In a little graveyard on the shore of Grand Lake, a plaque marks the spot where “one of New Brunswick’s most interesting engineers” was buried. That’s according to Moncton historian and educator James Upham, who recently paid a visit to the grave of Benjamin Tibbits in Scotchtown, a drive of about 62 kilometres east of Fredericton. TheContinue reading “This grave along Grand Lake offers a look back at an N.B. ‘engineering genius’”
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Horizon trying again to restore 24/7 service at Sussex Health Centre
Horizon Health Network is working on a new project, aimed at returning to 24/7 emergency department hours at the Sussex Health Centre, that involves bringing in a variety of health-care professionals. Dr. Serge Melanson, Horizon’s executive clinical and academic head of emergency care, said that includes nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists and advanced care paramedics. Respiratory therapistsContinue reading “Horizon trying again to restore 24/7 service at Sussex Health Centre”
Finders keepers: Fredericton artists prepare for city-wide hide and seek art event
Don’t be surprised if you happen upon groups of art lovers in Fredericton on Saturday scouring the city. It’s all part of an event called Freddy Art Hunt, created by local illustrator Vena Carr. “The idea is local artists are going to hide their artwork in town and then post clues to their Instagram, givingContinue reading “Finders keepers: Fredericton artists prepare for city-wide hide and seek art event”
Fire at Fredericton bandstand brings back memories of years gone by
The Wilmot Park Bandstand in Fredericton is a place of memories for many. For Mavis Doucette of Hanwell, it was the spot where her late husband proposed to her 51 years ago. And on Wednesday afternoon, she took a trip to the park with a friend to reminisce after hearing about a fire at the park’s gazebo.Continue reading “Fire at Fredericton bandstand brings back memories of years gone by”
2 Fredericton students get eye-opening St. John River job helping to keep it clean
This summer in the Fredericton area, you might spot two students paddling along the St. John River — also known as the Wolastoq — and its tributaries. But they aren’t just out there for fun. It’s their job. Madeline Hodgson and Benjamin Linnansaari are the first holders of a new summer position with the City ofContinue reading “2 Fredericton students get eye-opening St. John River job helping to keep it clean”
Former Miss New Brunswick recalls her own experience as pageant’s future remains unknown
Kristen Culberson remembers a lot about the three-day event five years ago that made her Miss New Brunswick 2019. She recalls the stress, the fun and the amazing friendships she made along the way — ultimately culminating in her winning the crown. For Culberson, the pageant was a positive experience, but she was not surprised to hear the annual eventContinue reading “Former Miss New Brunswick recalls her own experience as pageant’s future remains unknown”
Vendors at Northside Creators Market look back at fond memories ahead of closure
Jim Middleton clearly remembers the opening day of the Northside Creators Market — March 6, 2021. “Opening day was incredible,” the board chair and one of the market’s founders recalled. “We had people all lined up outside.” From there, he remembers the first Christmas market which brought 6,000 people through the doors, watching different vendorsContinue reading “Vendors at Northside Creators Market look back at fond memories ahead of closure”
Tenants of new Miramichi building frustrated by cracking walls, power outages
Tenants living in a new affordable-housing building in Miramichi, N.B., say they are frustrated with walls cracking, electrical and snow-clearing problems, and how those issues have been addressed. Melonie Rutland moved into 2108 Water St. after she was offered a unit in the building in November through the local women’s shelter. “I was promised happiness andContinue reading “Tenants of new Miramichi building frustrated by cracking walls, power outages”
Young North Atlantic right whale spotted entangled in Gulf of St. Lawrence
An entangled North Atlantic right whale has been spotted in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Fisheries and Oceans Canada says. The whale, which was spotted east of Miscou Island last week, has a wrap of rope around her body and right flipper, said Amy Knowlton, senior scientist at the New England Aquarium Anderson Cabot Centre forContinue reading “Young North Atlantic right whale spotted entangled in Gulf of St. Lawrence”
New Atlantic Ballet program aims to give young Indigenous dancers professional boost
Atlantic Ballet of Canada is expanding its Indigenous programing with the help of a $400,000 grant from the federal government. Nipahtuwet Naka Wespahtuwet Possesom Paul, director of Atlantic Ballet Indigenous, said the new program is called Intercultural Indigenous Dance and it’s aimed at Indigenous high school students. While he was dreaming about what this program could become, PaulContinue reading “New Atlantic Ballet program aims to give young Indigenous dancers professional boost”
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