Information Morning Saint John
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Private francophone school project abandoned
January 31, 2024 04:10 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBIn November, we heard that plans for the francophone school, Lycée International Français des Provinces Atlantiques, were going full steam ahead. Atlantic Canada's first Lycée was set to open in September. But 62 days later, the project has been cancelled. Andrew Beckett, interim CEO of Envision Saint John, speaks with host Julia Wright about why the project is not moving forward.
Top doc on strep A
January 31, 2024 04:10 - 12 minutes - 12.2 MBCanada is seeing a record number of cases of invasive Group A strep, a bacterial infection that kills roughly one in 10 people who contract it. New Brunswick's acting chief medical officer of health, Dr. Yves Leger, speaks with Jeanne Armstrong.
N.B.'s rent bank
January 30, 2024 04:10 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MBJill Green, the provincial minister responsible for housing, explains how the province's new rent bank program works. Then host Julia Wright speaks with Tobin LeBlanc Haley, a member of the New Brunswick Coalition for Tenants Rights and co-director of the Home Research Lab at UNB, about the program's effectiveness.
New Passamaquoddy Lodge project stalled
January 30, 2024 04:10 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBThe bid to build a new Passamaquoddy Lodge in St. Andrews is well underway. It has designs, a parcel of land to build on and capital estimates. The project has ground to a halt, organizers say because the provincial government is dragging its feet on signing off on the project. Host Julia Wright speaks with Caroline Davies, chair of the development committee for the new Passamaquoddy Lodge.
Strep A testing available at some pharamacies
January 30, 2024 04:10 - 8 minutes - 8.43 MBA high rate of Group A Strep infections has been raising alarms across the country. A handful of pharmacies around New Brunswick are offering testing for strep. Anne Marie Picone is the interim executive director of the New Brunswick Pharmacists' Association.
Imperial Theatre screening The Boy and The Heron
January 29, 2024 04:10 - 9 minutes - 9.37 MBDirector Hayao Miyazaki is known for his breathtaking animation and storytelling. His latest feature film is up for an Oscar and will be soon be screened at the Imperial Theatre. Host Steven Webb chats with the Imperial's resident Miyazaki super fan, Lindsay Jacquard, about sharing her beloved films with the Saint John region.
Teacher retention and new hires in ASD-S
January 29, 2024 04:10 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBDemand for teachers is on the rise, but researchers say there's an average gap of three years between when a new teacher graduates in New Brunswick and when they get a full-time job. We get some perspective from Derek O'Brien, superintendent of Anglophone South.
Building resilient kids
January 29, 2024 04:10 - 10 minutes - 9.83 MBAn expert on resilience argues your environment has everything to do with how you deal with unusual stress in your life. Michael Ungar shares that insight and more on helping kids be more resilient with Steven Webb before an event for parents in the Saint John region.
Indigenous cultural space lacking in Saint John
January 29, 2024 04:10 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBIndigenous people in Saint John say the city needs a centre where they can access cultural services. We hear from Amanda LeBlanc, who'd like to see a Friendship Centre or Indigenous cultural space established in the city. Host Steven Webb then speaks with Indigenous advisor at UNB Saint John, Todd Ross, about what's needed to support Indigenous culture here.
Cold week ahead, are shelters prepared?
January 26, 2024 04:10 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBThe temperatures will dip down to -13 in the coming days. Tony Dickinson is Outflow's director of shelter and housing, he speaks with host Julia Wright about what they are going to be doing to protect people living on the streets.
Movies: For All Mankind
January 26, 2024 04:10 - 7 minutes - 7.52 MBLisa Hrabluk is exploring an alternate history of space travel in the Apple TV series For All Mankind.
Airline passengers could get more protection and compensation
January 26, 2024 04:10 - 10 minutes - 9.8 MBProposed changes to federal air passenger protection regulations could mean you get compensated for delays due to unplanned mechanical events and be re-booked within 9 hours of a flight disruption. Duncan Dee, former Chief Operating Officer of Air Canada, takes us though what this could means for us here in NB.
History at risk through coastal erosion
January 25, 2024 04:10 - 12 minutes - 12 MBStorm surges with high winds, and crashing waves have eaten away at the New Brunswick coastline in record time this storm season. Homes and roads aren't the only things at risk. Archaeologist Gabe Hrynick joins host Julia Wright to explain how coastal erosion is creating a crisis for people whose job it is to preserve the past.
Plans to bring more to Rockwood Park and Public gardens
January 25, 2024 04:10 - 9 minutes - 9.26 MBSaint John Public Gardens general manager says we aren't using our gardens to their full potential. Joel Skogman is the also GM of the Saint John Horticultural Association, which runs the Rockwood Park Campground. He speaks with host Julia Wright about the vision for the park, and the campground.
The future of the Emergencies Act
January 25, 2024 04:10 - 10 minutes - 9.99 MBThe Liberal government was not justified in its use of the Emergencies Act. That's the headline from a Federal Court ruling this week. Law professor Kerri Froc breaks down the ruling and what it means for any future use of the Act.
Saint John Fire Chief Kevin Clifford set to retire
January 25, 2024 04:10 - 16 minutes - 15.8 MBSaint John Fire Chief Kevin Clifford will retire at the end of the week, after 44 years as a firefighter. He looks back on that long career with host Julia Wright.
Small arts magazine launches
January 24, 2024 04:10 - 11 minutes - 11.4 MBJesse McRae and Lauren Dykeman are the founders/editors and content editors of Saint John's newest arts magazine, Halley's Creative. They joined us to talk about why they're launching an old-school print zine in 2024 and what they hope it brings to the local arts community.
Our house doctor on cold-weather exercise
January 24, 2024 04:10 - 8 minutes - 8.26 MBDr. Mike Simon shares advice for working out in cold weather.
Immigration supports for Gazan refugees
January 24, 2024 04:10 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBSaint Johner Maryam Nasser is of Palestinian and Egyptian descent and has family in the West Bank. She's concerned by the level of visas and settlement services being afforded to Gazan refugees.
Inuk opera singer Deantha Edmunds named to the Order of Canada
January 23, 2024 04:10 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBDeantha Edmunds lived, performed and taught music in the Saint John region for more than 15 years and was recently named to the Order of Canada.
Teacher retention
January 23, 2024 04:10 - 8 minutes - 8.47 MBA new report suggests half of New Brunswick students graduating with a bachelor of education remain in the province to teach in public schools. Ted McDonald, the director of the New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training at the University of New Brunswick, speaks with us about what that means for teacher retention.
Harbour Passage expansion
January 23, 2024 04:10 - 10 minutes - 10.3 MBTim O'Reilly, the director of public works and transportation for the City of Saint John, tells us what the proposed expansion to Harbour Passage will look like.
Erosion wreaking havoc along Fundy coast
January 22, 2024 04:10 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBAfter three storms hit the coastal Bay of Fundy in a month, residents are worried about continued erosion of their properties. A Lorneville homeowner shares what happened to his property and then Roxanne MacKinnon, executive director of ACAP, discusses ways to prevent damages.
Winter hiking
January 22, 2024 04:10 - 6 minutes - 6.41 MBIt's been a roller coaster of a season for skiing and skating, but it's always hiking season in New Brunswick. James Donald of Hiking NB tells us his go-to hiking trails and how to stay safe when exploring the outdoors in the winter.
Couple welcomes newborn on side of road
January 22, 2024 04:10 - 9 minutes - 9.45 MBA couple from Rothesay will have a great birth story to tell their new daughter, who was born on the side of the road in Saint John on the way to the hospital. Proud father Jordan Mattie tells the story.
Migrant workers without jobs as lobster plant closes doors
January 22, 2024 04:10 - 8 minutes - 8.41 MBLast week a lobster processing plant in Escuminac closed its doors. Migrant advocate Adi Rao shares concerns going forward and what it means for migrant workers counting on working in New Brunswick.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.