The New Brunswick Nurses Union says people shouldn’t be misled by a recent report of hundreds of new nurses being registered to work in the province. New registrations aren’t the same as new hires, union president Paula Doucet said Tuesday. The number of nurses who are newly hired and working in the health care system is lower. Continue reading “N.B. nurses union doesn’t want public misled by rosier numbers of registered nurses”
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New UNB research institute focuses on fast-growing artificial intelligence
The artificial intelligence world is growing — and now, the University of New Brunswick is getting more involved. The university has announced a new Research Institute in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence which will bring together faculty members from across disciplines at UNB to work collaboratively on AI and data science research. The institute willContinue reading “New UNB research institute focuses on fast-growing artificial intelligence”
Hampton cyclists push for driver education, answers from police after serious crash
On a beautiful, sunny afternoon in July, Eric Tremblay set out from his Hampton home in southern New Brunswick on a looping 60-kilometre bike trip through the countryside that was to eventually take him to Quispamsis. Tremblay’s wife, Tammy Costain, was working at a nursing home in Quispamsis, where he was planning to test the building’s new bike rack and takeContinue reading “Hampton cyclists push for driver education, answers from police after serious crash”
Better trail ‘interconnectedness’ coming to Fredericton
Fredericton residents may soon see some upgrades beginning on the trail system around the city. Tyson Aubie, a traffic engineer with the city, said design work has started but no construction yet. The work will tackle a number of things including various trail connections at Killarney Lake to nearby areas and within the park, trailContinue reading “Better trail ‘interconnectedness’ coming to Fredericton”
Lobster season delay extended in eastern N.B. because of unsafe weather
The opening date for the lobster fishery from Point Escuminac in eastern New Brunswick down to Pugwash, Nova Scotia, has been delayed — again. It was supposed to begin at 6 a.m. Wednesday, said Luc LeBlanc, fisheries adviser with the Maritime Fishermen’s Union. But he said weather conditions — including high winds and relatively high waves —Continue reading “Lobster season delay extended in eastern N.B. because of unsafe weather”
Blue heron entangled by fish hooks saved by kayaker and friends on Oromocto River
Blue herons are a common sight on Nancy Brown’s regular kayak trips. But while paddling on the Oromocto River in southwestern New Brunswick recently, she saw something that haunted her. At first, it was an eagle that drew her attention. When she paddled a little closer to get a photo, the bird didn’t fly away. “SomethingContinue reading “Blue heron entangled by fish hooks saved by kayaker and friends on Oromocto River”
New Brunswick’s next jail goes to Minto
After months of speculation and controversy over the location of a new $42 million jail, the New Brunswick government has selected a site for it — Minto, in the newly formed community of Grand Lake. Public Safety Minister Kris Austin said in an interview that the decision to place the new jail in Grand Lake, whichContinue reading “New Brunswick’s next jail goes to Minto”
A place for healing: Gitpo Spirit Lodge tries new way to help people with addictions
At Natoaganeg First Nation next to the powwow grounds, the Miramichi River glistened under the sun. Looking out on the water from the picture window in the Gitpo Spirit Lodge, Roger Augustine reflected on what makes the space perfect for healing. “This place here is just — it’s ideal,” Augustine said. “Everyone that’s been hereContinue reading “A place for healing: Gitpo Spirit Lodge tries new way to help people with addictions”
Service N.B.’s plan to quit downtown Fredericton for a mall across river causes worry
Service New Brunswick’s plan to move from downtown Fredericton to a mall near the northern edge of the city isn’t sitting well with people concerned about the health of the city’s core and access to government services. Bruce McCormack, general manager of Downtown Fredericton, said Service New Brunswick does 400,000 to 500,000 transactions in the QueenContinue reading “Service N.B.’s plan to quit downtown Fredericton for a mall across river causes worry”
Fredericton Pride celebrating ‘queer joy’ while still fighting increased LGBTQ backlash
There will be increased security at Sunday’s Pride parade to give people in the parade and watching it peace of mind, says Fredericton Pride board member Jenna Lyn Albert. “We’re very aware that there are some people that are quite averse to the queer community,” Albert said Thursday. “And they’ve been emboldened by some political partiesContinue reading “Fredericton Pride celebrating ‘queer joy’ while still fighting increased LGBTQ backlash”
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