Measles outbreak in Fredericton region declared over

Measles outbreak in Fredericton region declared over

The measles outbreak in the Fredericton and Saint John River Valley region has been declared over. Dr. Mark McKelvie, the regional medical officer of health for Zone 3, said that while the outbreak is over, he encourages New Brunswickers to stay up-to-date with their immunizations. “Vaccination is the most effective way to protect yourself and […]

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 UPDATED: NB Liquor corporate stores reopen as cash-only as it investigates potential cyber attack

UPDATED: NB Liquor corporate stores reopen as cash-only as it investigates potential cyber attack

All NB Liquor (ANBL) corporate stores have reopened with cash-only transactions as it investigates a “potential cyber attack.” Lori Stickles, the CEO of both ANBL and Cannabis NB, said on Jan. 7 that the Crown corporation’s security controls detected some “anomalies” in the system. “As a preventative measure while the investigation progressed, we made a […]

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 OPINION: Words Matter

OPINION: Words Matter

By Nicole Fawcett Last month, I joined a club. It is an inclusive club, one that does not discriminate based on race, age, religion, wealth, health, or occupation. Membership spans every demographic, and despite its inclusivity, it is a club no one wishes to join.  It is the club for mothers who have lost a […]

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 COLUMN: Pennfield Ridge Air Station (1941-1945)

COLUMN: Pennfield Ridge Air Station (1941-1945)

On April 8, 1942 the M/S Batory, with approx. 55 officers and 700 airmen, sailed from Gourock,  Scotland to establish No.34 Operational Training Unit (OTU) at Yarmouth, Nova Scotia (Canada),  one of the four OTUs established in Canada during World War II. Sailing into Halifax Harbour on  the evening of April 16th one airman, recalling […]

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