Shift (NB)

Many people have strong feelings about backyard fireworks. Some people hate them and others can't get enough. In Quispamsis a committee will be formed to look at the issue and see if there's some middle ground. We reach councilor Kerrie Luck to learn more.

This week our birder shares a bird sighting he will never forget while in Johnson's Mills this week.

For the last time this summer, our film buff shares her thoughts on a film. This time she'll talk about the award-winning Canadian movie Riceboy Sleeps.

Some brand new bands are getting ready to rock the stage of Saint John's Imperial Theatre.

And by brand new, I mean, only a week old! We reach Saint John Rock Camp director Abigail Smith to learn more.

Music NB is looking to a survey to help paint a picture of the local music industry and its economic impact. We reach Music NB executive director Jean Surette to learn more.

If you're a fan of quirky stories about the past then you ou may already be aware of the Backyard History podcast. We meet the mind behind the show and hear about some exciting plans he has for the future.

Today marks the 32nd anniversary of Ukrainian Independence. Associate producer Danielle McCreadie stopped by a flag raising in Fredericton earlier today, and spoke with some of the people there.

A Burton woman may soon have the world record for the largest playing card made entirely of Lego. Faith Howe plans to build a 12-foot tall Lego playing card. She spoke with the CBC's Jacob Moore at the Fredericton Library

New Brunswick is phasing in a big change around testing for cervical cancer. Traditional Pap tests will be replaced by tests for HPV. We'll look at why the change is being made when we speak to OB-GYN Dr. Christa Mullaly.

Blackville's Amber Walls is in our music spotlight this week. The 23-year-old recently made it to this year's CBC Searchlight Top 100.