$47 BILLION is on the table to reform First Nations child and family services. The Canadian government reached a draft agreement with the Assembly of First Nations, and now its national chief is touring the country ahead of the ratification vote next month. Summer host Khalil Akhtar spoke to National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak.…

The hills of Albert county inspired the invention of kerosene, new types of lighthouses and the fog horn. We pay a visit to Albert Mines with James Upham to learn about the man behind those innovations that shaped the world.

$47 BILLION is on the table to reform First Nations child and family services. The Canadian government reached a draft agreement with the Assembly of First Nations, and now its national chief is touring the country ahead of the ratification vote next month. Summer host Khalil Akhtar spoke to National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak.…

The hills of Albert county inspired the invention of kerosene, new types of lighthouses and the fog horn. We pay a visit to Albert Mines with James Upham to learn about the man behind those innovations that shaped the world.

$47 BILLION is on the table to reform First Nations child and family services. The Canadian government reached a draft agreement with the Assembly of First Nations, and now its national chief is touring the country ahead of the ratification vote next month. Summer host Khalil Akhtar spoke to National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak.…

The hills of Albert county inspired the invention of kerosene, new types of lighthouses and the fog horn. We pay a visit to Albert Mines with James Upham to learn about the man behind those innovations that shaped the world.

​CBC's Jonna Brewer spoke to Dr. Raj Bhardwaj ​a​bout the latest​ research on dementia risk factors.

​CBC's Jonna Brewer spoke to Dr. Raj Bhardwaj ​a​bout the latest​ research on dementia risk factors.

A biology blitz is happening in the Loch Alva protected natural area for the next two weeks. Among the scientists are a few artists. Summer host Khalil Akhtar spoke to Michael McEwing, a landscape artist from Woodstock.

For years, Emmett Grier has been dogged by his criminal record. But this week, his record was suspended, opening up a world of opportunity in the next chapter of his life. The Elizabeth Fry Society is helping people with the application process. Summer host Khalil Akhtar spoke to Emmett Grier and Melissa McCaughan.…

​CBC's Jonna Brewer spoke to Dr. Raj Bhardwaj ​a​bout the latest​ research on dementia risk factors.

A biology blitz is happening in the Loch Alva protected natural area for the next two weeks. Among the scientists are a few artists. Summer host Khalil Akhtar spoke to Michael McEwing, a landscape artist from Woodstock.

For years, Emmett Grier has been dogged by his criminal record. But this week, his record was suspended, opening up a world of opportunity in the next chapter of his life. The Elizabeth Fry Society is helping people with the application process. Summer host Khalil Akhtar spoke to Emmett Grier and Melissa McCaughan.…

A biology blitz is happening in the Loch Alva protected natural area for the next two weeks. Among the scientists are a few artists. Summer host Khalil Akhtar spoke to Michael McEwing, a landscape artist from Woodstock.

For years, Emmett Grier has been dogged by his criminal record. But this week, his record was suspended, opening up a world of opportunity in the next chapter of his life. The Elizabeth Fry Society is helping people with the application process. Summer host Khalil Akhtar spoke to Emmett Grier and Melissa McCaughan.…

Mars and Jupiter are getting closer and closer to each other. It's a rare sight and one of several celestial sightings happening now. Summer host Khalil Akhtar spoke to amateur astronomer Chris Curwin to find out what we can see in our skies, and where to look.

It was a dream come true for a marathoner from Moncton. Colin McQuade travelled to Paris to run the Olympic marathon course. Summer host Khalil Akhtar spoke to him about that experience.

A recently published paper found that the Lynx population in New Brunswick face significant threats from habitat loss, climate change, and human activities. CBC's Prapti Bamaniya spoke to researcher Bobby Nakamoto.

The calls for greater oversight of travel-nurse companies are growing. Summer host Khalil Akhtar spoke to Ivy Bourgeault, head of the Canadian Health Workforce Network.

Mars and Jupiter are getting closer and closer to each other. It's a rare sight and one of several celestial sightings happening now. Summer host Khalil Akhtar spoke to amateur astronomer Chris Curwin to find out what we can see in our skies, and where to look.

Jonna Brewer brings us the story of a daily photo dedication, made by Thaddeus Holownia, for his late partner, Gay Hansen.

It was a dream come true for a marathoner from Moncton. Colin McQuade travelled to Paris to run the Olympic marathon course. Summer host Khalil Akhtar spoke to him about that experience.

The calls for greater oversight of travel-nurse companies are growing. Summer host Khalil Akhtar spoke to Ivy Bourgeault, head of the Canadian Health Workforce Network.

The calls for greater oversight of travel-nurse companies are growing. Summer host Khalil Akhtar spoke to Ivy Bourgeault, head of the Canadian Health Workforce Network.

It was a dream come true for a marathoner from Moncton. Colin McQuade travelled to Paris to run the Olympic marathon course. Summer host Khalil Akhtar spoke to him about that experience.

Jonna Brewer brings us the story of a daily photo dedication, made by Thaddeus Holownia, for his late partner, Gay Hansen.

Mars and Jupiter are getting closer and closer to each other. It's a rare sight and one of several celestial sightings happening now. Summer host Khalil Akhtar spoke to amateur astronomer Chris Curwin to find out what we can see in our skies, and where to look.

A recently published paper found that the Lynx population in New Brunswick face significant threats from habitat loss, climate change, and human activities. CBC's Prapti Bamaniya spoke to researcher Bobby Nakamoto.

Jonna Brewer brings us the story of a daily photo dedication, made by Thaddeus Holownia, for his late partner, Gay Hansen.

A recently published paper found that the Lynx population in New Brunswick face significant threats from habitat loss, climate change, and human activities. CBC's Prapti Bamaniya spoke to researcher Bobby Nakamoto.

​Thousands of sandpipers are flocking to Johnson's Mills, near Dorchester right now. ​W​e check in with the interpretive centre there, as the shorebirds fatten up and prepare for an epic journey.​ Summer host Khalil Akhtar spoke to the manager, Jordan Myles​.

​Thousands of sandpipers are flocking to Johnson's Mills, near Dorchester right now. ​W​e check in with the interpretive centre there, as the shorebirds fatten up and prepare for an epic journey.​ Summer host Khalil Akhtar spoke to the manager, Jordan Myles​.

CBC's Jacques Poitras brings us the story of one healthcare worker's experience with Canadian Health Lab, the controversial travel-nurse company operating in New Brunswick.

A new pilot project in Saint John's north end hopes to house up 25 people experiencing homelessness. ​Summer host Khalil Akhtar spoke to Melanie Vautour​,​ executive director of Fresh Start Services for Women.

​Thousands of sandpipers are flocking to Johnson's Mills, near Dorchester right now. ​W​e check in with the interpretive centre there, as the shorebirds fatten up and prepare for an epic journey.​ Summer host Khalil Akhtar spoke to the manager, Jordan Myles​.

A new pilot project in Saint John's north end hopes to house up 25 people experiencing homelessness. ​Summer host Khalil Akhtar spoke to Melanie Vautour​,​ executive director of Fresh Start Services for Women.

CBC's Jacques Poitras brings us the story of one healthcare worker's experience with Canadian Health Lab, the controversial travel-nurse company operating in New Brunswick. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/canadian-health-labs-unpaid-wages-1.7290535

CBC's Jacques Poitras brings us the story of one healthcare worker's experience with Canadian Health Lab, the controversial travel-nurse company operating in New Brunswick.

A new pilot project in Saint John's north end hopes to house up 25 people experiencing homelessness. ​Summer host Khalil Akhtar spoke to Melanie Vautour​,​ executive director of Fresh Start Services for Women.

This week Books and Backroads headed to Dalhousie Centennial Library, in the community of Ugpi'Ganjig, to meet with a book club talking about "I am a Truck" by Michelle Winters.

C​BC's Jonna Brewer visited the Drew Nursing Home in Sackville to hear about a special program ​called Cycling Without Age.

C​BC's Jonna Brewer visited the Drew Nursing Home in Sackville to hear about a special program ​called Cycling Without Age.

Not everyone is happy with a new Irving wind farm breaking ground in Carleton County. We hear from some residents who are opposed to the project, and then summer host Khalil Akhtar spoke to one of the supporters, Mayor Andrew Harvey.

This week Books and Backroads headed to Dalhousie Centennial Library, in the community of Ugpi'Ganjig, to meet with a book club talking about "I am a Truck" by Michelle Winters.

Not everyone is happy with a new Irving wind farm breaking ground in Carleton County. We hear from some residents who are opposed to the project, and then summer host Khalil Akhtar spoke to one of the supporters, Mayor Andrew Harvey.

This week Books and Backroads headed to Dalhousie Centennial Library, in the community of Ugpi'Ganjig, to meet with a book club talking about "I am a Truck" by Michelle Winters.

C​BC's Jonna Brewer visited the Drew Nursing Home in Sackville to hear about a special program ​called Cycling Without Age.

Not everyone is happy with a new Irving wind farm breaking ground in Carleton County. We hear from some residents who are opposed to the project, and then summer host Khalil Akhtar spoke to one of the supporters, Mayor Andrew Harvey.

A 13 year old from Woodstock is in the new M. Night Shyamalan movie, The Trap, now in theatres. ​Summer host Khalil Akhtar spoke to Juliet Brennan and her mom Katie.

The Department of Justice and Public Safety listened to concerns about an increase in break-ins and thefts from people who live in the rural community of Fundy Shores. ​Summer host Khalil Akhtar spoke to mayor Denny Cogswell about how that went.