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If you're dealing with cucumber beetles in your garden, you'll want to listen to this. The experts at the Hayes Teaching Farm tell us about some different methods to combat the critters.

The first ever Saint John Sea Glass Festival will get underway at the end of the month. It's all being organized by Karla Rodriguez Moran, who was inspired by similar festivals on Campobello and PEI. Originally from El Salvador, Karla had never known what sea glass was until she moved here!

If you have a hummingbird feeder, you've likely noticed a fair bit of activity lately. Family groups tend to visit feeders in the evening for a bedtime snack and a chatter. Our birder Alain Clavette speaks with a real hummingbird expert who's just released a gorgeous book.

Across the province we're hearing about the shortage of nurses, doctors and other healthcare staff. It's caused a temporary suspension of certain services at a number of hospitals. At the Chaleur Regional Hospital, an initial 5 day suspension of pediatric services has now stretched to 17. We speak with Vitalite's VP of Medical Affairs.

The town of Hampton is dedicating itself to protecting and preserving monarch populations. We'll speak with Kate Turner, an active volunteer who has led many of the community's efforts.

Para-swimmer Jesse Canney will come home from the Canada Games with several medals around his neck. He earned five medals - two silver and three bronze - in the first few days of competition. We'll chat with his very proud mom Pam Moxom!

Moncton's Reem Fayyad has long enjoyed sharing thoughts and feelings in her poetry, but now she's turned to songwriting! She's just released her first single. We'll hear all about it.

The suspension of pediatric services at the Chaleur Regional Hospital has been extended again. How is the city dealing with the situation? We'll check in with Mayor Kim Chamberlain.

A Fredericton wrestler won big at the Commonwealth Games this week. We check in with Sam Stewart about her silver medal.

The Saint John Newcomers Centre has just released the first episode of its latest podcast series combatting racism. We speak with executive director Mohamed Bagha.