Shift (NB)

We hear from a council of student leaders in New Brunswick who tackle issues that impact students across the province. 

September marks the beginning of a new school year for students, but for parents whose children are leaving home for college or university - it is the end of an era. The CBC's Mariam Mesbah explores this transition. 

The province is projecting a small deficit for the coming fiscal year, after several surpluses.

We'll hear from finance minister Ernie Steeves as well as economist Richard Saillant.

The Greener Village in Fredericton is now growing mushrooms and we hear why and how this will contribute to more educational programming moving forward. 

We'll speak with Fundy Baykeeper Matthew Abbott about a workshop aimed at helping New Brunswickers learn how to prepare for wildfires and how to reduce stress around extreme weather events. 

Michael Edwards loves weird animal facts. And today he has a doozy...new information about the already amazing komodo dragon.

Our music feature this week Fredericton country singer Ella Campbell. She just released her first single - Rollercoaster. 

The Paralympic Games begin today in Paris with the opening ceremonies. We'll speak with a former paralympian in goalball who's now a program manager for Para sport NB.

Mark Trealout is busy preserving the bounty from his garden. He manages to feed his family year round largely from what he grows. He'll share some storage tips.

Coach Chris Belof is back at UNB after his trip to Paris to coach endurance athletes at the Olympics.