Information Morning Saint John
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Helping the unhoused with what really works
January 19, 2024 04:10 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBAfter working with people on the streets of Saint John for well over a decade, Melanie Vautour of Fresh Start says what people really need is the the support to get into permanent housing. She speaks with host Julia Wright about what could work and what doesn't.
Saint Andrews wharf renovations
January 19, 2024 04:10 - 9 minutes - 8.88 MBThe renovation of Market Wharf and Market Square in Saint Andrews took another step forward this week. Mayor Brad Henderson shares all the details with host Julia Wright.
Movies: Mean Girls
January 19, 2024 04:10 - 7 minutes - 7.75 MBLisa Hrabluk is heading back to school for Mean Girls the Musical. She joins host Julia Wright to chat about how the kids from North Shore High School are doing in this new musicial.
Saint John creating managed homeless encampments
January 18, 2024 04:10 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBSaint John Mayor Donna Reardon joins host Julia Wright to talk about work underway now to help people living in tents and makeshift shelters.
Spike in invasive Strep A infections
January 18, 2024 04:10 - 8 minutes - 7.81 MBInvasive group A strep infections are on the rise across the country. We hear about how the bacterial infection spreads and the symptoms to watch for with Dr. Christopher Labos. The epidemiologist and cardiologist speaks with host Julia Wright.
Local charity distributes ice fishing tents to people sleeping rough
January 17, 2024 04:10 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBHost Julia Wright speaks with Bobby Hayes, founder of the Joshua Group, which helps kids in need. He's behind a local effort to provide homeless people with ice fishing tents for shelter.
Questioning PC Party's vetting process
January 17, 2024 04:10 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBUNB political scientist Don Wright says he's surprised at how the PC Party signed off on Faytene Grassechi's candidacy despite her past writings on same-sex marriage and abortion
Dr. Mike Simon fixing health care
January 17, 2024 04:10 - 8 minutes - 7.98 MBDr. Simon talks about the six recommendations from the New Brunswick Medical Society for how to fix problems with our health-care system. The society shared those suggestions with the health minister last week.
Assessment increases
January 16, 2024 04:10 - 9 minutes - 9.2 MBThe CBC's Bob Jones walks us through the shocking increases in 2024 residential tax assessments.
Housing and health care under one roof
January 16, 2024 04:10 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBDr. Sarah Gander speaks with host Julia Wright about how NB Social Pediatrics is getting involved in the 39-unit Barrack Green affordable housing project planned for Saint John's south end.
Nursing home advocates on bed shortages
January 16, 2024 04:10 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBSeniors and nursing home staff weigh in on bed shortages related to hospital overcrowding as some senior patients in Saint John are being fast-tracked for nursing home beds.
Living Large in the Port City
January 15, 2024 04:10 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MBKatelin Dean and Isaiah Richards are two lifelong Saint Johners who discuss what it's like to be obese in New Brunswick, from shopping for bathing suits to fitting in plastic lawn chairs and the online dating scene.
Boat frozen in St. John River
January 15, 2024 04:10 - 9 minutes - 8.79 MBThe CBC's Mia Urquhart spoke with Jordan Tatton, the owner of a boat frozen into the St. John River who says he's confident his boat will survive the ice this winter and plans to spend the winter living on it
Landfill eagles
January 15, 2024 04:10 - 8 minutes - 8.11 MBBirder and naturalist Jim Wilson joined us to talk about why the Crane Mountain Landfill is such a great place to see bald eagles.
Wait times for long-term care beds reach a critical level
January 15, 2024 04:10 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBWe take a closer look at what Horizon Health Network being done to improve wait-times at the four regional hospitals. Dr. Fraser Mackay, a family physician and emergency care doctor, speaks with host Julia Wright.
Movies: Anatomy of a Fall
January 12, 2024 04:10 - 8 minutes - 8 MBStreaming and film columnist Lisa Hrabluk talks about Anatomy of a Fall, a courtroom thriller about love, death and marriage.
Sussex redeveloping site of devastating fire
January 12, 2024 04:10 - 8 minutes - 8.36 MBMore than a decade after the fire that ripped through historic buildings along Broad Street in Sussex, the town wants to redevelop the empty lot. Chief Administrative Officer Scott Hatcher fills us in on what they want to see built in the downtown and how they hope to get it done.
N.B. disability rate soars
January 12, 2024 04:10 - 8 minutes - 8.45 MBTwenty-seven per cent of Canadians have a disability, but here in New Brunswick, over 35 per cent of the population live with a disability, the second-highest rate in the country. Haley Flaro, director of the non-profit Ability NB, speaks about why the rats here is rising faster than in other provinces.
More affordable housing coming to Saint John's south end
January 12, 2024 04:10 - 7 minutes - 7.39 MBAn affordable housing project in Saint John's south end gets a major boost with government funding. Seth Asimakos of Kaleidoscope Social Impact has the latest on the Barrack Green Residences project.
Game of throws
January 11, 2024 04:10 - 8 minutes - 8.43 MBThe Brick City Beatdown is one of the largest ultimate Frisbee tournaments in Atlantic Canada, with 24 teams and 2 days of exciting disc-throwing action. Tournament director Alex Downing tells host Julia Wright all about the action expected at the Saint John fieldhouse this weekend.
Crane Mountain Landfill wants to expand upward
January 11, 2024 04:10 - 11 minutes - 11.3 MBThe public will soon get a chance to look at a plan to increase capacity for solid waste at the Crane Mountain Landfill. Host Julia Wright speaks with Marc McLeod, general manager of the Fundy Regional Service Commission, about efforts to extend the lifespan of the landfill.
Storm wreaks havoc along the coast
January 11, 2024 04:10 - 12 minutes - 12 MBYesterday's storm brought wind, snow and rain to the region, but also some very high waves and flooding in places along the coast. Brad Henderson is the mayor of Saint Andrew and Bonnie Morse is mayor of Grand Manan, they both speak with host Julia Wright about local storm damage.
Dr. Mike Simon on seasonal illnesses
January 10, 2024 04:10 - 5 minutes - 5.74 MBThe Stomach flu was making the rounds in our region through the holiday season. Dr. Mike Simon joins us to talk about the bugs that make us sick.
Halifax's safer option for homeless
January 10, 2024 04:10 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBStephen Wilsack is a volunteer who's been working with community members and businesses, leading efforts to make an encampment in downtown Halifax a safer place for people to seek shelter. Julia Wright speaks with him about how and why he's doing what he is doing.
The ER crunch
January 09, 2024 04:10 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBDr. Mike Howlett, the former head of emergency medicine at the Saint John Regional Hospital and current president of the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians\, speaks with host Julia Wright about the crunch facing New Brunswick emergency departments and what he sees as the way forward in this province.
Making encampments safer
January 09, 2024 04:10 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBA local researcher who studies homelessness and addiction, and has been there himself, would like to see more resources put into making encampments safer. Eric Weissman speaks with host Julia Wright about some options he thinks are attainable in our community.
Mom speaks about losing son in encampment fire
January 09, 2024 04:10 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBHeather McArthur lost her son, Peter Evan McArthur, after a fire overtook an encampment in Saint John over the weekend. Now she's calling for action to better protect those living rough in these frigid winter months.
Youth homelessness in Saint John
January 08, 2024 04:10 - 9 minutes - 8.69 MBKaren Cummings is the executive director of Centre for Youth Care. They run Beacon Cove, a youth shelter in Saint John located.
Alzheimer's drug showing promise for people with concussions
January 08, 2024 04:10 - 12 minutes - 12.1 MBHundreds of thousands of Canadians get concussions each year, and many don't ever fully recover. Now, researchers at Dalhousie University have found a promising treatment in a drug normally used to treat Alzheimer's. Dr. Mark MacLean is a neurosurgery resident at Dalhousie University.
One dead in encampment fire
January 08, 2024 04:10 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBJohanne McCullough, the co-founder of Street Team SJ, was on the scene of a fatal fire at an encampment near Main Street and Paradise Row on Saturday night. She tells us what she saw and what's being done in our city to support those living roough
Lots of kids sick
January 05, 2024 04:10 - 15 minutes - 14.9 MBMany, many Saint Johners, spent the Christmas holidays inside, with the kids, coughing, sneezing, and nursing flu symptoms. There's a current surge of viral illnesses and no surprise, kids are getting sick most often. Host Julia Wright speaks with Dr. Sarah Gander, head of pediatrics at Horizon Health about what she's seeing.
Saint Johner handing out cosmentics at Golden Globes
January 05, 2024 04:10 - 9 minutes - 8.7 MBFrom the Port City to the City of Angels, Saint John's Alicia Anderson is in Los Angeles this week for the Golden Globes. Her cosmetics brand will be gifted to the nominees
Movies: Maestro
January 05, 2024 04:10 - 9 minutes - 8.9 MBIt’s January and in the world of film and entertainment that means awards season is in full swing. Lisa Hrabluk tells us about one of this year’s favourites, Bradley Cooper’s Maestro, a biopic about American composer and conductor, Leonard Bernstein
Documenting the rich history of Black families in N.B.
January 04, 2024 04:10 - 9 minutes - 9.57 MBDocumenting Black families who can trace their lineage back to the 1700s in New Brunswick. That's the vision behind Thandiwe McCarthy's new book. He tells host Julia Wright about the anthology he's working on that's part history, part photo album, part poetry.
A snapshot of homelessness
January 04, 2024 04:10 - 12 minutes - 12.1 MBWe dive into the latest Point-In-Time Count report released by the Saint John Human Development Council. Greg Bishop, a senior director at the organization, discusses the steep rise in homelessness in the province, including here in Saint John.
Weight loss red flags
January 04, 2024 04:10 - 9 minutes - 8.98 MBWith the New Year often comes weight-loss goals, but before you dive into the world of dieting, registered dietitian Maryam Naslafkih has some words of warning.
Taking theatre outside the Imperial
January 03, 2024 04:10 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBAngela Campbell is back with our monthly Imperial Theatre segment. She speaks with host Julia Wright about what it means for the Imperial to be a regional facility and how they bring their work outside the city limits.
Puck drops on PWHL's first season
January 03, 2024 04:10 - 8 minutes - 8.47 MBThe inaugural season of the Professional Women's Hockey League is underway. CBC Sports reporter Karissa Donkin speaks with host Julia Wright about how we got here and the hopes for a successful pro women's league.
AIM license revoked
January 03, 2024 04:10 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBThe province revoked American Iron and Metal's license for its scrapyard on the Saint John waterfront late last week. Mayor Donna Reardon tells us what's next in the process.
Author Anne Scott on motherhood
December 21, 2023 04:10 - 13 minutes - 13 MBA new book by Hampton author Anne Scott explores the women who make us who we are: our moms. It's a collection of 80 heartfelt personal stories that will make you think about the nature of one of the world's most rewarding and difficult jobs.
Movies: Wonka
December 21, 2023 04:10 - 8 minutes - 7.78 MBThe prequel to "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" is in theatres in Saint John. Our film and streaming columnist Lisa Hrabluk went to see Wonka and she joins us with her thoughts.
Maryam Naslafkih mindful holiday eating
December 21, 2023 04:10 - 8 minutes - 8.27 MBThe holidays are upon us and so are the traditional feasts and endless sweets. It's a time of indulgence for many us. Our house dietician Maryam Naslafkih has some advice to eating mindfully and not mindlessly during the holiday season.
Brunswick Square business moves on
December 20, 2023 04:10 - 10 minutes - 10.3 MBAs another store prepares to leave Brunswick Square, its departure signals a major re-development in the offing for the uptown mall. Mike Melvin, owner of My City Life, speaks with host Julia Wright.
Holidays and grief
December 20, 2023 04:10 - 9 minutes - 8.78 MBThe holidays can be a difficult time for those living through grief. Our mental health columnist, Mark Henick, will be with us to reflect on how we can still have a happy holidays, while honoring our loss.
Dr. Mike Simon on holiday staffing
December 20, 2023 04:10 - 6 minutes - 6.72 MBEven over the holidays, health-care emergencies don't take days off and neither do many health-care worker. Dr. Mike Simon joins us to talk about holiday staffing.
Charlotte County storm update
December 19, 2023 04:10 - 7 minutes - 7.03 MBMore than 100,000 New Brunswick households lost power Monday due to the high winds and heavy rain. The mayor of Saint Andrews, Brad Henderson, gives an update on their outages and how the local arena is helping those affected.
How to make the best mocktail
December 19, 2023 04:10 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBSaint John bar owner and professional bartender Eric Scouten of Kakuteru Lounge has perfected the art of the mocktail. He joins the studio live to shake things up with some festive virgin drinks.
The case to declare an emergency on homelessness
December 19, 2023 04:10 - 14 minutes - 13.9 MBHousing activists say a state of emergency around homelessness is something they've been calling for decades and St. Stephen isn't the only community to declare one (only to have it cancelled by the province). Matthew Hayes of the New Brunswick Coalition for Tenants' Rights speaks on homelessness in smaller communities and what's next for St. Stephen.
Canadian students' math skills declining
December 18, 2023 04:10 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBLucia Tramonte, a professor at the University of New Brunswick and lead analyst of the PISA 2022 capacity building program at the OECD in Paris, says that young people's math skills may have dipped over the past five years.
N.B. posts highest COVID death rate
December 18, 2023 04:10 - 10 minutes - 10.4 MBNew Brunswick has highest COVID death rate recorded by any Canadian province in the last two years. CBC Reporter Robert Jones looks into how much of a risk COVID is posing in New Brunswick this holiday season.