Author Archives: Tara Clow
Canadian grocers to face more questions about high food prices
Concerns remain about high food prices. The NDP is calling for Canada's major grocery chain CEOs to explain why. "Everyone should be able to afford nutritious food to feed their families, but with foo...
Oct 24, 2023 U.S. Department of Agriculture
Stephen Gouzoules named as new Riverview Councillor At Large
A new Councillor at Large has been chosen for Riverview. Residents cast their ballots in a by-election yesterday. There were four names on the ballot. Stephen Gouzoules was the winner with 777 votes. ...
Oct 24, 2023 (Photo: submitted)
Iker, the Justice Facility dog, joins Courage Centre team
Another trained Justice Facility dog for a southeastern New Brunswick crisis centre. Iker, who is a 19-month-old black lab golden cross, has joined the Beausejour Family Crisis Resource Centre. The Ju...
Oct 23, 2023 (Photo: submitted)
Rainbow crosswalks in Memramcook vandalized
Vandalism in Memramcook has shocked Village officials and residents. The rainbow crosswalks were damaged last week. Police were immediately notified and an investigation is underway. "The Village de M...
Oct 23, 2023 (Photo: submitted)
Annual Legs for Literacy event set for this weekend
Lacing up for literacy - that's what around 1,500 runners and walkers will do this weekend in downtown Moncton. It is the second in-person Legs for Literacy event since COVID that will see participant...
Oct 20, 2023 Danielle Walquist Lynch / CC
St. Stephen Chase the Ace tops $1 million
The jackpot in the Chase the Ace in St. Stephen and Charlotte County continues to grow. The chosen card on Thursday night was the ace of hearts, not spades. Next week's jackpot will be worth more than...
Oct 20, 2023 Brett Jordan / CC
YQM Country Fest reveals two more headliners
Two more headliners for the 2024 YQM Country Fest in Dieppe. They are Bailey Zimmerman and Jason Aldean. This will be their first performance ever in Atlantic Canada. Promoter Sam Bourgeois says they ...
Oct 20, 2023 Image: Submitted/YQM Country Fest
N.B. gas prices dip for the fourth week in a row
Four weeks of decreases for gas prices in New Brunswick. The Energy and Utilities Board made its adjustments overnight. The maximum for regular self-serve fell three cents a litre to 164.2. Diesel is ...
Oct 20, 2023
Anglophone East DEC stresses no Policy 713 changes
The Anglophone East District Education Council is standing tall on Policy 713. Member Ian Hebblethwaite says they recently received a letter from Education Minister Bill Hogan regarding changes. "We h...
Oct 18, 2023 (Photo: Anglophone East DEC Facebook)
New General Manager of Business Operations for Moncton Wildcats
A new General Manager of Business Operations for the Moncton Wildcats. Natasha Ostaff started in the role just before the hockey season began. "Natasha has been very involved in the community in Great...
Oct 18, 2023 (Photo: Courtesy of Moncton Wildcats)