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This is New Brunswick

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Often overlooked, sometimes misunderstood, but endlessly fascinating, New Brunswick is a province full of stories. Every week host Khalil Akhtar takes a look at life in the changing province, and unpacks the issues that matter to the people that live and work here. What is New Brunswick? This is New Brunswick. Every Thursday.

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Land rights and reconciliation at Elsipogtog 01.10.2026

Administrator Bo Augustine on why consultation is never enough when major energy projects hit Mi’kmaw territory – and writer Haiti Augustine on reconciliation in her poem "Born of the Dawn".

Why are N.B. students finishing last? 25.09.2026

Education Minister Clare Johnson, PC leader Glen Savoie and Green Party MLA Megan Mitton talk about how to turn around ‘concerning’ test scores in math, literacy and science.

New Brunswick’s last hanging 17.09.2026

Fifty years after capital punishment was abolished in Canada, professor Michael Boudreau looks back at the last execution in Dalhousie in 1957.

Trombone and talent take young musician from Caraquet to London 10.09.2026

Amy Robichaud was considering enlisting in the navy, or working as an esthetician after her high school graduation. Instead she’s heading to the world’s premier conservatory: London’s Royal College of Music.

Summer intern takeover 03.09.2026

CBC New Brunswick’s 2026 interns share what they learned from our province and our newsroom, discuss where they think journalism is heading, and tell us about their favourite stories.

New Brunswick summer bucket list: Fantasy draft 27.08.2026

CBC producers from across the province debate the top summer experiences they still want to squeeze in before fall arrives.

The Artifacts of our Ancestors 20.08.2026

Twenty-five boxes of Indigenous artifacts were left untouched in the University of New Brunswick archives for decades. When they were finally opened, the rich trove of historical items sparked a collaboration with the Wolastoquey Nation. An award-winning documentary by CBC producer, Myfanwy Davies.

More NB Power & Politics: The Tantramar gas plant revisited 13.08.2026

Reporter Erica Butler updates the story of the controversial proposal to build a gas-fired power plant in rural Tantramar.

New Brunswick’s best authors: Fantasy draft 06.08.2026

We love books. We love summer. We love 3 book-loving journalists attempting to build a list of the province's finest writers as we celebrate the best of everything New Brunswick.

The forgotten trailblazer: Grace Annie Lockheart 30.07.2026

She was the first female university graduate in the British Empire. But why isn’t her name more well-known in Canada’s history books? Producer Mariam Mesbah follows the footsteps of this Mount Allison student, 150 years after her graduation.

What I learned visiting tiny museums in New Brunswick 23.07.2026

As community museums and historical sites face new budget constraints, CBC producer Jordan Gill hits the road to learn about what it takes to keep the doors open.

The 19th century cartels that ran Saint John 16.07.2026

In the Saint John of the 1800s, the boarding house keepers controlled the docks. History columnist James Upham explains the ruthless economy that was built on the backs of visiting sailors and the extortion of sea captains.

Advocate slams Social Development for ‘systemic abandonment’ of N.B. children 09.07.2026

Reporter Savannah Awde explains how a report by Kelly Lamrock about a boy named Bobby led a legislative committee that’s been around for a decade to finally meet for the first time.

New Brunswick’s best parks: Fantasy Draft 02.07.2026

We put 3 opinionated journalists head-to-head to rank the best parks in the province, from the famous to the undiscovered. 

A Moncton scientist is helping build our robot future 25.06.2026

Moncton computer scientist Moulay Akhloufi is at the forefront of an AI-driven robotics revolution. But the same AI innovations that are transforming industries also carry uncharted risks. From the threat of automation to the loss of human agency, how do you innovate responsibly when you’re building something that could change humanity forever? 

MLAs debate political hits and misses 19.06.2026

In our final political panel of the season, host Colleen Kitts-Goguen grills Minister of Local Government Aaron Kennedy, the Green Party’s David Coon and Progressive Conservative MLA Bill Hogan on the hits and misses of the legislative session, and asks for their top 3 priorities.

Vet cuts, the Tantramar power plant & waiting for a doctor 12.06.2026

Premier Susan Holt joins host Colleen Kitts-Goguen to answer questions from New Brunswickers.

Got the jitters? Move to restrict energy drinks for N.B. teens growing 04.06.2026

Parents, teens and pharmacists agree that even though the risk is low, it’s time to think about controlling caffeinated energy drinks for those under 16.

What’s stopping New Brunswickers from driving an EV? 28.05.2026

Host Khalil Akhtar sits down with EV driver and sustainability expert Carl Duivenvoorden to talk about the remaining points of friction for New Brunswickers driving, or considering an electric vehicle.

Weekend Listen | The Expert Witness 23.05.2026

It’s here. AI has arrived in the criminal justice system and it’s in the role of witness. The Expert Witness, hosted by Sam Mullins asks: what happens when AI enters the courtroom? Who is benefitting from this mysterious technology? And who’s accountable when AI gets it wrong? More episodes of The Expert Witness are available wherever you get your podcasts, and here:  https://link.mgln.ai/TEW...

Cape Enrage shuttered while N.B. spends on tourism chatbots and Blue Jays 22.05.2026

Tourism Minister Isabelle Thériault, PC MLA Mary Wilson and Green Party Leader David Coon debate the government's strategy to attract tourists to New Brunswick.

Should New Brunswick ban social media for kids? 14.05.2026

Parents of teens and tweens weigh in on whether the government should help families fight the lure of social media and AI chat bots by imposing a ban for anyone under 16.

Surprises and storylines from the 2026 Municipal Elections 12.05.2026

Our municipal affairs panel returns to discuss what happened on Monday night. Reporters Aidan Cox, Shane Magee and Nipun Tiwari put together a list of the biggest surprises that emerged as the votes were counted.

Voting on May 11? Everything you need to know about municipal elections 07.05.2026

How to cast your ballot, who’s running and a preview of what’s on the line for New Brunswick’s three big cities. Host Khalil Akhtar convenes our first municipal affairs panel of local reporters and Raechel Huizinga tells us what’s different this time around.

Senior care crisis: what’s the plan for aging New Brunswickers? 30.04.2026

Nursing homes and hospitals are mostly full in New Brunswick. Reporters Savannah Awde and Prapti Bamaniya explore what's being tried to improve care for seniors.

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