Author Archives: Tara Clow
Solar eclipse an exciting family event: town councillor
A Riverview councillor at large expects many will be taking a vacation day on April 8, the day of the total solar eclipse. Heath Johnson says he knew 20 years ago this was coming. "I've been intereste...
Feb 20, 2024 BiblioArchives / LibraryArchives / CC
Nasal spray recalled due to possible bacterial contamination
If you have recently been prescribed a nasal spray to treat allergies or sinusitis, check to see if it is included in a Health Canada recall. Two lots of the 50 microgram bottle of APO-Mometasone nasa...
Feb 20, 2024 (Photo: Courtesy of Health Canada)
YQM pandemic recovery going well
Pandemic recovery is positive for the Greater Moncton Romo Leblanc International Airport. Spokesperson Sheila Lagac says YQM's year-over-year passenger numbers were up 28 per cent in 2023. "YQM welcom...
Feb 16, 2024 Tino Rossini / CC
Input needed for downtown Moncton strategic plan
What are your thoughts about Moncton's downtown? An online survey has been created by Downtown Moncton Centreville (DMCI) Inc. as a part of the development of a new strategic plan. DMCI Inc. is lookin...
Feb 15, 2024 (Photo: Acadia Broadcasting)
Saint John Transit reviewing safety protocols after fatal crash
Saint John Transit says it will be reviewing its safety protocols and training programs following a fatal collision. A 71-year-old woman died after being struck by a bus at MacLaren Boulevard and Itty...
Feb 14, 2024 One of the buses in the Saint John Transit fleet. Image: staff photo
Faded Views Barbershop: clean cuts, close shaves, great conversation
Barber shops have been around for centuries, evolving into a place to go for a good clean shave and haircut. Colton Keirstead, owner of Faded Views Barbership, opened in Riverview just over a year ago...
Feb 14, 2024 (Photo: Courtesy of Town of Riverview)
Fatal collision involving Saint John Transit bus
Police say a 71-year-old woman has died after being struck by a Saint John Transit bus. Saint John police say it happened around 6:15 p.m. Tuesday at MacLaren Boulevard and Itty Bitty Way. The victim,...
Feb 14, 2024 A Saint John Police Force car. Image: Brad Perry
10 new diesel buses for Moncton, Riverview, Dieppe
Greater Moncton is getting 10 new 40-foot diesel Codiac Transpo buses. The $7.2-million purchase was recently approved by Moncton City Council. Five urban transit buses from NovaBus for Dieppe at a to...
Feb 13, 2024
Riverview Town Council changes meeting date due to eclipse
Riverview Town Council has voted to move its April 8 meeting and public hearing to the following night due to the solar eclipse. Motions to make the changes were introduced by Councillor at Large Heat...
Feb 13, 2024 Riverview Councillor at Large Heath Johnson
(Photo: Courtesy of Riverview Town Council)
Helping those in need with a hot lunch
The Karing Kitchen provides hot lunches to up to 100 people in need each day. It is run out of the basement of St. John's United Church in Moncton. The Karing Kitchen was founded in 1983 by five area ...
Feb 13, 2024 (Photo: Courtesy of Karing Kitchen)