Author Archives: Tara Clow
Case of salmonella in N.B. from pistachio recall
A large recall of various brands of pistachios and products containing the nut continues to expand. There are now 105 laboratory-confirmed cases of Salmonella linked to the outbreak, which includes on...
Sep 25, 2025 pistachio products recalled 2025 (Image: Canadian Food Inspection Agency)
Salary increases recommended for future Riverview Town Council
The next Riverview Town Council could see increased salaries. A compensation review for elected officials was done in 2025 by a committee appointed by Riverview Mayor Andrew Leblanc. It was made up of...
Sep 25, 2025 Council Compensation Committee Chairperson Beverly Somers 2025 (Image: Riverview Town Council)
Licensing proposed in micromobility by-law for Moncton
Licensing for e-scooters and e-bikes could soon be required in the City of Moncton. A proposed by-law was introduced at this week's Committee of the Whole meeting. "In response to the recent arrival o...
Sep 24, 2025 Image: submitted by Dexter Barry
Encampment fire under Gunningsville Bridge
Emergency responders were called to the Gunningsville Bridge early Tuesday morning. There were reports of an encampment fire underneath. Moncton Fire Deputy Chief Keith Guptill says large flames were ...
Sep 23, 2025 Image: Tara Clow
Ancient Indian Festival to be celebrated in Moncton
Thousands will gather this week as part of an ancient Indian festival to be celebrated in Moncton. Gujarati Samaj of New Brunswick will hold its annual Navratri Festival on Friday and Saturday at the ...
Sep 23, 2025 Greater Moncton Navratri Festival (Image: submitted 2022)
Erin O'Toole was right about everything
When Erin O'Toole was leader of the federal Conservative Party, he spoke often about defending Canada's sovereignty and building a stronger military. It turns out he was ahead of his time, but he cont...
Sep 23, 2025 East of Montreal podcast featuring Erin O'Toole (September 2025)
Forest fires continue to burn in New Brunswick
We're not out of the woods yet when it comes to forest fires. According to the Government of New Brunswick's Fire Watch page, three fires are currently burning out of control. The biggest between Chip...
Sep 22, 2025 Joanne Francis / Unsplash
Over 10,000 cross Confederation Bridge for Terry Fox
A sight you won't often see on the Confederation Bridge, pedestrians, instead of cars, crossing over. The structure that connects New Brunswick and PEI was closed from 6 am to 1 pm on Sunday to hold a...
Sep 22, 2025 Terry Fox 45th anniversary of Marathon of Hope on Confederation Bridge (September 2025) (Image: submitted)
Rising calls taking toll on Moncton firefighters, Deputy Chief says
Call volumes for Moncton Firefighters continue to rise. "Last year, the call volume we had was over 9100. I checked online through our dispatch system the other day, and on August 22, we were already ...
Sep 19, 2025 Moncton Fire vehicle (Image: Tara Clow)
Air Canada adding and suspending flights to N.B.
New flight connections between New Brunswick and the nation's capital. Starting December 15, there will be daily Air Canada flights between Ottawa and Fredericton and Greater Moncton Romeo Leblanc Int...
Sep 19, 2025 Frank-Peters / Depositphotos.com