondavi Woodbridge Moscato from California at $14.99 a bottle. 389 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120308_19026.mp3 Tegan Wong-Daugherty is the co-founder of a local food delivery program called Buckwheat Flats Natural Foods in Knowlesville. The company has been matching local producers with local consumers since 2008. In just its first season the company was able to move 29 thousand dollars worth of homegrown produce and foods! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Home Grown: Buckwheat Flats Tegan Wong-Daugherty is the co-founder of a local food delivery program called Buckwheat Flats Natural Foods in Knowlesville. The company has been matching local producers with local consumers since 2008. In just its first season the company was able to move 29 thousand dollars worth of homegrown produce and foods! 422 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120308_52495.mp3 After almost four and a half days of testimony, Saint John fire-fighter Fred Slipp finally stepped off the witness stand at John Ferguson's defamation trial. Ferguson is accused of damaging the reputation of the city's pension board in statements he made years ago. The day ended with current city manager Patrick Woods. The CBC's Robert Jones reports. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Ferguson Trial Day 19 After almost four and a half days of testimony, Saint John fire-fighter Fred Slipp finally stepped off the witness stand at John Ferguson's defamation trial. Ferguson is accused of damaging the reputation of the city's pension board in statements he made years ago. The day ended with current city manager Patrick Woods. The CBC's Robert Jones reports. 556 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120308_76613.mp3 It's been a year since the devestating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, and scientists have managed to gather a wealth of data to help predict and prepare for the next mega-earthquake. Michael Bhardwaj has the details. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Earthquake Lessons It's been a year since the devestating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, and scientists have managed to gather a wealth of data to help predict and prepare for the next mega-earthquake. Michael Bhardwaj has the details. 346 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120307_73140.mp3 Women in New Brunswick are being discriminated against in the workplace, in some cases losing their jobs, because they are pregnant. According to Randy Dickinson of the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission, pregnancy-related discrimination was the second most common complaint received over the past year. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 08 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Discriminating Against Pregnant Women Women in New Brunswick are being discriminated against in the workplace, in some cases losing their jobs, because they are pregnant. According to Randy Dickinson of the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission, pregnancy-related discrimination was the second most common complaint received over the past year. 540 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120307_27571.mp3 The Saint John Pension Board is suing former city councillor, John Ferguson, for allegedly defamatory comments he made about the board's handling of the pension fund. Board member Fred Slipp continued his testimony, with a short break to hear from consultant Vaino Keelman. The CBC's Robert Jones has all the details. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 08 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Defamation Trial Continues The Saint John Pension Board is suing former city councillor, John Ferguson, for allegedly defamatory comments he made about the board's handling of the pension fund. Board member Fred Slipp continued his testimony, with a short break to hear from consultant Vaino Keelman. The CBC's Robert Jones has all the details. 482 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120307_38855.mp3 The European Union is proposing mandatory quotas on the number of women on corporate boards. But whether such a move would be good for either business, or for women, is up for debate. Donna Guzik looks at the angles. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 08 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Business: Board Quotas The European Union is proposing mandatory quotas on the number of women on corporate boards. But whether such a move would be good for either business, or for women, is up for debate. Donna Guzik looks at the angles. 381 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120306_75893.mp3 It seems we've almost come to expect a disinterest in politics and low voter turn-out among 18 to 25 year olds. But a group of young people in the province has a plan, and it involves citizenship education and lowering the voting age to 16. Elyse Hamel of the Federation Des Jeunes Francophones explains. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 07 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Students: Lower Voting Age It seems we've almost come to expect a disinterest in politics and low voter turn-out among 18 to 25 year olds. But a group of young people in the province has a plan, and it involves citizenship education and lowering the voting age to 16. Elyse Hamel of the Federation Des Jeunes Francophones explains. 666 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120306_56820.mp3 Travel guide Ellen Tucker is loving every minute of her trip to Peru. We catch up with her in Cuzco. The city was once the capital of the Inca empire, and it's the oldest inhabited city in the Americas. Ellen is staying at a former monastery founded in 1592! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 07 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Travel: Exploring Peru Travel guide Ellen Tucker is loving every minute of her trip to Peru. We catch up with her in Cuzco. The city was once the capital of the Inca empire, and it's the oldest inhabited city in the Americas. Ellen is staying at a former monastery founded in 1592! 474 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120306_26592.mp3 Apple is revealing the third generation of the iPad. It's the first launched since company founder Steve Jobs died last fall. With all the hype, tech columnist Anshuman Iddamsetty has some predictions about what we might expect from the device. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 07 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Technology: Latest iPad Apple is revealing the third generation of the iPad. It's the first launched since company founder Steve Jobs died last fall. With all the hype, tech columnist Anshuman Iddamsetty has some predictions about what we might expect from the device. 321 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120305_23696.mp3 The defamation trial of former Saint John city councillor John Ferguson coninues with the cross-examination of pension board member and firefighters union representative, Fred Slipp. The CBC's Robert Jones has all the details. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 06 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Slipp Testimony Continues The defamation trial of former Saint John city councillor John Ferguson coninues with the cross-examination of pension board member and firefighters union representative, Fred Slipp. The CBC's Robert Jones has all the details. 498 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120305_13790.mp3 Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is the most common behavioral condition diagnosed in children. But a revealing new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal shows doctors may be overdiagnosing ADHD. And it could be a matter of age. Brian Goldman has the details. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 06 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT House Doctor: ADHD News Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is the most common behavioral condition diagnosed in children. But a revealing new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal shows doctors may be overdiagnosing ADHD. And it could be a matter of age. Brian Goldman has the details. 385 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120302_72981.mp3 Elections Canada is investigating more than 30,000 complaints of robocalls that redirected voters to the wrong polling stations during last spring's federal election. Some of those complaints were made by New Brunswick voters. The members of our political panel -- Michael Camp, Lisa Keenan and Luc Desjardins -- tackle the issue. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 05 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Panel Tackles Robocalls Elections Canada is investigating more than 30,000 complaints of robocalls that redirected voters to the wrong polling stations during last spring's federal election. Some of those complaints were made by New Brunswick voters. The members of our political panel -- Michael Camp, Lisa Keenan and Luc Desjardins -- tackle the issue. 1012 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120302_72741.mp3 Several New Brunswick voters are reporting that they received robocalls during the last federal election directing them to incorrect polling stations. The CBC's Connell Smith is covering the story and he has the details. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 05 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT NB Robocalls Several New Brunswick voters are reporting that they received robocalls during the last federal election directing them to incorrect polling stations. The CBC's Connell Smith is covering the story and he has the details. 499 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120302_28460.mp3 The defamation trial of former Saint John councilor John Ferguson continues. With the cross-examination of Terry Totten winding down, current pension board member Fred Slipp takes the stand. The CBC's Robert Jones reports. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 05 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Fred Slipp Testifies The defamation trial of former Saint John councilor John Ferguson continues. With the cross-examination of Terry Totten winding down, current pension board member Fred Slipp takes the stand. The CBC's Robert Jones reports. 539 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120302_93913.mp3 Jake Palmer bought an old house that had been completely stripped of all its charming details. Now, with the help of the carpenter of his dreams, he's working to bring that house back to its former glory. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 05 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Life As Jake: Charm Injection Jake Palmer bought an old house that had been completely stripped of all its charming details. Now, with the help of the carpenter of his dreams, he's working to bring that house back to its former glory. 381 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120302_96918.mp3 Craig Pinhey visits Duo, the first true wine bar in Moncton. His wines of the week are the Sycamore Cabernet for $78 a bottle, or the more reasonable Masi Paso Doble at $17.29. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 05 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Wine Guy: Duo Craig Pinhey visits Duo, the first true wine bar in Moncton. His wines of the week are the Sycamore Cabernet for $78 a bottle, or the more reasonable Masi Paso Doble at $17.29. 390 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120301_15217.mp3 The land that Amy Baker farms in the city of Saint John is more than just soil, it's her history. The farm has been in her family for years, though it hasn't been farmed commercially since World War II. Amy and her partner, Derek Mitchell, have started to reclaim the land as Wellwood Farm. They grow delicious vegetables, berries and herbs...and they're only just getting started! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 02 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Home Grown: Wellwood Farm The land that Amy Baker farms in the city of Saint John is more than just soil, it's her history. The farm has been in her family for years, though it hasn't been farmed commercially since World War II. Amy and her partner, Derek Mitchell, have started to reclaim the land as Wellwood Farm. They grow delicious vegetables, berries and herbs...and they're only just getting started! 407 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120301_86485.mp3 John Ferguson's defamation trial continues with former Saint John city manager Terry Totten on the stand. He told the court that the image of the pension board had become so bad, he couldn't buy a suit without someone saying it was bought with stolen pension money. The CBC's Robert Jones reports on day 14 of the trial. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 02 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Totten Testifies John Ferguson's defamation trial continues with former Saint John city manager Terry Totten on the stand. He told the court that the image of the pension board had become so bad, he couldn't buy a suit without someone saying it was bought with stolen pension money. The CBC's Robert Jones reports on day 14 of the trial. 481 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120301_32540.mp3 The Alward government appears to have created a super-ministry, displaced the environment minister, and split up the province's own publicity machine. The CBC's Jacques Poitras has all the details. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 02 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Government Mini-Shuffle The Alward government appears to have created a super-ministry, displaced the environment minister, and split up the province's own publicity machine. The CBC's Jacques Poitras has all the details. 345 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120301_27427.mp3 Nearly everyone has some experience with less than tasty hospital food. Like airplanes, most healthcare facilities are famous for their sub-par fare. Monica Kidd says that has to change, and it is changing in some cases. She's a family doctor, and author of the Readers Digest article "Is There a Doctor in the Kitchen". http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 02 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT A Fix for Hospital Food? Nearly everyone has some experience with less than tasty hospital food. Like airplanes, most healthcare facilities are famous for their sub-par fare. Monica Kidd says that has to change, and it is changing in some cases. She's a family doctor, and author of the Readers Digest article "Is There a Doctor in the Kitchen". 483 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120301_84352.mp3 Night Sky Guy Andrew Fazekas explains why the stars seem so bright right now. Mercury, Saturn, Jupiter, Venus and Mars are aligned, and you can see them with the naked eye! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 02 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Science: Planets on Parade Night Sky Guy Andrew Fazekas explains why the stars seem so bright right now. Mercury, Saturn, Jupiter, Venus and Mars are aligned, and you can see them with the naked eye! 333 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120301_34942.mp3 Dr. Sheila MacGowan tackles a listener's questions about dogs who lick body lotion...and she has tips for dog owners who are concerned about becoming new parents. How do you sucessfully integrate a new baby into a home with pets? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 02 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Pet Vet: Introducing Baby Dr. Sheila MacGowan tackles a listener's questions about dogs who lick body lotion...and she has tips for dog owners who are concerned about becoming new parents. How do you sucessfully integrate a new baby into a home with pets? 530 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120229_50004.mp3 Former City Manager Terry Totten - who resigned amid controversy in 2009 -- was called to the stand at the John Ferguson defamation trial. Totten was a member of the pension board for 15 years before resigning his position in 2008. The CBC's Robert Jones reports on day 13 of the trial. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Totten on the Stand Former City Manager Terry Totten - who resigned amid controversy in 2009 -- was called to the stand at the John Ferguson defamation trial. Totten was a member of the pension board for 15 years before resigning his position in 2008. The CBC's Robert Jones reports on day 13 of the trial. 582 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120229_96998.mp3 Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder affects at least one per cent of the population and the chances for diagnosis, treatment and prevention got a lot better this week when the province announced a new centre of excellence will be based in Moncton. Stacey Taylor is involved and she explains how this centre will make a difference. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Better FASD Treatment Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder affects at least one per cent of the population and the chances for diagnosis, treatment and prevention got a lot better this week when the province announced a new centre of excellence will be based in Moncton. Stacey Taylor is involved and she explains how this centre will make a difference. 704 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120229_63235.mp3 Pollsters are climbing over each other to predict who will win the U.S. presidential election in November. It seems they may do well to keep their eyes on the stock market to inform their predictions! Donna Guzik explains. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Business: Stock Market Election? Pollsters are climbing over each other to predict who will win the U.S. presidential election in November. It seems they may do well to keep their eyes on the stock market to inform their predictions! Donna Guzik explains. 334 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120228_29248.mp3 Our travel guide Ellen Tucker makes a startling confession, up until a couple of days ago, she'd never been to Niagara Falls. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 29 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Travel: Niagara Falls Our travel guide Ellen Tucker makes a startling confession, up until a couple of days ago, she'd never been to Niagara Falls. 461 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120228_61062.mp3 The defamation trial of former city councillor John Ferguson is well into its third week and today, it was all questions from the defense. Lawyer Rod Gillis spent hours cross-examining former Pension Board Trustee Glen Tait. Tait is a former fire chief, pensioner and sitting MLA. Rachel Cave has all the details. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 29 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Defamation Trial: Tait cross-examined The defamation trial of former city councillor John Ferguson is well into its third week and today, it was all questions from the defense. Lawyer Rod Gillis spent hours cross-examining former Pension Board Trustee Glen Tait. Tait is a former fire chief, pensioner and sitting MLA. Rachel Cave has all the details. 460 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/shiftnb_20120228_13067.mp3 Our technology columnist Anshuman Iddamsetty has word on how protect yourself if your smartphone gets stolen or is lost. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 29 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Technology: Protect Your Phone Data Our technology columnist Anshuman Iddamsetty has word on how protect yourself if your smartphone gets stolen or is lost. 353