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2,727 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★ - 2 ratingsInformation 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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Litter on trails
April 19, 2024 03:10 - 14 minutes - 14 MBThe city's manager of parks and trees wants to get the word out to neighbourhoods, if you want to organize a community cleanup, the city will supply the bags, gloves and garbage pickup, you supply the helping hands. Mike Walker will also tell us about the city's efforts towards picking up trash.
Fredericton Music Festival
April 19, 2024 03:10 - 15 minutes - 14.9 MBDaniela Vivas plays violin. Her brother Diego plays Cello. They're both performing at the Fredericton Music Festival and they came into the studio to talk about music with Jeanne Armstrong.
Mini satellite launched
April 19, 2024 03:10 - 11 minutes - 11.5 MBViolet is a mini satellite made by students and staff at UNB, UdeM, and NBCC. The team behind the project is attempting first contact with the satellite today. Jeanne Armstrong spoke with Brent Peterson, one of the professors who helped put the project together.
Poetry
April 19, 2024 03:10 - 9 minutes - 9.56 MBApril is poetry month, so we asked former poet laureate Jenna Lyn Albert to join us to talk about poetry.
Wildfire season
April 18, 2024 03:10 - 7 minutes - 7.4 MBWildfire season started this week. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to wildfire prevention officer Roger Collet. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/nb-wildfire-season-begins-2024-1.7175464
Budget and renters
April 18, 2024 03:10 - 8 minutes - 8.69 MBThe Liberal government's new budget commits billions of dollars to help fund housing programs. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to expert Carolyn Whitzman who walks us through the measures for renters.
Canada disability benefit
April 18, 2024 03:10 - 10 minutes - 10.4 MBThe federal government announced the Canada Disability Benefit as part of Tuesday’s budget. It landed with a thud amongst disability advocates. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Haley Flaro with Ability New Brunswick.
Sunday bus service update
April 18, 2024 03:10 - 9 minutes - 9.75 MBFredericton Transit buses will run on Sundays starting June 23rd. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to councillor Bruce Grandy about the service and the need.
Construction season
April 17, 2024 03:10 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBBrace yourself. Summer construction season is nearly upon us in Fredericton, and there are several projects in the mix. Jeanne Armstrong met up with a couple of city engineers, Tyson Aubie and Melissa Steeves, to go through the list. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/bridge-construction-regent-street-fredericton-1.7175127
An economist reacts to the budget
April 17, 2024 03:10 - 10 minutes - 10.4 MBJeanne Armstrong gets more reaction to the federal budget. We do some number crunching with economist Pierre Marcel Desjardins.
Medical column - pregnancy research
April 17, 2024 03:10 - 9 minutes - 9.54 MBNew research suggests pregnancy may accelerate biological aging. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dr. Peter Lin.
Federal budget reaction
April 17, 2024 03:10 - 9 minutes - 9.68 MBThe Liberal government announced big spending in this year's federal budget, and they plan to help cover it with a tax hike on the wealthy. Jeanne Armstrong breaks it all down with Dalhousie University professor Lori Turnbull.
Trebek Initiative winner to create film tracking the Atlantic salmon
April 16, 2024 03:10 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MBNick Hawkins is a wildlife cinematographer and he's embarking on an ambitious project, to document the journey of the Atlantic salmon from rivers in Canada to the fjords of Greenland.
RV sales stall
April 16, 2024 03:10 - 9 minutes - 9.17 MBThe RV industry is shifting gears after a major surge in demand during the pandemic. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to local RV dealer Steve Drisdelle.
12 Neighbours milestone
April 16, 2024 03:10 - 14 minutes - 14.1 MBThe 96th tiny home will be delivered today to the 12 Neighbours tiny home community in Fredericton. It marks the end of the first chapter for the non-profit. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to the founder of 12 Neighbours, Marcel Lebrun. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/the-12-neighbours-community-final-house-fredericton-1.7176140
Post Eclipse
April 15, 2024 03:10 - 16 minutes - 15.8 MBWe are still hearing stories about the total solar eclipse, and many people made the trip here to New Brunswick to experience it. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to organizers in the path of totality about the economic impacts of the eclipse. Paul McGraw is the economic development officer for Miramichi, Barb Sharp is the Director of Tourism for Western Valley Regional Service commission, and Mary Ellen Hudson was one of the organizers of Eclipse Fest in Fredericton.
Stories from the Gallery
April 15, 2024 03:10 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MBJohn Leroux is back to talk about one of the main exhibits at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, visual artist Greg Charlton.
Subsidized housing
April 12, 2024 03:10 - 16 minutes - 15.7 MBMore and more landlords are dropping out of the rent subsidy program, and that could affect the development of affordable housing across the province. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Willy Scholten, president of the New Brunswick Apartment Owners Association. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/new-brunswick-housing-rent-subsidy-1.7169546
Ending Homelessness in Canada
April 12, 2024 03:10 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBJames Hughes is launching his new book in Saint John today. Ending Homelessness in Canada looks at ways to stop homelessness before it starts.
Police proposal rejected
April 11, 2024 03:10 - 13 minutes - 13.4 MBThe RCMP will remain as the police force for Carleton North and Hartland. The municipalities submitted a proposal back in November for a municipal police force instead of the RCMP. The proposal was rejected this week. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Carleton North mayor, Andrew Harvey. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/carleton-north-hartlant-police-rcmp-1.7169268
Gardening phone-in
April 11, 2024 03:10 - 17 minutes - 16.8 MBSpring brings the return of our gardening phone-in. George Scott joined Jeanne Armstrong in the studio to answer your gardening questions.
Inquest recommendations
April 11, 2024 03:10 - 9 minutes - 9.28 MBDarrell Mesheau died in the waiting area of the Emergency Room of the DECH. His death and the circumstances around it was the focus of a coroner's inquest this week. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to CBC's Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon about the testimony and the recommendations that came out of it. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/inquest-chalmers-hospital-er-death-darrell-mesheau-fredericton-1.7167872
Medical column - Seasonal allergies
April 10, 2024 03:10 - 9 minutes - 9.16 MBSpring is the season of renewal, but for allergy sufferers, it can be a time of sniffles, sneezing and itchy, watery eyes. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dr. Peter Lin about seasonal allergies and finding relief from the symptoms that go with them.
New WestJet flight
April 10, 2024 03:10 - 13 minutes - 13 MBWestJet will be landing again in Fredericton, offering a new direct flight between Fredericton and Calgary. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Duncan Dee, former COO of Air Canada, to see what this means to Fredericton. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/westjet-flights-return-to-fredericton-after-being-gone-since-2022-1.7168398
Eid grocery shopping
April 10, 2024 03:10 - 6 minutes - 6.87 MBMuslims around the world are marking the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Today they are celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr. That means a lot of food, and a busy week for Green Valley Market, a middle-eastern grocery store in Fredericton.
Playhouse Preview - Mermaid theatre
April 10, 2024 03:10 - 10 minutes - 9.9 MBTim Yerxa joined us with a Playhouse preview of "It's Okay to be Different", three plays by Mermaid Theatre based on children's books by Todd Parr.
Astronomer reflects on eclipse experience
April 09, 2024 03:10 - 13 minutes - 13.5 MBIt was billed as a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Did the total solar eclipse meet expectations? Jeanne Armstrong spoke to amateur astronomer Chris Curwin who brings us back to the moment of totality.
DECH surgical wait lists
April 09, 2024 03:10 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBThe wait for hip and knee replacements is shorter, but other surgical departments are having a hard time getting into the OR. Jeanne Armstrong spoke with surgeons Dr. Chris Goodyear, and Dr. Christa Mullaly about the ripple effects. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/surgical-wait-times-ripple-effect-1.7168209
Florenceville balloon launch
April 09, 2024 03:10 - 6 minutes - 7.11 MBDavid Hunter is the scientist behind the solar eclipse balloon that flew into the sky yesterday in Florenceville-Bristol. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to David to see how it all went.
'Once in a lifetime' event
April 08, 2024 03:10 - 6 minutes - 6.52 MBFor people who have seen a total eclipse before, the experience is sometimes described as "once in a lifetime". Mary King is a member of the Royal Astronomical Society. She travelled to Idaho for the Great American Eclipse in August of 2017, and she's in Miramichi today. Jonna Brewer spoke to her about her experience.
Legally blind astrophotographer
April 08, 2024 03:10 - 9 minutes - 9.11 MBTim Doucette is legally blind but has been doing astrophotography now for 20 years. He's made the trip to New Brunswick from Nova Scotia to take in the big event, and he spoke to Jeanne Armstrong.
Astronomy East Conference
April 08, 2024 03:10 - 9 minutes - 9.3 MBJonna Brewer spoke to Stephane Picard, he owns an astro tourism business and organized the Astronomy East conference and trade show in Miramichi.
Eclipse eye safety
April 08, 2024 03:10 - 6 minutes - 6.39 MBEye safety is an important public service message. Julia Wright spoke to optometrist Dr. Alexis Keeling about that.
Astronaut in N.B. for eclipse
April 08, 2024 03:10 - 8 minutes - 8.44 MBColonel Chris Hadfield is a retired Canadian Astronaut and THE star attraction at a dinner tonight in Carleton North. It's the first total solar eclipse he's seen. He spoke to Jeanne Armstrong. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/chris-hadfield-solar-eclipse-visit-1.7166584
Eclipse balloon launch
April 08, 2024 03:10 - 5 minutes - 6.2 MBLater this morning, a team will be launching a balloon with a telescope to view the eclipse from above the clouds. Julia Wright spoke to Lawson Hunter, who is on the balloon project team.
Gratitude ceremony
April 05, 2024 03:10 - 7 minutes - 7.65 MBOn Monday afternoon, Evan Sacobie wants you to put away your phone, take a deep breath, and look up, safely, of course. He tells us why he's holding a gratitude ceremony on the eve of the eclipse.
Federal housing analysis
April 05, 2024 03:10 - 7 minutes - 7.76 MBThe federal government has made some announcements this week, focused on the housing situation in this country. The measures are connected to the upcoming federal budget on April 16. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to professor Lori Turnbull about what's planned.
Fredericton weekend eclipse events
April 05, 2024 03:10 - 8 minutes - 8.53 MBThere are all kinds of things happening in Fredericton this weekend leading up to the solar eclipse on Monday. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Chris Weadick, co-chair of Eclipse Fest in Fredericton. You can find a full schedule of events if you google Eclipsefest.
Teaching the eclipse
April 04, 2024 03:10 - 7 minutes - 7.98 MBHave you tried explaining the total solar eclipse to anyone? It's not as easy as it seems. Teachers at George Street Middle school have accepted the challenge, happily. Prapti Bamaniya headed to the school to catch a lesson.
Ham radio experiment
April 04, 2024 03:10 - 13 minutes - 13.5 MBThe moon will block out the sun on April the 8th, but will also block ham radio signals. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Nathan Frissell from the University of Scranton, Pennsylvania, about an experiment involving ham radio operators.
Neill Farm
April 04, 2024 03:10 - 13 minutes - 13.4 MBHow do you preserve a historical property, while trying to keep it modern? Adam Clawson is hoping to find out, with the property he owns on what used to be Neill Farm.
Stories from the Family Tree - Dorma Grant
April 04, 2024 03:10 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBDorma Grant lives in Fredericton, and tells us about her family history, including her great, great, great grandfather Tristram Hillman who is said to have one of the oldest gravestones in New Brunswick belonging to a British settler.
Medical column - Phage therapy
April 03, 2024 03:10 - 9 minutes - 9.48 MBAn Ottawa-area woman has become the first person in Canada to receive an experimental treatment for a chronic joint infection. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dr. Peter Lin about phage-therapy and why doctors are hopeful about the potential of this experimental therapy in treating antibiotic resistant infections.
True Tales of Sex, Success and Sex and the City
April 03, 2024 03:10 - 12 minutes - 12.6 MBCandace Bushnell, novelist and creator of Sex and the City, presents her one-woman show in Fredericton on April 10. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Candace Bushnell.
Houlton eclipse
April 03, 2024 03:10 - 11 minutes - 11.5 MBWe've been hearing from communities on the path of totality in New Brunswick about how they're getting ready for the event. This morning, we crossed the border and checked in with the town of Houlton, Maine to see what they've got planned. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Nancy Ketch.
Carbox tax reaction
April 03, 2024 03:10 - 13 minutes - 13.1 MBIf you had to fill the tank today, you likely noticed it cost more. That's because a bump to the federal carbon tax is officially taking effect. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Moe Qureshi, Director of Climate Research and Policy at the Conservation Council of New Brunswick.
Solving the housing crisis
April 02, 2024 03:10 - 13 minutes - 13.5 MBA call to action for fixing the housing crisis. Peter Corbyn, executive director of the New Brunswick Non-Profit Housing Association, takes to the Playhouse stage next week to inspire the public to get worked up about our housing crisis.
Eclipse soundscape
April 02, 2024 03:10 - 13 minutes - 13.3 MBWe've been hearing a lot about what we can expect to see during the solar eclipse, but what will it sound like? We hear about a fascinating citizen's science project called The Eclipse Soundscapes.
Easter chocolate
March 28, 2024 03:10 - 5 minutes - 6.05 MBChocolate costs are on the rise. We hear how a local chocolate shop is doing in this cocoa crisis, right before Easter weekend. Prapti Bamaniya dropped into Nancy Hoekman's sweet shop, Fancy Bites.
Eclipse balloon
March 28, 2024 03:10 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MBFlorenceville-Bristol is set to be in the path of totality during the April 8 solar eclipse. Physicist David Hunter grew up fascinated with astronomy, and soon he and a team of science enthusiasts will send cameras up above the clouds to record the once-in-a-lifetime solar event. CBC's Julia Wright met him, and saw his inventions.