At least 178 people have died as a result of ATV or snowmobile crashes since 2012. That's according to the CBC News investigation, Fatal Fun: How Atlantic Canadians are dying on recreational vehicles. Investigative reporter Karissa Donkin said the investigation found a confusing web of regulations across the region, and prompted a call for mandatory safety training.

The Department of Public Health held a symposium on cannabis with educators from across the province this week. Harvey Milkman was the keynote speaker. He is a drug researcher and professor of psychology at Metropolitan State University in Denver, where cannabis is legal. And he also worked with Reykjavik University in Iceland, where substance abuse was a big problem for young people 20 years ago.

Premier Brian Gallant's minority Liberal government has been defeated in a confidence vote in the New Brunswick Legislature, setting the stage for Progressive Conservative Leader Blaine Higgs to be sworn in as premier in the coming weeks.

Birder Alain Clavette brings us news about an owl banding program in Quebec.

Word is that raking leaves may not be necessary, or even recommended this year. Andrew Holland with the Nature Conservancy of Canada says the leaves provide a winter habitat and food source for small animals and insects.

It's not unusual to see colourful corn hanging up at this time of year. But it's not just ornamental. Angela MacDougall of Fundy Farms: Local Harvest in Albert County hung up some of her Bloody Butcher Corn to dry, with plans to grind it into flour and make cornbread.

For three weeks, Wilbur the runaway pig has been making the rounds around Nelson, an urban neighbourhood of Miramichi. His owners have tried to get him back, to no avail. Now Ashton Corcoran hopes someone else might have an idea on how to catch the guinea hog.

Hair loss can be difficult for anyone. For many, beauty is tied to hair, its thickness and style. Fredericton hat maker Trish Hirschkorn hopes a new line of hats can help.

A snapping turtle that got stuck in a hole for several months is recovering at the Atlantic Wildlife Institute. It's unlikely to hibernate this year. First, director Pam Novak says it needs to put some calories back on.

The Walter Chestnut Library in Hartland is hosting a display of military models for Remembrance Day. All of the models are made from wood by local hobby historian and carver Aaron Bouma.