Rebekah Houter

Journalist

Rebekah Houter is a reporter based out of CBC Fredericton. You can send story ideas and tips to [email protected].

Latest from Rebekah Houter

The Green Pig rebuilds, 2 years after fire tore through popular Salisbury market

The Green Pig Country Market in Salisbury is ready to open its new space on Friday and it is double the size of the previous building, which was destroyed by fire.

Bathurst beach project helps stabilize erosion and protect endangered swallows

A living shore project in Bathurst done in May 2024 is being called a success as endangered bank swallows building their homes on a shoreline no longer eroding.

New insurance will protect N.B. cattle producers from price fluctuations

For eight years, Trevor Welch pushed for a change that would give cattle producers in New Brunswick more financial stability in the beef market. Now his efforts are paying off.

Fight is on to stop spread of invasive zebra mussels in St. John River

Clarissa Hoffman and Kristen Elton of the New Brunswick Invasive Species Council aren't about to let something smaller than a pistachio ruin a treasured ecosystem. They're working to stop the spread of zebra mussels in the St. John River watershed.

The mystery of the lost painting and how a phone call from New Brunswick solved the case

A random phone call from an art-lover in New Brunswick was all it took to finally solve the mystery of a missing painting for Julia Veenstra.

Riverview swimmer to make Olympic debut, Moncton Paralympian competes for 3rd time

Danielle Dorris qualified for her first Paralympics at the age of 13 and is going back for her 3rd time. Brooklyn Douthwright is excited to make her Olympic debut.

Habitat for Humanity in Miramichi ready to welcome families home

Two new homes in Miramichi from Habitat for Humanity will see families move in mid-June. This is a first for the city and the CEO of the non-profit says there are more homes being built across the province.

Cidery at Fredericton's historic Neill Farm to open this summer, housing also going up

The 184-year-old Neill Farm was bought by Red Rover Cider in 2021 and was approved as an agricultural eco-tourism site. Owners Adam Clawson and Nicola Mason have plans to open this summer after extensive repair work and updates.

Spring storm could bring up to 30 cm of heavy snow and rain mix

The storm system could dump up to 10-25 cm of wet snow over the coming days with up to 30 centimetres in the northeast areas of New Brunswick, leading to possible power outages.

N.B. speed skaters at international event are proud of where they came from

Rikki Doak still gets nervous before a race, but the Fredericton speed skater has a simple way to "get in the zone" before she competes in front of a sold-out stadium in Rotterdam, Netherlands — she will put in her headphones and listen to a mix of rock 'n' roll, and Taylor Swift.