University of New Brunswick student Samuel Richard was at a friend’s house in Quebec City on April 9 when he got a call from an unknown Ontario number. On the other line, to his surprise, was the goaltender development coach for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Richard, who is originally from Ste-Catherine, Que., was asked if he wouldContinue reading “‘Dream come true’ for UNB Reds goalie, dons Leafs jersey in back-up slot”
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Team N.B. prepares for the last weekend of the Canada Winter Games
Team New Brunswick is heading into the final weekend of the 2023 Canada Winter Games — with 14 medals to show, and counting. Nicole Smith, the chef de mission for Team New Brunswick, said although the end of the Games is in sight, there is still a lot of action. “The last day or two, we’reContinue reading “Team N.B. prepares for the last weekend of the Canada Winter Games”
‘World-class’ moguls course built at Crabbe Mountain for Canada Games open to public
Skiers at the Canada Winter Games got to test their skills on a recently-built moguls course at Crabbe Mountain northwest of Fredericton during the competition last week — and now anyone can try the course for themselves. Jordan Cheney, Crabbe Mountain’s general manager, said now that the Games are over, the moguls run will remain open for day-to-day skiing andContinue reading “‘World-class’ moguls course built at Crabbe Mountain for Canada Games open to public”
Miramichi swim program for kids with autism gets global recognition
Cindi Green, founder of Autism Swim Miramichi, says the community’s reception of the program has “blown me out of the water.” “Some parents have told us this is the first activity that the child has been able to participate in,” Green said. “So that’s what we call impact.” The organization focuses on teaching water safety to childrenContinue reading “Miramichi swim program for kids with autism gets global recognition”
Tobogganing: it’s not just for kids anymore
Zipping down a snow-covered hill on a toboggan is one of the joys of winter for kids and families, but for one group of New Brunswickers, it brings out their competitive spirit. The Fredericton Toboggan Club started a few years ago after Barry Morrison saw a poster advertising the U.S. National Toboggan Championship while he was travellingContinue reading “Tobogganing: it’s not just for kids anymore”
Skiing weather ‘up and down’ as hills across N.B. prepare for a busy holiday season
Skiing weather has been like a “roller-coaster” this season, says Sugarloaf Provincial Park manager Greg Dion. Weather conditions in the Campbellton region, close to where the park is located, have been “up and down,” Dion said. “But fortunately, through all that, we were able to find some time where it was sub-zero temperatures to make someContinue reading “Skiing weather ‘up and down’ as hills across N.B. prepare for a busy holiday season”
World juniors starting to move forward after Hockey Canada shakeup, organizer says
Change at the top of Hockey Canada this week doesn’t end the uncertainty surrounding the world junior men’s hockey championships set to be held in Moncton and Halifax. The event still awaits the green light from the City of Moncton and the province, but organizers need to “start moving some things forward on the expectation that theContinue reading “World juniors starting to move forward after Hockey Canada shakeup, organizer says”
Camel spins and toe loops: Older figure skaters find joy, competition
Gaye Cail took some time to reflect when she turned 60. Part of that reflection included stepping back out onto the ice. That was five years ago. She recently took home gold and bronze medals at the International Adult Figure Skating Competition in Ottawa, sponsored by the International Skating Union. Her club, Capital City Figure Skating in Fredericton, sentContinue reading “Camel spins and toe loops: Older figure skaters find joy, competition”
Hockey N.B. awaiting Hockey Canada review before taking ‘next steps’
Hockey New Brunswick promised Thursday it will take unspecified steps to address member concerns after new allegations against Hockey Canada were revealed on Monday, resulting in a cascade of reaction. The Globe and Mail reported that Hockey Canada put player registration fees toward a second fund “for matters including but not limited to sexual abuse,” according to documents obtainedContinue reading “Hockey N.B. awaiting Hockey Canada review before taking ‘next steps’”
N.B. wins 19 medals at Canada Games, Durham Bridge resident becomes most-decorated
The conclusion of the 2022 Canada Games in Niagara left Team New Brunswick with 19 medals — 10 more than the nine medals won at their last winter Canada Games in 2019 but less than the 24 won at the summer games in 2017. This year was one of Team New Brunswick’s best years yet.Continue reading “N.B. wins 19 medals at Canada Games, Durham Bridge resident becomes most-decorated”
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