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Sport NB Announces New Support & Training

9/5/2026

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Sport NB is pleased to announce the launch of “Wednesdays with Will”, a series of free virtual legal webinars, facilitated by Sport Law's Will Russell. Building off Will's background in governance, dispute resolution and Sport Integrity matters, these sessions are designed to help address the legal needs of Sport NB’s membership, providing a platform for our community to discuss legal issues related to sport.

Join us for the inaugural Wednesdays with Will on June 10, from 1:00–2:30 p.m. (AST), focused on key governance challenges facing sport organizations in New Brunswick. This interactive session will explore governance best practices, with a particular emphasis on:

Effective board governance and director responsibilities
Understanding risk management in sport
The relationship between governance and safe, inclusive, and athlete-centered sport environments

Fundy Curling Club Wraps Up An Incredible Season with Human Bonspiel

9/5/2026

Article & Images Submitted by Alan Demaline, Fundy Curling Club

With the sap running, rain showers falling and birds migrating back to New Brunswick it is the time to wrap up what has been an incredible season for the Fundy Curling Club!

When the traditional curling season came to an end at the start of April, it was time to pack away the thirty two 44 pound curling stones and break out the plastic snow saucers to make way for our gang of wild and wacky Human Bonspiel participants! The FCC is the home of Canada's Original Human Bonspiel and this year’s event, held on April 4th, attracted a record number of 48 brave souls who careened down the ice at breakneck speeds all the while being cheered on by family and friends. The day started off with Ian Duncan bagpiping all the players onto the ice and our special guest the Easter Bunny donning ice skates to entertain the crowd during the opening ceremonies.

Public Health Expands Nutrition & Wellness Support  in Fundy-Albert & Three Rivers

9/5/2026

Residents and organizations in Fundy-Albert and the Salisbury/Three Rivers area now have expanded access to nutrition and wellness support through Public Health.

The team recently welcomed Mia, a new dietitian who will work alongside Health Promoter Kaitlyn Christie to support local communities through education, workshops, and community programming focused on healthy living and nutrition.

NBSCF Working for You!

1/4/2026

Submitted by Lise Guinard, NBSCF Office Manager

Why Become a Member of the New Brunswick Senior Citizens’ Federation (NBSCF)?

The New Brunswick Senior Citizens’ Federation is the united voice of all seniors across our province. For close to 60 years, we have worked to improve the quality of life for older adults in New Brunswick. By becoming a member, you help strengthen that voice.

When we speak to government and decision-makers, numbers matter. The more members we represent, the stronger our ability to advocate for better programs, services, and protections for seniors.

Together, we work to:

Advocate for seniors’ rights and well-being
Improve services such as housing, health care, and long-term care
Support seniors’ clubs and organizations across New Brunswick
Partner with groups working on issues that affect older adults
Ensure seniors’ voices are heard at the provincial and national levels

Pointe Taken Dance First Group Competition of the Season

1/4/2026

Image of new dance team Ellie Nelson, Rowan Fowler, & Jayda Butland at Electric Beat Dance Competition.

 Article & Images Submitted by Emma Llewellyn, Pointe Taken Dance

Pointe Taken Dance proudly attended their first group competition of the season at Electric Beat Dance Competition, Casino New Brunswick, bringing together all of their competitive dancers for an exciting and successful weekend on stage.

For three dancers, this competition marked a special milestone. Jayda Butland, Ellie Nelson, and Rowan Fowler took to the stage for the very first time as a jazz trio and delivered an outstanding performance. Their hard work paid off as they earned Gold in their category, placing first and beating another competing team, and earning a special award called “Terrific Team Work” as the dancers were clean, sharp, and danced together as a terrific team!

Bonspiel Winners and a Hotbed of Activity  at the Fundy Curling Club!

31/3/2026

Article & Images Submitted by Alan Demaline

The Fundy Curling Club has been a hotbed of activity through the latter half of February and throughout the month of March so before we slide into what is ahead in April let’s get you all caught up on all the action!

Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) Renewal

31/3/2026

Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) renewal season will run from April to June 2026. The Community Outreach and Liaison Service (COLS) will be offering CDCP renewal clinics to support community members during this period.

These clinics can be hosted in a variety of community spaces, such as:

Public libraries
Community health centres
Schools
Seniors’ complexes

Any other location that you feel would best serve your community.

ParticipACTION Research Summary:  What’s Stopping Us? The Generational Barriers to Physical Activity

27/2/2026

Compiled by Melody Land on behalf of Footloose in Fundy Albert Read the full report: https://hubs.la/Q043BKqf0

Physical activity is a foundational determinant of health, contributing to improved mental well-being, reduced risk of chronic diseases (like heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers), better energy and sleep, and enhanced quality of life. Despite widespread recognition of these benefits, physical activity levels in Canada remain worryingly low: only a minority of adults meet national movement guidelines, and a significant proportion report difficulty translating intentions to be active into consistent behaviours. What’s Stopping Us? investigates why adults in Canada face barriers to physical activity, and how these barriers differ across generations, with the goal of informing effective strategies to support more physical activity across the population.

Why This Report Matters
ParticipACTION conducted the report against the backdrop of ongoing stagnation in physical activity levels. The 2025 ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Adults showed that less than half of Canadian adults are achieving recommended activity levels, and daily step counts have declined sharply in recent years. This raises an important question: if people understand the value of physical activity, what prevents them from doing it? The What’s Stopping Us? report seeks to answer this by examining perceived barriers and how they vary by generation.

Fundy Curling Club March Update

27/2/2026

 Article & Images Submitted by Alan Demaline

The 2026 curling season at the FCC has been a whirlwind of activity and it is time to get everyone caught up on what has happened so far and what is ahead for March and into April.

Our introduction to stick curling sessions went extremely well and we now have an enthusiastic group of curlers aged 55 and up playing in the Tuesday daytime stick curling league. This form of curling is played in teams of 2, is fast paced and exciting without the sweeping, bending and sliding of traditional curling. Thanks to all the players who have jumped into this new league to make it a success. This year’s pilot project will no doubt be turned into a full blown stick curling league in 2027!

Showing Up Matters

27/2/2026

Submitted by Kelly Taylor, Executive Director

If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s how connected we really are.

Ecosystems are connected. Communities are connected. Even the systems we rely on every day — healthcare, transportation, and social services depend on everyday people showing up.

Often quietly. Often without recognition. Always ready to help.

In every community, volunteers and service workers give their time and energy to keep things moving. Some have built thoughtful, practical systems. Others work tirelessly to make imperfect ones function better. They rarely ask for much. Yet they are the backbone of our communities.

They don’t wear capes or look for grand gestures. They simply hope to see their neighbours step forward and take part. To see one more person experience a small but meaningful win.