Information Morning Saint John
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Wildfire season in New Brunswick
April 19, 2024 03:10 - 7 minutes - 7.09 MBThis week marked the official start of wildfire season in New Brunswick. Roger Collet, a wildfire prevention officer with the Department of Natural Resources, discusses what the conditions are like for the season ahead.
Lisa Hrabluk on ‘Civil War’
April 19, 2024 03:10 - 9 minutes - 8.8 MBFilm and streaming columnist Lisa Hrabluk shares her thoughts on Civil War, the new film that takes no prisoners in its portrayal of an America at war with itself.
Reinvigorating tourism on Campobello
April 19, 2024 03:10 - 9 minutes - 9.32 MBA Campobello Island development group hopes to attract some of the tourists flooding neighbouring communities right across the bay in southern Maine. We hear from Ron Beckwith, president of the Friars Bay Development Association.
Changes to Saint John's curbside recycling program
April 18, 2024 03:10 - 7 minutes - 7.07 MBTim O'Reilly, the City of Saint John's director of public works, explains how curbside recycling in Saint John will change when a third-party service provider takes over pickup in the city on May 1.
The early involvement of women in politics in Atlantic Canada
April 18, 2024 03:10 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBUNBSJ Prof. Heidi MacDonald discusses her new book, We Shall Persist: Women and the Vote in the Atlantic Provinces, with host Julia Wright.
Car-share service rolling in Saint Andrews
April 18, 2024 03:10 - 6 minutes - 6.68 MBRose Umlas of ECW's Project Village tells us about the electric car-share service that has really caught on in Saint Andrews.
Breaking down the federal budget
April 17, 2024 03:10 - 12 minutes - 11.7 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. Dalhousie University professor Lori Turnbull discusses the budget details with Steven Webb.
Saint Joan comes to Saint John
April 17, 2024 03:10 - 9 minutes - 9.18 MBA 100-year-old play about 600-year-old historical events is coming to a 200-year-old church in uptown Saint John. Saint Joan is a classic work of drama by George Bernard Shaw. The play's director, Matt Hamilton Snow, speaks to Steven Webb about the production.
Dr. Simon on anemia
April 17, 2024 03:10 - 6 minutes - 6.84 MBDr. Mike Simon speaks with Steve Webb about the common blood disorder that can have major consequences for your health.
Opioid deaths among young Canadians remain high
April 16, 2024 03:10 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBOne in four deaths of young Canadians (age 22 to 39) was opioid-related in 2021. Those rates remain high now across the country, pointing to an urgent need to work with communities to scale up services designed to support people who use drugs. We hear from a researcher detailing a new national report on the crisis and then Julie Dingwell of Avenue B Harm Reduction in Saint John.
Capturing the journey of the Atlantic salmon
April 16, 2024 03:10 - 9 minutes - 9.41 MBNick Hawkins is a wildlife cinematographer from New Brunswick who's embarking on an ambitious project to track the journey of Atlantic salmon from rivers in Canada to the fjords of Greenland.
Grieving Saint John father
April 15, 2024 03:10 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBRae Tyler was just 33 when she and her boyfriend, 35-year-old Jonathan Calhoun, died in a tent fire in Saint John on March 25. We hear from Rae Tyler's family and why her father is deeply troubled by a call he received from Premier Blaine Higgs.https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/rae-tyler-sj-profile-1.7168320
Spring garden preparation time
April 15, 2024 03:10 - 5 minutes - 5.21 MBAmy Cleveland is a horticulture technician and Master Gardener at Cedarcrest Gardens, she speaks wit Steven Webb about pests and getting gardens ready for a new season. Amy will be back Monday May 6 to answer all your gardening questions during our first call-in show of the season.
Grand-Bay Westfield encouraging "middle housing"
April 15, 2024 03:10 - 6 minutes - 6.53 MBGrand-Bay Westfield Mayor Brittany Merrifield and council aim to encourage more housing for specific groups like seniors and newcomers with a new development incentives program.
Our film columnist on the new Apple TV comedy, Loot
April 12, 2024 03:10 - 8 minutes - 8.05 MBStreaming and film columnist Lisa Hrabluk reviews Loot, a half-hour comedy about a billionaire philanthropist trying to give it all away.
Quispamsis orthodontist unexpectedly closes down business
April 12, 2024 03:10 - 9 minutes - 9.5 MBPatients of Dr. John Sherrard are still searching for answers after the business unexpectedly shuttered earlier this month. We spoke with former patient, Maranda Fullerton.
A new book looks at ways to stop homelessness before it starts
April 12, 2024 03:10 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBJames Hughes edited the new book Ending Homelessness in Canada. He’s launching his book in Saint John today at noon at 100 Waterloo Street.
Irving Nature Park receives extensive damage from a series of winter storms
April 12, 2024 03:10 - 8 minutes - 8.31 MBA clean-up effort is underway at the Irving Nature Park following extensive damage to the coastal area in recent months. The CBC's Julia Wright went out to the park to speak with director of parks for J.D. Irving Limited, Reg Woods.
Kennebecasis Valley Food Basket plans to expand
April 11, 2024 03:10 - 8 minutes - 8.47 MBKennebecasis Valley Food Basket is making some changes to better serve their growing list of clients. Brian Rignanesi, board chair of the KV Food Basket speaks to Julia Wright about the need for change and the plann to expand.
Inquest recommendations
April 11, 2024 03:10 - 8 minutes - 8.63 MBDarrell Mesheau died in the waiting area of the ER of the Chalmers Hospital in Fredericton. His death and the circumstances around it was the focus of a coroner's inquest this week. CBC's Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon covered the inquest speaks with host Julia Wright about the testimony and recommendations.
Celebrating Arab Heritage Month
April 10, 2024 03:10 - 7 minutes - 7.49 MBPalestinian embroidery and Arab music will be on display in Saint John this month. It's Arab Heritage Month, and Saint Johner Islam Mohamed joins host Julia Wright to talk about how the community is planning to celebrate.
Weather check in
April 10, 2024 03:10 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBCBC Meteorologist Tina Simpkin speaks with host Julia Wright about our mild winter. Warren Mabee, Director of Queen's University's Institute for Energy and Environmental Policy then speaks with Julia about a full year of record-breaking temperatures.
Dr. Mike Simon on phage therapy
April 10, 2024 03:10 - 4 minutes - 5.01 MBHouse doctor Mike Simon speaks with host Julia Wright about phage therapy and why are researchers hopeful that the experimental treatment could help to make antibiotics more effective.
Waterloo Village neighbourhood getting seniors housing
April 10, 2024 03:10 - 9 minutes - 8.78 MBDeveloper Michael Wowchuk speaks with host Julia Wright about his plans for seniors apartments. The plans call for 25 units, with 5 of them being affordable units.
Brunswick Square up for sale
April 09, 2024 03:10 - 11 minutes - 11 MBInterested in some uptown real estate for sale? It includes half a million square feet of commercial and office space. Not to mention a hotel and a nine-storey parkade. Yes, Brunswick Square is on the market, and Envision Saint John CEO Andrew Beckett speaks with host Julia Wright about the opportunity to take on some prime space in the port city.
Amateur astronomer Chris Curwin on solar eclipse
April 09, 2024 03:10 - 9 minutes - 8.94 MBIt was billed as a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We'll ask local amateur astronomer Chris Curwin if the total solar eclipse met expectations.
Hammond River Park expansion
April 09, 2024 03:10 - 7 minutes - 7.54 MBHammond River Park will soon more than double in size and the Town of Quispamsis wants your help deciding on what to do with the newly acquired land.
How far does the minimum wage increase go
April 09, 2024 03:10 - 12 minutes - 12.2 MBSome New Brunswickers have a few more dollars in their bank account after last week’s minimum wage increase. Randy Hatfield, executive director of the Human Development Council, explains why the increase is still not enough.
Eclipse eye safety
April 08, 2024 03:10 - 6 minutes - 6.1 MBEye safety is an important public service message. Julia Wright spoke to optometrist Dr. Alexis Keeling about that.
Astronomy East Conference
April 08, 2024 03:10 - 9 minutes - 9.01 MBJonna Brewer spoke to Stephane Picard, he owns an astro tourism business and organized the Astronomy East conference and trade show in Miramichi.
Legally blind astrophotographer
April 08, 2024 03:10 - 9 minutes - 8.83 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.
Astronaut in N.B. for eclipse
April 08, 2024 03:10 - 8 minutes - 8.16 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.
'Once in a lifetime' event
April 08, 2024 03:10 - 6 minutes - 6.23 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.
Eclipse balloon launch
April 08, 2024 03:10 - 5 minutes - 5.92 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.
More money in your pocket for recycling
April 05, 2024 03:10 - 10 minutes - 9.85 MBYou can now get twice as much when you recycle your cans or bottles. That's meant for a busy week at bottle depots across New Brunswick. Host Julia Wright speaks with the owner of the Golden Mile Redemption Centre to see how it's going
Movies: 3 Body Problem
April 05, 2024 03:10 - 8 minutes - 8.67 MBStreaming and film columnist Lisa Hrabluk explores the interstellar intrigue of '3 Body Problem', the new big budget Netflix series where the fate of humanity hinges on the unraveling mysteries of the universe.
Saint John man experiences Taiwan earthquake
April 05, 2024 03:10 - 6 minutes - 6.22 MBSaint John's Pierre Albert talks with host Julia Wright about his experience during the powerful earthquake that hit Taiwan this week.
Cannabis NB is expanding
April 04, 2024 03:10 - 10 minutes - 10.2 MBCannabis NB is expanding its footprint in the Greater Saint John region. Host Julia Wright speaks with CEO Lori Stickles about growing the provincial corporation and taking out a bite out of the illegal market.
Fire destroys building at McKay's Wild Blueberries
April 04, 2024 03:10 - 7 minutes - 7.67 MBRussell Weir is the owner of McKay's Wild Blueberries in Pennfield, he speaks with host Julia Wright about a recent fire in one of their buildings. We hear what this means for the farm with growing season just around the corner.
Federal carbon tax
April 04, 2024 03:10 - 10 minutes - 9.76 MBIf you had to fill the tank this week, you likely noticed it cost you more. A bump to the federal carbon tax is officially taking effect. Host Julia Wright speaks with Moe Qureshi, director of climate research policy at the New Brunswick Conservation Council for his thoughts.
Dr. Simon: How much red meat is too much?
April 03, 2024 03:10 - 5 minutes - 5.88 MBDr. Mike Simon joins us to talk about a new study that explores the genetic link between colorectal cancer and red and processed meat intake.
Rare Maude Lewis paintings sold
April 03, 2024 03:10 - 8 minutes - 8.11 MBAfter selling four works by Nova Scotia folk artist Maude Lewis last year, the Jones Auction House in Saint John just sold six more for eye-popping final bids.
Shifting how we look at accessibility
April 03, 2024 03:10 - 11 minutes - 11 MBA Saint John disability rights advocate wants to shift how we look at transportation, public buildings and everyday accessibility. Kaitlyn Layden is the lead researcher for the Go Barrier Free project, and she's hoping to hear from more New Brunswickers.
Ride-sharing service coming to St. Stephen
April 02, 2024 03:10 - 7 minutes - 7.09 MBJeremy Barham, the interim president of Future St Stephen, says they're partnering with the ride-sharing app Kari to bring a rural ride-share service to the town starting May 1.
St. Stephen to get its own app-based ridesharing service this spring
April 02, 2024 03:10 - 7 minutes - 7.09 MBJeremy Barham, the interim president of Future St Stephen says they're partnering with the ride-sharing app Kari to bring the service to the town starting May 1
Compassionate Intervention Act
April 02, 2024 03:10 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBThe province is proposing an act to force people with severe addictions into treatment. We hear from Public Safety Minister Kris Austin and Julia Woodhall-Melnik, associate professor in social sciences at UNB Saint John.
Comedy festival coming to the Imperial Theatre
April 02, 2024 03:10 - 9 minutes - 8.76 MBAngela Campbell, the executive director of the Imperial Theatre, join us to chat about the Saint John LOLfest coming to the theatre later this month.
Comedy festival coming to the imperial Theatre
April 02, 2024 03:10 - 9 minutes - 8.76 MBAngela Campbell, the executive director of the Imperial Theatre join us to chat about the LOLfest that is coming to the theatre later this month.
The province is proposing an Act to force people with severe addictions into treatment
April 02, 2024 03:10 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBWe hear from Public Safety Minister Kris Austin and associate professor in Social Sciences at UNB, Julia Woodhall Melnick.
American performer Mandy Patinkin brings his one man show to Saint John
March 28, 2024 03:10 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBMandy Patinkin is familiar to generations of audiences, for his work on stage, film and television. These days, he's back to singing on stage and touring his one man show. He tells us all about "Being Alive", which he's bringing to the Imperial Theatre on April 6th.