The official first day of summer is still two days away, but Mother Nature isn’t waiting. On Tuesday morning, almost all of New Brunswick, except the northernmost tip, is under a heat warning by Environment Canada. The extreme hot and humid weather is expected to last from Tuesday into Thursday, according to the warning, but hotContinue reading “Extreme heat heads to N.B. Here’s what you can expect and do”
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Fredericton mother of 5 says change to length of school day will have unintended impact
Fredericton’s Lily Smallwood says the provincial government’s decision to add time to the school day for the youngest students is creating the opposite situation for those in the upper elementary grades. Smallwood has five children — four in the public school system — and she said their new September schedules change everything. “I understand the reasons behind it. IContinue reading “Fredericton mother of 5 says change to length of school day will have unintended impact”
Cooling off in the water? Consider brushing up on water safety
As the weather warms with summer approaching, a water-safety organization is sharing tips on how to stay safe around water. “We’re always encouraging New Brunswickers and Maritimers to be safe in and around the water by doing things like swimming with a buddy, swimming in a lifeguarded area and, of course, wearing a life jacket whileContinue reading “Cooling off in the water? Consider brushing up on water safety”
Auditor general’s report made school bus drivers look ‘unprofessional,’ union says
The union representing New Brunswick school bus drivers is speaking out about safety concerns Auditor General Paul Martin raised in a report last week. Martin’s office audited files of 65 drivers, and found 46 per cent of the files did not demonstrate compliance with licensing requirements, 37 per cent did not have proof of bus training from whenContinue reading “Auditor general’s report made school bus drivers look ‘unprofessional,’ union says”
Matching NBCC students with seniors to alleviate the housing crunch
The New Brunswick Community College is trying out a new program to match students to older adults in Miramichi and Saint Andrews to help with the demand for housing. Heather Allaby, the vice president of engagement and experience at NBCC, said the college has partnered with Canada HomeShare to offer an intergenerational living program that will match studentsContinue reading “Matching NBCC students with seniors to alleviate the housing crunch”
N.B. artist Mathieu Léger a finalist for distinguished Sobey Art Award
A New Brunswick artist has been shortlisted for a prestigious contemporary Canadian art award. Mathieu Léger of Moncton was named the finalist for the Atlantic region. “I was already surprised to be on the longlist,” he said after the announcement. “I didn’t expect to make the shortlist, so it’s an honour, and it’s a hugeContinue reading “N.B. artist Mathieu Léger a finalist for distinguished Sobey Art Award”
Moncton Hospital becomes first in N.B. to offer deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease
Beginning this month, the Moncton Hospital will be using new equipment for a procedure that is used to treat patients with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. The treatment, deep brain stimulation, involves implanting thin electrodes into the brain, which emit tiny electrical pulses. Those pulses can alleviate the symptoms of some neurological disorders, including Parkinson’s —Continue reading “Moncton Hospital becomes first in N.B. to offer deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease”
Service N.B. set to move out of downtown Fredericton in June
It’s been almost a year since the New Brunswick government announced it would be moving its Service New Brunswick location in Fredericton from the downtown core to the Brookside Mall on the city’s north side. The move is now only a two weeks away, with the downtown office slated to be closed June 21 and 22 in preparationContinue reading “Service N.B. set to move out of downtown Fredericton in June”
Fredericton man shares story of months in captivity in Congo
At the end of every year, Frederick Mwenengabo of Fredericton organizes a humanitarian trip to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. During last year’s trip, on Dec. 16, Mwenengabo felt sick, so he was resting in the hotel. He then decided to go to the HEAL Africa Hospital in the city of Goma. When heContinue reading “Fredericton man shares story of months in captivity in Congo”
Café at Fredericton’s 12 Neighbours tiny-home community open for business
When Melissa Heagney moved into the first home in the 12 Neighbours community in Fredericton, she was most excited about being able to cook in her own kitchen. And she often made food for other residents, including homemade chili for every new resident. Now, she’s joined the team at Neighbourly Coffee, a café in theContinue reading “Café at Fredericton’s 12 Neighbours tiny-home community open for business”
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