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Reflecting on Catholic Faith

Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk

Pope Benedict has retired, ending an eight-year, often scandal-plagued papacy. For believers like St. Thomas University journalism student Jackie Muise, the occasion provides an opportunity to reflect on what it means to be a Catholic ... and whether she feels complicit in the sins of the institution.

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Lewis Mountain Fresh Farm Sauerkraut

Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk

The Lewis family had a knack for making sauerkraut. They'd put up a bit for themselves and a few neighbours...but before long it seemed everybody wanted some. Last year they produced 100 thousand pounds of sauerkraut. Craig Lewis talks about the business he runs with his parents near Salisbury.

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Music Man: Harris and Crowell

Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk

harris.jpgOur maritime music man Bob Mersereau is back this week with a look at a new CD from a couple of country music legends. While Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell aren't from the region, there are two big maritime connections to "Old Yellow Moon."

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Keeping the Printing Press Alive

Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk

St. Thomas University journalism student Kayla Byrne recently attended a launch for an online book of poetry. It has her wondering about the future of the printed word. She quickly discovered a tight-knit community in Fredericton that continues to hang on to the printed word, and one man determined to keep the presses rolling.

 

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WorksafeNB Responds to Doctor's Concerns

Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk

Dr. Barry Wecker has accused WorksafeNB of overriding the medical opinions of physicians, and denying the rights of injured workers. The CBC's Rachel Cave speaks with a spokesperson for WorksafeNB and another physician with concerns.

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Doctor Frustrated with Worksafe NB

Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk

Dr. Barry Wecker says that he routinely sees Worksafe NB turn down people who have been genuinely injured on the job. The Plaster Rock area family doctor says his efforts to help his patients get the support he feels they deserve are often ignored. He spoke with the CBC's Rachel Cave.

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Hockey, Fighting and Head Injuries

Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk

After a career that spanned Major Junior A, professional and university hockey, Chris Morehouse hung up his skates earlier this month. He was a hockey player, but he was also a veteran of more than a 100 on-ice brawls. The St. Thomas University journalism student now has time to reflect on what fighting and concussions mean for the game...and for the rest of his life.

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Atcon and Graham's Resignation

Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk

Shift's political panel - Lisa Keenan, Jean Saint-Cyr and Michael Camp - talk about Shawn Graham's resignation and the whole failed Atcon affair.

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Graham's Resignation

Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk

Former premier Shawn Graham announcing he'll be resigning his seat as the MLA for the riding of Kent. The decision comes in the wake of a report which found him guilty of conflict of interest in the granting of loan guarantees to the failed company, Atcon. The CBC's Jacques Poitras has the story.

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CUSO Recruits

Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk

The international volunteer aid agency always has a host of postions to fill around the globe. Caroline spira works in volunteer recruitment with CUSO and she's in the province to talk about her own experience as a volunteer.

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