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The Lunchbox: Interview: Martin Parnell for Right To Play

It’s a kid’s right to play. This is something that many people take for granted. Yet, in many parts of the world, sports and energetic play are not available, often through poverty. Martin Parnell saw that first hand, on a bike tour through Africa. “I can help,” he said to himself, and set out to

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The Lunchbox: Interview with Jeff MacArthy of The Jack Show

I am a man. That’s one of the statements I use to identify myself. What exactly that means, however, is a lifelong journey that I’m only in the middle of, and probably won’t have a final report by the time I’m done. Some things seem to hold universal, however, and the objective of the upcoming

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Highland Radio: Celebrate The Universal Scot

The influence of Scotland can be seen around the world — sometimes in the most unusual of places. Come celebrate Scotland with us! Highland Radio airs live from the Highland Games and Scottish Festival on Saturday and Sunday, July 26 & 27, from 9am until 5pm.

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The Lunchbox: Interview with Len Falkenstein, Jacob Martin and John Ball of Bard In The Barracks’ “Hamlet”

I can’t help it: I love live theatre. I had the chance to talk with Len Falkenstein (director/writer/artist director), Jacob Martin (actor/Hamlet) and John Ball (actor/Polonius) and discuss the upcoming Bard In The Barracks production of Hamlet.

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The Lunchbox: Interview: Jen Gorham of the FSACC on the Running Dead marathon

Zombies are still scary, but they also add quite a bit of spice to your run! Jen Gorham of the Fredericton Sexual Assault Crisis Centre (FSACC) dropped by the station to talk about the great work her organization does — and to enthusiastically promote their second annual upcoming fundraising marathon: the Running Dead 5K! Host

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The Lunchbox: Interview: Lisa Ross (CSAC) on the Haunted Tour; Jabari Thomas (CMA) on Benjamin Britten Centenary

Today’s show is quite packed! First off, the first of our regular Sports Updates from Jonathon Carten will inform you as to all the successes and misses of UNB’s local sports teams. This is a regular feature we hope to bring you. Second, Lisa Ross from the Charlotte Street Arts Centre dropped by and expanded

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The Lunchbox: Interview: Marina Jay

You never know who might just drop by the studios of CHSR-FM at any time! Polyglot and world traveler Marina Jay stopped by to tell us about her upcoming Album Release Show for Prisoners of Time, being held on October 6 at The Playhouse coming up this weekend. I ended up sitting down with her and

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The Lunchbox: Startup Weekend is coming!

Entrepreneurs take note! Today I spoke with Suhaim Abdussamad of Startup Kitchen about Fredericton’s first participation in Startup Weekend coming up on March 22. This will be hosted at the Pond Deshponde Centre. Don’t forget that the week preceding the Startup Weekend is the East Coast Startup Week, with several events intended to help every

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