Author Archives: Allan Dearing
Moncton Company Developing Device To Diagnose Cancer
A Moncton-based company which analyzes breath samples to screen for diseases has received federal funding to continue its research. Picomole will receive $818,000 through ACOA (Atlantic Canada Opportu...
Feb 12, 2019 Dr. Stephen Graham, CEO Picomole (91.9 The Bend Photo)
Earthquake Recorded In Central NB
An earthquake was recorded in New Brunswick on Monday. Natural Resources Canada says a quake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale was recorded about 36 kilometres southwest of Rogersville. It happened i...
Feb 12, 2019 Courtesy Natural Resources Canada (Earthquakes)
Expansion Planned for Shepody Healing Centre
The Shepody Healing Centre in Dorchester is expanding. The federal government has announced a proposal to build a new facility with 155 beds which is an increase of 87 mental health beds. The concept ...
Feb 12, 2019 (Photo: Google maps)
Mounties Seek Voyeurism Suspect In Dieppe
Codiac RCMP are looking for a man suspected of voyeurism in the Mathilde Street area of Dieppe. Shortly after midnight on January 25th, police say a man entered the driveway of a private home and alle...
Feb 11, 2019 Courtesy RCMP
Displaced Lobster Plant Employees Will Have Jobs In Cap-Pele
Many employees who work for Cape Bald Packers in Bedec are no doubt relieved the company is offering them jobs at its two processing plants in Cap-Pele. The lobster plant burned to the ground last wee...
Feb 11, 2019 Photo courtesy Facebook (Gloria Richard)
Two Other Canadian Cities To Consider Hosting 2021 Francophonie Games
At least two Canadian cities are reportedly exploring the possibility of hosting the Francophonie Games in 2021 now that New Brunswick has pulled out. On January 30th, the Higgs PC government said the...
Feb 09, 2019
DFO Unveils New Measures To Protect North Atlantic Right Whales
The future is looking brighter for the North Atlantic Right Whale which is why Ottawa is easing some restrictions to protect the mammals for the 2019 season. Vessel strikes and entanglement in fishing...
Feb 08, 2019 North Atlantic Right Whale trapped in fishing gear / Submitted: Dept. Fisheries and Oceans (File photo)
Major Employer Destroyed By Fire In Richibucto Area
A sad day in the Richibucto area after a major fire destroyed a large employer. Fire officials say the blaze began around 1 o'clock Thursday morning at the Cape Bald Packers and Downeast lobster proce...
Feb 07, 2019 Photo courtesy Facebook (Gloria Richard)
NB Group Given Intervenor Status In Federal Carbon Tax Case
The New Brunswick Anti-Shale Gas Alliance has been given intervenor status in the court case against the federal carbon tax. The government of Saskatchewan is leading the fight against the tax in the ...
Feb 07, 2019
Second Man Charged In Moncton Shooting Investigation
A second Moncton man has been charged in an ongoing shooting investigation in the Whitney Avenue and Argyle Street area of the city. Fifty-four-year-old Stanley Smith is facing an aggravated assault c...
Feb 06, 2019
