Moncton Mets home opener on Sunday
Baseball season begins for the Moncton Mets. Their home opener against the Chatham Ironmen will be played on Sunday afternoon. General Manager Mark Shaddick says for those who have never experienced senior baseball, you're in for some exciting action on the field. "People who don't follow senior baseball, don't re...
May 17, 2024
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N.B. gas prices dip
The price at the pumps dipped for another week. Fuelling up with regular self-serve now costs 2.7 cents less. Furnace oil and diesel are also down by around one cent. Currently, New Brunswickers are paying a maximum of $1.72 per litre for regular self-serve, $1.72 per litre for diesel, and $1.43 per litre for home heat...
May 17, 2024
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Saint John liable for sexual abuse by former officer: court
A court ruling that found the City of Saint John "vicariously liable" for the actions of a former police officer who sexually abused children will stand. The Supreme Court of Canada on Thursday dismissed an application by the city for leave to appeal a lower court ruling. New Brunswick's Court of King's Bench...
May 17, 2024
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Trudeau goes after Higgs during N.B. announcement
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he has "issues" with the Higgs government. He made the comments during a news conference in Caraquet, N.B., on Thursday. Trudeau made reference to the Higgs government's push to scrap the federal carbon tax. He also focused on controversial changes that were made to the prov...
May 17, 2024
Patio permit fees hurt small business: CFIB
Atlantic Canadian businesses are calling on municipalities to either reduce or waive patio permit fees. Restaurants spend an average of $995 on patio permit fees, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Policy Analyst Alex Oulton said small businesses often use patios to help increase their seatin...
May 16, 2024
Fuel prices coming down again in N.B.
It looks like we will see a break at the fuel pumps heading into the Victoria Day long weekend. An industry source tells us that both gasoline and diesel prices will fall on Thursday night. The maximum price for gasoline is expected to drop by nearly three cents per litre. Diesel users will see a smaller decrease, like...
May 16, 2024
N.B. anglophone educators honoured for exceptional dedication
Ten educators in the anglophone sector have been recognized with the Minister's Excellence in Education Awards for their outstanding work. The awards were presented this Tuesday during a ceremony in Fredericton. Officials say the awards are given to teachers, principals and early childhood educators who are recognized ...
May 16, 2024
N.B. to stop handing out COVID rapid tests
New Brunswick will stop handing out COVID-19 rapid tests over the coming weeks. The Department of Health announced Thursday that it would stop handing out tests "when its current supply is exhausted, likely by the end of next month." It comes after the federal government decided in March to stop shipping the ...
May 16, 2024
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N.S. Premier questions delays in federal support Chignecto Ithmus
Nova Scotia government officials are questioning why the federal government is spending $1 billion protecting a regional connection in Quebec but continues to drag its feet on similar support for the Chignecto Isthmus. The federal government is spending $1 billion on repairs to the Quebec Bridge which crosses the St. L...
May 16, 2024
First time Olympic trial for Riverview swimmer
A swimmer from Greater Moncton is in Toronto as Canada's best aquatic athletes compete for a spot on the Olympic team. The 2024 games will be held in Paris in July 2024. Will Franklin trains with the Codiac Vikings Aquatic Club based in Riverview, New Brunswick. "When I was younger, I was trying a bunch of differe...
May 16, 2024