Information Morning Fredericton

An education report released yesterday identifies ways to improve some chronic challenges in New Brunswick schools: classroom composition, student absenteeism and teaching french to anglophone students. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to two members of the committee that came up with the recommendations to find out what happens next. Tiffany Bastin is Assistant Deputy Minister in the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, and Ardith Shirley is the Executive Director of the New Brunswick Teachers Association.

​Frederictonians are on the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree, and maybe a little earlier this year than most. Prapti Bamaniya visited Red-Robin Christmas Trees in Keswick Ridge.

​Spotify wrapped is a snapshot of what users listened to for the whole year.​ Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Fredericton ​musician Waylon Napadogan ​about what things look like​ if you're an artist.

Jeanne Armstrong spoke to ​Heather Atcheson with the Saint John Human Development Council ​about what a living wage means in New Brunswick, and what it would take to get families to that point.

Big customer base, new, bigger building, and even bigger hearts. We wanted to learn more about the team of volunteers at the Valley Food Bank in Woodstock, and why they do what they do. Jeanne Armstrong went to the food bank and spoke to Monica Grant.

In our continuing series on death and dying, we talk about urns and caskets. Viola Pruss visited a Death Cafe Fredericton, and spoke to Jeremy Burrill, who owns a business called Fiddlehead Casket Company, and Nikki Theriault with Gallery 78.

Two new COVID-19 variants are quickly gaining traction across Canada and are already dominant in New Brunswick. Jeanne Armstrong gets an update from epidemiologist Colin Furness.

Population growth in the province brought high enrollment numbers to schools. To handle it, the government announced six major school projects including a few new schools to replace old ones. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Superintendent at Anglophone West School District, David McTimoney.

The province has announced it will spend more than $187 million on schools in the 2024-2025 fiscal year.​ Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Minister of ​education Bill Hogan​ about how the schools were chosen, and when the work will start.

​​Steve and the​ C​harlotte Street Ramblers is an eclectic mix of local musicians​ who are coming together for the second year to raise funds in support of local food banks. ​J​eanne Armstrong spoke to Emma Chevarie about their upcoming concert​.

It's a festive time at the Playhouse and a busy one too. Dancing, music ...theatre. So many shows happening this month. Tim Yerxa spoke with Jeanne Armstrong.

iHeal is the name of a new app aimed at helping women who are experiencing intimate partner violence. Jeanne Armstrong spoke with Kelly Scott-Storey, co-lead of the app and professor of nursing at the University of New Brunswick.

When you think of comfort food, what comes to mind? For Fredericton Community Kitchens head chef Louis Cosman, it's the bacon his mother lovingly fried on a cast iron pan he still uses today. He spoke with Jeanne Armstrong.

A 20-year-old Fredericton basketball player scored the most points in a single U Sports basketball men's game in over 25 years this weekend. Jeanne Armstrong spoke with Malcolm Christie.

Winter and colder weather are a time when colds, flu and other respiratory illnesses are more common. House doctor Peter Lin brings an outlook on respiratory virus season this year for parts of the globe -- and closer to home here in Canada.

Dance Fredericton's 'The Nutcracker' graces the stage this weekend in the capital city. Danielle McCreadie had a behind the scenes look at the hard work and trust that goes into creating the magic.

They'll cross that bridge when they get to it. People in Edmundston were looking forward to driving over the brand new international bridge to Maine by the end of the year. But there are delays now. Jeanne Armstrong spoke with Edmundston mayor Eric Marquis.

There's some significant activity happening on the sun right now and some local amateur astronomers will be keeping a close eye. Chris Curwin of Astronomy By the Bay spoke with Jeanne Armstrong

A Fredericton city councillor ​h​as given up her car and ​is using the city's transit system to get around. ​CBC's Aidan Cox spoke to Cassandra Leblanc about her experience.

43% of Grade 4 students scored "below appropriate achievement" on their English reading assessments in 2022-2023. ​J​eanne Armstrong spoke to education consultant ​Paul Bennett​ who says he's optimistic those scores will improve​.