June is Pride Month in many cities in Canada and around the world, but not for New Brunswick’s three biggest cities. Pride celebrations usually happen in August each year in Moncton, Saint John and Fredericton. Amelia Thorpe, board member and former chair of Fierté Fredericton Pride, said the festival is held in August for a number of reasons,Continue reading “Why N.B.’s 3 biggest cities mark Pride Month in August”
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Third shot immunity: Getting the COVID-19 vaccine as an immunocompromised person
I followed the arrows on the floor until I was sitting in a chair with a needle sliding into my arm. My third COVID-19 vaccine; my third dose of Moderna. I never thought I’d see the day – but here it was, Oct. 18. I was at the front of the line in New BrunswickContinue reading “Third shot immunity: Getting the COVID-19 vaccine as an immunocompromised person”
From stage to screen: Cape Bretoner stars in first feature-length film
Born-and-raised Cape Bretoner Sarah Walker was in a practice room at Acadia University preparing for her piano exam for her music degree when she got a call. “I had this exciting news, but I couldn’t say anything,” she said. Before she knew it, she switched to part-time studies at Acadia and moved from Wolfville, NovaContinue reading “From stage to screen: Cape Bretoner stars in first feature-length film”
Satire: Drunk man escapes with condom dispenser after dinner at The Cellar Pub and Grill
This story is a satire piece based on the theft of a condom dispenser and a pitcher at The Cellar Pub and Grill last week. None of the sources used are real people. It was all a blur, according to the witness washing his hands in The Cellar Pub and Grill bathroom on Friday night.Continue reading “Satire: Drunk man escapes with condom dispenser after dinner at The Cellar Pub and Grill”
Tweeting today, blocked tomorrow
One day in last June, Caitlin Grogan opened her Twitter to a direct message from the Saint John Police Force. The message read, “good morning Cait and hope you had a wonderful weekend. I noticed in one of your posts commenting about your friend and a sexual assault. Please have your friend contact us ifContinue reading “Tweeting today, blocked tomorrow”
A COVID-friendly Halloween at Science East
FREDERICTON – Science East in downtown Fredericton had a three-day Halloween event with pumpkins, ghosts, costumes and science experiments. The more hands-on Halloween experiments were closed this year due to COVID-19. “Our decorations, the ones that were very hands-on, we had to omit this year,” Kaitlyn Tuff, communications officer at Science East, said. The eventContinue reading “A COVID-friendly Halloween at Science East”
N.B. jewellery makers take advantage of homemade earrings craze
FREDERICTON – Homemade earrings have been blowing up on social media – Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok. Feeds are flooded with videos of the “making” process behind the earrings and Facebook and Instagram ads selling to the public. Two New Brunswick businesses have been taking advantage of the homemade earring craze. A mother-daughter duo, owners of Soal Creations,Continue reading “N.B. jewellery makers take advantage of homemade earrings craze”
Fredericton restaurant introduces dog-friendly patio
FREDERICTON – Creating additional space and bringing in business during Covid-19 has been “ruff” for some business owners. But one Fredericton restaurant came up with a new way to welcome customers and their dogs for a bite to eat. Isaac’s Way in downtown Fredericton created a dog-friendly patio so owners can enjoy a lunch out andContinue reading “Fredericton restaurant introduces dog-friendly patio”
N.B. clothing company releases product in collaboration with Indigenous youth
REXTON – One New Brunswick clothing company started with two cousins proud of where they’re from. Now, Country Liberty has introduced a new design in collaboration with Indigenous youths who are proud of where they’re from too. “It really just meant a lot to me to be able to give back in the sense of, you know,Continue reading “N.B. clothing company releases product in collaboration with Indigenous youth”
Sports Illustrated features swimsuit from Fredericton-raised business owners
FREDERICTON- Two business owners from Fredericton are getting their brand noticed thanks to a feature in an iconic sports magazine. Swimsuit business, Ashley + Alex Bikinis, had a suede swimsuit worn by model Myla Dalbesio in a recent issue of Sports Illustrated magazine. “It was always a massive goal of mine to be involved in [Sports IllustratedContinue reading “Sports Illustrated features swimsuit from Fredericton-raised business owners”
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