Established in 1864 in Memramcook, the University St-Joseph transitioned into the Université de Moncton in 1963, relocating to Moncton nearly a century after its founding. Neil J. Michaud (born October…
Marie Hare Miramichi Folk Singer
Born in 1913 in Strathadam, on the Nor’-West Miramichi River, Marie Hare (nee Whitney) was a celebrated folksinger. Her grandfather cleared a significant farm in Strathadam, and her father spent…
The Tintamarre
Over the past fifty years, the Acadian people have wholeheartedly adopted the Tintamarre, a recent tradition inspired by a medieval French custom. The Tintamarre was first held in 1955 to…
Maurice Bolyer the “King of the Banjo”
Maurice Bolyer, an acclaimed banjoist and composer, was born in Edmundston to Acadian parents. In his later teenage years, Bolyer, who would eventually be honoured as the ‘King of the…
Ned Landry
Ned Landry was born in 1921 in Saint John. He was a multitalented musician known for his skill in fiddling, composing, and singing. Despite teaching himself to play the violin…
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…
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…