Crime Stoppers adds new technology with Web Tips and Anonymous Text Messaging join the fight against crime

For 25 years, Crime Stoppers has given New Brunswickers an opportunity to provide information about crimes both anonymously and securely through their toll-free hotline at 1-800-222-8477, but as cell phones and the internet become the communication tools of choice these days, the charitable organization felt it was time to expand the ways it collects these tips - many of which assist law enforcement in the province solve crucial, time-dependent cases.

The volunteer-run group is launching their 'Call, Click, and Text Anonymously' campaign, which incorporates a guaranteed system to protect the identity of the tipster - which is of the utmost importance to the Crime Stoppers program.

Tipsters can contact Crime Stoppers using their cell phones either by calling the traditional toll-free number or through easy to remember numbers initiated by Canada's largest cell providers. Bell and Telus clients are able to dial *TIPS (*8477), and Rogers customers can dial #TIPS (#8477) to reach the office, which handles calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year round.

Porter Airlines is introducing service from the Greater Moncton International Airport

The Greater Moncton International Airport (GMIA) is pleased to welcome Porter Airlines to Moncton. Commencing June 25, the destination will feature non-stop flights from Greater Moncton International Airport (GMIA) to Ottawa, as well as service to Porter’s downtown base at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. Flights between Moncton and Toronto include a brief stop in Ottawa.

A schedule of two daily roundtrips is available for the summer season until September 7. A year-round program of four weekly flights remains in place after this time, including daily roundtrips on Thursday and Friday, plus twice daily Sunday service.