Twelve New Brunswick authors are hitting the road to share their previously unpublished stories of community. Creating Community brings together writers of Acadian, English, Mi'kmaw, Wolastoquiyik and immigrant backgrounds.

A Blues for Food tour kicks off in the province this November. It's the brainchild of Red Bank-based blues musician Matchstick Mike Bidlake. He recruited his friend Travis Furlong to play 16 shows around the Maritimes, benefitting local food banks.

Michael Edwards at Science East loves a little fizz. He explored what vessels hold carbonation best, and whether the size of the drink container makes a difference.

A UNB professor will be honoured this week for her work in creating awareness of domestic violence in families of faith. Dr. Nancy Nason-Clark will be joining the fellowship of the Royal Society of Canada.

Saint John duo Tomato Tomato are preparing to release a new Christmas album called Pinecones and Cinnamon. They're also heading out on a tour of the Maritimes with Heather Rankin, Dave Gunning and Ray Legere.

Moncton duo Zaum released a new album this fall called Eidolon. Their sound isn't easy to describe - it's meditative with some heavier sounds - and after touring Europe, they now plan to bring their music to shows around the province.

UNB researcher Louise Comeau is joining the federal Expert Panel on Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience. Comeau said climate change impacts people's mental and physical health, and the panel will measure progress in a variety of areas.

The office of New Brunswick's Child and Youth Advocate wants the province to stop the practice of shackling youth suspected of having committed a crime. Norm Bosse spoke to Shift about his office's annual State of the Child Report.

The Gallant government is moving to end the so-called golden parachutes, and a look at the first casualty of the new U.S. duties on softwood lumber.

Pooled registered pension plans may be coming to New Brunswick. The plans benefit people who are self-employed and small businesses and their employees, said Jason Debly with the Financial and Consumer Services Commission.