• Roadside History: Paupers auction
    Jul 25 2024

    Our Roadside History columnist ​James Upham met Khalil Akhtar in Sussex to talk about the history of pauper's auctions in New Brunswick, a practice that continued into the 1920s.

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  • MSX found in PEI oysters
    Jul 25 2024

    MSX, a disease that is fatal in wild oysters, but harmless to people, was found in several locations around Prince Edward Island. Summer host Khalil Akhtar spoke to Danielle Williams with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency about the threat it poses to the oyster industry.

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  • Notable Acts
    Jul 25 2024

    Snakes are cool. That's the name of a solo comedy show that one Kings County resident wrote. He'll be performing in it at this year's Notable Acts Theatre Festival in Fredericton. Summer host Khalil Akhtar spoke to comedian and writer Jake Martin.

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  • ​R​iver wharves
    Jul 24 2024

    More than 100 years ago, the wharves along the St. John River were key spots for commerce and connection. But in order to survive, they'll need repairs​, and more public awareness that they exist. The CBC's Jeanne Armstrong spent time at the Queenstown Wharf this month​.

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  • ​Canada's first plane hijacking
    Jul 24 2024

    A UNB professor is looking into what historians call Canada's first plane hijacking. It was in Saint John in 1968. Summer host Khalil Akhtar spoke to Greg Marquis about that infamous case.

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    12 m
  • Medical column: Dr. visits
    Jul 24 2024

    ​Summer host Khalil Akhtar spoke to D​r. Raj Bhardwaj​ to get his tips on how patients can make the most of their visit with the doctor.

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    9 m
  • ​Maple trees hit with tent caterpillar infestation
    Jul 24 2024

    There's an infestation of forest tent caterpillars in New Brunswick and they're feasting on maple leaves. Information Morning in the Summer host Khalil Akhtar spoke to Frederick Dion, president of the NB Maple Syrup Association, about what that means for maple syrup producers.

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  • ​​A Shore Thing: Hermit crabs
    Jul 23 2024

    Hear all about hermit crabs, where you'll find them, if they're edible, and whether or not they can hurt you. Our summer host Khalil Akhtar spoke to aquatic biologist Jeff Clements.

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    12 m