by Alex AllanSt. Stephen residents are being invited to have their say on the 2026 budget. Chief Administrative Officer Jeff Renaud will host a public meeting on October 28 at 6 p.m. on the third floor of the Garcelon Civic Center. The town said that the session is meant to give community members a chance to...
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by Alex AllanAs fall days grow shorter, some Canadians begin to feel the effects of seasonal depression. The Canadian Psychological Association reported that about 15 per cent of Canadians experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a form of depression linked to reduced daylight in the fall and winter....
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by Bryan TaitThe Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton took a moment to recognize the best and brightest in business Wednesday night. The 40th annual Greater Moncton Business Excellence Awards were handed out to businesses and individuals in the region, recognizing outstanding achievements in 10...
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by Tara ClowA Moncton family has been reunited with its furry family member. On October 8, a fire in a Veinot Street home in Moncton left extensive damage. Several pets were lost in the fire. But the family received good news when firefighters returned and found a cat under the patio. New Brunswick SPCA...
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A sold-out event filled with Halloween spirit is happening this weekend. The fifth Sinister Soirée at Fortress of the Louisbourg National Historic Site is happening on Saturday, October 25 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. It will be an evening full of food, drink, music, and spooky entertainment including...
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by Bryan TaitNew Brunswick’s health minister introduced amendments to the Public Health Act Wednesday that will give the chief medical officer of health (CMOH) greater independence. “New Brunswickers deserve public health decisions rooted in science, not politics,” John Dornan said. With the amendments, the...
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by Jacob MooreA Miramichi fire from 200 years ago is being recognized for its significant historical impact. The federal government commemorated it through Park’s Canada on Wednesday, according to a news release. They say the Miramichi fire from October, 1825, burned about 15,000 square kilometres. They...
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by Jacob MooreMany tenants are afraid to speak up about issues with their apartments. A new report, released Wednesday, from Dalhousie Legal Aid says more than 40 per cent of renters did not bring up issues with their landlord. Community legal worker Hannah Main says the top two reasons tenants did not...
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by Tara ClowThe New Brunswick Coalition for Pay Equity is welcoming a mention of pay transparency in this week’s throne speech. Anglophone Vice-Chair Johanne Wright says this is an encouraging step towards greater fairness in the workplace. “Pay transparency doesn’t replace pay equity, it complements it. It...
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by Alex AllanDrums, dancing and stories will fill TD Station as the Menahqesk Powwow returns to Saint John. Mayor Donna Reardon said last year’s Powwow drew more than 7,000 people and featured over 100 Indigenous vendors and six drum groups. She said the event gave residents a chance to connect with...
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