'Significant' snow possible on Christmas Eve
A developing storm system could lead to travel headaches on Christmas Eve. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for all of southern New Brunswick. Forecasters said while it is too soon to provide specific details, the potential exists for "significant amounts" of snow. "Additional in...
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3rd person dies after Moncton head-on crash
A third person has died from their injuries several days after a head-on collision on Route 15 in Moncton, according to the RCMP. The crash happened between Harrisville Boulevard/Dieppe Boulevard and the Main Street traffic circle around 5:30 p.m. Sunday. A 32-year-old woman driving one of the vehicles and a 43-year-ol...
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Pre-Christmas storm brings snow, gusty winds to N.B.
Winter arrived on Saturday and with it came a lot of snow and strong winds for much of New Brunswick. Winter storm warnings were in place for much of the day for eastern regions, extending from the Nova Scotia border to the Miramichi area, before ending late in the afternoon. Environment Canada had forecasted between 1...
Dec 21, 2024
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N.B. home sales hold steady in November
Home sales are holding steady year over year in New Brunswick amid declining listings, according to the province's real estate board. Figures from the New Brunswick Real Estate Board show a total of 757 homes were sold during the month of November. While the number of homes sold was down slightly from the month before,...
Dec 20, 2024
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Acadie-Bathurst Titan sold, moving to St. John's for next season
The Acadie-Bathurst Titan will relocate to St. John's, Nfld., at the end of the QMJHL 2024-2025 season. The announcement came after a news conference held Friday by the team's shareholders, led by Marc Guignard. The decision was made after only three out of the 11 groups expressed interest in continuing to work with th...
Dec 20, 2024
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Lobster trap tree in Alma, N.B. constructed at wharf
A lobster trap tree is once again bringing smiles to Alma residents. The tree has been a fixture in the community each Christmas since 2019. Last year, it tumbled, and due to safety concerns this year, the decision was made by the Village Council not to put it up. Greg Rossiter has lived in Alma all of his life and als...
Dec 20, 2024
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University women's hockey coach takes new role for Canada at 2025 FISU winter games
The Canadian women's roster was finalized last week and excitement is building around the team's preparation for the 2025 International University Sports Federation (FISU) Winter World University Games. Addie Miles-Abbott, Mount Allison Mounties Women's Hockey Head Coach, has been named Canada's assistant coach for thi...
Dec 20, 2024
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How has tourism changed since COVID and what is needed to succeed in the tourism sector?
The tourism industry across Atlantic Canada took a significant hit during the pandemic. On this week's Insights, Don and David check in with Joanne Bérubé-Gagné from the Tourism Industry Association of New Brunswick to discuss the rebound sin...
Dec 20, 2024
N.B. gas prices up for Christmas week
There's a Christmas Grinch at the Energy and Utilities Board. They increased fuel prices overnight for the festive week. Diesel is up 4.5 cents a litre to around $1.80. Furnace oil rose by 4.1 cents to around $1.49. The maximum cost for regular self-serve fuel jumped 2.1 cents to around $1.59. In Nova Scotia, regular s...
Dec 20, 2024
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Fuel prices set to rise in N.B.
It looks like fuel prices are on the rise this week in New Brunswick, according to an industry source. Gasoline prices are expected to climb by around two cents per litre on Thursday night. Diesel users will see a bigger increases, with a four-cent jump likely for drivers. Currently, New Brunswickers are paying a maxim...
Dec 19, 2024
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