WARNING: This story contains distressing details. An inquest into the death of Hillary Hooper will be held this winter, more than two years after she died by suicide, according to the Office of the Chief Coroner of New Brunswick. Hooper, 27, was a patient in the psychiatric unit at the Saint John Regional Hospital when sheContinue reading “Mother ‘relieved’ as inquest announced into daughter’s death in N.B. psychiatric unit”
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Two New Brunswick students awarded prestigious Rhodes scholarship
St. Thomas University student Ethan Nylen was pacing back and forth as he awaited a phone call from the selection committee for the Rhodes scholarship. After the phone call came, Nylen said he dropped to the ground in “pure disbelief.” From there, he called his parents who had been doing their own pacing. Nylen, who was born andContinue reading “Two New Brunswick students awarded prestigious Rhodes scholarship”
Fredericton confirms location for new performing arts centre
The location for the city’s new performing arts centre is now confirmed. The centre will be built on the vacant lot at the corner of King and Regent streets in Fredericton’s downtown core. The city bought the site in a deal with Commercial Properties Ltd. for $8.2 million. The city then sold about 25 per cent of theContinue reading “Fredericton confirms location for new performing arts centre”
Cost of parking at some Fredericton meters could increase 50%
Drivers in Fredericton may see a 50 percent price increase at some of the city’s parking meters in summer 2023. The proposed general fund budget for 2023 made recommendations that included parking meters, sidewalk patios and parking garages. Alicia Keating, assistant director for corporate services and the city’s treasurer, presented the proposed budget during aContinue reading “Cost of parking at some Fredericton meters could increase 50%”
Liberal leader announces plan to run for vacant seat in Bathurst region
New Brunswick Liberal Leader Susan Holt has announced her intention to run in the Bathurst East–Nepisiguit–Saint-Isidore riding, capping months of speculation. “It was a really special moment for me today, another one of those political milestones that I’ll never forget,” Holt said in an interview with CBC News on Monday. On Aug. 6, Holt became the first woman toContinue reading “Liberal leader announces plan to run for vacant seat in Bathurst region”
Elsipogtog’s youth centre remembered as safe space by community members
For Phoenix Augustine, Elsipogtog’s youth centre was her “saving grace” growing up. The centre burned down early Thursday, according to RCMP, and the fire is considered suspicious. Augustine said the centre was a judgment-free place. “No matter what kind of day you had, whether good or bad, you could always count on the people in thereContinue reading “Elsipogtog’s youth centre remembered as safe space by community members”
Cookbook preserves recipes, stories from people with dementia
Marie-Paule LeBlanc says Memories from the Kitchen is “one of the best projects I’ve done in my life.” The book is a collection of recipes and stories from people with dementia and their families. LeBlanc, a self-proclaimed foodie who is the philanthropy co-ordinator for the Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick, said the society always does a special holidayContinue reading “Cookbook preserves recipes, stories from people with dementia”
New-to-the-Maritimes moth finds its way to N.B. in hurricane season
Tropical storms can bring debris, fallen trees and flooding to New Brunswick — but they can also bring new species. And for University of New Brunswick biodiversity and wildlife professor Graham Forbes, a species never-before-seen in the Maritimes landing in his driveway after Fiona was “a bit of luck.” It was the day after post-tropical stormContinue reading “New-to-the-Maritimes moth finds its way to N.B. in hurricane season”
How will the remnants of tropical storm Nicole impact New Brunswick?
Tropical cyclone and special weather statements have been issued for New Brunswick as the province braces for a drubbing from another post-tropical storm. Tropical storm Nicole escalated to hurricane status on Wednesday night and brought a surge, waves and wind to Florida on Thursday, according to Environment Canada. As of Friday morning, storm Nicole was reclassifiedContinue reading “How will the remnants of tropical storm Nicole impact New Brunswick?”
N.B. human rights award recipient draws on personal experience for her advocacy
For University of New Brunswick student Cassandra Pitchford, losing her hearing as a young adult felt ‘isolating’ and ‘impossible.’ She had people question the validity of her disability, ignore her requests for accommodations and even share ableist examples about deaf people during lectures. “Imagine sitting in an auditorium and having your professor insinuate you’re notContinue reading “N.B. human rights award recipient draws on personal experience for her advocacy”
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