Author Archives: Tara Clow

N.B. cabinet minister quits, another won't reoffer
A Progressive Conservative minister has quit cabinet and another has announced he will not reoffer in the upcoming election. "As we enter an election year, I have reached the difficult decision to not...
Tara Clow Feb 02, 2024 (Photo: Courtesy of Government of New Brunswick)

N.B. gas prices up this week
Another increase for motorists this week. The Energy and Utilities Board set its weekly prices overnight. The maximum cost for regular self-serve gas rose one cent. Diesel users are paying 3.9 cents m...
Tara Clow Feb 02, 2024 Mark Morgan / CC

UPDATE: It's Groundhog Day!
Are we in for another 6 weeks of winter or an early spring? Nova's Scotia's Shubenacadie Sam has made its prediction. Groundhog Day is a tradition every February 2. Shubenacadie Sam in Nova Scotia was...
Tara Clow Feb 02, 2024 slgckgc / CC

Feedback sought for 2024-25 N.B. budget
Pre-budget consultations for 2024-25 are underway and the province wants to hear from you. New Brunswickers are invited to provide their feedback on how their tax dollars are spent. "I would encourage...
Tara Clow Feb 01, 2024 Got Credit / CC

CAA making recommendations to avoid vehicle thefts
Rising auto theft rates across Canada cost the insurance industry about 1.2 billion dollars in claims in 2022. CAA spokesperson Elliott Silverstein says that figure is expected to rise in 2023, "What ...
Tara Clow Feb 01, 2024 CAA Insurance Company Addresses Escalating Auto Theft Crisis Across Canada (CNW Group/CAA Insurance Company)

Dragons pitch pays off for N.B. business
Going before the Dragons' Den has paid off for a Moncton business. Sum Good founders, April Glavine and Matt Pennell made their pitch last week. The product is a fresh fruit electrolyte freezie. RELAT...
Tara Clow Jan 31, 2024 (Photo: Courtesy of Sum Good)

Riverview Winter Carnival planned February 2 to 11
The Town of Riverview is looking to warm things during its 49th annual Winter Carnival from Feb. 2 to 11. "We have a lot of exciting things happening this year. There are over 40 events that are organ...
Tara Clow Jan 31, 2024 (Photo: submitted by Town of Riverview)

Incoming CEO inspired by Greater Moncton Chamber success
The new Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton CEO will officially move into her new role on March 11. Nadine Fullarton has more than sixteen years of experience in the non-profit industry associatio...
Tara Clow Jan 31, 2024 Nadine Fullarton. Image: Submitted/Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton

Chefs Plate ranks best poutine provinces
Canadians love their cheese curds, gravy, and fries. Chefs Plate set out to find the best province for poutine. New Brunswick topped the list. Nova Scotia ranked fifth and Ontario placed second last. ...
Tara Clow Jan 31, 2024 Joey deVilla / CC

Fredericton police seek more information on synagogue damage
More information is still needed after a downtown Fredericton synagogue was vandalized. Fredericton police hope the public will come forward with tips that will help them find those responsible. They ...
Tara Clow Jan 31, 2024 A Fredericton Police Force vehicle is seen in this file photo. Image: Aaron Sousa
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