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.

We hear from a council of student leaders in New Brunswick who tackle issues that impact students across the province. 

The Greener Village in Fredericton is now growing mushrooms and we hear why and how this will contribute to more educational programming moving forward. 

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. 

Michael Edwards loves weird animal facts. And today he has a doozy...new information about the already amazing komodo dragon.

The Paralympic Games begin today in Paris with the opening ceremonies. We'll speak with a former paralympian in goalball who's now a program manager for Para sport NB.

Our music feature this week Fredericton country singer Ella Campbell. She just released her first single - Rollercoaster. 

We'll speak with Fundy Baykeeper Matthew Abbott about a workshop aimed at helping New Brunswickers learn how to prepare for wildfires and how to reduce stress around extreme weather events. 

Coach Chris Belof is back at UNB after his trip to Paris to coach endurance athletes at the Olympics.

Mark Trealout is busy preserving the bounty from his garden. He manages to feed his family year round largely from what he grows. He'll share some storage tips.