New Brunswick's Liberal leader Brian Gallant announced that his party wants to improve its free tuition program, covering tuition for students from low-income families. Alex Usher says the program is better than other programs that previously existed, and other countries are creating similar programs to reduce barriers for students who may otherwise not have the money to pay for tuition. Usher is the president of Higher Education Strategy Associates in Toronto and an expert in student financial aid.web T

Two years ago, Kathy Kaufield stood in the oncology department of the Saint John Regional Hospital, after completing months of chemotherapy as part of her treatment for breast cancer. She later learned that she has dense breasts, tissue that can obscure a mammogram image. She also learned the denser the breast, the better the chance of developing cancer. She spoke to CBC host Rachel Cave.

The village of Dorchester is conducting an internal investigation after the fireworks display veered into the crowd last Saturday. Shift guest host Rachel Cave spoke with Deborah Jollimore who was at the event with her children and the mayor of the village JJ Bear.

The Village of Dorchester is investigating after weekend fireworks veered into the crownd. Shift's guest host Rachel Cave's speaks to a mother who was there with her children and the mayor of the village.

Sometimes, what may look like an invasive plant species can make for a cozy home or dinner for birds. Birder Alain Clavette talks about wilder backyard plants, and why we should keep them.

The federal government has announced the country's first national poverty reduction strategy. It includes reduction targets for 2020 and 2030, and officially defines poverty in Canada. Seventeen people from across the country were selected to help round out the strategy. One of them is Brenda Murphy, executive director of Saint John's Women's Empowerment Network.

In the summer of 1988, Charlie Rhindress had just graduated from Mount Allison University and was heading to Toronto to find his way as an actor. He and some friends knew that the campus theatre would sit unused during the summer. So they decided to put on a few shows. Now, Live Bait Theatre is celebrating it's 30th anniversary.

Wild horses are on display at Saint John's Gallery Hop this weekend. Photographer Jennifer Irving is displaying images from trips to California and Sable Island, Nova Scotia, after setting out on a journey to capture 20 of the remaining wild horse populations around the world.

A stylish '50s soiree with champagne and caviar is coming to St. Andrews. And the venue itself sparkles.

The DaySpring estate, the former home of Lady Beaverbrook, is having an End of Summer Gala. Program coordinator Taylor Lee says it's a chance to get dressed up and enjoy the gallery and grounds of the former Oppenheimer and Prager residence.

The 16th annual Shediac Motorcycle Rally is in Shediac this weekend. There'll be more than 400 bikes, hearty food, music and fun activities. And a lot of guys and gals raising money for the Children's Wish Foundation. Rally president Joanne Roach says you don't need to ride a bike to join in on the fun, and that it's one of the best rally's in the region.