by Tara ClowTime is running out to register to Run for Women. Spokesperson Tammy Rampersaud says the annual one, five, or 10-kilometre walk or run supports the Beausejour Family Crisis Resource Centre. It’s being held this year on May 5 at Centennial Park in Moncton. “People come out to support women and...
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by Tara ClowMake sure you get your taxes in by the deadline. They’re due at midnight on Tuesday, April 30. U-File Tax Specialist Gerry Vittaratos says you should store your receipts year-round for your return. “The key is to create an archiving system. A lot of people think tax season is only three or four...
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A sold-out crowd watched the Eagles defend home ice in Sydney. Cape Breton nabbed a crucial 2-1 victory against the Drakkar. Nicolas Ruccia stopped 39 of 40 shots in the win, while Charles-Édward Gravel stopped 24 of 26 shots in the loss. Baie-Comeau leads the QMJHL playoff series 2-1. The...
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St. Stephen will be the second rural centre to receive a Sistema NB program through the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra (NBYO) as part of their new expansion. This after-school program provides free musical education across New Brunswick, particularly for those without access to such...
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As the spring thaw comes to an end and the weather gets warmer, everyone is thinking about outdoor adventures. Whether you’re hitting the neighbourhood trails or planning a wilderness expedition to a provincial park, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is offering practical tips on how to...
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by Brad PerryAre you still driving around with studded tires on your vehicle right now? Police are reminding drivers that the deadline to remove them is May 1. If you keep them on after that, you could be hit with a fine of $172.50. Under the Motor Vehicle Act, studded tires are allowed in New Brunswick...
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by Randy ThomsSchool boards in northwestern Ontario are learning how much money they will receive from the provincial government for the next school year. Allocations totalling $29 billion are being issued provincewide. The province says this includes: $34 million to support the hiring of 300 school math...
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by Randy ThomsOntario companies will get an advantage when bidding for public contracts in the province. A new regulation under the Building Ontario Businesses Initiative Act will get preferential treatment when public sector entities, such as hospitals, school boards and colleges, seek goods and services....
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by Randy ThomsPremier Doug Ford is showing his displeasure with any move to decriminalize certain street drugs. It is being tried in B.C., but it has led to concerns about use in public places like hospitals and parks. The city of Toronto, last year put in an application to Health Canada for a similar...
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by Randy ThomsOntario’s forest firefighters will soon have the same presumptive coverage for cancers, heart injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder as now offered to municipal and volunteer firefighters. Labour Minister David Piccini says he move the necessary legislation next week. Forest firefighters...
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