Beautiful weather for Yarmouth’s classic car show and cruise. The vehicles paraded down Main Street Friday night, then were parked on the street Saturday. The Roaring 20s Antique Auto Club said around 600 vehicles were expected to take part. Monday is Museum Day for Seafest, with free admission...
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by Tim DavidsonWork to raise the roadbed of Essex Road won’t be taking place this year. That’s according to the Director of Engineering and Infrastructure Greg Breen. He says the project is being put over to next year. “We need to do a drilling program assessment that is planned for this fall of this year on...
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by Brad PerryThe co-founder of one of Saint John’s most popular markets has died. Rhoda Boyce passed away Wednesday at the age of 81, according to her obituary. She and her husband, Joe, founded Rhoda’s Flea Market back in 1975. Nearly 50 years later, it continues to thrive with a weekly Sunday market at...
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by Tim DavidsonTye Hiebert and Anna Amisola won the annual Bronzeback challenge. The duo reeled in 34.32 pounds of smallmouth bass over two days on Lake of the Woods. They beat out the tandem of Ben Gustafson and Ali Crandell by just one tenth of a pounds for the victory. Here are the top ten teams: RANK...
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by Tara ClowA traffic note for motorists in Dieppe. Starting July 22, there could be slowdowns on Melanson Road between Bourque and Fox Creek roads, as well as on Fox Creek Road, from Melanson to Belle-Forêt, due to lane reductions. This is to allow for work to be done on the extension of the...
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by Tim DavidsonA member of Kenora City Council isn’t happy with coverage of a shooting death at Anicinabe Park last month. Bob Bernie, who is a former OPP officer, says some of the comments made in recent weeks is irresponsible. “There has been much said since the incident took place, most of inaccurate, and...
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by Tara ClowAt this time next month, over 20,000 country music fans will be set to converge on Greater Moncton. The third annual YQM CountryFest is planned for August 22-24 on the MusiquART site in Dieppe RCMP Inspector Jonathan White says preparations are underway to ensure public safety. “The dedicated...
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Lots of progress on a new playground at Meadowfields School. Phase one of the project should be complete and open for public use by the end of the month. It includes a large play structure and accessible spinner. Physical Education teacher and committee member Lori MacLeay says Phase two should...
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by Brad PerryNew figures show home sales in New Brunswick continued their upward momentum in June. A total of 999 units were sold, according to the latest numbers from the New Brunswick Real Estate Board. While that was slightly lower than last year, it marked the sixth consecutive month-over-month increase....
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by Brad PerrySaint John is looking for feedback as the city’s fire department develops a 15-year strategic plan. A community needs survey has been launched on the Shape Your City Saint John website. “Saint John Fire Department is committed to developing strategic initiatives and resource allocation that will...
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