Clarence Geldert – Hollywood Actor
This famous New Brunswicker was born June 9, 1865. He was an actor and director. Having a successful Hollywood career, Clarence Geldert acted in numerous films spanning several decades. His acting…
Fiddleheads
Fiddleheads refers to a few distinct aspects of fern plants: firstly, it can denote the immature, spiraling leaf of any fern; secondly, it is commonly used to describe the ostrich…
Walter Learning
Walter Learning was born in 1938 in Quidi Vidi, Newfoundland. The father of anglophone theatre in New Brunswick. Walter Learning founded Fredericton’s Theatre New Brunswick in 1969. He served as…
Henry Burr the Most Prolific Recording Artist of His Day
Born in St. Stephen in 1885, Henry Burr, a highly prolific recording artist of his time, made recordings under various names including his real name, Harry McClaskey, and pseudonyms like…
Sir Samuel Leonard Tilley
Sir Samuel Leonard Tilley was a strong supporter of both Confederation and the construction of the Intercolonial Railway. He is believed to have suggested the name “Dominion of Canada” for…
The Bride’s House
In the town of Hampton in southern New Brunswick, there’s a house that is unlike any other. It was called the “Bride’s house” and was shrouded in local legend. The…
Gianna Patton, Model, Makeup Artist and Actress
Gianna Patton was born in Oromocto on July 5, 1974, and is a model and actress. Her mother is of Swedish and English descent, while her father has Russian, Irish,…
Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada is a non-profit organization that provides after-school programs, mentoring, and support to children and youth across Canada. The organization has a rich history…