The provincial government has announced amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act. We hear from Housing Minister David Hickie and leader of the Opposition Glen Savoie.

In this episode of The Property Management Playbook, we’re unpacking Section 344 of the Residential Tenancies Act—a lesser-known yet powerful tool for managing unapproved occupants in Victorian rental properties. Join us as we break down the essentials of Section 344, explain when and how it applies, and discuss practical scenarios to help you navi…

In this jam-packed episode of The Property Management Playbook, we tackle two pivotal legal issues shaping the property management landscape. Part 1: Jafarpourasr v Tancevski We delve into Daly AsJ's landmark judgment that extended the principles in Smith to all notices to vacate requiring reasons under the Residential Tenancies Act. The core quest…

Moncton and Fredericton are doing well when it comes to housing starts, a new report put the cities higher than many other communities in Canada. The picture isn't as rosy in Saint John. Mike Moffatt is the Founding Director of the Place Centre at the University of Ottawa responsible for the report. He speaks with host Rachel Cave.…

A new report paints a troubling picture of child and family poverty across Canada. We hear more about that and why the authors are calling on all federal parties to act to address it now. Then host Rachel Cave speaks with Dr. Sarah Gander she's the clinical lead for New Brunswick Social Pediatrics. The group takes an interprofessional, community-ba…

Envision Saint John's executive director of economic intelligence Jeff Cyr says the industrial landscape is shifting at home and abroad, and it could set the city up for industrial investment, if we're ready for it.

Doctors across the country are noticing an increase in the number of cases of “walking pneumonia”, especially among children and adults are at risk too. Our house doctor, Mike Simon, speaks to host Rachel Cave about the infection that seems to be surging.

Property assessment have gone up for many Saint Johners, and the municipal tax rate could be going down by 3 cents. Finance committee chair Gary Sullivan joins host Rachel Cave to talk about where that leaves Saint John homeowners.

Premier Susan Holt says her government will look for answers to why some New Brunswickers are sick with unexplained neurological symptoms. She says they will move ahead with an open and transparent investigation in the new year. Holt speaks with the CBC's Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon.

The paper of record for Charlotte County, the St. Croix Courier, is now run by CHCO-TV. They started publishing online last month. Vicki Hogarth, CHCO's news director and she speaks with host Rachel Cave about what this means for the community.

Cap-and-trade, it's that "other" carbon pricing system that could give New Brunswick a way out of the federal tax at the pumps. We look at the pros and cons with Provincial Affairs reporter Jacques Poitras.

Host Rachel Cave spoke with journalist and long-time CBC host Carol Off about her new book, "A Loss for Words."

Chris McFetridge is the president of Brixton Chrome, a stamp auction house based in west Saint John. He argues stamp collecting isn't dying, just changing.

Paula Copeland is the chair of the Harbour Lights Board as well as vice president of engagement and sustainability with our campaign partners at Port Saint John.

Melanie Vautour is executive director of Fresh Start Services in Saint John.

Randy Hatfield, head of the Human Development Council, speaks with host Rachel cave about energy poverty. Hatfield says it's long past time for programs to help low-income households.

The Wolastoqey Nation says Stescon made a good-faith offer that has been accepted. Patricia Bernard, Chief of the Madawaska First Nation tells host Rachel Cave the door is open to others who show an interest in negotiation over litigation.

How can we find laughter and joy in grief? That's the question first-time filmmaker and long-time actor Jessie Eisenberg tackles in his new film, A Real Pain, Lisa Hrabluk has all the details.

When it come to eating there are so many things that might take us away from the goal of daily healthy balanced nutrition. Our registered dietitian Maryam Naslafkih gives us some tips on how to solve the most common nutritional problems

An extraordinary donation to the Kings County Museum. Anne Renwick donated an historic dollhouse her grandfather, Allan Cassidy, built. She speaks with host Rachel Cave about the donation and why it was so important to her family that this little house is preserved.

Saint John Energy has been working to help consumers shift to electric vehicles as part of its Zero30 initiative. Glen Fillmore is the utility's executive director of strategic growth and transformation. He speaks with host Rachel cave about what types of chargers are being added where these will be found in the city.…

Local governance reform saw Grand Bay-Westfield expand to take in a portion of the LSD of Westfield West. Mayor Brittany Merrifield says as town council deliberates on its 2025 budget, it's going to mean a higher tax rate for some and council is asking residents to weigh in. She speaks with host Rachel Cave.…

Originally from Nigeria, Alheri Bingi is a textile artist in Saint John. She speaks with CBC's Sophia Etuhube about her business, Art by Dangana, and what it means to her to be able to offer her culture to people here in Canada.

Nights are longer, leaves are falling, the temperature is getting lower, and for some, so is their mood. Our house doctor, Mike Simon, talks about coping with seasonal affective disorder

J.D. Irving Limited says it needs to expand parking capacity for a major mill upgrade using parkland it owns. But park users and west-side residents argue a new parking lot will have negative lifestyle, traffic, environmental, and possibly archaeological effects. Saint John council voted to send the matter to the Planning Advisory Committee last ni…

Some new convalescent housing units in Saint John will provide a place for homeless patients to recover after they leave the hospital. Erin Bigney. the director of research for Canada East Spine Centre, speaks with Rachel Cave about the experience of unhoused patients and the hopes for how these new beds will help.…

The Atlantic Investigative Unit has obtained eight years' worth of RCMP complaints in New Brunswick. Investigative reporter Karissa Donkin tells host Rachel Cave what the data reveals about allegations of discrimination and bias.

Angela Campbell, the executive director of the Imperial Theatre, answers some of the audience's most frequently asked questions from post-show surveys. Plus, she tees up the next month of performances.

Lee Windsor, the Fredrik S Eaton chair in Canadian Army Studies at UNB, says the fighting there was tough, and the campaign was both politically and militarily controversial.

Cindy Brown, the executive director of UNB's Gregg Centre, has made the civilian experience a big part of her research, she speaks with Steven Webb about her experiences visiting Canadian military cemeteries.

About 28-hundred nurses volunteered in Canadian service, with nearly 19-hundred going overseas. UNB PHD student Delaney Beck has researched what life was like for the nursing sisters, searching their medical records for indications of the stresses and traumas involved in their daily lives.

Nancy Carvell is a graduate student at UNB who has looked into the Acadian experience during the Second World War, she shares her findings with Steven Webb.

By removing a single sentence from regulation 84-20, Premier Susan Holt has made it easier for New Brunswickers to access abortions outside of hospitals. Host Rachel Cave speaks with Martha Paynter, assistant professor in the faculty of nursing at UNB and spokesperson with the NB Abortion Care network, about what this means going forward.…

Rachel Cave speaks with Alan Brown, the mayor of Butternut Valley, and then Steve Pomeroy, industry professor at McMaster University and a member of the Canadian Housing Evidence Collaborative, about the federal Conservatives housing development plan and how it stacks up against the current federal housing fund it could replace.…

My Old Ass is a Canadian sci-f,i coming-of-age film that was a hit at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. The film answers the question: what would you advice would you give your teenaged self if you could go back in time? Lisa Hrabluk has seen it and tells us why we might want to give it watch.…

Norton Elementary students have been travelling to Sussex while their community school is under repair for water damage. But the damage is worse than expected and it's going to be a long time before classes resume in Norton. Rachel Cave speaks with a parent who's concerned about the school's reopening schedule.…

A retired therapist explores the hidden harms inflicted on surviving soldiers, with a song and book about his own grandfather's experience. Rachel Cave speaks with Rick Benson a retired licenced counselling therapist, and former hospital director of spiritual care.

Hockey Canada saw the highest percentage of women and girls registered as players in 2023-24, but the women's game still faces major barriers to growth. Katherine Henderson, president and CEO of Hockey Canada, is in our region this week, to take in the National U18 Women's Championship, she speaks with host Rachel Cave about the growth and why it i…

Hampton is launching a fundraising campaign for its new recreation centre after costs skyrocket in the past three years. Mayor Bob Doucet explains to host Rachel Cave why the costs of the arena have gone up and steps they've taken to pay for it, including paying for a third-party to launch a philanthropic campaign.…

Olivia Pennington, director of advocacy and community engagement for Maine Family Planning speaks with host Rachel Cave about the right to reproductive care in the U.S.

Host Rachel Cave gets an update on the construction work underway on some busy Saint John streets with Kevin O'Brien, municipal engineer with the City of Saint John.

Donald Trump has won the U.S. presidential election. Rachel Cave speaks with Michael Shephard, political editor for the Bangor Daily News, to break down the results as they stand.

Investigative reporter Karissa Donkin has canvassed municipal leaders in our region and obtained records of citizen complaints about the RCMP service. Many of them allegations of neglect of duty, a common theme across the province that municipalities feel the level of service has dropped over the years.…

The Canadian Medical Association says government should scrap sick note requirements in workplaces, for minor illnesses like colds.It says eliminating the notes could prevent millions of unnecessary health-care interactions a year. Dr. Mike Simon weighs in.

We get some perspective on the U.S. election from New Brunswicker Suzanne Doyle-Yerxa. She was born and grew up in the states, and still has family south of the border. She speaks with host Rachel Cave about how this election is playing out in her life and her family.

Saint Andrews Mayor Brad Henderson speaks with host Rachel Cave about protecting historic homes and buildings in the town now and into the future through a new heritage conservation bylaw.

Chavah Lindsay had to create a one-of-a-kind design out of bathroom tissue.

Author, Wanda Baxter, is originally from the Kingston Peninsula and has a new children's book out, all about wildlife rescuer, Hope Swinimer, founder of Hope for Wildlife in Nova Scotia.

Professor of political science at UNB Saint John, J.P. Lewis gives us some reaction to Susan Holt's cabinet picks.

John Dornan is the province's new minister of health.