Author Archives: Allan Dearing
Mounties Release Name Of Moncton Homicide Victim
Codiac RCMP are releasing the name of a homicide victim in hopes of getting more information about the death. The man has been identified as 45-year-old Karl Cadden Wearden. Around 1:15 am Monday (Mar...
Mar 20, 2019
Another Jump For NB Gas Prices
The string of weeks with increases at the gas pumps will continue this week in New Brunswick. Senior petroleum analyst Dan McTeague expects gasoline will jump by about two (2) cents per litre when the...
Mar 20, 2019
NB Eliminates Front License Plates
New Brunswick will be eliminating the front license plate on vehicles - the last province in Atlantic Canada to make the move. Finance Minister Ernie Steeves says it may not save a lot of money but it...
Mar 20, 2019 Finance Minister Ernie Steeves speaks to reporters before delivering his government's 2019-20 budget on March 19, 2019. (Submitted/Government of New Brunswick)
GMCC Finds 'Positive Message' In NB Budget
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton believes the Higgs government has placed its hand on the rudder of the provincial ship and is making a slow turn toward safer waters. But Chamber CEO John W...
Mar 19, 2019 John Wishart (91.9 The Bend Photo)
Moncton Extends Waste Collection Privatization Agreement
The vote was close but Moncton City Council has chosen to extend an agreement with a private contractor for waste collection in the city. Waste collection jobs are not glamorous and city engineer Jack...
Mar 19, 2019 Courtesy CUPE Local 51
NB Maple Sugar Camps Opening For The Season
Maple sugar season has arrived and many families may want to learn more about it and why the industry is so important to New Brunswick. The province is one of the world's top maple syrup producers wit...
Mar 15, 2019
Two MHS Students Involved In Altercation
RCMP say one youth was arrested and another youth was taken to hospital following an altercation near Moncton High School today. The victim suffered non-life threatening injuries during the incident w...
Mar 14, 2019 Photo courtesy Wade Perry
Mounties Investigating Dumont Hospital Assault
RCMP are investigating an assault at the Dumont Hospital in Moncton this week which involved a staff member. A 69-year-old Kent County man was taken into custody following the incident on Monday after...
Mar 14, 2019
Both Sides Take Break In Nursing Home Workers Dispute
The mediator in the nursing home workers dispute has told both parties to take a temporary break from negotiations. No further talks are scheduled this week between CUPE and the New Brunswick Associat...
Mar 14, 2019
Large Numbers Of Canadians Leaving For Health Care
More than 217,500 Canadians left the country for health care in 2017. Between 6,100 and 12,700 New Brunswickers were part of that figure. A new think tank called Second Street has prepared a report on...
Mar 14, 2019
