Information Morning Saint John

One of the most prominent issues in this provincial election campaign is health care. Jeanne Armstrong speaks with a panel of people with differing perspectives about the health-care system, the pressures facing it and the political promises that might help.

Granola bars are the go-to snack for many of us, but not every bar is made equal. Registered dietitian Maryam Naslafkih has some tips on buying the best bar for you and your kids. 

Saint John singer-songwriter Ken Tobias died this week at the age of 79. He penned a number of hit songs, including the chart-topping hit “Stay Awhile” for the soft rock band, The Bells. We went into our CBC archives to bring you an interview with Tobias from 2017.

People in Blacks Harbour have been dealing with water quality issues for more than a year. But the mayor of Eastern Charlotte says there's work being carried out this weekend will fix the problem. Rachel Cave speaks with John Craig about how the town is working with a local seafood processor that owns and operates the municipal water system

It takes months to get into New Brunswick's residential rehab programs and workers in harm reduction say they could always use more resources. The CBC's Hadeel Ibraham takes us to a new faith-based program that just received provincial funding to find out more about what they do and how they do it.

More people are moving to New Brunswick from a variety of countries, with a variety of health care systems. Dr. Mike Simon speaks with host Rachel Cave about how family doctors approach caring for patients arriving from abroad.

Saint John's Christine Campbell will compete in the next season of CBC's Great Canadian Baking Show. Christine speaks with host Rachel Cave about her experience ahead of Sunday's premiere. 

Fall is here and the colder weather is just around the corner, so a good time to check in on the long-range forecast for the winter ahead.The Old Farmer's Almanac published its weather lookahead for the season and Rachel Cave speaks with associate editor Tim Goodwin about what's in store for Atlantic Canada.

Saint John council presented its priorities and concerns to provincial party leaders recently and Simms Corner in west Saint John was on the list. We hear how some Saint John drivers feel about it and then from deputy mayor John MacKenzie.

A spike in clients is adding further pressure on Saint John's North End Food Bank. The CBC's Megan MacAlpine speaks with executive director Hazel Clarke about the changes they are seeing.