Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond has relinquished her honorary degree from St. Thomas University in Fredericton, according to a memo from acting president Kim Fenwick. A CBC investigation last fall raised questions about Turpel-Lafond’s claim of Cree heritage, which found that some of the prominent scholar and former judge’s claims about her Cree ancestry, her treaty Indian status,Continue reading “Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond returns St. Thomas University honorary degree, president says”
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‘Dream come true’ for UNB Reds goalie, dons Leafs jersey in back-up slot
University of New Brunswick student Samuel Richard was at a friend’s house in Quebec City on April 9 when he got a call from an unknown Ontario number. On the other line, to his surprise, was the goaltender development coach for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Richard, who is originally from Ste-Catherine, Que., was asked if he wouldContinue reading “‘Dream come true’ for UNB Reds goalie, dons Leafs jersey in back-up slot”
Saint John council moving forward with bylaw to curb ‘nuisances’ from flyer distribution
After years of complaints from Saint John residents about plastic bags full of flyers littering streets, the council in the New Brunswick city is showing support for a bylaw that could let residents opt out of receiving them. Council passed first and second readings of the bylaw on Monday night. It must still pass a third reading atContinue reading “Saint John council moving forward with bylaw to curb ‘nuisances’ from flyer distribution”
3 communities expected to hit flood stage in New Brunswick this week
Fredericton and Gagetown are set to hit flood stage on Wednesday and Jemseg on Friday, according to the province’s River Watch site. Geoffrey Downey, spokesperson for the New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization, said flood stage in Fredericton is 6.5 metres, and it is expected to to hit 6.7 by Thursday. But he said the realContinue reading “3 communities expected to hit flood stage in New Brunswick this week”
Rec centre proposed for Riverview to get nearly $40M in government support
A proposed recreation centre for the town of Riverview, in southeast New Brunswick, is getting almost $40 million in funding from all three levels of government. The complex is set to include an eight-lane, 25-metre pool along with a leisure pool, a 200-metre walking track, a field house and other spaces for community activities. Mayor AndrewContinue reading “Rec centre proposed for Riverview to get nearly $40M in government support”
Each N.B. region now has a nurse to help cancer patients navigate health-care system
The New Brunswick government is adding two more designated nurses to guide cancer patients through the anxiety and struggle that comes with a diagnosis. Six nurse navigators were brought in over a year ago, but oncologist Dr. Eshwar Kumar said there was a need for more and adding them was always part of the plan. “Navigating cancerContinue reading “Each N.B. region now has a nurse to help cancer patients navigate health-care system”
Non-profit groups in Moncton are bracing for a loss of shelter space
Temporary winter homeless shelters in Moncton are closing, but people who accessed beds, health care or other services at those locations will have options to keep doing so. The out of the cold shelter run by the Humanity Project in the Lions Community Club on St. George Street is set to close, but the Mark Avenue shelter,Continue reading “Non-profit groups in Moncton are bracing for a loss of shelter space”
Finding the fireball: Museum offers $25,000 US for meteorite
What would you do for $25,000 US? If your answer is running through the woods searching for a one-kilogram meteorite — you’re in luck. The Maine Mineral and Gem Museum in Bethel, Maine, is willing to pay that — or more — for a piece of the “fireball” that people in New Brunswick and MaineContinue reading “Finding the fireball: Museum offers $25,000 US for meteorite”
Rothesay to look into buying historic railway station
Rothesay council voted unanimously Tuesday night to investigate whether the town should buy a 165-year-old railway station now up for sale. The station is the only National Historic Site in the southern New Brunswick community 16 kilometres east of Saint John. Council asked staff to report on the possibility of buying the building after a presentationContinue reading “Rothesay to look into buying historic railway station”
Spring brings rising water levels for some N.B. communities
Water levels are beginning to rise in parts of New Brunswick, with two communities already under a water-level advisory and another one set to move to a watch by weekend, according to the province’s River Watch website. An water-level advisory is two metres below flood stage, and a water-level watch is one metre below, accordingContinue reading “Spring brings rising water levels for some N.B. communities”
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