For some people, helping others is in their DNA. That could be said for the individuals honoured at this year’s Fredericton Community Recognition Awards. From a high school teacher passionate about sustainability to a man who is teaching kids how to fly — the winners of the awards were nominated for their commitment to servingContinue reading “Some of the faces behind Fredericton’s awards honouring dedicated volunteers”
Author Archives: Hannah Rudderham
Fredericton resident scammed out of $1,700 for an apartment that doesn’t exist
Since they were four years old, Milo Nunes has lived in Fredericton. And recently, after working full-time for a while, they finally had enough money saved to get an apartment of their own. Growing up, they lived on Simpson Court, so when Nunes spotted a Facebook Marketplace ad for an apartment on that street and recognizedContinue reading “Fredericton resident scammed out of $1,700 for an apartment that doesn’t exist”
N.B. non-profit wants to see the St. John River’s centuries-old wharves promoted, protected and preserved
In the early 1800s, steamboats would pick up and drop off passengers at several wharves situated along the St. John River in New Brunswick. In the 1920s, those wharves were taken over by the federal government and redone in concrete for the riverboats, according to Dino Kubik, executive director of the St. John River Society. TheseContinue reading “N.B. non-profit wants to see the St. John River’s centuries-old wharves promoted, protected and preserved”
Milkweed and monitoring: How to support monarch butterfly populations
Weeds can be annoying, but there is one weed that New Brunswickers might want to keep around this summer and even plant more of. Milkweed. Two types of native milkweed — common and swamp — are found in New Brunswick and the plant is crucial to the survival of monarch butterflies. “Monarchs aren’t picky, likeContinue reading “Milkweed and monitoring: How to support monarch butterfly populations”
Fredericton filmmaker tackling Stephen King adaptation for latest project
Known for his disturbing scenes and scripts, Fredericton filmmaker Michael Stafford is taking on a new challenge. Stephen King. The work of the well-known author, often referred to as the “King of Horror,” falls in line with the types of pieces Stafford, who owns StrongSide Productions, likes to take on. So, when the opportunity presentedContinue reading “Fredericton filmmaker tackling Stephen King adaptation for latest project”
Bathurst woman honoured with compassion award for dedication to fostering
About a dozen years have passed since Cindy Hornibrook Doucet and her husband Alan took on their first foster placement. And now, about 25 foster children later, the Bathurst woman doesn’t see herself stopping any time soon. “These kids just bring love and joy to our home, they make such a positive addition,” she said. “And if IContinue reading “Bathurst woman honoured with compassion award for dedication to fostering”
A Fredericton woman fell victim to a sophisticated online scam, now she’s warning others
Scams online are getting more sophisticated and Sandra Pond of Fredericton didn’t expect to be the victim of one when she listed a table for sale on Facebook Marketplace. Immediately after the ad went up, she received a message from someone who was interested. Her first thought was, “Gosh, I should have asked for moreContinue reading “A Fredericton woman fell victim to a sophisticated online scam, now she’s warning others”
New sights to behold at Beaverbrook Art Gallery with acquisition of 30 works
The Beaverbrook Art Gallery has added 30 art pieces to its permanent collection, in part because of the sale of one of the original gifts to the gallery from Lord Beaverbrook. “It is just about the largest single amount of purchases we’ve ever made at one time,” said Ray Cronin, curator of Canadian art atContinue reading “New sights to behold at Beaverbrook Art Gallery with acquisition of 30 works”
How this family’s life changed for the better, thanks to Moncton Headstart
Haley Sirois and her family fell on hard times during the pandemic. When her husband Michael was laid off, she had to leave her job and they both struggled to find work once employment insurance benefits ran out. While her husband did find part-time work, it still wasn’t enough to cover the rent. And on top ofContinue reading “How this family’s life changed for the better, thanks to Moncton Headstart”
The larger the scale, the bigger the statement for this central N.B. painter
When artist Stephen Hutchings looks at a fallen tree, what he sees is a powerful symbol of life and death. In a large studio in Florenceville-Bristol, Hutchings uses charcoal to craft the meticulous details of such a tree, working on canvas segments of about 10-by-18 feet before unrolling another section, with a goal of the completed piece topping out at a width ofContinue reading “The larger the scale, the bigger the statement for this central N.B. painter”
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