Snake death trial

The jury heard opening testimony in the criminal negligence trial of Jean-Claude Savoie in Campbellton yesterday. They saw pictures of the apartment where Connor and Noah Barthe were killed by a Rock Python as they slept.

An RCMP officer told the jury the 45km python lunged, snapped its jaws, and made growling noises as it was forced back into its pen after killing the two sleeping boys.

Bus fares rise in New Year

You’re going to have to pay more to ride the buses next year, according to CBC.

Codiac Transpo has announced cash fares are rising by a quarter to $2.50. Passes will cost $1 more per year. It also points out these are the first fare increases in five years…but Moncton still has the lowest ones in the province.

Codiac Transpo also said the free Wednesday service for seniors will continue as well as discounts on monthly passes to seniors and students. Children under 5 will continue to ride for free as will CNIB cardholders/attendants.