June 2012 Archives
Friday June 29, 2012
Homegrown: Everett Family Orchard
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
It seems only fitting that there is an Everett apple. Afterall, how could a farm that's been in the same family for eight generations not have a namesake variety growing in the orchard? Chuck Everett talks about running the Island View orchard with his family.
Categories: Home Grown
Friday June 29, 2012
NB Set to Raise Auto Injury Cap
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
Nearly 10 years ago the province attempted to clamp down on insurance premiums by limiting the damages that accident victims could claim. Now the Alward government is talking about loosening those limits. The CBC's Jacques Poitras reports.
Friday June 29, 2012
Former MP Talks about Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
When Andy Scott became an honourary witness for the truth and reconciliation commission, he made a commitment to share the stories he hears from residential school survivors. Scott also made it his personal goal to meet and listen to all New Brunswick first nations survivors of the schools.
Friday June 29, 2012
The Evolution of Music
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
You could call it survival of the funkiest! In a recent experiment, scientists applied Darwin's laws of natural selection to a random series of electronic loops, beats and sounds. They wanted to see if a song would evolve over time. Michael Bhardwaj has the story.
Categories: Science
Friday June 29, 2012
When is it Time to Say Goodbye to a Pet?
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
For many people pets are family, and it's painful when they get sick. Sometimes they get so sick that you might consider letting them go. Dr. Sheila MacGowan says that's when you need to sit down with your veterinarian for an honest discussion.
Categories: Pet Vet
Thursday June 28, 2012
Tepper Talks about Ordeal in Lebanon
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
It's been almost three months since Henk Tepper returned home. The potato farmer from Drummond spent over a year in a Beirut prison, accused of selling bad potatoes to Algeria. After months of silence, Henk Tepper sat down with the CBC's Harry Forestell.
Thursday June 28, 2012
Oland Search Warrant Fight Continues
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
The legal skirmish over search warrants in the Richard Oland homicide investigation is not over yet. Lawyers were in court again for what was supposed to be a hearing into whether or not the documents should remain sealed for another six months. But the judge said he couldn't make a ruling until he hears the complete evidence. The CBC's Bobbi-Jean Mackinnon has the details.
Thursday June 28, 2012
Music Man: Christina Martin
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
Christina Martin has a brand new CD called "Sleeping With A Stranger," and our own Bob Mersereau was asked to write the liner notes, so he's pretty familiar with what's on offer, and he likes it a lot!
Categories: Maritime Music Man
Thursday June 28, 2012
The End of Seniors' Discounts?
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
Baby boomers are hitting retirement age, and the coming tidal wave of grey seems to have prompted a decision by one bank to cut some no-fee accounts for older clients. Donna Guzik has some thoughts on whether TD's move could signal the beginning of the end for senior discounts.
Categories: Business
Wednesday June 27, 2012
Residents Say Highway Exit is Dangerous
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
A four-lane highway is being built from the border at St. Stephen east to Saint John and beyond. While it's under construction, travellers are passing through detours, and there's growing concern that the main exit to St. Andrews is not only confusing, but dangerous. Vaughn McIntryre is with the Charlotte Coastal Region Tourism Association.
Wednesday June 27, 2012
Northrup Flip-Flops on Pulp Ban
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
Earlier this month Natural Resources Minister Bruce Northrup ordered forest companies to stop harvesting pulp wood on crown land. It was part of a plan to save small, private woodlot owners. But JD Irving continued to cut pulp on crown land and a company spokesman saying the minister's office knew all about it. That left Bruce Northrup with some explaining to do.
Wednesday June 27, 2012
Fallen Gull Chick Returned to Nest
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
A gull chick was discovered on the ground at the Brookside Mall in Fredericton, and LeeAnn Haggerty got the call to get up on the roof of the mall and return the chick to its parents. She's the Director of Education and Training at the Fredericton SPCA and she tells the story.
Wednesday June 27, 2012
Travel Deals to NYC and More
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
Our travel guide, Ellen Tucker, has a bunch of deals to share, including a great deal on airfare from Moncton to the Big Apple! (photo credit: Whitney Cox)
Categories: Shift Travel
Wednesday June 27, 2012
3-D Printing Explained
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
If you want the perfect suit or dress, nothing beats having one tailor-made, according to your exact measurements. A new tech company called Shapeways is applying that thinking to what's known as 3-D printing. You send them a digital blueprint for almost any kind of object, and they'll build it and mail it to you. Anshuman Iddamsetty explains.
Categories: Technology
Tuesday June 26, 2012
No Money for Ferguson's Legal Bills, Yet
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
The John Ferguson defamation saga continues long after the verdict. Justice William Grant has decided that Saint John's pension board will not be on the hook for Ferguson's legal bills, though there is still another hearing on costs down the line. The CBC's Rachel Cave has the story.
Tuesday June 26, 2012
Saying Goodbye to RCI
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
Radio Canada International has ended its shortwave radio programming, turning off the transmitter site Sackville. RCI has broadcast signals from the Tantramar Marsh for 67 years to listeners around the world. The end comes as a result of budget cuts. Marc Montgomery was host of "The Link" and he said goodbye to his listeners as one of the last voices to be broadcast on the service.
Tuesday June 26, 2012
Dr. David Bird Talks Peregrines
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
Our birder, Alain Clavette, had the opportunity to interview one of his ornithological heroes this week. Dr. David Bird is an expert on raptors and Alain wanted to talk to him about the nesting Peregrine Falcons in Moncton.
Categories: Acadian Birder
Tuesday June 26, 2012
Sick Doctors Should Stay Home
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
Doctors warn patients with colds and flus to stay home from work so they don't spread germs. But they don't always follow their own advice. A recent study says when it comes to their own sniffles. doctors don't know when to quit. House doctors Brian Goldman has that story.
Categories: House Doctor
Monday June 25, 2012
Wine Guy: Muscat
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
Muscat is the oldest domesticated grape variety and there are over 200 known variations on the grape. Craig Pinhey is a big fan of Muscat in all its shapes and forms. His wine of the week is a muscat - Martini & Rossi Asti D.O.C.G. at $13.99 a bottle.
Categories: Sommelier
Monday June 25, 2012
Rothesay Votes and Grading the Government
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
There's pressure on to prove a point in the race to replace Margaret-Ann Blaney as the MLA for Rothesay. The members of our political panel - Michael Camp, Lisa Keenan and Jean Saint-Cyr - take a look at the race and what it means. Plus, the share their grades for the Alward government.
Categories: Political Panel
Monday June 25, 2012
Jake's Bad Luck With Boats
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
Jake Palmer fancies himself a sensible man when it comes to making major purchases. But there is one area where he'll admit he hasn't always made a well-reasoned decision. He's had s string of bad luck when it comes to boats...but now he thinks he's finally got it right!
Categories: Life As Jake
Friday June 22, 2012
Homegrown: Lavenhop!
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
You never know where a Sunday drive will take you. For Bill Rowe and Jackie Jarvis, it's ended in fields of lavender and hops and organic vegetables in Cambridge Narrows! The two investment advisors found themselves building what's now known as Lavenhop Farm. Bill Rowe talks about the massive undertaking.
Categories: Home Grown
Friday June 22, 2012
Yennah's Edge: Selling NB Tourism!
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
Yennah Hurley thinks New Brunswick has a lot to offer, and she thinks everyone needs to get involved in selling our province as a destination. She's about to start a two month trip around the province where she'll visit attractions, document her adventures and use everything she learns to push New Brunswick tourism. You can follow her progress on her webpage and on Facebook.
Categories: Yennah's Edge
Friday June 22, 2012
Operator Error to Blame for Lepreau Water Spill
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
Officials from Point Lepreau appeared before the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission to answer questions of about a heavy water spill at the plant. 300 liters spilled during testing that's required as the plant gets ready to fire up again this fall. The CBC's Robert Jones has the story.
Friday June 22, 2012
Hotel Rooms and Bacteria
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
If you're checking in to a hotel on your summer vacation, you might want to pack a few extra bottles of hand sanitizer. Scientists have found all sorts of nasty bacteria lurking in places you'd never expect ... like the tv remote. Science guy Michael Bhardwaj has that story.
Categories: Science
Friday June 22, 2012
Keeping Your Pet Safe in the Heat
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
Every year it seems we hear of tragedies involving dogs left in hot cars. Dr. Sheila MacGoawn has a warning, and some advice to help keep your pet safe this summer.
Categories: Pet Vet
Thursday June 21, 2012
New Company Picks up Major Infrastructure Projects
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
Work on the One-Mile Interchange the Harbour Bridge ground to a halt in March when the company doing the jobs went into receivership. As Connell Smith reports, now a new company looks poised to take over.
Thursday June 21, 2012
Health Affects of Fracking for Shale Gas
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
The New Brunswick College of Family Physicians has called for a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing for shale gas in the province until more research is done on the possible health affects. Barbara Harris started looking into the health issue when land near her home was leased for exploration and she's in the province sharing what she's learned.
Thursday June 21, 2012
Do Women Need a Different Financial Plan?
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
During these rocky economic times, we've heard about the importance of paying down debt and socking away savings. While it's advice that everyone should listen to, according to business columnist Donna Guzik, women in particular need to pay attention.
Categories: Business
Thursday June 21, 2012
Music Man: Heather Green
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
Our music man, Bob Mersereau, takes a look at a new release from Halifax-based Heather Green.
Categories: Maritime Music Man
Thursday June 21, 2012
1812 Flag Restored
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
The New Brunswick Museum has unveiled an historic flag to commemorate the War of 1812. The flag is known as the Colours of the 104th Regiment. Six hundred soldiers from that regiment were ordered to march to Upper Canada, to help protect against a feared American invasion.
Wednesday June 20, 2012
Travel Guide: Saskatoon!
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
When you sit down to plan a vacation, Saskatchewan may not immediately spring to mind as a travel destination. Well Ellen Tucker is betting she can change your mind! She's in Saskatoon for a conference, and while she's there she's taking in all the city has to offer. (photo courtesy of Tourism Saskatoon/ Gordon Taylor)
Categories: Shift Travel
Wednesday June 20, 2012
Domain Name Game-Changer
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
Top level domains, such as .com or .net, are the basic signposts of the internet. Now, the organization that manages them is accepting applications for NEW names. Tech columnist Anshuman Iddamsetty explains why it matters.
Categories: Technology
Tuesday June 19, 2012
Jeff Rubin: The End of Growth
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
Many of the world's economies are stagnant or worse. According to Jeff Rubin, former chief economist for CIBC World Markets, it's all linked to the lack of cheap oil which is bringing about the end of the world as we've known it. His latest book, "The End of Growth," may sound ominous, but he speculates that we could end up with a more sustainable and healthier economy.
Tuesday June 19, 2012
Blaney Appointment an Issue in Rothesay By-Election
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
One week to go before the provincial by-election in Rothesay, and the appointment of former PC MLA Margaret-Ann Blaney to head Efficiency New Brunswick remains an issue. But some voters seem to think the best way to protest the PC appointment is to vote PC. The CBC's Jacques Poitras has that story.
Tuesday June 19, 2012
Made in NB: Remsoft
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
Janice MacPherson has the story of Andrea and Ugo Feunekes. They founded a software company in Fredericton that helps clients like forestry companies, large industries and governments deal with planning complex operations. Remsoft has been so successful, it's now part of the course curriculum in civil engineering and forestry management at various universities.
Categories: Made in New Brunswick
Tuesday June 19, 2012
A Painted Bunting, Turkey Vultures and More
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
A colourful Painted Bunting was spotted in the St. Stephen area this week, causing a great deal of excitement for local birders. Alain Clavette talks about that sighting, plus the increasing numbers of Turkey Vultures in the province and searching for Vesper Sparrow nests. (photo credit: The Cornell Lab of Ornithology)
Categories: Acadian Birder
Tuesday June 19, 2012
How to Complain in Hospital and Get Results
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
A recent battle between the daughters of a patient admitted to a Newfoundland hospital and local health authorities became so intense that the parties ended up in court. With that in mind, our house doctor Brian Goldman has some advice about how to complain in hospital ... to help, not hurt your cause.
Categories: House Doctor
Monday June 18, 2012
The Omnibus Budget Bill, Plus Legislature Wraps
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
For hours MPs voted on 871 amendments to the Conservatives' sweeping omnibus budget bill. All were defeated by the government majority, but the Opposition did win some attention to a budget bill that deals with a whole lot more than finances. Meanwhile, our provincial MLAs were likely better rested than their federal counterparts as the legislature wrapped for the summer. Our political panel - Lisa Keenan, Michael Camp and Jean Saint-Cyr - looks at the issues.
Categories: Political Panel
Monday June 18, 2012
Oland Search Warrants Remain Sealed, For Now
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
Just what is contained in the search warrants connected to the Richard Oland homicide investigation will remain unknown, for now. The judge who agreed to keep the documents sealed for 6 months has decided to extend the earlier order. Another hearing has been set for June 27th. The CBC's Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon is following the story.
Monday June 18, 2012
Double-Lung Transplant Recipient Struggles to Pay for Medication
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
26 year old Heather MacInnis is recovering at home in Harvey Station after her double-lung transplant. The drugs she needs cost $10,000 a month, and more than a quarter of that is not covered. She tried to get help from the province, but for now - has given up.
Monday June 18, 2012
Value Wine Awards
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
Craig Pinhey checks in from Calgary where he's judging affordable wines from around the world at the Value Wine Awards. His wine of the week is the Peoples Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand at $19.79 a bottle.
Categories: Sommelier
Monday June 18, 2012
Relaxing With A Little Hard Labour
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
Jake Palmer's on the go a lot with his job, so it stands to reason that he needs a way to relax. TV? Nope. Beer on the deck? Nope. Jake swears there's nothing more relaxing than doing a little hard labour around the house, so long as it's not his house.
Categories: Life As Jake
Friday June 15, 2012
Alward's EUB Promise Not Yet Tackled
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
The session has come to an end, but a few items promised in the Speech from the Throne haven't yet made an appearance. One of them was was the promise of a full time, professional Energy and Utilities board and a full time public advocate. So far - nothing. The CBC's Robert Jones has that story.
Friday June 15, 2012
Home Grown: Farm Writers Tour NB
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
The Atlantic Canada Farm Writers Association is in the province swapping ideas and touring a few farms and food businesses. Allison Finnamore is a freelance farm writer based in Moncton. We spoke with her mid-tour at Coburn's Farm in Keswick Ridge.
Categories: Home Grown
Friday June 15, 2012
Science of Soccer
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
Sport scientists are paying close attention to every strike, dash and goal during the Euro Cup. They want to use their observations to help their own teams score at the London Olympic Games. Science columnist Michael Bhardwaj has the story.
Categories: Science
Friday June 15, 2012
The Multi-Cat Household
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
One cat is great, so more must be better! That's not always the case for cats who like to have their own space. Our pet vet Dr. Sheila MacGowan has strategies for bringing a new cat into the house successfully.
Categories: Pet Vet
Thursday June 14, 2012
Who Pays for Defamation Lawsuit?
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
The verdict came down six weeks ago, tut the John Ferguson defamation trial won't really be over until the matter of who pays for it is settled. Lawyers for the former Saint John councilor and the city's pension board are arguing over costs, and the CBC's Robert Jones has that story.
Thursday June 14, 2012
Woodland Angelica Taking Over
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
Over the past few years this invasive plant has taken hold all along the St. John River, and it's notoriously tricky to get rid of. The Nature Conservancy of Canada is rounding up volunteers to tackle the plant this weekend on its property at Shampers Bluff. Stewardship rep Shawna Wallace has the details.
Thursday June 14, 2012
Music Man: Sleepy Driver's Latest
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
Bob Mersereau has a preview of Sleepy Driver's carefully crafted new album, "In a Low Dark Light." It's been three years since the Fredericton group's debut but Bob thinks the follow up is well worth the wait.
Categories: Maritime Music Man
Thursday June 14, 2012
Canada Far From Meeting Emissions Targets
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
Canada is on pace to fall well short of its commitment to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions. That's according to a new report from the National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy. President and CEO David McLaughlin takes a close look at why the country is so far off the mark.
Thursday June 14, 2012
Predicting Oil Prices
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
Back in January, analysts were predicting that oil prices would remain at historic highs. Instead, they're hovering at an eight-month low. Donna Guzik explains what that could mean for the summer driving season.
Categories: Business
Wednesday June 13, 2012
Marching to Raise Money for Injured Soldiers
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
Corporal Kate MacEachern is marching from Gagetown to Antigonish to bring attention to the challenges faced by soldiers wounded on the job. She's also raising money for Soldier On, a program which helps soldiers recover from serious injuries.
Wednesday June 13, 2012
Travel by Sailboat!
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
If you've got the right connections, you can rent a boat and sail yourself into the sunset on the Caribbean or the Mediterranean. But if you don't, Ellen Tucker has some ideas on matching would-be sailors with ships and services around the globe.
Categories: Shift Travel
Wednesday June 13, 2012
Online Map Wars
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
If you own a smartphone and need directions, your onboard map is your best friend. Google supplies most of the world's smartphones and tablets with that crucial service. But now Apple has announced its own map service, and it's booting Google from all of its mobile devices. Anshuman Iddamsetty has that story.
Categories: Technology
Tuesday June 12, 2012
UNB Prof Makes Plea for Research Facility
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
For more than 40 years the ground-breaking research conducted at the Experimental Lakes Area (ELA) in northwestern Ontario has influenced public policy in water management in Canada and around the world. Now the Harper government has announced plans to close the facility. UNB biology professor Karen Kidd once worked at the ELA and she's one of many scientists trying to reverse the decision.
Tuesday June 12, 2012
Taking Care of Your Bird Feeders and Baths
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
Alain Clavette loves birds, so it's no surprise that he has multiple feeders and baths on his property designed to attract all manner of bird to his backyard. But he says it takes a little work to keep the feeders attractive to feathered friends.
Categories: Acadian Birder
Tuesday June 12, 2012
Therapy Over the Phone
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
While talk therapy can be effective for people suffering from depression, sometimes patients are reluctant to take the time - and go the distance - to see a therapist. A recent study says the solution may be just a phone call away. House Doctor Brian Goldman has the details.
Categories: House Doctor
Monday June 11, 2012
Panel: Higgs Still Mum On Blaney, and Fisheries Act Changes
Posted by Elke Semerad
It has been difficult to pin down Finance Minister Blaine Higgs' opinion of Margaret Ann Blaney's appointment to Efficiency NB. And the changes to the fisheries act downloads many responsibilities to the province. Our political panel regulars, Michael Camp and Lisa Keenan, are joined by guest panelist Jean Saint-Cyr, editorial writer for L'Acadie Nouvelle.
Categories: Political Panel
Monday June 11, 2012
Bill C-31 Opens Borders to Wines from Across the Country
Posted by Elke Semerad
The passage of the federal bill paves the way for wine to flow from one province to another. To date, interprovincial trade barriers and other government regulations made it difficult for wine lovers, including our Wine Guy Craig Pinhey. His wine of the week is La Fiole Cotes Du Rhone, from France, $15.49.
Categories: Sommelier
Monday June 11, 2012
Ghost-Free Home Is Move-In Ready
Posted by Elke Semerad
Jake Palmer tells of the trials of selling a particular house which had to be relisted after an initial offer fell through. The big selling point now - it's not haunted.
Categories: Life As Jake
Friday June 8, 2012
Home Grown: The Frilly Apron
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
Tara MacKenzie isn't a chef - but she's certainly a lover of good food. So keen is her interest that a year ago she launched her own food blog called "The Frilly Apron." That's where she shares great recipes and mouth watering photographs of her culinary creations. Now she's expanded to include tales from her efforts to get back into vegetable gardening.
Categories: Home Grown
Friday June 8, 2012
Early Childcare Improvements
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
The Alward government is putting 38 million dollars into the early childcare system. That money means the addition of ten thousand childcare spaces and more money for childcare workers. The CBC's Susan King has the details.
Friday June 8, 2012
All About Cats
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
Cat fanciers gathered in Fredericton last weekend for a big cat show, and the whole event has our pet vet thinking feline. Dr. Sheila MacGowan has a look at some of the most common issues cat lovers encounter.
Categories: Pet Vet
Thursday June 7, 2012
Higgs Refuses to Voice Support for Blaney Appointment
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
For more than six minutes in Question Period, Finance Minister Blaine Higgs refused to say he supports the appointment of Margaret-Ann Blaney to a patronage job. The CBC's Jacques Poitras has the story.
Thursday June 7, 2012
Lawyer Cautions Abuse Victims
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
The Archdiocese of Moncton is offering potential victims of Father Camille Leger a meeting with retired Supreme Court Justice Michel Bastarache, who will assess claims and offer compensation. But lawyer Robert Talach says the offer benefits the church more than it does the victims.
Thursday June 7, 2012
Music Man: Toronto Band Inspired by Young NB Artist
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
Three years ago Toronto band The Danger Bees came across a drawing of a cat while in the province that really struck their fancy. With a little detective work, they managed to track down the artist, a young man named Wyatt from Nackawic. Bob Mersereau has the whole fascinating story.
Categories: Maritime Music Man
Thursday June 7, 2012
Technology Distractions Tank Productivity
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
How many times a day do you check your smartphone, email, Facebook or Twitter account? Researchers say all that distraction is making us less productive at work, and at home. Donna Guzik has the details.
Categories: Business
Wednesday June 6, 2012
Laptop with Voter Information Stolen
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
Thieves broke in to the Elections NB building and stole two laptop computers, one of which contained voters' personal information. This follows last month's breach - where the same data were mistakenly sent to MLAs and political parties. The CBC's Jacques Poitras has the story.
Wednesday June 6, 2012
Improving Inclusion in NB Schools
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
The government is committing $62 million over the next three years to improve inclusion of children with special needs or behavioural problems in the education system. The money - much of it reallocated - will pay for more teachers, and counsellors. The CBC's Susan King has the story.
Wednesday June 6, 2012
Air Canada Vacations
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
Ellen Tucker has been flipping through some new brochures from Air Canada Vacations ... and the new packages to South America, Asia and the South Pacific have her really excited! She also has news about a new option some airlines are offering for long haul flights.
Categories: Shift Travel
Wednesday June 6, 2012
Nintendo Comeback With Wii U?
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
It's the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo, the videogame industry's main event, and Nintendo has a lot riding on its latest product - the Wii U. Anshuman Iddamsetty explains.
Categories: Technology
Tuesday June 5, 2012
Business Saves, Residents Pay
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
Six months ago, the government broke its contract with Enbridge Gas and ordered the company to file new, lower rates with the Energy and Utilities board. Enbridge has now filed those new rates, and they're considerably lower for business, but residential customers would pay much more. The CBC's Robert Jones has the story.
Tuesday June 5, 2012
Herons, Owls and Eagles!
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
Our bird-lover, Alain Clavette has a couple of stories this week. He's excited about a Yellow Crowned Night Heron that was spotted in the province. Plus, he's got owls in his neighbourhood and a story about a Bald Eagle that flew a little to close to a Peregrine Falcon nest.
Categories: Acadian Birder
Tuesday June 5, 2012
Farm Animals and Antibiotics
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
According to the World Health Organization, farm animals are fed half of the world's supply of antibiotics. It's intended to help the animals grow, and reduce infection ... but scientists fear it's making humans increasingly resistant to antibiotics. Now the Canadian Medical Association Journal recommends strict measures to stop a growing problem. House Doctor Brian Goldman has the story.
Categories: House Doctor
Monday June 4, 2012
What's Really In Your Bottle of Olive Oil?
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
Freelance writer Tom Mueller has written a new book that blows the lid off the olive oil industry. He claims that what passes as olive oil in some cases is anything but! The book is called "Extra Virginity: The Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil."
Monday June 4, 2012
Wine Guy: FestiVin!
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
Craig Pinhey really does live the life! This week he's in Caraquet at FestiVin sampling wine and fabulous food. His wine of the week is Dow's Colheita Port at $37.78 a bottle.
Categories: Sommelier
Monday June 4, 2012
Away From the Kids for a Night
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
Jake Palmer took his wife to Halifax for a night to see Tom Petty in concert. It was the first time they had both been away from their two children since the eldest was born three years ago, and Jake admits he was a little nervous!
Categories: Life As Jake
Friday June 1, 2012
Positive Reviews for Alward's Pension Changes
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
David Alward's government announced the development of a new kind of pension plan - a hybrid of defined benefit pensions and defined contribution pensions. So far, reaction has been generally positive. The CBC's Robert Jones has the story.
Friday June 1, 2012
Breviro Caviar in Demand Around the World
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
The product we're featuring on this week's edition of homegrown has to be one of this province's original local foods. Just about a year ago, Breviro Caviar began selling the roe from the shortnose sturgeon, a rare species found in Canada only in the St. John River system. Jonathan Barry is the company's managing director.
Categories: Home Grown
Friday June 1, 2012
Harmonizers Invade Saint John
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
Barbershop choruses and quartets from all across the Atlantic are competing in Saint John this week for the right to represent the Maritimes at an International competition in the Fall. The Sea Belles are hosting the comptition and we hear from the local quartet, Nova Quatro, as well as event co-chairs Cheryl Sweeny and Judy McNabb.
Friday June 1, 2012
NB-Born Filmmaker Takes 3D Movie to Cannes
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
It's a great plot. A bunch of college kids accidentally unleash an evil curse that causes people to kill themselves and turn into Zombie Demons - called Zemons. Tim Doiron is the producer and writer of Dead Before Dawn 3-D. He's just returned from screening the movie for buyers in Cannes.
Friday June 1, 2012
Scientists Help Hollywood Make Better Sci-Fi
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
Aliens are invading our movie theatres this summer with three blockbusters featuring creatures from space. Sci-fi fans may be delighted, but scientists often are not. Now, researchers are doing their part to help Hollywood get the facts straight. Michael Bhardwaj has the story.
Categories: Science
Friday June 1, 2012
Keeping Pets Safe in the Garden
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
As the weather impoves there's a good chance that you're spending some time in the garden, planting flowers and pulling weeds. Well, where yardwork is concerned, Dr. Sheila MacGowan says it's important to keep pets in mind.
Categories: Pet Vet
- July 2012
- Tue., 31 – Welsford Bypass Project on Hold
- Tue., 31 – A Coach for Your Health?
- Mon., 30 – Summer Cocktails Made with Bitters
- Mon., 30 – Jake Recharges at the Cottage
- Fri., 27 – Tasty Raspberries at Harper's U-Pick
- Fri., 27 – Mayor Wants Silver Alert System
- Fri., 27 – Olympic Science
- Fri., 27 – What Makes a Good Working Dog?
- Thu., 26 – MS-Sufferer Looking for Help With Drug Costs
- Thu., 26 – Music Man: The Bore Music Festival
- Wed., 25 – Yennah's Edge explores the Miramichi
- Wed., 25 – 60 Percent of Canadians Retire With Debt
- Wed., 25 – Airfares Increasing, Plus Travel Deals
- Tue., 24 – Made in NB: Martell Home Builders
- Tue., 24 – Handling a Whooping Cough Outbreak
- Mon., 23 – Noise Turns Jake into Grumpy Old Man
- Mon., 23 – A Crisp Vino Verde in the Heat
- Mon., 23 – Ashfield Responds to Science Cuts Concerns
- Fri., 20 – Three Years Late, But Early?
- Fri., 20 – Science Says Watch Out For Flip-Flop Fungus!
- Fri., 20 – Camping With Your Pets
- Thu., 19 – Bluefire Jellyfish Found in Bay of Fundy
- Thu., 19 – Police Chief Talks About Oland Case
- Thu., 19 – The Value of Olympic Advertising
- Wed., 18 – Resident says Perth-Andover 'Abandoned'
- Wed., 18 – What is the Bacchus Club?
- Wed., 18 – Lyme Disease Risk Increasing in NB
- Wed., 18 – Travel and "Live Like A Local"
- Mon., 16 – Insider Wins Up at Atlantic Lottery
- Mon., 16 – Wheat Beer for Summer
- Fri., 13 – Remembering Organic Pioneer Clark Phillips
- Fri., 13 – Water Safety for Pets
- Thu., 12 – Questions Raised about GeoSweep Investment
- Thu., 12 – Gaspereau to Swim Free in the St. Croix
- Thu., 12 – Sackville Celebrates 250th Anniversary
- Thu., 12 – Finding the Elusive "Dream Job"
- Wed., 11 – Scientists Protest "Death of Evidence"
- Wed., 11 – Travel Deals to Portugal
- Tue., 10 – Birders Thrilled to See Cory's Shearwater
- Tue., 10 – At-Home Test for HIV
- Mon., 9 – Wine Guy: The Heartbreak Grape
- Mon., 9 – The Sport of Grocery Shopping
- Thu., 5 – Music Man: Ennis
- Wed., 4 – Plankton At Risk From Too Much Rain
- Tue., 3 – The Great Canadian Cocktail
- Tue., 3 – Jake Palmer Learns To Be The Boss
- June 2012
- Fri., 29 – Homegrown: Everett Family Orchard
- Fri., 29 – NB Set to Raise Auto Injury Cap
- Fri., 29 – The Evolution of Music
- Fri., 29 – When is it Time to Say Goodbye to a Pet?
- Thu., 28 – Tepper Talks about Ordeal in Lebanon
- Thu., 28 – Oland Search Warrant Fight Continues
- Thu., 28 – Music Man: Christina Martin
- Thu., 28 – The End of Seniors' Discounts?
- Wed., 27 – Residents Say Highway Exit is Dangerous
- Wed., 27 – Northrup Flip-Flops on Pulp Ban
- Wed., 27 – Fallen Gull Chick Returned to Nest
- Wed., 27 – Travel Deals to NYC and More
- Wed., 27 – 3-D Printing Explained
- Tue., 26 – No Money for Ferguson's Legal Bills, Yet
- Tue., 26 – Saying Goodbye to RCI
- Tue., 26 – Dr. David Bird Talks Peregrines
- Tue., 26 – Sick Doctors Should Stay Home
- Mon., 25 – Wine Guy: Muscat
- Mon., 25 – Rothesay Votes and Grading the Government
- Mon., 25 – Jake's Bad Luck With Boats
- Fri., 22 – Homegrown: Lavenhop!
- Fri., 22 – Yennah's Edge: Selling NB Tourism!
- Fri., 22 – Hotel Rooms and Bacteria
- Fri., 22 – Keeping Your Pet Safe in the Heat
- Thu., 21 – Health Affects of Fracking for Shale Gas
- Thu., 21 – Do Women Need a Different Financial Plan?
- Thu., 21 – Music Man: Heather Green
- Thu., 21 – 1812 Flag Restored
- Wed., 20 – Travel Guide: Saskatoon!
- Wed., 20 – Domain Name Game-Changer
- Tue., 19 – Jeff Rubin: The End of Growth
- Tue., 19 – Made in NB: Remsoft
- Tue., 19 – A Painted Bunting, Turkey Vultures and More
- Tue., 19 – How to Complain in Hospital and Get Results
- Mon., 18 – Oland Search Warrants Remain Sealed, For Now
- Mon., 18 – Value Wine Awards
- Mon., 18 – Relaxing With A Little Hard Labour
- Fri., 15 – Alward's EUB Promise Not Yet Tackled
- Fri., 15 – Home Grown: Farm Writers Tour NB
- Fri., 15 – Science of Soccer
- Fri., 15 – The Multi-Cat Household
- Thu., 14 – Who Pays for Defamation Lawsuit?
- Thu., 14 – Woodland Angelica Taking Over
- Thu., 14 – Music Man: Sleepy Driver's Latest
- Thu., 14 – Canada Far From Meeting Emissions Targets
- Thu., 14 – Predicting Oil Prices
- Wed., 13 – Marching to Raise Money for Injured Soldiers
- Wed., 13 – Travel by Sailboat!
- Wed., 13 – Online Map Wars
- Tue., 12 – UNB Prof Makes Plea for Research Facility
- Tue., 12 – Taking Care of Your Bird Feeders and Baths
- Tue., 12 – Therapy Over the Phone
- Mon., 11 – Ghost-Free Home Is Move-In Ready
- Fri., 8 – Home Grown: The Frilly Apron
- Fri., 8 – Early Childcare Improvements
- Fri., 8 – All About Cats
- Thu., 7 – Lawyer Cautions Abuse Victims
- Wed., 6 – Laptop with Voter Information Stolen
- Wed., 6 – Improving Inclusion in NB Schools
- Wed., 6 – Air Canada Vacations
- Wed., 6 – Nintendo Comeback With Wii U?
- Tue., 5 – Business Saves, Residents Pay
- Tue., 5 – Herons, Owls and Eagles!
- Tue., 5 – Farm Animals and Antibiotics
- Mon., 4 – Wine Guy: FestiVin!
- Mon., 4 – Away From the Kids for a Night
- Fri., 1 – Harmonizers Invade Saint John
- Fri., 1 – Keeping Pets Safe in the Garden
- May 2012
- Thu., 31 – Labour Exhibit Centre Re-named
- Thu., 31 – Game Time in Moncton!
- Thu., 31 – Music Man: Dennis Ellsworth
- Thu., 31 – Workplace Bullying
- Wed., 30 – Census: NB Amongst Oldest Provinces
- Wed., 30 – One Airport for New Brunswick
- Wed., 30 – A Facebook Smartphone?
- Tue., 29 – Critics Take Aim at Alward's EI Stance
- Tue., 29 – Made in NB: CARIS
- Tue., 29 – What Happened to Union Power?
- Tue., 29 – Treating HIV Before You Get It?
- Mon., 28 – Political Panel Tackles EI Changes
- Mon., 28 – Rothesay Byelection
- Mon., 28 – A Recovering Hoarder at Spring Clean-Up
- Mon., 28 – Award Winning Wines
- Fri., 25 – All Local Wedding Feast!
- Fri., 25 – EI Changes: The Impact on NB
- Fri., 25 – More on Choosing a Pet Food
- Fri., 25 – Scent is Key to Tastier Tomato
- Fri., 25 – Restoring Miller Brittain Sketches
- Fri., 25 – Music Man: Chris Kirby
- Fri., 25 – Sell in May and Go Away?
- Wed., 23 – Back Birding on Grand Manan
- Wed., 23 – The Next Step in Motion Control
- Wed., 23 – Travel News and Deals
- Tue., 22 – Blaney Appointment Breaks Hiring Freeze?
- Tue., 22 – Panel: Blaney and Fracking
- Tue., 22 – New Beer at ANBL
- Tue., 22 – World's Best Neighbour
- Fri., 18 – Alward Government's New Fracking Regulations
- Fri., 18 – Slow Food Movement Arrives in NB
- Fri., 18 – Blue is Sexy, To Robins Anyway
- Fri., 18 – Choosing a Food for Your Pet
- Thu., 17 – Blaney Resigns, Takes On Efficiency NB
- Thu., 17 – Perth-Andover's New Mayor Blames Paul!
- Thu., 17 – Music Man: Alan Doyle
- Thu., 17 – Avoid Linkedin Mistakes
- Wed., 16 – Dieppe's 19 Year Old Councilor
- Wed., 16 – Stonehammer Geopark To Host the World
- Wed., 16 – Guided Tours That Allow Independence
- Wed., 16 – Minecraft Turns Three
- Tue., 15 – Coalition Calls for Drug Policy Changes
- Tue., 15 – NB Liquor Tries Cheap Beer, Again
- Tue., 15 – Birding on Grand Manan
- Mon., 14 – Privacy Breach and Municipal Elections
- Mon., 14 – Sipping Whisky in Scotland
- Mon., 14 – Life as Jake: Bathroom Reno
- Fri., 11 – NB Photographer Has Work Stolen
- Fri., 11 – The Science Fair Has Changed!
- Fri., 11 – Blocked Cat and Pet Food Recall
- Thu., 10 – Privacy Breach at Elections NB
- Thu., 10 – NB Man Keeps Cirque Acrobats in the Air
- Thu., 10 – Officials Confirm Wolf in NB
- Thu., 10 – Onward and Upward for Grads
- Thu., 10 – Is Facebook Stock Worth the Price?
- Wed., 9 – Travel Writer Praises NB Food and Drink
- Wed., 9 – An Expiration Date for Texts?
- Tue., 8 – Scissor-tailed Flycatcher in NB!
- Tue., 8 – Doctors with Disabilities
- Mon., 7 – No Teacher Cuts?
- Mon., 7 – Wine Guy: Drinking Beer in Scotland
- Mon., 7 – Life As Jake: Open House
- Fri., 4 – Home Grown: Naskwaak Noodles
- Fri., 4 – Jobs Lost in School District Shake-up
- Fri., 4 – Birds' Internal GPS!
- Fri., 4 – Large Breed Dogs and G.D.V.
- Thu., 3 – Ferguson Defamation Trial: Verdict!
- Thu., 3 – Music Man: Paddlefest
- Thu., 3 – Avoiding Burnout at Work
- Wed., 2 – Ferguson Defamation Trial Day 55
- Wed., 2 – "Glanceable" Devices
- Tue., 1 – Ferguson Defamation Trial Day 54
- Tue., 1 – Canadian Banks Bailed Out
- Tue., 1 – Family in the Emergency Room
- April 2012
- Mon., 30 – Ferguson Defamation Trial Day 53
- Mon., 30 – Political Panel Tackles Municipal Races
- Mon., 30 – Bathurst Dancer on America's Best Dance Crew
- Mon., 30 – Life As Jake: Negotiating with Toddlers
- Mon., 30 – Wine Guy: Something Pink for Summer
- Fri., 27 – Growing Your Own Shiitake Mushrooms!
- Fri., 27 – NBCC Woodstock's Series on Juniper: Part 5
- Fri., 27 – Rothesay Students Launch Cooler into Space
- Fri., 27 – Getting your Pet Ready for Spring
- Thu., 26 – Family Docs Call for Fracking Moratorium
- Thu., 26 – Music Man: Measha Brueggergosman
- Thu., 26 – Graduates Face Tough Job Market
- Wed., 25 – NBCC Woodstock's Series on Juniper: Part 2
- Wed., 25 – Keb' Mo' Rounds out Harvest Lineup
- Wed., 25 – Travel: Steamboat Down the Mississippi
- Tue., 24 – NBCC Woodstock's Series on Juniper: Part 1
- Tue., 24 – Peregrine Falcons, Swallows and More!
- Tue., 24 – Over-Medicated Seniors
- Mon., 23 – SJTC: Queer Art Diva
- Mon., 23 – Ferguson Defamation Trial: Day 48
- Mon., 23 – Panel Looks at Alberta Election
- Mon., 23 – Jake's Living the Good Life
- Mon., 23 – Wine Guy: Whiskey Pairing
- Fri., 20 – Home Grown: Fresh Mobile Bistro
- Fri., 20 – Ferguson Defamation Trial: Day 47
- Fri., 20 – What Makes That Movie Line Stick?
- Fri., 20 – Pet Vet: Ticks And Fleas
- Thu., 19 – Ferguson Defamation Trial: Day 46
- Thu., 19 – Business: Avoid The Tax Audit
- Thu., 19 – Maritime Music Man: The Divorcees
- Wed., 18 – Shift Travel: Coach Tours
- Wed., 18 – Ferguson Defamation Trial: Day 45
- Wed., 18 – Technology: Hologram Concert
- Tue., 17 – Ferguson Defamation Trial Day 44
- Tue., 17 – Birding at Cape Enrage
- Tue., 17 – NB Runner Top Canadian Woman in Boston!
- Tue., 17 – Made in NB: Strong and Free
- Tue., 17 – Controversial Pill Keeps ER Docs Alert
- Mon., 16 – Home Grown: Mr. Tomato/ M. Tomate
- Mon., 16 – Ferguson Defamation Trial Day 38
- Mon., 16 – Moon Implicated in Titanic Disaster?
- Thu., 12 – Ferguson Defamation Trial Day 37
- Thu., 12 – Book: French Kids Eat Everything
- Thu., 12 – Preparing for Higher Interest Rates
- Wed., 11 – Airfare to Iceland and Travel Tips!
- Tue., 10 – Birding at the Sewage Lagoon?
- Mon., 9 – Ferguson Defamation Trial Day 36
- Mon., 9 – Home Grown: Medieval Hot Cross Buns!
- Mon., 9 – Saved Dog To Help Others
- Mon., 9 – How Many Moons?
- Thu., 5 – Ferguson Defamation Trial Day 35
- Thu., 5 – Katimavik Volunteer Speaks Out
- Thu., 5 – Master And Madman
- Thu., 5 – Music Man: Joel Plaskett
- Thu., 5 – What Does US Job Growth Mean for Canada?
- Wed., 4 – Ferguson Defamation Trial Day 34
- Wed., 4 – Travel: Iceland
- Wed., 4 – Tumblr Hits a Milestone
- Tue., 3 – Who Helped Get Tepper Released?
- Tue., 3 – Moose Accident Leaves Family Mourning
- Tue., 3 – Should Older Drivers Face Restrictions?
- Mon., 2 – Ferguson Defamation Trial Day 33
- Mon., 2 – Life As Jake: Lucky Car Streak
- Mon., 2 – Wine Guy: Pinot Grigio
- Mon., 2 – Political Panel on Budget Week
- Mon., 2 – New Forest Management Plan
- March 2012
- Fri., 30 – Inspection Teams Assess Perth-Andover Damage
- Fri., 30 – Evolution of the Runner's High
- Thu., 29 – Defamation Trial Day 32
- Thu., 29 – Clean-Up in Perth-Andover
- Thu., 29 – Health Officers Push for Drug Policy Changes
- Thu., 29 – Music Man: Thom Swift
- Thu., 29 – Increasing Productivity and Innovation
- Wed., 28 – New Brunswick Budget Special: Hour 1
- Wed., 28 – New Brunswick Budget Special: Hour 2
- Tue., 27 – Perth-Andover Flooding Update
- Tue., 27 – Owl Boxes and More Migration
- Tue., 27 – IWK Cuts Wait List, At What Cost?
- Mon., 26 – Perth-Andover Flooding
- Mon., 26 – NDP Leadership and MLA Pensions
- Mon., 26 – Wine Guy: Judging Wine Excellence
- Mon., 26 – Jake Remembers his Hitchhiking Past
- Fri., 23 – Home Grown: Good Spring Farm
- Fri., 23 – Defamation Trial Day 29
- Fri., 23 – Doctors for Fair Taxation
- Fri., 23 – US Navy's Robot 'Hunger Games'
- Fri., 23 – Pet Vet: Lost Dog
- Thu., 22 – Defamation Trial Day 28
- Thu., 22 – NB Study of Internet and Well-Being
- Thu., 22 – Music Man: Dale Murray
- Thu., 22 – Sluggish Canadian Markets
- Wed., 21 – Defamation Trial Day 27
- Wed., 21 – Peru's Lake Titicaca
- Wed., 21 – Walmart Pleads Guilty in Teen Death
- Wed., 21 – An End to Computer Passwords?
- Tue., 20 – Defamation Trial Day 26
- Tue., 20 – Made in NB: Approach Navigation Systems
- Tue., 20 – The Birds Believe it's Spring!
- Tue., 20 – Bottom Line vs. Patient Care
- Mon., 19 – Panel's Budget Predictions
- Mon., 19 – Wine Guy: ANBL Review
- Mon., 19 – Pet Vet: The Cost Of Pet Emergencies
- Mon., 19 – Painting the 'Jake Palmer' Way
- Mon., 19 – Science: The Science Of Airplane Food
- Fri., 16 – Home Grown: Bunnett Family Farm
- Fri., 16 – Defamation Trial Continues
- Thu., 15 – Moncton Inventor On Dizolve
- Thu., 15 – Robert Jones Latest On Defamation Trial
- Thu., 15 – Music Man: Paper Lions
- Wed., 14 – Travel: Ellen Tucker Back From Peru
- Wed., 14 – Defamation Trial Continues
- Wed., 14 – Technology: Cyberwarfare
- Tue., 13 – Ferguson Trial Day 21
- Tue., 13 – Bonobo Handshake
- Tue., 13 – Birding in Fundy!
- Tue., 13 – Reducing ER Gridlock
- Tue., 13 – Father Sentenced in Methadone Death
- Mon., 12 – Ferguson Defamation Trial Day 20
- Mon., 12 – Life As Jake: Spring has Sprung
- Mon., 12 – Wine Guy: Floral Scents
- Fri., 9 – Home Grown: Buckwheat Flats
- Fri., 9 – Ferguson Trial Day 19
- Fri., 9 – Earthquake Lessons
- Thu., 8 – Defamation Trial Continues
- Thu., 8 – Discriminating Against Pregnant Women
- Thu., 8 – Music Man: Kim Stockwood
- Thu., 8 – Business: Board Quotas
- Wed., 7 – Students: Lower Voting Age
- Wed., 7 – Travel: Exploring Peru
- Wed., 7 – Technology: Latest iPad
- Tue., 6 – Slipp Testimony Continues
- Tue., 6 – House Doctor: ADHD News
- Mon., 5 – Panel Tackles Robocalls
- Mon., 5 – NB Robocalls
- Mon., 5 – Fred Slipp Testifies
- Mon., 5 – Life As Jake: Charm Injection
- Mon., 5 – Wine Guy: DUO
- Fri., 2 – Home Grown: Wellwood Farm
- Fri., 2 – Totten Testifies
- Fri., 2 – Government Mini-Shuffle
- Fri., 2 – A Fix for Hospital Food?
- Fri., 2 – Science: Planets on Parade
- Fri., 2 – Pet Vet: Introducing Baby
- Thu., 1 – Totten on the Stand
- Thu., 1 – Better FASD Treatment
- Thu., 1 – Music Man: Mia Martina
- Thu., 1 – Business: Stock Market Election?
- February 2012
- Wed., 29 – Travel: Niagara Falls
- Wed., 29 – Defamation Trial: Tait cross-examined
- Wed., 29 – Technology: Protect Your Phone Data
- Tue., 28 – House Doctor: Doctors Fib To Their Patients
- Mon., 27 – Political Panel: Looking South
- Mon., 27 – Wine Guy: Vertical Wine Collections
- Mon., 27 – STU: Living Off The Land
- Mon., 27 – Life As Jake: Home Alone
- Fri., 24 – Home Grown: Windy Hill Farm
- Fri., 24 – Ferguson Defamation Trial Continues
- Fri., 24 – Documentary: Sext Up Kids
- Fri., 24 – Citizen Science
- Fri., 24 – Caring for Senior Pets
- Fri., 24 – STU: High Pitch Sound
- Thu., 23 – Defense Cross-Examines Beckett
- Thu., 23 – Suspicious Hospital Death
- Thu., 23 – Music Man: ECMA Warm-Up
- Thu., 23 – Business: Leadership at the Movies
- Thu., 23 – STU: It's not Easy Being Tall
- Wed., 22 – Reprieve for Molly
- Wed., 22 – Travel: White Point Lodge
- Wed., 22 – Defamation Trial Continues
- Wed., 22 – Technology: Data Mining
- Wed., 22 – STU: Kijiji Wedding Dresses
- Tue., 21 – Made in NB: Breath Diagnostics
- Tue., 21 – STU: Project Might
- Tue., 21 – Ferguson Defamation Trial: Week 2
- Mon., 20 – Life as Jake: A Hoarder?
- Mon., 20 – STU: Haley Ryan Relaxes with Jazz
- Mon., 20 – Wine Guy: Chocolate and Coffee?
- Fri., 17 – Tell Vic Everything
- Fri., 17 – Home Grown: Shooting Sprouts!
- Fri., 17 – Win A $100K Playground!
- Fri., 17 – Defamation Trial Continues
- Fri., 17 – STU: Meeting a Mature Student
- Fri., 17 – Science: Bubble Curtains?
- Fri., 17 – STU: Swagger
- Fri., 17 – Music Man: Dylan Guthro
- Fri., 17 – Business: Consumer Price Index
- Wed., 15 – SJ Council Divided
- Wed., 15 – STU: Student Piece on Porcupine Quill Art
- Wed., 15 – Travel Guide: All-In Pricing!
- Tue., 14 – Truck Through the Ice
- Tue., 14 – Truly New Brunswick Album
- Tue., 14 – House Doctor: Premature Babies
- Mon., 13 – Northern Population Dwindling
- Fri., 10 – Wine Guy: Calorie-Conscious Drinking?
- Fri., 10 – Life As Jake: Opportunity Knocks?
- Fri., 10 – Home Grown: VanDine's Beans
- Fri., 10 – Women's Jail
- Fri., 10 – Honouring Michael Wartman
- Fri., 10 – Attack of the Giant Jellyfish
- Thu., 9 – Fisherman Safe After Fire
- Thu., 9 – Ship Noise Stresses Whales
- Thu., 9 – Going to the Junos!
- Thu., 9 – Population Becoming more Urban
- Thu., 9 – Music Man: Measha Brueggergosman
- Thu., 9 – Business: Romance and Personal Finance
- Wed., 8 – Dickens' 200th Anniversary
- Wed., 8 – Travel Guide: Last Minute March Break
- Tue., 7 – WWI Letter Found
- Tue., 7 – House Doctor: Violent Patients
- Mon., 6 – Pensions and Budget Cuts
- Mon., 6 – Life as Jake: Mission Accomplished!
- Fri., 3 – Home Grown: HutLo Acres
- Fri., 3 – Questioning Blogger's Arrest
- Fri., 3 – Deep Cuts in SJ
- Thu., 2 – Queen of Quitting
- Thu., 2 – Music Man: Terry Whalen Band
- Thu., 2 – Business: RRSP Deadline
- Wed., 1 – Acadian Document Found
- Wed., 1 – Where Ideas Come From
- Wed., 1 – Travel Guide: Caribbean Cruise
- Wed., 1 – Technology: Twitter Censored?
- January 2012
- Tue., 31 – PC Family Feud
- Tue., 31 – House Doctor: Is Grief a Mental Illness?
- Mon., 30 – Life as Jake: Car Trouble
- Mon., 30 – Political Panel: January 27, 2012
- Mon., 30 – Wine Guy: Sustainable California
- Mon., 30 – ECMA Nominees
- Fri., 27 – Home Grown: Jemseg River Farm
- Fri., 27 – Unfinished Border
- Fri., 27 – Science: Flu Fears
- Thu., 26 – Gallant Enters Race
- Thu., 26 – Commuter Tax Rankles
- Thu., 26 – Music Man: Steven Bowers
- Thu., 26 – Business: Reverse Mentoring
- Wed., 25 – Bat Disease Spreads
- Wed., 25 – Travel Guide: Cruising Antigua
- Tue., 24 – Made in New Brunswick: Enovex
- Tue., 24 – Blogger's Arrest
- Tue., 24 – House Doctor: Insomnia
- Mon., 23 – Enbridge Responds
- Mon., 23 – Life As Jake: New Car!
- Mon., 23 – Wine Guy: Cask Ale
- Mon., 23 – Political Panel: January 20th, 2012
- Fri., 20 – Home Grown: Winter Garden
- Fri., 20 – Remembering the Enterprise Foundry
- Fri., 20 – Science: Under the Ice
- Fri., 20 – Pet Vet: Travel
- Thu., 19 – Top 20 KISS Tribute Bands
- Thu., 19 – Moms Judging Moms
- Thu., 19 – Leonards, Lobbying and Shale Gas
- Thu., 19 – Music Man: Keith Hallett
- Thu., 19 – Business: Mars and Venus
- Wed., 18 – Shift Travel: Cruise Accident
- Wed., 18 – Former CSIS Official On Espionage Charges
- Wed., 18 – Technology: Anti-Piracy Bills
- Mon., 16 – Wine Guy: Tempranillo
- Mon., 16 – Report On Canadian Blood Services
- Mon., 16 – Life As Jake
- Fri., 13 – Home Grown: Sussex Butcher
- Fri., 13 – Robert Jones On Auditor General's Report
- Fri., 13 – Science: Important Space Discoveries
- Fri., 13 – Pet Vet: Winter Pet Care
- Thu., 12 – Major Overhaul Of Education System
- Thu., 12 – Music Man: John Gracie
- Wed., 11 – Richard to Return to Haiti
- Wed., 11 – Travel: Victoria, BC
- Wed., 11 – Technology: Obsolete TVs
- Wed., 11 – Jim Irving Speech
- Tue., 10 – Rogersville Fire
- Tue., 10 – House Doctor: Sore Muscles
- Mon., 9 – Life As Jake: The Re-Launch!
- Mon., 9 – Wine Guy: Future of ANBL
- Mon., 9 – Political Panel
- Fri., 6 – Home Grown: Strawberry Hill Farm
- Fri., 6 – Clarity.fm Launch
- Fri., 6 – Pet Vet: Destructive Dogs
- Thu., 5 – Music Man: Ross Neilsen
- Thu., 5 – ATV Thefts
- Thu., 5 – Organ Donation Resources
- Wed., 4 – Fredericton Occupiers Evicted
- Wed., 4 – Travel Guide: Trip Advisor
- Wed., 4 – Technology: Learning to Code
- Tue., 3 – Life As Jake: Resolutions
- Tue., 3 – Wine Guy: Bubbly
- Tue., 3 – Moncton Coupon Lady
- December 2011
- Fri., 30 – Gas Regulation Up For Review in 2012
- Fri., 30 – Studying Medicine On The Island of Saba
- Fri., 30 – Home Grown: Naturally Raised Turkeys
- Fri., 30 – Science: Best Discoveries of 2011
- Thu., 29 – Travel Guide: Jamaica and River Cruises
- Thu., 29 – Rare Bullocks Oriole in Hampton
- Thu., 29 – Kidney Donation Couple: Part 1
- Fri., 23 – Shift's First Annual Hallelujah Chorus
- Fri., 23 – "No Man In Christmas" - Missy Gaudet
- Fri., 23 – Pet Vet: Pet Safe Christmas
- Thu., 22 – A Christmas Story
- Thu., 22 – Speaker's 'Study Trip'
- Thu., 22 – Music Man: Downloadable Christmas
- Thu., 22 – Business: A Look Back at 2011
- Wed., 21 – UNB Chorale Performance!
- Wed., 21 – Push for Tepper's Release
- Wed., 21 – Travel Guide: Seasonal Travel Advice
- Tue., 20 – Gifts for Big Industry
- Tue., 20 – Made in New Brunswick: Sparta Innovations
- Tue., 20 – Just Sayin': Not
- Tue., 20 – House Doctor: The Year in Medicine
- Mon., 19 – Wine Guy: Consumable Gifts
- Fri., 16 – Home Grown: Brighton Botanicals
- Fri., 16 – Lepreau Spill
- Fri., 16 – Science: No Visions of Sugarplums!
- Thu., 15 – Homemade Gifts Stolen
- Thu., 15 – Music Man: Stephanie Mainville
- Thu., 15 – Business: Lower Food Prices?
- Wed., 14 – December Flood Anniversary
- Wed., 14 – Homes for Attawapiskat
- Wed., 14 – Travel Guide: Utah
- Wed., 14 – Technology: Holiday Gadget Guide
- Tue., 13 – Fredericton Ladies Choir!
- Tue., 13 – Saint John High School Concert Choir
- Tue., 13 – Potash Development
- Tue., 13 – House Doctor: Don't Collapse Near Hospital!
- Mon., 12 – NB Government Breaks Natural Gas Agreement
- Mon., 12 – Life as Jake: Christmas Diet?
- Mon., 12 – Wine Guy: Eggnog
- Fri., 9 – Christmas Lights Extravaganza
- Fri., 9 – Home Grown: Bite By Michelle's Christmas
- Fri., 9 – Omnibid Technology
- Fri., 9 – Science: Cab Drivers Have Big Brains!
- Fri., 9 – Pet Vet: No Pets for Christmas!
- Thu., 8 – Connecting the Dots
- Thu., 8 – No Charges Against Windsor
- Thu., 8 – Dieppe Water Woes
- Thu., 8 – Music Man: Dave Gunning's Christmas Too
- Wed., 7 – Three Choirs Unite!
- Tue., 6 – Just Sayin': Ish
- Mon., 5 – Political Panel
- Mon., 5 – Life As Jake: Christmas Gift-Giving
- Mon., 5 – HST Changes?
- Fri., 2 – Home Grown: Fundy North Fishermen
- Fri., 2 – Lepreau License
- Fri., 2 – Science: Monarch Migration
- Thu., 1 – Shale Gas Protest Song
- Thu., 1 – Fractured Future: Shale Gas Hopes
- Thu., 1 – Music Man: Brent Mason
- Thu., 1 – Business: Job Prospects
- November 2011
- Wed., 30 – Scientists Disagree on Shale Gas Risk
- Wed., 30 – Kijiji Ad Writer Refects on Wild Ride
- Wed., 30 – Travel Guide: American Airlines
- Tue., 29 – Fractured Future: "Drilling Down"
- Tue., 29 – Peer Support for Adoptive Parents
- Tue., 29 – House Doctor: Prescription Drug Addiction
- Mon., 28 – Wine Guy: New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
- Mon., 28 – Life as Jake: Buying a Snowblower
- Mon., 28 – Political Panel: The Speech from the Throne
- Fri., 25 – Moncton Man's Snowblower Ad Goes Viral
- Fri., 25 – Home Grown: Brewed Awakenings
- Fri., 25 – Pet Vet: Diagnostics
- Fri., 25 – Business: The Control Freak Boss
- Fri., 25 – Travel Guide: Cruise or Coach?
- Fri., 25 – Technology: The Stop Online Piracy Act
- Tue., 22 – Just Sayin': My Bad
- Tue., 22 – Made in New Brunswick: Soricimed Biopharma
- Mon., 21 – Wine Guy: New Zealand Pinot Noir
- Mon., 21 – Life as Jake: Keeping the Firewood Dry
- Fri., 18 – Remembering Brian Dalzell
- Fri., 18 – Home Grown: The Happy Hopyard!
- Fri., 18 – Pet Vet: Thyroid Disease
- Fri., 18 – Business: Why Smart CEOs Make Dumb Decisions
- Wed., 16 – Farmer Shocked When Cow has Triplets!
- Wed., 16 – Travel Guide: Couples Resorts and Deals!
- Tue., 15 – Cover Me Canada Runner-Up Melanie Morgan!
- Tue., 15 – House Doctor: Palliative Care in the ER
- Fri., 11 – Record Profits at NB Power
- Fri., 11 – Home Grown: Leah Anstis of Buy Local NB
- Fri., 11 – Science: Simple Chemistry Cracks Spy Code
- Thu., 10 – Music Man: Meaghan Smith's "It Snowed"
- Thu., 10 – Business: Smart Christmas Shopping
- Wed., 9 – Technology: Tele-Presence Robots?
- Tue., 8 – Just Sayin': OMG
- Mon., 7 – Wine Guy: World Wine and Food Expo
- Fri., 4 – Recipe to Riches Winner John Grass
- Fri., 4 – Home Grown: Gagetown Fruit Farm
- Fri., 4 – Pet Vet: Puppy Mills
- Thu., 3 – Music Man: The Once
- Thu., 3 – Business: Online Investment Fraud
- Wed., 2 – Life In Prison For Double Murder
- Wed., 2 – Technology: Open Margin
- Tue., 1 – NB Home Chef Makes Food Network Debut
- Tue., 1 – House Doctor: HPV Vaccine for Boys?
- October 2011
- Mon., 31 – Greener Power From Big Business for a Price
- Mon., 31 – Wine Guy: Something Dark, and a Little Scary
- Mon., 31 – Life as Jake: Buyer Flyer
- Fri., 28 – Home Grown: Speerville
- Fri., 28 – Grandson of Lord Beaverbrook Speaks Out
- Fri., 28 – Energy Policy a Subsidy for Big Business?
- Thu., 27 – Music Man: Moncton's Plan B
- Wed., 26 – Travel Guide: A Bunch of Deals
- Tue., 25 – Just Sayin': Hey!
- Mon., 24 – NB Author Writes Book about Sable Island
- Mon., 24 – Wine Guy: World Wine Expo Preview
- Fri., 21 – Home Grown: Real Food Connections
- Fri., 21 – Science: The Murderous Milky Way
- Fri., 21 – Pet Vet: Fall, Fleas and Hunting Season
- Thu., 20 – Windsor Energy CEO Has Choice Words for NB
- Thu., 20 – Music Man: Music NB and Penny Blacks
- Wed., 19 – Travel Guide: The Rock
- Wed., 19 – Technology: The Golden Age of Complaining
- Wed., 19 – Baker Brook Deals with Teen's Death
- Tue., 18 – Speaking Out Against Illegal Deer Farms
- Tue., 18 – Rothesay Mom Returns from 'Talent' Audition
- Tue., 18 – Made in New Brunswick: Loogaroo
- Tue., 18 – Moncton SPCA Director Loses Pups
- Tue., 18 – House Doctor: 'Annoying' Patients
- Mon., 17 – If It's Broke, Fix It: Liberal Renewal
- Mon., 17 – Life As Jake: First Job
- Mon., 17 – Wine Guy: Defending the Much Maligned Merlot
- Fri., 14 – Home Grown: Savour in St. Andrews
- Fri., 14 – Kiss My Face Originator Shares his Story
- Fri., 14 – Science: The Sound of Weather
- Fri., 14 – McAdam Station Features Art of Cameron King
- Fri., 14 – Music Man: Music NB Awards!
- Fri., 14 – Business: Wherego My Dividends?
- Wed., 12 – Roadsworth In Fredericton
- Wed., 12 – Technology: Digital Locks?
- Tue., 11 – Teen Suffering from Depression Speaks Out
- Tue., 11 – Wine Guy: Richibucto River Estates
- Tue., 11 – Life As Jake: Living Dog-Free
- Fri., 7 – Science: Turkey Tires Me Out!
- Fri., 7 – Pet Vet: Cuts and Scrapes
- Thu., 6 – Music Man: The Good Brothers
- Thu., 6 – Business: Stock Market Woes
- Wed., 5 – Technology: Apple's iPhone 4-S
- Wed., 5 – Travel Guide: Britain
- Wed., 5 – French Music: Marijosee
- Tue., 4 – Laura Calder: Dinner Chez Moi
- Mon., 3 – Political Panel: Alward's First Year
- Mon., 3 – Wine Guy: Port of Wines
- Mon., 3 – Life As Jake: Money Pit
- September 2011
- Fri., 30 – Home Grown: Bite By Michelle
- Fri., 30 – A Cut Cable Cuts Phone Service to Much of NB
- Fri., 30 – Science: The Ig Nobel Awards
- Fri., 30 – Pet Vet: Dealing With Allergies
- Thu., 29 – Mike Ferguson Goes to Ottawa
- Thu., 29 – Music Man: Lovestorm
- Wed., 28 – Moncton Immigrant Starts Karaoke Cab Company
- Wed., 28 – Travel Guide: Taking the Whole Family
- Tue., 27 – New album from Jim Cuddy: Skyscraper Soul
- Tue., 27 – Trouble at the Saint John Jail
- Mon., 26 – Wine Guy: Sipping Rum in NYC
- Fri., 23 – Home Grown: Rose Doucet Eats Local
- Fri., 23 – Pet Vet: Diabetic Pets
- Fri., 23 – Science: The Trouble with Space Junk
- Thu., 22 – Author Wayne Johnston
- Thu., 22 – Use Of Government Aircraft Questioned
- Thu., 22 – Music Man: David Myles
- Wed., 21 – Technology: "Lawful Access"
- Wed., 21 – Travel Guide: New Flights and a Deal
- Wed., 21 – French Music: Galaxie
- Tue., 20 – "Shine" by Keith Urban
- Tue., 20 – NB Fan Gets Handmade Guitar to Country Idol
- Tue., 20 – Made in New Brunswick: Zap Tap
- Tue., 20 – Life as Jake: Special Gift for Dad
- Tue., 20 – Wine Guy: Craft Beer!
- Wed., 14 – Mean What I Say - 24 Pesos
- Wed., 14 – Cybersex Defined By UNB PhD Student
- Tue., 13 – Jack MacDougall Leaves As Green Leader
- Mon., 12 – Political Panel
- Mon., 12 – Wine Guy: On Bubblies
- Mon., 12 – Life As Jake
- Fri., 9 – Big Blues Contest Continues!
- Thu., 8 – Come See Shift and 24 Pesos at Harvest!
- Thu., 8 – Music Man: Gypsophilia
- Wed., 7 – Travel Guide: Cash for Baggage
- Tue., 6 – Huge Harvest Jazz and Blues Contest!
- Tue., 6 – Car Guy: Off-Roading in an Iltis!
- Tue., 6 – Wine Guy: Pinot Noir
- Fri., 2 – Pet Vet: Sensitive Kitties
- Thu., 1 – Music Man: Peter Elkas
- August 2011
- Wed., 31 – Arka Teks Song to be in "Rookie Blue"
- Wed., 31 – Travel Guide: Disney Deals
- Tue., 30 – Andy Brown Song Featured on "Rookie Blue"
- Mon., 29 – Wine Guy: Canadian Wine Awards in NS
- Thu., 25 – Music Man: Jane Ehrhardt
- Wed., 24 – Travel Guide: Better Deal for US Passengers
- Tue., 23 – Remembering Jack Layton: Elizabeth Weir
- Tue., 23 – Remembering Jack Layton: Yvon Godin
- Tue., 23 – Made in NB: Investing in Local Businesses
- Mon., 22 – The Fascinating World of Dragonflies
- Mon., 22 – Car Guy: The Pros and Cons of the Car Alarm
- Thu., 18 – NB Dancer Makes the Top 10 on National Show
- Thu., 18 – Great White Shark Confirmed in Bay of Fundy
- Thu., 18 – French Music: Bois Joli
- Thu., 18 – Music Man: Levon Helm
- Thu., 18 – Travel Guide: West Jet
- Mon., 1 – Shift's Travel Guide: Ellen Tucker
- April 2011
- Thu., 14 – Shift Listener Pics
- February 2010
- Thu., 4 – Pet Vet
- Thu., 4 – Sommelier
- Thu., 4 – Shift Travel
- Thu., 4 – Jake The Car guy
- Thu., 4 – Shift Chef



