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RCMP issues 293 tickets in traffic enforcement initiative

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A recent RCMP traffic blitz in Southeastern New Brunswick ended with 293 traffic violations under the New Brunswick Motor Vehicle Act.

Members of the New Brunswick RCMP’s Tactical Traffic Enforcement Unit (TTEU), the Codiac Regional RCMP and New Brunswick’s Department of Justice and Public Safety stopped vehicles in Greater Moncton between October 29 and October 31.

Sixty-nine violations were speeding infractions. One driver was arrested for being impaired, and 50 vehicles were towed.

Inspections were performed on 63 vehicles, and 18 were deemed unsafe. Several warnings were also issued during the operation. 

“A well-maintained vehicle is a safe vehicle, and safety should always be a top priority for every motorist,” said Corporal Stéphane Dugas with the Tactical Traffic Enforcement Unit.

“By having a valid safety inspection, you’re not only protecting yourself but also safeguarding passengers, pedestrians, and fellow drivers. Take the time to validate, because a few minutes of diligence today can save lives tomorrow.”

Santa Claus offering a beautifully wrapped present, perfect for Christmas themes.

Registration deadline for Greater Moncton Santa Claus Parade approaching quickly

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Christmas is only two months away, so mark the date on your calendar.

Santa Claus will officially arrive in Greater Moncton on November 28.

That’s the date of this year’s annual Greater Moncton Santa Claus parade.

If you’d like to enter a float or group in the parade, the deadline is November 6.

This year’s theme is Festival of Lights.

Greater Moncton’s Santa Claus parade welcomes almost 100,000 spectators to Moncton’s downtown each year as it officially brings the Christmas spirit.

It also helps to kickstart the Christmas shopping season in the Hub City.

The parade begins at 5:00 pm at the corner of Cameron and Main Street in Moncton and ends at the corner of Champlain and Paul Street in Dieppe.

Terry Fox Monument

Finish what Terry Fox started, annual run set for Sunday in Greater Moncton

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An annual tradition that memorializes a man’s determination, resilience and hope will be held on Sunday.

The 46th annual tri-community Terry Fox Run raises money for cancer research.

Registration for the one, five, and ten-kilometre walk, run, or roll event in Moncton, Riverview, and Dieppe begins at noon on September 20 in the events zone on Assomption Boulevard in Moncton, with the run at 1 pm.

There’s no entry fee, but participants are encouraged to collect pledges. Forms can be found online.

The Terry Fox Run is the largest cancer research fundraising event in the world, with events in 33 countries across five continents every year, including more than 10,000 runs in Canada.

This year marks a milestone for the Foundation, raising more than $1 billion for cancer research to date.

The Terry Fox Marathon of Hope began in St. John’s, Nfld., on Apr. 12, 1980. Terry ran the equivalent of a marathon a day for 143 days until he was forced to abandon the effort just outside Thunder Bay, Ontario, on Sept. 1, 1980, 5,373 kilometres into his journey. The cancer had returned, this time in his lungs.

Terry died June 28, 1981, at the age of 22.