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Pam Novak tells us about an Atlantic Puffin that was recently grounded in someone's yard. With a little help, that bird is now back in the wild.

Is it possible you're owed money that you've forgotten all about? The New Brunswick Financial and Consumer Services Commission has been tracking all those unclaimed funds through a new program. And during its first year, more than $30 million dollars in unclaimed funds was reported. We speak with FCNB communications director Marissa Sollows.

A French school that planned to open in the old New Brunswick Museum space in Saint John this September has pulled out. Organizers say renovation costs turned out to be much more than expected. We'll get the city's reaction to the news when we speak to deputy mayor John MacKenzie.

We continue our look at winter hiking when we check in with a woman from Sussex who's fond of icy landscapes, and prefers a winter hike because there aren't any bugs.

Many maple syrup producers will soon be able to get insurance, to protect against dismal years like 2023 when the sap just didn't run as expected. We'll speak with the president of the producers association, Frederick Dion.

We're talking about winter hiking this week. We'll begin with a Fredericton woman who has just started organizing walks through a local Facebook page. She's finding lots of other women who are looking to get outside this winter.

A student at UNB has former Toronto Raptor Pascal Siakam to thank for helping with his schooling. We'll speak with Cedrick Tahmo about being the first recipient of a special technology scholarship.

We're looking for inspiration from people who have found their passion. Today we'll hear from a French Lake woman who's turning trash into treasure, and finding confidence she never knew she could have.

The province is giving Food Depot Alimentaire $2 million dollars to buy food for food banks across New Brunswick. It's the same amount the group received last year. How far will it go? We'll find out from executive director Stéphane Sirois.

The Miramichi SPCA have been dealing with a gastrointestinal virus called panleukopenia. So far, three cats have died. We reach the SPCA's executive director Jennifer Arseneault.