Fatality in St. Stephen

An elderly woman was killed in a car-pedestrian accident in St. Stephen.

RCMP say the 88 year old woman was hit while crossing Milltown Boulevard late Sunday afternoon. She was taken to hospital where she died of her injuries.

The accident is still under investigation, however alcohol and speed are not believed to be factors.

Youth business program expands

The Gallant Government is helping expand a Moncton youth program to the rest of the province.

Treasury Board President Roger Melanson says the government will provide $345,000 over three years so Venn Innovations can expand its InpireNB program to other areas of the province. the program teams students with business people looking for new talent.

Doug Robertson, president and CEO of Venn Innovation, told the Times and Transcript companies say their number one challenge is finding young talent….while young people seeking a career have to look to other provinces….and not just in tech sectors.