A team of researchers is looking at the next big step in security authentication. Erik Scheme is working on a project that would use a person’s gait — their manner of walking — to identify them. Scheme, the associate director of the Institute of Biomedical Engineering at the University of New Brunswick, said the project involves using pressure-sensitive floorContinue reading “Feet could be the next big thing in security ID to get into locked spaces”
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Blue heron entangled by fish hooks saved by kayaker and friends on Oromocto River
Blue herons are a common sight on Nancy Brown’s regular kayak trips. But while paddling on the Oromocto River in southwestern New Brunswick recently, she saw something that haunted her. At first, it was an eagle that drew her attention. When she paddled a little closer to get a photo, the bird didn’t fly away. “SomethingContinue reading “Blue heron entangled by fish hooks saved by kayaker and friends on Oromocto River”
Mother of 3 woke from a coma thinking she was 15. Years of her life are still out of memory’s reach
Seven years ago, Katrina O’Neil was playing baseball when she went into cardiac arrest and was without oxygen for 22 minutes. Then only 29 years old, she went into a coma for three weeks. When she woke up, she thought she was 15. “I didn’t really recognize the people around me,” said O’Neil, who moved to Fredericton four yearsContinue reading “Mother of 3 woke from a coma thinking she was 15. Years of her life are still out of memory’s reach”
18 restaurants, 1 location: Take a look inside Moncton’s virtual kitchen
No serving staff, no dining room and 18 different restaurants operating out of one kitchen — it’s known as a virtual kitchen. The concept has popped up in other regions of Canada, but in New Brunswick, Taylor Wilson, co-owner East Coast Restaurants Group, said the idea of having multiple restaurants in one kitchen is a relativelyContinue reading “18 restaurants, 1 location: Take a look inside Moncton’s virtual kitchen”
A place for healing: Gitpo Spirit Lodge tries new way to help people with addictions
At Natoaganeg First Nation next to the powwow grounds, the Miramichi River glistened under the sun. Looking out on the water from the picture window in the Gitpo Spirit Lodge, Roger Augustine reflected on what makes the space perfect for healing. “This place here is just — it’s ideal,” Augustine said. “Everyone that’s been hereContinue reading “A place for healing: Gitpo Spirit Lodge tries new way to help people with addictions”
Swifts in the chimney: What to know about this threatened bird species
Since the beginning of spring this year, Gallery 78 on Queen Street in Fredericton has seen some unusual visitors, as about 14 birds have made their way inside the building, said staff member Sophie Theriault. “It is an old building and we’ve dealt with some, you know, different things over the years, like some bats … So itContinue reading “Swifts in the chimney: What to know about this threatened bird species”
Fredericton swim parent calls 25-metre pool ‘lost opportunity’ for tourism, competitive training
In the weeks leading up to swim competitions, Alim Mirza has to leave Fredericton at 5 a.m. to drive his daughter to Saint John for training. This is because Fredericton doesn’t have a 50-metre pool and isn’t likely to get one at the aquatic centre now in the planning stages. A new nearly $40-million aquaticContinue reading “Fredericton swim parent calls 25-metre pool ‘lost opportunity’ for tourism, competitive training”
New lodge in Gagetown to offer land-based healing for Indigenous women
A new lodge “for Indigenous women, by Indigenous women,” plans to offer traditional, land-based healing in Gagetown, around 60 kilometres southeast of Fredericton. Lynne Groulx, executive director of the Native Women’s Association of Canada, the group behind the lodge, said the concept was developed by elders specifically with Indigenous women in mind. “The elders tell me thatContinue reading “New lodge in Gagetown to offer land-based healing for Indigenous women”
From book to screen: couple’s secret relationship in early 20th century N.B. to become series
New Brunswickers Len and Cub kept their relationship a secret during a time when homosexuality was criminalized. Now, their story has been picked up for a six-part television series by Page Boy Productions, a company owned by Canadian actor Elliot Page, and greenlit by Paramount Plus. The series will be based on the book Len and Cub:Continue reading “From book to screen: couple’s secret relationship in early 20th century N.B. to become series”
Is it real or is it fake?: Harold the Hippo makes Fredericton duck pond home
Walking by the duck pond at Killarney Lake in Fredericton this summer might cause some people to do a double-take. Floating in the water at the park is a partially submerged life-sized hippopotamus. But Harold the Hippo, as he’s been named, is actually made of metal, and water bottles. Jean Hudson is the artist who created Harold, and sheContinue reading “Is it real or is it fake?: Harold the Hippo makes Fredericton duck pond home”
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