A program that helps people with hidden disabilities at airports, that has gained international traction in recent years, is coming to Moncton. “It really coincides with our commitment to providing an exceptional passenger experience,” said Courtney Burns, president and CEO of the Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport Authority. The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program is designed for people whoContinue reading “Moncton airport adopts international program to recognize people with hidden disabilities”
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‘Trickle down effect’ of longer K-2 day frustrating for some middle school parents
An additional hour of school for New Brunswick kindergarten to Grade 2 students is not sitting well with some parents, who say the impact on middle and high school schedules is something that doesn’t appear to have been thought through by education officials. The Department of Education communicated the plan for the additional hour forContinue reading “‘Trickle down effect’ of longer K-2 day frustrating for some middle school parents”
It’s a field that needs more workers — and these Fredericton whiz kids have a head start
A cyber attack on the City of Saint John in November 2020 may have been just a headline for many, but for a group of students at Nashwaaksis Middle School, defending such an attack is the stuff career ambitions are made of. As organizations increasingly rely on technology, the ransomware attack that took down theContinue reading “It’s a field that needs more workers — and these Fredericton whiz kids have a head start”
N.B. chronic absenteeism numbers are high — but one district sees promising improvement
The problem of chronic absenteeism in schools is growing, according to a document released by the province earlier this week. And it’s an issue that the Anglophone North School District has been trying to urgently address. “Last July and August, when we kind of looked back at our absenteeism, we were hitting about 48-per-cent chronicContinue reading “N.B. chronic absenteeism numbers are high — but one district sees promising improvement”
Saint John cleanup hopes to garner mass community support Saturday
With Earth Day on Monday, you might be inspired to think more deeply about the world around you — including in your own backyard. Dan Scott, a resident of the east side of Saint John and one of the organizers of a grassroots initiative called Taking Out the Trash, hopes to get people to not justContinue reading “Saint John cleanup hopes to garner mass community support Saturday”
New Brunswick disability advocates say $200 federal benefit not enough
This week’s federal budget contained more details about a national disability benefit — but some advocates say the dollar amount is nowhere near enough. Haley Flaro with Ability New Brunswick said the $200 benefit is missing a zero. “The consultations that have happened through Canada and in New Brunswick regarding the benefit, never ever did I hear that $200 aContinue reading “New Brunswick disability advocates say $200 federal benefit not enough”
Construction begins on long-awaited Fredericton performing arts centre
Fredericton residents will soon start to see signs of life on the site of the new performing arts centre. The new centre, at the corner of Regent and King streets downtown will replace the Fredericton Playhouse. The new centre has been in the works for about six years, with plans changing, construction start-dates moving and the price-tag increasing.Continue reading “Construction begins on long-awaited Fredericton performing arts centre”
Winter in New Brunswick was as mild as it seemed, says climatologist
If it felt like a winter without much snow in New Brunswick, it’s not you. Fredericton-based meteorologist Jill Maepea said it didn’t just feel different — it actually was different. “In terms of the snowfall this winter, many areas, right from November to April 1, got anywhere from 25 to 50 per cent of theirContinue reading “Winter in New Brunswick was as mild as it seemed, says climatologist”
The eclipse is over. Now what should you do with your glasses?
Cardboard glasses with black lenses were a hot commodity in the days leading up to Monday’s solar eclipse. As April 8 drew near, the protective eyewear became hard to find. And some people even worried the ones they bought weren’t legitimate. The eyewear allows people to look at the eclipse when the sun isn’t totally covered. Staring at the exposed sunContinue reading “The eclipse is over. Now what should you do with your glasses?”
An uptick in ticks: Milder weather contributes to longer tick seasons
A southern New Brunswick veterinarian is advising dog owners to be on guard for ticks even earlier than some might think necessary. Dr. Sara Pridham of Stoneybrook Veterinary Services in St. Martins recorded three cases of Lyme disease in dogs and one case of anaplasmosis, also spread through tick bites, before March 18. “Last year,Continue reading “An uptick in ticks: Milder weather contributes to longer tick seasons”
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