Category: Narrative
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FACKENTHALL AGREES TO TERMS FOR TNHL 2019-2020 SEASON
Posted in: NarrativeOCT. 3, FREDERICTON, N.B. – Gritty defensive winger and perennial fan-favorite Kent Fackenthall has agreed to terms with the Thursday Night Hockey League to play full-time for the 2019-2020 season. After a lackluster season last year, where he saw most of his time spent in the minors with the occasional call up-to The Show, Fackenthall…
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‘Willie’, The Willie O’Ree Story
Posted in: NarrativeTook Colin and Olivia to see a screening of the documentary of Fredericton hometown hero Willie O’Ree last night, ‘Willie’. It was followed by a lovely Q&A with the man himself and the director of the movie. Truly a magnificent and inspiring story . For those not in the know, Willie was the first Black…
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Different Rivers
When I moved here in 2006 I discovered there were two options for a commuting route from my house, both about 15km one-way. One was on the road, the other, almost entirely on converted rail-to-trail. My policy has always been and continues to be to avoid slicing and dicing with grumpy morning folks trapped in…
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The Positive Wolf Sits One Out
Posted in: NarrativeSome mornings the Positive Wolf stays tucked in his den, curled up and snoring. He can go out all day, he’s not some working chump like you. So you end up alone in the basement with your Negative Mind. It starts with the usual questions. “Why the hell are we doing this again?” And then…
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Spring Snow
Posted in: NarrativeBit of a late season spring snowstorm dumping about 10cm of snow on our neck of the woods today. That ‘spring snow’ that is very heavy and wet and clings to everything. Huge monster flakes that are hard to miss. Went out for a walk at lunch just because. I find days like this tricky…
