
Prapti Bamaniya
Journalist
Prapti Bamaniya is an associate producer with Information Morning Fredericton. She is a 2023 CBC Joan Donaldson Scholar and has previously worked as a reporter and producer for CBC newsrooms in London, U.K, Hamilton, and with the Health unit. She graduated with a bachelor's of journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University in June 2023. You can reach her at prapti.bamaniya@cbc.ca.
Latest from Prapti Bamaniya

Fredericton psychiatrist risks losing licence after not contesting misconduct allegations
Dr. Manoj Bhargava pleaded no contest to the allegations against him at his disciplinary hearing on Tuesday morning. He risks losing his right to practise in New Brunswick.
Canada -New Brunswick |

He's lived in the U.S. since he was 3. At 46, he was denied re-entry at the border
When Christopher Landry was making his annual trip to New Brunswick from New Hampshire, he didn't think he would run into any problems. But on his way home crossing the border to the U.S. in Houlton, Maine, he found out he wasn’t allowed back.
Canada -New Brunswick |

Evicted motel tenants 'teetering on the edge of homelessness' after plans fall through
Evicted tenants from a motel outside Fredericton have nowhere to go after their temporary accommodations didn't go as planned.
Canada -New Brunswick |

'Big happy family' no more as last of evicted Airport Inn tenants pack their things
The once lively porch of the Airport Inn on the outskirts of Fredericton is now full of empty chairs. The motel's residents are packing up their belongings after living for more than three weeks without power and water.
Canada -New Brunswick |

What you should know about benzos before you take them
Within 10 minutes of disclosing his sleepless nights to his family doctor, Georges Marcoux had a little white pill in his hand.
Radio -The Dose |
Introverts unite (silently): A Fredericton book club finds community in the quiet
As the sun set on the Fredericton Public Library, readers picked their own corner of the building to settle into. Some reclined on beanbags, some perched on stools, others leaned against a wall. They chatted among themselves for a while, but at exactly 6:30, the room went silent.
Canada -New Brunswick |

Kwanzaa celebrations face challenges in N.B. with limited access to decorations and supplies
Kwanzaa decorations in New Brunswick have to make a long journey to get to the province. They're usually flown in from Ottawa or Halifax, where there are more African stores.
Canada -New Brunswick |

Catalytic converter thefts are dropping across N.B. Here's why.
Warmer weather used to mean sleepless nights for Kyle MacKinnon, the owner of Lincoln Auto Shop. He had to stay alert for catalytic converter thieves. But so far this year, he has been able to get a good night's sleep instead.
Canada -New Brunswick |

Saint Andrews offers $100 rebate on residential security cameras, cites rise in crime
Saint Andrews hopes to have more eyes on its streets with a new security camera rebate program, but not everyone agrees it's a good idea, citing privacy concerns.
Canada -New Brunswick |

Scientists find rare species in survey of Chignecto Isthmus
A group of researchers recently conducted a land survey of the Chignecto Isthmus, a narrow strip of land connecting New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, and documented over 58 species of birds and 360 species of plants.
Canada -New Brunswick |