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Tara Clow

About Tara Clow

Tara Clow is a multi-award-winning news anchor and reporter with more than 30 years of experience at radio stations across Canada. She is a graduate of the Radio and TV Arts program at Toronto Metropolitan University and the Humber College radio broadcasting program. She is based in Moncton and covers stories across Canada. Contact Tara at clow.tara@radioabl.ca.

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Snow, freezing rain, ice pellets and rain for N.B.

There will be some slipping and sliding going on tonight.

Yellow alert freezing rain warnings have now been issued for areas including Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick, Sussex, Kennebecasis Valley, Kings County and Fundy National Park.

Environment Canada is calling for freezing rain to begin after midnight tonight and wrap up Wednesday morning.

It’s also expected to mix with ice pellets and wet snow, with amounts between 5 and 15 millimetres.

Meteorologist Jill Maepea says we won’t see temperatures suddenly plunge into the deep freeze.

“Places that are getting the freezing precip are going to be right around zero, while up north it’ll be below zero because they’ll see mostly snow and a few ice pellets. In the south, it’ll be a few degrees above zero.”

Special weather statements remain in effect for areas including Saint John, St. Stephen, and Northern Charlotte County, Grand Manan, and Coastal Charlotte County, with warnings of the potential for rain at times mixed with freezing rain tonight and Wednesday morning.

Maepea says winds will be mild with this system.

She had some additional bad news for those awaiting better weather, “We’re watching another system very similar to this for Friday.”

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UPDATE: Snow, rain, freezing rain and ice pellets for N.B.

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Hopefully, you didn’t put the snow shovels away when spring officially arrived just over a week ago.

There will be shovelling and scraping in your near future.

More messy weather is coming, according to Environment Canada.

Environment Canada has issued special weather statements for the province.

They are calling for the possibility of significant snowfall, ice pellets, and freezing rain on Tuesday night.

“It looks like to the north, mostly snow, to the extreme south, I want to say, mostly rain, and then everything in between will be a mixture of everything. We’re looking at 15 to 20 centimetres of snow up north. In terms of freezing rain, we’re looking at maybe 5 to 10 millimetres over several hours through central and southern parts, including Moncton through to Fredericton. Then down south, Saint. John, St. Stephen, it looks like it will be maybe initially some freezing rain or ice pellets, but mostly rain after that, and they’re looking at from 10 to 20 millimetres,” Meteorologist Jill Maepea told our newsroom.

Snowfall and/or freezing rain warnings may be required, and Maepea explained those could come later today.

Scatter precipitation is expected to begin tomorrow afternoon, in the form of flurries and showers, but Mapea said they’re anticipating the system will intensify more on Tuesday evening and Tuesday night.

Conditions are expected to improve for Thursday, but Maepea added they are monitoring another similar system for Friday.

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Section of Lutz Street in Moncton closed

A street closure to take note of for Monday, March 30.

Lutz Street between Main and Queen Streets will be closed from 9 am to 4 pm today.

Crews are placing communication lines inside a manhole.

No through traffic will be permitted during this time for safety reasons.

Traffic will be diverted to alternate streets.

Signage and flaggers will be on site to allow the safe flow of traffic around the work area.

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Maritime hockey legend passes away

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A former coach of the Moncton Wildcats has passed away.

Bill Riley was the first-ever coach for the Wildcats.

He was also the third black player to play in the NHL, with the Washington Capitals in the 1970’s.

Hockey Nova Scotia says the Amherst native played over 139 NHL games with the Capitals and Winnipeg Jets and “embodied everything a teammate and competitor should be”.

Riley was 75 years old.

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Helicopter accident in Sussex under investigation

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One person is dead after a helicopter crash near Sussex.

RCMP say it happened on Saturday near the Sussex Airport.

A request was received from JRCC Halifax for assistance in searching for a missing helicopter with one person on board.

It was a Robinson R-44 helicopter travelling from Fredericton Airport to Sussex Airport.

The helicopter was located early Sunday morning, and the pilot was deceased.

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has deployed a team of investigators to help determine the cause of the crash.

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Moncton Wildcats ready to roar, as playoff action begins

Round one of the playoffs for the 2025-2026 QMJHL season begins tonight for the Moncton Wildcats.

It’s the first time they’ve gone head-to-head in the playoffs with the Saint John Sea Dogs since 2010.

Wildcats General Manager Taylor MacDougall told our newsroom that it’s an exciting time of year, “We’ve got a really good opponent, and it should be very entertaining from the fans’ point of view.”

The Moncton Wildcats were ranked number one to wrap up the regular season, but MacDougall expressed that doesn’t define them in the playoffs, “You’re building throughout the season, and the stakes are a lot higher when the playoffs roll around. The standings get thrown out the window as soon as the playoffs start, so you work all year to try and start a series at home. We’re fortunate to have earned that, but we’ve got to earn everything else past that, and it starts tonight.”

Games one and two at the Avenir Centre

It’s two home games to start the series for the Moncton Wildcats. The puck drops at 7 pm on Friday and Saturday night.

MacDougall expressed that it’s pretty awesome having two New Brunswick teams playing in the opening round of playoffs, “I think it builds a lot of intrigue throughout the province, and obviously, there’s a bit of pride on the line. We want to play hard in those games.”

A lot of Wildcats fans have been following and supporting the team for many years, but that’s gaining even more momentum with the addition of Head Coach Gardiner MacDougall and his son, Taylor, as the GM.

‘Go Cats Go!’

“We’re so fortunate to have the fan base that we do. They’re extremely loyal, they’re extremely passionate, and it’s definitely something the players and the organization rally behind. We played a really big game in Charlottetown a week ago, wrapping up the regular season, and to have a full section of Moncton fans and to hear the ‘Go-Cats Go’ chants on the road, that’s pretty cool,” Macdougall conveyed.

Tickets for the playoffs are still available through Ticketmaster and at the Avenir Centre box office.

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N.B. Premier leading trade mission to France and Belgium

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New Brunswick representatives are headed on a trade mission to Belgium and France.

Premier Susan Holt and others from Opportunities NB and Intergovernmental Affairs, along with the CEO’s from Port Saint John and the Port of Belledune.

The delegation will begin in Belgium to strengthen port-to-port co-operation with Antwerp-Bruges, Port Saint John and the Port of Belledune.

“In the face of global uncertainty and unlawful tariffs from the United States, it is more important than ever that we focus on market diversification so that our New Brunswick businesses can thrive,” said Holt. “This trade mission will give us the chance to share what we already know: New Brunswick is a great place to do business. We’ve got the natural resources and the human resources, and now we need the partners and investment.”

Meetings between Belgian and New Brunswick companies on logistics, energy, marine services, innovation and clean tech will support efforts to identify new customers for New Brunswick’s products. Delegates will also meet with Nicholas Brousseau, Canada’s ambassador to Belgium.

While in France, Holt will meet with Louise Mushikiwabo, the secretary general of the International Organization of La Francophonie. Holt is the first New Brunswick premier to do this since 2016.

Efforts will continue in France to find new trade and investment partners through an economic roundtable with French companies, along with meetings with Crédit Agricole, Eurenco, Nalagx and logistics leaders CMA CGM Group.

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Alberta man facing charges in Dieppe car shooting incident

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A 35-year-old man from Alberta is facing charges after a shooting incident in Dieppe.

Reports of gunshots on Gauvin and Thomas Streets in Dieppe were called into the RCMP at around 12:15 am on March 17.

A motorist reported they were being chased, and gunshots could be heard striking their vehicle.

What appeared to be bullet holes were found on the driver’s side door.

Officers located a white Mercedes SUV that fit the description of the suspect vehicle. The driver, who was known to police, was arrested. Police searched the vehicle and located what is believed to be a controlled substance.

He was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking and was placed in the Southeast Regional Correctional Centre. A short time later, he tried to escape the jail but was quickly apprehended. 

The suspect appeared in court again on March 25 and was charged with discharging a firearm with intent to wound and reckless discharging of a firearm. The previous charge of trafficking was dropped.

He remains behind bars, awaiting another court date on April 1.

RCMP are still seeking information from the public. They’re particularly interested in a white 2019 Mercedes GLC that was seen in the area of Sorbonne Street and Jeannette Street in Dieppe.

If you have any details, photos or video footage, contact the RCMP.

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New non-stop Porter flights from Moncton to Montreal

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Those flying to Montreal for business or leisure now have another option.

Porter Airlines will soon offer daily non-stop flights between the Montreal Metropolitan Airport (MET)and the Greater Moncton Romeo Leblanc International Airport. (YQM)

These seasonal flights will begin on June 19.

“Providing more options to reach Montréal is important for both our business and leisure travellers,” said Courtney Burns, President and CEO of the Greater Moncton International Airport Authority. “This new service with Porter Airlines enhances connectivity and supports the continued growth of our region.”

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