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Lawrence Stiles, a resident of Moncton, reached the significant milestone of 104 years on Friday. Despite not having a specific secret to his longevity, he advises younger generations to “stay out of trouble.” Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, previous birthday celebrations were subdued, prompting his family to request 104 birthday cards from the public to commemorate this special occasion. In a heartwarming response, Stiles received a remarkable 160 cards from near and far, including messages from elementary school students and community members. Expressing his gratitude, Stiles acknowledged the “wonderful” gesture, though he noted that reading through the cards may take some time. His family and friends remain hopeful that he will continue to enjoy good health and be surrounded by love in the years to come.

Sabrina Robichaud, a homeless woman in Moncton, has created a mural to memorialize over 100 homeless people who have died in the past four years. The mural is located on private property across the street from the Humanity Project, a non-profit that serves meals and provides other services for those in need. It has become a collaborative effort, with other homeless people drawing on the wall or leaving messages. Some have even left messages detailing their whereabouts so no one worries that they may have died. The mural has been praised by advocates for the homeless population, who say it shows respect and love to those who have passed.