Shift (NB)

Caitlin Doyle is organizing the only SuperWalk in the province this year. It's set for September 11th in Fredericton.

We talk a lot about making it possible for people to stay in their homes longer as they age. That requires access to the home care system. The New Brunswick Health Council has a new survey out of people who use home care, and while they report general satisfaction, there are differences depending on where people live. We speak with council CEO Stephane Robichaud.

If you've ever been to Johnson's Mills in August, you'll be amazed by the sheer number of shorebirds and the intricate ballet they perform. You may be surprised to learn that shorebird numbers have been in decline for the last 4 decades or so. We'll check in with the Nature Conservancy.

The rush to get employees back to the office is leaving some disability advocates cold. We'll check in with Ability NB.

A new study may up-end the decades-long belief that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. That could be a game-changer when it comes to mental health treatment.. Health columnist Dr. Iris GorfinkeI takes a look at these implications.

Today we take a trip to the provincial archives where there are some big smiles these days. A new machine is helping archivists digitize microfilm on the quick, ensuring better access to some very popular documents.

We talk to our birder Alain Clavette about hummingbirds and night hawks - two very different birds that have caught his attention this week!

We head to Hayes Farm to learn all about dehydrating fruits and veggies with Carol Muncer.

We speak with one of three New Brunswick veterans competing at the Warriors Games in Florida this week. The games celebrate the resilience and dedication of injured and ill active-duty and veteran service members. Lisa Jackman of Maquapit Lake joins us.

There's been lots of talk this week about privatization in the health care system. That's after the premier said he was open to more private sector involvement earlier this week. It's not something that sits well with the president of the New Brunswick Medical Society. We'll speak with Dr. Mark MacMillan.