Author Archives: Tara Clow
N.B. youth recognized for drone that helps save lives
Sixteen outstanding youth from across Canada will be recognized by the Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) during Canadian Innovation Week (May 13-17) for their problem-solving projects The honourees, aged 1...
May 10, 2024 Image: Courtesy of Ingeniousplus.ca
Dentistry recruitment strategy needed for N.B.
According to the New Brunswick Dental Society, the province could face a shortage of dental specialists in the coming years. Executive Director Paul Blanchard says we currently have around 365 license...
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Dips for N.B. fuel this week
Prepare to pay less for fuel this week. If you need diesel, prices are down 5.2 cents to a max of $1.74 per litre. Regular self-serve dipped six cents a litre to a max of $1.75 per litre. Furnace oil ...
May 10, 2024
Portables won't alleviate MHS overcrowding concerns, PSSC says
Concerns from Moncton High parents over the addition of more portables. Over 1600 students are enrolled at the school, with a capacity of 1230. Parent School Support Committee member Susie MacDow says...
May 09, 2024 portables at Moncton High School
Image: submitted by Susie MacDow
Fun, magic and mayhem in RHS production of 'Puffs'
It's described as a story for anyone who was never destined to save the world. The Riverview High School Drama Club presents its production of 'Puffs' from Friday, May 9 through Sunday, May 11. "It ha...
May 09, 2024 Image: submitted by Riverview High School
N.B. physicians group wants fracking banned
Letters have been sent to New Brunswick's premier and all MLAs calling for a permanent ban on shale gas production. The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment is sounding the alarm on ...
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Walk So Kids Can Talk has record-breaking year
Record-breaking numbers in support of the kids. The 23rd annual Walk So Kids Can Talk event was held in 17 communities across Canada on Sunday. More than $3.7 million was raised to support Kids Help P...
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SiRT investigating 2022 incident involving Bathurst police
An investigation is underway after a man was hurt during an arrest by the Bathurst Police Force. In July 2022, officers responded to reports of an individual in distress at a home. An altercation brok...
May 09, 2024 Image: Bathurst Police Force
Psychiatrists relieved with delay for forced rehab
The province has delayed plans for forced treatment of those with severe substance use disorders. Despite concerns from the New Brunswick Psychiatrists Association, the Higgs government was expected t...
May 08, 2024 yacobchuk1 / Depositphotos.com
Dramafest 2024 underway in Fredericton
Creative minds have come together in Fredericton. Over 1,000 middle and high school students are gathered at St. Thomas University for Dramafest 2024. It's the largest single-site provincial drama fes...
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