by Brad PerryThe Town of Quispamsis is looking to increase the efficiency of the permit application process. A new Development and Building Permit Application Portal was launched on the town’s website this week. All building, renovation, development, water, and sewerage permit applications must now be done...
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by Tara ClowIt’s an early start to maple season. Producers have noticed the sap flowing since early last week. Several maple sugar camps have already opened to the public on weekends. “Typically, maple sap doesn’t really start to flow in mid-March or later in March, typically in springtime. But we’re seeing...
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by Tara ClowA man who founded a well-known Moncton restaurant has passed away. John Bastarache died on Monday at the age of 78. He was the founder of Jean’s restaurant, which opened in 1977. Known for its diner-style meals and great hospitality, Bastarache operated two locations, the first on St. George...
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The largest newspaper publisher in Atlantic Canada has filed for creditor protection. SaltWire owes a private equity firm more than $32 million, with other debts of $7 million to Canada Revenue Agency and is $2.6 million behind in pension top-up payments. In court documents, the lender claims...
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The South Shore Lumberjacks are forcing a Game 7. The Jacks took down East Hants 4-1 on Monday night to push their first round series to the limit. At one point the Jacks were down three games to none. The deciding game will be held in Bridgewater on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Lunenburg County...
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With the commissioning of three Tesla Megapacks, Saint John Energy now operates the largest electrical battery storage deployed in New Brunswick. The Tesla Megapacks are large-scale rechargeable lithium-ion battery stationary storage products manufactured by Tesla Energy, an energy subsidiary of...
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by Evan TaylorFor the second consecutive year, the legal elver fishery will remain closed in Canada as poaching concerns remain high. Federal Fisheries Minister Diane Lebouthillier announced her decision to not issue licenses for the 2024 season in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick in a statement shared by the...
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by CJ GoaterThe Ministry of Transportation has launched a survey to see how the public feels about road safety on Highway 102 (Dawson Road). The survey seeks to identify any necessary road safety and operational improvements that could be made on Highway 102 between Dog Lake Road and Highway 11/17 at...
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by Randy ThomsIt could cost more for seniors to eat at the Sister Kennedy Centre. A proposal to generate more revenue includes increasing the cost of meals served as part of a lunch program. Seniors now pay five dollars. The suggestion from administration would see the cost increase to eight dollars with...
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by Brad PerryMounties are looking for a man who allegedly stole $7,000 worth of jewellery from a business in Dieppe. Police say a business on Paul Street was broken into sometime between 4 and 4:15 p.m. on Feb. 24. Among the items taken were a gold and silver ring with diamonds, a gold bracelet, and a gold...
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