Author Archives: Tara Clow
'Real sense of community' for annual Turkey Drive tradition
The Sue Stultz and Moncton Firefighters Turkey Drive fell short on its goal this year, but they say it was a still a big success. "We still have over 2000 families that are going to benefit and will h...
Dec 07, 2023 (Photo: Acadia Broadcasting)
More grocery price hikes expected for 2024
Grocery prices will continue to rise in 2024, but the sticker shock isn't expected to be as bad as in the current year. The 14th edition of Canada's Food Price report is a collaboration between resear...
Dec 07, 2023 r. nial bradshaw / CC
Saint John mayor responds to report on AIM fire
The mayor of Saint John hopes appropriate action will now be taken after the release of a final report into the Sept. 14 fire at American Iron and Metal. A joint task force made up of representatives ...
Dec 07, 2023 Donna Reardon is the mayor of Saint John. Image: Facebook/Mayor Donna Reardon
St. Stephen state of emergency cancelled by province
No state of emergency exists and none existed when St. Stephen Council declared one on Monday, according to the public safety minister. In a letter to Mayor Allan MacEachern on Wednesday, Kris Austin ...
Dec 07, 2023 Nicolas Raymond / CC
Police look for information after alleged road rage incident
Saint John Police want to hear from witnesses of an alleged road rage incident. A speeding older model blue Dodge Caravan was reportedly spotted at around 12:16 p.m. on Tuesday. It was seen on Route 1...
Dec 06, 2023 A Saint John Police Force car. Image: Brad Perry
Moncton man sentenced for drug and firearm related charges
A 39-year-old Moncton man will spend six years in prison after an investigation into shots fired on Weldon Street. Ryan Michael Shanks was sentenced last month after pleading guilty to 21 charges incl...
Dec 06, 2023 Image: Tara Clow
Who were the Greater Moncton Santa Claus parade winners?
Judges were tasked with choosing the top entries for this year's Royale Greater Moncton Santa Claus parade, and the awards have now been handed out. There were around 50 entries for this year's parade...
Dec 06, 2023 (Photo: submitted)
Somerset Street reduced to one lane
A watermain break has reduced Somerset Street to one lane. The City says all northbound traffic heading towards Millidgeville will be detoured onto Rope Walk Road to Millidge Avenue during constructio...
Dec 06, 2023 CodyJung / CC
Schools closed in St. Stephen due to power outages
Power outages have forced the closure of two schools in St. Stephen. St. Stephen Elementary and St. Stephen Middle schools are closed today due to power outages. St. Stephen Education Centre Office is...
Dec 06, 2023 Jannes Pockele / CC
Man rescued from dumpster in Moncton
An incident involving a man found in a garbage dumpster could have been a lot worse. Moncton Fire Chief Conrad Landry says it happened on Wednesday morning. "When the company arrived, they actually du...
Dec 01, 2023 Bill Smith / CC