RCMP in New Brunswick say they have responded to almost two thousand domestic violence reports so far in 2016. That works our to roughly ten domestic violence call across the province every day. RCMP Superintendent Rick Shaw says the stats released by the RCMP likely only represent a fraction of domestic violence instances in the province. Shaw say victims often suffer violence numerous times before police are called and that many case are never reported.
Category: Sussex
Meeting on Monday to Discuss Fate of Damaged Covered Bridge
A meeting will be held tomorrow to help decide the future of the Hammond River Number 2 Covered Bridge in Quispamisis. Local residents are invited to attend. Officials with the provincial transportation department will present options for the bridge, which remains closed after being damaged by an overweight excavator fell through the bridge deck. The province is considering whether the bridge should be replaced by a new bridge or if the century old bridge is worth repairing.