Information Morning Fredericton

Bruce Northrup served four terms as a Progressive Conservative MLA for the Sussex area. He also served as a cabinet minister in the David Alward government. Now he's coming out of retirement and running for the Liberals in the provincial election. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/bruce-northrup-sussex-tammy-scott-wallace-1.7238105

Emergency officials in Fredericton are encouraging people who live alone or don't have family nearby to sign up for a High Priority Disaster Response Registry, designed to help people in situations that include extreme heat. Jeanne Armstrong spoke with Fredericton Fire Chief Dwayne Killingbeck. Link to registry: https://www.fredericton.ca/en/disasterresponseregistry#:~:text=The%20registry%20is%20a%20free,during%20or%20after%20an%20emergency.

How did things go so wrong for Justin Trudeau? Nine years ago voters couldn't get enough of his "sunny ways", and the new Canadian prime minister was celebrated world wide. Jeanne Armstrong spoke with the author of a new biography of Trudeau, Stephen Maher.

Right now, in some parts of the country, it is getting dangerously hot. Whenever the temperatures climb, there are some medical risks to keep in mind. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to our medical columnist, Dr. Peter Lin, about what happens to our bodies when it's hot and humid, and what you can do to stay cool.

​Many Canadians and many polls are saying that Pierre Poilievre is likely to be the next ​Prime ​Minister of Canada. Now a new biography is looking at how the federal Conservative Party leader has long positioned himself for the top job. ​J​eanne Armstrong spoke to author Andrew Lawton. 

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heat warning for the entire province for the next three days.​ Temperature readings​ up to 32​ degrees are expected today but it will feel like 35 to 37 with the humidex. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Glen Kenny with Operation Heat Shield Canada. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/heat-dome-temperatures-humidity-1.7238040

The New Brunswick Health Council surveyed people about their access to family doctors, nurse practitioners, and other services last year. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Council CEO Stéphane Robichaud about what they discovered.

​The Trans Balkan Race is an off-road bikepacking race, 1350km's through 4 countries. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to two athletes from New Brunswick who completed that race, and the only Canadians to take part, Joey Landine and Keenan Cook. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/fredericton-mountain-bikers-balkans-1.7237357

Part 3 in our conversations of reconcili-action with David Smith. Today, he talks about the importance of sharing language to deepen your understanding of Indigenous history and culture.

Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Susan Galbraith and Colin Smith about a grassroots project that brings the work of New Brunswick artists to children in schools in Anglophone District West.

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

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.

​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.

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.

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.

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.

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​.

​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.