Author Archives: Brad Perry

J.D. Irving to acquire Masardis Sawmill in Maine
Saint John-based J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) is adding another sawmill to its portfolio south of the border. The company has announced it will acquire the Masardis Sawmill in northern Maine as of Sunda...
Brad Perry Jan 03, 2025 Log spruce trunks pile. Sawn trees from the forest. Logging timber wood industry. Cut trees along a road prepared for removal

Interim PC leader not thinking about permanent leadership
There is still no word on when New Brunswick's Progressive Conservatives will choose a new permanent leader. Glen Savoie has been serving as interim leader since Blaine Higgs resigned following Octobe...
Brad Perry Jan 03, 2025 Glen Savoie is the interim leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick. Image: Stephen MacGillivray Photography & Video

Ontario to see less in equalization payments
Ontario will see a drop in federal equalization payments for the upcoming year, according to updated figures. The province will get more than $546 million for the 2025-26 fiscal year, down from the $5...
Brad Perry Jan 03, 2025 Jason Hafso / Unsplash

N.S. to see boost in equalization payments
Nova Scotia will see a considerable boost in federal equalization payments for the upcoming year. The province will get more than $3.4 billion for the 2025-26 fiscal year, up from just under $3.3 bill...
Brad Perry Jan 03, 2025 Jason Hafso / Unsplash

N.B. to see boost in equalization payments
New Brunswick will see a considerable boost in federal equalization payments for the upcoming year. The province will get more than $3.1 billion for the 2025-26 fiscal year, up from just under $2.9 bi...
Brad Perry Jan 03, 2025 Jason Hafso / Unsplash

Logging truck overturns on Route 1
No serious injuries were reported after a logging truck overturned on Route 1 in the Musquash area. Firefighters, police and paramedics responded to the scene around 10:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Musqua...
Brad Perry Jan 03, 2025 A Musquash Fire Department truck can be seen in this undated photo. Image: Submitted

Higher fuel prices expected to start 2025
It looks like we will be starting off the new year with higher fuel prices, according to an industry source. Prices for regular self-serve gasoline and diesel are expected to rise by around two cents ...
Brad Perry Jan 02, 2025 engin akyurt / Unsplash

Man arrested for murder in Christmas Eve death
One person has been arrested for murder after a Christmas Eve death in Saint John. Police announced Thursday that a 26-year-old man was taken into custody earlier in the day. He remains behind bars an...
Brad Perry Jan 02, 2025 A Saint John Police Force car. Image: Brad Perry

Saint Andrews looks to update town's municipal plan
Staff and councillors in Saint Andrews will be busy over the coming months. They will be working on an update to the community's municipal plan this year. Mayor Brad Henderson said it is needed after ...
Brad Perry Jan 02, 2025 Image: Town of Saint Andrews website

Highest-paid N.B. doctors earn more than $2M each
New Brunswick's three highest-paid doctors each received more than $2 million during the last fiscal year. The province has released its unaudited list of payments made to medical practitioners in 202...
Brad Perry Jan 02, 2025 tetxu / Depositphotos.com
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