More than a year after Saint John police cracked down on false alarms at businesses, the force has implemented a more stringent condition to further tackle the problem. Staff Sgt. Sean Rocca said that after the policy was adopted in November 2022, there was an 11 per cent reduction in commercial false alarm calls —Continue reading “Saint John police make further attempt at curbing false alarm calls”
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Good news for salmon recovery in Petitcodiac River
After 14 years of working to restore the Atlantic salmon population in the Petitcodiac River and its tributaries, things are looking up for the species. Edmund Redfield, a fisheries biologist with the Fort Folly Habitat Recovery program, said the tide coming in under the Honourable Brenda Robertson Bridge, between Moncton and Riverview, is larger than ever before. “TheContinue reading “Good news for salmon recovery in Petitcodiac River”
Riverview teen’s legacy of good deeds lives on in a new play called Becca
#BeccaToldMeTo. It’s a hashtag that’s been used around the world to share good deeds, all in the name of a Riverview teen. It’s been almost six years since Rebecca Schofield, or Becca, died from brain cancer at the age of 18, but her legacy and her good-deeds campaign will live on in a new play aboutContinue reading “Riverview teen’s legacy of good deeds lives on in a new play called Becca”
Changing demographics transform housing needs in the growing town of Quispamsis
Traditionally, the town of Quispamsis has been a community of single-family dwellings with very few apartments or townhouses. But that’s starting to change, says Mayor Libby O’Hara. “We are an aging demographic and as a result of that, many people want to downsize and they want to remain in this beautiful community of Quispamsis,” she said.Continue reading “Changing demographics transform housing needs in the growing town of Quispamsis”
Proposed $80K fine against Horizon in asbestos case would go to effort to control toxic dust
A provincial court judge reserved decision Wednesday in the sentencing of the Horizon Health Network on two charges related to possible asbestos exposure of some Fredericton hospital employees over about five years. The defence and prosecution both recommended an $80,000 penalty, which would be paid to the New Brunswick Construction Safety Association to purchase aContinue reading “Proposed $80K fine against Horizon in asbestos case would go to effort to control toxic dust”
Royal visits, fires and frozen coves: Charlotte County Archives showing 1900s-era home videos
In 2024, bite-sized videos cut down for YouTube or TikTok dominate, with funny cat videos and dramatic two-part storytimes raking in clicks and views. But in the early to mid-1900s, a different type of video took precedence — home videos captured on film. And now, the Charlotte County Archives are sharing some of those moviesContinue reading “Royal visits, fires and frozen coves: Charlotte County Archives showing 1900s-era home videos”
Montreal pond hockey team heading to Plaster Rock despite cancelled world tournament
For Jim Allan and the Montreal Lagers, pond hockey is more than just pond hockey. Seventeen years ago, a group of guys formed a pond hockey team under the name of the Montreal Lagers and began attending the World Pond Hockey Championships in Plaster Rock, N.B. This year, there would have been six teams attendingContinue reading “Montreal pond hockey team heading to Plaster Rock despite cancelled world tournament”
World Pond Hockey Championship in Plaster Rock, N.B., cancelled due to thin ice
It’s an annual tradition — but it’s been cancelled for 2024. The World Pond Hockey Championship brings teams from around the world to Plaster Rock, in the Western Valley region of New Brunswick every February. But this year, there was not enough ice to safely go forward with the event, which was scheduled to beginContinue reading “World Pond Hockey Championship in Plaster Rock, N.B., cancelled due to thin ice”
Construction countdown: Committee given 100 days to address ‘critical’ labour shortage
A new committee has a big challenge ahead of them. It has 100 days to come up with ideas to deal with the labour shortage in New Brunswick’s construction sector. The Labour Force Adjustment Committee, led by the Construction Association of New Brunswick, is government-funded and includes “industry stakeholders” and members of government. John-Ryan Morrison, executive directorContinue reading “Construction countdown: Committee given 100 days to address ‘critical’ labour shortage”
Following a bad year for maple syrup, N.B. introduces insurance program for producers
Saturday was a sweet day for maple syrup producers across New Brunswick — and not just because they were getting together for the industry’s annual general meeting. The day also marked the presentation of a planned insurance program beginning in 2025 which will allow producers to reap some of the same benefits other agricultural sectors alreadyContinue reading “Following a bad year for maple syrup, N.B. introduces insurance program for producers”
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