New Brunswick Cenotaphs
Every November 11, crowds gather at New Brunswick Cenotaphs and war memorials to pay tribute to those who died in armed conflict. While the rites and rituals surrounding Remembrance Day…
Lighthouses, History, Video
Pendlebury Lighthouse
The Pendlebury Lighthouse on Patrick Street is recognized for its style of construction, for providing guidance to vessels entering St. Andrews harbour for 105 years and for its continued use…
Biography, Show Business, Video
Matt Andersen
Matt Andersen is a Blues guitarist and singer/songwriter from Perth-Andover and is known as one of Canada's hardest-working musicians, averaging around 200 live performances per year. Specializing in an earthy…
History, Video
Saint John River Valley 1949
This week our post is a video, "Saint John River Valley 1949" produced by the National Film Board. The music for the film was composed by Eldon Rathburn a film composer,…
Biography, Show Business, Video
Anna Silk
This week we showcase another Famous New Brunswicker. Anna Silk was born in Fredericton, the daughter of Peter Silk, an academic, and Ilkay Silk, an actress, director, producer, playwright, educator,…
Biography, Black History, Sports, Video
Willie O’Ree
Willie O'Ree was born October 15, 1935 in Fredericton. A graduate of the New Brunswick Amateur Hockey Association, O'Ree who was known for his speed and checking abilities throughout his…
Black History, History, Video
Black History of New Brunswick
February is Black History Month. The members of the Black Community of New Brunswick belong to a race which has a long and varied history. The ancestors of the majority…