Celebrating Robbie Burns. The Scottish poet was born on this day, 263 years ago. We find out what Robbie Burns Day is all about when we speak to two members of the Fredericton Society of Saint Andrew.

A piece of history and tourist attraction in Saint John has been damaged by fire. Barbour's General Store has been scorched by flames. We speak with Gilliane Nadeau, who once ran her tour business out of the building, for a sense of the history.

Many will remember the concern some seven years ago over pension reform in the province. A number of public service pensions were converted to what was then a new model - shared risk. Court challenges were launched - but it appears the fight is now nearing its end. The CBC's provincial affairs reporter Jacques Poitras joins us to explain.

We hear from a Leo Hayes High School student who just got back from climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with her dad. Forest Jones will tell us all about the experience, and the money they raised for her school along the way.

Birds are so beautiful that they are often a focus for artists. You'll find many paintings and drawings featuring finches and Blue Jays and sea birds. Alain Clavette is thinking a bit about drawing birds this week.

We continue to hear from tenants in the province who are facing steep rent hikes. In most cases, buildings have been bought by new owners, and the rent is increasing by hundreds of dollars. The CBC's Robert Jones has been following these stories. He joins us with more.

More money for small business. A new grant program was announced this week for people who are self-employed and impacted by the latest restrictions. We get more details from Minister Arlene Dunn.

Presentations to the legislature's standing committee on climate change wrapped up today. We talk to climate activist Louise Comeau for her thoughts on how the discussions will shape the province's next climate action plan.

Moncton's Courtney Sarault will be representing Canada at the Beijing Olympics. The short track speed-skater will be making her Olympic debut. We speak to Courtney's mom Rhonda.

Water temperatures in the Gulf of St. Lawrence are on the rise. We find out what that means for the endangered North Atlantic right whales that live there when we speak to UNB PhD student Gina Lonati.