Author Archives: Hannah Rudderham

The federal and provincial governments are providing more than $8 million to the planning phase for the New Brunswick Museum revitalization project. The museum is currently closed to the public.  The provincial government is contributing $4.6 million and the federal government $3.8 million. There was a funding announcement Saturday. “We are committed to confirming aContinue reading “New Brunswick Museum project receives $8M in funding”

Jeremiah Stewart said when he got a call at work last night saying his daughter’s horse was missing, he rushed home to help look.  Blue, a 20-year-old brown and white paint mare who lives near Red Bank in Miramichi, had escaped through the electric fence around 8 p.m. Thursday. Stewart’s daughter Lylah was emotional.  “We have large amountsContinue reading “Miramichi community comes together to find missing horse”

Eight-year-old Felix Dalley was playing outside at the end of May when he saw black smoke coming from his front porch. He rushed through the back door and alerted his family to the fire, which consumed the house in a matter of 10 minutes. Amy Dalley, Felix’s mother, was at work during the fire. WhenContinue reading “‘Hero’ boy recognized for saving family in Moncton house fire”

For those who have always wanted to touch a lobster, Shediac, N.B., might be an ideal destination.  The Homarus Centre opened its doors Sunday, offering an immersive experience into the world of the Northumberland Strait marine ecosystem.  Pierre Dupuis, the centre’s director, said the opening was the first step. “We finally made it,” he said. “It’sContinue reading “Lobster capital of the world: Shediac welcomes new lobster centre”

Sarah Ecker, a Fredericton registered nurse, listened in to Premier Blaine Higgs’s press conference on Friday. She had mixed feelings, but grew increasingly disappointed as it went on.  Following a death in a New Brunswick emergency room, Higgs announced he had dissolved the boards of Vitalité Health Network and Horizon Health Network, the health minister wouldContinue reading “Systemic change, support required to revive N.B. health-care system, says medical community”

Bay Ferries Limited has cancelled all Fundy Rose sailings between Saint John, N.B., and Digby, N.S., until at least Tuesday due to mechanical issues.  The company originally cancelled four Saturday crossings on Saturday. On Saturday afternoon, the company announced that repairs that include welding would be needed before the vessel could go back into service. The remaining cancelled departures are fromContinue reading “Bay Ferries cancels Fundy Rose crossings for 3 days”