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Work to dismantle part of a historic downtown Moncton building began this week, almost a year after an engineer’s report said it’s at risk of collapse.
Court order requires stones to be cataloged so structure can be reassembled later
Shane Magee · CBC News
· Posted: Jul 10, 2026 5:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 24 minutes ago
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Workers added tags to the stones of the former St. Bernard’s rectory tower, a step required as part of a court order calling for the tower to be dismantled. (Shane Magee/CBC)
Work to dismantle part of a historic downtown Moncton building began this week, almost a year after an engineer’s report said it’s at risk of collapse.
Workers held aloft by a crane could be seen placing tags on the stones of the tower of the St. Bernard’s rectory tower overlooking the corner of Botsford and Queen streets.
A court order requires stones and other components be tagged and catalogued before the tower is removed, so it can be reassembled in the future.
It’s a welcome sight for a former city councillor and heritage advocate.
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