The Paris Crew

Posted on September 17, 2020September 23, 2020 by MyNB

The “Paris Crew” of Saint John is known as Canada’s First World Champions. They won at the International Rowing Regatta in Paris in 1867 — only days after Confederation. These so-called underd... Read More

Buster Harvey

Posted on August 8, 2019August 8, 2019 by MyNB

Frederick John Charles “Buster” Harvey was born April 2, 1950 in Fredericton. He played most of his junior hockey in his hometown. In 1965-66, his second year, he led the NBAHA in both goa... Read More

Yvon Durelle

Posted on July 25, 2019April 20, 2020 by MyNB

Yvon Durelle born October 14, 1929 in Baie-Ste-Anne, was a British Empire champion boxer. He became known as the “Fighting Fisherman”.  From a family of fourteen children, Yvon Durell... Read More

Danny Grant

Posted on July 18, 2019April 20, 2020 by MyNB

Daniel Frederick Grant (born February 21, 1945) was a left winger who played in the National Hockey League for parts of fourteen seasons, most notably for the Minnesota North Stars. Grant was born in ... Read More

Matt Stairs

Posted on June 4, 2019June 17, 2020 by MyNB

Growing up in Fredericton, Matt Stairs showed athletic ability at an early age, playing Beaver League baseball a year before his age eligibility; he also excelled in hockey. After playing Bantam &... Read More

NB Highland Games Festival 2017

Posted on July 28, 2017September 24, 2020 by MyNB

The New Brunswick Highland Games Festival is a volunteer, not-for-profit, charitable organization. Their purpose is to celebrate Scottish culture and provide an opportunity for education and growth of... Read More