Podcast appearances and mentions of rachel cave

A discreet rehab centre to help New Brunswickers recover from addictions was approved for a location on Darlings Island. The centre is causing a lot of controversy among people who live there. They say they deserve input and answers. The CBC's Rachel Cave spoke to a resident and the people behind the rehab.

Meta is scrapping its independent fact-checking program. Rachel Cave speaks with Erin Steuter a professor of sociology at Mount Allison University and an expert on misinformation.

2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the start of the U.S. War of Independence. This weekend at the Saint John Free Public Library, Peter Gillies will give a talk on what life was like for Loyalists as the Revolution dragged on. He joins Rachel Cave in studio for a preview of the talk.

Premier Susan Holt was quoted recently saying the province is exploring the idea of allowing family physicians to opt out of hospital rounds. Dr. Mike Simon shares his thoughts on the proposal with Rachel Cave.

Putting kids in sports or music lessons is the kind of enrichment most families would like to offer, but the cost of lessons, fees and equipment can be overwhelming. Rachel Cave speaks with Greg Cutler, the manager of P.R.O. Kids. It's a Saint John-based program that can offer some help.  

NB lobster and lumber could be hit with Trump's 25 per cent tariff along with many other industries including the wild blueberry sector. Murray Tweedie owns and operates a 700 acre wild blueberry farm in Kouchibouguac. We hear from him and then Rachel Cave speaks with executive director of Bleuets NB Blueberries.

NB Power has promised to meet with people in Rothesay, to get to the bottom of why some homes keep losing power. Trevor Macdougall is one of the residents affected, he speaks with host Rachel Cave about the many recent outages.

Now is your chance to weigh in on changes around Medical Assistance In Dying. Rachel Cave speaks with a regional expert for his opinion on a new national survey. The online questionnaire is on the Health Canada website and remains open until February 14th.

Rothesay officials are warning caution after an ice fishing shack went through at Renforth wharf. Rachel Cave speaks with Deputy Mayor Matt Alexander before avid ice fisher Chris Hardt shares his safety practices for heading out ice fishing.

The New Brunswick Youth Orchestra is tackling a long and complex symphony in honor of its 60th anniversary this year. Rachel Cave speaks with the orchestra's conductor Maestro Antonio Delgado and young musician Selena Tenass the orchestra's principal trombone.

Fares for Saint John Transit multi-ride passes increased slightly on January 1st, and the transit service is heading into 2025 with a new director Kevin Loughery. Rachel Cave speaks with him about the job and what his goals are.

The prime minister says his resignation yesterday will take effect after his party chooses a new leader. So what will Justin Trudeau's legacy be in the Federal Liberal Party and what kind of political situation has he left for his successor? Rachel Cave speaks with Saint John Rothesay MP Wayne Long and Duane Bratt, professor of political science at Mount Royal University.

New stricter rules are now in place for impaired drivers. As of January 1st. peace officers can give immediate roadside suspensions to drivers with a blood alcohol content of 0.05 or greater. Rachel Cave speaks with Saint John Police Chief Robert Bruce as well as the CEO of MADD Canada about the changes.

You might feel better if you mix up the cocktails and wine circulating this time of year with something a little less intense. Rachel Cave speaks with a Saint John bartender who makes some of the best mocktails in the port city and tonight she's making them in support of Sophia House.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is officially back in Ottawa after the holidays. Political science professor Lori Turnbull speaks with Rachel Cave about how the next few weeks and months might play out.

Looking at new tools to measure the ecosystem and the health of the North Atlantic right whale, might help to improve the species rate of survival. UNB Saint John researcher Gina Lonati will shares her work and her hope for the species with Rachel Cave.

People in the Belleisle area are rallying to help a family in Hatfield Point, after they lost their home to a fire. But that's just one of the good deeds the Belleisle Valley 10 Buck Club has undertaken. The club was started by John Urquhart, he speaks with host Rachel Cave about the club and some of the people they've supported.

After years of waiting in storage, the Marco Polo replica has finally found a permanent home. Barry Ogdenspeaks with host Rachel Cave about the journey and where the famous ship's replica is headed .

The federal government has committed $1 billion in funding for renewable energy projects in the province. Beverly Gingras, the executive director of the Conservation Council of New Brunswick she speaks with host Rachel Cave about what the money could and should do.

Mariah Darling will be the newest member of Saint John city council. They won Monday night's byelection race for the vacant seat in Ward 3 and spoke with host Rachel Cave to discuss their priorities. 

Imperial Theatre executive director Angela Campbell speaks with host Rachel Cave about value of the performing arts in the community. 

The cold weather is here and people living in encampments in Saint John will need to go to greater lengths to keep warm, raising the risk of fires. Saint John Fire Chief Rob Nichol speaks with host Rachel Cave about the increasing risk and the prevention work his department is doing.

Results of a study of the health of Ritchie Lake were shared with Quispamsis council last night. Gary Losier is the Director of Engineering and Works for the Town of Quispamsis he speaks with host Rachel Cave about the results and what they mean for the sustainability of the lake.

The Saint John Tool Library is working on a bit-sized training program that could make a big difference in the construction of affordable housing. Executive director Brent Harris speaks with host Rachel Cave about micro-credentialing and what it could mean for Saint John.

Two more larger cranes will be added to the container terminal on the west side today. Doug Smith is the CEO of DP World Canada he speaks with host Rachel Cave about their arrival, and how they'll change business at the port.

Uptown businesses are asking for extra help from the city to lessen the impact of all the construction. Nancy Tissington of Uptown Saint John speaks with host Rachel Cave about the impacts and what businesses want to see to help them out.

Every year, New Brunswickers take part in the Christmas bird count. Don MacPhail has organized the data from 70 years of counting in the Saint John region. He speaks with host Rachel Cave about the data, some of the trends, and an upcoming workshop he's hosting this weekend.

A Saint John couple has found themselves without a home in their 50s. This has meant a harrowing year trying to survive on the streets. And for the coldest months in a shelter. Rachel Cave sits with them in their camper trailer to hear their first-hand account of what it has been like.

Donald Trump is threatening 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian imports when he takes office in January. Rachel Cave speaks with the New Brunswick head of a national manufacturers and exporters group, Ron Marcolin, as they brace themselves for what's to come. 

Deer hunting season is wrapping up. We'll talk to a New Brunswick hunter who bagged a very large deer he thinks it might be the biggest one ever. Keith Fournier shares his story with host Rachel Cave.

Technology analyst and journalist Carmi Levy speaks with host Rachel Cave about why so many are getting off Elon Musk's platform.

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-based approach to care for children and their families.

The CPKC Holiday Train stops in Saint John on Thursday night. The annual fundraiser for food banks rolls into Saint John for the time. CPKC representative André Hannoush spoke with host Rachel Cave.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 night. West side Coun. Joanna Killen speaks with host Rachel Cave about the issue.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 is important.

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.

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.