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Engaged. Inquisitive. Articulate. Motivated. These are just a few of the words that jump to mind to describe the students we’ve met from the IDEA Centre. This entrepreneurial program, offered to students from several local...

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Sometimes loss creates beautiful new traditions – ones that carry on legacy and create change. Lynn’s Lights is a shinning example of this. Lynn Whalen spent her career at The Moncton Hospital, and when she...

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The Christmas season is filled with holiday shows – but you likely haven’t attended one like Jingle Belle before! Mrs. Ruby Claus is coming to town and she’s bringing all the sass, music, and self-confidence...

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Want to feel like you’ve dropped into the middle of a Christmas movie? Jenna & Tosh share some top picks for festive adventures in New Brunswick this December – including: The Village Aglow at King’s...

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Thousands of Canadian begin their parenting journey each year with the unexpected – a baby arriving early. Weeks, even months before their due date. Jenna and her family are part of that community; their twin...

The post Raising Awareness for World Prematurity Day | Pickle Planet Podcast S8E08 first appeared on Pickle Planet Moncton.

Entrepreneurial. Cooperative. Connected. These are just a few of the words Marc Pelletier uses to describe the business community in Greater Moncton — and he’s the person to ask! Marc is the membership director for...

The post Celebrating Greater Moncton’s Collaborative Business Spirit | Pickle Planet Podcast S8E07 first appeared on Pickle Planet Moncton.

How much are parents spending on Halloween – and how can we keep those costs down? Jenna & Tosh talk budgeting tips, from DIY decor and costumes to planning your candy purchases, to keep you...

The post How to budget and save on Halloween | Pickle Planet Podcast S8E06 first appeared on Pickle Planet Moncton.

The clocks fall back soon (November 2, 2025) and we’ve got all the advice you need to make sure it doesn’t mess with your child’s sleep schedule! Sonya Bourgeois of Sleep Bebe Sleep joins Jenna...

The post How to prepare your child’s sleep schedule for the time change | Pickle Planet Podcast S8E05 first appeared on Pickle Planet Moncton.

Three decades of HTHS Trojans have fundraised more than $440,000 for The Moncton Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NNICU). Alongside this incredible financial feat, the school community has formed an incredible bond with the hospital...

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Erik Gingles created an adventure story for his girls when they were little, one filled with dramatic escapes, curious creatures, and reality bending worlds that reflected what was happening around them at the time. Now...

The post Moncton author Erik Gingles on turning a bedtime story for his kids into a novel for others | Pickle Planet Podcast S8E03 first appeared on Pickle Planet Moncton.

The Greater Moncton Chorale has been connecting people through singing since the 1980s. While it’s long been known as a popular chorus for adults, it’s recently expanded to include a children’s singing group and a...

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You never know where a cup of coffee meeting might go – it could land you with the theme music to Pickle Planet Moncton’s podcast! Join Jenna & Tosh as they kick off Season 8...

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If you’re already planning to hop on your bike this summer, why not make the kilometers count towards helping local cancer patients and their families? Everyone is welcome to sign up for this year’s NB...

The post S7E34: NB Ride Against Cancer returns with summer solo challenges, elite rides, and Ride Day in September first appeared on Pickle Planet Moncton.

Mark your Tuesdays booked now – the City of Moncton’s Block Party program with YMCA Greater Moncton is back! There are 13 free block parties planned for 2025, each in a different space around the city....

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Long time listeners may recall that Jenna wears many hats – including that of Event Manager for the Greater Moncton Highland Games & Scottish Festival, which is happening June 10-14, 2025. Tune in as she...

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We’re kicking it old school, just Jenna & Tosh talking about what’s on our minds in the world of parenting. We’re tackling the tricky subject of allowing your children to gain independence in a world...

The post S7E31: Trying not to be a helicopter parent when the group chat is filled with nervous parents and online judgement first appeared on Pickle Planet Moncton.

A vibrant downtown is a fabulous thing – and in Moncton, there’s a dedicated group who work alongside community groups and businesses to fill the streets with fun events and activities each summer. Downtown Moncton...

The post S7E30: Downtown Moncton summer 2025 events with Patrick Richard first appeared on Pickle Planet Moncton.

Hurricane Dorian wasn’t kind to Atlantic Canada, but it attacked the Bahamas. The 2019 storm recorded peak winds of nearly 300km/h and left roughly 70,000 people homeless. Among those was Tara Pyfrom, her wife, their...

The post S7E29: Tara Pyfrom’s memoir, The Ocean in Our Blood, recounts surviving Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas and relocating to New Brunswick first appeared on Pickle Planet Moncton.

Bill Welychka spent decades interviewing famous musicians around the world. The secret to his success is a beautiful mix of humble talent and honest respect: respect for the craft and respect for people. Tune in...

The post S7E28: Bill Welychka on storytelling, transitions in life, his memoir, and his days at Much Music first appeared on Pickle Planet Moncton.

Moncton is home to one of the world’s most interesting literary festivals – a 10-day bilingual celebration that spans genres, pushes boundaries, and infuses fun into every event it curates. The Frye Festival seeks to...

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