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How important is climate change to voters?

Louise Comeau and Carl Duivenvoorden are two of the leading voices on the environment in New Brunswick. We asked them to analyze the federal party platforms and take an objective look at what the federal parties are promising to do for the environment if elected.

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Massey lecture about gender inequality

This year's Massey lecturer, journalist Sally Armstrong, will be talking about gender inequality and the societal consequences of that inequality. The lecture is entitled, Power Shift: The Longest Revolution.

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Community comes together after young woman's suicide

Rachel Cave has the story of a young woman whose death has shocked and galvanized her community.

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Physician billing numbers being eliminated

There's new hope for recruiting doctors to the province. Anthony Knight is CEO of the New Brunswick Medical Society and says the system "simply doesn't make sense anymore".

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What will it take to settle nursing home workers contract dispute?

More unrest for nursing homes and families in the province as their union says workers will reject the province's final wage offer. Sharon Teare is president of New Brunswick's Council of Nursing Home Unions and says workers are very angry.

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Pipeline proposal leaves many questions unanswered

Jacques Poitras tells us about an engineer who has plans for an oil pipeline from Alberta to Saint John, and the many obstacles in the way.

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Doctor aiming to open addiction recovery centre

Planning is underway for a centre to help people in the Fredericton area survive and recover from their addictions to crystal meth, opioids and other drugs. Dr. Sara Davidson is the physician putting the project together.

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Giving teachers a voice

The Premier wants teachers to tell his government what changes they want in the classroom. NBTA president Rick Cuming says they agree with most of what the Premier had to say, and agree teachers need more support.

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Music columnist Emma Chevarie

Harvest may be over but there's still lots of live music to take in in the city.

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What impact have Trudeau's black-face photos had on the campaign?

Our election analysts are back as we head into week three of the federal campaign. Political scientists Jamie Gillies and Erin Crandall give us their assessment.

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Premier making tough decisions to get results

Premier Blaine Higgs and his government have emerged from a caucus retreat with a plan, and a renewed focus on six key areas. Higgs says "We can't have everything....will focus on what's important".

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Group looks for improved policy, knowledge of urban forest

Kathyrn Downton is starting an organization to foster appreciation of our urban forest.

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Eco-anxiety being felt by our youth

Rose He and Rachel Bensler are two young people who are growing up concerned for the future, and whether the world has one. They talk about eco-anxiety, and why it's very real.

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Corporate media takeovers, fake news and the digital revolution

Journalist and professor Emily Bell explains how independent and civic-minded journalism can survive in the modern world. She's giving the annual Dalton Camp lecture in journalism at St. Thomas University.

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The search is on for a new music director at SNB

Jennifer Grant is the general manager of Symphony New Brunswick. She explains the intensive competition to become the music director of Symphony New Brunswick.

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Rare judicial procedure in the Raymond case

Matthew Vincent Raymond will have a fitness-to-stand-trial hearing. UNB law associate professor Janet Austin explains how that trial works, and why it's necessary.

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Stories from the gallery - Ned Pratt

John Leroux from the Beaverbrook Art Gallery describes the work of a photographer with an artistic pedigree.

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Taking a homeless headcount before winter hits

Brian Duplessis is president of the Board of Directors of Fredericton Homeless Shelters and is preparing to care for the city's homeless population before the weather gets bad. He says "without knowing who and how many people you're dealing with, you can't plan for the winter."

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UNB's Art Centre undergoes a transformation

Natalie Sappier is the first artist in residence at UNB's art centre since the 1960s. She says for her, learning is a lifetime journey.

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The cost of clearing traffic jams

Who should pay when a drive-thru business drives city hall to spend 40 thousand dollars on a traffic turnaround? Councillor Stephen Chase is a member of the transportation committee.

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Bathurst mayor says NHL game "was a blast"

Mayor of Bathurst Paolo Fongemie describes the excitement of having two NHL teams in town for a pre-season game, thanks to Renous' Hockeyville win.

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What will having a 5th leader in the debates mean for the campaign?

Another leader, and another party have been added to the nationally televised leaders debates. Maxime Bernier, leader of the Peoples Party of Canada, has been given permission to take part. Our election watchers, Jamie Gillies and Erin Crandall discuss what that means for the tone of the federal election, and what that means for voters.

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Lawsuit should bring change to RCMP

Gilles Lavasseur is a law professor who says there's a lot riding on a lawsuit filed by four Codiac RCMP members. He takes a look at the bigger picture.

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N.B. on verge of losing rare plant

Scientists are looking along the upper Saint John river but can't find any new populations of Furbish's Lousewort. Sean Blaney is the executive director of the Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre. He says the plant is a unique piece of New Brunswick's heritage.

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Immigration fraud could have easy fix

Vince Lalonde is an immigration lawyer who says government could easily fix the phony job-offers-for-cash scheme in Atlantic Canada.

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It's time to feast on words

Ian Letourneau tells us about a literary festival in its third year. Word Feast is expanding to incorporate Wolastoqey this year.

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Still waiting for Odell and Killarney park plans

Three years after the city announced it would come up with a plan to manage Odell and Killarney Lake parks, the public is still waiting to see what those plans are. Lauren Bird went looking for answers.

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Researching the societal effects of legalizing cannabis

Michael Boudreau is a criminology professor at St. Thomas University who is assessing the effects of legalizing cannabis. He says other countries are watching Canada closely.

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Looking for changes to N.B.'s unregulated construction industry

Who can you trust when it comes to renovating your home? Claudia Simmonds is CEO of the Canadian Home Builders Association in the province. She says New Brunswickers deserve protection, and wants a mandatory registry.

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Monitoring disinformation during Election 2019

CBC will help you tip-toe through the minefield of messages coming your way online now that the election campaign is underway. Who and what do you trust? Kaleigh Rogers is the lead tech reporter in the unit and shares some tips.

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Learn how to be a music collector

Eric Hill is hoping to help you turn your passion for music into a collection, but where do you start? He's offering workshops to help.

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N.B. may be province to watch this election

The campaign is on, and we're convening our veteran political watchers to read the signs. Political scientists Erin Crandall of Acadia University and Jamie Gillies of St. Thomas University give us their expert analysis.

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Remembering Greg Thompson

The New Brunswick cabinet minister and six time MP died on Tuesday. A longtime friend of his, Curtis Malloch, says Greg never forgot the people he represented.

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Local music column, all things Harvest

Emma Chevarie makes sure you don't miss a thing this week at the Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival.

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Fixing Fredericton's heritage protection

Marion Beyea is a former member of the city's preservation review board. She says the city's Risteen House decision shows the need to revamp the system immediately, before more mistakes happen.

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Harvest festival gets underway in Fredericton

Brent Staeben has all you need to know about this year's Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival including some lesser know acts you won't want to miss!

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Apple orchards damaged by Dorian

Hurricane Dorian shook up a lot of apple orchards on the weekend. Ken Carrier is chair of the New Brunswick Apple Growers association. He says many apples are on the ground, and those left on the trees may be damaged.

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Dealing with people's worries about increased immigration to New Brunswick

Constantine Passaris is the original founder of New Brunswick's multicultural council and says the province is facing 'an emotional crisis' when it comes to accepting more immigration.

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Another look at how buildings are named, and renamed

There are calls to change the name of UNB's Law School building from Ludlow Hall. We hear how an American university has tackled the same problem. Mike Schoenfeld is the vice president for public affairs and government relations at Duke University.

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Looking at changes to N.B.'s cannabis business

Changes are in the offing for the way cannabis is sold in New Brunswick. The Higgs government says lower than projected sales are leading to sliding revenues. David Coon leader of the Green Party, and Kris Austin, leader of the Peoples Alliance of New Brunswick discuss the possibilities.

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Men don high heels to put an end to domestic violence

The Walk a Mile in Her Shoes fundraiser is this weekend. It's goal is to help women and children affected by domestic violence. Lincoln Thompson is one of the organizers of the event and says there are still shoes left!

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David Coon clears up the confusion over NDP defectors

More than a dozen former New Brunswick NDP candidates appeared to throw their support behind the provincial and federal Greens on Tuesday. But now, many say they never agreed to leave the NDP. David Coon, leader of the Green party in New Brunswick, says "there was some confusion, misunderstanding, and some cold feet."

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Is it time to change the way the province sells cannabis?

NB Finance Minister Ernie Steeves has his evaluation of cannabis sales to date.

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What is Fredericton doing to prepare for Dorian?

Fredericton is bracing for the arrival of Hurricane Dorian which is expected to impact the Maritimes this weekend. Fire Chief Dwayne Killingbeck is the city's new director of EMO. He has advice on how to prepare for the storm and says to be ready for power outages and have an emergency plan.

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Fiscal update released, Cannabis NB continuing to lose money

The province is reporting more financial results from cannabis sales. Revenues were down again. Michael Armstrong is an associate professor with the Goodman School of Business at Brock University. He says it's time to ask if it's worth continuing to run stores at a loss.

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Fredericton Botanic garden tour - apples in the garden

Stephen Heard offers a hint of Fredericton's agricultural past on our final tour of the Botanic Garden in Fredericton.

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14 NDP members defect to the Green party

14 members of New Brunswick NDP left their party for the Green Party yesterday. We ask political scientist Jamie Gillies what it means for the bigger picture.

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Student pushes to drop offensive name from UNB law school

A movement is underway to remove the Ludlow name from the University of New Brunswick law school. History professor Donald Wright has been watching this controversy, and others across the country, and agrees with changing names, when it's deserved.

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Many surprised when large tree removed from Officers' Square

11 trees came down in Officer's Square yesterday, including the one known as the Calithumpian Tree. Bruce Grandy is chair of the development committee and says it was in the revitalization plan.

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McTimoney returns as ASD-West superintendent

David McTimoney is back in the job as superintendent of anglophone school district west after a two year leave to work as an elementary school principal.

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Wolastoqey language lesson - Part 5

Linguist Roger Paul explains the concept of time, and takes a look and family and place names.

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How helicopter parenting affects your child

Michael Ungar from Dalhousie University, is an expert in encouraging resiliency in children. He explains how to support children while encouraging independence.

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The cost of seeing a specialist in New Brunswick

If you need to see a specialist you'll first need to see your family doctor, which is time consuming and costly to the system. Anthony Knight is the CEO of the New Brunswick Medical Society, he explains why the system is set up the way it is.

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Couple to 'tie the knot' on the carousel

Anthony O'Leary and Rhina Sherwood met in their teen's at the Gagetown Fair. 20 years and one contest entry later, they're getting married on the midway at the NBEx. Everyone is invited!

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Is it healthy to set high expectations for students?

Simon Sherry is a clinical psychologist. He explains how parenting with high expectations may do more harm than good.

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Child and youth advocate stands up for mandatory vaccinations

New Brunswick's Child and Youth Advocate Norm Bosse says the only thing that counts when it comes to vaccinations is making sure children and youth are protected from disease, not trying to please parents and adults who have other opinions.

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Fredericton Botanic Garden tour - the pond

Stephen Heard guides us through botanic garden's pond.

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Fredericton principal takes on vaping craze

Leo Hayes High School principal Brad Sturgeon is dealing with the vaping problem head on, with a plan to educate. He says 'we don't want our students to vape."

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Music columnist Emma Chevarie

With the Harvest Jazz and Blues festival coming up, Emma has many live music events to talk about.

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Seeing Odell Park through Wabanaki culture

Cecelia Brookes and her son Anthony are sharing their culture by leading people on plant and medicine walks in Odell park.

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Next phase of work on Officers' Square going ahead

The latest plan for revitalization of Officers' Square went before city council last night. We ask the chair of the development committee, Bruce Grandy, about that plan.

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Concerns over construction at Officers' Square

Richard Bird, president of the Fredericton Heritage Trust, weighs in on the Officers' Square development plans.

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Wolastoqey language lesson - Part 4

Linguist Roger Paul tells us about the language of hate in Wolastoqey, and how that word doesn't mean what you think it does.

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Seeking mandatory vaccinations

New Brunswick's education minister Dominic Cardy wants the authority to make vaccinations mandatory for all children in the education system.

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Researching North Atlantic right whales in their own home

Scientists have spent the summer studying and tracking the right whales. There have been eight deaths so far this season in Canadian waters. Only about 400 of the endangered whales are still in existence. Colleen speaks with one of the researchers.

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Fredericton's homeless population is growing, prompting concerns for winter

Last year, there was a scramble to get the city's growing homeless population out of the cold when winter hit early. Now, with 55 to 60 people on the city's streets, the shelters are trying to find ways to make sure people have a place to go before the cold sets in.

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Fredericton city councillors consider pay increase

A consultant's report recommends substantial pay hikes for city councillors in Fredericton -- increases of more than 13 per cent for the mayor and 29 per cent for councillors. Councillor Greg Ericson is chair of the city's finance and administration committee.

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Keeping it civil

If you've ever been on the receiving end of a curt or seemingly hostile email you'll want to listen to Shelley Parker. She's delivering a workshop on recognizing Incivility: Emails and Actions. Parker is an industrial psychologist at NB Power.

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Alex Colville at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery

Alex Colville's art work is precise but that precision is anything but clinical. His paintings evoke feelings of loneliness, isolation and love. A new exhibition of his work is on display at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery.

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A look into how bats handle urban environments

For most people finding a bat habitat could be a scary sight, but for Cylita Guy that was the mission. Guy did a two-year field study on urban bat behaviour in Toronto.

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Introducing the new NBTA president

The new school year brings a change in leadership at the province's teacher's union. Rick Cuming is the new president of the New Brunswick Teachers Association. He's also a high school math and science teacher in Grand Falls with more than 20 years in the classroom.

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Problems for NDP in NB

The NDP has yet to nominate a single candidate in the province ahead of this fall's federal election. Former NDP MP for Acadie-Bathurst Yvon Godin voices his concern for the party.

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How you can help save the bumblebees

If you want to do your part to protect and track bumble bees, there's an easy way to help. All you have to do is take a picture of the bumble bees, you see and send them to Bumble Bee Watch. A pollination biologist explains the program.

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Archaeologist describes importance of an archaeological impact assessment

The city of Fredericton has hired a consultant to conduct an archaeological impact assessment as part of the Officers' Square project. The city says the consultant will examine historical and archival records and will determine if more intensive archaeological work should be done.

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Woman alleges RCMP discouraged her from pursuing charge against retired officer

A woman who works at the Richibucto RCMP detachment is suing the RCMP. She alleges she was sexually assaulted at work by a now-deceased police officer, and that the Mounties swept the incident under the rug. Warning: there are details in this report that might be upsetting to some listeners.

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With climate change comes the threat to the plants, animals and humans. Is there still hope for the future?

The Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution and the Entomological Society of Canada will bring 700 delegates to Fredericton from around the world. One topic of discussion: Surviving the next mass extinction event. A University of Maine scientist says plants, animals and even humans are more resilient than you might think.

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Wolastoqey language lesson - Part 3

Linguist Roger Paul explains how the language of love is spoken in Wolastoqey.

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Flood mitigation in Fredericton

With flood mitigation meetings complete, the city of Fredericton is trying to make sure it's ready for the next big flood. Sean Lee is the assistant director of engineering and operations for the city.

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Looking back at homes for unwed mothers

The CBC's Rachel Cave has the story of some New Brunswick women who were coerced into adopting out their babies by church officials in the 50's and 60's in Saint John.

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New Heritage Minute commemorates Acadian Expulsion

Historica Canada is commemorating the Acadian deportation with a new Heritage Minute. More than 250 years ago 10,000 Acadians were were forcibly removed from their homes and land by British forces. Colleen speaks with the producer of the new Heritage Minute.

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Unsealed adoption records brings a daughter back to her mother

When New Brunswick unsealed adoption records, it opened the flood gates. Rachel Cave brings us the story of Kathy Reid who at the age of 62 spent her first Mother's Day with her 78 year old birth mother, Wilma Spencer.

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Council council looks to quell noise pollution in Fredericton

Noise pollution is getting to Fredericton residents, says Coun. John MacDermid. He put forward a motion to have staff look into reducing it.

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Music Runs Through It

This weekend you can bask in the musical memories with band's in Fredericton for the Woodstock 50 Tribute Show. Emma Chevarie runs a music blog called Music Runs Through It and she has all the details.

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Exploring the Provincial Archives

The provincial archives has a huge backlog of records and documents. Colleen speaks with the director Archives.

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One step closer to a regional aquatics facility

The city of Fredericton agreed to contribute $24,000 to help pay for a feasibility study for a regional pool, making it the fourth community to do so. Colleen speaks with the chair and CEO of the Fredericton Regional Aquatics Centre

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Wolastoqey lesson

This summer, Information Morning has been featuring the stories of Indigenous languages in New Brunswick. Roger Paul, a masters student in linguistics at MIT teaches some Wolastoqey phrases.

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Horizon Health Chief Nursing Officer addresses nursing job concerns

Some graduates of nursing programs say they're having a hard time getting full-time, permanent jobs in New Brunswick, even though there's a shortage of nurses in the province.

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Hands & Hearts Across the City continues the healing this year

A community comes together, one year after 4 people were killed in Fredericton, to hold hands across the Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge. Jessica Millier is one of the organizers.

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Special celebration planned for museum

The Fredericton Region Museum is celebrating its 60th anniversary in Officers' Square. Melynda Jarratt tells us what they have planned for celebrations.

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How are people coping one year after the shooting?

Tomorrow marks one year since four people were killed in a quiet Fredericton neighbourhood. Lauren Bird takes us to the apartment complex where the shootings took place to find out how some of the residents are coping and how their lives have changed.

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Nursing jobs available, but most in rural N.B.

We've heard a lot from nurses this week on the show, but what does the province make of their situations? Health Minister Ted Flemming says nurses want to work in one of the main cities, not in rural areas where many of the full time jobs are.

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Fredericton shooting one year later: Sarah Myshrall and Tammy White

Lauren Bird spoke with Donnie Robichaud's sister, Tammy White, about what the last year without her brother has been like. Lauren also spoke with a close friend of Bobbie-Lee Wright. Sarah Myshrall opens up about coping with the death of her friend.

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Fredericton Botanic garden tour - Goldenrod patch

Stephen Heard brings us to the goldenrod patch in the Literature garden, and says it's not the allergen people may think it is.

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Fredericton shooting,one year later: Jackie McLean

Jackie McLean's partner and soul mate, Fredericton police constable Robb Costello, was killed August 10th last year along with 3 other people in the shooting on the city's north side. Jackie McLean sat down with Terry Seguin for an emotional conversation about Robb, and life without him.

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Nurse practitioner creates her own job, online

After being away from nursing for a few years Fredericton nurse practitioner Lynne Theriault Sehgal started an innovative virtual practice.

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Lack of full time positions is driving nursing grads out of province

The province said they're in desperate need of nurses, but some nurses from New Brunswick have had to move out of province to find stable work. Robyn Hamilton and Brittney Michaud are two of those nurses.

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Fredericton shooting, one year later: Steve Burns

It's been almost a year since Fredericton police constable Sara Burns was shot and killed as she and her partner, Robb Costello, responded to reports of gunfire on the city's north side. Her husband Steve Burns has a conversation with Terry Seguin as the anniversary of her death approaches.

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Wolastoqey language lessons - Part 1

Roger Paul is a masters student in language studies at MIT and he introduces us to the Wolastoqey language.

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Skunk with rabies found in St. Stephen yard

It's the first land mammal found with rabies in the province since 2017. Dr. Jim Goltz says abnormal behaviour in an animal should be reported by calling Telecare 811.

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Special guest to be in Fredericton for "Evening of Healing"

Steven Burns arranged a visit by Romeo D'Allaire after seeing him speak in BC by chance. He's hoping to help people heal as we approach the 1 year anniversary of the shootings in Fredericton, which claimed 4 lives, including his wife Sara.

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Stanley Cup coming to Fredericton

St. Louis Blues goaltender, and Fredericton native, Jake Allen will be in Officers' Square today with the Stanley Cup. He says he's dreamed of winning the cup since he was a kid.

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What you need to know about the Capital One cyber attack

Cyber security expert David Shipley explains how your personal information could get caught up in the big cyber attack this week, He says, if you have a Capital One card to make sure you have credit monitoring.

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Fredericton Botanic garden tour - Hal Hinds Memorial Garden

Stephen Heard takes us to a tranquil spot, just off the main trails. www.frederictonbotanicgarden.com

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New Brunswick's answer to the shortage of nurses in the health care system

Trevor Holder, Minister of Post-Secondary Education, Training & Labour, outlines New Brunswick's solution to its nursing shortage. What is the province going to do to make sure it has enough trained nurses to look after patients?

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Local man rescues couple from fire on P.E.I.

Peter Slipp was making a trip to the beach on P.E.I. after a soccer tournament, and it turned into an incredible rescue story for the Fredericton man.

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Music columnist Emma Chevarie

Emma keeps track of live music coming to the area, and this week, there's lots to talk about.

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How critical is New Brunswick's shortage of nurses?

Paula Doucet, president of the New Brunswick Nurses Union, talks fixes to address the under supply of trained nurses in the province.

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The sword, the cane, and the kindness

A story that starts in the 1860's in the United States and ends in 2011 in the driveway of a Fredericton man.

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Flood resiliency subject of forum in capital city

Louise Comeau is a social science researcher who specializes in climate change. She says we need to look at the value of green infrastructure.

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How will Fredericton deal with invasive pest?

With the Emerald Ash Borer on its doorstep, the city must come up with a plan to combat the bug. City forester Mike Glynn says the beetle is likely already in the city.

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Kris Austin questions dismissals from MCFT

The leader of New Brunswick's People's Alliance says it's time for answers to some controversial management decisions at the Maritime College of Forest Technology.

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City councillor speaks out in support of Kate Rogers

Councillor John MacDermid says the city needs to do a better job with diversity on council and committees. He says he does see some of what councillor Kate Rogers is concerned about.

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Province issues advisory for St. John river

A new advisory has been issued about potentially harmful cyanobacteria in the St. John River. Dr. Cristin Muecke is the province's deputy medical officer of health. She tells us where the advisory was issued for, and what precautions to take to keep you and your pets safe. There are photos on the public health website to show people what the two types of algae look like.

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David Coon calls for investigation after 2 people fired at MCFT

New Brunswick's Green Party leader wants an independent inquiry into the dismissal of two well-known instructors at the Maritime College of Forest Technology.

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Invasive beetle spreads to Oromocto

The emerald ash borer has arrived in the Fredericton area. Ron Neville is a plant health survey biologist with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, he says the beetle is highly destructive to ash trees, and is likely moved around in firewood.

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Fredericton Botanic Garden tour - pollinator garden

New hotels come to Fredericton but guests have to be really, really tiny. Take a tour of the pollinator garden with Stephen Heard.

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Priority for Minister, improve Crown Indigenous relations, and stay out of court

Carolyn Bennett, the senior Minister in charge of Crown Indigenous relations in this country, told hundreds of Chiefs at the Assembly of First Nations her priority is improving the relationship between Ottawa and First Nations.

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Stories from the Gallery

John Leroux tells us about an exhibit at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery featuring the works of Percy Sacobie.

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How should companies improve diversity in the workplace?

At Uber they are handing out bonuses to executives who hire women and people from under-represented groups. We talk to a former director of diversity, Deanna Matzanke. She's the chief client officer at the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion.

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Is extinction inevitable for the North Atlantic right whale?

The number of dead North Atlantic right whales this year is growing closer to the dozen killed in Canadian waters in 2017. That's after no deaths were reported last year. We ask whale researcher Charles "Stormy" Mayo what that may mean for the species, and if changes in transportation policy are working.

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N.B. making 'huge steps" in Indigenous education

Sacha DeWolfe is director of the Office of First Nation Education. She says people in New Brunswick might be surprised by how much the province is doing to make sure students graduate with an understanding of Indigenous history and customs.

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National Chief in Fredericton for AFN annual general assembly

National Chief Perry Bellegarde of the Assembly of First Nations talks about the state of relations between government and Indigenous peoples, and Indigenous rights. He says 'we still have a lot of work to do."

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Law prof. explains the Oland verdict

The verdict is in, Dennis Oland has been found not guilty. UNB law professor Nicole O'Byrne explains reasonable doubt, and looks at what happens next.

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Invasive pest threatens Hemlock trees

Lucas Roscoe is a scientist with Natural Resources Canada. He explains where the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid comes from, how it affects the trees, and how to stop it.

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Does Fredericton need a third bridge?

Fredericton city councillor Bruce Grandy says it's time to start thinking about a third major crossing of the St. John river. He says the city is growing, and it's time to start talking about the options.

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Botanic Garden tour - Artists in Residence

Photographer Courtney Ives and textile artist Alison Green are two of the artists in residence at Fredericton's Botanic Gardens this summer. Shaun Waters caught up with them to take a look at what they're working on.

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Cyanobacteria questions answered by experts - Part 2

We took your calls and emails about algae in our waterways, and asked the province's top experts for answers. Dr. Janice Lawrence, associate professor of biology at UNB Dr. Cristin Muecke, Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Health, and Dr. Jim Goltz, manager of veterinary lab and pathology services for New Brunswick.

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Cyanobacteria questions answered by experts - Part 3

We took your calls and emails about algae in our waterways, and asked the province's top experts for answers. Dr. Janice Lawrence, associate professor of biology at UNB Dr. Cristin Muecke, Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Health, and Dr. Jim Goltz, manager of veterinary lab and pathology services for New Brunswick.

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Cyanobacteria questions answered by experts - Part 1

We took your calls and emails about algae in our waterways, and asked the province's top experts for answers. Dr. Janice Lawrence, associate professor of biology at UNB Dr. Cristin Muecke, Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Health, and Dr. Jim Goltz, manager of veterinary lab and pathology services for New Brunswick.

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2 types of cyanobacteria toxins in the province

Dr. Janice Lawrence is an associate professor of biology at UNB and has been studying blue-green algae in the Saint John river. She says there are large accumulations of blue-green algae along the bottom of the river bed, and those mats are ripping off the bottom rapidly now, and washing downriver. She says the volume of material is very concerning, and it's toxic.

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Citizenship issue blocking path to med school

Ashley Osa-Peters says she's getting frustrated by the red tape barring the door to her future as a doctor in Canada.

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Golf tournament planned to honour memory of Susan Linton

Jim Clark is planning the 1st annual golf tournament honouring his late wife. He tells us about Susan Linton's life, her illness, and the reason behind the tournament. For info about the tournament contact Jim at JimClarkyaz@gmail.com

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Premier Higgs returns from premiers meeting

The premiers had lots to talk about; oil and pipelines, transfers of money, climate change, health spending, and more.

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Blue-green algae suspected cause of dog death

Dr. Colleen Bray is a veterinarian at Douglas Animal Hospital. She's warning about the risks of taking your dog for a swim in the St John River. She says blue-green algae toxicity is "so lethal and so fast" and "100% preventable by keeping your pet out of the water".

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A look at how Guelph is getting women into municipal politics

Leanne Piper is a city councillor in Guelph, Ontario who is making an effort to ensure women are represented in leadership.

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Queen Square pool now closed for the season

The heat of the summer may be here but one of Fredericton's popular outdoor swimming pools won't be opening. Scott Brown, manager of building services for the city says the Queen Square pool is having trouble with broken pipes.

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Mayor addresses lack of diversity, disrespect on council

Mayor Mike O'Brien discusses the lack of diverse voices on Fredericton City Council, and addresses Kate Rogers comments about disrespect. He says "we need to get better at recognizing this".

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Why are we having power outages in summer?

Ice storms and high winter winds aren't the only threats to your power. Marc Belliveau from NB Power tells us why we may lose power during the hot summer months, and why some outages are scheduled.

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Botanic garden tour - Literature garden

Shaun Waters heads back to the city's botanic garden with Steve Heard to see how words combine with nature.

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Music column - Outdoor concerts

So much live outdoor music to take in, and Emma Chevarie tells us all about it.

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Seeking gender parity and respect on committees and council

Fredericton city councillor Kate Rogers says it's time to bring council into the 21st century and make sure all voices are heard. Rogers describes the disrespectful behaviour she's experienced.

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What's that smell at the Garden Creek Lagoon?

The city has been trying to get to the bottom of what's causing the odour at the Garden Creek lagoon. Dan Harvey is manager of the pollution control division with the city and is asking for a little help from residents while the city works to find the cause of the smell.

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Determining who gets emergency alerts

Martin Belanger explains how the emergency alert system sends alerts to cell phones, tv's and radios, and why you may not have seen it.

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Turning the beauty of Odell Park into art

Philip Drost met with this week's artist in residence, Matt Watkins, to see what he's creating.

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Need a summer tutor? There's an app for that.

Alex English has developed an app that profiles and compares tutors, making the search for the perfect tutor easier.

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Local Elvis tribute artist denied entry to U.S.

It was 'return to sender' for Fredericton's Mike Bravener., after trying to cross the American border to perform for Independence Day.

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Real estate market on the rise in Fredericton

Demand for homes in New Brunswick's is on the rise , so much so, that realtors are selling homes faster they have been in the past ten years. Sheila Henry, president of the New Brunswick Real Estate Association, says home sales have grown this year far beyond the same period last year in Fredericton, up 58 per cent.

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Public input wanted on Fredericton's draft municipal plan

It's been a year in the making and now the City of Fredericton wants your input on it's municipal plan. Mayor Mike O'Brien says the plan includes the development of Fredericton's downtown core, the north side, the south side, transportation and economic growth.

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A plan to axe shop classes at Minto High is leaving some students wondering what they will do next year

Mary-Faith Mazerole, a parent and Minto High Parent School Support Committee member has concerns about the loss of the classes. Her son, Owen, was planning on taking the shop courses next year.

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Remembering Sterling Gosman

Reverend Sterling Gosman died June 13th, at the age of 74. Fellow former city councillor Brenda Sansom remembers him.

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Where to draw the line? Growing questions about cartoonist who lost his position after a controversial drawing

Political cartoonist Michael de Adder talks about the controversy that's swelled since he was fired by Brunswick News after 17 years spent drawing for the company's newspapers.

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