Author Archives: Tara Clow
Coroner's Inquest Makes Recommendations For Inmates Safety
A long list of recommendations to improve the safety of inmates in the province's correctional facilities. This was the outcome of a coroner's inquest into the death of Derek James Whalen. He died acc...
Oct 26, 2022
Rally For Language Rights Held In Fredericton
As the Higgs government delivered its Throne speech on Tuesday afternoon, more than 300 people rallied outside for Acadian and Indigenous language rights. The group included members of the Acadian and...
Oct 26, 2022 (Photo: submitted)
Fix Current Concerns Before French Immersion, NBTA Says
The New Brunswick Teachers' Association is concerned about the future of French immersion. Program changes originally planned for 2024 have been moved ahead by a year. President Connie Keating says th...
Oct 25, 2022 Connie Keating is president of the New Brunswick Teachers' Association. Image: Submitted
$55 Million Investment In Trans Canada Trail
Funds to maintain, enhance and expand the longest trail in the country. The federal government is investing $55, 000 million for the $28, 000 kilometre Trans Canada Trail. This investment will be made...
Oct 25, 2022 Richard Eriksson / CC
Dieppe To Host 44th Jeux de L'Acadie Finals In 2025
A multi-sports competition for Francophone youth will be held in Dieppe in 2025. A bid to host the 44th finals of the Jeux de l'Acadie was made back in September. Over the weekend at the annual genera...
Oct 24, 2022 keithminer / CC
Contractors Express Concerns Over Enhanced Energy Savings Program
A low-income energy savings program was the focus of meetings held on Monday in Moncton. The program offers free mini-split heat pumps along with installation to qualified homeowners. Several contract...
Oct 24, 2022 Phyxter Home Services / CC
UPDATE: Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash In Salisbury
A 43-year-old man from Lakeville Westmorland is dead after a crash on Fredericton Road in Salisbury. Fire Chief Brad MacLeod says they received a call from Ambulance New Brunswick at around 4:55 a.m. ...
Oct 22, 2022 (Photo: courtesy of Salisbury Fire)
Diesel, Furnace Oil Prices Dip In N.B.
More price changes for those using diesel and heating oil. The Energy and Utilities Board invoked its interrupter clause overnight. Diesel dropped by 8.7 cents a litre to a maximum of $2.349 Furnace o...
Oct 22, 2022 Bill Smith / CC
Winning Maxmillions Ticket Bought In Woodstock
If you purchased a Lotto MAX ticket in Woodstock, New Brunswick for Friday night's draw, you should check your numbers. There's a $1 million winning ticket for the October 21st Maxmillions draw. It ma...
Oct 22, 2022 rick / CC
YQM Country Fest Returning To Dieppe, N.B.
It's official: Another YQM Country Fest will be held in 2023 in Dieppe, N.B. Promoter Sam Bourgeois made the announcement Friday morning, along with naming four of the main acts for the upcoming show....
Oct 21, 2022 (Photo: Country Fest Facebook)