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Shift is an energetic show that connects people in the province with the events of the day and with each other.

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According to the latest New Brunswick Health Council survey, people are largely happy with home care services in the province, but the wait to access that care can be long. What does that mean for caregivers, and what can be done to improve the process? We'll ask the co-founder of Caregivers NB, Aimée Foreman.
Transition House

Transition House

2025-03-1610:23

Fredericton Shelters Inc. has acquired a new property intended to act as a transition house for people experiencing homelessness. We'll hear from the organization's executive director Warren Maddox. 
Our birder Alain Clavette brings us the second part of his conversation with a couple of researchers who just published a study on birds and windows and what can be done to cut down on fatal bird strikes.
As freewheeling policies flow from the White House, what will it mean for plastics and ocean conservation here closer to home? We'll speak with a conservation biologist with the Canadian Wildlife Federation.
Saint John, New Brunswick has come out on top in a new study from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. The trouble is, it's a list of the Canadian cities that would be hardest hit by U.S. tariffs. We'll speak with the president of the local chamber, Fraser Wells.
More people are showing interest in supporting local farmers and eating local, which means getting used to what's in season. Homesteader Mark Trealout is an old pro at eating seasonally. He'll share some tips.
Canadian Cocktails

Canadian Cocktails

2025-02-0611:53

This week on What's Cooking, we're looking at Kentucky bourbon vs. Canadian Whiskey. Saint John mixologist Eric Scouten is our guide.
Cosmetic Tariffs

Cosmetic Tariffs

2025-02-0611:00

Lots of people are looking for Canadian products these days, but what does it really take for a small, New Brunswick company to get their products on store shelves? We'll ask the owner of Anointment Natural Skin Care in Sackville about the struggles to get local cosmetics into big stores.
Tariff Economy

Tariff Economy

2025-02-0315:59

What will America's tariffs and Canada's counter-tariffs mean for New Brunswick? UNB's Herb Emery will join us.
Border Towns & Tariffs

Border Towns & Tariffs

2025-02-0308:42

New Brunswick shares a land border with Maine, and many of those communities share deep relationships. So, how will an incoming trade war affect people on either side? We speak with St. Stephen Mayor Allan MacEachern.
Interprovincial Trade

Interprovincial Trade

2025-02-0309:26

Local alcohol producers won't have to contend with American competition as provinces look for ways to hit the US back, but interprovincial trade barriers still make it difficult to sell into other provinces. We'll speak with one distiller about his experience.
Political Panel

Political Panel

2025-01-3119:55

We'll gather our panel of politics watchers to talk about last night's state of the province address as well as the tariff threat.
Blair Hyslop: Tariffs

Blair Hyslop: Tariffs

2025-01-3113:51

The U.S. could impose tariffs on Canadian goods as soon as tomorrow...or at least that is what the president has threatened. We'll speak with the co-CEO of Mrs. Dunster's about how that business is preparing.
Our birder learns about new research on contaminants in ducks in the northeastern United States.
Gregory Marchildon is in Fredericton to talk about his new book.It's called Tommy Douglas and the Quest for Medicare in Canada. 
Alan Barbour of Ducks Aren't Real in Sackville talks about microgreens and how to grow them in these cold winter months. 
Planetary Alignment

Planetary Alignment

2025-01-3009:46

It's a great time to do a little star gazing with the planets in alignment. Chris Curwin will join us to talk about that and a couple of events in Hampton and Saint John
Fundy Albert has another change in its local leadership, after its deputy mayor suddenly resigned this week. We'll hear what's in store for the municipality, and how residents are feeling about all the transition.
Pam Novak at the Atlantic Wildlife Institute is caring for a young snowy owl found in very rough condition near Shediac.
Unclaimed property

Unclaimed property

2025-01-2907:57

New Brunswick businesses have a few weeks to look for unclaimed property in their books and report it, so that people can find money they may have forgotten. We checked in with Marissa Sollows at the Financial and Consumer Services Commission.
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Golden boy

Rights of the unborn?

Jun 27th
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