Ask anyone from St. Mary’s First Nation why the community has grown and prospered over the years and they credit two things: location and leadership. That leader, for the past eight years has been Chief Candice Paul, along with 12 council members. “Some communities are not used to good leadership, so they don’t know they [...]
NGO’s or non-governmental organizations are often subject to stereotypes. However these stereotypes are not the usual negative and pessimistic projections of the individuals behind the organizations. We often think of the people who run NGOs as those who have the luxury and time to work for little or no pay and indulge in philanthropic work [...]
Cool, calm, collected, and at one with the universe. No it’s not the hippest yoga classes in town, but the Japanese ancient martial art of quick drawing a samurai sword, or Iaido in its original Japanese. Iaido comes from the Japanese characters “I” which means being, “A” which means harmony, and “DO” which means way. [...]
What happens in Greece does not always stay in Greece. Many Greeks now leave the country in search of jobs, and some of them arrive in Canada. Greek communities across Canada welcome new members. But some, like those in New Brunswick, try to help Greeks back home. Her name is Agapi and in Greek it means [...]
In the course of a year, one hour doesn’t amount to much more than the blink of an eye. That hour could be used to cook a meal, watch your favourite TV show, beat the level of that video game that’s been hounding you, or read a book. Yesterday, cities across the world encouraged [...]
Lights up on a young couple, deep in the middle of it. ”No, no, no, no, no!” He says. ”Yes!” His girlfriend has her hands on her hips. ”No, that’s not it… I didn’t say that!” ”Don’t lie, you f***er! Yes you did!” She throws her hands [...]
The next time you walk by the M & T Deli on Queen street, you may want to look in the window. What you see may surprise you. Nick Murray has more. The M & T Deli has been serving home-style sandwiches for over thirty years. But since their relocation to this spot along Queen [...]
”Drink your milk,” your mom reminded you. Little did you know, you could now be helping others by listening to her. Angela Kesthely found a way to make good, by drinking milk. “In 2008, I found out I had breast cancer,” Kesthely began. “From a mammogram in 2007 that said there was no problem I [...]
Preparations are underway to bring municipalities under the Right to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (RTIPPA). It is unclear when it will happen, but unconfirmed rumours hint it might be sometime this summer. The City of Fredericton doesn’t have a specific Right to Information Office, but last July the city appointed the City Clerk’s [...]
“Here, David, take this cushion for your back. You always sink into that couch.” Peggy Richards hands her husband a large red pillow. He holds it behind his back as he lowers himself slowly onto the seat cushions. He sinks just a little. The early afternoon sun fills the cheerful living room, lighting up the [...]
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