The Higgs government is getting rid of the free tuition program introduced by the Liberals, and replacing it with their own version. Financial aid will now be available to all students, including students at private colleges. There are differing opinions on the plan, so we've gathered people representing a number of perspectives to talk it through.

Community Transportation Restigouche, a service for people with low incomes and those who do not have access to a vehicle, is expanding. Coordinator Chantal Bernard said the service will soon be accessible to residents of Kedgwick and Saint-Quentin.

Birder Alain Clavette explains the different species of blackbirds you may encounter this spring, and how to pick them out by their song.

We're all getting anxious for better weather. Probably not as anxious as New Brunswick farmers, though. Allyson Chisolm of Windy Hill Organic farm in McKees Mills has been preparing for spring for a while.

The St. Joseph Community Health Centre will no longer offer services on weekends, and doctors are only available Mondays and Tuesdays. Dalhousie Mayor Normand Pelletier says the clinic is vital to the community, and the town will have to market itself aggressively to attract new doctors.

Did you know that golfers will be munching on New Brunswick oysters at the Masters Tournament in Augusta? Amedee Savoie, co-owner of Maison BeauSoleil in Neguac, said their osyters have been on the menu for a few years now.

Kingsbrae Gardens in St. Andrews just purchased a 10-unit apartment building to help with a shortage of units, and keep more seasonal and young workers in the community. Brad Henderson, manager of marketing and sales, says it helped them recruit people that would have otherwise not been able to work with them.

The provincial science fair is underway. Michael Edwards at Science East has been judging projects for years. He says you can see everything from self-driving go-karts to safe skateboarding clothes.

The annual quest for the coveted green jacket, the Masters, begins at the Augusta National Golf Course on April 11. But a young New Brunswick golfer already had his turn on the course. Nine-year old Carter Lavigne qualified through three different levels to compete in the Drive, Chip and Putt championships last Sunday.

A cellist, a pianist, a percussionist and an accordion player joined forces and formed The Ladom Ensemble. They play a mix of world and classical together for about 10 years. This month, they are playing at different locations across the province, and also met with students, including a group of newcomer youth in Fredericton.