#BeccaToldMeTo. It’s a hashtag that’s been used around the world to share good deeds, all in the name of a Riverview teen. It’s been almost six years since Rebecca Schofield, or Becca, died from brain cancer at the age of 18, but her legacy and her good-deeds campaign will live on in a new play aboutContinue reading “Riverview teen’s legacy of good deeds lives on in a new play called Becca”
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Royal visits, fires and frozen coves: Charlotte County Archives showing 1900s-era home videos
In 2024, bite-sized videos cut down for YouTube or TikTok dominate, with funny cat videos and dramatic two-part storytimes raking in clicks and views. But in the early to mid-1900s, a different type of video took precedence — home videos captured on film. And now, the Charlotte County Archives are sharing some of those moviesContinue reading “Royal visits, fires and frozen coves: Charlotte County Archives showing 1900s-era home videos”
Montreal pond hockey team heading to Plaster Rock despite cancelled world tournament
For Jim Allan and the Montreal Lagers, pond hockey is more than just pond hockey. Seventeen years ago, a group of guys formed a pond hockey team under the name of the Montreal Lagers and began attending the World Pond Hockey Championships in Plaster Rock, N.B. This year, there would have been six teams attendingContinue reading “Montreal pond hockey team heading to Plaster Rock despite cancelled world tournament”
With dreams of pro career, 12-year-old newcomer blazes a trail in N.B. tennis world
Renata Reut got her first tennis racket at only a year old. Her father gave it to her so she could hit the balls around and have fun, but her parents soon realized she had something special. At three, they enrolled her in lessons and by five, she started competing. Now 12, the Grade 7 studentContinue reading “With dreams of pro career, 12-year-old newcomer blazes a trail in N.B. tennis world”
Irish charm and Maritime closeness: New sitcom set at well-known Miramichi pub
An Irish pub in Miramichi is the setting for a new TV show about the trials and tribulations of working at a bar. Jimmy MacKinley, the co-creator and one of the actors in the show, said he was working on another show in Newfoundland when he got a call from the senior producer asking if he’dContinue reading “Irish charm and Maritime closeness: New sitcom set at well-known Miramichi pub”
Saint John business hits the big league at Hollywood’s Golden Globes
It’s Golden Globes weekend in Los Angeles, where A-list celebrities walk the red carpet and gather for Sunday night’s annual awards for television and film. And this year a New Brunswicker is part of the action. Saint John entrepreneur Alisha Anderson is in the middle of all that excitement, thanks to her makeup line, Dioné Cosmetics. SheContinue reading “Saint John business hits the big league at Hollywood’s Golden Globes”
Long-discussed 3rd bridge for Fredericton area is not a priority
In 2019, a Fredericton city councillor said a third crossing over the St. John River would be required by 2029, but he’s changed his tune. “A third bridge, back a few years ago when we talked about it, might have been a possibility … but when you look at the inflationary values today, I’m not sureContinue reading “Long-discussed 3rd bridge for Fredericton area is not a priority”
High school students dig into the world of heavy machinery — using simulators
“Thanks, Mr. Baker!” students call out as they leave a classroom at James Caldwell School in Grand Falls. But this isn’t a typical math, science or history class, and Mr. Baker isn’t a typical core-subject teacher. This classroom is lined with large computer screens accompanied by steering wheels, clutches and gas pedals. These students are learning to driveContinue reading “High school students dig into the world of heavy machinery — using simulators”
UNB curler brings down the hammer with one-of-a-kind prosthetic
The University of New Brunswick’s Carly Smith is no ordinary student athlete. Smith, who is from Moncton, was born missing part of her left arm, from right above the elbow, but that didn’t stop her from taking up curling at the age of seven. She attended her first national competition in Grade 9, where she was recognized as the first amputeeContinue reading “UNB curler brings down the hammer with one-of-a-kind prosthetic”
Greener possibilities on the operating table at Fredericton hospital
Environmental harm is probably the last thing on a patient’s mind when being put to sleep before surgery. But for the anesthesiologist who administers the medication, it can be near top of mind. “As an anesthesiologist, I’m well aware of the carbon footprint and the environmental impact of our operating rooms, in particular, the use ofContinue reading “Greener possibilities on the operating table at Fredericton hospital”
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