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Book Review: “Boss Gibson: Lumber King of New Brunswick” by David Sullivan

One cannot read a history of New Brunswick without coming across the name Alexander Gibson, or “Boss” as he was affectionately called by his family, friends and employees. So it was that after reading several different books on New Brunswick, I decided to see if anyone had published a book about the man.

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The New World

By Heinz Mayershofer I was born the first of January, 1930 when my new world awaited me. In Europe, the consequences of a last war followed by inflation, no work and a deep depression affected everyone and our family was no exception. We lived in Bad Homburg, Germany famous for the healing power of its… Continue Reading

Book Review: “Aftershock” by Janet Maybee

Aftershock, a 2015 book published by Nimbus is an essential read for those interested in the Halifax Explosion of December 6th, 1917. It was on this date that one of the biggest explosions up to that time in North America occurred in Halifax harbour killing thousands and leaving many more injured and scarred for life.

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Book Review: “The Lost Wilderness” by Nicholas Guitard

This book by New Brunswick author and photographer Nicholas Guitard is subtitled “Rediscovering W.F. Ganong’s New Brunswick” and it is an attractive book. From the moment I took it out of the shipping wrapper and saw the cover picture of Ganong standing on a rock in the middle of a body of water doing surveys, I could sense it was something special.

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Culture Days Countdown Begins

Culture Days Countdown is On! The countdown is on to Culture Days 2013, a Canada-wide celebration of arts and culture! The New Brunswick Culture Days Committee will hold a Celebration Launch on Saturday August 17th from 1 to 3 pm at Kings Landing Historical Settlement in order to build up the momentum towards Culture Days.… Continue Reading

Celebrating Artist Linda Bartlett

The Fredericton Region Museum is holding an event in recognition of local artist Linda Bartlett on Wednesday August 7th beginning at 7 pm. Linda is a New Brunswick resident, who has been painting for more than 30 years. She received her training from the Saint John Vocational school, where her passion for painting was nurtured.… Continue Reading

Maugerville Exhibition Opens During 250th Anniversary Celebrations

On Saturday, July 6th the Fredericton Region Museum opened “The New England Planters at Maugerville / Sheffield 1763 – 2013” Exhibition. The exhibit celebrates the 250th anniversary of Maugerville by showcasing the lives of the early settlers at Maugerville and Sheffield, starting with the New England Planters, the arrival of the Loyalists, and the later division of… Continue Reading

Shadow Puppetry Exhibit at Fredericton Region Museum

Miguelina Izaguirre, a local artist, has applied and been recruited by the Fredericton Region Museum to provide interactive programming in its exhibit space, starting on Canada Day. Miguelina has been a Fredericton resident for several years now and has recently started up her own theatre company, Peekaboo Shadows Theatre, with the help of her husband,… Continue Reading