by Tara ClowA small dip, but still a break at the gas pumps again this week. The Energy and Utilities Board adjusted prices overnight. The maximum cost for regular self-serve is down 1.7 cents a litre to 162.6. Diesel prices dipped as well, just barely. They’re down 0.2 cents to 208.9. Furnace oil fell 0.6...
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by Brad PerrySix people have been arrested in connection with a drug trafficking investigation in southeastern New Brunswick. The RCMP Provincial Crime Reduction Unit began an investigation into the trafficking of illegal drugs in August. On Nov. 2, officers executed search warrants at five separate...
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As winter approaches, New Brunswickers are reminded to be ready in the event of severe weather. The provincial government and the New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization have designated this week as Storm Preparedness Week. “Bad weather can strike anytime, and even if you don’t live in a...
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by Caitlin SnowThe federal government introduced groundbreaking legislation that would ban the use of replacement workers during labour disputes. Federal NDP Leader Jaghmeet Singh said Thursday, his party and Labour fought to make this happen. “This is about giving power to workers, taking away power from...
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by Brad PerryIt looks like New Brunswick drivers will be getting another break at the fuel pumps this week. The maximum price for gasoline is expected to fall nearly two cents per litre on Thursday night. Diesel prices will see a smaller drop, with the maximum price coming down fractions of a cent. The New...
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by Brad PerrySaint John is proposing a four-cent tax rate reduction as part of its $187-million budget for 2024. If approved by council, the residential rate would drop to $1.58 per $100 of assessed value. Non-residential and heavy industrial properties would see a 6.8-cent reduction to $2.686. Members of...
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A splash park will be ready next summer in Digby. A committee has been working hard to fundraise since 2021. Cindy O’Neil is a volunteer board member and treasurer. She says through donations and government funding, they raised over 490-thousand dollars. “Now we can add an accessible washroom,...
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by Brad PerryThe federal government will deliver its fall economic statement later this month. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will present the update on Nov. 21. “The Fall Economic Statement will provide information on the state of the Canadian economy and update on the government’s economic plan to help...
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You might want to hold off on filling up your gas tank. Fuel prices are going to dip at midnight. Regular is going down over 3 cents per litre. Diesel is expected to drop by 2 and a half cents.
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It’s a busy time for the Wedgeport Legion. Since the end of the First World War, the Wedgeport Church has hosted Remembrance Day services. It will happen again on Saturday, starting with mass at 10 a.m, followed by the service at 11. Legion member Andre Boudreau says there will be no COVID...
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