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Homesteader Mark Trealout is busy with his fall garden. He'll share tips for getting nutrients back into the soil naturally.

October 1st National Seniors Day, and this year the focus is very much on the issue of climate change. We'll speak to two people involved in events in New Brunswick about what challenges seniors are facing.

Too costly to compete? It's one of the biggest challenges parents face when it comes to youth sports today. The CBC's Allyson McCormack tells us more about the expenses - and shares some advice from a financial planner. 

We'll gather our panel of politics watchers for their reflection on the election so far - the debate, the policy announcements, the ups and downs. 

All eyes are on the sky today. Astronomy buffs have been keeping a keen eye on a comet with the catchy name of C 2023/A3. It's making a close approach to the sun today, and if it survives the encounter it will make a fairly close approach to Earth. Amateur astronomer Chris Curwin joins us.

Alain Clavette explores how birds became an important part of the work at the Huntsman Marine Science Center in St. Andrews.

Health care is a major issue in the provincial election campaign. The CBC's Robert Jones analyzes the parties' healthcare promises, and what's needed to fix a system in crisis.

Housing is shaping up to be one of the top issues in this provincial election. We'll speak with a housing researcher about how the parties are addressing it so far in the campaign.

The Lightfoot Band is headed this way - playing three shows in the province next week. We'll speak with bass player Rick Haynes who toured with Gordon Lightfoot for 55 years.

Today on What's Cooking, we'll visit a honeycrisp orchard in the Moncton area to talk about the season and the many things you can make with apples.