With only 340 North Atlantic right whales left and even fewer reproducing females, scientist Philip Hamilton says catching the public’s attention is key. Hamilton is the senior scientist at the Kraus Marine Mammal Program in the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life at the New England Aquarium. “Having a name … I think can really helpContinue reading “More than just a number: Why endangered North Atlantic right whales are given a moniker”
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Inflation hits the New Brunswick Christmas tree industry
Inflation in New Brunswick has shown up in city budgets, salads being removed from menus because a spike in the cost of lettuce, and high energy costs — now it’s hitting the Christmas tree business. David Kirkpatrick is a fourth-generation Christmas tree farmer at Lo-Hi Christmas Tree Farm in Hoyt, around 55 kilometres south of Fredericton.Continue reading “Inflation hits the New Brunswick Christmas tree industry”
Volunteers ‘hack for the holidays’ by making homemade toys — with an adapted twist
Janet Peabody, with her son Matthew Nethercot by her side, works away at the adaptation of a light-up, spinning toy — soldering wires together and reading a booklet of instructions. Nethercot has a disability and Peabody said finding toys that her son can play with is not always easy. Many toys have tiny buttons or switches that make themContinue reading “Volunteers ‘hack for the holidays’ by making homemade toys — with an adapted twist”
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”
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”
Searching for bright-green spikerush and other rare plants in N.B.
Scientist Sean Blaney was up to his waist in “bog muck” while searching for the bright-green spikerush, a plant that has not been seen in New Brunswick for four decades — until now. The senior scientist and executive director of the Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre set out in the summer to find some ofContinue reading “Searching for bright-green spikerush and other rare plants in N.B.”
N.B. woman takes up powerlifting in 50s, wins bronze at international event at 61
Fredericton’s Fran Harris is not new to national competitions. In fact, she’s competed nationally in five different sports. But a new venture for the 61-year-old was competing on an international level — a childhood dream that Harris recently accomplished. “Hard to believe that I had to be 61 before I [could] fulfil [that dream,]” saidContinue reading “N.B. woman takes up powerlifting in 50s, wins bronze at international event at 61”
Camel spins and toe loops: Older figure skaters find joy, competition
Gaye Cail took some time to reflect when she turned 60. Part of that reflection included stepping back out onto the ice. That was five years ago. She recently took home gold and bronze medals at the International Adult Figure Skating Competition in Ottawa, sponsored by the International Skating Union. Her club, Capital City Figure Skating in Fredericton, sentContinue reading “Camel spins and toe loops: Older figure skaters find joy, competition”
One bead at a time: Mi’kmaw artists bring 180-year-old regalia back to life
It took them 2,751 hours to finish. The three Mi’kmaw artists, Sgoagani Mye Wecenisqon, Oakley Rain Wysote Gray and Ingrid Brooks, have completed a meticulous replica of a 180-year-old set of regalia. And when they walked through the doors of the Metepenagiag Heritage Park, near Miramichi, to see their work on display for the first time, they were almost lost for words. “It’sContinue reading “One bead at a time: Mi’kmaw artists bring 180-year-old regalia back to life”
Mim’s House offers stable housing, honours much-loved Fredericton woman
What Warren Maddox remembers most about Marilyn Louise Simms, or Mim as she was known, is just how much “she loved to laugh.” Maddox, executive director of Fredericton Homeless Shelters, first met Mim 30 years ago in a local coffee shop. He came to know her as a “wonderful person with a huge heart.” Simms was a teacher’s assistantContinue reading “Mim’s House offers stable housing, honours much-loved Fredericton woman”
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