Author Archives: Tara Clow
Warning from police on the dangers of PMFs
A warning from RCMP on the dangers of privately made firearms (PMFs) including 3D printed firearms. Since January 2023, the New Brunswick RCMP has laid charges in multiple files involving seized 3D pr...
Sep 19, 2023 (Photo: submitted by RCMP)
Train to become a lifeguard in New Brunswick
Pools across the province are struggling to find lifeguards. Training was paused during the pandemic, and centres are still trying to get caught up. Colin Munro has been a lifeguard at the Pat Crossma...
Sep 18, 2023 Image: Tara Clow
Duck and Run to be held in Sackville to support wetlands
A new event in Sackville will help to raise funds for wetlands. Spokesperson Jamie Young says it's called the Duck and Run, "It's a national fun run that is to raise money and awareness for Ducks Unli...
Sep 18, 2023 (Photo: courtesy of Ducks Unlimited)
Sackville Hospital emergency department closed Monday
Staffing shortages have forced the closure of the emergency department at Sackville Memorial Hospital on Monday. Horizon Health Network says virtual health care appointments are available through eVis...
Sep 18, 2023 The Sackville Memorial Hospital. Image: Submitted/Horizon Health Network
All power outages should be restored Monday: NB Power
Good news for those still without power after post-tropical storm Lee moved through. NB Power said it anticipates having power restored to all customers by Monday night. Fewer than 400 homes and busin...
Sep 18, 2023 Derek Gavey / CC
NBCNHU disappointed with government's latest offer
Nursing home workers have filed for conciliation in negotiations with the provincial government. This comes following the latest wage offer to the New Brunswick Council of Nursing Home Unions. Preside...
Sep 18, 2023 CDC / Unsplash
Saint Andrews mayor says residents remain calm ahead of storm
Saint Andrews could see high wind gusts, lots of rain and flooding with this weekend's storm, but preparations are well underway. "It's an evolving situation where the eye of the storm has kind of bee...
Sep 15, 2023 Image: Town of Saint Andrews website
It's Rebecca Schofield Day!
Don't forget to be kind to one another today because Becca told me to. Rebecca Schofield is recognized on the third Friday of September each year. In 2017, a motion was passed in the Legislature for i...
Sep 15, 2023 Rebecca Schofield (Photo: submitted by Anne Schofield)
Youth faces charges in fatal crash in Pennfield
Charges have now been laid after a fatal crash earlier this year in Charlotte County. On April 19, a 16-year-old girl from Upper Letang was killed in a crash on Route 778 in Pennfield. A 17-year-old a...
Sep 15, 2023 waferboard / CC
Province suspending AIM Recycling operations, investigation planned
A massive pile of crushed cars continues to burn at the AIM Recycling facility in Saint John. Residents in and around the city continue to shelter in place over air quality concerns. Fire Chief Kevin ...
Sep 15, 2023 A fire at American Iron and Metal's scrapyard facility in Saint John on Sept. 14, 2023. Image: Submitted/Jennifer Mai