Eric Allaby has spent a lot of time below the surface of the the Bay of Fundy. And he’s seen things not many others have had the chance to survey in those icy waters. Allaby was a Liberal MLA for close to 20 years, but before that he was a commercial diver and it was his curiosity in that line ofContinue reading “The Sea Wins: Shipwrecks of the Bay of Fundy writer dives deep into history”
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Saint John man hopes to boost horse racing in Maritimes with new podcast
Scott Waddell of Saint John has seen first-hand the decline in harness racing in New Brunswick over the past 40 years. Waddell, part of the harness racing community, wants people to know what’s happening. He has decided to start a Maritime horse racing podcast called Harness the Talk. “It’s in dire straits right now … here in NewContinue reading “Saint John man hopes to boost horse racing in Maritimes with new podcast”
Fredericton B&B inspires Hallmark movie, makes U.S. book cover
A burgundy bed and breakfast in Fredericton, with Christmas decorations peeking through the window, overlooks the St. John River. This very house inspired American author and playwright Karen Schaler to write a Hallmark Christmas movie. She also uses it on the cover of her new book Love Always, Christmas. Schaler stayed at the Quartermain House for the first time inContinue reading “Fredericton B&B inspires Hallmark movie, makes U.S. book cover”
From paper to canvas to Government House: Artists with intellectual disabilities shine
Adrian Morgan couldn’t contain his happiness on Friday seeing his paintings line the walls of Government House in Fredericton. “I’m really happy I came here and I [saw] my own paintings,” said Morgan. “I’m inspired. My drawings came to life.” Morgan is one of the more than 25 artists in a new exhibit at the official residenceContinue reading “From paper to canvas to Government House: Artists with intellectual disabilities shine”
A lifetime of sketchbooks illuminate Tom Forrestall’s artistic journey
Renowned Canadian artist Tom Forrestall remembers the time he set his sketchbook on the roof of a friend’s car while they cleared off the windshield, only to drive away with the book still on top. It was never seen again. Another time, a stranger showed up at his door with a manila envelope containing one of Forrestall’s sketchbooks. The man said heContinue reading “A lifetime of sketchbooks illuminate Tom Forrestall’s artistic journey”
Sistema N.B. gets ‘transformational’ $8.2M grant to bring music to more children
New Brunswick is alive with the sound of orchestral music, and that sound will be growing. The New Brunswick government is giving Sistema New Brunswick an $8.2 million grant for an expansion of the program. Sistema is a free, after-school music program for children started by the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra 11 years ago. The childrenContinue reading “Sistema N.B. gets ‘transformational’ $8.2M grant to bring music to more children”
A very theatrical New Brunswick Christmas
Whether it be a peek into the servants’ quarters during a Christmas celebration, the iconic sound of Tchaikovsky’s Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, or a Scottish drag queen making eggnog jokes — holiday theatre in New Brunswick is already underway. With so much to choose from, Christmas lovers and theatre lovers alike will have a chanceContinue reading “A very theatrical New Brunswick Christmas”
Remember N.B. country singer Emma Robbins? She’s 80 now and just released a new album
Laughter, tears and thank yous — these are some reactions Emma Robbins has heard after releasing her latest album. It’s not just any album. It’s her first solo album and first album in over 60 years. Robbins made a name for herself in New Brunswick in the 1950s as an up-and-coming country music star. Now, atContinue reading “Remember N.B. country singer Emma Robbins? She’s 80 now and just released a new album”
After 35 years, David and Sonja Adams lay down their bows at Symphony N.B.
David and Sonja Adams can recall the day 35 years ago when they were attending a summer music camp in Ontario and were asked by the director if they would be interested in going east to join Symphony New Brunswick. “We kind of knew where New Brunswick was,” David said, but they weren’t really familiar withContinue reading “After 35 years, David and Sonja Adams lay down their bows at Symphony N.B.”
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”
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