The City of Saint John, the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners and CUPE Local 486, the union representing the city’s inside workers, have all ratified a working agreement, immediately ending the strike, which has been ongoing since Sept. 12. A tentative agreement was reached on Friday between negotiators. The union local ratified the agreement Monday, while common councilContinue reading “Saint John inside workers’ strike ends, all parties ratify working agreement”
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How a Mount A student is saving birds from injury or death, one window at a time
Students at Mount Allison University in Sackville might notice something different on campus this fall. On the glass entryway of the Barclay Building, on the southeastern New Brunswick campus, circular stickers are placed five centimetres apart in an attempt to reduce bird collisions. It’s an initiative that was led by fourth-year biology student Mackenzie Warman,Continue reading “How a Mount A student is saving birds from injury or death, one window at a time”
Newcomer growth kickstarts soccer team for small Edmundston school
For the first time in 15 years, Saint Mary’s Academy in Edmundston has a soccer team. And not only is it the first team in well over a decade, but it is also made up of kids from a wide age range, all skill levels and a variety of nationalities. Kevin Topolniski, one of theContinue reading “Newcomer growth kickstarts soccer team for small Edmundston school”
Bridge connecting Moncton and Riverview named after political trailblazer
After two years going without one, a Petitcodiac River bridge finally has a name. The Honourable Brenda Robertson Bridge is named after the first woman elected to the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick, in 1967, and the first to become a cabinet minister, appointed by Richard Hatfield in 1970. “She was a dedicated, respected leader, not just inContinue reading “Bridge connecting Moncton and Riverview named after political trailblazer”
Liberal Leader Susan Holt says she’ll run in Fredericton South-Silverwood
New Brunswick Liberal Leader Susan Holt will be running in her home riding of Fredericton South-Silverwood in the next provincial election. Making the announcement Wednesday evening at an event that was livestreamed on social media, Holt touched on her deep roots in the community. “I have so much heart and family and connection to this riding where I grewContinue reading “Liberal Leader Susan Holt says she’ll run in Fredericton South-Silverwood”
More than just a day: Marking National Day for Truth and Reconciliation through education
Awareness, education, heritage and culture are just some of the words that are part of commemorating National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. For Stephanie Robichaud, a teacher’s assistant in St. Mary’s First Nation in Fredericton, also known as Sitansisk, it’s important for First Nations children to be able to learn about their culture and share it with others.Continue reading “More than just a day: Marking National Day for Truth and Reconciliation through education”
N.B. education minister defends not greeting counter-protesters
Education Minister Bill Hogan has defended his appearance at a protest last week where people carried signs denouncing sex education and LGBTQ policies in New Brunswick schools, saying his choice not to talk to counter-protesters was made on the advice of security personnel. Hogan met protesters on the lawn of the New Brunswick legislature, but he andContinue reading “N.B. education minister defends not greeting counter-protesters”
Saint John stops all garbage collection, blames striking inside workers
The City of Saint John has halted all garbage, compost and recycling collection, citing “illegal strike activities” by some of its workers. About 140 clerical, administrative and support staff — members of CUPE Local 486 — went on strike two weeks ago over wages. On Tuesday, the city said that for the second day inContinue reading “Saint John stops all garbage collection, blames striking inside workers”
Fred Fox to join Kingsclear man for garbage pickup fundraiser honouring Terry Fox
It is Carl Duivenvoorden’s fourth year collecting garbage in support of cancer research instead of participating in a typical Terry Fox Run — but this year, there’s a special guest joining him. Fred Fox, Terry Fox’s brother, met Duivenvoorden last year while he was in Fredericton and the idea of cleaning up while raising money for cancer researchContinue reading “Fred Fox to join Kingsclear man for garbage pickup fundraiser honouring Terry Fox”
Persistent shortage of prosecutors leading to stayed criminal charges, group says
The president of the New Brunswick Crown Prosecutors Association is once again raising alarm bells about the pressure on prosecutors — and the serious consequences for criminal cases. Shara Munn said charges are being stayed because of the inability to adhere to the “Jordan decision,” a Supreme Court of Canada ruling that set out time targetsContinue reading “Persistent shortage of prosecutors leading to stayed criminal charges, group says”
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