As part of CBC’s continuing coverage of the eclipse, which reached totality in several regions of New Brunswick, astronaut Chris Hadfield was in Florenceville-Bristol. The CBC’s Hannah Rudderham was on-the-ground in the central region for the event and interviewed Hadfield live. Watch some clips from the live interview here: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.4198664 This segment was originally publishedContinue reading “Canadian astronaut experiences lifetime first in N.B.”
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Where are you going for the eclipse? The options are sky-high
On Monday, a rare celestial event will grace the sky as the moon passes in front of the sun. And in some parts of New Brunswick, the blockage will be total. During a total solar eclipse, only about one per cent of Earth’s surface experiences totality — when the sun is completely obscured by the moon. OnContinue reading “Where are you going for the eclipse? The options are sky-high”
An uptick in ticks: Milder weather contributes to longer tick seasons
A southern New Brunswick veterinarian is advising dog owners to be on guard for ticks even earlier than some might think necessary. Dr. Sara Pridham of Stoneybrook Veterinary Services in St. Martins recorded three cases of Lyme disease in dogs and one case of anaplasmosis, also spread through tick bites, before March 18. “Last year,Continue reading “An uptick in ticks: Milder weather contributes to longer tick seasons”
Stick to the plushies, stay away from real bunnies, N.B. Invasive Species Council says
With Easter only a day away, the temptation to have your little one greeted by a hopping ball of fluff on Easter morning might be strong. But Kristin Elton, the program director for the New Brunswick Invasive Species Council, is warning parents not to give in. “You are giving … up to a 10-year commitmentContinue reading “Stick to the plushies, stay away from real bunnies, N.B. Invasive Species Council says”
Horizon Health eliminates year or more waitlist for hip, knee replacements
Horizon Health Network has eliminated its list of patients waiting a year or more for hip and knee replacements. According to a news release from the health authority, this same waitlist had been at about 700, with cases surpassing that one-year mark each day. Amy McCavour, Horizon’s co-leader of surgical services, said it’s a significant milestone. In the past year alone,Continue reading “Horizon Health eliminates year or more waitlist for hip, knee replacements”
Province adds an hour to school day for young students
Beginning in September, New Brunswick students in kindergarten to Grade 2 will get out of school one hour later than they do now. The news was communicated to districts in a letter from deputy education minister Ryan Donaghy. In the letter, he said the increase in instructional time will bring the younger students to the same dismissalContinue reading “Province adds an hour to school day for young students”
On your mark, get set, dough! McAdam looking for someone to open village bakery
The delicious scent of coffee and pastries wafting out the open windows of a tiny bakery nestled across from an historic train station in a quaint village — it’s enough to evoke a Hallmark movie. But in the southwestern New Brunswick village of McAdam, it may soon be a reality. In an unusual ad posted to McAdam’s Facebook page,Continue reading “On your mark, get set, dough! McAdam looking for someone to open village bakery”
Visiting professor promoting Irish language in New Brunswick
A St. Thomas University professor is working to promote the Irish language in the province after moving from Galway, Ireland, in September. Irish studies professor Gearóid Ó Treasaigh said a phenomenal number of people in the province are thrilled to talk about their Irish background or heritage. “I find it hard to meet someone hereContinue reading “Visiting professor promoting Irish language in New Brunswick”
Fredericton man snags lead role in P.E.I. musical
A Fredericton performer has landed a title role in Anne & Gilbert, a well-loved musical that starts a five-month run in Prince Edward Island this May. Graysen LaPointe says he was home from work on his lunch break when he got the news. “I was frying up some eggs, and I got an email that said, ‘Congratulations.Continue reading “Fredericton man snags lead role in P.E.I. musical”
Carleton County brothers retire after decades as family doctors
Doctors Bruce and Colin Lockhart are the only two family doctors in the former village of Bath, now part of the amalgamated district of Carleton North. Now they are retiring. The brothers are three years apart but decided it would be best to retire together. Bruce is 70 and Colin 67. “We’ve worked in the sameContinue reading “Carleton County brothers retire after decades as family doctors”
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