Drivers in Fredericton may see a 50 percent price increase at some of the city’s parking meters in summer 2023. The proposed general fund budget for 2023 made recommendations that included parking meters, sidewalk patios and parking garages. Alicia Keating, assistant director for corporate services and the city’s treasurer, presented the proposed budget during aContinue reading “Cost of parking at some Fredericton meters could increase 50%”
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Liberal leader announces plan to run for vacant seat in Bathurst region
New Brunswick Liberal Leader Susan Holt has announced her intention to run in the Bathurst East–Nepisiguit–Saint-Isidore riding, capping months of speculation. “It was a really special moment for me today, another one of those political milestones that I’ll never forget,” Holt said in an interview with CBC News on Monday. On Aug. 6, Holt became the first woman toContinue reading “Liberal leader announces plan to run for vacant seat in Bathurst region”
Elsipogtog’s youth centre remembered as safe space by community members
For Phoenix Augustine, Elsipogtog’s youth centre was her “saving grace” growing up. The centre burned down early Thursday, according to RCMP, and the fire is considered suspicious. Augustine said the centre was a judgment-free place. “No matter what kind of day you had, whether good or bad, you could always count on the people in thereContinue reading “Elsipogtog’s youth centre remembered as safe space by community members”
Cookbook preserves recipes, stories from people with dementia
Marie-Paule LeBlanc says Memories from the Kitchen is “one of the best projects I’ve done in my life.” The book is a collection of recipes and stories from people with dementia and their families. LeBlanc, a self-proclaimed foodie who is the philanthropy co-ordinator for the Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick, said the society always does a special holidayContinue reading “Cookbook preserves recipes, stories from people with dementia”
New-to-the-Maritimes moth finds its way to N.B. in hurricane season
Tropical storms can bring debris, fallen trees and flooding to New Brunswick — but they can also bring new species. And for University of New Brunswick biodiversity and wildlife professor Graham Forbes, a species never-before-seen in the Maritimes landing in his driveway after Fiona was “a bit of luck.” It was the day after post-tropical stormContinue reading “New-to-the-Maritimes moth finds its way to N.B. in hurricane season”
How will the remnants of tropical storm Nicole impact New Brunswick?
Tropical cyclone and special weather statements have been issued for New Brunswick as the province braces for a drubbing from another post-tropical storm. Tropical storm Nicole escalated to hurricane status on Wednesday night and brought a surge, waves and wind to Florida on Thursday, according to Environment Canada. As of Friday morning, storm Nicole was reclassifiedContinue reading “How will the remnants of tropical storm Nicole impact New Brunswick?”
N.B. human rights award recipient draws on personal experience for her advocacy
For University of New Brunswick student Cassandra Pitchford, losing her hearing as a young adult felt ‘isolating’ and ‘impossible.’ She had people question the validity of her disability, ignore her requests for accommodations and even share ableist examples about deaf people during lectures. “Imagine sitting in an auditorium and having your professor insinuate you’re notContinue reading “N.B. human rights award recipient draws on personal experience for her advocacy”
N.B. developer says rental funding program is personal for him
One Fredericton developer involved in a government affordable housing program says he isn’t in it for the money, and that the amount he was given is “minuscule” compared to the building and per unit costs. He said his reasoning for being in the program is personal. MHM Property Management Inc. received $80,000 of the $560,000 thatContinue reading “N.B. developer says rental funding program is personal for him”
15-year-old arrested in connection with Shippagan boy’s death
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested after an assault in Shippagan that allegedly led to the death of an 11-year-old boy. Police said Thomas Haché was struck in the face with a kick scooter on Thursday. He was later taken to the IWK Health Centre in Halifax with a fractured skull and bleeding in the brainContinue reading “15-year-old arrested in connection with Shippagan boy’s death”
N.B. company introduces electric off-road vehicle that acts as a camper
A University of New Brunswick graduate noticed a gap in the transportation market, and now the 26-year-old is trying to fill it. Sam Poirier graduated from UNB with a degree in mechanical engineering focusing on mechatronics, a combination of mechanics, electronics, and computing. During his degree, he completed an internship in Germany and noticed bans onContinue reading “N.B. company introduces electric off-road vehicle that acts as a camper”
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