Shift (NB)

With warmer weather on the way, we'll check in with the province's emergency measures organization to talk about preparing for any flooding issues we might face.

Our birder Alain Clavette joins us on a Thursday. He saw something this week he just can't wait to tell us about. It's a first for him - but not a lifer - and he'll explain why.

New Brunswick is set to see a massive influx in newcomers, thanks to an increase in its immigration allocation from the federal government. We'll talk to the Saint John Newcomer Centre about how to prepare to welcome so many new people.

Months ago we heard about an effort in Horizon Health to tackle the wait list for people needing hip and knee replacements. The plan was a surgical blitz of sorts. Four month later the authority exceeded its goal. We'll hear from the co-leaders for surgical and intensive care.

If you've ever done tiling, quilting or made a patio with interlocking bricks, you've been doing some pretty complex math! Michael Edwards will tell us about a man from England who solved a problem that had mathematicians stumped.

Bruce Sellery looks at the new First Home Savings Account, and whether it might be a good option if you're trying to save to buy a home

CBC's Mariam Mesbah introduces us to students in Moncton who are growing food for classmates in need.

Mayor Eric Marquis and his citizens have questions before Twin Rivers gets its approval to operate renewed.

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Canadian women. Dr. Iris Gorfinkel joins us to talk about breast density and the risks associated with it.

We've been borrowing some of the more unusual items from the Fredericton Public Library, but this week we'll look at how it's addressing hunger. We speak with library director Julia Stewart.