Information Morning Fredericton

Jonna Brewer takes us to the Serenity Garden at a Hospice in Moncton, as part of our Works of Heart series.

Municipal, provincial and federal politicians planted shovels in the dirt in Saint John yesterday to declare construction underway for the revitalized New Brunswick Museum. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Tracy Clinch, chair of the museum board, about the journey from here.

They're stocked up on pencils, markers and notebooks, but they'd really like some more backpacks. A food bank in Fredericton is putting that call out, a week out from the first day of school. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Greener Village CEO Alex Boyd about their backpack program.

New Brunswick has declared a province-wide outbreak of whooping cough. Acting chief medical officer of health Dr. Yves Léger speaks with host Jeanne Armstrong about the highly-contagious disease.

Two groups in Moncton are working to offer new safe spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ people . The CBC’s Raechel Huizinga walks us through the changing social scene for 2SLGBTQ+ people in Moncton.

Wolastoqey First Nations in New Brunswick have launched a political questionnaire in advance of the upcoming provincial election. They want to know which political parties understand their issues and are willing to collaborate. Sitansisk Chief Allan Polchies explains what they're hoping to hear back.

Amy Cleveland answers your gardening questions. She's a horticulture technician and Master Gardener at Cedarcrest Gardens in Saint John.

A group of cyclists is traveling across Canada to raise awareness about Parkinson's disease and the benefits of cycling. They've just arrived in New Brunswick.

About 30 First Nation fire fighters from New Brunswick are in Alberta for the month to help battle fires. That makes Atlantic Canada's First ever First Nation Wild Fire team.

A new high school for students at risk of dropping out is slated to open in Moncton this September.