It takes a meticulous alignment of the stars to have your ticket chosen from 753,000 others. But then to pick the winning card in the deck on top of that? For Danny and Murielle Robbins of the northern New Brunswick community of Beresford it seemed too far-fetched to even dream. “I was screaming,” Murielle said Wednesday.Continue reading “Aces! Beresford couple take home $8.2M fundraiser jackpot”
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Are passwords a thing of the past? N.B. cyber expert on emerging debate over passkeys
It may be a foreign concept to some but for others, it’s a natural technological progression: Passkeys. Cybersecurity expert David Shipley, of Beauceron Security in Fredericton, said a passkey is a computer-generated password. Your device remembers the passkey and allows you access to websites you visit frequently — without having to remember all of your unique passwords.Continue reading “Are passwords a thing of the past? N.B. cyber expert on emerging debate over passkeys”
Shorter ski seasons a challenge for competitive athletes
The first part of winter this year was marked by green — or brown — grass and warmer temperatures than most are used to in December. For skiers, it was less than favourable. But in the competitive ski world, training can’t stop because of a lack of snow. So Rien Meesters, the head coach ofContinue reading “Shorter ski seasons a challenge for competitive athletes”
Crane Mountain landfill hopes to expand — upwards
The Crane Mountain landfill on the outskirts of Saint John is trying to get approval to build higher. The idea is to extend the lifespan of the site to 2070 and instead of expanding outwards, it hopes to go up. Marc MacLeod, the general manager of the Fundy Regional Service Commission, said two other landfills in theContinue reading “Crane Mountain landfill hopes to expand — upwards”
Empty lot on Sussex’s Broad Street stark reminder of 2012 fire. But maybe not for long
It’s been more than a decade since a historic stretch of Broad Street in Sussex was destroyed by fire. But now the town is looking for something to fill that space. Mayor Marc Thorne has vivid memories of the 2012 fire, which happened was his first term as mayor. He got a call one evening to go toContinue reading “Empty lot on Sussex’s Broad Street stark reminder of 2012 fire. But maybe not for long”
Former Fort Folly First Nation chief remembered as environmental steward, avid fisher
The former chief of Fort Folly First Nation, who was known as an environmental activist, died late last month at the age of 84, leaving behind a lasting legacy. Joseph Knockwood, from the First Nation community near Dorchester, in southeastern New Brunswick, was well-known for his efforts to have the causeway that linked Moncton and Riverview for decades removed, in order to reintroduce salmon intoContinue reading “Former Fort Folly First Nation chief remembered as environmental steward, avid fisher”
Man dead after fire at Saint John encampment
A 44-year-old man found burned in a fire at a Saint John homeless encampment has died, police say. Crews responding to the fire Saturday night near the Main Street Viaduct over Route 1 found the man with extensive injuries. He was pronounced dead on Sunday. On Monday afternoon, Saint John Police identified the man as PeterContinue reading “Man dead after fire at Saint John encampment”
Dramatic dog rescue a reminder of ice safety amid rapidly changing weather
Friends Kathy Nixon and Keith Dobbin, and their dogs Skye and Abby, were out for their daily walk in Lincoln’s Thatch Road Park, along the Oromocto River, on Thursday morning. Everything was going as usual, until it wasn’t. “The dogs, we usually let them off leash around the back part, so that they get a chanceContinue reading “Dramatic dog rescue a reminder of ice safety amid rapidly changing weather”
9 North Atlantic right whale calves born so far this breeding season
One month into the breeding season for North Atlantic right whales, nine calves have been born. Amy Warren, an assistant researcher at the New England Aquarium’s Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life, said she’s crossing her fingers for more births, but that the count at this stage is pretty much on par with previous seasons.Continue reading “9 North Atlantic right whale calves born so far this breeding season”
Fredericton pizza restaurant mourns kind-hearted, determined worker killed in crash
Harwinder Singh knew how to put a smile on someone’s face, said Lily Harding, one of Singh’s managers at Papa John’s on Smythe Street in Fredericton. “He was always fun to have around,” Harding said of the 26-year-old who worked at the independently owned restaurant. Singh, who was hoping to gain permanent residency in Canada,Continue reading “Fredericton pizza restaurant mourns kind-hearted, determined worker killed in crash”
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