Most people would cringe at the thought of catching a hockey puck with their teeth. But for Maggie, a three-year-old German shepherd, it’s a welcome challenge. Maggie the goalie, as she’s known online, hails from Tracadie, in northeastern New Brunswick, but her notoriety isn’t limited to her local municipality. The hockey-playing pup has gained a huge followingContinue reading “‘The most Canadian dog ever.’ Tracadie canine wins hearts on national television”
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Where are you going for the eclipse? The options are sky-high
On Monday, a rare celestial event will grace the sky as the moon passes in front of the sun. And in some parts of New Brunswick, the blockage will be total. During a total solar eclipse, only about one per cent of Earth’s surface experiences totality — when the sun is completely obscured by the moon. OnContinue reading “Where are you going for the eclipse? The options are sky-high”
Visiting professor promoting Irish language in New Brunswick
A St. Thomas University professor is working to promote the Irish language in the province after moving from Galway, Ireland, in September. Irish studies professor Gearóid Ó Treasaigh said a phenomenal number of people in the province are thrilled to talk about their Irish background or heritage. “I find it hard to meet someone hereContinue reading “Visiting professor promoting Irish language in New Brunswick”
Saint John boxer hangs up her gloves, opens up about battle with mental health
Saint John boxer Charlie Cavanagh is following her intuition and stepping away from the sport. But the decision didn’t come easy. “I felt a lot of guilt about that because being a professional athlete is a dream job — a lot of people would love to be in that position,” she said. “I think that, forContinue reading “Saint John boxer hangs up her gloves, opens up about battle with mental health”
N.B. doesn’t inspect or regulate tattoo shops the way most other provinces do
When tattoo artist Vivian Mainville moved from Ontario to northern New Brunswick, she prepared to open shop. To her surprise, she couldn’t find anything online about health and safety regulations for tattoo parlours in the province. The New Brunswick government doesn’t license or regulate tattoo parlours, despite the growing popularity of tattoos over the pastContinue reading “N.B. doesn’t inspect or regulate tattoo shops the way most other provinces do”
Eating pie or reciting Pi, whatever you prefer, Pi Day has something for everyone
On the third month and 14th day every year, the date 3/14 represents an important number to math enthusiasts across the world. 3.14159… and so on is a familiar number to many, even if it does bring up memories of math classes past. The day — called Pi Day — but also doubling as Albert Einstein’sContinue reading “Eating pie or reciting Pi, whatever you prefer, Pi Day has something for everyone”
89-year-old Fredericton woman publishes book about living in a nursing home
In Studio 127, Mary Ryan is awake by 8 a.m. and at her computer ready to work each morning. The studio, accented with pens, sticky notes and her computer, doubles as Ryan’s long-term care room — No. 127, but she prefers to call it Studio 127 — at Fredericton’s Thomas Hall. It was in this studio thatContinue reading “89-year-old Fredericton woman publishes book about living in a nursing home”
How this N.B. teacher combines computer gaming and geography lessons in his classroom
Imagine being dropped in a random location in the world and having to guess where you are. Well, that is the premise of an online game called GeoGuessr. And not only is it a fun way to brush up on world knowledge, it can also be an interactive tool for teaching geography to young students. PaulContinue reading “How this N.B. teacher combines computer gaming and geography lessons in his classroom”
Mi’kmaw author’s first book showcases traditional practice of sweetgrass picking — through her cat
Emily Johnson works full-time with her dad’s construction business, she’s an artist who specializes in beading, and on the side, she’s a doula for expectant parents at Sitansisk, also known as St. Mary’s First Nation. Now, the 24-year-old has added another title to her list — published children’s book author and illustrator. Johnson, originally from ListugujContinue reading “Mi’kmaw author’s first book showcases traditional practice of sweetgrass picking — through her cat”
New year, new fire chief for Saint John: Rob Nichol on settling into the role
Rob Nichol says it is going to take some time to get used to being called ‘chief.’ “It still sounds odd to tell you the truth,” said the former deputy chief — now chief — of the Saint John fire department. Former chief Kevin Clifford hung up his badge earlier this year, with Nichol set to take over.Continue reading “New year, new fire chief for Saint John: Rob Nichol on settling into the role”
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