Shift (NB)

Our Friday political panel is set to talk New Brunswick politics. This week's topics include the rent cap -- or the lack thereof, homelessness and new pushback from within the conservatives on language policy.

Our birder has word on a Birds Canada project, and a Steller's sea eagle.

Hypochondriacs guitarist Connor Fox is in our musical spotlight this week with a beautiful story. Connor's grandfather Merle Fox passed away this year - but the family found a song that Merle had written for his wife, Shirley - a song that Connor has now recorded as a tribute.

The province announced more money this afternoon to help New Brunswickers make their homes more energy efficient. Louise Comeau of the Conservation Council is standing by to talk about that. She'll also walk us through the province's carbon pricing plan that was okayed by the federal government yesterday.

Neqotkuk singer-songwriter Jeremy Dutcher shares his thoughts about Shirley Bear - an artist and activist who inspired people in her community, across the country and beyond.

The combination of RSV, an early influenza season and Covid-19 means a lot of people are sick. Last week the acting chief medical officer of health urged people to take precautions to avoid overwhelming hospitals. So what is the situation currently in New Brunswick hospitals? We'll speak with Dr. Serge Melanson.

Chrystal Venator is raising awareness about autism through a new book, filled with jokes. Her 7-year-old son Stalen is austistic and non-speaking - and he has a wicked sense of humour. Together, they published a book filled with all of Stalen's favourite jokes. Isabelle Leger went to meet Chrystal and Stalen at their home in Oromocto.

Craft NB's Christmas Festival is set for December 2 - 4 at the Marco Polo Cruise Ship Terminal in Saint John. We have an amazing prize package to give away that includes a number of items from vendors. We speak with Sadie Gagner of Topsail Canvas, and launch the contest!

We'll talk about the Official Language Act and the idea of moving to privatize the school bus system and make it bilingual with this week's panelist Erica Butler, the news director at CHMA in Sackville, Michelle LeBlanc with Radio-Canada and CBC's Jacques Poitras.

Injuries from fall tend to rise during the snow - and icy - winter season. We talk to Linsday Hall, an occupational therapist in Hampton serving the Saint John region, about how to avoid them.