It was a big year in New Brunswick politics this year -- french immersion controversy, a potential snap election, MLAs leaving cabinet over changes to Policy 713. Our panel of politics watchers looks back on the year 2023 - from the top stories to what they're looking out for next year.

'Tis the season for bird lovers and naturalists to head out into their communities, counting the birds as they go. The annual Christmas Bird Counts are being held all over North America. It's a massive citizen science project that helps us understand what's happening with bird populations. Birder Alain Clavette headed out in Moncton for his annual count.

NB Power has restored thousands of customers this week, but still some remain. And the utility says these next ones will be tricky. Spokesperson Dominique Couture tells us why.

Clean-up continues in southwest New Brunswick after Monday's brutal storm. We check in with John Craig, the mayor of Eastern Charlotte.

Edmundston has voted on a bylaw regulating flyers in the city. Mayor Eric Marquis spoke with Vanessa Vander Valk.

Whether it's hosting an annual party, using the good dishes or leaving treats for Santa, this is the time of year when tradition takes on added importance. For many people, that includes displaying hand-me-down decorations - like vintage Christmas ornaments. CBC reporter Mariam Mesbah spent the afternoon with Karee Tait-Layden of Salisbury, New Brunswick, who has quite a collection of antique ornaments.

Power has returned to the Atlantic Wildlife Institute near Sackville. That doesn't mean everything is back to normal now. Pam Novak spoke with Vanessa Vander Valk.

While many musicians are concerned about the use of AI in the industry, Fredericton band Run the River decided to embrace the technology. They released a video for the single just last week created using AI. Local vocalist and rhythm guitarist Joel Manchester spoke with Vanessa Vander Valk.

Moncton's Simon Richard has had between two and three per cent of his vision since birth. But that’s never stopped his love of hockey. He's been named to the national blind hockey team. He spoke with Vanessa Vander Valk.

Nelson Cloud moved to Metepenagiag about 20 years ago and since then he's amassed a massive collection of photos of local events and people. The North Shore Mi'kmaq Tribal Council sees a lot of value in those photos and they are working together on an archive. Vanessa Vander Valk spoke with Cloud about the project.