The CBC's Nipun Tiwari looks at the considerable interest in local politics by the 11 candidates who are vying for support ahead of the December 9th vote.

Sara Beyer is manager of policy with the Canadian Centre for Housing Rights.

Thistle-St. Andrews Curling Club in Saint John is celebrating its 150th anniversary. Jeff Fry, communications and marketing director for Thistle-St. Andrews, tells a bit about the club's history, and how its members are marking this milestone.

Lisa Hrabluk went to see the movie that's based on the Broadway musical that premiered back in 2003.

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-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.

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.