Information Morning Fredericton

​The province is working on legislation that would force people with extreme addictions into treatment. We heard from Public Safety Minister Kris Austin about why he thinks such a law is necessary. Then Jeanne Armstrong spoke to law professor Kerri Froc, who has a lot of questions about this approach.

​There are lots of free shows at Fredericton's Harvest Music Festival. ​J​eanne Armstrong spoke to music columnist Emma Chevarie about her recommendations on exploring the festival for free this week.

T​he Hunter Brothers Farm's annual corn maze opens this weekend. ​T​his year the​ maze pays homage to a couple of Canadian music icons. ​J​eanne Armstrong spoke to Chip Hunter​ about the attraction in Florenceville-Bristol.

​W​e check in with ​Anne Marie Picone​ w​ith the N​.​B. Pharmacists' Association for an update on the pilot project launched last month to set up Pharmacist Care Clinics in the province.

It's ​a challenge to create healthy meals​, accommodate picky eaters​, ​a​nd stay within the grocery budget. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to mother of three Jenna Morton​, about how she plans to save money making lunches this school year.

UNB student Eric Cimic ​shares his story about what he calls a horrific rental experience last year. He's talking about it to shed light on the challenges students have finding affordable housing in Fredericton.

Dr. Alana Newman shares tips for parents on preparing for a fall and winter that will likely be busy with respiratory illness.

Jeanne Armstrong met with Sean Lee from the City of Fredericton to get an update on the Officers' Square revitalization project. There's a race against the clock to have it ready in time for the Harvest Music Festival.

For children who need extra support at school, what can parents do before and during the school year? Jeanne Armstrong spoke with Alyson Schafer, a family counsellor and author, about how parents can advocate for the success of neurodiverse students.

Canadians are shifting back to regular schedules at work, school and sleep. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to ​Dr. Peter Lin ​about how to improve your sleep health​.