“Hello, I think I’m your little brother.” That was the message Fredericton’s Jason Flores sent on Facebook to a woman in Montana less than a month ago. And now, he has an older sister he messages every day and video calls at least once a week. It all started when Flores, who works at aContinue reading “This Fredericton man had a sister somewhere in the world. Now, they have some catching up to do”
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Powerful art exhibit explores experiences of homeless youth in New Brunswick
An interactive art installation at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery in Fredericton explores the importance of having unconditional housing available for young people. Walking through the door into the first part of the installation, scattered backpacks, a tent and school supplies lead the way into a room big enough for a mattress and a pile of clothes,Continue reading “Powerful art exhibit explores experiences of homeless youth in New Brunswick”
Uncertainty continues for the future of Saint John fabric outlet
For Saint John seamstresses, tailors and costume designers, and people who just love to sew, a Facebook post from the local Fabricville outlet came as a huge disappointment. Back in September, Fabricville #82 Saint John said in a post that it was closing and was looking for a new location. But last week, the store posted that, “despite our bestContinue reading “Uncertainty continues for the future of Saint John fabric outlet”
Doctors, nurse practitioners still needed for Tantramar clinic, Sackville group says
The co-chair of Sackville’s Rural Community Action Group says while some improvements have been made to health care in the area, there is still a long way to go. John Higham’s comments come after an announcement from Horizon Health Network earlier in the week that the provincial budget included room for the recruitment of sixContinue reading “Doctors, nurse practitioners still needed for Tantramar clinic, Sackville group says”
Compensation funding for Sussex flood, pre-Christmas storm coming soon
Those affected by two heavy rain storms this winter are now eligible for disaster financial assistance, according to a news release from the province. The announcement comes as a great relief for Sussex residents, says Mayor Marc Thorne. His community was affected by the heavy rain that began on Feb. 28. It caused significant flooding, comparable to thatContinue reading “Compensation funding for Sussex flood, pre-Christmas storm coming soon”
What to do in the soccer off-season in New Brunswick? Futsal, of course!
Saint Mary’s Academy, a K-12 school in Edmundston, made headlines a few months ago after newcomer growth in the region kickstarted the northern New Brunswick school’s first soccer team in 15 years, with kids from a variety of ages and nationalities. And things haven’t slowed down since the end of a busy soccer season. It’s one of 10 schoolsContinue reading “What to do in the soccer off-season in New Brunswick? Futsal, of course!”
Beaverbrook Art Gallery’s Tom Smart retires after long career in the arts
Tom Smart describes his humble beginnings in the art world as that of an art school dropout, a hippie, an actor, a scene painter, commercial artist and book illustrator. “That’s kind of my bedrock — I was a rogue,” he said. “I went back to school in English Lit, thinking through English Lit I could maybeContinue reading “Beaverbrook Art Gallery’s Tom Smart retires after long career in the arts”
N.B. wheelchair basketball legends share memories ahead of Hall of Fame induction
Sabrina Durepos remembers the first time she ever scored a basket in wheelchair basketball. The year was 1990, and she was fresh out of a rehabilitation centre following her accident. Durepos says she weighed less than 80 pounds when she was invited to watch a wheelchair basketball game. After the game, she went onto the court andContinue reading “N.B. wheelchair basketball legends share memories ahead of Hall of Fame induction”
N.B. Lung sounds alarm on radon exposure, calls on province to pay for testing
N.B. Lung is calling on the province to put money into helping New Brunswickers eliminate high radon levels in their homes. The renewed call comes after the death from lung cancer of Angela Stief Lea, a health advocate who worked to spread awareness about radon home testing, said Melanie Langille, the president of N.B. Lung. “ThatContinue reading “N.B. Lung sounds alarm on radon exposure, calls on province to pay for testing”
Moncton airport adopts international program to recognize people with hidden disabilities
A program that helps people with hidden disabilities at airports, that has gained international traction in recent years, is coming to Moncton. “It really coincides with our commitment to providing an exceptional passenger experience,” said Courtney Burns, president and CEO of the Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport Authority. The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program is designed for people whoContinue reading “Moncton airport adopts international program to recognize people with hidden disabilities”
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