Shift (NB)

After three days of public hearings, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission is considering the future of Point Lepreau. NB Power's operating license expires in June - and it's asking for a 25 year renewal. The CBC's Rachel Cave has been covering this week's hearings. She explains what she's heard, and what happens from here.

Under 35 and looking to start a family? The town of Caraquet wants you to build a home in their community. We'll hear why from Mayor Bernard Theriault.

When last we spoke with Pam Novak at the Atlantic Wildlife Institute she was caring for one orphaned fox kit. Now she has three! We'll find out how she's coping.

A bill tabled in the legislature would give the Chief Medical Officer of Health additional power, and make future pandemic emergency orders less necessary. Green Party Leader David Coon has been asking for changes to the Public Health Act since last summer. We get his take on this bill.

A play two years in the making is finally ready to hit the stage. Omega is the Beaubears Island Players' first murder mystery. We speak with one of the actors, Shawn McCarthy.

Tourism operators are hoping for a great summer season after a hard couple of years. But many are finding it difficult to staff up in time. We'll hear from a couple of operators, and we'll check in with the new CEO of the Tourism Industry Association of New Brunswick, Andrew McNair.

A plan to grow more wild blueberries on a former artillery range in the Tracadie area is creating some concern. Some people say there's been no consultation, they're worried about the effect on the environment, and they say other industries like EcoTourism would do more for the local economy. We'll get a sense of the concerns when we speak to Serge Brideau.

The New Brunswick Lung Association is asking for help with an air quality monitoring project. Interested households will be sent an air quality sensor to be installed outside, on a porch. And the data collected will help the federal Department of Environment map and track air quality across the country. We speak to Melanie Langille, the president and CEO of the NB Lung Association.

It's going to be a beautiful weekend to get outside and take in some of the sights - and sounds - of spring. When it comes to birds, if you're not sure what you're listening for, Alain Clavette has some help this week with his spring bird jukebox.

It's Friday, and that means our panel of politics watchers tell us what's caught their attention this week.