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Our panel of politics watchers looks at a one time benefit to help low income New Brunswickers, plus the return of the People's Alliance, and a Green MLA's video shining a spotlight on rural transportation.

A recent video made by Green MLA Kevin Arsenault is highlighting how hard it is to get around New Brunswick without a car. We'll speak with Trevor Hanson, a prof at UNB who studies transit and transportation, about what can be done to improve mobility.

Karen Mersereau joins us one last time. She's been our guide to cutting down on food waste this spring. Today she tackles veggies - how to store them so they stay fresh longer, and what to do with bits you might throw away - like radish tops and broccoli stalks.

Our associate producer Danielle McCreadie is taking up a new hobby this summer - fishing! She'll join us to tell us what she's learned about how to fish in New Brunswick.

Everything costs more these days - food, gas, appliances - everything. Today the premier released a plan to help the most vulnerable New Brunswickers shoulder the increased costs. About 75, 000 people are expected to qualify for the one time benefit at a cost of $20 million dollars. But the program is narrow in scope. Premier Blaine Higgs joins us with details.

Youth advocates are calling for some changes to the province's newly proposed child protection legislation. We hear from Kelly Lamrock and John Sharpe.

If you think the BBQ is only for steak, burgers and hotdogs, Edmundston chef Denis Pelletier is hoping to broaden your horizons. Today he hopes to convince you that tofu belongs on the grill.

You've likely heard about the BA.4 Omicron subvariant by now. How is it impacting New Brunswick? We speak to Acting Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Yves Leger.

We learn about an invasive plant that can fool monarch butterflies - and is toxic to local wildlife. Kristin Elliot with the New Brunswick Invasive Species Council tells us all about dog-strangling vine.

When CBC's Erin MacInnis noticed more and more people selling 3D printed items online, she decided to check out the 3D printer world to see how the technology has evolved - and how people are using it to make a little cash on the side! She joins us to explain.