A daylong rainstorm left the town of Sussex flooded in many areas, forced 24 people out of their homes and closed more than 12 streets. Although floodwater from Trout Creek receded Thursday afternoon, the damage had been done and the town is now working to clean up the mess. Mayor Marc Thorne said he was happy to seeContinue reading “Damage assessment underway in Sussex after major flood”
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Take a walk through New Brunswick’s rich Black history — virtually
In 1901, Mary Matilda Winslow entered the University of New Brunswick where she graduated with honours four years later. The Woodstock-born woman is considered the first Black woman to attend and graduate from the Fredericton university. Winslow’s story is just one that people can read about while browsing a virtual catalogue of New Brunswick’s Black historicalContinue reading “Take a walk through New Brunswick’s rich Black history — virtually”
Riverview man upset that portion of road work will be billed to property owners
Riverview resident Eric Sénéchal got a bit of a surprise when a notice of proposed local improvement showed up at his door. The notice explained that Manning Road, where he lives, would be undergoing a water main replacement and full reconstruction of 450 metres of roadway. But this letter isn’t a typical heads-up about constructionContinue reading “Riverview man upset that portion of road work will be billed to property owners”
89-year-old Fredericton woman publishes book about living in a nursing home
In Studio 127, Mary Ryan is awake by 8 a.m. and at her computer ready to work each morning. The studio, accented with pens, sticky notes and her computer, doubles as Ryan’s long-term care room — No. 127, but she prefers to call it Studio 127 — at Fredericton’s Thomas Hall. It was in this studio thatContinue reading “89-year-old Fredericton woman publishes book about living in a nursing home”
How this N.B. teacher combines computer gaming and geography lessons in his classroom
Imagine being dropped in a random location in the world and having to guess where you are. Well, that is the premise of an online game called GeoGuessr. And not only is it a fun way to brush up on world knowledge, it can also be an interactive tool for teaching geography to young students. PaulContinue reading “How this N.B. teacher combines computer gaming and geography lessons in his classroom”
Judge orders Horizon to pay $80K for potentially exposing Fredericton hospital workers to asbestos
A judge ruled Thursday that Horizon Health Network will pay $80,000 to the New Brunswick Construction Safety Association after an investigation revealed potential exposure of some Fredericton hospital employees to asbestos over nearly five years. The money will go to a tool to help the construction industry deal with silica dust, which has overtaken asbestos asContinue reading “Judge orders Horizon to pay $80K for potentially exposing Fredericton hospital workers to asbestos”
Mi’kmaw author’s first book showcases traditional practice of sweetgrass picking — through her cat
Emily Johnson works full-time with her dad’s construction business, she’s an artist who specializes in beading, and on the side, she’s a doula for expectant parents at Sitansisk, also known as St. Mary’s First Nation. Now, the 24-year-old has added another title to her list — published children’s book author and illustrator. Johnson, originally from ListugujContinue reading “Mi’kmaw author’s first book showcases traditional practice of sweetgrass picking — through her cat”
New year, new fire chief for Saint John: Rob Nichol on settling into the role
Rob Nichol says it is going to take some time to get used to being called ‘chief.’ “It still sounds odd to tell you the truth,” said the former deputy chief — now chief — of the Saint John fire department. Former chief Kevin Clifford hung up his badge earlier this year, with Nichol set to take over.Continue reading “New year, new fire chief for Saint John: Rob Nichol on settling into the role”
One year after a cellphone ban, an N.B. high school principal is seeing results
In the age of cellphones, the devices have slowly made their way into classrooms across the world — with sneaky texting under desks, headphones hidden under hair and even outright use during quiet moments in class. Saint John High School principal Christina Barrington said around 10 years ago, there was even a push in educationalContinue reading “One year after a cellphone ban, an N.B. high school principal is seeing results”
Child and youth advocate says more resources needed to help ‘vulnerable adults’
The Office of New Brunswick’s Child, Youth and Seniors Advocate serves another population that isn’t in its title — vulnerable adults. Vulnerable adults are neither children nor seniors but are in particularly difficult situations, said advocate Kelly Lamrock, who appeared Thursday before a legislature committee to answer questions about his office’s annual report. These adults couldContinue reading “Child and youth advocate says more resources needed to help ‘vulnerable adults’”
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