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


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…

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Choir groups create more than music in Moncton | Pickle Planet Podcast S8E02


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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Connector Program Creating Strong Networks in Moncton | Pickle Planet Podcast S8E01


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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S7E34: NB Ride Against Cancer returns with summer solo challenges, elite rides, and Ride Day in September


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…

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S7E33: YMCA Moncton’s free Mobile Fun Block Party program returns for third summer


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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S7E32: Free family-friendly fun at the 19th annual Greater Moncton Highland Games & Scottish Festival


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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S7E31: Trying not to be a helicopter parent when the group chat is filled with nervous parents and online judgement


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…

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S7E30: Downtown Moncton summer 2025 events with Patrick Richard


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…

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S7E29: Tara Pyfrom’s memoir, The Ocean in Our Blood, recounts surviving Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas and relocating to New Brunswick


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…

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S7E28: Bill Welychka on storytelling, transitions in life, his memoir, and his days at Much Music


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…

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