Information Morning Fredericton

Ava Wood is a young hockey player from Oromocto on the Canadian women's team at the U18 hockey championship in Finland. She also has a big cheering section there including her Dad, Art.

Duration:00:12:15

Winter bird list

Would it surprise you to know birders in New Brunswick have reported seeing more than 170 different bird species this winter so far? It's the second highest number reported since Nature N.B. started keeping a winter bird list in 1996. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to birder Jim Wilson about that.

Duration:00:10:31

Canada-US relation

Jeanne Armstrong checked in with Canada-US relations expert Asa McKercher for a look at how Canadian politicians are pushing back on Donald Trump's threat to make Canada the 51st state, and what Canada needs to do to maintain a healthy relationship with the US.

Duration:00:12:03

Arcadia doctor retiring

A beloved family physician in the municipality of Arcadia is retiring leaving a major gap in that community's healthcare. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Arcadia's mayor, Derek Pleadwell.

Duration:00:14:01

School bus shortage in Francophone South

The Francophone South school district is warning parents to prepare for more possible school bus delays and cancellations in the days to come. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Monique Boudreau, the superintendent of the district, about the district's ongoing bus shortage.

Duration:00:09:21

Prorogation

What dies on the order paper when parliament is prorogued? Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Duff Conacher from Democracy Watch, who lays out the important pieces of legislation now on the cutting room floor, and why he thinks there needs to be rules for governments to follow around prorogation.

Duration:00:12:20

Home energy efficiency

Climate change and the environment are global issues but our new columnist argues there are always things you can do in your small part of the world. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Carl Duivenvoorden about home energy efficiency.

Duration:00:14:39

Plasma clinics

We now have three plasma clinics in the province where people are asked to donate their plasma in exchange for money, and these clinics have local advocates concerned. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Jean-Claude Basque with the New Brunswick Health Coalition. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/paid-plasma-clinic-expands-1.7422474

Duration:00:12:01

Big Brothers Big Sisters needs volunteers

Big Brothers and Big Sisters is asking New Brunswickers for the gift of time this year. The non-profit provides children across the province with mentors, and has a growing wait list of children. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to John Foley, executive director for Fredericton and Oromocto.

Duration:00:13:11

Health care resources

Fredericton is losing its only vascular surgeon, leaving a huge gap in care in the community. We heard about the impacts on the show from two physicians at the hospital. This morning, Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dr. John Dornan, N.B.'s Minister of Health.

Duration:00:14:15

Affordable housing efforts

The City of Fredericton is looking at a program to help first time home buyers. It's one of the programs on the priority list for the City of Fredericton's affordable housing development coordinator, Janet Flowers.

Duration:00:11:22

Playhouse preview - Josephine

Josephine Baker led a revolutionary life, and that life comes alive on stage in a burlesque cabaret dream play. Tim Yerxa told us about the show, Josephine.

Duration:00:13:18

Medical column - alcohol