Author Archives: Tara Clow
Total solar eclipse attracts thousands to N.B.
Thousands travelled from across the Maritimes to New Brunswick to experience something they may never see again, a total solar eclipse. Solar eclipse glasses were in demand as thousands of people line...
Apr 09, 2024 Eclipse April 2024
Image: courtesy of Skye Dominix
Moncton sign company expanding workforce
The provincial government is recognizing a Moncton-based sign manufacturer. Hansen Signs was founded in 1979 and has become one of the largest sign companies in Canada. Opportunities New Brunswick is ...
Apr 08, 2024 From left: Labour Minister Greg Turner, who is also minister responsible for Opportunities NB, and Nick Hansen, president and CEO of Hansen Signs. Image: Government of New Brunswick
Prime Minister not backing down from carbon tax increase
The prime minister is firing back at requests from some premiers to hold a first ministers' meeting to talk about the carbon tax. Justin Trudeau says a conference was already held on the environment a...
Apr 08, 2024 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Image: CPAC April 2024
U de M tuition to rise
Students attending l'Universit de Moncton in the fall will be paying more. The university's board of governors approved a three per cent increase in tuition on Saturday. They also approved the budget ...
Apr 08, 2024 Pakhnyushchyy / Depositphotos.com
Board of directors members needed for DMCI
Downtown Moncton Centreville Inc. is adding members to its board of directors. Business and property owners or those who work in the Downtown Moncton Business Improvement Area downtown will be conside...
Apr 08, 2024 DMCI Image: Courtesy of Downtown Moncton Centreville INc.
Dieppe begins annual water distribution flushing today
Flushing of the water distribution system in Dieppe will begin Monday. It will continue on weekdays until it is completed. Residents may notice a slight decrease in water pressure. If you experience d...
Apr 08, 2024 Andres Siimon / Unsplash
CSC confirms death and assault in N.B.
The Correctional Service of Canada has confirmed the death of an inmate at the Shepody Health Centre in New Brunswick. The individual died on March 30. "The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) takes ...
Apr 05, 2024 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
N.B. man sentenced for drug smuggling
A commercial transport truck driver will serve prison time for trying to smuggle drugs into Canada. Gerry Crawley of New Brunswick has been sentenced to nine years in prison. In March 2021, Crawley wa...
Apr 05, 2024 Canada Border Services Agency. Image: CBSA Facebook
Billy Idol to play Avenir Centre in August
Another concert announcement for the Avenir Centre, this one for the 80's music fans. Billy Idol will play in Moncton on August 21, 2024. The rocker is known for hits including Mony Mony, White Weddin...
Apr 05, 2024 Avenir Centre in Moncton. Image: Tara Clow
Bruce Fitch will not reoffer in upcoming provincial election
Longtime Progressive Conservative MLA Bruce Fitch will not run again in the upcoming New Brunswick election. The current Minister of Health and Riverview MLA released a statement on Friday morning. "A...
Apr 05, 2024 New Brunswick Health Minister Bruce Fitch Image: Zoom March 2024