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Decline in Hunting Dogs in Nova Scotia
Dog hunting may be dying off in the Maritimes, but Lucie Lou, a ten week old English Setter, doesn’t know that. Her owner will soon be training her to do battle – against the birds. Haley Ryan has the story… Read Transcript Here…
War Cats
We often hear about the casualties of war. Among the many victims are cats and dogs. Some and killed. Many are abandoned. A growing number of Canadian soldiers are adopting these animals. Amy MacKenzie has the story of one soft-hearted member of the military.
Barkbusters
After dog attacks in Quebec and New Brunswick this year, Sean O’Neill brings us the story of an organization that specifies in making all canines a man’s best friend. Read Transcript Here
New Owner Adds Extra Spice
The newest owner of a downtown business adds extra spice to the area. The long-standing building now acts as a café and an eat-in restaurant
Election Campaign
During election season, we’re used to seeing campaign ads everywhere we look. For behind-the-scenes access on who comes up with these campaigns and how they work.
A New Season!
The Basement Crew 2010-11 We’re Back!! Hope you enjoy the first show..and send along your story ideas and comments to newsroom@stu.ca
The Best Runner
The Paralympics and Winter Olympics have both recently come to a close. Many Canadian athletes have accomplished the goal of winning a gold metal. Right here in the Fredericton area, we have a star athlete who discovered a different path to success. (Read Transcript Here)
Dancing Grandfather
His name is Vito Trindade, but I just call him avo. That’s Portuguese for grandpa. But he’s not just any grandpa. When I was younger he did not sit in a rocking chair and tell me old stories. Instead he put on his tap shoes and showed me how to dance. (Read Transcript Here)
Joyce’s Tattoo Story
The tattoo needle is Joyce Winstanley’s paint brush. The human body is her canvas. Joyce opened a tattoo shop on the Main Street of Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia just a few months ago.
Rock & Roll: The Wheelchair Curling Story
The Canadian Paraplegic Association NB held a wheelchair curling clinic to teach and promote this sport to newcomers. And STU’s own Adam Wright took it upon himself to wheel-up to the challenge. Does he have the stones for this sport? Read Transcript Here