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.

Karen Mersereau is back with more tips for tackling food waste. This week it's Odds and Ends - making use of pickle juice and the last bit of ketchup in the bottom of the bottle.

Saint John Police are issuing a warning, after responding to a number of calls related to drug overdoses. In just the past week, police say there has been a noticeable increase, jumping from 6 to 18. We speak to staff Sgt. Sean Rocca.

Music man Bob Mersereau has a new book that's a real hall of fame for the East Coast set. He joins us to talk all about it.

Everyone has experienced something akin to boredom in their lives. Even with access to all kinds of technology, books and bikes - we still feel at times that there's nothing to do. What's with that? Michael Edwards at Science East has been doing a little digging.

A leaked draft decision from the US Supreme Court shows the court is poised to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision reached 49 years ago, which protects abortion rights across that country. Kerri Froc, associate professor of law at UNB, is watching the developments closely.

CBC's Colleen Kitts-Goguen talks about writer Luke Beirne and his first novel Fox Hunt.

Record high diesel prices are affecting more than just your morning commute. Farmers in New Brunswick are seeing their cost of production increase as well. And it's not just diesel prices that are skyrocketing this year - its everything, from fertilizer to plastic.

It's ECMA week - and this year all of the festivities are taking place in Fredericton.

Lisa Leblanc will be performing this week and she's got a lot to celebrate with a really incredible new album Chiac Disco.

With spring migration well underway many birders are keeping their eyes and ears peeled for rarities. Naturally our birder Alain Clavette is one of them.