Experts say the deaths of at least six right whales may have been caused by a toxic algal bloom. Getting hit by ships or entangled in fishing gear are other possibilities for the carcasses found in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Officials are hoping to have post-mortems done on them.
Category: Moncton
Public consultations on legalized marijuana set for next month
The legislature’s select committee on marijuana has scheduled public consultations on its legalization:
- Grand Falls: Wednesday, July 12, 9 a.m. – E&P Sénéchal Centre, 60 Ouellette St.
- Atholville: Thursday, July 13, 9 a.m. – Alma Hall, 256 Notre-Dame St.
- St. Stephen: Monday, July 24, 9 a.m. – Garcelon Civic Centre, 22 Budd Ave.
- Saint John: Tuesday, July 25, 9 a.m. – Port Saint John, 111 Water St.
- Moncton: Wednesday, July 26, 9 a.m. – Delta Beauséjour, 750 Main St.
- Miramichi: Thursday, July 27, 9 a.m. – Rodd Miramichi River Hotel, 1809 Water St.
- Fredericton: Friday, July 28, 9 a.m. – legislative assembly, 706 Queen St.