Shift (NB)

Even with growing cities, New Brunswick is still very much a rural province. Of course this means there are a lot of woodlots and farm land. The municipality of Arcadia, which includes Gagetown and Cambridge Narrows, is looking to get a better understanding of the issues surrounding those properties. It’s asking owners to fill out a survey about their experiences. Vanessa Vander Valk spoke with Derek Pleadwell, the mayor of Arcadia.

Allison Russell is fresh from a big win at the Grammys. She took home the award for Best American Roots Performance. What is she doing after that incredible success? She's playing two shows in the province this month ...one in Fredericton and another in Moncton. She spoke with Vanessa Vander Valk.

When you think of animals that make a lot of noise...you may think of a roaring lion... Perhaps a trumpeting elephant...or maybe howling wolves. You likely don't think of a tiny, translucent fish called a Danionella cerebrum. Michael Edwards at Science East told Vanessa Vander Valk all about it.

To say it was an unexpected discovery would be a massive understatement…almost as massive as the discovery itself. A Gray whale was spotted off the coast of Nantucket on March 1. A sight to behold, compounded by the fact the species was thought to be extinct in the Atlantic. Orla O'Brien, an Associate Research Scientist at the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life at the New England Aquarium, spoke with Vanessa Vander Valk.

There’s been an outpouring of support for Covered Bridge Potato Chips in Waterville. The Heartland area business burned down last week. Ryan Albright, the president and founder of the business, spoke with Vanessa Vander Valk.

One championship is good, but three is better The University of New Brunswick Women’s reds are celebrating their 3rd AUS championship in a row. They beat St. FX in double overtime Tuesday night at the Aitken Centre. Sydney Oitomen is a third year forward… and scored the winning goal. She spoke with Vanessa Vander Valk.

The Hartland area is still coming to terms with the loss of one of its major employers. Covered Bridge Potato Chips in Waterville was destroyed by a fire last Friday. The plant employed between 185 people, but the impact on the greater community is even bigger. Vanessa Vander Valk spoke with Katelyn McGrath, the CEO of the Western New Brunswick Service Commission

The athletes are home after an incredibly successful showing at the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games in Calgary. Team New Brunswick won medals on the ice...and on the snow...not to mention at the bowling alley! Emma Stone is the team's chef de mission. She spoke with Vanessa Vander Valk.

The city of Miramichi is expanding bus service. Miramichi Transit will now offer more buses at more times. Vanessa Vander Valk spoke with Jason Babineau, the manager for Miramichi Transit

A new scam is making the rounds, and it starts out with someone reaching out to be friends or start a relationship and ends with fraudulent investments. We speak with Marissa Sollows, the director of communication and public affairs for the financial and consumer services commission.