Rhythm Rathi

Reporter, CBC New Brunswick

Rhythm Rathi is a reporter with CBC New Brunswick in Moncton. He was born and raised in India and attended journalism school in Ontario. Send him your story tips at [email protected]

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Fredericton takeout owner says unlicensed food businesses cutting corners

Pavan Kumar Moodalkatte says he has complained to the Department of Health six times in the past 16 months.

Pedestrian in hospital with life-threatening injuries after Moncton parking lot collision

A woman is facing life-threatening injuries after being struck by a motor vehicle in a Moncton, N.B., parking lot on Tuesday morning.

Nearly 2,000 vehicles stolen in RCMP territory in N.B. in 2024

More than 30 per cent of all vehicles stolen in RCMP-patrolled territory in New Brunswick were stolen in Moncton, Dieppe and Riverview, according to the RCMP's year-to-date occurrence data, which was last updated on Tuesday.

Moncton optician turns 'obsession' for vintage frames into eyewear business

Optician Ciaran McCarthy collects and sells vintage eyewear out of a historical building in Moncton. He started collecting old eyeglasses frames for personal use but now has about 400 pairs at his shop.

Moncton service held for dozens who died in 2024 while homeless, struggling with addiction

A crowd gathered at Moncton's Victoria Park on Wednesday to remember the more than 50 people who died in 2024 while experiencing homelessness and drug addiction.

Salisbury steps up to help other towns meet their holiday turkey-drive targets

The Town of Salisbury's inaugural turkey drive brought in more than twice as many donations than organizers were aiming for, so they're sharing the extra bounty with local food banks in Sussex and Shediac.

Blind Moncton resident welcomes new Codiac Transpo announcement system

Codiac Transpo has added a system to some of its buses that announces the approaching stop and displays it on a screen. For Matt Hayes, who is a regular passenger and describes himself as legally blind, the change is a "great relief."

Sussex using drone to fast-track work on project to reduce flood impact

Engineers in the Town of Sussex are using a drone to help collect topographical data and pictures to help fast-track survey work for flood mitigation infrastructure.

Gone in less than 3 minutes: Moncton car dealer frustrated by vehicle theft

A Moncton car dealer was surprised to see thieves steal a pick-up truck from his used car dealership parking lot under security cameras in less than three minutes. An insurance crime investigator provides some vehicle safety tips to make vehicles harder to steal.

French hip-hop event brings together about 800 Moncton-area high school students

Students from across the Anglophone East school district high gathered at the Université de Moncton to enjoy a concert by three francophone hip-hop artists.