Author Archives: Tara Clow
Engagement sessions planned with seniors this month in Moncton
A seniors group is hoping for help to secure space for a seniors centre at 1010 St. George Boulevard. Rising Tide Community Initiatives purchased the building for 30 seniors apartments, with possible ...
Jan 10, 2025 pressmaster / Depositphotos.com
Melanie Joly will not run for Liberal leadership
Another speculated contender is out of the federal Liberal leadership race. Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly confirmed her intentions today. "While I know I am ready to become the first woman to ...
Jan 10, 2025 (Photo: CPAC)
N.B. fuel prices rise
Price jumps at the pumps. The Energy and Utilities Board made its weekly price adjustments overnight. The maximum cost for regular self-serve fuel increased by 3.2 cents a litre to around $1.63. Diese...
Jan 10, 2025 Mark Morgan / CC
Rising Tide purchases building for seniors housing, community space
Rising Tide Community Initiatives is expanding its focus to include seniors. The organization was founded in 2020, with a vision to create housing for Greater Moncton's most vulnerable individuals. "M...
Jan 09, 2025 1010 St. George Boulevard in Moncton. Image: Google Maps
Armed robbery at Memramcook business
RCMP are hoping the public can help identify a man who held up a Memramcook business this week. They say a man with an orange bandana over his face, and who was carrying a gun robbed a business on Che...
Jan 09, 2025 Image: submitted by RCMP
Kent County Animal Rescue cutting services
A New Brunswick animal rescue is closing its doors. The Founder of Kent County Animal Rescue says it all started around 18 years ago, with an injured kitten. "I decided to just create a group on Faceb...
Jan 08, 2025 Image: Tara Clow
Difficult to predict next Liberal leader, poli sci prof says
Who will be the next leader of the federal Liberal Party? University of Prince Edward Island Political Science Professor Don Desserud didn't anticipate there would be so much speculated interest. "Whe...
Jan 08, 2025 UPEI Political Science Professor Don Desserud
Image: Louise Vessey, Charlottetown
Dominic LeBlanc will not run for federal Liberal leadership
There's one less expected contender for the federal Liberal leadership race. Dominic LeBlanc will not run as a candidate, he announced in a social media statement on Wednesday. "At a moment when Canad...
Jan 08, 2025 Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc. Image: CPAC video capture
Partial road closure in Riverview for water leak repair
A water leak repair will be done on Wednesday, January 8 at Suffolk Street and Strathmore Avenue in Riverview. The work is expected to begin at 8 a.m. and continue throughout the day. A portion of Suf...
Jan 08, 2025 Y-Boychenko / Depositphotos.com
2025 to draw thousands for festivals and events in Dieppe
It's expected to be a busy summer for festivals in Dieppe. In 2025, thousands will spend time on the Musiq'Art site, attending Jeux L'Acadie in June or YQM CountryFest in August, just to name a few. D...
Jan 07, 2025 Image: From City of Dieppe You Tube Council meeting