A recent report on the North Atlantic right whale has one New Brunswick scientist feeling a little nervous about some of the recommendations from the standing committee on fisheries and oceans. After taking time to review the 48 recommendations about North Atlantic right whales and fishing closures, Moira Brown, the senior scientist with the CanadianContinue reading “Scientists weigh in on recommendations for North Atlantic right whale measures”
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For these UNB students, every day is Earth Day
For students in the environment and natural resources program at the University of New Brunswick, Earth Day is just one day of the year to talk about the roles that industries and individuals play in addressing climate change. Helen Vallieres, a second-year student in the program, said she wholeheartedly believes that every person should doContinue reading “For these UNB students, every day is Earth Day”
3 communities expected to hit flood stage in New Brunswick this week
Fredericton and Gagetown are set to hit flood stage on Wednesday and Jemseg on Friday, according to the province’s River Watch site. Geoffrey Downey, spokesperson for the New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization, said flood stage in Fredericton is 6.5 metres, and it is expected to to hit 6.7 by Thursday. But he said the realContinue reading “3 communities expected to hit flood stage in New Brunswick this week”
Finding the fireball: Museum offers $25,000 US for meteorite
What would you do for $25,000 US? If your answer is running through the woods searching for a one-kilogram meteorite — you’re in luck. The Maine Mineral and Gem Museum in Bethel, Maine, is willing to pay that — or more — for a piece of the “fireball” that people in New Brunswick and MaineContinue reading “Finding the fireball: Museum offers $25,000 US for meteorite”
Spring brings rising water levels for some N.B. communities
Water levels are beginning to rise in parts of New Brunswick, with two communities already under a water-level advisory and another one set to move to a watch by weekend, according to the province’s River Watch website. An water-level advisory is two metres below flood stage, and a water-level watch is one metre below, accordingContinue reading “Spring brings rising water levels for some N.B. communities”
Maud or fraud? How lab testing is helping to authenticate work by Maud Lewis
It all started with minuscule chips of paint that travelled from Saint John to Fredericton to be burned, acidified and tested — all in search of one answer: do they have lead? But these weren’t any normal paint samples taken from a peeling ceiling or wall of an old home. They came from two paintings created byContinue reading “Maud or fraud? How lab testing is helping to authenticate work by Maud Lewis”
Love transplanted: N.B. woman gives gift to boyfriend through kidney donation
Brittany Hay uses one word to describe the moment she found out she was a perfect match to donate her kidney to her boyfriend — overwhelming. “At first, you kind of don’t believe that it would actually be him and I but obviously, the stars aligned,” said Hay. Hay and her boyfriend Colin Grieve live in Smithfield,Continue reading “Love transplanted: N.B. woman gives gift to boyfriend through kidney donation”
Grab your binoculars! N.B. astronomers say comet not seen for 50,000 years is on its way
Curt Nason, an amateur astronomer and comet enthusiast, went outside looking for the C/2022 E3 comet about two months ago. While looking through the lens of his telescope, he locked in on the spot where the comet should be. He saw a “little fuzzy patch.” “That made me smile,” Nason said. That comet is expected to be seenContinue reading “Grab your binoculars! N.B. astronomers say comet not seen for 50,000 years is on its way”
A green machine: New Brunswicker uses solar to power his electric pickup truck
A future landscape for many might include an electric vehicle powered by a solar grid that can run electricity for a home when the power goes out. But it’s not that futuristic for one New Brunswick man. In fact, it’s his reality. Cory Allen, who lives in Nasonworth, N.B., switched to electric vehicles in 2019,Continue reading “A green machine: New Brunswicker uses solar to power his electric pickup truck”
Pre-Christmas storm to bring high winds, possible flooding to N.B.
As New Brunswickers prepare for a very merry Christmas, a brewing storm may threaten a few plans all over. Friday afternoon is expected to bring snow, heavy rain, ice pellets, strong winds and a possible storm surge for different parts of the province. CBC meteorologist Ryan Snoddon said Moncton, Sussex, Fredericton, Woodstock and areas north ofContinue reading “Pre-Christmas storm to bring high winds, possible flooding to N.B.”
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