Shift (NB)

The CBC's Robert Jones has been looking at the province's Workers' Benefit program. Just 50,000 people have applied for the $300 cheques so far, far less than the province had budgeted for.

The Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians is planning a national forum this month to talk about the future of emergency care. They've invited Deputy Ministers of Health from every province and territory. We'll speak with local board member and emergency physician Dr. Fraser MacKay.

Moncton's Frye Festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month, and we're going to hear all about the New Brunswick literary scene leading up to it. Today, we'll talk about the importance of highlighting local authors with a local author herself, Rhonda Bulmer. 

If you're thinking of selling your home, and you're on well water, Jake Palmer suggests getting your water tested before the for sale sign goes up. He'll explain why.

New Brunswick colleges and universities are getting a bit of a break when it comes to international student recruitment. They will be able to send more letters to interested students that the federal government initially announced. We'll speak with a representative from St. Thomas University.

If you've been watching CBC's Great Canadian Pottery Throwdown, you'll know the name Elsa Valinas. The Fredericton potter made it all the way to the top three - we'll speak with her.

Some people are coming in from across Canada and even around the world to marvel at the total solar eclipse event. We'll speak with a man in Doaktown who's running a three day retreat for some of those folks.

This week we gather a panel of politics watchers to discuss the province's Compassionate Intervention Act, housing projects and the carbon tax. 

This week our birder introduces us to a bird rescuer right here in the Maritimes. 

The CBC's Danielle McCreadie heads to the William Brydon Jack observatory to explore its history and William Brydon Jack's legacy and contributions.