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Moncton approves 189-unit development on Ryan Street

1 week ago | acadiabroadcasting.ca | Brad Perry

Nearly 200 more apartment units are coming to Ryan Street in Moncton’s north end. Council approved a rezoning application for three four-storey buildings this week. They will be located just east of Horsman Road near Coleman Lane. Each of the three buildings will have 63 units for a total of 189, according to a staff report. No one spoke at Monday’s public hearing, but one person did write a letter concerned about traffic.
$4 unlimited ride bus pass is fake: Saint John Transit

1 week ago | acadiabroadcasting.ca | Brad Perry

If it looks too good to be true, it probably is. Saint John Transit has issued a warning about a fake Facebook page. It links to a site that claims to sell an unlimited ride bus pass for $4. “Residents are warned not to click on any links from this page or provide any personal or payment information,” the city said in a news release on Thursday. If you see the fraudulent page, you are encouraged to report it to Facebook for removal.
Xerox Canada expanding its Saint John operations

1 week ago | acadiabroadcasting.ca | Brad Perry

Nearly 140 new full-time jobs are coming to Saint John over the coming months. Xerox Canada is expanding its digital sales operations with government support. Opportunities NB will provide up to $725,000 in payroll rebates to help create up to 138 jobs.
International student dies in suspected drowning

1 week ago | acadiabroadcasting.ca | Brad Perry

An international student has died after a suspected drowning in western New Brunswick. RCMP were called to the Shogomoc Walking Bridge near Nackawic on Monday evening. The River Valley Sun reports the young man’s body was recovered around noon on Tuesday. The teen was from Brazil and attending Nackawic High School, according to the newspaper.
Woodstock reviews safety at raceway following child’s death

1 week ago | acadiabroadcasting.ca | Brad Perry

A New Brunswick town is reviewing raceway safety after a tragic death over the weekend. A three-year-old boy died after being struck by the starting gate during a harness race in Woodstock. Town officials announced Tuesday they have begun a comprehensive safety review of Connell Park Raceway. “This is a necessary and important step to ensure that any future events held at the venue are safe for both participants and spectators,” the town said in a statement on its website.
Busy Dieppe intersection closed Wednesday, Thursday

1 week ago | acadiabroadcasting.ca | Brad Perry

Busy Dieppe intersection closed Wednesday, Thursday Expect some delays near a busy Dieppe intersection for two days this week. The intersection of Gauvin Road and Marché Street will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday. City officials said the closure is needed for milling and paving work to take place. Access to the Market and Place 1604 parking lots will not be impacted, said the city.
Public school board recognizes staff/partners

2 weeks ago | acadiabroadcasting.ca | Randy Thoms

The Rainy River District School Board is recognizing some of the people and organizations that have helped during this school year. Cynthia Vanuden is the Volunteer of the Year. She was nominated for her support at Fort Frances High School’s musicals. “I spent most of my school career in extracurricular programs between dance, musical reviews, and band, and I know how important these are for me then,” says Vanuden. “Without the volunteers, they aren’t possible.
N.B. school districts to get an extra $14.6M

2 weeks ago | acadiabroadcasting.ca | Brad Perry

New Brunswick’s seven school districts are receiving more money from the province amid cuts to dozens of support staff. However, the education minister said the extra funding does not mean those cuts by school districts will be reversed. “You’ll have to ask them what they’re planning to do, but to my knowledge, no, there were no plans to bring them back,” Claire Johnson told reporters on Thursday afternoon.
Saint John adding more speed cushions, accessible parking

2 weeks ago | acadiabroadcasting.ca | Brad Perry

Speed cushions will be appearing on more than a dozen additional Saint John streets this year. It is one of several initiatives the city is undertaking over the coming months to help improve traffic safety. Public Works Director Tim O’Reilly said speed cushions are shown to slow average vehicle speeds.
Youth baseball making a return to Fort Frances

3 weeks ago | acadiabroadcasting.ca | Randy Thoms

Two Fort Frances schools are helping their students learn baseball. Robert Moore and J.W. Walker Schools are using support from the Toronto Blue Jays’ Jays Care Foundation to run programs for various age groups. Robert Moore was first designated a Jays Care affiliated school in 2024, receiving equipment and other support to run after-school programs. Outreach Youth Worker Rebecca Tolen says it is bringing the sport to young people where it is not easily accessible.