The Wilmot Park bandstand in Fredericton is being restored after being badly damaged by flames in early July. Cassandra LeBlanc, councillor for Ward 10, confirmed the restoration work had begun and said the city’s engineers estimate it will take three to four weeks. “The fire didn’t, you know, impact the stand too much, so restoration isContinue reading “Fredericton bandstand restoration begins in wake of July arson”
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Ruins of historic Caraquet Convent deemed unsafe ahead of Acadian Festival
It was cold and stormy, Caraquet Mayor Bernard Thériault recalls of the March night in 1992 when the town’s historic convent went up in flames. “We all recall — we were all there,” said Thériault. “The roads were more or less closed because of the storm.” Despite the fire that destroyed the building that night, theContinue reading “Ruins of historic Caraquet Convent deemed unsafe ahead of Acadian Festival”
Tragic Shakespeare tale at Fort La Tour explores queer love, femininity
On the Saint John harbourfront, a gruesome and tragic tale unfolds as the sun sets and the fog rolls in. And while some might expect to see the typical melancholic prince as Shakespeare’s Hamlet, this show is a bit different. Instead the lead character is played by, and portrayed as, a woman. “I’m not too worriedContinue reading “Tragic Shakespeare tale at Fort La Tour explores queer love, femininity”
UNB creates designated spaces on campus for smudging ceremonies
In the past, if students wanted to hold a sacred Indigenous smudging ceremony on a University of New Brunswick campus, they would need to contact security with three days’ notice. But now that policy has changed, and the university has allocated designated spaces on campus for smudging and pipe ceremonies to take place at a moment’sContinue reading “UNB creates designated spaces on campus for smudging ceremonies”
This grave along Grand Lake offers a look back at an N.B. ‘engineering genius’
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’”
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”
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”
‘Could I have your autograph?’ N.B. artists all the rage in elementary schools
Children in the Anglophone West School District are getting more than the usual kind of classroom art experience. A program started by retired art educator Susan Galbraith and gallery curator Jennifer Stead brings New Brunswick artists right into the schools, introducing children to the people who create beautiful works. “The piece of work goes into an individualContinue reading “‘Could I have your autograph?’ N.B. artists all the rage in elementary schools”
N.B. artist Mathieu Léger a finalist for distinguished Sobey Art Award
A New Brunswick artist has been shortlisted for a prestigious contemporary Canadian art award. Mathieu Léger of Moncton was named the finalist for the Atlantic region. “I was already surprised to be on the longlist,” he said after the announcement. “I didn’t expect to make the shortlist, so it’s an honour, and it’s a hugeContinue reading “N.B. artist Mathieu Léger a finalist for distinguished Sobey Art Award”
N.B. high school students trace steps of North Shore Regiment for D-Day 80th anniversary
As the 80th anniversary of D-Day is marked on Thursday, about 270 students and teachers from the eight Anglophone North high schools are part of the event as they retrace the footsteps of the North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment. On June 6, 1944, Canadian, British and American soldiers stormed the beaches of Normandy in what is considered to beContinue reading “N.B. high school students trace steps of North Shore Regiment for D-Day 80th anniversary”
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