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  • Family Literacy Day and Canadian Kid Lit with Chapters Indigo | Pickle Planet Podcast S8E16

    Family Literacy Day and Canadian Kid Lit with Chapters Indigo | Pickle Planet Podcast S8E16
    Jan 26 2026
    Yes, you can keep your elbows up when you're reading with the kids, too! ???? This week on the podcast, Jenna & Tosh chat with Hilary Scroggie Glover (Senior Category Manager, Kids Books at Indigo) and Lindsay Gauthier (Customer Operations Manager, Indigo Kids, Consignment & Events at Chapters Dieppe) about the importance of supporting quality children's writing and what new Canadian titles you can find in the kids' section this Family Literacy Day.Canadian KidLit on the shelves at Chapters Indigo for Family Literacy DayWhether or not you consider yourself a bibliophile, picking up a children's book and reading with a little can be a magical time. You create moments of connection, sharing laughs or quiet cuddles. You transport yourself for a few moments into another world, perhaps one created from fantasy or one that's simply a slice of life shared from another viewpoint. And within the short time it takes to read aloud, you've helped boost vocabulary, spark curiosity, and encourage learning with your child.Each year, Canadians marks Family Literacy Day on January 27, a chance to remind ourselves the power of reading together, whether it's recipes, road signs, or amazingly well-written and illustrated kids' books! Hilary and Lindsay joins us to talk about some of the incredible Canadian titles on the children's book shelves right now, what goes into choosing which books land on the store shelves, and some of our favourite Canadian children's books to read and share.Canadian KidLit Books Mentioned in this EpisodeDrew and the Magic PencilLily and the Magic NotebookBy Anne Laurie Ph.DIllustrated by Robin C. GrantAlbert in the AlleyBy Marissa FurryIllustrated by Eleanor MaberNocturnal AnimalsWritten and illustrated by Ashley Anne ClarkMy Mommy, my Mama, my Brother and MeBy Natalie MeisnerIllustrated Matilde Cinq-MarsI'm a Big Rig!By Nancy Cohen (NB author)Illustrated Claire ManningA Fleurlings Field GuideWritten and illustrated by Kaitlin Hoyt10 Shocking Facts about CapybarasWritten and illustrated by Melanie WattTouching GrassBy Kristy JacksonIllustrated by Rhael McGregorCarson Crosses CanadaBy Linda BaileyIllustrated by Kass ReichThe Pony and the StarlingBy Jennifer McGrath (NB author)Illustrated by Kristina JonesLumberjack's AlphabetBy Mike Bravener (NB author)Illustrated by Virginia AleciaRELATED: If you love reading local and listening to podcasts, Jenna also hosts the Writers' Federation of New Brunswick's podcast, WordCraft. Listen to conversations with local novelists, poets, playwrights, industry professionals, and more!The Pickle Planet Moncton podcast is recorded & aired by Rogers TV New Brunswick. Audio production Tosh Taylor, video production Charles Vienneau.This season’s theme, Now Go Play, was composed and performed by Moncton musician Vimal. Discover more at Music by Vimal.
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    22 mins
  • BGC Moncton, Riverview, and Dieppe teaming up to raise awareness, funds for youth programs | Pickle Planet Podcast S8E15

    BGC Moncton, Riverview, and Dieppe teaming up to raise awareness, funds for youth programs | Pickle Planet Podcast S8E15
    Jan 19 2026

    Local Boys and Girls Clubs (BGCs) have been creating programs and supporting area youth for decades - but it's only recently they've decided to team up to try to increase awareness of their work. Together We Shine is an upcoming fundraising night hosted by the Greater Moncton, Riverview, and Dieppe clubs. To learn more about the event and the clubs' activities, Jenna & Tosh are joined by the three executive directors, Ashton Beardsworth, Paula Albers, and Lynda Carey.

    The Pickle Planet Moncton podcast is recorded & aired by Rogers TV New Brunswick. Audio production Tosh Taylor, video production Charles Vienneau.

    This season’s theme, Now Go Play, was composed and performed by Moncton musician Vimal. Discover more at Music by Vimal.
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    24 mins
  • Hockey Day in Canada comes to Moncton | Pickle Planet Podcast S8E14

    Hockey Day in Canada comes to Moncton | Pickle Planet Podcast S8E14
    Jan 5 2026

    Hockey mania is coming to Moncton! Scotiabank's Hockey Day in Canada has become an annual celebration of the sport and the communities that love it - and now it's our turn to shine. Local co-chair Michelle Duffie joins Jenna & Tosh to chat about the schedule and the hype!

    On Friday, January 16 there'll be a local celebrity and alumni game at 7:30pm featuring some great names in hockey. Saturday, January 17 kicks off with a parade from the Moncton Market at 11:30am, travelling up Main Street to the Avenir Centre. Then there's lots of music, family activities, and food vendors outside and a university women's hockey game (UdM vs. Dal) at 1pm, followed by the Wildcats vs. Chicoutimi at 7pm. Running alongside it all will be a day-long live broadcast from outside the Avenir Centre with Sportsnet's Ron MacLean, Kevin Bieksa, Ken Reid, Evanka Osmak, Elliotte Friedman, David Amber, and Kelly Hrudey on Saturday, with local segments broadcast between that day's NHL games which are featuring Canadian teams.

    Find the full schedule of Hockey Day in Canada - Moncton events on the city's website here.

    The Jenna & Tosh Show is a co-production of Pickle Planet Moncton and The Podcast Hub, and is recorded & aired by Rogers TV New Brunswick.

    This season’s theme, Now Go Play, was composed and performed by Moncton musician Vimal. Discover more at Music by Vimal.

    Don’t forget – the full archive of the podcast is available on Pickle Planet Moncton, dating back to 2018 when we started in Tosh’s attic!
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    21 mins
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