New Brunswick children aged six and up who have cystic fibrosis are now eligible for a “transformational” drug. Trikafta could help about 90 per cent of cystic fibrosis patients by correcting a cystic fibrosis genetic mutation called F508del, said Kim Steele, director of government and community relations for Cystic Fibrosis Canada. “It is the single greatest innovationContinue reading “Cystic fibrosis drug now offered to kids 6 and up in New Brunswick”
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Air Canada picking favourites with its N.B. service, Saint John chamber says
Saint John is getting “the short end of the stick” when Air Canada makes decisions about flights into New Brunswick, says David Duplisea, CEO of the Saint John Region Chamber of Commerce. Saint John will have two per day, while Fredericton’s has six daily flights and Moncton five, Duplisea said. “Air Canada should not be picking winners [and] losers in NewContinue reading “Air Canada picking favourites with its N.B. service, Saint John chamber says”
Judge bars pesticide spraying in Miramichi Lake until hearing
A judge has barred a group from spraying a chemical in the Miramichi Lake area until a lawsuit filed by local cottage owners can be heard. Spraying of rotenone, a pesticide and piscicide, was scheduled Wednesday to eradicate invasive smallmouth bass, according to court documents. On Tuesday, Justice Terrence Morrison made an order preventing any sprayingContinue reading “Judge bars pesticide spraying in Miramichi Lake until hearing”
Miramichi Lake cottagers told rotenone spraying will happen Wednesday
Cottagers on Miramichi Lake have been told that chemical spraying to get rid of smallmouth bass will begin Wednesday. An email was sent to the cottagers by Neville Crabbe, spokesperson for the Working Group on Smallmouth Bass Eradication in the Miramichi. “Signs have been posted stating the smallmouth project will commence on August 10th,” the emailContinue reading “Miramichi Lake cottagers told rotenone spraying will happen Wednesday”
Sunscreen now available during walk in the park in Riverview
For Laurent Martel, a medical student at the University of Sherbrooke’s Moncton campus, one of the most important aspects of medicine is “preventive medicine.” Sunscreen is part of this prevention. “If we can stop a disease from happening before it even shows up, I think to me that’s the best case scenario,” said Martel. “SoContinue reading “Sunscreen now available during walk in the park in Riverview”
Heat warnings extended for most of New Brunswick
The heat will press on through the weekend in New Brunswick, with temperatures expected to hit a high of 33 C, and humidex values making it feel closer to 39 C. Environment Canada has extended heat warnings for most of New Brunswick through until Sunday. Original warnings were issued for Thursday and Friday for central and southernContinue reading “Heat warnings extended for most of New Brunswick”
Vegetable producer alerts fellow farmers after vandalism, theft
A farmer says theft and vandalism of equipment at his potato field in Sheffield caused him an expensive day during an already expensive summer for farmers. Michael Slocum, co-owner of Slocum’s Farm Fresh Produce, about 70 kilometres east of Fredericton on Grand Lake, is warning other farmers to be careful. On Sunday night, Slocum’s broughtContinue reading “Vegetable producer alerts fellow farmers after vandalism, theft”
Liberal leadership candidate says mandatory duties at hospitals deter doctors
The first in a series of stories this week on the four New Brunswick Liberal leadership candidates Liberal leadership candidate Susan Holt says one way to attract and hold onto doctors in New Brunswick would be to eliminate mandatory hospital rounds. Holt said the amount of time family doctors in the province must spend at local hospitals takes themContinue reading “Liberal leadership candidate says mandatory duties at hospitals deter doctors”
Edmundston pediatric services to be halted for almost 2 weeks
A lack of pediatricians at the Edmundston Regional Hospital will result in pediatric services being interrupted for nearly two weeks, according to a press release from Vitalité Health Network on Friday. The interruption will also lead to changes to obstetric services for pregnant patients. It will last from Monday at 8 a.m. until Aug. 5 atContinue reading “Edmundston pediatric services to be halted for almost 2 weeks”
Moncton multicultural festival celebrates integration, community
Riverfront Park in Moncton was alive with celebrations representing many cultures on Friday and Saturday. Lamia Chami, chair of the Mosaïq Multicultural Festival and vice-chair of the Multicultural Association of the Greater Moncton Area, said this is the first time the association hosted the festival. “Mosaïq festival is about bringing all the cultures that we haveContinue reading “Moncton multicultural festival celebrates integration, community”
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