Fredericton’s Fran Harris is not new to national competitions. In fact, she’s competed nationally in five different sports. But a new venture for the 61-year-old was competing on an international level — a childhood dream that Harris recently accomplished. “Hard to believe that I had to be 61 before I [could] fulfil [that dream,]” saidContinue reading “N.B. woman takes up powerlifting in 50s, wins bronze at international event at 61”
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Iconic Mel’s Tea Room neon sign finds new home
The neon sign on Mel’s Tea Room is a New Brunswick staple dating back to 1945. But with the closure of the landmark Sackville business, the sign, which is in “pristine condition,” has found a new home. “We wanted the sign to be in the care of someone who really understood its value, its heritage value,” said WendyContinue reading “Iconic Mel’s Tea Room neon sign finds new home”
Horizon puts $6.4M into strengthening surgical services at 5 community hospitals
Horizon Health Network says it will spend $6.4 million to expand surgical services at community hospitals across New Brunswick. The Upper River Valley Hospital in Waterville, Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton, Oromocto Public Hospital, Sackville Memorial Hospital and Sussex Health Centre will all receive funding to carry out improvements in their services. Amy McCavour,Continue reading “Horizon puts $6.4M into strengthening surgical services at 5 community hospitals”
World juniors starting to move forward after Hockey Canada shakeup, organizer says
Change at the top of Hockey Canada this week doesn’t end the uncertainty surrounding the world junior men’s hockey championships set to be held in Moncton and Halifax. The event still awaits the green light from the City of Moncton and the province, but organizers need to “start moving some things forward on the expectation that theContinue reading “World juniors starting to move forward after Hockey Canada shakeup, organizer says”
Researcher working to survey snapping turtle population health in N.B.
Snapping turtle populations across Canada are declining and one researcher is on a mission to gauge the health of the reptiles in New Brunswick. “Although we don’t have the data from New Brunswick to show declines, we do know that they have the same threats in New Brunswick as they do elsewhere,” said Connie Browne, a researchContinue reading “Researcher working to survey snapping turtle population health in N.B.”
Rent cap not working, province says, but tenants’ rights advocates disagree
New Brunswick’s rent cap expires on Dec. 31 and a New Brunswick cabinet minister says while its renewal is not off the table, she doesn’t believe the rent cap is working. “We are considering all the calls that we do receive from tenants, so just looking at that balanced approach, we don’t want to put in a measureContinue reading “Rent cap not working, province says, but tenants’ rights advocates disagree”
New book details downtown Fredericton legacy of architect Ron Thom
Fredericton city hall, the justice building and other historic buildings in the city may not be around today if it wasn’t for a passionate architect and the reversal of a city council vote back in the 1970s. This moment in history is outlined in Vancouver author Adele Weder’s new book Ron Thom, Architect: The Life ofContinue reading “New book details downtown Fredericton legacy of architect Ron Thom”
Hockey N.B. awaiting Hockey Canada review before taking ‘next steps’
Hockey New Brunswick promised Thursday it will take unspecified steps to address member concerns after new allegations against Hockey Canada were revealed on Monday, resulting in a cascade of reaction. The Globe and Mail reported that Hockey Canada put player registration fees toward a second fund “for matters including but not limited to sexual abuse,” according to documents obtainedContinue reading “Hockey N.B. awaiting Hockey Canada review before taking ‘next steps’”
Bald eagle spent days ‘fighting to survive’ after being shot in northern N.B.
Officials at the Atlantic Wildlife Institute had to euthanize an immature bald eagle brought in from the northern part of the province after they realized it had been shot. The Institute’s Pam Novak said the eagle was seen on the ground for a few days before rangers were able to pick it up and bring it in.Continue reading “Bald eagle spent days ‘fighting to survive’ after being shot in northern N.B.”
A grass-planting initiative aims to help N.B. coastlines facing erosion
New Brunswick coastlines face the constant challenge of erosion and with significant weather events — the most recent being post-tropical storm Fiona — the coastline can experience damage with little time to recover. Jolyne Hébert, the manager at the Shediac Bay Watershed Association, said the coastline’s sensitive habitats were still recovering from post-tropical storm Dorian, whichContinue reading “A grass-planting initiative aims to help N.B. coastlines facing erosion”
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