Shift (NB)
CBC Podcasts & Radio On-Demand
Shift is an energetic show that connects people in the province with the events of the day and with each other.
Location:
Moncton, NB
Genres:
News & Politics Podcasts
Networks:
CBC Podcasts & Radio On-Demand
Description:
Shift is an energetic show that connects people in the province with the events of the day and with each other.
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.cbc.ca/shift/
Episodes
Political Panel
9/5/2024
With just 6 weeks to go before the provincial election, we'll gather our panel of politics watchers. They'll look at the promises made so far, and set the stage for the coming weeks.
Duration:00:16:17
Birding with Alain: Pelagic Tour 2024
9/5/2024
Alain Clavette takes us along on his annual pelagic tour in the Bay of Fundy.
Duration:00:10:59
Jasper Displacement
9/4/2024
A family from Jasper, Alberta, have found themselves in Saint John while they wait for things to settle back home. We check in with Megan LeBlanc about their experience with the wildfires.
Duration:00:12:19
Whales in Trouble
9/4/2024
There are a few whales in trouble in the Bay of Fundy right now. A beloved humpback named Chevron has been spotted entangled in gear. And two small minke whales have gotten themselves caught in a fishing weir. The Campobello Whale Rescue Team has been called in to help in both situations. Mackie Greene is the team's director.
Duration:00:09:51
What's Cooking: School Lunches
9/4/2024
This week on What's Cooking, we're focused on a meal - lunch. For some lunch ideas now that school is back in session, we've reached Chef Yves Deschaines. He runs the cooking programs at Greener Village in Fredericton.
Duration:00:05:52
Paralympics: Wheelchair Basketball
9/3/2024
The Canadian Men's Wheelchair Basketball team is through to the semi-finals at the Paralympic Games, and the women hope to follow suit. We'll speak with local Hall of Famer Sabrina Durepos about watching their success.
Duration:00:11:24
Student Housing
9/3/2024
University students are back in class and back in the rental market. How are they coping this year with the cost of housing? We'll check in with Drashtant Varma, the student union president at UNB.
Duration:00:08:04
Atlantic Wildlife: Fall Releases
9/3/2024
Pam Novak has been busy releasing some of the orphaned animals they've raised over the summer, and prepping the Atlantic Wildlife Institute for the fall migration mishaps.
Duration:00:08:17
Paralympics with Matt Kinnie
9/2/2024
Para-cyclist and Parasport NB president Matthew Kinnie joins us to talk about the Paralympic games so far. There's a lot to celebrate, with Canadian athletes winning 13 medals so far, including one bronze for New Brunswick para-cyclist Alex Hayward.
Duration:00:12:24
Mark's Garden: Storage
9/2/2024
Homesteader Mark Trealout explains how to enjoy the bounty from your garden year round. This week he has tips for storing and preserving.
Duration:00:10:37
Real Estate with Jake: Heating Costs
9/2/2024
If you're looking to sell your home, start putting together your heating bills. buyers these days want to know what it costs to keep your toes warm year round. Real estate agent Jake Palmer will join us to talk about that.
Duration:00:07:06
UNB Corn Maze
9/2/2024
It's a sure sign of the season when the Hunter Brothers Farm unveils their annual corn maze. Each year, the farm in Florenceville-Bristol creates an iconic maze that tells a bit of a story. And this year's maze pays homage to the UNB Reds hockey team. Chip Hunter of Hunter Brothers Farm tells us all about it.
Duration:00:07:44
Science East Sale
9/2/2024
Science East has been operating in an historic jail for years. But they closed the door earlier this year because of financial constraints. Today they announced plans to sell the building. We speak with the executive director Jennifer MacDonnell.
Duration:00:06:12
Backpacks
8/29/2024
We hear from physiotherapist Julie McGivery about how backpacks can be problematic - causing back pain and poor posture - if not used correctly. We'll get her best tips for proper backpacks use.
Duration:00:09:20
Movies with Lisa: Kaos
8/29/2024
Our film and streaming columnist Lisa Hrabluk joins us to talk about the best to watch over Labour Day Weekend and her most recent binge - Kaos.
Duration:00:08:25
Alain Clavette: Devin de Zwaan
8/29/2024
Our birder speaks with the recipient of the Florence Merriam Bailey Award.
Duration:00:08:48
Empty Nesters
8/28/2024
September marks the beginning of a new school year for students, but for parents whose children are leaving home for college or university - it is the end of an era. The CBC's Mariam Mesbah explores this transition.
Duration:00:09:59
Mushroom Experiment
8/28/2024
The Greener Village in Fredericton is now growing mushrooms and we hear why and how this will contribute to more educational programming moving forward.
Duration:00:07:00
Richard Saillant: Fiscal Update
8/28/2024
The province is projecting a small deficit for the coming fiscal year, after several surpluses.
We'll hear from finance minister Ernie Steeves as well as economist Richard Saillant.
Duration:00:12:28
Student Council
8/28/2024
We hear from a council of student leaders in New Brunswick who tackle issues that impact students across the province.
Duration:00:09:39