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Kennebecasis group checks waters for wild Atlantic salmon
Kennebecasis Watershed Restoration Committee gets money to improve fish passage By Elizabeth Fraser, CBC News Posted: Oct 19, 2017 The Kennebecasis Watershed Restoration Committee received money from the Atlantic Conservation Foundation to study fish populations and remove barriers. (Cherise Letson/CBC) Related Stories Kennebecasis watershed group helps rebuild after flooding A group trying to understand and protect fish populations…
Read MoreHow Vantage Build Removes the Headache of Buying and Renovating a New Home
Oct 17, 2017 by Cherise Letson One of the Vantage Build’s projects in Rothesay, New Brunswick. Image: Submitted For Jeff and Brittany Kitchen, buying a home is about more than just the house itself. “I think the key to happiness in real estate is to get location and lifestyle,” says Jeff. “Housing you can change. Location you…
Read MoreSaint John Sea Dogs Partner with Deloitte to Create Fan ‘Discovery Zone’
Oct 18, 2017 by Cherise Letson Image: Cherise Letson/Huddle SAINT JOHN– The Saint John Sea Dogs have teamed up with professional services firm Deloitte to bring the hockey game experience to a new level. On Wednesday the two organizations announced the opening of the Sea Dogs’ “Discovery Zone.” Located on the west-end of Saint John’s Harbour Station,…
Read MoreHalifax Developers Buy Bank of New Brunswick Building in Uptown Saint John Oct 17, 2017by Mark Leger
Oct 17, 2017 by Mark Leger The Bank of New Brunswick Building on Prince William Street in Saint John. (Image: Wikimedia Commons) SAINT JOHN – After nearly 10 years on the market, the iconic Bank of New Brunswick building on Prince William Street has been sold to Ron Lovett and Courtney Sherlock from Halifax. “We have…
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Film tour showcasing works by Indigenous youth arrives in Maritimes ‘The process of storytelling is quite rich’ By Cody MacKay, CBC News Posted: Oct 15, 2017 9:00 AM AT Last Updated: Oct 15, 2017 9:00 AM AT
Maritime audiences are getting the chance to see a host of Indigenous youth films as the Wapikoni Cinema on Wheels makes its way to the East Coast. Cinema on Wheels is a travelling caravan full of exterior projection equipment that’s spent most of the year travelling from coast to coast showcasing award-winning short films made by Indigenous youth from across the country.…
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CROSBY’S GINGERBREAD TRAIL
By Tracy Hanson on 12.10.2017| UPTOWN SAINT JOHN A very sweet holiday tradition uptown awaits your pleasure. Crosby’s Gingerbread Trail is a sugar coated, delicious trail of gingerbread creations and is viewable at various uptown locations from November 24 – [
Read MoreSalmon returning to Fundy National Park
A change in stocking the Upper Salmon River has brought an increase in returning salmon in Fundy National Park. (Robert F. Bukaty/Associated Press) Related Stories No wild Atlantic salmon returned to Magaguadavic River to spawn, conservation group says 26 Miramichi salmon pools closed until water cools down Atlantic salmon stocks dip in 2016, leading to…
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Construction and Traffic Disruptions: Reversing Falls Bridge
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure wishes to advise the motoring public that starting Monday, August 22nd, 2016 there will be maintenance taking place on the Reversing Falls Bridge, causing a change in traffic patterns. This work is expected to take approximately 2 days, signage will be in place. This is part of the ongoing…
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Fire hydrant flushing underway across the City
The City of Saint John is underway with the annual fire hydrant flushing program (also referred to as uni-directional flushing) to clean the water distribution pipes across the City. Over the next several months, flushing will be performed between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Customers may experience turbidity (dirty or cloudy) water…
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Air Quality Data Portal launched
The provincial government has launched a new Air Quality Data Portal, providing the public with immediate access to air quality monitoring data. “Our government is committed to providing transparency and improving access to government services,” said Environment and Local Government Minster Brian Kenny. “We provide air quality monitoring services, and now New Brunswickers and organizations…
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What is Cosmetic Dentistry?
A bright and beautiful smile can give your confidence a boost. Your general dentist can perform a variety of cosmetic procedures to help you improve the look of your smile. Learn more about the cosmetic dentistry procedures that your dentist provides today!
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ELEMENTARY LITERACY INC. READING MENTORS ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE
There is a saying “it takes a village to raise a child” but Elementary Literacy Inc. (ELI) knows it can take a village to raise a reader. Last school year, over 950 students participated in their supplementary reading programs in nearly 150 elementary schools in New Brunswick. During the school year, the average student participant had increased their reading level by two levels over the 10-week period.
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