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This Q League team is feeling strong heading into the second half of the season and a new space set to open soon in Saint John will help you channel your inner artist. These stories and more on Pulse NB.
On this week's show: Andrew Scheer resigns as leader of the federal Conservatives, the only hospice in Saint John gets high marks for transparency, and a New Brunswick musician does his part to help families at Christmas.
On this week's show: A major Canadian retailer adds medicinal cannabis for online purchase, and a new survey finds New Brunswick youth do not get enough sleep and are vaping too much.
On this week's show: Being on the ice in this arena may have saved one man's life, Saint John's re-elected MP is heading back to Parliament Hill, and the early reviews are good for re-branding this government department.
On this week's show: Some hopeful stats in the 11th version of the State of the Child Report, Saint John lands a unique convention, and specific honours to celebrate the life and impact of Erminie Cohen.
On this week's show: Mixed reviews on a big decision involving Cannabis NB, the thrill of a lifetime for a Saint Andrews hockey fan struggling with a serious disease, and holiday trends for Atlantic Canadians when it comes to shopping.
On this week's show: A new 36-page report talks about water quality in New Brunswick's lakes and rivers, upgrades worth $20 million are now complete at one local airport, and the premier discusses the tough road ahead for Cannabis NB.
On this week's show: One psychiatrist has an idea to help those struggling to find mental health treatment, new options for beer lovers in New Brunswick and a special monument to honour those who stand ready.
The federal election is in the books and New Brunswickers chose MPs like they chose MLAs in 2018. We examine the results of Monday night's federal election, where Saint John-Rothesay remained Liberal, but changes came for Fundy Royal, New Brunswick Southwest and Fredericton.
On this week's show: We hear from a UNB Saint John political science professor about the federal election campaign, and why one organization wants you to step away from the rake.
On this week's show: A struggling Saint John asset has a plan to turn things around, from Grand Bay-Westfield to a catwalk in Toronto, and learn about Michel Carrier's report and the recommendations which will never be implemented.
Adam Salesse is the People's Party of Canada candidate for the riding of Saint John-Rothesay.
On this week's show: Changes may be coming to garbage collection in the Port City, hear about one man's difficult journey with prostate cancer, and a preview of the new season for the Saint John Sea Dogs.
On this week's show: A big show of support in the Port City following a week of tragedy, a longtime Quispamsis politician will not re-offer next year, and a fresh new look for the lobby at the Imperial Theatre in Saint John.
On this week's show: Learning about the long road to Recovery Day for one Saint John man, and the community support for a new K-8 school in the Port City is strong.
On this week's show: The race is on for the 43rd federal election, a UPEI political scientist says it's hard to say what this election will look like, and two former Fundy Royal MPs share their memories of New Brunswick politician Greg Thompson.
On this week's show: Lessons learned for this New Brunswick superintendent after two years at the school level, tweaks are coming for the heritage by-law in Saint John, and a national group puts a priority on balanced books and sick days ahead of October's vote.
On this week's show: Thousands of students will head back to class this week, and a local police force has a new distracted driving simulator.
On this week's show: Dozens of jobs are being lost in St. Stephen, and Market Square is proposing a new home for the New Brunswick Museum.
On this week's show: Marking the one-year anniversary of the Fredericton shooting, and Harbour Station in Saint John will soon be getting a new name.
On this week's show: A community rallies to save a lighthouse in the region and another summer of artistic surprise in Saint John.
On this week's show: A nursing home's plan to assist seniors without family and a Fredericton cybersecurity expert talks about the Capital One data breach.
On this week's show: A Saint John councillor wants a ban on plastic bags, and the province's top veterinarian talks about rabies prevention.
On this week's show: We break down the not-guilty verdict in the second-degree murder retrial of Dennis Oland, who was accused of killing his father, Richard Oland, in July 2011.
On this week's show: Saint John's financial woes are front and centre with the release of the long-awaited working group report, a made-in-New Brunswick viral photo, and rocket-making camps to celebrate a big milestone.
On this week's show: Advice on coping with anxiety for a group expected to be tough, overdue renovations at this theatre and a very timely sports exhibit in the capital.
On this week's show: Saint John's mayor gives his third State of the City address, and the Financial and Consumer Services Commission wants to make it okay to talk about the financial abuse of seniors and estate planning.
On this week's show: Saint John hockey fans are not a fan of this decision, and using technology to help seniors.
On this week's show: Renovations are nearly complete on a former Saint John synagogue, and Fredericton's former police chief reflects on last summer's fatal shooting.
On this week's show: City funding for a sports team does not sit well with everyone, and New Brunswick is moving to tighten vaccination rules in schools and daycares.
On this week's show: A new Heritage Minute has been released ahead of the 75th anniversary of D-Day, and the town of Quispamsis is proposing a plastic bag ban for local retailers.
On this week's show: Saint John deals with a local measles outbreak, the Green Party wants the province to declare a climate emergency, and a local sporting event nears the five-year mark.
On this week's show: Another similar and devastating flood experience for New Brunswick. We bring you the latest on how the 2019 flood is affecting communities throughout southern New Brunswick.
On this week's show: An investigation into the deaths of guinea pigs at a Saint John zoo finds no evidence the method used was inhumane, and Kennebecasis regional police officers have been recognized for the roles they played after the Fredericton shooting.
On this week's show: The flooding threat escalates along the Saint John River, great news for two historic structures, and one town's loss is another city's benefit.
On this week's show: The Green Party of New Brunswick has a new executive director, and new regulations should help reduce incidents of workplace violence and harassment.
On this week's show: Nearly 250 people lost their jobs at two call centres in New Brunswick, and try your hand at municipal budgeting with a new tool.
On this week's show: New Brunswick's minority Tory government has released its first budget. We take a look at what it includes and hear what people are saying about it.
On this week's show: Saint John's "DK" loses a hard fought battle, a dramatic week at the Oland trial, and advice to protect yourself against "gifting circles".
On this week's show: A Saint John police officer and a civilian receive a special honour, and it was a dramatic week on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.
On this week's show: Tenacity in a small village after a raging fire levels a business, and a peewee hockey team from the Kennebecasis Valley is one step closer to winning $100,000.
On this week's show: A shocking discovery in the town of Rothesay, and Saint John is taking steps to tackle a nuisance deer problem.
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Tow truck safety is front and centre after one man's lucky escape in Moncton, and advice on how to get out of a debt trap.
On this week's show: Premier Blaine Higgs gives his first State of the Province address and a Quispamsis man has a brush with international fame.
On this week's show: Mother Nature and Old Man Winter teamed up to punish New Brunswick with snow, rain, freezing rain, flooding and strong winds, and 2018 was a banner year for the Saint John Airport.
On this week's show: A shuttered Saint John church may see new life doing something familiar, and Saint John's mayor talks about staying focused on priorities.
On this week's show: We dodged a bullet when it comes to the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season, and singing sisters support those who need it most.
On this week's show: Citing needs versus wants, the Progressive Conservatives government angers the Port City by cancelling and shelving several projects with big price tags.
On this week's show: A retired military member will take over a big role in Saint John, a controversial scrap metal recycling facility is back in operation, and a huge building in the Port City has some new owners.
On this week's show: One golfer has a tall tale he can tell for life — and this one is true.
On this week's show: The first week of Dennis Oland's retrial is dramatic out of the gate, a local group has released its annual report card on child poverty, and a former Saint John teacher described as a well-liked and respected educator has died.
On this week's show: The Brian Gallant era of provincial politics will be coming to a close and WorkSafeNB has changed the way it manages opioid prescriptions for people recovering from workplace injuries.
On this week's show: A surreal period of provincial politics has ended how many thought it would and a potash mine near Sussex is closing for good.
On this week's show: History unfolds in Fredericton as one premier starts the day and another finishes it.
On this week's show: Recreational cannabis is now legal in Canada after more than 90 years of prohibition, and Saint John sits on a financial precipice, despite a "new deal" with the province.
On this week's show: Saint Johners will not forget Thanksgiving Day Monday anytime soon, we learn more about the process to get the very first police association in Canada up and running, and a UNB researcher is looking for hearts — partridge hearts, that is.
On this week's show: The status quo remains despite three provincial election recounts, a cybersecurity expert fills us in on the latest Facebook security breach, and using humour to boost screening for this type of cancer.
On this week's show: Politics in New Brunswick is very complicated after the September 24th election and it is possible we might get a do-over.
On this week's show: We find out how Elections NB is trying to engage younger voters, we learn about problems facing education in this province, and we talk to the president of the Saint John Sea Dogs about preparations for this year's Quebec Major Junior Hockey League season.
On this week's show: Brad Perry breaks down some provincial election numbers when it comes to candidates, and Kevin Worrell speaks to someone who does not want to see a resurgence of the shale gas industry in New Brunswick.
On this week's show: Interpreting a big election promise about power rates, and one political leader speaks about his no-nonsense campaign.
On this week's show: Fear about bringing pets near the river after some dogs died, we know what this new structure in Saint John will look like, and meet Hampton sculptor Jim Boyd.
On this week's show: The Saint John area has a new designation and we'll tell you what it means, and the leader of the Opposition breaks down the New Brunswick government's first-quarter fiscal results.
On this week's show: Residents from Darlings Island are not happy with the provincial government and the plan to fix flooding problems, A Harvey Station author is up for a literary award and a Saint John woman has big success using the keto way of eating.
On this week's show, We go to the polls this fall. Hear from three provincial party leaders as they reflect on 2017 and plan for 2018.
On this week's show: Deconstucting the provincial climate change plan, It's cool to collect vinyl again and Characters we all know from the comics get a 21st century update on t
On this weeks show...a port city perspective on the opioid crisis....remembering a sombre anniversary...theories on what this new tax may look like...
On this week's show: What will happen to New Brunswick should NAFTA fail? , a long overdue apology is finally delivered in the House of Commons and Filling a gap by offering a new course.
In This weeks show...we hear from the sole survivor of a horrific car crash in 1994 who is telling students how to avoid such tragedies...a business on the verge of bankruptcy has a new lease on life...a single mother from Saint John wins half a million bucks..
In this week's show: a date for his second murder trial has been set, this mayor opens up a can of worms relating to the salaries of first responders and the nitty-gritty on what time change weekend does to your body.
On this weeks show....This historic Saint John building finally sells, We find out soon if a Freddy beach company made a deal with a dragon and the Election fake-out backfires.
On this weeks show...the players in a controversial merger for southern new brunswick...winter is coming and an expert tells us what to expect..
In this weeks show....the demise of a Canadian retail giant and world class junior hockey coming to saint john and Quispamsis
In This weeks show...the final nail in the coffin for an energy project that once brought great hope to the region...and legalizing marijuana will be tricky for employers
In this weeks show...a warning from the PC Leader, a new IT company comes to Saint John, and several police officers are honoured
In this weeks show Saint John is not properly handling its assets and how psychic mediums helped heal those suffering trauma over a little girls death 22 years ago.
In this weeks show. A surprising move seems to spell doom for this project but some are still hopeful, generosity means people will get to eat and anger over this move by the Trudeau liberals.
In this week's show: A rally to save a more than century old covered bridge from demolition, clearing up misconceptions about illegal smokes, and the magic of watching a solar eclipse.
In this week's show: How NAFTA changes can impact our province, The weekly setting for gas prices has not served consumers well and Celebrating a great showing out west. These stories and more on Pulse NB
She will now be steering this political ship, two sharp-toothed visitors in Maritime waters and a UNB expert weighs in on the North Korea/US showdown.
These two industries are facing serious shortages when it comes to workers and a study examines when and why seniors should consider giving up their car keys.
A pilot project is launched as the welding industry stares down the barrel of a labour shortage and different opinions were voiced around the legalization of pot.
Staggering numbers when it comes to property tax reassessments, this successful program brings seniors and kids together and the news is better than expected when it comes to the cost of water.
This move paves the way for a second murder trial, discussing the impact of concussions with a former CFLer and how do you like your fries?
This port city project is moving ahead, clearing up some of the mystery surrounding Lyme disease and addiction is hitting our children at a very young age.
On this week's show: New Brunswick finds itself on the horns of a dilemma with new tarrifs imposed on softwood lumber exports while the other Atlantic provinces get an exemption and one man wants to make it easier on pet-owners when disaster strikes.
In this week's show: A look back on the Great Fire of Saint John 140 years later and a permanent tribute to a retiring vice principal.
On this week's edition of Pulse NB: A village's community spirit shines after a loss, a call to action from a national agency, and events involving darts & flowers.
Advice in case you find yourself face to face with a moose, our region needs more immigrants and why the Disney Cruise line chose this city as a destination.
The province examines future energy options, some beer-drinkers rejoice and a company based in the Windy city is setting up in NB.
Grade 5 students at Chris Saunders Memorial Elementary School in Quispamsis have been taking part in a program called Entrepreneurial Adventure. Bea Allen says her students have been learning how to run their own business while helping kids in need at the same time.
Property owners who feel they're being ripped off by their assessments are getting moral support, a warning on seniors being kept in hospitals too long, and what kind of summer will we have?
A complex drug case in Saint John reaches its end before the courts and two stories involving ships from New Brunswick's past and present
Anxiety among homeowners in New Brunswick as the deadline to pay property tax bills nears and a call for the provincial policy on closing schools to be changed.
Questions continue to swirl around the property tax assessment scandal and alarm over rising daily rates at private special care homes.
The long road to recovery for a man who suffered a brain injury and the Consumers' Association of Canada reacts to the United Airlines overbooking fiasco.
Efforts are being made to restore the defunct Mental Health Court, some are upset in Saint John about the Jelly Bean buildings and a little Maritime flavour in this new post-apocalyptic novel.
It's been a dramatic week for the Gallant Liberals with the biggest scandal of their mandate so far, New Brunswick college students meet Spencer West and 17 students from Charlotte county are part of a historic event in France.
On this week's show: A large funding boost to improve literacy in New Brunswick, many are puzzled by a huge drop in their property tax assessment and the province makes good on changing these insensitive names.