Shift (NB)

Today was the last day of the Legislature for 2022, and there's lots of political news to talk about from the week, from French language education to a report on systemic racism. We'll gather our panel.

Earlier this Fall we learned the government would be phasing out the french immersion program in the anglophone sector. Today education minister Bill Hogan revealed a framework for French language education this coming September. We'll hear from him, and from some of the politicians and parents raising concerns.

Some sad news today. Songwriter and performer Shirley Eikhart has passed away. She wrote songs that resonated with music lovers across the globe, including of course Something to Talk About - made famous by Bonnie Raitt. Eikhard's roots are right here in New Brunswick. We'll speak with music writer Bob Mersereau about her life and legacy.

A couple of eagle-eyed Mount Allison students spotted a pine grosbeak in trouble, and now the bird is getting help at the Atlantic Wildlife Institute. We'll check in with Pam Novak.

You may not think of caring for seniors as a particularly physical job. But in fact people who work at nursing homes are vulnerable to injury - causing staffing issues. A number of people involved in the sector have just returned from Denmark to look for solutions. We'll hear about it.

It's been a year since the province outlined its plan to stabilize the health care system. Today the New Brunswick Health Council released its first quarterly progress report. We'll speak with the council's CEO about what we can take away from it.

Harm reduction groups are once again warning about the safety of the drug supply in New Brunswick, after a deadly benzodiazepine was detected in blood samples.We'll speak with Julia Dingwell at Avenue B in Saint John about what she's seeing on the ground.

More Christmas feast tips from Chef Karen Mersereau. Today, she'll tackle desserts on a dime.

A new school is a go for Shediac Cape. And for the first time, it will include K -12, so high school students won't need to be bussed to Moncton. The school wasn't on the priority list last year, but has seen substantial growth over the last 12 months. We'll speak with the district superintendent Randy MacLean.

It's Friday, so we'll assemble a panel of political watchers. Today, they'll talk about the rent cap, French immersion and the premier's future.