As the weather cools, we'll once again be using all kinds of fuels to heat our homes. Many of those fuels are associated with carbon monoxide. We'll hear from a retired firefighter whose personal tragedy set him on a mission to raise awareness. 

Les Moontunes won a Music New Brunswick Award last month for innovator of the year. We'll talk with a member of the 7 piece band that features two drummers, a trumpet, a saxophone and more.

A new play tells the story of Leslie Allen, a man lost in the New Brunswick wilderness in 1927. We'll speak with a couple of people involved in mounting the production this week in Miramichi.

Hear the story of the Canadian men and women who took part in the Battle of Britain in 1940 when Britain stood alone against Nazi Germany. Author Ted Barris has searched out their papers, memoirs and family members to keep their memory alive.   

Mark Trealout is crossing tasks off his to-do list this November. We'll check in with him on his homestead.  

The Return of Grace is Marshlight Theatre's newest showcase that will begin this week. We hear from the writer and director of that play, next. 

A couple of tornadoes touched down in the province on Friday. We speak with the Fredericton-based storm chaser who spotted one of them.

Health columnist Doctor Iris Gorfinkel helps us find the "sweet spot" on cocoa intake.

The National Women's Under-18 Hockey Championship is on in Quispamsis this week. We'll check in with the head coach of team Atlantic and the team's captain, who is from Dieppe.

Most of us don't give much thought to cemeteries, but people involved in their care and maintenance say they are in a crisis and they are calling on the province to update the regulations.

Sistema NB announced its plan to open its 11th center in the province. It will be based in Oromocto and focused on teaching the children of veterans and active duty service members to play instruments.

This week our birder Alain Clavette sits down with Paul Bogaard to hear the story of the Chignecto Rose.

Public health officials say there are now at least 5 cases of measles in the province and they are declaring an outbreak in Health Zone 3. We reach that region's medical officer of health.

We gather our panel of politics watchers to discuss the latest in politics. 

It's cold and flu season and many New Brunswickers are looking to get their shots, including the updated COVID vaccine. We'll check in with the pharmacists association to get an understanding of the roll out so far.

The Upper River Valley Hospital has been sharing a portable MRI machine with the Campbellton area. But thanks to a lot of fundraising, they're getting a permanent machine. We'll find out what it means for patients and staff.

This week on What's Cooking, we'll speak with chef Will Thornton at William and Water in St. Andrews. He's got an ingredient in mind that adds a little salty umami to any dish -- fish sauce!

You've likely heard the phrase scared to death. But Is that actually possible -- to be scared to death? Michael Edwards with Science East looks at the science behind some classic horror tropes. 

Trick-or-treaters just love a well decorated home, with maybe a nice pumpkin and a few skeletons. There's a neighbourhood in Saint John though that's well known for its holiday spirit. We'll speak with one homeowner who built a whole carnival in the front yard -- complete with a ferris wheel and a train.

Nearly 5000 patients responded to a survey last year about their stay in a New Brunswick hospital. The New Brunswick Health Council has been analyzing the results, and they have come up with six key areas where improvement would make a real difference. We'll talk to Stephane Robichaud, CEO of the Health Council.

Mark Trealout is continuing to prepare his garden beds and shrubs for winter. We'll visit him in the yard and hear what he's up to.

Many people think of a fever and cough when hearing about a COVID infection or the flu. As it turns out, our immune responses to these infections have also been linked to cognitive decline and dementia. Joining us to explain the connection, is health columnist Doctor Iris Gorfinkel. 

We speak with biologist Steve Heard about the Asian lady Beetles that swarmed onto and into homes by the dozens or even hundreds last week. 

This week our birder takes us out on a patch birding adventure.

The federal government announced plans yesterday to cut the number of new permanent residents over the next few years. Moncton economist Richard Saillant has been crunching the numbers to figure out what the impact might be on the incoming government's plans.

The New Brunswick Invasive Species Council is asking you to take a good look at boats and docks as you pull them out of the water this fall. They need some help tracking invasive and destructive zebra mussels.

A new study has revealed high levels of radon gas in New Brunswick homes. We speak with NB Lung president Melanie Langille about what this means. 

A St. Thomas University education professor's book has been selected for a special project at a children's hospital in Montreal. We speak with Leo-James Levesque about his book called Aux Pinceaux, Domino.

We head to Sackville for this week's What's Cooking segment. We hear from Ducks Aren't real chef Alan Barbour. 

We find out about a Symposium at Mount Allison University that begins tomorrow. It's focused on music and war.

The Holt government is expected to adopt the changes to Policy 713 recommended by the province child and youth advocate. We hear from Kelly Lamrock.

New Brunswick will have its first woman premier and a record number of women have been elected to represent their ridings. It's something Elizabeth Weir has been advocating for through Women for 50 percent.

This week's music feature is 14-year-old Evan Cooper. He has released his first song - Don't Come Crying Back To Me. 

The sad tale of a gull tangled in fishing gear serves as a warning when it comes to Halloween decorations and wildlife. We'll check in with Pam Novak at the Atlantic Wildlife Institute.

Technology columnist Takara Small looks at some recent hacking incidents and offers advice about what individuals can do to to protect their information.

We'll convene our panel of politics watchers on a Tuesday for a special post-election edition. They'll look at what the results say about the mood of the electorate.

The results of last night's election poured in fast once the polls closed, with a Liberal majority being called before 9 PM. We'll check in with Chief Electoral Officer Kim Poffenroth about the turn out at the polls, and the work that continues over the next few days to certify the results.

Biologists and researchers tracking right whales have released their latest population estimate for the endangered species. We'll speak to Phillip Hamilton, one of the scientists involved.

Homesteader Mark Trealout joins us to talk about what's going on in the garden this late in October.

New Brunswick voters are heading to the polls today to decide who will represent them in the Legislature. We'll speak with the chief electoral officer in just a moment about how many votes have been cast, and what you need to know about the process, and what happens when the polls close.

We're making monthly trips to explore the artifacts and history in the New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame. And this time, we're learning all about the first woman inductee, active in her sport more than 100 years ago!

Our political panel convenes for one final go before election day. We'll ask what they'll be watching for on Monday as results come in.

New Brunswick isn't the only province with an election on its hands. Voters in BC head to the polls tomorrow. And Saskatchewan has its election on October 28th. Dalhousie political scientist Lori Turnbull shares her analysis on the common issues in these provinces.

Birds Canada has a new report out on the State of Canada's Birds. It brings a lot of bad news, but some optimism as well. Birder Alain Clavette joins us with his thoughts.

When all the grownups head to the polls on Monday, the kids will too. Thousands of under-age voters -- students, in elementary and high school -- will also vote for a candidate, in a mock election. We'll check in with the Student Votes program.

Diving into some Saint John history through a new podcast. We'll talk to UNB history professor Greg Marquis about his latest audio project, "Saint John: Nothing Happened Here."

Never mind the rib-eye steak -- how about the beef tongue? In our what's cooking segment, we visit a Moncton chef who insists the beefiest flavour is in a muscle most cooks overlook.

An ultra-marathon that will start on Saturday and continue for days in Edmundston. We'll speak to one runner who's been training for this uniquely difficult running event.

Nurse practitioners in New Brunswick want to be part of the health care solution in New Brunswick. But the public system limits what they can do. We'll speak to NP Association president Chantal Ricard.

A few hundred voters in a handful of seats could determine which party wins on Monday night. Provincial affairs reporter Jacques Poitras joins us with a list of races to watch.

Red light cameras may be coming to your town, but not before municipalities get some concessions from the province. We'll find out why municipalities have been asking for the technology for so long and what still needs to happen before they are put into use.

While New Brunswick has its own election on its hands, there's another one happening just to the south of us. Pulitzer Prize winning journalist David Shribman will be in New Brunswick for an event, taking questions about the American election campaign. We speak with him.

Although it's harvest time in the garden, there are still things you can plant at this time of year. Homesteader Mark Trealout shares his tips for growing great garlic.

Nearly a quarter of the population in New Brunswick is aged 65 or older, and what they want is to continue living at home. But without the proper supports in place, it's been a challenge for many of them. We'll hear from a senior, and those who are fighting for their right to age in place.

Our panel of politics watchers gathered to discuss the upcoming political election. 

We reach a paranormal investigator who recently visited New Brunswick for a new TV show about haunted objects.

Advance polls begin this weekend, but what about voters who are currently living in nursing homes, or special care homes? What accommodations are in place to ensure those citizens can vote? We get some information.

We'll check in with amateur astronomer Chris Curwin to find out what we can spot in the sky this weekend, including a rare comet, and some spectacular aurora.

This week on What's Cooking, we're off to Bathurst to talk with a baker who just loves cheese cake in all of its forms.

We'll check in with a couple of universities to see what the plans are for post-secondary students to vote in the provincial election.

Homesteader Mark Trealout says compost is a real game changer for the garden, especially when you make it yourself, onsite. He'll explain how to do it.

Fredericton retired journalist and professor of media ethics Stephen Ward describes his new book.

The Human Development Council has put out their annual report, looking at the wages the average New Brunswicker would need to earn to comfortably cover basic expenses. Executive Director Randy Hatfield explains what they found.

Looking after a friend or family member with a disability, or perhaps a medical condition, can be extremely rewarding. It can also be tiring, and sometimes you need a break. A new non-profit organization launched today to advocate for caregivers. We'll speak with the founder, Aimee Foreman.

A new biography of artist, writer and adventurer Tappan Adney launches in the province this week. We'll speak with the book's editor about Adney's incredible life and lasting influence.

This week, columnist Lisa Hrabluk asks: can the economy be fun? She's focused on the business of content creation, and she sees a lot of opportunity for New Brunswick with the right supports. 

Our birder is once again trying some patch birding, staying close to home, returning to the same areas, and watching how they change through the seasons. This week Alain Clavette took a friend, and they found something quite unexpected.

We're officially at the halfway point of the election campaign. Our panel of politics watchers will reflect on the missteps and the promises so far.

Women in their 40s can now self-refer for a mammogram,even without. a family physician.

It's something Bryana Ganong hopes more women will do. She's just finished treatment for breast cancer that was detected early by her first mammogram.

The Financial and Consumer Services Commission of New Brunswick is warning Gen Z about the dangers of get-rich-quick-schemes they're pitched online. We speak with Marissa Sollows. 

We'll talk chilies with the head chef at El Mariachi in Fredericton, restaurant that prides itself on delivering authentic Mexican cuisine.

A year after the release of Storm, Christina Martin returns to her old stomping ground in New Brunswick to play three shows with help from the Elm City Quartet.

Pam Novak has some animal stories to share. She is currently caring for a mourning dove that got into a scuffle with a cat, while also mourning the loss of a squirrel shot by a BB gun.

A recent study found that 80 out of every 100 nurses who enter the profession in this province leave by the age of 35. That's faster than anywhere else in the country. We'll talk to two former nurses about what prompted them to leave, and what needs to change.

Provincial parties had until 1 PM October 1st to submit all their candidate paperwork for the election. We'll speak with Chief Electoral Officer Kim Poffenroth to find out if the parties managed to get candidates in every riding.

Saint John real estate agent Jake Palmer explains the recent mortgage changes that could help some buyers break into the market.

Homesteader Mark Trealout is busy with his fall garden. He'll share tips for getting nutrients back into the soil naturally.

The Fredericton Public Library was hit by vandalism, and the damage is so extensive the doors are closed until further notice. We get details from city and library officials.

Too costly to compete? It's one of the biggest challenges parents face when it comes to youth sports today. The CBC's Allyson McCormack tells us more about the expenses - and shares some advice from a financial planner. 

October 1st National Seniors Day, and this year the focus is very much on the issue of climate change. We'll speak to two people involved in events in New Brunswick about what challenges seniors are facing.

All eyes are on the sky today. Astronomy buffs have been keeping a keen eye on a comet with the catchy name of C 2023/A3. It's making a close approach to the sun today, and if it survives the encounter it will make a fairly close approach to Earth. Amateur astronomer Chris Curwin joins us.

Health care is a major issue in the provincial election campaign. The CBC's Robert Jones analyzes the parties' healthcare promises, and what's needed to fix a system in crisis.

Alain Clavette explores how birds became an important part of the work at the Huntsman Marine Science Center in St. Andrews.

We'll gather our panel of politics watchers for their reflection on the election so far - the debate, the policy announcements, the ups and downs. 

The Lightfoot Band is headed this way - playing three shows in the province next week. We'll speak with bass player Rick Haynes who toured with Gordon Lightfoot for 55 years.

Today on What's Cooking, we'll visit a honeycrisp orchard in the Moncton area to talk about the season and the many things you can make with apples.

Housing is shaping up to be one of the top issues in this provincial election. We'll speak with a housing researcher about how the parties are addressing it so far in the campaign.

The Ig Nobel awards were recently announced.  Michael Edwards will join us to talk about his favourite improbable science winners

The province's community colleges are raising the alarm about the federal government's new restriction on work permits for international graduates. We'll speak with Cyrille Simard of CCNB.

Representatives from the lobster industry in the region walked out of a meeting yesterday, after officials refused to change the agenda to deal exclusively with concerns around poaching. We'll speak with Amanda Johnson, president of the Fundy North Fishermen's Association.

Seed saving may look tricky to beginner gardeners, but avid gardener and homesteader Mark Trealout says there are a lot of reasons to give it a try. He shares some tips.

If elected in the upcoming election, the Green Party is promising a Guaranteed Livable Income, to help end poverty in New Brunswick. UNB's Herb Emery has been involved in researching the idea for other provinces. We speak with him.

Just a few weeks into the school year and already there are concerns about late and cancelled school buses. So what's going on? We'll get the perspective of the union representing drivers.

Teachers unions across the region are sounding the alarm about the effect of teacher shortages on their ability to do their jobs. The CBC's Mariam Mesbah will join us to talk about the ongoing challenges teachers are facing and what it means for the quality of education they're able to provide.

Associate producer Danielle McCreadie puts on her gaming hat to tell us about some new video game releases out this fall she's looking forward to playing.

No trip to Grand Manan is complete without a stop at Roland's Sea Vegetables for a dose of some dulse. But after 55 years, owner Sandy Flagg is getting out of the dulse business. He'll share some stories with us. 

Communities around the province are grappling with a shortage of housing, and that includes the city of Edmundston. It hopes to build 220 homes over the next three years. We speak to project lead Isabelle Laplante.

Alain Clavette was on the road this week, doing some birding with beginners in Charlotte County. He took along a recorder.

New Brunswickers head to the polls in 31 days, and the campaign is already picking up speed. We'll gather our panel of politics watchers to set the stage.

On What's Cookin' we'll visit Cranewood on Main in Sackville. Malcolm Campbell is busy baking all kinds of treats using local blueberries.