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Canadian logging talent arrives in Mactaquac for lumberjack championships

Being a lumberjack isn’t just a job anymore — it’s become an international sport. Brittany MacLean, a timber-sports competitor from Prince Edward Island, first got into it by joining the UNB team, which competes against other schools.  “I thought I would give it a try. [I had] never heard of it before,” she said. “IContinue reading “Canadian logging talent arrives in Mactaquac for lumberjack championships”

They’re creepy. They’re clunky. They’re crunchy. And … tasty?

These scary looking scarabs spend most of their lives underground and only live above ground for about a week, yet somehow make their time on this planet terrifying. What’s up with the June bug? https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6418645 Written by Hannah Rudderham Shot and edited by Shane Fowler This video was originally published in CBC News on JuneContinue reading “They’re creepy. They’re clunky. They’re crunchy. And … tasty?”

Canadian astronaut experiences lifetime first in N.B.

As part of CBC’s continuing coverage of the eclipse, which reached totality in several regions of New Brunswick, astronaut Chris Hadfield was in Florenceville-Bristol. The CBC’s Hannah Rudderham was on-the-ground in the central region for the event and interviewed Hadfield live. Watch some clips from the live interview here: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.4198664 This segment was originally publishedContinue reading “Canadian astronaut experiences lifetime first in N.B.”

Why doesn’t New Brunswick have regulations for tattoo shops?

With the popularity of tattoos growing, one New Brunswick tattoo artist is sounding the alarm over the lack of provincial regulations governing the practice. https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/1.7145715 Written by Hannah Rudderham Shot and edited by Michael Heenan, with some file footage from Anieken Etuhube This video was originally published in CBC News on March 18, 2024.

How the prospect of a 3rd bridge for a growing city has faded

In more ways than one, Fredericton residents have been waiting when it comes to getting across the St. John River — waiting in traffic on the bridge, and waiting for an announcement of a third bridge for commuters. But is one likely? https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/1.7070940 Written by Hannah Rudderham Shot and edited by Anieken Etuhube This videoContinue reading “How the prospect of a 3rd bridge for a growing city has faded”

Commentary: Fleeing the province during COVID-19

My gerontology book sat on the floor in front of me in my downtown Fredericton apartment. My computer screen had the quiz page up, but I didn’t start the quiz yet, I didn’t have the motivation. I picked up my phone and opened TikTok, my favourite way to procrastinate – that’s when I get aContinue reading “Commentary: Fleeing the province during COVID-19”

New Brunswickers say United States election is important to Canadians

FREDERICTON – Donald Trump, president of the United States, watched anxiously on election day, Nov. 3, as the votes rolled in, leaning towards a Republican lead. But as the mail-in ballots were counted, key swing states like Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania started turning blue. Joe Biden was called by the media on Nov. 7 asContinue reading “New Brunswickers say United States election is important to Canadians”

‘We are all treaty people’: Support rally for Mi’kmaq relatives at N.B. legislature

Alma Brooks, a Maliseet grandmother from St. Mary’s First Nation, addressed a crowd of 130 protestors at the Provincial Legislative Building on Oct. 22 with a message for the commercial fishermen in Saulnierville, Nova Scotia. “I’d like to say to them, they should really try to go and learn how to read and write andContinue reading “‘We are all treaty people’: Support rally for Mi’kmaq relatives at N.B. legislature”