A family doctor shortage in New Brunswick meant long waits or jumping through hoops for pregnant women needing prenatal care. But prenatal care is urgent, says Dr. Erica Frecker, head of obstetrics and gynecology at Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton, and that’s why the hospital is starting a clinic for pregnant women who don’t haveContinue reading “Prenatal care becomes easier to find for Fredericton women without family doctors”
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Are New Brunswickers ready for nature-based climate solutions?
The New Brunswick Environmental Network says people are ready for nature-based solutions to climate change. Lilian Barraclough, the project co-ordinator for the research and knowledge initiative at the network, said these use natural elements to respond to the impacts of climate change. “Nature-based solutions serve roles not only to respond to those impacts of climate change,Continue reading “Are New Brunswickers ready for nature-based climate solutions?”
Garlic mustard and spongy moths: invasive species threaten biodiversity in N.B.
Budding flowers mark springtime in New Brunswick, but some not-so-welcome species also plant their roots during the season. More and more invasive species are popping up in the province, according to Kristin Elton of the New Brunswick Invasive Species Council. “The trails, the beaches, everything that we love about New Brunswick can be impacted by invasive species and changeContinue reading “Garlic mustard and spongy moths: invasive species threaten biodiversity in N.B.”
Labour shortage, population growth inflaming N.B. housing crunch, economist says
The shortage of housing in New Brunswick continues to be fuelled by population growth, says Moncton-based economist Richard Saillant. “The big pressure is due to turbocharge population growth. Just last year New Brunswick saw population grow by 26,000 — that’s more than three per cent,” he said. “And since the middle of the last decade,Continue reading “Labour shortage, population growth inflaming N.B. housing crunch, economist says”
No-Mow May: feel-good movement or selfless sacrifice for pollinators?
No-Mow May is catching on, and even some municipalities now encourage residents to put away their mowers for the month. But not everyone thinks it’s the best way to help pollinators. The idea is to let your grass grow for the whole month of May to allow pollinators, such as ground-nesting bees and butterflies, to have something to feast uponContinue reading “No-Mow May: feel-good movement or selfless sacrifice for pollinators?”
Canada goose strikes Moncton man on trail, biologist has tips for preventing attacks
Erik Gingles was biking along the Moncton side of the riverfront trail when he saw a family of Canada geese waiting to cross. He pulled over to let them go and the mother crossed first, he said, followed by four or five goslings and then another adult goose. The geese sat on the grass onContinue reading “Canada goose strikes Moncton man on trail, biologist has tips for preventing attacks”
Saint John puts pause on planned Main Street and viaduct overhaul
The City of Saint John is temporarily halting a long-awaited project after new-found requirements added significant challenges to the city’s planned overhaul of Main Street and the viaduct leading into the city’s uptown core. Tim O’Reilly, director of public works and transportation for Saint John, said the intent is to still have the project completed next year. TheContinue reading “Saint John puts pause on planned Main Street and viaduct overhaul”
Saint John students protest review of N.B. policy that affirms LGBTQ rights in schools
Saint John High School student Kaylee Johnson said she only expected 50 kids to show up for the walk-out Monday morning in support of Policy 713. But to her surprise, around 350 people crowded King’s Square to show their support, many of them from Saint John, St. Malachy’s and Harbour View high schools. “Turning … theContinue reading “Saint John students protest review of N.B. policy that affirms LGBTQ rights in schools”
Dead or alive: Ticks that survive the winter have something in common
Can ticks survive the winter? Well, one researcher said ticks are much tougher than you think. “With our changing climate, turns out that that has allowed ticks to overwinter in places they never used to,” said Shelley Adamo, a professor at Dalhousie University’s department of psychology and neuroscience in Halifax. “I’m from Nova Scotia [and] we’ve hadContinue reading “Dead or alive: Ticks that survive the winter have something in common”
‘Grassroots uprising’ hoping to save 77-year-old Sackville movie house
The Vogue Cinema, in a red-brick building on Bridge Street in Sackville, was built to be a theatre. “Whether it was a film on the screen or live presentations, it was built for sound to carry and not be overwhelming,” said owner Jeffery Coates. And that’s how he wants it to stay, despite having to close the doorsContinue reading “‘Grassroots uprising’ hoping to save 77-year-old Sackville movie house”
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