Author Archives: Tamara Steele
Local Sporting Event Approaches Five-Year Mark
The East Coast Games in Saint John are nearing their fifth anniversary. The 2019 edition being held next month features softball, rugby, lacrosse, track and field and ultimate frisbee, basketball, cri...
May 16, 2019 Athletes at the 2019 East Coast Games in Saint John. (Photo submitted)
More Help In More Places For Flood Claims
The province is assisting the flood-weary with more places to file claims for assistance. "We understand this is a difficult time for New Brunswickers recovering from the latest flooding event," said ...
May 13, 2019 Flooding at Randolph Bridge in Saint John in April 2019. (Image: Tamara Steele)
CAZA Clears Zoo In Guinea Pig Deaths
An investigation into the death of guinea pigs at the Cherry Brook Zoo by Canada's Accredited Zoos and Aquariums finds there is no evidence the method used was inhumane. It also found no evidence to s...
May 11, 2019 The Cherry Brook Zoo in Saint John. (Staff photo)
Saint John's Transit Boss To Move On
The CEO of Saint John Transit and the Saint John Parking Commission is moving on. Ian MacKinnon is leaving his post as of May 26th after more than three years in the role. "On behalf of the Saint John...
May 10, 2019 The CEO of Saint John Transit and the Saint John Parking Commissions is leaving his post this month. (submitted)
Pedway Eatery Closes
A staple of the Shoppes of City Hall has closed after thirty years in business. Treats cafe in the pedway closed and owner Kim Beckett tells us he bought the restaurant eight years ago. "I took it ove...
May 10, 2019 Treats cafe in the Shoppes of City Hall has closed after many years in operation. (Tyler McLean)
City Firefighters Battle Church Fire
Saint John firefighters spent about 90 minutes fighting a fire at an east side church late Thursday afternoon. The call came in around 4:45 p.m. for the structure fire at 101 Wilton Street. Platoon Ch...
May 10, 2019 Firefighters battle a church fire at 101 Wilton Street in Saint John, NB. (photo credit: Joseph Comeau)
Martha Stewart To Speak At Saint John Cannabis Conference
The second edition of the World Cannabis Congress in Saint John will feature another celebrity. Martha Stewart is one of the speakers at the event. In a statement, she says she looks forward to sharin...
May 09, 2019 Martha Stewart is one of the speakers at the World Cannabis Congress in Saint John, NB. (submitted)
Norton Named WorkSafeNB Chair
Former Saint John Mayor Mel Norton has been named the chairperson of WorkSafeNB's board of directors. It's a five-year term and it could be extended. Acting chairperson Haley Flaro calls Norton a prov...
May 09, 2019
Riverview Man Wins Big at AlterGo Competition
Matt Kinnie is a 35 year old para-cycler from Riverview. Over the weekend, he placed first and second in a pair of races at the AlterGo sport event in Montreal. AlterGo is the largest annual multi-spo...
May 09, 2019 Matt Kinnie is a para-cycler from Riverview, NB.
Closing Arguments Set To Start In Oland Trial
Closing arguments are expected to begin today in the Dennis Oland second-degree murder re-trial. He is charged with the murder of his father, Richard Oland, in July 2011. Richard Oland's bludgeoned bo...
May 09, 2019 Dennis Oland arriving for court on March 6th 2019. (Photo Credit: Kevin Worrell)
