Information Morning Fredericton

He was born in Canada and raised in Dublin and some of his friends eventually became members of the band U2. Stephen Fearing is coming to Fredericton for a show in February.

Duration:00:09:46

Mi’kmaq SMRs

Bringing SMRs to New Brunswick. That's the goal of a new agreement between the North Shore Mi'kmaq Tribal Council and nuclear energy giant.

Duration:00:10:19

Artist counseling

It's called Counselling for Artists but don't let the name fool you, everyone is welcome. The Charlotte Street Arts Centre is offering discounted counseling sessions.

Duration:00:09:41

Assessment data

Property assessment notices are in the mail. Jeanne Armstrong spoke with Ray Harris, data analyst and owner of DataWazo, who sorted through all the data to show you how your assessment compares to your neighbours.

Duration:00:11:07

Emergency shelter

1/20/2025

It's a week of frigid temperatures and blowing snow. So for people living rough, where are they to go? We'll check in with Warren Maddox about capacity this winter for shelter beds - and we'll get an update on the new emergency shelter on NBEx grounds.

Duration:00:10:40

NB Power bills

1/20/2025

Well, the reaction to power bills has been overwhelming. So many people have contacted us and their elected representatives about their power bills. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Lori Clark, President and CEO from NB Power.

Duration:00:15:12

Power bills

1/19/2025

If you saw a huge increase in your power bill this month, you likely aren't alone. We'll hear from one PC MLA who has received hundreds of complaints and queries about rising bills.

Duration:00:10:24

View from Maine

1/19/2025

Taking a peek over the border fence on inauguration day. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Ron Schmidt, political science professor at the University of Southern Maine, about what the mood is in Maine today as Donald Trump returns to office.

Duration:00:06:42

Apartment recycling

1/19/2025

Soon, apartment dwellers in Fredericton won’t have to go to redemption centres to recycle. Those services will be at their doorstep.

Duration:00:08:08

Housing incentive

1/16/2025

Housing minister David Hickey on an incentive that may help the Centennial Building redevelopment.

Duration:00:03:45

UNB naloxone

1/16/2025

Nurse and university official Kathy Wilson on emergency kits now available in case of opioid overdose on campus.

Duration:00:09:45

Ski race cancelled

1/16/2025

Wostawea cross-country ski club president Nathalie Comeau says the Maritime Cup event planned for Jan. 25-26 cannot go ahead due to lack of snow.

Duration:00:09:41

Shivering Songs

Blogger Emma Chevarie of Music Runs Through It gives us a preview of a winter music festival in Fredericton.

Duration:00:05:18

Liquor store cybersecurity

Terry Cutler of Cyology Labs in Montreal provides analysis of the computer systems disruption at N.B. Liquor.

Duration:00:09:33

Centennial Building remodel

Architect John Leroux and developer Geoff Colter have different ideas about how to convert a Fredericton office building into apartments.

Duration:00:17:23

Saving money

Marissa Sollows of the N.B. Financial and Consumer Services Commission offers advice to cope with the high cost of living.

Duration:00:09:18

Fact checking

Meta is scrapping its independent fact-checking program. What does this mean for the millions of Facebook and Instagram users? Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Erin Steuter about that.

Duration:00:12:18

Negotiating pharmacare

Canada's Health Minister is under the gun to secure deals on pharmacare programs with the provinces and sign up patients for the dental program. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to minister Mark Holland as he visits New Brunswick.

Duration:00:16:51

TikTok ban

Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Ashley Robbins, a TikTokker from Woodstock, about how a potential ban in the states could pull about 70% of her audience.

Duration:00:09:49

Medical column - health effects of fires