Swimmer Danielle Dorris of Moncton won a gold medal defending her title at the 2024 Paralympics, and although she has won two medals in the past, this is the first one she’ll be compensated for. “It definitely, I guess, makes it feel more special, because it makes it feel like everything that I’ve worked towardsContinue reading “N.B. Paralympic medal winners reflect on 1st year of compensation for medallists”
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Saint John railway crossing needs gates, lights to prevent tragedy, resident says
With two new cranes on their way to Port Saint John — allowing the port to handle larger vessels and more cargo — some residents are concerned about the increase in traffic at a level railway crossing near the railway yard. Michael Kraut lives by the Sea Street crossing, near Bayshore Beach, on the city’sContinue reading “Saint John railway crossing needs gates, lights to prevent tragedy, resident says”
2 Moncton schools add extra security to prevent people from sleeping in doorways
Two Moncton schools will now have 12-hour security to address people seeking shelter in the doorways of the buildings. A recent letter sent to families of Harrison Trimble High School and Edith Cavell, a K-5 school, said the district had become aware of social media posts showing “vulnerable members of our community seeking shelter in theContinue reading “2 Moncton schools add extra security to prevent people from sleeping in doorways”
New N.B. daycare encourages connection between children and seniors
With a long wait list for daycare spots in the greater Saint John area and the Kennebecasis Valley, two organizations have teamed up to make a dent in that list — in a new way. The YMCA-run Quispamsis Child Care Centre on Millennium Drive is a little different from some other daycares. It’s a placeContinue reading “New N.B. daycare encourages connection between children and seniors”
Fredericton science centre puts former county jail up for sale, looks for new home
The Science East building — the historic former York County jail in downtown Fredericton — is up for sale, the Science East Association announced Tuesday. “We’ve had some challenges over the past year,” said Jennifer MacDonnell, executive director of Science East. “We feel that selling this property will provide us with some resources that willContinue reading “Fredericton science centre puts former county jail up for sale, looks for new home”
Historic Saint Andrews dormitory demolished, with news of new apartments to come
It was the end of an era in Saint Andrews, N.B., with the demolition of O’Brien House, a building that has stood behind the Algonquin Hotel for more than a century and once housed hotel employees. “There’s a lot of people that came through that building over the years that have a lot of goodContinue reading “Historic Saint Andrews dormitory demolished, with news of new apartments to come”
New subsidy aimed at getting life-saving AEDs into N.B. businesses
A defibrillator can save a life, but the purchase price can be a barrier to some businesses having the devices on site, the Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick says. An AED, short for automated external defibrillator, is a portable device that can be used to administer an electric shock to the heart for someoneContinue reading “New subsidy aimed at getting life-saving AEDs into N.B. businesses”
Fredericton woman running 171-km race in Alps
A Fredericton woman is running across three European countries this week for a prestigious trail race in the Alps. Kelsey Hogan, who is originally from Newfoundland, is taking on the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc — a 171-kilometre race that crosses Italy, Switzerland and France. And it isn’t Hogan’s first crack at it either. LastContinue reading “Fredericton woman running 171-km race in Alps”
Superintendent answers questions about Minto French immersion, teacher shortage
Last week, some families in Minto were dealt the difficult news that French immersion for Grades 1 and 2 would be cancelled for the upcoming school year. The news came after the district informed parents that it was struggling to find teachers for several French immersion grade levels at Minto Elementary Middle School. In the less than a week betweenContinue reading “Superintendent answers questions about Minto French immersion, teacher shortage”
Landlord, N.B. Power point at each other as another multi-day power outage frustrates tenants
Another multi-day power outage at an apartment building in Miramichi has two tenants frustrated all over again. For Melonie Rutland and Shannon Camilleri, the outage at 2108 Water St. is just the latest of stubborn problems to occur since the building opened at the end of 2023. Rutland and Camilleri spoke to CBC News early this summer about accessibility complaints, cracks inContinue reading “Landlord, N.B. Power point at each other as another multi-day power outage frustrates tenants”
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