A real treat for birders arrived in Grand Manan this week. A Swallow-tailed kite - the first confirmed sighting in New Brunswick. Alain Clavette couldn't go himself, so he decided to phone a friend. He shares the conversation with us

CBC provincial affairs reporter Jacques Poitras and St. Thomas University public policy prof Jamie Gillies discuss the tourism spending scandal and other issues of the week in New Brunswick politics.

Sitansisk Chief Allan Polchies on the trouble the national AFN chief had on a flight from Montreal to Wolastoqey territory on a Peace and Friendship tour.

We'll ask Margaret Scott What's Cooking. She's the entrepreneur behind Scottage Cheeze, makers of vegan dips, spreads, cheeses and sauces. But her favourite ingredient is something you don't have to be vegan to enjoy!

A pricey trip to Europe for a handful of tourism officials continues to dominate discussion at the legislature. Tourism Minister Tammy Scott-Wallace defended the trip before a committee this week. But even the premier appeared to have some doubts. The CBC's Robert Jones brings us that story.

A Saint Johner is taking on Canada's Ultimate Challenge The cross-country competition show is back for a second season, and 29 year old personal trainer Whitney Beers is among the competitors. We'll chat with her about the experience.

Why do so many worms end up deceased on the sidewalk after a heavy rain? And what does it mean for local gardens? We've found an expert who can explain - Erin Cameron at Saint Mary's University in Halifax.

Inuk soprano Deantha Edmunds was living in Rothesay when she released her first album. She moved home to Newfoundland and Labrador, but she's back this weekend to perform. We'll speak with her.

Michael Edwards has news about a very slimy fish - perhaps the slimiest fish out there. It turns out it's a closer relative of ours than we might have imagined.

Physicians are concerned about a change the Trudeau government is proposing to the way capital gains get taxed. The president of the Canadian Medical Society says it could affect recruitment and retention. We'll check in with president Dr. Paula Keating.