Author Archives: Brad Perry

Saint John sees small surplus as debt continues to fall
Municipal staff say audited financial statements show Saint John's financial health continues to improve. The city ended the 2024 fiscal year with a small $39,000 surplus, according to the documents m...
Brad Perry Aug 27, 2025 The City of Saint John sign is pictured in this file photo. Image: Aaron Sousa

Saint John plans $63M worth of capital projects in 2026
Saint John is planning for more than $63 million worth of capital projects next year. Council's finance committee unanimously approved the 2026 capital budgets last week. That includes $43.6 million i...
Brad Perry Aug 25, 2025 Uptown Saint John. Image: Mark Leger

Main Street construction will now continue until early October
You will need to put up with construction headaches along Moncton's Main Street for a few more weeks. A major infrastructure renewal project has led to lane closures and major traffic delays since lat...
Brad Perry Aug 25, 2025 Construction sign, May 2025. Image: Randy Thoms/Acadia Broadcasting

St. Stephen council denounce harassment of municipal staff
The Municipal District of St. Stephen is speaking out against the treatment of both council members and staff. "In recent months, we have witnessed an alarming rise in public incivility directed towar...
Nathalie Sturgeon, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Courier Aug 24, 2025 Jeff Renaud is the chief administrative officer for the Municipal District of St. Stephen. Image: CHCO-TV YouTube video capture

Province approves Spruce Lake Industrial Park expansion
The controversial Spruce Lake Industrial Park expansion in Saint John's Lorneville community has passed its final hurdle. New Brunswick's Department of Environment approved the environmental impact as...
Brad Perry Aug 22, 2025 Saint John is considering expanding the Spruce Lake Industrial Park on the city's west side. Image: City of Saint John

Consultation begins for N.B. education plans
The New Brunswick government has begun public consultations to guide the development of its new long-term education plans. A discussion paper released by the province on Friday said creating a stable ...
Brad Perry Aug 22, 2025 Heidi Ryder is the president of the New Brunswick Teachers' Association. Image: Zoom video capture

Teen killed in Rothesay crash
A 15-year-old boy has died after a collision between a motorcycle and a large truck in Rothesay. Kennebecasis regional police said it happened on French Village Road just before 4 p.m. Tuesday. Deputy...
Brad Perry Aug 22, 2025 A Kennebecasis Regional Police Force cruiser. Image: Staff photo

Saint John remains on track for record-breaking development year
Saint John is on track for a milestone year when it comes to development, members of the city's growth committee heard this week. Kevin Molnar, manager of customer service and operations, gave an over...
Brad Perry Aug 22, 2025 Sonar / Depositphotos.com

Riverview redesigns commercial development grant program
Riverview is aiming to support local businesses, attract new investment and grow its commercial tax base. Councillors approved changes to the town's commercial development grant program during a meeti...
Brad Perry Aug 22, 2025 Image: Riverview Town Council online feed

Mixed news for N.B. fuel prices
There is mixed news expected at the fuel pumps this week in New Brunswick, according to an industry source. The maximum price for regular self-serve is expected to climb by more than one cent per litr...
Brad Perry Aug 21, 2025 mary_smn / Depositphotos.com
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