Author Archives: Tara Clow
Large barn fire in Dieppe
A large barn in Dieppe and its contents have been significantly damaged by fire. Dieppe Fire Chief Marc Cormier says someone on the Melanson Road property noticed the flames at around 8 pm Wednesday a...
Apr 25, 2024 Image: Tara Clow
UPDATE: RCMP investigate social media post containing school threats
RCMP quickly got involved after a concerning Instagram post about Riverview Middle School. Staff Sergeant Jonathan White told Riverview Town Council during a Committee of the Whole meeting this week, ...
Apr 25, 2024 RCMP Staff Sergeant Jonathan White
Image: Riverview Town Council web feed
Bear cub spotted on Dobson Trail
The first bear cub sighting of the season for the Town of Riverview. They reported yesterday on social media that the cub was spotted on the Dobson Trail on Tuesday night near the firepit. Their advic...
Apr 25, 2024 SURZet / Depositphotos.com
Riverview not immune to wildfires, says Fire and Rescue
Riverview Fire and Rescue is raising awareness of the dangers of wildfires. Chief Robin True says in 2023, more than 200 communities in Canada were evacuated "We know that there was an unprecedented w...
Apr 24, 2024 Image: Tara Clow
Man caught on video trying to access Riverview residences
Codiac RCMP is investigating after a man reportedly tried to gain access to several households in Riverview. Staff Sergeant Jonathan White informed town councillors about the reported April 22 inciden...
Apr 24, 2024 Paul Townley
Fire damages inside of Dieppe restaurant
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of a fire on St. Laurent Street in Dieppe. Platoon Chief Denis Roberge says the fire in the restaurant started at around 7 a.m. Wednesday. Roberge s...
Apr 24, 2024 Image: Courtesy of Codiac Response (Nick Poirier)
Robotic assisted surgery program reducing risks
Vitalit Health Network is applauding a newly added robotic-assisted surgery program. Its first year at the George Dumont Hospital has enabled 322 patients to undergo minimally invasive surgery without...
Apr 24, 2024 Image: submitted by Vitalite Health Network
Fire damages home in Quispamsis
A home in Quispamsis has been extensively damaged by fire. A neighbour on Sleepy Hollow Lane reported the fire just before 3 p.m. Tuesday. The Kennebecasis Valley Fire Department was on the scene with...
Apr 24, 2024 Image: Courtesy of Kennebecasis Valley Fire Department
NB Lung applauds federal tax increases on cigarettes and vaping
NB Lung says tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of disease and death in Canada. "In Canada, it actually kills about 46,000 Canadians every year," says President and CEO Melanie Langille. The...
Apr 23, 2024 Rangizzz / Depositphotos.com
Horizon Health Network names permanent President and CEO
Horizon Health Network has named its President and CEO of the regional health authority. After a search led by a national executive firm Odgers Berndtson, Margaret Melanson has been named to the role ...
Apr 23, 2024 President and CEO of Horizon Health Network, Margaret Melanson (Image: submitted by Horizon Health Network)