Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Cherry Brook Zoo To Close
The Cherry Brook Zoo in Saint John is closing after nearly 46 years in operation. In a statement, Norm McFarlane, chair of the zoo’s board of trustees, said they have decided to permanently clos...
Tamara Steele Apr 30, 2020
Playground Structures, Skate Parks Remain Closed
The City of Saint John is clarifying what outdoor activities you can take part in amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Last week, the province lifted restrictions which were in place for outdoor spaces like pa...
News Apr 30, 2020
Fredericton MP Thanks NB Provincial Leaders For Care Taken During COVID-19
During the a historical virtual meeting of MP’s this week, the first one ever, Green Party MP for Fredericton Jenica Atwin, gave thanks for the way the COVID-19 pandemic has been handled in New ...
Tara Clow Apr 30, 2020
Canadians Asked To Curb Their Enthusiasm
Canadians are being asked to curb their enthusiasm despite the flattening of the COVID-19 curve. Canada's Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam says we're getting excited about the flattening of...
Stephanie Sirois Apr 30, 2020
PM Vows To Get Answers In Helicopter Crash
The Prime Minister is assuring Canadians they will get answers into how a Canadian Armed Forces CH-148 Cyclone helicopter went down Wednesday off the coast of Greece. The aircraft had been deployed on...
Sheri Leviski-Kotyk Apr 30, 2020
No Atlantic Balloon Fiesta This Year
The 35th annual Atlantic Balloon Fiesta in Sussex has been grounded due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Committee members made the announcement in a post on their Facebook page earlier this week. After much...
Brad Perry Apr 30, 2020
New Spin On Police Chief For A Day Contest
The Saint John Police Force is looking for a new police chief, but only for a day. Jim Hennessy, spokesperson for the police force, said this year’s contest to become chief for a day has a new s...
Stephanie Sirois Apr 30, 2020
Federal Funding For Canadians Historical
There's no word on how long the federal government can keep funding businesses and people through the COVID-19 pandemic. Health Minister Patty Hajdu said it depends on how long the nation needs to mai...
Sheri Leviski-Kotyk Apr 30, 2020
Canada Nears 3,000 COVID-19 Deaths
The cautious optimism surrounding Canada’s fight against COVID-19 is not going to go away anytime soon. Canada’s chief public health officer, Dr. Theresa Tam, says that while things are lo...
News Apr 30, 2020
N.B. Helping Businesses On Reopening Plans
Businesses in all sectors in New Brunswick are looking at what they need to do to reopen safely in the coming weeks and months. Premier Blaine Higgs says physical distancing will be an important direc...
Allan Dearing Apr 30, 2020
