Author Archives: Tara Clow
Spring brings grass fires, even in rainy conditions
Grass fires are a sign of spring. Moncton Fire responded to one on the marsh on Wednesday. Deputy Chief Keith Guptill says this isn't uncommon, even with the precipitation we've had to this point. Luc...
Apr 16, 2025 vital9c / Depositphotos.com
Political party or person? Poli-sci prof says both
Voters have less than two weeks to decide where to mark the X on their federal election ballot. Should Canadians be voting for who they want to serve as their MP in the upcoming federal election, or t...
Apr 16, 2025 UPEI Political Science Professor Don Desserud
Image: Louise Vessey, Charlottetown
RCMP looking for two people after Shediac break-in
A break-in at a Shediac apartment building is under investigation. RCMP are turning to the public to help identify two persons of interest. The individuals forced their way into the Veranda Court resi...
Apr 16, 2025 Image: submitted by RCMP
Saint John woman scratches top Set for Life prize
A Saint John woman is Set for Life. Barbara Nelson occasionally purchased scratch and win tickets on her way to work, and would play in the break room before her shift. But this time, it was different...
Apr 15, 2025 Barbara Nelson, Set for Life winner
Image: Submitted by Atlantic Lottery Corporation
Greater Moncton Chamber to host 'Federal Candidate Connect'
Local federal candidates will address the business community at an upcoming forum. The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton is hosting an event called Federal Candidate Connect on Thursday. Media a...
Apr 15, 2025 albund / Depositphotos.com
Riverview Councillor to withdraw motion to change procedural by-law
A motion from Riverview Town Council that created a stir on social media is expected to be withdrawn. At last night's meeting, Deputy Mayor Stephen Gouzoules proposed changes to a Riverview Town Counc...
Apr 15, 2025 Image: Riverview Town Council online feed
McBun's moving from one Shediac Road location to another
After more than 35 years, McBuns is on the move from its current Shediac Road location. "It has been around for about 40 years, and around 35 at its current location," Blair Hyslop, Co-CEO and Co-owne...
Apr 14, 2025 Image: submitted by Co-CEO and Co-Owner Blair Hyslop
Tuition to rise at Université de Moncton
Tuition fees at the Universit de Moncton are going up. The board of governors adopted its operating budget for 2025-26. It includes a 3 per cent increase in tuition fees. The budget forecasts an overa...
Apr 14, 2025 Dr. Denis Prud'homme
Image: submitted by Universite de Moncton
Canadians can cast votes on campus
On-campus voting has begun across the country. Elections Canada has set up vote-on-campus offices at 109 universities and colleges. Any eligible Canadians can register and vote, and you don't have to ...
Apr 14, 2025 Image: Elections Canada
A silver for BMHS at Reach for the Top regionals
Another big victory for the Reach for the Top team from Bernice MacNaughton High School. It wasn't the gold at the regional finals, but it came down to the wire in a game that was decided with a tiebr...
Apr 14, 2025 Image: submitted