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Interview: Lori Quick (Remembering Biff Mitchell)

When a person is lost, their impact can be celebrated in the art — and memories — they left behind. My guest today is Lori Quick, the Exhibitions & Communications Coordinator at the UNB Centre for Learning Futures and the UNB Art Centre. She has spearheaded an exhibition of the works of beloved Fredericton artist

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Interview: Fae Johnstone (Trans Canada Tour)

If we really want to know each other, why don’t we just ask? My guest today is Fae Johnstone, an advocate for queer issues and is travelling across the country along with Victoria Bucholtz for the Trans Canada Tour. With over 60 events planned, they hope to provide a platform for the curious and the

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Interview: Looking For Michael Keetch

If you know or find anything that might lead to the discovery of Michael Keetch, please contact the RCMP. My guest today is Anita Fougere, whose brother, Michael Keetch, went missing over a year ago. Clues have been found, but they lead to more questions than answers. Anita joins me to talk about her brother

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The Lunchbox Interview: Remembering Biff Mitchell

The arts community lost a legendary figure in the past few years in Biff Mitchell, a photographer, writer and multidisciplinary artist — as well as a champion of the arts and the artists who make them. My guest today is Deanna Musgrave, one of Biff’s friends and a painter who’s portrait of Biff will be

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Testing For Echo – In Conversation with Brian Greenway of April Wine – Air Date Jan 10/2026

Hello again all. I’m really happy that you’re here and what a treat we have for you! A few weeks ago I was asked if I wanted to interview Canadian rock legend Brian Greenway of the Canadian Multi Award winning band April Wine! I don’t have rock royalty crossing my path too often so off

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Testing For Echo – Episode 92 – The Jays Gave Us Their All – Orig. Air Date Dec 20, 2025

  Hi there everyone. Once again, it’s great to have you here here and I hope that you like my picks. I know you will. By the time this is aired we will all be well into the holiday season. So please be safe but have fun. I realize that this mention is a little

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Testing For Echo – Episode 90 – Remaster You Say? – Orig. Air Date Nov 22, 2025

Hi there everyone. It’s great that you’ve tuned in today and for that I thank you. This is Testing For Echo Episode 90 in Fredericton and around the world and I’m your host Tim Scammell This episode feels pretty interesting to me. I think you will feel as I do as it goes on. Let

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Testing For Echo – Ep 89 – Let’s Make This Worthwhile – Orig. Air Date November 8, 2025

Hi there everyone. I’m really pleased that you’ve tuned in today This is Testing For Echo Episode 89 in Fredericton and around the world and I’m your host Tim Scammell So now let’s make this worth your while. Episode Song List Envy of None – Look Inside Book Club – She Was my Spring Genesis

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Testing For Echo – Episode 87 – Just a Little Nostalgia In Here. Heatwave! – Orig. Air Date Oct. 11, 2025

On the day of recording this episode it’s the 45th anniversary of Heatwave Festival in Bowmanville Ontario. There will be more on that later. There’s a few Heatwave references. I was there. I can speak to it. 🙂 And great music! Check these out! Episode Song List Talking Heads – I Zimbra Miss Krystal –

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