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NB: Information Morning (Fredericton)

 

NB: Information Morning (Fredericton)

Information Morning Fredericton is your daily survival guide. We bring you the top stories from the city, the province - and around the world. We run the stories that matter to you.

Updated: Weekdays
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Too Many People on the Planet?

Just how many people can our planet hold, and how can we reverse the population trend?

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Falling In Love with A.I.

Is it possible to actually fall in love with artificial intelligence?

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First Nations and pipelines

How far should the federal government go to accommodate First Nations concerns about pipelines?

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My Big Fat Bias

Hospitals are facing an epidemic of morbidly obese patients and many doctors would rather take care of almost anyone else.

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Gardening phone-in

How to put your lawn to bed, and more. George Scott answers lots of timely questions today on the phone-in.

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Kingston hospital

How involved should patients and patient families be in health care decisions? We hear from Kingston General Hospital about how it's integrating patients into all decision.

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Elsipogtog follow

Terry talks with a law expert about the showdown between First Nations communities and SWN Resources.

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Financial plan

How do you start saving money when you're a single parent....and where do you go for affordable help? Our personal finance watcher, Dan Noel answers those questions.

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Farrier competition

Terry talks with Aaron Steeves. Steeves was a member of team Canada at an international farrier competition in Britain.

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Union organizing

The province's Labour and Employment Board orders a Centreville company to "cease and desist " from interfering with workers trying to form a union. Terry talks to a laid off worker.

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Playhouse preview

The story of the Lord of the Rings trilogy told on stage in a one man play. Tim Yerxa tells Terry about this seemingly impossible task.

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Gas guru

Robert Jones says not much happening with gas prices tonight in the province.

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Elsipogtog First Nation

Members of the Elsipogtog First Nation community say they want shale gas companies off their land. Terry talks with a lawyer who represents First Nations communities.

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Mi'kmaq land

We find out the latest on the stand off between Mi'kmaq leaders and shale gas producers.

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Archeology

Terry talks with one of the editors of a new book called Underground New Brunswick. It's a collection of archeological digs in the province.

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LaPierre

Another look at the Louis Lapierre story -- a different perspective on what makes a scientist a scientist. Jacques Poitras reports.

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Shale standoff

CBC reporter Jennifer Choi brings us up to date on the fight between protesters, the exploration company and the province.

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Limestone road washout

The road has not been prepared since the June washout, and the residents are not happy. Shane Fowler talked with some of the people there, and the area MLA.

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Young artists

New Brunswick's first Nations look toward a new generation of artists to teach them about their culture.

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Workplace issues

Pretending to be the expert you're not. Terry asks Pierre Battah about the prevelence of fake credentials in the workplace.

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NB Debt

How will the province's latest fiscal update affect our our credit rating? Terry talks with a financial analyst.

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Saskatchewan health

Tommy C Douglas would be proud. We'll find out about some innovative work Saskatchewan is doing when it comes to health quality and patient engagement.

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Host families needed

Young volunteers from Ghana and Canada will touch down in Fredericton this morning, but many of them don't know where they will be living. The group is having trouble finding host families in the city.

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TNB production

From New Brunswick to Broadway and back again, Terry talks with Tony LePage and Natalie Roy about their return to Theatre New Brunswick.

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Movie review

We hope we have a captive audience for this week's movie review with Rebekah Chasse and Tony Sekulich.

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Sunday buses

Fredericton city staff take a look at the potential costs of a Sunday bus service. Terry talks with Bruce Grandy, the chair of the Finance committee.

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Skater frustration

Skateboarders in the city say they've been passed over again. As the city introduces more outdoor facilities, like a frisbee golf course and an outdoor gym for grown ups, skateboarders wonder if they will ever get a skatepark.

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Gardening phone-in

There are only two more gardening phone-ins left. So if you have any questions for George Scott you are down to two chances.

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TB case in Moncton

Dr Eilish Cleary gives us a primer on TB. What you need to know about the bacteria and how it's contracted.

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Dr Lin

A doctor's plea to die with dignity. We discuss assisted suicide in Canada, and why some argue that palliative care isn't always enough.

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New fungi

We hear about some new discoveries made in Fundy Park. Scientists have been exploring the forest there all week.

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Playhouse preview

Tim Yerxa, executive director of the Playhouse, talks about the upcoming Classic Albums Live performance. This time they are featuring Fleetwood Mac's Rumours.

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Gas guru

Robert Jones has details on yet another drop in the price of gas tonight.

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Road builders

Fix roads, save money, create jobs. That's the message from New Brunswick's Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association. Terry talks with the association's executive director.

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New building

Terry asks the manager of real estate what procedures have to be followed to allow Fredericton's tallest building in a flood prone area.

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Underground railroad

Taking a walk back through time. We find out about a hike commemorating the Underground Railroad.

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Health plan

New Brunswick unveils its 5 year plan for health care in the province - but how much has changed? Terry talks with an analyst.

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City centre plan

A new vision for downtown Fredericton. Terry talks with the consultant who's been hired by the city to come up with a new city centre plan.

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LaPierre decisions

More fall out from the Louis LaPierre controversy is being heard. Now there is a call to review some past decisions that included his scientific input.

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Health panel

New Brunswick's political parties give their prescriptions for fixing the health care system in hard times.

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U de M president

Trying to put the best face forward after a public shaming. Terry talks with the president of the Universite de Moncton about the Louis LaPierre scandal and his school's hiring practices.

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Workplace issues

Unpaid internships. Our workplace issues columnist calls them a double-edged sword. Tina Smith is on deck for Pierre Batth this week. She talks with Terry.

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Boiestown fire

There were some dramatic moments in Boiestown yesterday as a power pole crashed down near a nursing home. Terry talks with a member of the Upper Miramichi Fire Department.

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Movie review

This week Tony Sekulich joins Rebekah Chasse to review 'The Family'.

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Political panel

Our weekly political panel weighs in on the controversy surrounding academic Louis LaPierre.

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Craig Leonard

What do you do when one of your brightest lights suddenly dims. Terry talks with Energy Minister Craig Leonard about his department's close relationship with Louis LaPierre and what happens now.

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Biology professor

We have scathing reaction from the scientific community to Louis LaPierre's admission that he lied about some of his credentials.

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Teaching kitchen

It's grown from food bank to teaching kitchen. We find out about the latest addition to Fredericton's Community Food Centre.

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Gardening phone-in

From the questions you asked George Scott today, it looks like gardening season is coming to an end.

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Norm Bosse

New Brunswick's Child and Youth Advocate weighs in on the latest development in the Donnie Snook case.

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LaPierre resignation

Louis LaPierre resigns his various academic posts, including his most recent appointment as chairman of the New Brunswick Energy Institute. Robert Jones has a report.

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Bird kill

Taking measures to protect tiny migratory song birds from giant industrial flames. Terry talks with a scientist from one of North America's top song bird research centres.

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Personal finances

Paying off that student loan. Terry talks with personal finance columnst Dan Noel about the best way to dig yourself out of debt.

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Civil servant's pension

We get an update on the Pension Coalition's fight against the shared risk model with meetings around the province...and hear what the Minister of Finance has to say.

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Gas guru

Robert Jones has more good news about gas prices tonight.

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Playhouse preview

Tim is back for another season of Playhouse previews. This week it's a show starring Canadian music legend Buffy Sainte-Marie.

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Migratory birds killed

The death of more than seven thousand songbirds is being blamed on the Canaport LNG terminal. Thousands of migratory birds fell from the skies during flaring at the natural gas plant on the weekend.

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Child pornography investigation

RCMP in New Brunswick ask people to circulate a suspected child abuser's photo on social media.

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Camouflage dog food

A Fredericton pet food manufacturer looks to cash in on the popularity of an American reality TV show. Terry talks with Lee Corey, the owner of Corey Nutrition.

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Racism accusations

A former employee of a Moncton electronics store says he experienced racism there. As Rachel Cave reports, the man is filing a complaint with the Human Rights Commission.

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Social inclusion

Finding new ways to reduce poverty in New Brunswick. We find out about the public meetings being held by the Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation.

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Coliseum future

Making the case for a year-round home for sports teams that don't use hockey rinks. Terry talks with Mike Vokey.

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Orchard bees

Terry talks with Andrew Lovell of River View Orchard in Keswick Ridge. He tells Terry about an innovative way he's fixed his problem of a fewer bees this year.

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Wet crops

Terry talks with the head of Potatoes and Chip Hunter of Hunter Brothers Farmers Market about the affect of the weather on this year's harvest.

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Main street

The city of Fredericton is asking for your help to come up with a vision for Main Street on Fredericton's northside. Terry talks with city councillor Dan Keenan.

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Photo contest

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but for people suffering from Alzheimer's, a picture can be worth a thousand memories. We find out about an upcoming fundraiser from the Alzheimer's Society of New Brunswick.

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TSB and Lac Megantic

An investigation into the Lac Megantic disaster leads all the way to Irving Oil in New Brunswick. Terry talks with a senior investigator with the Transportation Safety Board.

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Workplace issues

When workers don't care. Terry talks with Pierre Battah about giving up in the workplace and the impact it has on service.

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Rare disorders

Getting help for people with rare disorders. We hear about a national campaign.

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Gardening phone-in

It's George to the rescue! George Scott of Scott's Nursery has answers for all your gardening questions.

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Harvest Jazz and Blues

It's the weekend when Fredericton comes alive with the sounds of the Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival. Terry talks with Brent Staeben, the festival's music director.

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Severe weather

Batten down the hatches. New Brunswickers are told to prepare for severe weather over the next couple of days.

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Fundraiser

Helping a family in need. Friends rally to support Tori McCarty who's still recovering in a Halifax hospital after a fire last month in downtown Fredericton.

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Academic integrity

How important are academic credentials? Terry talks with the director of the International Centre for Academic Integrity.

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Sports panel

We look at the pros and cons of putting your kids in multiple sports.

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Gas guru

You're going to like what Robert Jones has to say about gas prices today.

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Northcliff Resources

The developer behind the Sisson Brook mine lays out his bottom line for the project. Terry talks with the president and CEO of Northcliff Resources.

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Gas leak

Why do natural gas leaks keep happening in Fredericton? Terry talks with the general manager of Enbridge Gas.

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Teaching math

How to solve the problem of slipping math scores among Canadian students...and what to do if your kid is falling behind. Terry talks with a specialist in math education.

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Sisson Brook Mine

The owners of the Sisson Brook mine warn investors that cash is tight and they'll need more money to finish the development.

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Farrier

Aaron Steeves is a member of the Canadian team competing in the 34th International Team Horseshoeing Championship in England. He talks with Terry.

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Smoking reaction

A local pub owner responds to mayor Brad Woodside's proposed ban on smoking on patios.

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Health Minister

Terry asks Health Minister Ted Flemming about Penny Ericson's experiences at the Chalmers Hospital and what he thinks of nurses losing their jobs.

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Nurse layoffs

Nurses around the province suddenly face the prospect of losing their jobs. Terry talks with the president, Marilyn Quinn.

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Workplace issues

It's time to put those big ideas to work. Pierre Battah tells us how to make your workplace a little more creative.

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Confused geese

We find out why some geese are flying north at this time of the year.

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Trailside attraction

Today Steve Heard talks about Purple loosestrife. It's a wetland plant native to Europe and Asia that was brought to North America the early 19th century.

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Trailside attraction

Today Steven Heard tells us about a plant that has its own rhyme, 'leaves of three, let it be'.

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Trailside attraction

Today Steve Heard tells us about Milkweed, the favourite food of the Monarch butterfly.

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Movie review

Rebekah Chasse reviews the movie Getaway. She thinks it should be called Stayaway.

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CUPE's response

The head of New Brunswick's hospital unions says there's a good explanation for what happened to patient care at the Chalmers hospital.

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Political poll and changes

Web editor Daniel McHardie talks with Terry about recent CRA poll results and some staffing changes in the provincial government.

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Smoking ban

The mayor of Fredericton says people should butt out in city parks and at outdoor patios. He tells Terry why.

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Academic credentials investigated

L'Universite de Moncton is having a close look at one of its professor's credentials. Robert Jones has a report.

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McGarry's response

John McGarry, the president and CEO of Horizon Health answers questions raised this week by Penny Ericson about patient care at the Chalmers Hospital in Fredericton.

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Best Burger Contest

Chef Ray Henry tells Terry how he came up with the top three burgers in our contest.

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Gardening phone-in

George Scott not only answers your questions today, he has some advice on how to cope with tonight's frost warning.

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Fredericton airport

Making Fredericton the airport of choice for New Brunswick. We find out about a consultant's report on how to make that happen.

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Patient care part 3

Recommendations from someone who's been on the front lines of patient care. Penny Ericson tells us how she hopes her observations of her late husband's time at the Chalmers hospital lead to change.

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Dan Noel

Impulse buying, why we need to think before we buy. Our personal finance columnist Dan Noel explains.

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E waste drop-off

The city is planning a two-day garbage collection for electronics later this month. Terry gets the details from Krista Ross CEO of the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce.

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Gas guru

Robert Jones says expect another bump in the price gas tonight.

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Ontario pipeline

Ontario throws up another potential hurdle for TransCanada's Energy East pipeline. Terry talks with the Director of the Queens Institute of Energy and Environmental Policy.

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Patient care part 2

A grieving widow shares lessons for New Brunswick's health system after the death of her husband.

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Maritime Bus

There will be some relief for people in downtown Fredericton trying to catch a ride on Maritime Bus. Terry talks to the owner about the company's new downtown location.

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Penniac bear

A bear has been a frequent visitor to a backyard in Penniac. Cameraman Joe McDonald talks with the family who lives there.

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Nova Scotia fracking

While shale gas exploration continues in New Brunswick, our neighbours in Nova Scotia are planning an independent review on the effects of fracking. Terry talks with the chair of the review panel.

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Patient care part 1

A former nursing professor, Penny Ericson, offers her observations of patient care at the Chalmers Hospital.

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Provincial parks

The province is conducting a review of the provincial parks and they want to hear from you.

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Heather MacInnis Award

Remembering Heather MacInnis and her fight against cystic fibrosis. We find out more about a special memorial award that's being handed out later today.

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Movie review

Rebekah Chasse reviews 'The World's End'. She says it's hilarious.

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Donnie Snook

A notorious Saint John pedophile is in court again today. We hear about Donnie Snook's pattern of abuse, and missed chances to stop him earlier.

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Salesforce Marketing layoffs

More than 60 jobs are being cut in the IT sector in New Brunswick. We get political reaction.

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Frex 2013

The gates open Sunday. Terry talks with the Executive Director of the FREX about what he says will be the best Frex ever.

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Gardening phone-in

George Scott of Scott's nursery has his work cut out for him today. We received lots of calls, tweets, and e-mails for him to answer.

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Colposcopy follow

Horizon Health warns almost 25-hundred women that they may have been exposed to unsterilized equipment. Terry talks with a health professional to see how common this practice is.

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Education cuts

Education Minister Jody Carr explains the cutbacks to phys-ed and music specialists in Fredericton elementary schools.

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Dr Lin concussions

Dr Lin explains how a simple balance test could help minimize the damage done by concussions in kids.

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Facial recognition

Your face can't tell a lie. Terry's first guest explains why.

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Base name change

CFB Gagetown has a new name. Brigadier-General Nicolas Eldaoud explains the reason for the change to Terry.

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Library changes

We find out how you can browse books at the public library from your smartphone.

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Sunday buses

The wheels on the bus go 'round and 'round ... except on Sundays in Fredericton. A lobby group says get with the times!

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Attempted murder trial

Benjamin Nason takes the stand in his own defence at his attempted murder trial. CBC's Melissa Oakley has a report.

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Little Big Bear Safari

Questions are being raised about a business in northern New Brunswick. Little Big Bear Safari offers visitors an up-close look at wild black bears. Terry talks with a biologist about his concerns.

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Helicopter parents

Helicopter parenting at an advanced level. We find out how university departments are coping with overly involved parents.

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Hurricane season

You know that eerie quiet before a big storm? Well, that's what meteorologists at the Canadian Hurricane Centre say is happening now.

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Spray program

A forestry expert questions the need for New Brunswick's annual spray program on Crown forests.

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NBTA reaction

The president of the New Brunswick Teachers Association reacts to news of cutbacks to music and phys-ed programs in Fredericton elementary schools.

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Workplace issues

Pierre Battah's topic today is workplace whistle blowers.

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St. John Ambulance

St. John Ambulance volunteers will be a thing of the past at community events in Fredericton and Moncton The service is being cut. Terry talks with the Chief Executive Officer of the New Brunswick Operation.

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Movie review

Rebekah Chasse serves up her review on Lee Daniels' The Butler.

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Irving railway

JDI is interested in buying the Montreal Maine and Atlantic Railway. Connell Smith has a report.

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Teaching changes

There are major cut backs to music and phys-ed instruction in Anglophone District West elementary schools that teachers say families should be concerned about. Darrow talks with the superintendent of Anglophone District West.

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Pipeline meetings

TransCanada Corp information sessions on the West-East pipeline continued last night in Saint John.

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Snakes seizures

There's been a nation-wide crackdown on illegal exotic pets since the tragic deaths of two little boys in New Brunswick this month. Reporter Brigitte Noel has the details.

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Gardening phone-in

George Scott of Scott's Nursery answers your gardening questions.

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Shale gas roundtable

Can shale gas development and safe drinking water co-exist? Darrow talks with an expert taking part in the New Brunswick Energy Institute's first forum on shale gas development

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Dan Noel

Our personal finance columnist, Dan Noel, will explain the art of turning an RRSP into a monthly paycheque.

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Adult fitness site

Fredericton's newest fitness centre has no doors, and no membership fees. Darrow talks with a City of Fredericton representative.

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Attempted murder trial

Dramatic testimony at the attempted murder trial of Benjamin Nason, as the victim took the stand. Susan King will have a report.

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Stradivarius

We get up close and personal with a three hundred year old Stradivarius violin.

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Fredericton water

We find out why the city of Fredericton has decided to charge you more for water and sewer service starting next year....and in each of the next five years.

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Bobak auction

Darrow talks with Bruno Bobak's daughter, Anny about an upcoming auction of Bruno's and Molly Lamb's treasured artwork.

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Three Muses Fountain

City police are investigating after one of Fredericton's most treasured outdoor fountains becomes the victim of what appears to be vandalism.

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Edmunston meeting

Questions about a pipeline that might run near their city, people in Edmundston get their first chance to hear from officials with TransCanada Corp.

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Pipeline meetings

Tonight is the first in many public meetings planned in the Province to talk about the West-East pipeline. Darrow talks with a TransCanada representative about what people can expect.

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Exotic pets

An exotic animal attacks in New Brunswick -- and the province promises to get tough. It happened years before the snake attack in Campbellton. Jacques Poitras has a report.

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Workplace issues

How to tame time. Workplace issues columnist Tina Smith joins Darrow McIntyre to talks about time management.

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Lalonde Wins Bronze

Genevieve Lalonde is shattering records at the Canada Summer Games.

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Fredericton Loses Rugby Tourney

Fredericton is losing business because of accessibilty issues.

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Movie Review - Blue Jasmine

Our movie reviewers Rebekah Chasse and Michael Higgins review Woody Allen's latest film.

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We Want A Say

There are lots of proposed plans for the pipeline, but is everyone getting their say? Fourteen First Nation Chiefs in the Province say... nope.

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Is your work killing you?

If you're less than excited about the prospect of going to work, listen to our conversation about workplace stress, and how to fight it.

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Gardening Phone In August 15, 2013

Got a gardening question? George Scott can help.

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Pipeline Proposal

Who will benefit? We'll get the perspective of Andrew Leach, an Environmental Economist from Alberta.

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Financial Elder Abuse

How to know if a senior is being taken advantage of. Rick Hancox is the Chief Executive Officer of the Financial and Consumer Services Commission.

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Best Burger Contest

Ability New Brunswick's "Feast in the Field" and Relish are partnering up with the CBC for a Best Burger contest. Lori Williams explains.

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Fredericton Police Cuts

The number of police officers on duty in Fredericton will soon be less. Police Chief Leanne Fitch explains.

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Senate Reaction

New Brunswick Senator Carolyn Stewart Olsen speaks about the ongoing Senate expense scandal.

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Gas Guru August 14, 2013

Our Gas Guru Robert Jones with his weekly price predictions.

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Campbellton Update

Disturbing new details are emerging about the tragic death of two boys in Campbellton.

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Fredericton Sunday Shopping

Stores in Fredericton can now decide when they open on Sundays. Bruce McCormack is the General Manager of Downtown Fredericton.

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Gold Wrestler

Bea Fagan talks about her gold medal victory last week at the Canad Games in Sherbrooke, Quebec.

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Clamping down on cyberbullying

We hear from Roger Merrick, the head of Nova Scotia's new CyberSCAN unit on what the new group will do and how it'll go about investigating cyberbullying.

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Headpond Study

Dr. Kate Sherren, Assitant Professor at Dalhousie University on a new study. How people feel about the Mactaquac headpond and its future.

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Trailside - Golden Buttons

You might have seen them trailside in Fredericton. Tall plants with little yellow heads. They have quite the history. UNB Biologist Steven Heard explains.

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Boys Funeral

We revisit this weekend's emotional funeral for two young brothers from Campbellton.

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Summer Music Festival

New Bruswick's Summer Music Festival celebrates 20 years. Richard Hornsby is the festival's Artistic Director.

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FootGolf

The kind of golf that needs only one putter..your leg. Terry Avery the owner of Carman Creek explains.

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Snake Inquest

We revisit a case where a man in Brampton Ontario was killed by his pet python.

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Ice In August

The Grant Harvey Arena problem has been fixed. Scott brown is the manager of property services for the city.

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Lack of blood

The Atlantic Blood Services says blood supplies are getting low. It seems the need doesn't go down in the summer, just the donations. Hance talks with a representative.

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Cyberbullying

Cracking down on cyber bullies. We hear more about new legislation in Nova Scotia aimed at protecting victims and holding bullies responsible.

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Media cuts

A blow to local news in Fredericton. Hance talks with the former news director of KHJ in Fredericton.

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Marc Doiron

Hance talks with a former employee of Reptile Ocean who says government officials could have prevented the tragedy in Campbellton.

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Dan Noel

We're living longer now, and that spells potential problems for our pension plans down the road. Our personal finances columnist Dan Noel will explain.

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Exotic animals

Falling through the cracks. We hear from a former wildlife biologist who says New Brunswick can't handle exotic animals.

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Malcolm Christie

Off like a shot. A young Frederictonian is the fastest 9 or 10 year old in North America. Hance talks with Malcolm Christie and his dad.

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Gardening phone-in

George Scott of Scott's nursery fields more of you questions today.

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Gas guru

Robert Jones is looking at an across the board increase tonight.

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Exotic pets

Hance talks to a representative of the World Society for the Protection of Animals Canada. That group says any exotic pet is a bad idea.

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Reporters debrief

Reporters Michael Dick and Susan King update the tragic story from Campbellton.

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Sisson Brook Mine

The Sisson Brook Mine is one step closer to opening. Northcliff Resources, the company running the project, has filed its Environmental Impact Assessment.

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Campbellton deaths

We hear from the RCMP on the deaths of five year old Noah Barthe, and his seven year old Connor Barthe. We also hear from a Nova Scotia co-owner of a Reptile Zoo.

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Campbellton deputy mayor

It's a story that has stunned Campbellton and our province. Hance talks with the city's deputy mayor after five and seven-year-old brothers are killed by a python snake.

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Maude Barlow

Maude Barlow, national chairperson of the Council of Canadians, shares her thoughts on the West - East pipeline with Hance Colburne.

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Fredericton construction update

Is road construction slowing you down? Hance talks with the city's manager of roads and streets about how summer construction is coming along... and when it'll be over.

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Big swim

It wasn't your leisurely Sunday swim. Thirty-four swimmers crossed the Northumberland Straight yesterday. Hance talks with a Fredericton woman who made the swim.

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August weather

Weather is always is a popular topic among New Brunswickers. Today we look at two different forecasts for this month, one traditional and an alternative source that many of you have come to love.

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Workplace issues

Many new employees get some training, and often the chance to job shadow. But rookie managers are often left to sink or swim. Our workplace specialist, Pierre Battah, has some ideas on how these new managers can avoid some pitfalls.

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Movie review

Hugh Jackman is back as the Wolverine. Movie reviewer Rebekah Chasse dropped by with her thoughts of this latest installment.

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Pipeline impact

It seemed a bit far-fetched at the outset, but plans for a west to east pipeline took one more step toward reality yesterday. Jacques talks with CBC's Robert Jones who has been following the story.

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Sierre Club of Canada

Jacques talks with John Bennett, Executive Director of Sierre Club of Canada for his reaction about the West - East pipeline.

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West - East pipeline

The West to East pipeline is one step closer to becoming a reality today. TransCanada Corporation confirmed that its going ahead with the project yesterday. We get reaction to the news.

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Gardening phone-in

Today on the gardening phone-in we have our first ever question about hot tubs.

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Pancreatic cancer

Cyclists in a ride across the Maritimes in support of pancreatic cancer research make a stop at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital this afternoon, and they'll give a talk about what some call the orphan of cancers.

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PTSD author

Dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder. Michael Stewart talks with the author of a book who says its too often ignored and misunderstood.

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Dive warning

A night ended in tragedy earlier this month for one young man. We hear what happened...and find out why the RCMP is issuing a warning about water safety, ahead of the long weekend.

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Gas predictions

CBC's Robert Jones predicts gas prices when they're reset on Thursday.

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Language petition

What's fair when it comes to language in the workplace? Michael talks to a St. Stephen woman who's put the question to the province in an on-line petition.

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Pension Coalition

Michael talks to Clifford Kennedy, spokesperson for the Pension New Brunswick group, about hiring a lawyer to fight the provincial government's pension reforms.

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Verizon concerns

Jacques talks to Greg O'Brien, editor and publisher of cartt.ca, about why Canada's three big mobile phone providers are against allowing Verizon into this country's wireless market.

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Wireless wars

Cell phone companies are worried that American giant Verizon is going to move into Canada. Jacques talks to Bernard Lord, president and CEO of the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association.

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Pay it forward

Jacques talks to members of a Fredericton group, hoping to inspire you to be kind.

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Camp Rotary

Jacques talks to Alex Colpitts about the heavy rains that washed out Camp Rotary's accessible beach on Grand Lake.

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Canada Games - Reid Burrows

Grand-Bay Westfield triathlete, Reid Burrows, talks about the upcoming Canada Games.

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Trailside Attraction - Dames Rocket

Biology professor, Steve Heard, identifies plants and flowers along Fredericton's trails.

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Elvis festival

Jacques talks to Fredericton Elvis impersonator, Mike Bravener, about an Elvis festival in Ontario over the weekend.

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Premiers meeting

Jacques talks to Premier David Alward about the annual provincial premiers meeting last week.

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NB Blueberries

Jacques talks to Brett Reidpath, chair of NB Blueberries, about the controversy surrounding a new blueberry processing plant in the province, to process local crops.

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Movie Review - The Conjuring

Our movie reviewer Rebekah Chasse gives her take on this thriller.

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Beaverbrook Bees

Hear about the sweet new guests who've taken up residence on the rooftop garden at the Crown Plaza Lord Beaverbrook Hotel downtown.

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Miramichi Lumber

The Alward government has rejected a plea for help from a Miramichi mill. But despite that, managers say they hope today's shutdown will only be temporary.

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Greenway

There are plans to create a protected area or a greenway, along the banks of the Nashwaak River. Shawn Dalton,the executive director of the Fredericton Association explains.

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NB Indian Summer Games

The New Brunswick Indian Summer Games kicked off at the Tobique First Nation yesterday afternoon.

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Medicare Mixup

The strange journey taken by a Fredericton woman's Medicare card after she went for blood tests at the Northside Medical Clinic.

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Gardening Phone In July 25, 2013

George Scott with our weekly phone in to answer your gardening questions.

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Women Who Care

A new group, "100 women who care" is gearing up for its Fredericton debut. Anna Michaels is the organizer for the newest chapter in Fredericton.

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Gas Guru July 24, 2013

Our Gas Guru Bob Jones stops by with his weekly prediction for the price of gas.

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Mayor Wants Meeting

The City of Miramichi is rallying this week, trying to find a way to save the 110 jobs that are on the chopping block at the local saw mill. Mayor Gerry Cormier speaks with Terry Seguin.

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Public Forests

Don MacRae, a retired public servant says the province is losing millions of dollars in the forestry industry and the provinces management of public forests is to blame.

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Shark Kill

Facebook photos have led to an investigation by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans on Grand Manan. Neville Crabbe investigates.

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NB Highland Games

The 32nd Annual New Brunswick Highland Games are set to start on Friday. We get a look at this years entertainment lineup from Katherine Moller, the Entertainment Co-ordinator.

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Miramichi Mill

J.D Irving Limited is looking to increase its supply of crown wood in the province while at least one smaller mill is just desperately trying to hang on to what it had. Hal Raper is the Chief Financial Officer of Miramichi Lumber.

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Royal Baby Born - July 22, 2013

The wait is over. The royal baby has arrived! We get the details live from London.

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Trails New Brunswick

We hear about a new economic impact study that people in New Brunswick hope will convince politicians here that trails matter. Jane Murphy is the president of the Atlantic Canada Trails Association.

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Canada Games Profile

A profile of Sarah Myatt, a New Brunswick runner in the upcoming Canada Games.

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Protected Value

The bottom line on protected natural spaces. Find out how the dollar value of Nova Scotia's protected areas was tallied. Peter Lee, Executive Director of Global Forest Watch Canada is our guest.

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Forestry Investment

We talk to Mary Keith, Vice President Communications, at JD Irving about what's being lost while the government makes up its mind on protected natural areas and the wood supply.

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New Brunswick Tornado

What looked like a tornado touched down in the Grand Lake Area on Saturday. We spoke to Bob Robichaud of Environment Canada.

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Movie Review - Rest in Peace Department

Our movie reviewer Rebekah Chasse says... save your money! This one's a stinker.

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Mining Dispute

Is there middle ground in the arguments for an open pit mine in the Nashwaak River watershed versus a protected natural area? we speak with David Plante and Gary Spencer.

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Chicken Plant

The opening of a chicken processing plant in Northwestern New Brunswick has breathed life back into the small community of Clair.

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GeoCaching the Capital

The high tech version of "Where's Waldo" is happening in Fredericton this weekend. Event Director Nathalie LeBlanc explains.

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Red Light Turns

The city of Fredericton announced changes about which intersections are "No right turn on reds" isn't getting across. Darren Charters is the city's traffic engineer.

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Gardening Phone In July 18, 2013

Our regular gardening expert George Scott is fishing this week, so his daughter Jenny answers your gardening questions.

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Canadian Vet Receives US Medal

Arthur Pottle, a member of the famed Devil's Brigade during World War Two, receives the U-S Congressional Gold Medal for his service.

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Store Wars

Who's the target of all the store wars? We look at all the take-overs and moves in Fredericton's retail landscape.

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Alex Colville

Terry Graff, Director and CEO of the Beaverbrook Art Gallery remembers war artist Alex Colville.

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Gas Guru July 17, 2013

Up? Down? Robert Jones with his weekly prediction for the price of gas.

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Fundy Royal MP Rob Moore

Provincial affairs reporter Jacques Poitras spoke with Rob Moore about his new position in the Harper Cabinet.

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Mining Interests Blamed

Lawrence Ouest is fighting to protect the natural area around the Nashwaak Watershed in the face of competing interests. He's blaming mining interests.

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Rugby Club Celebrates

The Fredericton Loyalist Rugby Club is celebrating today. The group has won 25-thousand dollars to help fix up its fields. Alison Aiton is the president of the club.

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Kings Landing

Hitting the refresh button on Kings Landing Historical Settlement. Kevin Cormier, the executive director tells us about some of the changes visitors are seeing as the attraction approaches its 40th anniversary.

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Pipeline Surveyors

We get some advise from Dave Core, a property rights advocate on what to do them the pipeline surveyors come calling.

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Protected Spaces

We hear what from Roland Hache, the Liberal Natural Resources critic about New Brunswick's poor performance when it comes to protecting our natural environment.

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Dogs In Cars

A seasonal warning for pet owners about the dangers of leaving your pet in a hot car from Veterinarian Dr. Jim Berry.

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Pipe Band

The Fredericton Society of Saint Andrew Pipe Band has picked up another win at the Atlantic Canadian Champions. Chris Gallant is Pipe Sergeant and the Chairman of the 32nd Annual New Brunswick Highland Games.

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NB Freestyle Wrestling - Canada Games

Meet seventeen year old "Bee" Fagan of Geary. She has a spot on New Brunswick's freestyle wrestling team for the Canada Games.

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New Brunswick Pipeline

Some people in New Brunswick have no doubt the West-East pipeline is coming. Surveyors are paying them money to look at their properties as possible routes for the pipeline. Philippe Cannon is with Energy East Project.

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Protected Areas

New Brunswick is singled out in a report on the state of Canada's parks for lagging behind the rest of the country when it comes to protecting our natural areas. Roberta Clowater is our guest.

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Trailside Vetch

This summer we're stopping to take a closer look at some of the plants along the way. Our tour guide is Steve Heard, a biology professor at the University of New Brunswick.

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Bear Intruder

A black bear followed a Silverwood man into his front porch on Friday, grabbed his garbage and left. We ask a hunting guide if the bear population is a problem.

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Movie Review - Pacific Rim

Think Godzilla versus Transformers and you'll have some sense of our movie review. Rebekah Chasse reviews Pacific Rim.

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Fracking Award

New Brunswick's Medical Officer of health, Dr. Eilish Cleary has been recognized for the fracking report she put together. She talked to Terry Seguin.

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Mental Health

The Federal Government is giving four Atlantic universities 2.5 million to study youth mental health services. We hear from the NB researcher involved in the project. And we asked a child mental health advocate if she thinks it's money well spent.

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Fredericton Pools

The City of Fredericton investigates the cost of heating its four outdoor pools. Mike O'Brien, the chair of Fredericton's community services committee explains.

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111 Tankers

Greenpeace says the tankers carrying oil through New Brunswick are "prone to rupture" and shouldn't be allowed. Keith Stewart says they are an "unacceptable threat".

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Rail Rules

How to keep hazardous materials from going off the rails and whether current regulations go far enough. We spoke with Raynald Marchand, General Manager for the Canada Safety Council.

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Gardening Phone In July 11

George Scott drops by the studio to answer gardening questions for our listeners.

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Feral Cats

A group that spays and neuters feral cats in Fredericton has lost some of its volunteers and some of its working space. We spoke with Sue Knight of CARMA.

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Maine Protestor

Reed Brugger a Maine man, fears the worst with the oil trains crossing his State. And now after Lac Megantic he's even more determined to stop them.

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Mario Andretti

Race car legend Mario Andretti was in Fredericton yersterday doing some promotional work. We were lucky enough to get him on the phone for an interview.

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Train Safety

The town of Rothesay is changing the way it deals with rail safety in the community. Deputy Mayor Nancy Grant explains.

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Gas Guru July 9

Bob Jones, our Gas Guru says... fill up. Prices are on the rise this week.

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FAPO Truck

The Fredericton Anti-Poverty Organization is reaching out to the community it's served for decades - only this time it's the group that's in need of help.

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Lac-Megantic The Aftermath

Stephen Puddicombe has been in Lac-Megantic since the explosion last weekend. He talked to Terry Seguin about the current situation, and how people are dealing with it.

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New Brunswick Jobs

Elizabeth Beale, the President of APEC joined us with a look at the massive job losses in New Brunswick.

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Moving Oil

A deadly explosion caused by an oil tanker-train in Quebec has put safety top of mind. We hear from a Dalhousie University professor who says pipelines and rails aren't the only ways to move oil.

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Rusagonis Plebiscite

The communities of Rusagonis and Waasis are seriously looking at the idea of becoming a rural community. We spoke with Scott Smith.

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Pipeline Bucks

The West-East pipeline dream gets an injection of public support through the Alberta government. We spoke with Warren Mabee, Director of the Queens Institute of Energy and Environmental Policy.

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Budding NB Tennis Star

Nick Dempsey of Nackawic is on New Brunswick's Canada Games team which start the first weekend in August in Sherbrooke, Quebec.

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Yarrow

Yarrow. You see it along the highway but you may now know what it's called. Biologist Stephen Heard explains.

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Problem Bears

Bears are causing problems for residents of Penniac. We spoke with Jon and Krystal Edwards.

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Movie review

This week Rebekah Chasse reviews 'Heat' staring Melissa McCarthy and Sandra Bullock.

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Siemens Canada

Changing the NB Power you know. We wrap up our look this week at the way the provincial utility is trying to prepare for the future.

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Bear warnings

Okay, a bear's been spotted in the city. But how will you know? We find out who's in charge of making sure you're informed.

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Grimross Brewing Company

Good news for craft beer fans in Fredericton. There's a brand new beer in town!

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