Author Archives: Tara Clow
Record high jackpot expected for FDA 50/50 draw
Food Depot Alimentaire's 50/50 draw could hit a record this week. It could grow to $1 million by Wednesday. "If it reaches that milestone, then some lucky player with a paid ticket is going to walk aw...
Oct 16, 2023 Nathan Forget / CC
Report finds menopause costing the Canadian economy billions
Unmanaged symptoms of menopause are costing the Canadian economy around $3.5 billion per year, according to a new report from the Menopause Foundation of Canada (MFC). It states women are bearing the ...
Oct 16, 2023 Jernej Furman / CC
Doggy Bathroom a hit on the Dragon's Den
A New Brunswick native helped to impress on Dragon's Den. Co-founder of the Doggy Bathroom David Hbert appeared with the first-ever litter box for small dogs. "So we've been in business since 2019, an...
Oct 16, 2023 (Photo: courtesy of Doggy Bathroom Instagram)
Fire destroys home near Bocabec, N.B.
One person has been displaced after a fire destroyed a home in southwestern New Brunswick. The Canadian Red Cross says the fire happened Saturday morning on Highway 127 near Bocabec. Volunteers assist...
Oct 16, 2023 Dan Zen / CC
Teen dies in car and ATV collision
A 19-year-old man from Oak Haven, has died after a two-vehicle collision in Dufferin. St. Stephen RCMP responded to a report of a collision between a car and an ATV on Route 170 at around 5:40am on Oc...
Oct 15, 2023 (Photo: Courtesy of RCMP NB)
Man arrested after search in Moores Mills area
RCMP have arrested a 26-year-old man, who was the subject of an Alert Ready on October 11. Residents in the St. Stephen area were asked to stay inside and lock their doors on Wednesday after the searc...
Oct 15, 2023 (Photo: Acadia Broadcasting)
High volume of patients at Kent County area hospital
Vitalit Health Network is asking the public not to visit the Stella-Maris-de-Kent Hospital's emergency department this weekend (October 13-16) unless absolutely necessary. This is due to a high volume...
Oct 13, 2023 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
Garden soil testing planned after AIM Recycling fire
Gardeners in the Saint John area are being offered advice following last month's fire at American Iron and Metal. The Department of Health has retained a consultant to do soil sampling from several co...
Oct 13, 2023 Fire crews continue to battle a blaze at American Iron and Metal in Saint John on the afternoon of Sept. 14, 2023. Image: Submitted
Group launches pay equity provincial tour
The New Brunswick Coalition for Pay Equity plans to cross the province on a tour with the theme 'Stand up for your Rights' Rallies are planned in the coming weeks in six communities to raise awareness...
Oct 13, 2023 Lauren Siegert / CC
Stolen vehicles valued at over $150,000 recovered
A total of seven vehicles and a dump trailer have been recovered by Codiac RCMP in the Greater Moncton region. The total value of the recovered vehicles is over $150,000. They were discovered by offic...
Oct 13, 2023 (Photo: Courtesy of RCMP NB)