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Information Morning Fredericton is your window on the community every weekday morning, from 5:55 to 8:37 on CBC Radio One, the news and stories of our lives in your city and around the province; keeping you informed and engaged.

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Council transparency

Council transparency

2024-06-1415:56

Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Mayor Kate Rogers about the transparency in city council meetings, and why more than half are in camera
Book launch

Book launch

2024-06-1312:30

Ray Cronin from the Beaverbrook Art Gallery ​is having a book launch tonight. Not just one book, but three.
In the past six years, records reveal that more than half of Council's meeting time was spent in closed sessions, restricting public access to their discussions.​ J​eanne Armstrong spoke to Sandra Bender​, founder of Good Governance ​N​B, the organization that did the research.
Free music this summer

Free music this summer

2024-06-1212:03

​There's lots of live music coming ​t​o the city of Fredericton​ this summer. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to music blogger Emma Chevarie ​about what we can expect.
Urban forest strategy

Urban forest strategy

2024-06-1209:42

The City of Fredericton is working on an Urban Forest Strategy, and it wants to know what you think. ​J​eanne Armstrong spoke to Richard Hall, City Forester ​&​ Assistant Manager of Parks and Trees​, and Landon Black, a consultant with Stantec.
Roadmap to reform

Roadmap to reform

2024-06-1215:14

Well-known economist Don Drummond is in Fredericton this Friday as the keynote speaker for a summit on primary and long-term health care and the challenges. He spoke to Jeanne Armstrong about the state of our health care system.
School bus drivers

School bus drivers

2024-06-1210:43

New Brunswick school bus drivers say their reputation has been damaged by the latest report from the province's auditor general. The report released last week outlined concerns about a lack of oversight and safety protocols. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Iris Lloyd, president of CUPE local 1253, the union that represents about 900 school bus drivers in the province.
Doctor Peter Lin shares his reflections on new research about some artificial sweeteners. A study published last week in the European Heart Journal suggests a link to cardiovascular risks.
Digital respect panel

Digital respect panel

2024-06-1108:56

How do you navigate being online​, while keeping your wits about you? ​Jeanne Armstrong hosted a panel discussion last week at St. Thomas University about digital respect and online abuse​.​ Panelists were Adam Binet, Allie Coyle, Sonja Perley and Emily Paul​.
​Dad jokes

​Dad jokes

2024-06-1112:17

​What does a baby computer call his father? Data. If you groaned at that joke, you're not alone. STU professor Matt Dinan wrote an essay about why we cringe at dad jokes​, and how they helped him understand his role as a father of four.
​Edmundston bridge

​Edmundston bridge

2024-06-1109:01

​CBC's J​acques Poitras joined us this morning from the new international bridge. We hear​d how the new port of entry in Edmundston, into Madawaska Maine, is highlighting a tight-knit community that has fought to stay connected over the years​. Jacques spoke to New Brunswicker Lise Pelletier from U​niversity of Maine at Fort Kent.
Reconcili-ACTION books

Reconcili-ACTION books

2024-06-1016:00

​We bring you the second conversation in our Reconcili-ACTION series. David Smith of First Nations Storytellers joins Jeanne Armstrong with some book suggestions.
Meth clinical trial

Meth clinical trial

2024-06-1014:49

​It's the largest clinical trial to date in the world on methamphetamine use​, and River Stone Recovery Centre in Fredericton will be taking part. ​J​eanne Armstrong spoke to Dr. Sara Davidson​. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/fredericton-river-stone-centre-trial-meth-1.7230339
Flood mapping

Flood mapping

2024-06-1008:41

In this era of climate change, more frequent and more freakish storms often mean more flooding. Harry Forestell looks at how we can assess a property's flood risk. https://www.cbc.ca/newsinteractives/features/rising-risk-flood
Upstairs from the new cafe is another busy space. Every Monday, there's a 12 Neighbours art class. Bev Christiansen is a Community Facilitator and one of her responsibilities is to teach that class. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to her and Ashley Chapman, one of the students.
​I​t's opening day for the new coffee shop and kitchen at the 12 Neighbours tiny home ​community. Jeanne Armstrong spoke Marcel LeBrun, founder and Chair of 12 Neighbours.
Mayor Al of the 12 Neighbours community ​joined Jeanne Armstrong along with Fredericton City Councillor Jocelyn Pike​ at the opening of Neighbourly coffee. The two have gotten to know each other and they have a lot in common as community leaders​.
The community of 12 Neighbours is changing peoples lives. Two years ago, Melissa Heagney and her partner moved into a tiny home after a year of living in a tent. She went back to school and is now a cook in the kitchen at Neighbourly Coffee.
Neighbourly Coffee

Neighbourly Coffee

2024-06-0708:31

There's a new coffee shop at the 12 Neighbours Tiny Home community in Fredericton. Neighbourly Coffee opened it's doors today. Jeanne Armstrong dropped in earlier in the week as the staff were testing recipes, and spoke to Rodrigo Flores and Iryna Kadushkina.
Digital respect

Digital respect

2024-06-0611:29

When Governor-General Mary Simon took the job, she knew she'd get critics of the institution, but she didn't expect the racist and misogynistic comments online against her personally, and that experience inspired a symposium she held in Fredericton yesterday. Jeanne Armstrong was there on stage with Her Excellency.
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Alex Murdoch

100% agree. I hope principals, teachers, and parents speak out.

Mar 10th
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Stephen Russell

do people get severe adverse reactions to it and have people died?

Jan 20th
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Alex Murdoch

I know there are other restaurant owners in the city. it would be nice to hear from some of the smaller owners.

Jan 14th
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Christopher Hillock

no one has 100 percent chance of not having covid...

Jun 12th
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