Many Canadians will remember the controversy that surrounded Quebecois artistic swimmer Sylvie Fréchette during the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games, when a judge accidentally gave her a lower score than what was deserved, knocking her out of contention for the gold medal. Mélanie Boudreau, a then wide-eyed 10-year-old girl, was in a grocery store where sheContinue reading “For one New Brunswicker, the Olympics are bigger than Christmas”
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Warming waters cause concern for Atlantic puffins, other seabirds
While extreme heat might cause discomfort for those of us on land, New Brunswick researchers are getting concerned about the effect of heat waves on seabird populations as well. Heather Major, a marine biology professor at the University of New Brunswick, said the first big marine heat wave in her research area, around Machias SealContinue reading “Warming waters cause concern for Atlantic puffins, other seabirds”
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’”
Fire at Fredericton bandstand brings back memories of years gone by
The Wilmot Park Bandstand in Fredericton is a place of memories for many. For Mavis Doucette of Hanwell, it was the spot where her late husband proposed to her 51 years ago. And on Wednesday afternoon, she took a trip to the park with a friend to reminisce after hearing about a fire at the park’s gazebo.Continue reading “Fire at Fredericton bandstand brings back memories of years gone by”
2 Fredericton students get eye-opening St. John River job helping to keep it clean
This summer in the Fredericton area, you might spot two students paddling along the St. John River — also known as the Wolastoq — and its tributaries. But they aren’t just out there for fun. It’s their job. Madeline Hodgson and Benjamin Linnansaari are the first holders of a new summer position with the City ofContinue reading “2 Fredericton students get eye-opening St. John River job helping to keep it clean”
Former Miss New Brunswick recalls her own experience as pageant’s future remains unknown
Kristen Culberson remembers a lot about the three-day event five years ago that made her Miss New Brunswick 2019. She recalls the stress, the fun and the amazing friendships she made along the way — ultimately culminating in her winning the crown. For Culberson, the pageant was a positive experience, but she was not surprised to hear the annual eventContinue reading “Former Miss New Brunswick recalls her own experience as pageant’s future remains unknown”
Vendors at Northside Creators Market look back at fond memories ahead of closure
Jim Middleton clearly remembers the opening day of the Northside Creators Market — March 6, 2021. “Opening day was incredible,” the board chair and one of the market’s founders recalled. “We had people all lined up outside.” From there, he remembers the first Christmas market which brought 6,000 people through the doors, watching different vendorsContinue reading “Vendors at Northside Creators Market look back at fond memories ahead of closure”
This new family doctor in Hampton already has his hands full
It’s been only a year since Dr. Scott Fenwick completed his residency program — and only three years since he graduated from the Dalhousie medical school in New Brunswick. But despite that, Fenwick already has a full roster as a family doctor in Hampton. Given the current shortage of primary care givers in New Brunswick, he saidContinue reading “This new family doctor in Hampton already has his hands full”
Fredericton mountain bikers take on ‘relentless’ 10-day race in the Balkans
While biking the Dinaric Alps in the Balkans might be a dream trip for some, it was a gruelling 10-day rush to the finish for two Fredericton men. Joey Landine and Keenan Cook were the only two Canadians to take part in the Trans Balkan Race, which attracts mountain bikers from around the world. With sustenance and gear onContinue reading “Fredericton mountain bikers take on ‘relentless’ 10-day race in the Balkans”
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