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Historian wants to return WWII medals to family of N.B. veteran George Mann
A Saskatchewan author is working to return WWII medals to the family of New Brunswick veteran George Mann, honouring his service and preserving his legacy for future generations.
Wildlife organization concerned about new neighbour — a natural gas plant
N.B. Power's proposed natural gas plant on the Chignecto Isthmus would be about four kilometres from the Atlantic Wildlife Institute, which is concerned about how the plant's emissions would impact its own land, wildlife, and the animals under its care.
Roadside History
This southern N.B. wharf was bustling with steamboat commuters a century ago
Once a bustling hub for steamboats, Wickham's wharf teemed with commuters and cargo, as multiple steamboats plied the St. John River daily. A century later, it stands as a quiet riverbank in Queens County.
N.B. cities getting denser as they respond to population growth
Housing in New Brunswick is changing as cities try to address recent population growth. New Brunswick's three largest cities are increasingly turning to high-density residential developments to keep up with the soaring demand for housing.
N.B. cities getting denser as they respond to population growth
Housing in New Brunswick is changing as cities try to address recent population growth. New Brunswick's three largest cities are increasingly turning to high-density residential developments to keep up with the soaring demand for housing.
If you're feeling summertime sadness, gloomy weather won't help
Seasonal affective disorder is caused by the change in sunlight exposure. Often associated with winter, the disorder has a different set of symptoms in summer.
Natural gas-powered transport truck rivals diesel, but with near-zero emissions, N.B. dealer says
Atlantic Canada just got a new natural gas-powered transport truck, which its dealer claims does everything a diesel does — but with lower emissions. Bayview Kenworth has sold the first one east of Montreal with the hopes of more hitting the road soon.
Auditor general's assessment of public housing 'no surprise' for minister
Housing Minister David Hickey is not surprised by the findings of this week's auditor general report that found issues with public housing. Hickey will make improvements a priority with more funding coming to his department.
Province will spend $6.5M to keep paramedic, EMT graduates in N.B.
Health Minister John Dornan announced today that the province will fund a $6.5-million bursary program. The money will reimburse paramedic and emergency medical technician students. The province hopes it will help address staffing shortages.
Hybrid operating room in Fredericton is expected to shorten waits, help recruitment
A hybrid operating room planned for Fredericton will be the first of its kind in New Brunswick, providing advanced imaging to assist surgeons as they work, supporters say.