Latest news with #Doaktown
CTV News
11-07-2025
- General
- CTV News
‘An amazing encounter': N.B. man rescues moose tangled in tree branches
A New Brunswick man helped free a stuck moose near Doaktown Wednesday and the incident was caught on camera. A very Canadian moment involving a moose was caught on camera in New Brunswick this week. A video sent to CTV Atlantic shows Jared Munn rescuing a young moose near Doaktown Wednesday. Munn says he works in carpentry and his co-worker accidently scared the animal. '(He) went to put trash in the dumpster and as he was heading towards it a moose was standing on the hill. The moose became startled and as it tried to turn and run it fell down the side hill. The side hill had just been cut and the moose ended up getting caught under the trees and couldn't get back up,' he said. Munn then began the back-breaking work of setting it free. After cutting and moving all the heavy branches, Munn had to employ a gentle tap with a stick to convince the moose to move on. N.B. moose rescue Jared Munn helped free a stuck moose near Doaktown, N.B., on July 9, 2025. (Source: Facebook/Keegan Burke) The full video was posted to Facebook with the caption: 'Tell me you're from Canada without telling me you're from Canada. What a crazy morning.' The moose was last spotted meandering into the water, looking no worse for wear. 'It was an amazing encounter for sure, we were happy it was a success and that the moose was all right,' Munn said. 'He stayed close by in the river for a while after. It's not everyday you show up to work and end up saving a moose!' With files from CTV Atlantic's Bruce Frisko and Suzette Belliveau. For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
CTV News
27-06-2025
- CTV News
New Brunswick Day official celebrations to be held in Doaktown
New Brunswick's provincial flag flies on a flag pole in Ottawa, Monday July 6, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld The official New Brunswick Day celebrations will take place in Doaktown on Aug. 4 this year. 'New Brunswick Day is our chance to celebrate the very best of our province: our people, our culture and accomplishments,' said Premier Susan Holt. Doaktown is named after the Doak family who emigrated from Ayrshire, Scotland, in the 19th century to the upper Southwest Miramichi River valley. Premier Holt said the village is famous for its hospitality, relaxed pace of life and salmon fishing along the Miramichi River. 'I invite all New Brunswickers to join us by the river to enjoy the hospitality of our residents and take part in family-friendly activities set against the beautiful backdrop of the majestic Miramichi River,' said Doaktown Mayor Arthur O'Donnell. The village is home to two museums: the Doak Provincial Heritage Site and the Atlantic Salmon Museum. The longest suspension footbridge in New Brunswick, the Priceville Footbridge, and the province's oldest covered bridge, the Nelson Hollow Bridge, are also nearby. 'This year, Doak House proudly celebrates its 200th anniversary, a testament to the rich history that defines the Doaktown region,' said Tourism, Heritage and Culture Minister Isabelle Thériault. 'New Brunswick Day provides the perfect opportunity to honour what makes our province truly unique.' The host community for the official New Brunswick Day celebrations can apply for funding of up to $30,000 to support the event, a news release from the province read. More details about the celebrations will be announced in the coming weeks. For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
