Rhythm Rathi

Reporter

Rhythm Rathi is a reporter with CBC New Brunswick in Moncton. He was born and raised in India, and attended journalism school in Ontario. Send your story tips to rhythm.rathi@cbc.ca

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Dairy-free cheese, please: Primates at Moncton zoo get pizza made by visitors

It appears monkeys and apes at Moncton's Magnetic Hill Zoo prefer their pizzas with dairy-free cheese. Members of the public got to make pizza for the primates on Saturday as part of a program to raise awareness about endangered primates and their habitats.

36-year-old Riverview man dead after car-motorcycle collision

A 36-year old Riverview man died in a motorcycle accident early Sunday. Richibucto RCMP say they responded to a two-vehicle collision on Route 11 just after 3 a.m.

Sackville artist communicates thoughts through bird portraits, sculptures

Mixed-media artist Indu Varma of Sackville, N.B., looks at birds from a different perspective. Varma, who grew up in India, has created a 16-piece exhibit called Birds & their Symbolism. It is inspired by stories from Hindu mythology, symbolic meanings of birds across different cultures, and her childhood experiences. 

Miramichi seniors upset by stink from nearby lobster-shell composting operation

Closure of a smelly shellfish disposal plant in Richibucto last year sent a greater number of lobster shells to a plant in Miramichi, only to create similar odour problems for residents in that community.

Trail runners race to support playground renovations in Hillsborough

A trail-running race in Hillsborough Saturday morning attracted more than 40 runners to support renovations for a local playground.

Porky Pop-ins: Runaway piglet too wily for Cocagne owners

A nine-week old piglet was on the run for more than 300 hours from a southeast New Brunswick homestead. The Cocagne owners of Porky Pop-ins saw him when he emerged from the woods to eat, but his speed made him hard to catch.

Child dies following accident at harness racing track in Woodstock, N.B.

Police in Woodstock, N.B., are investigating a death that occurred during a harness race at Connell Park Raceway on Saturday.

Dancer proud to see son perform at 25th Sitansisk powwow

Thousands are attending the 25th anniversary of the St. Mary's First Nation powwow. Derek Barnaby recalls his first dance and is proud that his son is carrying their culture forward through dance.

Riverview Park gets conservation status preserving it for future generations

Daniel DeLong never expected his high school project — a proposal to turn the Mill Creek site into a nature park — would become a reality.

Group helps take the mystery out of installing child car seats

Natalie Leslie organized a free car seat safety clinic at the Riverview fire station on Saturday morning. She is a volunteer with the Canadian Passenger Safety Association of Canada.