Shift (NB)

Pharmacists' are expanding the list of services they can offer, in an effort to increase access to healthcare. This time, birth control and shingles treatments can now be prescribed by a pharmacist at no cost. We hear more from New Brunswick Pharmacists'' Association president Andrew Drover.

There's nothing like getting out on the water on a hot day. But it's important to be alert and aware as well. Water can be unpredictable, even dangerous. To go over some safety tips and rules, we've reached John Gullick. He is the Chair of the Canadian Safe Boating Council.

A volunteer driven charity is aiming to make it easier for people with disabilities to get around in New Brunswick. We'll hear about the latest expansion plan for the charity Urban/Rural Rides.

We get another lesson in Sea Shanty history from Gary Caines of Before the Mast. He'll tell us when to heave, and when to haul, when we learn about capstan shanties.

New Brunswick is no longer the cheapest province to buy a home. You'll have to move to the prairies for that. The CBC's Robert Jones will tell us why, and what's changed.

The federal government is making it a priority to connect rural New Brunswickers with better internet. We'll hear from an expert about what kind of a difference new funding will make.

Host Khalil Akhtar speaks to the Beaverbrook Art Gallery's John Leroux about the legacy of the legendary Canadian Christopher Pratt, who passed away over the weekend.

A species of duck not usually seen this far north have been spotted in Bathurst this week. Alain Clavette tries to find them - and he'll bring us along.

Vacation destinations around the province are gearing up for an active summer tourism season. We check in with the Mayors of Shediac and St. Andrews.

We're visiting the Hayes Urban Teaching Farm in Fredericton every Friday through the growing season. This week I met with Matthew Golding - the farm's Indigenous relations coordinator. Matthew explained one way the farm is using traditional practices in its planting.