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CTV News
2 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Boil water order issued for Moncton neighbourhood
A boil water advisory is in effect for part of Moncton. An undated photo of a running water faucet. (File photo/CTV News) A boil water order has been issued for a neighbourhood in Moncton. Those living in Elmwood Drive, north of the Trans-Canada highway. This includes residents and businesses along Granite Drive, Royal Oaks Subdivision, and civic addresses including and above 759 Elmwood Drive are being told to boil their water for at least one minute before consuming. According to a news release from the City of Moncton, the order was issued as a result of high water flows from ongoing fire suppression efforts in the area that has resulted in high turbidity levels. 'Contaminated water may cause illness in humans, including diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms,' states the release. The city notes residents may experience discoloured water or air in their plumbing systems and residents who completely lose water pressure should turn off the circuit breaker for their hot water heaters to prevent damage to the heating elements. The city says they are evaluating all available information and is currently working with the Department of Health. The release states testing will continue over the next 72 hours and an advisory will be issued when the boil water advisory is rescinded. For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
CBC
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Safety concerns halt MAGA musician's Moncton concert
Sean Feucht, a controversial Christian singer who's spoken out against the 2SLGBTQ+ community, will not perform at Moncton's Riverfront Park on Thursday after the City of Moncton revoked his permit, citing safety concerns.
CTV News
18-07-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Moncton's building permits surpass year-end total for 2024
Construction workers on a new condo site in Saint John, New Brunswick on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes Building permits in one of Canada's fastest growing cities continues to rise. Year-to-date building permits have reached $309.7 million, which is a higher amount than what was posted for the entire year in 2024, said the City of Moncton in a news release. That number is only $56 million short of the highest building permit year on the city's record – $366 million in 2022. For the second quarter, building permits totaled $112.1 million, a 21 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024. Deputy Mayor Paulette Thériault said the first half of the year has been very impressive. 'We are particularly pleased with the development we are seeing in the residential sector, which is very much needed to support our growing population, and with the continued commercial and institutional investments,' said Thériault. A total of 365 building permits were issued between April and June. The city said the growth is driven by dynamic residential, institutional, and commercial development activity. Residential construction has included 800 units representing a total investment of $117 million, a 70 per cent increase in the number of units compared to the same period in 2024. It accounts for 49 per cent of the quarter's building permit volume – a total value of $55.3 million. The City of Moncton's Director of Economic Development Luc Babineau said the city is delivering a balanced mix of development. 'These numbers reflect the ongoing interest from investors and the City's efforts to support development that meets the needs of our growing community,' said Babineau. Major projects for the quarter include a $17.3 million, 143-unit apartment building at 260 Millennium Boulevard and a $8.8 million, 63-unit development at 32 Marriott Drive The quarter saw 17 permits awarded for government and other institutions, for a total of $37.5 million. This included major initiatives such as a $20.6 million renovation to establish a public health laboratory at 330 Université Avenue and a $1.3 million renovation to expand the Oulton College facility on Elmwood Drive to accommodate a nursing lab. Commercial and industrial construction permits came in at $17.5 million which include a $3.3-million project to build a new lemur exhibit at Magnetic Hill Zoo and a $3.2-million project to replace the roof cap sheet at one of the city's two Walmart locations. More to come…. For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
CTV News
05-06-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
Moncton calling on drivers to practice the zipper merge amid construction season
Moncton is asking drivers to practice the zipper merge as the busy construction season gets underway in the city. René Lagacé, director of engineering for the City of Moncton, gave a presentation about the importance of the zipper merge at a council meeting on Tuesday. 'It's all about moving motorists more efficiently through a construction zone,' he said. 'It works better if more people do it; it would work perfectly if everyone would do it.' The zipper merge, which is used in construction areas when a multi-lane road is reduced, requires drivers to stay in their lanes right up until the merge point. Drivers are also asked to take turns merging into the lane to speed up the process. 'Using the zipper merge has proven to get more cars through a construction zone than a single line,' Lagacé said. 'It's more efficient.' Moncton detour A construction sign near Moncton, N.B.'s West Main Traffic Circle is pictured. (CTV Atlantic/Alana Pickrell) For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
CBC
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- CBC
Moncton backpedals on bike lane after drivers complain
Social Sharing The City of Moncton has been adding bicycle lanes for the past several years as part of its active transportation plan. But not every bike lane is permanent — in fact, one will soon be removed along a stretch of St. George Boulevard. The intersection of St. George Boulevard and Wellington Avenue was updated last year to add a bike lane. But that reconfiguration came with the removal of a designated left-turn lane for vehicles. Some Monctonians are having a hard time with the reversal. "Moncton has not been able to really get used to this intersection and its configuration, despite the fact that we do have this left-turn lane across two lanes of traffic in other areas of the city," Leslie Tse, active transportation co-ordinator for the City of Moncton, told Information Morning Moncton. "So it's been determined that we're going to revert it back to its initial configuration." A step in the wrong direction The reconfiguration will be slightly different than the original design. Cyclists will be diverted for only one block instead of two. "Cyclists make the choice whether they feel comfortable riding straight on the street as the bike lane peters out," said Tse. "Honestly, some cyclists will choose to maybe jump onto the sidewalk for that short transition." Many cyclists aren't happy with the city's decision. WATCH | Cycling advocates ' hope it doesn't indicate a trend' Bike lane to be removed from busy Moncton street 21 minutes ago Duration 2:15 "I just hate to see the city give in to the concerns of a few motorists, for the sake of the convenience of a few seconds," said Calvin Martini, president of the Active Transportation Coalition of Moncton. Martini bikes through that intersection frequently, as it's part of his daily commute, using the intersection to transfer from the Northwest Trail to major bike lanes in the city centre. "It's a shame that the city is responding to the concerns of a few drivers to actually reverse that decision made by the city last year," he said. "It will diminish the safety for all road users, not just people on bikes, but also drivers who will now be faced with cars speeding through." Martini said the Active Transportation Coalition is encouraging its 250 members to email their councillors with their concerns, and he's planning to file a formal complaint with the city in the hopes the reversal doesn't happen. More bike lanes to come The city recognizes the reconfiguration won't be ideal for cyclists, but Tse said the city is still working on other active transportation plans in the area, like installing a multi-use path along St. George within the next few years. There are also plans to include bollards in the bike lanes near Centennial Park, and generally to separate vehicle traffic from bike lanes along main roads. "Some cyclists are comfortable on the road, many are not," she said. "And we recognize that, and that's why we want to make a safer network." As for Martini, he's hopeful the reversal is just a one-off. "I think it's a disappointing change in direction for the city, I hope it doesn't indicate a trend," he said. "The safety of bike users is going to continue to be a problem until we have a solid bike network in the city, and we are a long way from that now."
