New Brunswick and regions all across the Maritimes saw record high temperatures on New Year’s Eve. Certain parts of the province even broke their records by a few degrees, like the Miscou Island area, which had the old record of 2.5 C set in 2003 broken with a 6 C temperature. “To have a record broken byContinue reading “Ringing in the new year with records: N.B. sets multiple temperature highs on New Year’s Eve”
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A green machine: New Brunswicker uses solar to power his electric pickup truck
A future landscape for many might include an electric vehicle powered by a solar grid that can run electricity for a home when the power goes out. But it’s not that futuristic for one New Brunswick man. In fact, it’s his reality. Cory Allen, who lives in Nasonworth, N.B., switched to electric vehicles in 2019,Continue reading “A green machine: New Brunswicker uses solar to power his electric pickup truck”
Christmas in the dark: When thousands lost power, people still found way to celebrate
Trudy MacInnis spent her Christmas holidays in a snowsuit — inside her own house. MacInnis said she lost power at her home in Bath, in western New Brunswick, on the evening of Dec. 23, and it wasn’t until the afternoon on Christmas Day that she got it back. And she wasn’t the only one. The outageContinue reading “Christmas in the dark: When thousands lost power, people still found way to celebrate”
Cleanup of Charlottetown Petro-Canada gas leak site halted until spring
The P.E.I. Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Action says the cleanup of a leak at a Charlottetown gas station has been paused until the spring due to winter conditions. In an email to CBC News, a department spokesperson said the mobile extraction system that has been on site at a Charlottetown Petro-Canada since Sept. 12 to clean up a gasContinue reading “Cleanup of Charlottetown Petro-Canada gas leak site halted until spring”
Pre-Christmas storm to bring high winds, possible flooding to N.B.
As New Brunswickers prepare for a very merry Christmas, a brewing storm may threaten a few plans all over. Friday afternoon is expected to bring snow, heavy rain, ice pellets, strong winds and a possible storm surge for different parts of the province. CBC meteorologist Ryan Snoddon said Moncton, Sussex, Fredericton, Woodstock and areas north ofContinue reading “Pre-Christmas storm to bring high winds, possible flooding to N.B.”
Fredericton B&B inspires Hallmark movie, makes U.S. book cover
A burgundy bed and breakfast in Fredericton, with Christmas decorations peeking through the window, overlooks the St. John River. This very house inspired American author and playwright Karen Schaler to write a Hallmark Christmas movie. She also uses it on the cover of her new book Love Always, Christmas. Schaler stayed at the Quartermain House for the first time inContinue reading “Fredericton B&B inspires Hallmark movie, makes U.S. book cover”
Toy donation programs work to meet rising demand this holiday season
With costs soaring in 2022, not-for-profit groups in New Brunswick say the demand for toys for children in need is rising this Christmas — but so is their determination to meet that demand. Amanda Pooley, founder of What Kids Need Moncton, said it has been their “busiest season” yet for the Snowflake Station project which provides newContinue reading “Toy donation programs work to meet rising demand this holiday season”
Skiing weather ‘up and down’ as hills across N.B. prepare for a busy holiday season
Skiing weather has been like a “roller-coaster” this season, says Sugarloaf Provincial Park manager Greg Dion. Weather conditions in the Campbellton region, close to where the park is located, have been “up and down,” Dion said. “But fortunately, through all that, we were able to find some time where it was sub-zero temperatures to make someContinue reading “Skiing weather ‘up and down’ as hills across N.B. prepare for a busy holiday season”
They wanted a few new pen pals. Now these seniors are making friends around the world
Residents of Wauklehegan Manor in McAdam, N.B., wait in anticipation each morning for the mail to arrive — at least since their photos have been seen by thousands of people from around the world. It all started with a single Facebook post on Monday, one that quickly travelled far beyond Atlantic Canada. Debi Bourque, the executiveContinue reading “They wanted a few new pen pals. Now these seniors are making friends around the world”
More than just a number: Why endangered North Atlantic right whales are given a moniker
With only 340 North Atlantic right whales left and even fewer reproducing females, scientist Philip Hamilton says catching the public’s attention is key. Hamilton is the senior scientist at the Kraus Marine Mammal Program in the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life at the New England Aquarium. “Having a name … I think can really helpContinue reading “More than just a number: Why endangered North Atlantic right whales are given a moniker”
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