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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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You'd be hard pressed to find someone more passionate about coffee than Brian Leonard - AKA Barista Brian. We'll talk to him about beans, local roasts, and making art for celebrities.
The mayor of Arcadia offers up his thoughts on how small towns can make a difference in the housing crisis, and how crucial the role of the municipality is to making change happen.
We'll gather a panel of politics watchers to talk about the week in provincial politics.
Then a goalie from Tracadie is turning heads with her unique style. She spins in the net, and catches the puck in her teeth. We'll meet the man behind canine phenom Maggie the Goalie.
Cleaning up discarded fishing lines and rope in the water ways means more room for wildlife in the Bay of Fundy. But what to do with it all? The Huntsman Marine Science Centre has found a solution for their giant rope pile. We'll speak to outreach coordinator Nicole Waaler about it.
Alain Clavette loves a good bird book. This week, he had the opportunity to speak with the author of a book that's been getting rave reviews, all about a bird that's now extinct - 'The Last of Its Kind: the Search for the Great Auk and the Discovery of Extinction' by Gisli Palsson.
Jenna White of Jenna's Nut-Free Dessertery is our guest this week on What's Cooking. Her ingredient of choice is something a little strange - cedar and spruce tips!
What do you do if you notice birds building a nest on your back porch? We'll call up birder Jim Wilson for some advice.
The Saint John Tool Library has been running a pilot project for the last year, called the Fundy Men's Shed. The idea is to provide a space for men to connect with one another and find community. The pilot has been such a success that the project will officially launch tomorrow. We'll speak to Brent Harris about it.
The Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians is planning a national forum this month to talk about the future of emergency care. They've invited Deputy Ministers of Health from every province and territory. We'll speak with local board member and emergency physician Dr. Fraser MacKay.
The CBC's Robert Jones has been looking at the province's Workers' Benefit program. Just 50,000 people have applied for the $300 cheques so far, far less than the province had budgeted for.
If you've been watching CBC's Great Canadian Pottery Throwdown, you'll know the name Elsa Valinas. The Fredericton potter made it all the way to the top three - we'll speak with her.
Moncton's Frye Festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month, and we're going to hear all about the New Brunswick literary scene leading up to it. Today, we'll talk about the importance of highlighting local authors with a local author herself, Rhonda Bulmer.
New Brunswick colleges and universities are getting a bit of a break when it comes to international student recruitment. They will be able to send more letters to interested students that the federal government initially announced. We'll speak with a representative from St. Thomas University.
If you're thinking of selling your home, and you're on well water, Jake Palmer suggests getting your water tested before the for sale sign goes up. He'll explain why.
This week we gather a panel of politics watchers to discuss the province's Compassionate Intervention Act, housing projects and the carbon tax.
The CBC's Danielle McCreadie heads to the William Brydon Jack observatory to explore its history and William Brydon Jack's legacy and contributions.
1This week our birder introduces us to a bird rescuer right here in the Maritimes.
Some people are coming in from across Canada and even around the world to marvel at the total solar eclipse event. We'll speak with a man in Doaktown who's running a three day retreat for some of those folks.
You may hear their honking early in the morning or late at night - Canada geese are migrating back to our region in time for spring nesting season. But not everyone is happy about their return. We’ll talk about our love/hate relationship with geese.
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