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Influx of chimney swifts in N.B., promising sign for threatened species: experts

Influx of chimney swifts in N.B., promising sign for threatened species: experts

FREDERICTON — The spring migratory season got off to an encouraging start for one threatened bird species, a national conservation group says, noting it recently logged thousands of chimney swifts at a single address in Fredricton.
Scientists seek to study eDNA to identify how MSX creeps up on oysters

Scientists seek to study eDNA to identify how MSX creeps up on oysters

Scientists are pursuing a new line of research to predict the times and locations of parasitic outbreaks that are wiping out oysters off the Atlantic coast.
'A conglomeration of acquired goodies': N.B. man with cancer sells stuff to declutter

'A conglomeration of acquired goodies': N.B. man with cancer sells stuff to declutter

FREDERICTON — It was a complete shock when Gerry Carroll was diagnosed with cancer and was given months to live. The retired Riverview, N.B.
London Knights return to Memorial Cup final with 5-2 win over Moncton Wildcats

London Knights return to Memorial Cup final with 5-2 win over Moncton Wildcats

RIMOUSKI — The London Knights are going back to the Memorial Cup final and they're determined to redeem last year’s devastating defeat.
Wildcats advance to Memorial Cup semifinal with 6-2 win over Oceanic

Wildcats advance to Memorial Cup semifinal with 6-2 win over Oceanic

RIMOUSKI — Gardiner MacDougall had a blunt assessment of his team’s first period on Wednesday night. “We were atrocious,” the Moncton Wildcats head coach said. “That may be, I don't know, the worst period in Memorial Cup hockey.
Wildcats coach Gardiner MacDougall reflects on family tragedy at Memorial Cup

Wildcats coach Gardiner MacDougall reflects on family tragedy at Memorial Cup

RIMOUSKI — Taylor MacDougall was expecting to see his team hit the ice at the Memorial Cup on Monday when he received a devastating phone call.
Meneghin shines, Tigers advance to Memorial Cup final with 3-1 win over Knights

Meneghin shines, Tigers advance to Memorial Cup final with 3-1 win over Knights

RIMOUSKI — Willie Desjardins didn’t think his group played the better game — but he had the winning goalie.
Ward scores winner, Tigers advance to Memorial Cup final with 3-1 win over Knights

Ward scores winner, Tigers advance to Memorial Cup final with 3-1 win over Knights

RIMOUSKI — Mathew Ward scored the winner at 1:17 of the third period and Harrison Meneghin stopped 35 shots as the Medicine Hat Tigers advanced to the Memorial Cup final with a 3-1 win over the London Knights on Tuesday night.
Data analysis complete in New Brunswick's mystery brain disease; results in summer

Data analysis complete in New Brunswick's mystery brain disease; results in summer

FREDERICTON — The office of New Brunswick's chief medical officer says it has completed the first step of data analysis in its investigation into an undiagnosed neurological illness that has affected more than 400 people. Chief medical officer Dr.
Annual Terry Fox Run returning to Confederation Bridge for first time in 10 years

Annual Terry Fox Run returning to Confederation Bridge for first time in 10 years

HALIFAX — The annual Terry Fox Run for cancer research will mark its 45th anniversary this year by returning to the Confederation Bridge after a decade-long hiatus. The Terry Fox Foundation announced Monday that on Sept.