Author Archives: Allan Dearing
Construction Booming In Moncton
A number of construction cranes are dotting Moncton's skyline these days which has boosted the value of building permits in the city. Year-over-year fewer permits were issued during the third quarter ...
Oct 25, 2019 Construction crane in Moncton (91.9 The Bend Photo)
Cannabis NB Cuts Store Managers
Cannabis NB has cut eight management positions in a restructuring move which impacts stores across the province. Spokesperson Marie-Andree Buldoc says the Crown corporation is streamlining operations ...
Oct 24, 2019 Cannabis NB store in Moncton, 17 Oct 2018 (91.9 The Bend photo)
Greater Moncton MP Says Collaboration Will Be Key In Second Term
The Liberal MP for Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe says collaboration will be important during her second term in office given the minority government. Ginette Petitpas Taylor believes one of her strengths i...
Oct 24, 2019
Flu Shots Now Available In NB
After a short delay, flu shots are now available in New Brunswick and pharmacists are among those who can administer the vaccine. Moncton pharmacist Cynthia Ferguson from the Atlantic Superstore Trini...
Oct 24, 2019
Suspicious Fire In Kent County Being Investigated
Southeast RCMP and the Fire Marshal's Office are investigating the cause of a suspicious fire in Saint-Charles. Mounties received a call about a structure fire at Kent Lake Lodge on Saint-Charles Road...
Oct 23, 2019
NB Gas Prices Will Likely Remain Steady
Gas prices in New Brunswick will likely hold steady this week according to an energy analyst. Dan McTeague thinks gasoline won't change by that much - if at all. But he believes diesel could drop by h...
Oct 23, 2019 Josh Hallett / CC
Volunteers Sought To Help Control NB's Growing Feral Cat Population
New Brunswick's feral cat population is growing rapidly and to keep up with the demand, one organization is seeking more volunteers to help trap and neuter felines. Cat Rescue Maritimes or CARMA says ...
Oct 23, 2019 Photo courtesy CARMA
Ginette Petitpas Taylor Easily Wins Second Term
The Liberals have recaptured the riding of Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe in a solid victory. Ginette Petitpas Taylor says the last four years as an MP have been the honour of her life and she feels blessed...
Oct 22, 2019 Ginette Petitpas Taylor delivers victory speech at Moncton Press Club, 21 October 2019 (91.9 The Bend Photo)
Child Struck By Vehicle At Busy Moncton Intersection
An 11-year-old girl was taken to hospital after being hit by a pickup truck at the intersection of Morton Avenue and McLaughlin Drive in Moncton. Codiac RCMP say the incident happened around 3 o'clock...
Oct 21, 2019 Photo courtesy Wade Perry
Dieppe Shootings Suspect Turns Himself In
A man wanted on a warrant for a double shooting in Dieppe is now in police custody. Mounties say 25-year-old Olivier Tumba turned himself in at Codiac RCMP headquarters Friday afternoon. Tumba has bee...
Oct 18, 2019
