Author Archives: Allan Dearing
Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle In Moncton
Codiac RCMP are investigating a collision between an SUV and a pedestrian on McLaughlin Drive at Beechwood Avenue in Moncton Thursday night. Police say the incident happened around 6:30pm and the man ...
Dec 21, 2018
Greater Moncton MP Says Francophonie Games Future Lies In Province's Hands
Will the 2021 Francophonie Games still go ahead in Moncton and Dieppe given the ballooning cost of up to $130 million? The original bid was pegged at only $17 million. In a year end interview, Moncton...
Dec 20, 2018
Rain, Wind & Warm Temperatures Coming To NB
It's only been a couple days since a snowstorm, but it looks like a rainstorm is coming next. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement about rain and wind coming later tomorrow and in...
Dec 20, 2018
NB Gas Price Drop Less Than Expected
Gas prices did fall in New Brunswick overnight but not by as much as predicted. The Energy and Utilities Board lowered the maximum price for regular gasoline by 1.6 cents per litre at midnight. Most s...
Dec 20, 2018
1700 Christmas Food Boxes Need To Be Delivered
Hundreds of volunteers are needed to deliver Christmas food boxes today as part of the 30 Days of Community Caring Campaign. This year, 1700 boxes need to be delivered from the Moncton Coliseum. Food ...
Dec 20, 2018
NB Gas Prices On Their Way Back Down
After a small bump last week, fuel prices are expected to drop this week in New Brunswick according to a senior petroleum analyst. Dan McTeague with Gasbuddy.com says gasoline should fall by about 3 c...
Dec 19, 2018 Mike Mozart / CC
Coast Guard Welcomes New Icebreaker Named After Molly Kool
The Canadian Coast Guard has taken possession of a new icebreaker named after a seafaring pioneer from Alma, New Brunswick. Born in 1916, Myrtle "Molly" Kool was only the second woman in the world to ...
Dec 18, 2018 CCGS Captain Molly Kool (courtesy Canadian Coast Guard)
Snowstorm Exits But Rainstorm Coming
The storm has finally tapered off and Environment Canada has dropped all warnings and advisories for Southeast New Brunswick. Greater Moncton received about 25 cm of snow from the latest wintry blast....
Dec 18, 2018
Plastic Bags Are Big Problem For Southeast Eco 360
Plastic bags have become a major issue for Southeast Eco 360 which oversees recycling and waste management in the region. A tri-communities working group is now examining a survey about a possible ban...
Dec 17, 2018
UPDATE: Contraband Seized At Dorchester Prison After Inmate Unaccounted For
An investigation into what was believed to be an escaped inmate, has led to a seizure of contraband. On Monday morning, Correctional Service Canada officials discovered an inmate was unaccounted for a...
Dec 17, 2018
