People who can’t afford a lawyer and don’t qualify for legal aid now have another option. The Faculty of Law at the University of New Brunswick is now offering free legal services provided by some of its students. It’s part of a class that gives students the opportunity to manage civil case files and provide free representation toContinue reading “New UNB law clinic to offer free legal services for low-income clients”
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Fredericton Fire Department wins national competition, a first for the team
Running, climbing stairs, hoisting hoses, saving lives — all in a day’s work for a firefighter. But even on their off time, some firefighters enjoy putting those skills to the test. That’s why they compete at the Canadian FireFit Championships, held in Spruce Meadows, Alta., this month. Anthony Storey of the Fredericton Fire Department’s four-person team remembersContinue reading “Fredericton Fire Department wins national competition, a first for the team”
N.B. Lung Association increasing access to COVID-19 testing for immunocompromised
The New Brunswick Lung Association has found a new location for their test kit initiative which provides COVID-19 rapid tests and masks to people with a lung disease or who are immunocompromised, and for the people living with them. Dusty Green, the manager of marketing and development at the association, said the project has been ongoingContinue reading “N.B. Lung Association increasing access to COVID-19 testing for immunocompromised”
Atlantic Open Farm Day reveals ‘magic’ of growing at N.B. farms
David Coburn prepared to welcome up to 300 visitors to Coburn Farms for Atlantic Open Farm Day activities on Sunday. “This is one of my favourite days of the year,” said Coburn, part-owner of the business in Keswick Ridge, N.B. The event happens each year in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and P.E.I. Festivities started inContinue reading “Atlantic Open Farm Day reveals ‘magic’ of growing at N.B. farms”
N.B. man sets out for 3rd year to collect garbage, raise money in honour of Terry Fox
When Terry Fox Runs were halted due to the pandemic, a Kingsclear man set a goal to collect 10 bags of garbage on the beach — one bag for each kilometre he’d normally complete in a Terry Fox Run. Carl Duivenvoorden said he always participated in the Terry Fox Run, so instead of doing aContinue reading “N.B. man sets out for 3rd year to collect garbage, raise money in honour of Terry Fox”
N.B. addiction recovery centre expanding to add third location
The Sophia Recovery Centre — a facility that offers addiction counselling to women of all ages — is expanding from its current operations in Saint John and St. Stephen to include a Rothesay location. Kathy Gorman, communications and development director for the centre, said the need from the community has grown significantly since the pandemic. SheContinue reading “N.B. addiction recovery centre expanding to add third location”
Accession of King Charles proclaimed at Fredericton ceremony
New Brunswick Lt.-Gov. Brenda Murphy formally proclaimed the accession of King Charles to the throne during a ceremony at Government House in Fredericton Saturday afternoon. Premier Blaine Higgs, senior government officials, Wolastoqi Elder Imelda Perley and the Most Rev. David Edwards participated in the ceremony. A ceremonial 21-gun salute took place at the end of the events, with blanks beingContinue reading “Accession of King Charles proclaimed at Fredericton ceremony”
N.B. Islamic Society making plans for new mosque near Fredericton
The Islamic Society of New Brunswick has made a down payment on a church in Maugerville, about a 10-minute drive from downtown Fredericton. Built in 1899, the building on Peters Road will serve as a new mosque and community centre. Syed Soharwardy, founder and chairperson of the society, said there’s a growing Muslim community in New Brunswick. “That’s why weContinue reading “N.B. Islamic Society making plans for new mosque near Fredericton”
Breakfast programs in N.B. schools get $550,000 boost
Children at up to 110 schools in the province will now have access to more healthy foods through a partnership between the government and the Food Depot Alimentaire, a non-profit food distribution group. Minister of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Trevor Holder announced Thursday the government is providing up to $550,000 for school breakfast programs. “We need toContinue reading “Breakfast programs in N.B. schools get $550,000 boost”
N.B. Nurses Union objects to Horizon’s claim that vacations caused shortage
The head of the New Brunswick Nurses Union is taking issue with how the Horizon Health Network explained a staffing shortage on the weekend. A critical shortage of nurses prompted emergency services to be cut back on the weekend at two of New Brunswick’s largest hospitals — the Moncton Hospital and the Saint John Regional Hospital. Horizon interimContinue reading “N.B. Nurses Union objects to Horizon’s claim that vacations caused shortage”
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