Shift (NB‪)‬ CBC Radio

Just over 2 million dollars has been allocated in the new budget to help people with diabetes manage the disease. While there aren't many details, the money will expand the insulin pump program and help with glucose monitoring. We'll speak with diabetes educator Rob Roscoe about the kind of difference that might make.

We'll gather a panel of politics watchers to talk about the budget, the upcoming byelections, and more.

The provincial budget contains a lot of suggestions as to where the government plans to spend money, but not a lot of details about how that money will be spent. We'll look at one line item with Jake Reid of the New Brunswick Pharmacists Association.

Today on Green Shift - we'll learn more about a Coastal Adaptation Toolkit available online for Atlantic Canadians who are looking to protect their homes against future flooding and hurricane Fionas.

A new study out of U de M found some interesting results when it comes to the job satisfaction of family doctors and nurse practitioners in this province. We'll hear the details from study lead Claire Johnson.

The Frye Fest has announced its lineup for this year. We'll chat with organizer Noel Bourque about which authors will be making an appearance - including a Pulitzer prize winner! The festival is set for April 21 to the 30th and will include 40 events around the Greater Moncton area.