Information Morning Fredericton

The investigation into the disappearance of Erin Brooks continues. She was last seen December 27th, 2021. Her family is still looking for answers. Her mother Laurie Brooks and sister Amy Paul spoke to CBC journalist Aidan Cox.

​J​eanne Armstrong spoke to Marilyn Driscoll with the Irish Canadian Cultural Association in Fredericton to find out more about that special rose bush ​Steve Heard mentioned yesterday, coming to the Botanic Garden​'s 175th anniversary rose garden this weekend.

​A new federal political party is in the works, with New Brunswick MLA Dominic Cardy as interim leader. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to him about plans for the Canadian Future Party.

Jeanne Armstrong spoke to David McTimoney, Superintendent at the Anglophone West School District, about student enrolment numbers for this school year.

The changing climate is having an effect on everything from landscapes to music festivals. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Erin Benjamin, CEO of the Canadian Live Music Association, to find out how the industry is managing.

It's been an uphill battle with many stops and starts, but the first ever Professional Women's Hockey League is up and running. The six teams picked their players Monday. Karissa Donkin was at the draft and she joined us to talk about the historic moment.

It's all coming up roses as Fredericton gets set for a 175th anniversary garden project in the city's Botanic Garden. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Steve Heard with the Fredericton Botanic Garden to get the details.

​Valdy has been rock and rolling for about 50 years and crisscrossing the country to connect with Canadians. He'll be in Fredericton on Wednesday​.

Power crews from New Brunswick headed to Maine last weekend to help restore power after post-tropical storm Lee swept through. When they stopped to eat at a restaurant in Scarborough, the local patrons let those crews know just how thankful they were for their work. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to restaurant manager Jillian St. Lewis.

We check in with Brent Staeben, music director of the Harvest Music Festival, about the difficult decision to cancel Saturday's performances, and what happens next.

Backlash to proposed legislation that would force people into rehab is growing. Many experts warn it will do more harm than good. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to criminologist Jamie Livingston, who has penned an open letter to the Higgs government.

Post-tropical storm Lee's impending arrival forced the cancellation of all Saturday shows at Fredericton's Harvest Music Festival. El Tata was looking forward to his Harvest debut, and was one of the performers affected.

Hurricane Lee hit the region as a post-tropical storm over the weekend bringing high winds and heavy rain. We checked in with Fredericton Fire Chief, and head of the city's Emergency Measures organization, Dwayne Killingbeck.

Kingsbrae Garden in Saint Andrews was hit hard by post-tropical storm Lee. Mayor Brad Henderson joins us to talk about cleanup efforts in the garden, and around the town.

​New Brunswick is considering a policy that will force people with extreme drug addictions into rehab. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Steve Colwell and Justice Fidler, two people who have struggled with drug addiction​, for their thoughts on how that would work in the real world.

We start off with a detailed forecast of the wind and rain we can expect from Hurricane Lee from CBC Meteorologist Tina Simpkin. Then we check in with NB Power spokesperson Dominique Couture to find out how NB Power is preparing for the storm. We also brought Fredericton Fire Chief Dwayne Killingbeck into the studio to get an update on the city's storm preparations, and where you can find help if you need it.

With Fredericton getting ready for the impacts of Hurricane Lee, the Harvest Music festival might be hitting some snags. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to the music director for the festival, Brent Staeben.

It's been called a crisis in emergency departments across the country. But will a meeting between the health care community and politicians yield any results? Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Dr. Mike Howlett.

​The province is preparing for hurricane Lee, expected to hit this weekend. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Geoffrey Downey from New Brunswick's Emergency Measures Organization.

​As New Brunswick considers legislation that could make drug users subject to involuntary treatment, a city in Massachusetts has taken a more hands-on approach​, but with some similarities to New Brunswick's proposal​. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Gloucester Chief of Police, ​Ed Conley​.