Order of New Brunswick

Ten people were invested into the Order of New Brunswick at a ceremony at Government House yesterday.

They include John P. Barry of Saint John for his contributions to the legal profession and the late Abraham Gesner was recognized for his work in geology and the global petroleum industry. They got a medal representing the provincial flower and the shield of arms, as well as a special ribbon.

Friendly Quispamsis

People are friendly in Quispamsis…more so than most places in Canada.

Quispamsis has been ranked 8th out of 25 communities for friendliness by Jennifer Cuellar of the travel website Expedia.ca.

The Telegraph-Journal reports Cuellar wrote exercise does wonders for a person’s mood, so she says people take advantage of the numerous trails and parks in the town before ducking into local haunts. Mayor Gary Clarke issued a release saying they know Quispamsis is a warm and welcoming community and it’s gratifying that others recognize it as well.