Shift (NB)

University students are back in class and back in the rental market. How are they coping this year with the cost of housing? We'll check in with Drashtant Varma, the student union president at UNB.

The Canadian Men's Wheelchair Basketball team is through to the semi-finals at the Paralympic Games, and the women hope to follow suit. We'll speak with local Hall of Famer Sabrina Durepos about watching their success.

Para-cyclist and Parasport NB president Matthew Kinnie joins us to talk about the Paralympic games so far. There's a lot to celebrate, with Canadian athletes winning 13 medals so far, including one bronze for New Brunswick para-cyclist Alex Hayward.

If you're looking to sell your home, start putting together your heating bills. buyers these days want to know what it costs to keep your toes warm year round. Real estate agent Jake Palmer will join us to talk about that.

Homesteader Mark Trealout explains how to enjoy the bounty from your garden year round. This week he has tips for storing and preserving.

Science East has been operating in an historic jail for years. But they closed the door earlier this year because of financial constraints. Today they announced plans to sell the building. We speak with the executive director Jennifer MacDonnell.

It's a sure sign of the season when the Hunter Brothers Farm unveils their annual corn maze. Each year, the farm in Florenceville-Bristol creates an iconic maze that tells a bit of a story. And this year's maze pays homage to the UNB Reds hockey team. Chip Hunter of Hunter Brothers Farm tells us all about it.

Our birder speaks with the recipient of the Florence Merriam Bailey Award. 

We hear from physiotherapist Julie McGivery about how backpacks can be problematic - causing back pain and poor posture - if not used correctly. We'll get her best tips for proper backpacks use. 

Our film and streaming columnist Lisa Hrabluk joins us to talk about the best to watch over Labour Day Weekend and her most recent binge - Kaos.