Author Archives: Tara Clow
New tool assists families if a fire breaks out
A new tool will teach families how to react when there is a fire in their home. Three mobile fire prevention trailers, designed as a kitchen and a bedroom will allow families an opportunity for a hand...
Oct 10, 2023 (Photo: courtesy of GNB social media)
Registration underway for 2023 Greater Moncton Santa Claus parade
No snow on the ground yet, but preparations are underway for next month's Royale Greater Moncton Santa Claus parade. The deadline to register your group or business is November 14th. This year's theme...
Oct 10, 2023 (Photo: submitted)
Excitement building for NCAA Atlantic Slam
Just over a month to go before college basketball takes over downtown Moncton. For the first time ever the NCAA comes to Atlantic Canada. Atlantic Slam will be held from November 16 to 19 at the Aveni...
Oct 10, 2023 (Photo: City of Moncton)
Open Houses to be held for Fire Prevention Week
As a part of Fire Prevention Week from October 9 to 14, three open houses will be held at fire stations in the Tri-Communities. They'll all be held on October 14th. In the Town of Riverview, it'll be ...
Oct 10, 2023 D4E / CC
More money for Enhanced Energy Savings Program
An additional $30 million is being invested in the Enhanced Energy Savings Program The provincial government says this will assist more homeowners and renters in making their homes more energy efficie...
Oct 10, 2023 Ryan McFarland / CC
Study cites high costs to switch from RCMP to municipal police force
A policing study report suggests Greater Moncton should stick with the RCMP. The study was launched two years ago by Perivale + Taylor and Cornerstone Consulting. One of the recommendations revealed s...
Oct 06, 2023 (Photo: Acadia Broadcasting)
Former medical call dispatch process restored in Memramcook
Ambulance New Brunswick is returning to its former dispatching process for medical calls. This follows a review by the Department of Health in consultation with ANB's Provincial Medical Director. In J...
Oct 06, 2023 Scary Side of Earth / CC
Rain and wind expected in N.B. for the weekend
The warnings of heavy rain and winds continue, but Environment Canada has decreased amounts. Special weather statements remain in effect in New Brunswick. Up to 80 kilometres an hour winds over expose...
Oct 06, 2023 Mikey / CC
Official name given to bridge between Moncton and Riverview
The causeway over the Petitcodioac River between Moncton and Riverview officially has a name. It honours late senator and former MLA Brenda Robertson and will be known as the Honourable Brenda Roberst...
Oct 06, 2023 Image: Tara Clow
N.B. gas prices drop, cost of diesel up
Ups and downs for gas prices this week. The maximum cost for regular self-serve is down 6.7 cents a litre to 176.1. This after the Energy and Utilities Board made its weekly price adjustments overnigh...
Oct 06, 2023 Tony Webster / CC