Shift (NB)

Now that public consultations are over, the New Brunswick Teachers Association is asking the government to slow down and restart when it comes to planned changes to the French immersion program. We'll speak with NBTA president Connie Keating.

Alain Clavette got a lifer this week, which doesn't happen often for the seasoned birder. A Brewer's Sparrow has been spotted in the Quispamsis area. Not only is it a first for Alain, but a first for New Brunswick too. We'll hear about it.

What can individuals and communities do to tackle climate change? We're having those conversations on a new segment called the Green Shift. And we'll begin today by talking with the Gaia Project about the work they do empowering youth with the EcoSchools program.

The Nature Conservancy's Aaron Dowding tells us all about a "rewilding" project on Grand Manan, turning a plot of land full of ATV trails and gravel pits into a sanctuary for migratory birds.

The COVID pandemic exposed serious issues in the long-term care sector. Now, a new report provides recommendations that the experts involved believe will fix the system. We'll speak with Mary Brachaniec, a New Brunswicker who was part of the process.

Pam Novak with the Atlantic Wildlife Institute joins us to share stories about some of the critters in her care.

At some point in our lives we will either be caregivers or need care ourselves. We're beginning a five-part series looking at senior caregivers in our region and the challenges they face caring for a loved one - starting with the story of Russ Kellogg and his wife Frances, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease four years ago.

A decade-old video game is finding new fans, thanks to a new TV show. Associate Producer Danielle McCreadie will join us to talk about what's driving the success of HBO's latest series, 'The Last of Us.'

Theatre New Brunswick is producing the world premiere of a new play by award-winning playwright Don Hannah - 'Resident Aliens.' It takes place in Shediac in 1959 where a boy is coming to terms with his own identity and learning what it means to be gay. Don Hannah joins us with more.

New Brunswick will be using a new literacy curriculum in all Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2 classrooms this fall. It focuses on an approach known as the science of reading. We'll hear from a teacher at an independent school who's already using the method, as well as a student and her parent.