Author Archives: Tara Clow

Spring arrives, along with mice and other rodents
The scurrying of little feet isn't always a positive thing, especially if it's in your shed. Spring often brings unwanted rodents, especially after a mild winter. Orkin Canada Technical Director Sean ...
Tara Clow Apr 02, 2024 davemhuntphoto / Depositphotos.com

Continued shortage of truck drivers across Canada
Truck drivers are still needed across Canada. "Current estimates are, there are about 25,000 truck driving vacancies across the country," says Chris McKee, Executive Director for the Atlantic Province...
Tara Clow Apr 01, 2024 Yassine Khalfalli / Unsplash

Increased payroll costs concerning for small business, CFIB says
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is raising concerns over minimum wage hikes in Atlantic Canada. The CFIB estimates with these increases payroll costs also went up by $54.5 million acro...
Tara Clow Apr 01, 2024 gwolters / Depositphotos.com

Less patients waiting for hip and knee surgery at Horizon hospitals
The waiting list for hip and knee replacements through Horizon is shrinking. The Health network says it has eliminated the list of patients waiting a year or more at its facilities in New Brunswick. I...
Tara Clow Mar 28, 2024 ImageSupply / Depositphotos.com

$64M Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball ticket claimed
It's the largest lottery prize ever awarded in Atlantic Canadian history. Merel Chiasson of Bas-Caraquet, N.B. picked up his cheque for $64 million on Thursday morning at Atlantic Lottery headquarters...
Tara Clow Mar 28, 2024 Image: Acadia Broadcasting

Missing woman located with help of RCMP dog
A woman is home safe thanks to the help of RCMP dog services and a drone. Concerns were raised on Monday after a woman in her 70s was reported missing from her Moncton home. Her family was worried bec...
Tara Clow Mar 28, 2024 Cpl. Annick Thériault and her Police Service Dog 'Reba'
Image: Submitted by RCMP

Moncton business facing extensive repairs after fire
It could be months before a longtime Moncton restaurant reopens after an electrical fire. Moncton Fire responded to reports of flames coming from the front door of Freddie's Pizza on Mountain Road on ...
Tara Clow Mar 28, 2024 Image: Tara Clow

Man charged after police operation in northern N.B.
Charges have been laid after a police operation in South Tetagouche that lasted more than 14 hours. RCMP was called to a home on Highway 180 on Tuesday morning after a man reportedly barricaded himsel...
Tara Clow Mar 28, 2024 (Photo: Courtesy of RCMP NB)

Prom Pretty searching for a new home
A Riverview woman who provides prom dresses to those in need is looking for a new space. Lara Lavoie created Prom Pretty in 2018. "We give gently used or new prom dresses to graduating students in fin...
Tara Clow Mar 27, 2024 Lara Lavoie Prom Pretty
Image: submitted

Rexton volunteer firefighters back on the job
Rexton volunteer firefighters have returned to the firehouse. A social media post by the Rexton Volunteer Fire Department said it resumed all emergency services in the community at 1 p.m. Wednesday. I...
Tara Clow Mar 27, 2024 Image: Rexton Volunteer Fire Department Facebook page
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