Author Archives: Brad Perry

Communication, transparency key for N.B. premier
New Brunswick's new premier says many residents are feeling cynical and frustrated with politics and government. Susan Holt said that is why transparency has been one of her key focuses since coming i...
Brad Perry Jan 02, 2025 New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt speaks during the first question period of the new legislative session on Nov. 20, 2024. Image: Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick video capture

Saint John Transit multi-ride passes now cost more
Many transit users in Saint John are now paying more to take the bus. Saint John Transit increased the price of multi-ride passes as of Jan. 1. They now cost an average of 1.5 per cent more, with incr...
Brad Perry Jan 02, 2025 One of the buses in the Saint John Transit fleet. Image: staff photo

New impaired driving penalties take effect in N.B.
Police officers in New Brunswick now have more flexibility when it comes to dealing with impaired drivers. Amendments to the Motor Vehicle Act introduced by the previous government take effect on Wedn...
Brad Perry Jan 01, 2025 Image: Submitted/New Brunswick RCMP

Christmas tree recycling in the Saint John region
Municipalities in the Saint John region have announced their Christmas tree drop-off sites. Saint John: The City of Saint John says it will have five sites open for residents from Jan. 1 to 12. They i...
Brad Perry Jan 01, 2025 Sandra Seitamaa / Unsplash

Temperature records set in several N.B. communities
It has felt more like spring rather than the first few days of winter in New Brunswick. Several communities set temperature records on Monday, some nearly a century old. Bas-Caraquet reached a high of...
Brad Perry Dec 31, 2024 Thermometer. (SOURCE: Pixabay)

Most popular baby names in N.B. this year
If you have a newborn named Noah or Charlotte, you are far from alone. They were the top names for babies born in New Brunswick in 2024. Other popular names were Liam, Oliver, Henry, Jack, Olivia, Ame...
Brad Perry Dec 31, 2024 surkovdimitri / Depositphotos.com

Fireworks to ring in the new year in Saint John
The City of Saint John will ring in 2025 with a light show. Fireworks will be set off from Long Wharf on New Year's Eve. The show is set to begin at 8 p.m., weather permitting.
Brad Perry Dec 31, 2024 The City of Saint John sign is pictured in this file photo. Image: Brad Perry

Horizon Health warns about scam in Harvey area
The Horizon Health Network has issued a warning to residents in the Harvey area about a potential scam. Someone claiming to work for the Harvey Health Centre has been calling people asking for persona...
Brad Perry Dec 31, 2024 tatsianama / Depositphotos.com

Interim PC leader reflects on first few weeks in new role
It has been a busy couple of months for the interim leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick. Glen Savoie was tasked with leading the party after Blaine Higgs resigned following h...
Brad Perry Dec 31, 2024 Glen Savoie is the interim leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick. Image: Stephen MacGillivray Photography & Video

Temporary parking changes for snow clearing in Saint John
Snow clearing efforts continue in Saint John after the Christmas storm that brought more than 30 centimetres of snow to the city. 'No parking' signs will be in place along some sections of several str...
Brad Perry Dec 30, 2024 Jackson Simmer / Unsplash
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