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”
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Moncton effort to protect waterways from road salt gets encouraging results
A Moncton project to reduce the salt and sediment reaching waterways from a city snow dump is showing positive results, according to Ducks Unlimited Canada. There has been an increase of about 20 per cent in water quality since the creation of a new wetland to filter pollutants from snow melt, said Adam Campbell, the AtlanticContinue reading “Moncton effort to protect waterways from road salt gets encouraging results”
McAdam seniors’ complex proposes mini homes out back as demand grows
When the McAdam Seniors Housing Complex started seeing increased demand for its apartments, it knew something needed to be done. Guy Gravelle, the board’s treasurer, said there just wasn’t room for an influx of people, so he started thinking of ways the complex in the southwestern New Brunswick town could expand. That’s when he came up withContinue reading “McAdam seniors’ complex proposes mini homes out back as demand grows”
Retired N.B. scientist to launch balloon for high-altitude view of solar eclipse
David Hunter has always been interested in science and astronomy. In 2017, he even took a trip to Wyoming to see a total solar eclipse. Then it dawned on him: central New Brunswick will be the centreline for the next total solar eclipse. A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon completely blocks out the sun. The pathContinue reading “Retired N.B. scientist to launch balloon for high-altitude view of solar eclipse”
Damage assessment underway in Sussex after major flood
A daylong rainstorm left the town of Sussex flooded in many areas, forced 24 people out of their homes and closed more than 12 streets. Although floodwater from Trout Creek receded Thursday afternoon, the damage had been done and the town is now working to clean up the mess. Mayor Marc Thorne said he was happy to seeContinue reading “Damage assessment underway in Sussex after major flood”
Riverview man upset that portion of road work will be billed to property owners
Riverview resident Eric Sénéchal got a bit of a surprise when a notice of proposed local improvement showed up at his door. The notice explained that Manning Road, where he lives, would be undergoing a water main replacement and full reconstruction of 450 metres of roadway. But this letter isn’t a typical heads-up about constructionContinue reading “Riverview man upset that portion of road work will be billed to property owners”
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”
Judge orders Horizon to pay $80K for potentially exposing Fredericton hospital workers to asbestos
A judge ruled Thursday that Horizon Health Network will pay $80,000 to the New Brunswick Construction Safety Association after an investigation revealed potential exposure of some Fredericton hospital employees to asbestos over nearly five years. The money will go to a tool to help the construction industry deal with silica dust, which has overtaken asbestos asContinue reading “Judge orders Horizon to pay $80K for potentially exposing Fredericton hospital workers to asbestos”
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”
One year after a cellphone ban, an N.B. high school principal is seeing results
In the age of cellphones, the devices have slowly made their way into classrooms across the world — with sneaky texting under desks, headphones hidden under hair and even outright use during quiet moments in class. Saint John High School principal Christina Barrington said around 10 years ago, there was even a push in educationalContinue reading “One year after a cellphone ban, an N.B. high school principal is seeing results”
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