Author Archives: Tara Clow
Donations Down, Costs Up For Food Depot Alimentaire
Everyone is feeling the crunch as a result of rising costs. Food Depot Alimentaire Executive Director Stephane Sirois says, "Donations are way way down, as much as 80 per cent in some sectors. Our foo...
Oct 17, 2022 (Photo: courtesy office of MP Ginette Petitpas Taylor)
Retirees Needed To Fill Employment Gaps In NB
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton wants to help address a shortage of workers in the province. CEO John Wishart says they've launched the 50+ Retiree Employment Agency, "We think there is an...
Oct 17, 2022 Nenad Stojkovic / CC
SBEU Employees Rally For Better Contract
Over 80 School Business Employees Union workers rallied in front of MLA Ernie Steeves office on Mountain Road in Moncton over the weekend. They're demanding higher wages and a better contract. Local P...
Oct 17, 2022 Image: Tara Clow
Horizon Invests Millions To Reduce Surgery Wait Times
An almost $6.4 million investment to increase access to surgical services in the province. This affects Horizon Health hospitals in Sussex, Sackville, Upper River Valley and Oromocto. The following su...
Oct 14, 2022 ophthalmology muh
Canadian Parents For French NB Names New Executive Director
A former MLA and Moncton City Councillor has joined the group Canadian Parents for French New Brunswick. Chris Collins will now serve in the role of Executive Director for the organization. He was nam...
Oct 14, 2022 Simon Yeo / CC
Mark It REaD In Support Of Dyslexia Canada
Dyslexia is the most common reason Canadian children struggle to learn to read, write and spell. The Mark it REaD campaign helps to raise awareness. "Dyslexia is the most common cause of reading diffi...
Oct 14, 2022 Mark it REaD for Dyslexia (CNW Group/Dyslexia Canada)
Friends Of Moncton Hospital Foundation Launches Annual Fundraiser
A fundraising goal of $1.1 million for the Friends of the Moncton Hospital Foundation. This will help address gaps in hands-on learning and support the retention, recruitment and education of medical ...
Oct 14, 2022 osseous / CC
Banners Hung In Salisbury To Honour Veterans
The Salisbury Legion has launched a special display honouring the veterans. Banners are hanging in the Village until Remembrance Day. Salisbury Legion President Susan Dryden says, "Everyone has a pict...
Oct 13, 2022 (Photo: submitted)
Dieppe MLA Roger Melanson Steps Down
Another Liberal MLA has resigned. Roger Melanson, the MLA for Dieppe, announced this morning he is resigning to pursue a career in the private sector. "Today, I am announcing that on October 21, I wil...
Oct 13, 2022 Interim Liberal leader Roger Melanson. Image: Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick/video capture
Smoke Alarm Alerts Passerby Of Fire In Dieppe Home
Quick action helped to prevent more severe damage after a fire broke out in a Dieppe home. Fire Chief Marc Cormier says someone walking by the Thomas Street residence at around 7:15 pm Wednesday night...
Oct 13, 2022 Image: City of Dieppe Facebook page