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For farmers across the region, the busy planting season is just weeks away. It's a critical time that requires fertilizing and seeding the land. Since the pandemic, supply issues around getting fertilizer have already increased costs. Now, the war in Ukraine has added another complication. CBC reporter Mariam Mesbah is here to tell us what farmers in the region are dealing with this season.

It's a busy month for stargazers. There's a parade of planets on display in the early morning hours, and some big celestial events to come - including a lunar eclipse. Chris Curwin of Astronomy by the Bay in Saint John will join us to go through it all.

Grocery bills are skyrocketing. One way to make your dollar go further is to throw less away. It's estimated that the average Canadian household tosses 140 kilograms of food per year. Karen Mersereau of Hotel Paulin in Caraquet will be joining us for the next 8 weeks with tips to reduce waste.

Teachers and other school staff are being hit not just by COVID, but by a cold and flu season as well. The result is a lot of people are calling in sick. According to the NBTA, that means if supply teachers can't be found, classes are being combined and moved into larger spaces like cafeterias. We speak with NBTA president Connie Keating.

The holiday weekend is approaching and you likely have plans to spend time with family. The leader of the Green Party is making the case that rapid tests should be more widely available, so that people can test before gathering with vulnerable relatives. We speak with Dr. Lisa Barrett about the role rapid tests are playing at this point in the pandemic.

All the help wanted signs are good news for students looking for summer employment. Some students may even find themselves entertaining multiple offers. So how do they decide which job to choose? Our career educator Shauna Cole will be here with tips.

New Brunswickers who are 50 years of age and older will soon be eligible to get a second booster shot. The province is making them available as of April 19th.

With RHA clinics now closed, you'll likely need to book an appointment with your local pharmacy.

Collisions can be problematic for wildlife populations - and incredibly dangerous for drivers as well.

Many different mitigation strategies — from fencing to under and overpasses — have been used to try to limit collisions

But a recent study looking at a particular herd of elk in Ontario suggests a real need to continue monitoring how those strategies are working over time.

If you're out walking in the morning, you'll notice a symphony of sound has arrived.

It's well and truly spring, and the birds know it.

But do you know how to identify the songs?

Our birder Alain Clavette sure does.

Our panelists tackle the federal budget that came out this week and what it means for New Brunswick.