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Election polls showing a tight race

Éric Grenier is a senior writer and the CBC's polls analyst in Ottawa.

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Mud City Music Festival kicks off in Moncton

Manager Xavier Leger talks about the highlights in the fifth annual music festival.

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A new survey says many Canadians are struggling with debt

Personal finance columnist Dan Noel is concerned that many Canadians have few savings and are finding their debt overwhelming.

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Teachers association says many New Brunswick classrooms are in crisis

Rick Cuming, president of the New Brunswick Teachers Association, says schools need more assistants and resources, along with more alternative locations for students who act out in regular classrooms.

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The Albert Street tent site isn't the only homeless camp in Moncton

Division chief for fire prevention Charles LeBlanc takes reporter Vanessa Blanch along for his daily rounds to various tent sites in the city.

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Province ends 30-year-old doctor billing system in effort to deal with physician shortage

Physician billing numbers were introduced in 1992 as a way to control how many physicians could practice in the province. Anthony Knight, CEO of the New Brunswick Medical Society, explains why they became a hurdle.

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Students with indigenous backgrounds talk about importance of Orange Shirt Day.

MHS students Christopher Power, Fred Ouellette, Emma Leger and Madison Spencer say their indigenous heritage is an important part of who they are.

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The story of a young woman whose death shocked and galvanized her community

Nearly 70 people in New Brunswick have died by suicide this year. Reporter Rachel Cave brings us the story of Maddy Murphy and the people she left behind.

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Students strike to draw attention to climate change

14-year-old Quinn MacAskill is one of the students leading a walk in Sackville.

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Education Minister Dominic Cardy says districts won't get more money for teaching assistants

The Anglophone East School District says there is a 2-million dollar shortfall for educational assistants. Education minister Dominic Cardy says more training, not money, is needed to address the challenge.

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Bessborough School students address bullying with new mural

Elementary school students are working with artist Katie Doiron to create a mural promoting kindness and well being.

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Homeless shelter copes with extra guests as tent city is shutdown

Shelters in Moncton are reaching capacity now that homeless campers have been told to pack up. Cal Maskery is the founder and director of Harvest House Atlantic.

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The province's only pediatric opthalmologist is leaving

Dr. Erica Doucet is closing her Moncton practice in November. Parents of patients say that leaves them with fewer options.

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Election analysts share thoughts on the campaign so far

Jamie Gillies is a political scientist and professor of communications and public policy at St. Thomas University in Fredericton. Mario Levesque teaches in the politics and international relations department at Mount Allison University.

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Students encourage other young people to get informed and vote

Nicolette Belliveau created a Facebook post to share some suggestions and links for resources she finds helpful. NBCC student Becky Cole is one of those seeking information before voting day.

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Ty Raveen carries his father's legacy

As illusionist Ty Raveen gets set for a show in Moncton, he reflects on his famous father and growing up on the road.

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Life inside Moncton's tent city

As people are evicted from the city-owned land where they were tenting, a documentary film about the encampment is set to screen at the Shediac Film Festival.

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Experts say that up to one third of breast cancer cases could be prevented by lifestyle changes

House doctor Raj Bhardwaj says genetics play a smaller role in cancer risk than we think.

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Homeless shelters gear up as tent city is shut down

Cal Maskery is the executive director of Harvest House, one of Moncton's homeless shelters.

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Where will Moncton's tent city campers go?

Isabelle LeBlanc is director of communications for the City of Moncton. Trevor Goodwin is the director of the YMCA's ReConnect Street Intervention Program.

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Symphony New Brunswick searches for a new music director

Jennifer Grant, the general manager of Symphony New Brunswick, explains what it takes to find a new conductor.

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District Education Council wants more money for educational assistants

The District Education Council for the Anglophone East School District says there is a 2-million dollar shortfall to pay for educational assistants. Gregg Ingersoll is the superintendent.

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Bob Osborne takes your gardening questions

Cornhill Nursery owner Bob Osborne tackles topics ranging from growing cannabis to planting raspberry canes.

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Indo-Canadian comedian weighs in on Trudeau's blackface scandal

Ahead of a show in Moncton, Sugar Sammy offers his thoughts on photos of Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau in blackface.

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Riverview marks third annual Becca Schofield Day of Kindness

Executive Director of the Riverview Arts Centre, Julie Hopkins, plans a concert and fundraiser. Kindergarten teacher, Sue Barclay Gallant, talks about Becca's impact on the community.

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Justin Trudeau apologized, but did it go far enough?

El Jones is a poet, activist and sociology professor in Halifax at St Mary's and Mount Saint Vincent universities. Manju Varma is an immigrant and a researcher in the area of diversity and inclusion

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What will it take to improve the treatment New Brunswick offers to people struggling with addiction?

A New Brunswick doctor says bureaucracy is getting in the way of effective treatment for people with addiction.

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A Moncton woman searches for family in the Bahamas

Bovena Tucker hasn't heard from her husband and three adult children since Hurricane Dorian struck their home two weeks ago.

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Moncton city councillor raising awareness of little-known cancer

Councillor Shawn Crossman was diagnosed last year with multiple myeloma, a cancer of the plasma cells.

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Activists still waiting for findings of an investigation into police conduct during 2013 anti-shale gas protests

The independent Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP investigated complaints about police conduct during the protests. Denise Melanson speaks for the New Brunswick Anti-Shale Gas Alliance of New Brusnwick.

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Downton Abbey comes to theatres

As the Downton Abbey movie hits the big screen in Moncton tomorrow night, etiquette consultant and certified butler John Robertson reviews the manners and customs of the Crawley household.

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Moncton woman who survived overdose calls for better treatment programs

A 21-year-old Moncton woman is warning young people how easy it is to overdose and she's calling on the government to improve treatment for people who are addicted.

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Moncton company buys several downtown properties

The Ashford Group purchased a large piece of land between Main Street and Assumption Boulevard.

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RCMP members are suing over 2014 shootings

Officers allege they suffered psychological trauma because of the force's failure to properly equip them to respond to an active shooter.

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How will Maxime Bernier's presence change the debates?

Jamie Gillies is a political scientist and professor of communications and public policy at St. Thomas University. Mario Levesque teaches in the politics and international relations department at Mount Allison University.

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Experts preparing for flu season

House doctor Raj Bhardwaj explains what health officials are doing to get ready for the flu season and why you should get a flu shot.

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Moncton officials say millions in flood mitigation worked

Flooded basements in Moncton no longer a major problem thanks to a $70 million investment.

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Marshal Button reflects on life growing up in northern New Brunswick

Marshall Button heads to Sackville's Fall Fair for a new show featuring his north shore philisopher, Lucien.

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School of Nursing Alumni leaders set to retire

Moncton Hospital School of Nursing Alumni president and first vice-president, Phylis Porter and Lois Scott, organized community events for decades.

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Cornhill Nursery's Bob Osborne takes gardening questions

With fall in the air, Bob Osborne takes questions on late season trimming and frost protection.

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Owen's Art Gallery in Sackville hosts a show about movement and disability

In one of its biggest shows ever, The Owens Art Gallery in Sackville is showcasing work by artists from around the world.

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Shediac Bay Yacht Club will re-open next year, despite storm damage

Gerry O'Brien of the Shediac Bay Yacht Club says members met to talk about replacing the docks that were destroyed by post-tropical storm Dorian.

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One year in, has cannabis legalization been a success?

Criminology professor Michael Boudreau is studying how legalization has affected the black market.

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People who got legionnaires disease want answers

Sixteen people in Moncton became sick with legionnaires disease this summer. They want to know the source of the outbreak.

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A former hospital security guard says better training is needed

Martin Moir, a former security professional, offers his suggestions to make hospitals safer for staff and patients.

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Who's been setting fires in Campbellton?

Chief fire investigator Jeffrey Cross says there have been more than 30 structure fires since the beginning of 2018.

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Who can you trust when it comes to renovating your home?

Claudia Simmonds of the Canadian Home Builders Association is calling on the province to set up a registry of certified contractors.

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Moncton teen aims for the Olympics

High school student Abbie Morrison is a skater, football player, rugby player and cheerleader.

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Federal election campaign gets underway

We check in with Jamie Gillies, professor of communications and public policy at Saint Thomas University, and Mario Levesque, associate professor of politics and international relations at Mount Allison University.

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Parents jailed for not providing care to kids granted parole

The parents who were jailed in 2016 for not providing basic care to their kids are getting visitation rights. Reporter Rachel Cave has been following the story.

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Treating high blood pressure might be good for your brain

Research presented a recent meeting of the American Heart Association suggests treating high blood pressure might help reduce risk of developing dementia later in life. House Doctor Raj Bhardwaj explains why.

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Think you're bad at math? Try having more confidence, say researchers.

Researchers have found that a lack of confidence can undercut the benefits of good math skills. Vanessa Vakharia, author of Math Hacks, explains why confidence is so important.

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Doctors raise concerns about workplace safety

Dr Serge Melanson, the president of the New Brunswick Medical Society, says threats to safety are becoming routine in hospitals.

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Nurses says lack of security making hospitals unsafe

Paula Doucet, president of the nurses union, says violent incidents are on the rise.

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A unique women's art collective opens exhibit in Sackville

Members of the art collective Les B'old Hags drop in to discuss their exhibit called As The Crow Flies.

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Vitilaté health network makes changes following death of Martin Michaud

Gilles Lanteigne, CEO of the Vitilaté health network, says officials looked at protocols after the death of a patient.

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Dorian cut off access to Point-Du-Chêne over the weekend

Point Du Chene resident Tara Gratke became trapped in her home at the height of the storm.

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Campers at Murray Beach Provincial Park experience the brunt of the storm

Shelley Mallery works at the park at Murray Beach Provincial Park and Allen Bard is director of Parks and Attractions for the province.

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Dorian damages a Moncton food bank

Don Ayer, manager of the Second Mile Food Bank, says volunteers are busy cleaning up after the storm damaged the building.

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Apple orchards took a hit over the weekend

Robert Bourgeois, the owner of Verger Belliveau Orchard, says dozens of trees were damaged and fruit was knocked down.

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Emergency Measures Organization mops up after storm

Jeffrey Downey of New Brunswick's Emergency Measures Organization says New Brunswickers are still being impacted by the weekend storm.

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Marina in Shediac damaged by storm

Gerry O'Brien, manager of the Shediac Bay Yacht Club, describes extensive damage to boats and docks.

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Tent city residents weather the storm

Trevor Goodwin is the director of the YMCA's ReConnect Street Intervention Program. He was at Moncton's tent city after the weekend storm.

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Students enjoy the fruits of fall in community garden

It's harvest season at Beaverbrook School's community garden. The CBC's Vanessa Blanch dropped by to talk to students and teachers.

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Some NDP 'defectors' say they never agreed to join Greens

David Coon, leader of the province's Green party, apologizes over misstep.

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Marathon to go ahead, despite storm

Lindsay Laltoo is one of the organizers of the Resurgo Marathon.

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Moncton prepares for Dorian

Conrad Landry is fire chief and director of emergency measures for the city.

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No highs for cannabis sales in NB

Michael Armstrong, professor in the Goodman School of Business at Brock University, has been tracking cannabis revenues and sales in New Brunswick.

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An insect has been named after a Sackville zoologist

Zoologist John Klymko explains how he got a flower fly named after him.

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ATV Federation says more enforcement needed

The president of the New Brunswick ATV Federation, Roger Daigle, addresses the problem of riders damaging campsites near the Fundy Footpath.

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Former NDP candidates defect to the Greens

With more than a dozen provincial NDP members joining the greens, politics professor Mario Levesque explains what it means for both parties.

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School routines can present a variety of health challenges

House doctor Raj Bhardwaj drops by to talk about making a healthy transition back to school.

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Hikers and ATVers are at odds on the Fundy Footpath

Marc Leger, the trailmaster for the Fundy Footpath, says ATV riders are ruining campsites.

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Back to School

Anglophone East Superintendent Gregg Ingersoll stops by to talk about changes and challenges in the classrom this year.

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Help for rural seniors

Pam Van Egmond helps run a new program that allows rural seniors to stay in their own homes longer.

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Pitching for a pro soccer team in Moncton

Taha Maarous and Gareth Mitton want to bring a Canadian Premier League team to Moncton.

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Back to school advice from Pickle Planet

Jenna Morton, the founder of Pickle Planet Moncton, says back-to-school time doesn't need to be stressful or expensive.

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Behind the scenes with the tigers at zoo

Jonna Brewer takes a look at the care the tigers receive at the Magnetic Hill Zoo.

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Ensemble Moncton calls for an overdose prevention site

Debby Warren is the executive director of Ensemble, the organization formerly called AIDS Moncton.

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Riverview man finds a new lease on life

After living with kidney disease for 27 years, Dan McLaughlin got matched to a donor.

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Moncton gears up for Pride Parade

Greater Moncton's River of Pride festival wraps up this weekend. Diane Doiron is the 2019 pride week grand marshal and Charles MacDougall is project coordinator for River of Pride.

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New Brunswick's child and youth advocate stands up for mandatory vaccinations

Child and youth advocate Norm Bosse says kids have the right to grow up protected from infectious disease.

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Is vaping safer than smoking?

House doctor Raj Bhardwaj explains why vaping may by tied to a spike in lung disease cases in the United States.

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A Moncton chimney sweep heads off to an international meeting of people in the trade

Patrick Cormier is going to Italy where he'll join 1,500 chimney sweeps from all over the world.

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Clash of views over mandatory vaccines in first day of hearings

Tensions were high as a California based anti-vaccination doctor presented his views to a committee of New Brunswick MLAs considering mandatory vaccinations for children attending public school.

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Using civil disobedience to bring attention to the climate crisis

Extinction Rebellion is a global movement calling on people to take action against climate change, often through civil disobedience. Doug Swain of Parkindale organized a meeting for local activists.

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Moncton tent city not permanent solution

A tent city isn't a long-term answer to solve homelessness according to members of Moncton city council. With delays in the opening of a new shelter, council and staff discuss alternatives.

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Housing first proven solution to homelessness

Tim Aubrey of University of Ottawa shares more findings from the At Home/Chez Soi research project that began in 2008. It shows rent subsidies and intense support can help homeless people who are struggling with mental illness to find a home quickly.

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Remembering Squadron Leader John Hart

John Hart, the last surviving Canadian pilot who fought in the Battle of Britain, died recently at the age of 102. Hart was born in Sackville, N.B. in 1916. James Upham of Resurgo Place tells us more about his life and his accomplishments.

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Volunteers picking up needles

After finding discarded needles in her neighbourhood, Denise Ouellette started a non-profit group called Needle Awareness. Volunteers are now partnering with the City of Moncton to offer quick and safe disposal of a growing number of used needles.

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Citizens on Patrol

Codiac RCMP share tips for West End residents worried about property crime.

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Bob Osborne takes gardening questions

Bob Osborne from Cornhill Nursery takes calls on replanting strawberries, identifying an unknown weed and more

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Possible new immunization policy

Hearings begin today as New Brunswick's education minister fights for the authority to make vaccinations mandatory for students.

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Face to face with a lion at the Magnetic Hill Zoo

Jonna Brewer continues her summer tour of the zoo with a peek at the lion exhibit.

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Three more people have contracted Legionnaires disease in Moncton.

Dr. Yves Léger, the regional medical officer of health, explains the cause of the outbreak.

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Oxford's sinkhole can't be fixed

Geological study of ground in Oxford has concluded the sinkhole there can't be fixed and more might open up. Robert Moores is with the Lions Club and Rachel Jones is the CAO of the town.

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Delivering goods the old-fashioned way

Apple and cider producer Robert Bourgeois is loading up a scow and bringing his product to Moncton on the Petitcodiac River.

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Economic forum wraps up at the Congres Mondial Acadien

Entrepreneurs and business leaders have spent the last two days talking about economic opportunities. Thomas Raffy, the director general of the Conseil Économique du Nouveau-Brunswick, was among them.

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How can doctors help parents talk to their teens about sex, drugs & alcohol?

House doctor Raj Bhardwaj explains the role doctors can play in talking to teens about important issues.

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Has football fever hit Moncton yet?

Moncton hosts a CFL game between the Montreal Allouettes and Toronto Argonauts on Sunday. Anthony LeBlanc is a partner with Schooners Sports & Entertainment, the company that helped bring the game here.

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time hits the stage in Moncton

JB Vanier is the director and Teagan Anderson is one of the lead actors.

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McLaughlin Road getting busier thanks to new Costco

Jason Meldrum was in an accident last week at McLaughlin Road and Granite Drive. He says it might be time for traffic lights in a previously rural-feeling neighbourhood.

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The CFL comes to Moncton, but is anyone paying attention?

The Montreal Alouettes will face off against the Toronto Argonauts in the staduim at l'Universite de Moncton this Sunday. Wray Dunn and Andy Jardin host the "First Down Sports Podcast"

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What do more delays for the Albert Street shelter mean for people living on the street?

Lisa Ryan is community development coordinator for the Greater Moncton Homelessness Steering Committee.

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New West End residents meet to discuss crime

Blair Lawrence and Charles Legér are councilors for Ward 2 in Moncton. They've invited residents to a meeting to discuss property crime.

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New Moncton homeless shelter faces more delays

House of Nazareth announced in May it would open a 120-bed shelter on Albert Street. But, as city council heard Monday night, that shelter still doesn't have an opening date.

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Former MP reflects on state of New Brunswick NDP

Yvon Godin, the former NDP MP for Acadie-Bathurst, says the party needs to do more to appeal to New Brunswickers.

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Bob Osborne takes gardening questions

Cornhill Nursery owner Bob Osborne answers questions about moving a bush, a mulberry tree damaged by frost, when to apply lime and more.

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Councillor says close calls routine at Riverview intersection

Riverview Councillor Lana Hansen witnessed a close call at an intersection with a history of bad accidents.

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RCMP faces lawsuit over sexual assault

A woman who works at the Richibucto RCMP detachment is suing following an alleged sexual assault. Reporter Karissa Donkin has been looking into the story.

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Photographer attacked in downtown Moncton

Maurice Henri fought off a would-be thief who tried to take his camera.

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New Brunswick women were coerced into giving up their babies

Last year, a Senate Committee called on the Government of Canada to acknowledge that thousands of women were mistreated in maternity homes that received federal funding in the post-war years. Reporter Rachel Cave has been speaking to some of the women who gave birth in those homes.

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Markets are down, but don't panic

Personal finance watcher Dan Noel says it's not the time to sell, despite this week's market drop. Dan is a portfolio manager with Wyverstone Capitol and I-A Securities in Moncton.

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Pleasure boats spotted on Petitcodiac

Daniel LeBlanc, the Petitcodiac's first Riverkeeper, says boats should be a more common site.

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Broussard family members come from around the world for reunion

Reporter Kate Letterick drops by the reunion and meets organizer Alan Joseph Broussard and visitor from Louisianna Donald Joseph Arceneaux.

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Acadian deportation gets a Heritage Minute

Paul Aucoin is the producer and composer of a new Heritage Minute about the deportation of thousands of Acadians.

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Local Acadians on identity to bilingualism

Maurice Basque is a historian at the Insitute of Acadian Studies at l'Universite de Moncton. Frances LeBlanc is chair of the coalition for pay equity in New Brunswick. And Eric Dow is with the Societe des Acadians du Nouveau Brunswick.

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Mount Allison professor aims to make museums more accessible

Janine Rogers has partnered with ABC Life Literacy Canada to make museums easier to navigate for people with low literacy.

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The benefits of saying "Hello"

A campaign called "Hello My Name Is" aims to encourage doctors to provide more person-centred care. Our House Doctor, Raj Bhardwaj, explains why it's important.

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Does New Brunswick need an educational resource strategy?

As schools gear up for September, Anglophone East superintendent Gregg Ingersoll talks about the impacts of New Brunswick's teacher shortage.

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Adoption in New Brunswick comes with a few legal issues

In her latest Family Matters column, lawyer Sheila Cameron takes on the legal issues surrounding the adoption of a child.

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Bob Osborne takes gardening questions

Bob Osborne from Cornhill Nursery takes calls on selecting cherry trees, a mouldy looking begonia, a plum tree that's losing its leaves and more.

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A couple who came to Sackville as refugees are facing challenges bringing loved ones to Canada

Three years ago, Nezar Hussein came to Canada as a refugee, with his wife and baby. He told reporter Tori Weldon about the challenges of reuniting with his brother.

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Dragon boaters head to Mirimichi

Joanne Belliveau is a cancer survivor from Barachois and Susan O'Neill is a support paddler from Shediac. They are co-presidents of 'tit Bateau Breast Cancer Survivor Dragon Boat Team.

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New Brunswick-trained nurses can't always find work

Some graduates of nursing programs say they're having a hard time getting permanent jobs in New Brunswick. Geri Geldart is the Chief Nursing Officer and Vice-President of Clinical Services at Horizon Health.

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Jalapeno Papa wins at Gala de la Chanson in Caraquet.

Nova Scotia electronic musician Jalapeno Papa took home the big prize at the Gala de la Chanson competition in Caraquet. Radio-Canada's Anne-Marie Parenteau was there.

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Opening of homeless shelter in Moncton delayed

A new homeless shelter was supposed to open early this month in Moncton, but things are running a bit behind. Jean Dubé is executive director of House of Nazareth.

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The inaugural Essence NB Festival is happening in Kent County

Ste Marie de Kent will host the first annual Essence NB festival beginning Friday. Olivier Weil is a spokesperson for the event.

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Concert goers ready for country show at Magnetic Hill

Andre Cormier offers some some tips if you're heading to the concert. He's a communications officer for the City of Moncton.

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Drivers who are blind race cars for charity

Visually impaired drivers are getting behind the wheel for a unique race this weekend. It's a fundraiser for the Mira Atlantic Foundation. Blondine Arseneau is co-ordinator for the Foundation and Nathalie Fougere is one of the race drivers.

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Bringing more people outdoors

The Nature Conservancy of Canada has developed a new program in an effort to get more "indoor people" outside this summer. Paula Noel is the New Brunswick program director.

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A recent study calls for frailty to be looked at as a medical condition

House doctor Raj Bhardwaj explains why some researchers are calling for frailty to be treated as a standalone medical condition rather than a byproduct of the aging process.

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Non-profit groups in Moncton step up to help gather school supplies.

Headstart Moncton is preparing for its annual school supply drive. Mary O'Donnell is the executive director.

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Making Moncton more bike friendly

Krysta Cowling and Antoine Zboralski are active transportation advocates. They reflect on bike thefts in the city and finding ways to improve cycling infrastructure.

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Bob Osborne takes gardening questions

Bob Osborne from Cornhill Nursery takes questions on potato bugs, plum trees, oak trees and more.

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What will it take to implement Canada's national dementia strategy?

Dr. Samir Dinha is director of geriatrics with Sinai Health Systems in Toronto. He says Canada's dementia strategy needs "sustained political will, adequate funding, measurable targets and a commitment from all Canadians to achieve its goals."

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A Dorchester home is literally a man's castle

Reporter Tori Weldon stopped by and met Lenny and Francois Comeau to find out why they've spent decades converting an old house into a DIY castle.

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A special 90th birthday

Avid swimmer Murray Ross turns 90 years old on August 3rd. To celebrate, 90 people will jump off the wharf at Pointe-du-Chene in his honour.

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NB ombud explains what's changed since patient death

The death of Martin Michaud at the Restigouche Hospital Centre came just days after a report from Ombud Charles Murray cited inadequate patient care at the facility. We reached Charles Murray for an update and reaction to the family's story.

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Michaud family speaks out

38-year-old Martin Michaud took his own life while staying at the Restigouche Hospital Centre earlier this year. Rosemonde Godin is Martin's mother, Marie-Hélène Michaud is his sister and Marc-André Michaud is his brother.

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Death of Martin Michaud leaves unanswered questions

Six months after 38-year-old Martin Michaud died at the Restigouche Hospital Centre, family members are reflecting on what happened. Roland Michaud is Martin's father.

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Fort Folly First Nation is bringing Mi'kmaq cultural practices back to the community

CBC's Tori Weldon stopped by Fort Folly's community celebration.

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Beavers cause flooding on Dobson Trail

Marc Leger is the trail master of the Fundy Footpath for the Fundy Hiking Trails Association. He's working on solving chronic flooding on the Dobson Trail.

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New Brunswick Green Party leader David Coon responds to Fraser Institute report

A new report from the Fraser Institute says wind and solar power are costing governments a lot of money -- and not cutting down on greenhouse gas emissions. David Coon, leader of the Green Party in New Brunswick, disagrees.

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How critical is New Brunswick's shortage of nurses?

New Brunswick nurses union president Paula Doucet wants to find ways to keep newly trained nurses in this province.

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Are you really supposed to put ice on a sprained ankle or wrist?

This week, our house doctor, Raj Bhardwaj, is here with some guidance for treatment of sprains and muscle aches.

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A new report on renewable energy says not all jurisidictions in Canada are getting it right

A new report by the Fraser Institute looks at generating electricity in Canada from wind and sunlight. Pierre Desrochers is a co-author.

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Three accomplished fiddlers come together in new group

Fiddlers Samantha Robichaud and Christine Melanson are members of the new trio Les Fireflies.

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Atlantic region still likely years away from getting a CFL team

As Moncton gears up to play host to another CFL game, commisioner Randy Ambrosie is in the region this week. He and Anthony LeBlanc, one of the partners behind the proposed Atlantic Schooners, talk about when a new team could be in place.

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How digital technology is changing the political landscape

Wayne Hunt teaches in the Politics and International Relations Department at Mount Allison University in Sackville. In part two of his conversation with Vanesssa Blanch, he talks about his current research.

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Bob Osborne takes gardening questions

With harvest season in full swing, Bob Osborne of Cornhill Nursery dropped by to answer questions. This week, he talks about the humid weather, the drawbacks of growing multiple varieties of apples on one tree, and thinning branches on fruit trees.

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RCMP asks residents in west end to lock up at night and report thefts

Residents in Moncton's old west end are reporting a rise in property crime. Inspector Luc Breton is the officer in charge of operations at Codiac RCMP.

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Old skateboards get a new life in Moncton

A group of Moncton skateboarders is hoping to grow the sport by handing out free used skateboards. Jon Jewett is the president of the initiative called OnBoard and Justin Allain is the owner of Working Class skate shop, where the old boards are given new life.

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Political scientist says digital technology is changing the political landscape

Wayne Hunt teaches in the Politics and International Relations Department at Mount Allison University in Sackville. He says Canadian voters will face a growing amount of misleading information in the lead up to the fall election.

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Moncton man patrols his neighbourhood at night

Residents in Moncton's old west end say property crime is on the rise. Peter Ryan has started walking the streets in the early morning hours in an effort to curb crime.

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Residents in Moncton's Old West End say property crime is rising

West end resident Dianne Reddy says her home and car have been broken into several times. More than one hundred residents voiced similar concerns at a meeting hosted by city councillor Charles Legere.

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A Moncton hockey scout climbs the ladder in the NHL

After 6 years at the NHL Scouting Bureau, Troy Dumville is going to be a full-time amateur scout with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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Auditions open for Rocky Horror Show

Later this year, audiences in Moncton will take in a live production of the Rocky Horror Show. Kim Rayworth is the managing director of the Capitol Theatre and Marshall Button is the director of the upcoming production. They explain what they're looking for in a cast.

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Riverbend Community School set to re-open

Back in March - Riverbend Community School director Rebecca Halliday announced that her dayschool was closing. Four months later, Halliday explains how she's been able to open the doors again.

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Why do colds in the summer feel so much worse than colds in the winter?

House Doctor, Raj Bhardwaj, explains how summer colds are different than winter colds.

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Why are so many whales dying this year?

As of Monday, there were eight confirmed right whale deaths in Canadian waters this year. Charles "Stormy" Mayo is the director of the North Atlantic Right Whale Ecology Program at the Center for Coastal Studies in Provincetown, MA. He's been looking into what is behind this grim turn for the endangered species.

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Behind the desk with an art conservator work at the Owen's Art Gallery

The CBC's Tori Weldon stopped by the Owen's Art Gallery to learn more about how Winnie Daley restores priceless works of art.

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Bob Osborne takes gardening questions

Cornhill Nursery's Bob Osborne took calls from listeners on topics ranging from a weedy asparagus patch to a waning plum tree

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Assembly of First Nations meets in Fredericton

Perry Belgarde, National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, explains what he wants out of the AFN's 40th annual general assembly.

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Moncton's Mosaiq Festival celebrates 15 years

What started as a party on the front lawn of Moncton City Hall has grown to a two-day festival that includes a parade, music and food at Riverfront Park. MAGMA's Frederick Hryszyn and Robert Boghen reflect on how the Mosaiq muticultural Festival has evolved.

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Roadkill research continues on Isthmus of Chignecto

The WildPaths Maritimes project needs volunteers to gather data on the animals who are hit on the highways near the border of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Paula Noel of the Nature Conservancy of Canada talks about phase two of this research.

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Shakepeare in the Park

Hub City Theatre takes a different approach to the dark tale of Shakepeare's Richard III. Performances take place Friday, July 19 to Sunday, July 21 and Thursday, July 25 to Saturday, July 27. Shows run from 6:30-9:00.

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Hatfield, my father

70-year-old John Hall is convinced he's the son of New Brunswick's longest serving premier Richard Hatfield. The CBC's Rachel Cave brings us the story.

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"It's all about rights"

Chief Roger Augustine says frustrations are running high ahead of the Assembly of First Nations 40th annual general assembly in Fredericton next week. He's the assembly's regional chief for New Brunswick and PEI.

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Safety tips for campers and hikers

Fundy Footpath trail master Marc Leger and founder of the Fundy Footpath, Alonzo Leger, share tips for staying safe while you are hiking your favourite trails.

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Sackville's community theatre opens new show

The Performers' Theatre Company presents The Velocity of Autumn July 18-21. Actor Susan Amos and stage manager Vallie Stearns Anderson stopped by the CBC studio to tell us about the production which tells the story of an elderly woman in a showdown with her family.

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The Sanctuary offers safe space for Moncton sex workers

The Sanctuary opened its doors in April and has been offering support to more than a dozen sex workers every week.

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Facebook depression?

Vanessa Blanch speaks with University of Montreal researcher Elroy Boers about depression in teenagers and the time they spend on social media.

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Rainbow crosswalks will return to downtown Moncton

Moncton city councillors voted unanimously Monday to resume painting the rainbow crosswalks.

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Premier Blaine Higgs back from premiers meeting

Premier Blaine Higgs tells Vanessa Blanch what was accomplished at the meetings in Saskatoon, and why he is still optimistic there will be a pipeline to the east.

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From Magnolia trees to blueberry bushes

On our weekly gardening phone-in Bob Osborne of Corn Hill Nursery answers audience questions.

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Mi'kmaq elder revives language through medicine

As part of our Indigenous Languages series, Rebecca Labillois takes us through the traditional medicine garden at Ugpi'Ganjig, or Eel River Bar First Nation.

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Ashes to ashes

Before Bob Osborne's mother passed away, she asked for her ashes to be buried under a bur oak tree. On this week's edition of Corn Hill Chronicles, Bob shares the story of her dying wishes.

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Palliative care patients in Campbellton shuffled around due to nursing shortage

Gilles Lanteigne, president and CEO of the Vitalité Health Network, talks about the changes made at the Campbellton Regional Hospital.

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Surprise boxes for the gibbons at the Magnetic Hill Zoo

Zoo keepers James Caan and Melanie Prince prepare surprise boxes for the gibbons.

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Moncton council to vote on rainbow crosswalks

Charles MacDougall project coordinator at River of Pide says the crosswalks should be allowed.

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Summer boredom and what you can do about it

John Eastwood a clinical psychologist and associate professor of psychology at York University shares his go-to boredom busters.

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Cape Jourimain lighthouse celebrates 150th anniversary

The newly renovated lighthouse at the Cape Jourimain Nature Centre in Bayfield will be open to the public throughout the weekend.

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Threats to residents of Moncton's "Tent City"

The City of Moncton restricts access to the camp for the safety of the people living there following threats online and at the site. Advocates for the homelessTrevor Goodwin and Lisa Ryan explain.

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Moncton's new homeless shelter on track

The new damp/dry shelter is expected to open the beginning of August. Jean Dubé is the executive director of House of Nazareth, the charity that will operate the facility.

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New documentary tells stories from Moncton's tent city

Film director Colleen Furlotte and Humanity Project founder Charles Burrell talk about the new documentary "Tent City"

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A family law specialist talks best practices when dealing with child support

When people go through a divorce and kids are involved, life can get complicated. Moncton family lawyer Sheila Cameron looks at questions and points of contention that can come up.

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Some wild plants in New Brunswick could cause serious health concerns

House doctor Raj Bhardwaj shares tips on what to avoid when spending time in the garden or in the woods.

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New details emerge about the 2011 prison death of Jeffrey Ryan

New details have been released about an internal investigation into the 2011 death of a Pocologan man, Jeffrey Ryan. Reporter Connell Smith explains what they reveal.

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Province looking for solutions to nursing shortage

Trevor Holder is New Brunswick's minister of post-secondary education, training and labour. He says the program to help licensed practical nurses become registered nurses is just one way to get more nurses working in New Brunswick.

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New Brunswick brewery makes beer with just solar and wind energy

About an hour southwest from Fredericton, "Off Grid Ales" makes beer with energy from the sun and wind. CBC's Rachel Cave paid a visit.

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Why didn't more New Brunswickers get the tornado alert on the weekend?

Martin Belanger is the director of public alerting for Pelmorex, the company that manages the national alert system.

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Anti-LGBTQ graffiti sprayed on rainbow crosswalk

Charles MacDougall, the project coordinator for River of Pride, reacts to anti-LGBTQ slurs painted on a Riverview crosswalk.

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The 5th Festival Inspire kicks off in Moncton

Executive Director Lisa Griffin goes through the highlights for the 2019 edition of Festival Inspire.

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Schools in Wales aim to train the next generation of New Brunswick nurses

Elizabeth Mason is the director of recruitment and selection for the School of Health Sciences at Bangor University and Sian Davies is the course lead adult nursing at the School of Health Sciences. They're aiming to attract New Brunswickers to their nursing programs.

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Moncton's Centennial beach pool project is behind schedule

City councillor Shawn Crossman explains why the new pool at Centennial Park hasn't been completed yet.

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Gardeners call in with questions

Bob Osborne of Cornhill Nursery solves gardening problems for listeners. This week, a mock orange shrub that won't bloom, a peonie without flowers, clearing out a mature strawberry patch and more.

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A teen facing cancer shows antique truck at Atlantic Nationals

18-year-old Jeremy Cassidy is a guest of honour at this year's Atlantic Nationals Car show. After he was diagnosed with brain cancer, he and his dad Tim started restoring a GMC pickup truck from the 1950s.

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Hot weather presents challenges to homeless population

With heat warnings in effect across the region, outreach workers are ensuring people experiencing homelessness are kept safe from the sun. Trevor Goodwin is the director of the YMCA of Greater Moncton's ReConnect Street Intervention Program.

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Behind the scenes at the bear exhibit

Keeper Jamie Carson takes Jonna Brewer to meet the bears at the Magnetic Hill Zoo

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Sackville council hears from citiziens on war memorials

Scott Timpa is a war veteran who opposes putting an armoured vehicle in a park. Alan Dobson, also a war vet, supports the idea.

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The case for public defibrillators

Jamie Richards credits a public defribrillator and a local firefghter for saving his life.

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Mount Allison prof named Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Environmental Science

Jesse Popp teaches in Mount A's Geography and Environment Department. She specializes in wildlife ecology and Indigenous science.

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Greg Perry pulls his cartoons from Brunswick News Inc.

Greg Perry is the cartoonist who was set to replace Michael de Adder, who was let go last week by the Irving-owned newspaper chain. BNI dropped de Adder just days after he shared his cartoon on social media depicting U.S. President Donald Trump playing golf next to the bodies of two dead migrants.

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Study examines how policing affects mental health

Researchers in Saskatchewan are studying how new RCMP cadets handle stress. Nicholas Carleton is leading the study.

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How safe is sunscreen?

A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found some of the chemicals in sunscreen actually get absorbed into our bodies. It might have some people swearing off the stuff. House Doctor Raj Bhardwaj offers some clarity on the controversy.

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