The “cancer that whispers” is what ovarian cancer is often called. That’s because of its often subtle symptoms and a lack of effective screening for women who are at routine or low risk of ovarian cancer. But there may be a method of risk reduction called an opportunistic salpingectomy, which refers to the removal of theContinue reading “Fredericton woman with terminal ovarian cancer warns others of risks”
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UNB Reds women’s basketball player ends university career with a bang
University of New Brunswick women’s basketball player Jayda Veinot has been turning heads as she racks up awards and honours as a senior player on the team. The UNB Reds player from Nova Scotia was named the U Sports women’s basketball player of the year, a national award, and the Atlantic University Sport athlete ofContinue reading “UNB Reds women’s basketball player ends university career with a bang”
2 N.B. cities say joining forces for Canada Games bid just makes sense
Moncton and Saint John have submitted a joint intent to bid for the 2029 Canada Games, which will be hosted in New Brunswick for the third time. Shane Porter, the director of events and venues for the City of Moncton, said that with an event the size and scale of the Canada Games, partnering withContinue reading “2 N.B. cities say joining forces for Canada Games bid just makes sense”
This Fredericton man had a sister somewhere in the world. Now, they have some catching up to do
“Hello, I think I’m your little brother.” That was the message Fredericton’s Jason Flores sent on Facebook to a woman in Montana less than a month ago. And now, he has an older sister he messages every day and video calls at least once a week. It all started when Flores, who works at aContinue reading “This Fredericton man had a sister somewhere in the world. Now, they have some catching up to do”
Powerful art exhibit explores experiences of homeless youth in New Brunswick
An interactive art installation at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery in Fredericton explores the importance of having unconditional housing available for young people. Walking through the door into the first part of the installation, scattered backpacks, a tent and school supplies lead the way into a room big enough for a mattress and a pile of clothes,Continue reading “Powerful art exhibit explores experiences of homeless youth in New Brunswick”
Uncertainty continues for the future of Saint John fabric outlet
For Saint John seamstresses, tailors and costume designers, and people who just love to sew, a Facebook post from the local Fabricville outlet came as a huge disappointment. Back in September, Fabricville #82 Saint John said in a post that it was closing and was looking for a new location. But last week, the store posted that, “despite our bestContinue reading “Uncertainty continues for the future of Saint John fabric outlet”
Doctors, nurse practitioners still needed for Tantramar clinic, Sackville group says
The co-chair of Sackville’s Rural Community Action Group says while some improvements have been made to health care in the area, there is still a long way to go. John Higham’s comments come after an announcement from Horizon Health Network earlier in the week that the provincial budget included room for the recruitment of sixContinue reading “Doctors, nurse practitioners still needed for Tantramar clinic, Sackville group says”
Compensation funding for Sussex flood, pre-Christmas storm coming soon
Those affected by two heavy rain storms this winter are now eligible for disaster financial assistance, according to a news release from the province. The announcement comes as a great relief for Sussex residents, says Mayor Marc Thorne. His community was affected by the heavy rain that began on Feb. 28. It caused significant flooding, comparable to thatContinue reading “Compensation funding for Sussex flood, pre-Christmas storm coming soon”
Beaverbrook Art Gallery’s Tom Smart retires after long career in the arts
Tom Smart describes his humble beginnings in the art world as that of an art school dropout, a hippie, an actor, a scene painter, commercial artist and book illustrator. “That’s kind of my bedrock — I was a rogue,” he said. “I went back to school in English Lit, thinking through English Lit I could maybeContinue reading “Beaverbrook Art Gallery’s Tom Smart retires after long career in the arts”
N.B. Lung sounds alarm on radon exposure, calls on province to pay for testing
N.B. Lung is calling on the province to put money into helping New Brunswickers eliminate high radon levels in their homes. The renewed call comes after the death from lung cancer of Angela Stief Lea, a health advocate who worked to spread awareness about radon home testing, said Melanie Langille, the president of N.B. Lung. “ThatContinue reading “N.B. Lung sounds alarm on radon exposure, calls on province to pay for testing”
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