The small, rural community of Haut-Madawaska is getting ready to welcome 13 newcomer families this weekend. We spoke to the Mayor Jean-Phillipe Ouelett about how they've been preparing.

Our political panel will be here to talk over a busy week - they'll dive into some sections of the auditor general's report.

This is part two of our story about a Fredericton man who has used the power of writing to help himself heal. Today, host Colleen Kitts-Goguen speaks with the author of a new book about a Fredericton man who survived a genocide in his home country. Eve Mills Allen will be here to talk about In The Arms of Inup.

The animal world - more specifically the avian world - is already showing signs of hope for spring. Our birder Alain Clavette joins us with more.

St Stephen's University is asking high school students right across the country to nominate someone who had an impact on their academic life. We'll hear from the school's director of operations, Matt Balcarras.

Having trouble spreading butter these days? A professor at  Dalhousie University has looked into the phenomenon he's dubbed #buttergate. Sylvain Charlebois is our guest on Homegrown this week.

We'll meet the author of a children's book that highlights Mi'kmaq words. Shyla Augustine will join host Colleen Kitts-Goguen to talk about the Mi'kmaq Alphabet book.

Associate Producer Danielle McCreadie brings us some game recommendations for young kids.

Researchers have found that the true death toll of North Atlantic Right Whales could be much higher than we know. Colleen Kitts-Goguen speaks to Heather Pettis, one of those researchers.

A story of courage, resilience and healing: Colleen Kitts-Goguen meets a Fredericton man who has used the power of writing to help himself heal. Jeremias Tecu will tell us about surviving a civil war in his home country of Guatemala and the book that tells of his journey.