The One World Collective Fredericton As a provincial capital, its economy is inextricably tied to the fortunes of the public sector; however, the city also contains a growing IT and commercial sector. The city has the highest percentage of residents with a post-secondary education in the province and one of the highest per capita incomes.[citation needed] Fredericton has been evaluated favourably in recent years for its competitive quality of life and potential for business development. History[edit] The area of the present-day City of Fredericton was first used for seasonal farming by the Mi'kmaq and Maliseet peoples. French colony[edit] Siege of Fort Nashwaak (1696)[edit] After Villebon's death in 1700 and a devastating flood, the fort was abandoned. Raid on Ste. The British captured Ste. A 1762 settlement attempt by the British was unsuccessful due to the hostility of local Acadian and Aboriginal populations. The flag of Fredericton. British colony[edit] In 1783, United Empire Loyalists settled in Ste. Neighbourhoods[edit]
The eyes of a creature Forget about BeetleCam and other devices. A British photographer risked his life as he captured these wildlife shots. Jonathan Griffiths held his camera just inches away from tigers, bears and cougars as he took the pictures. (Jonathan Griffiths/Solent) The 32-year-old endured minus 40 degree Celsius temperatures at a Canadian wildlife breeding reserve as he gained the trust of each animal over two or three days. He enticed them with meat – mainly chicken – to photograph them close-up in his 15-month project. ..and in another shot a tiger left condensation on his lens with its breath. The currency trader flew to Canada, where he stayed in a lodge by a wildlife breeding reserve. Jonathan said: “At first I was quite nervous being so close to the animals as I did not know what to expect and they are wild… (Jonathan Griffiths/Solent) My family think I’m a bit nuts and worry about the consequences if something went wrong. Two Brown bears roar at the camera. A Siberian tiger bares its teeth.
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Best Places to Retire in Canada: Fredericton, New Brunswick - Retire WOW Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Once home to Maliseet and Mic Mac Indians and European settlers and later revived by loyalists fleeing the American Revolution, Fredericton became an important British military base. Fredericton, New Brunswick has since evolved into a moderately affluent, sophisticated small city and the administrative, educational and cultural capital of New Brunswick, making it one of the best places to retire in Canada. Landscape: Fredericton is located at a lovely site astride the St. Climate: Fredericton has four distinct seasons with ample precipitation. Quality of Life: Excellent. Housing: Fredericton has a good supply of housing and prices are incredibly low by Canadian and American standards. Goods and Services: Goods and services are priced a little above Canadian norms but are 10% to 20% below U.S. averages. Retail Services: Downtown Fredericton is a vital retailing center. Work and Volunteer Activities: Part-time work is generally available.
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