Author Archives: Tara Clow
N.B. premier continues to call for cancellation of carbon tax increase
New Brunswick's premier is again speaking out about the carbon tax increase. Blaine Higgs has requested the opportunity to speak before the federal Finance Committee this week, to make the case as to ...
Mar 26, 2024 NB Premier Blaine Higgs (Image: Zoom)
More than $430M for N.B. health care
Federal Health Minister Mark Holland announced two bilateral agreements on Tuesday that will see more than $430 million invested to improve healthcare access and services in New Brunswick. In the firs...
Mar 26, 2024 Seated, from left: Health Minister Bruce Fitch; and federal Health Minister Mark Holland. Standing, from left: Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor; Sherry Wilson, minister responsible for addictions and mental health services; federal Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc; and Kathy Bockus, minister responsible for seniors. Image: Courtesy of Government of New Brunswick
Beaverbrook School closed for the day
An email notification was sent to parents Tuesday morning to inform them Beaverbrook School was closing for the day. According to the email, the facility closed due to a paint odour. A letter from Ang...
Mar 26, 2024 v-strelok / Depositphotos.com
A pet bunny is not the best Easter gift
A fluffy live bunny might not be the best choice if you're looking for the perfect Easter gift. "We can't deny that bunnies are adorable and can make good pets. But the care and the time they need, un...
Mar 25, 2024 Image: submitted by New Brunswick Invasive Species Council
Increased safety with new training, trucking association says
New mandatory transport truck training goes into effect in the province next week. It will adopt training standards consistent with the National Safety Code, ensuring truckers receive the same instruc...
Mar 25, 2024 Pixelci / Depositphotos.com
Three local businesses damaged due to fire
A Mountain Road business has been damaged by fire. The blaze at Freddie's Pizza was reported at around 2:15 pm Sunday. Acting Platoon Chief for Moncton Fire Captain Serge Boudreau says flames could be...
Mar 25, 2024 Image: Tara Clow
Dangerous driving leads to 2 arrests
A vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Route 1 has led to two arrests. Saint John police said it happened in the east end of the city last Thursday. Police said they also received a call stat...
Mar 25, 2024 A Saint John Police Force cruiser is pictured in this file photo. Image: Aaron Sousa
Busy weekend of weather in N.B.
It was a rough weekend weather-wise for parts of the province. Heavy rain, freezing rain and snow made travel very tricky, especially in the central and northern regions. Charlotte County got around 8...
Mar 25, 2024 Deb Nystrom / CC
Overnight parking ban in Zone 1 for March 23
With the impending weather, the City of Moncton has implemented its overnight parking ban. Until further notice, on-street parking is not permitted in Zone 1 between midnight and 7 am on March 23. The...
Mar 23, 2024
Teen dies in Campobello Island crash
A tragic crash on Campobello Island. St. Stephen RCMP responded at around 11:20 Friday night to a single-vehicle collision on Highway 774 in Wilson's Beach. A 17-year-old passenger died at the scene o...
Mar 23, 2024 (Photo: Courtesy of RCMP NB)