Author Archives: Brad Perry
Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate to 3.25%
The Bank of Canada has cut its key interest rate by another 50 basis points to 3.25 per cent. It is the fifth consecutive cut to the overnight interest rate since early June. Before that, the interest...
Dec 11, 2024 Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem. Image: YouTube video capture
Saint John council approves 3-cent tax cut
Saint John council has approved the city's 2025 budget, but not everyone was on board. The $194-million budget passed by a vote of 6-3 during Monday's regular council meeting. Included in the budget i...
Dec 10, 2024 The exterior of Saint John City Hall is pictured in this file photo. Image: staff photo
RCMP seek vehicle of interest in Chipman double homicide
RCMP are now seeking a vehicle of interest in connection with a double homicide in Chipman. Police received a report of a vehicle on fire with two people inside off Midland Road around 8 a.m. on Nov. ...
Dec 10, 2024 A vehicle of interest in connection with a double homicide in Chipman on Nov. 25, 2024. Image: New Brunswick RCMP
Mixed bag of weather on the way to N.B.
An intense low pressure system will bring a mixed bag of weather to New Brunswick over the next couple of days. Rainfall, freezing rain and wind warnings are in place for much of the province, along w...
Dec 10, 2024 Warnings and special weather statements in effect across New Brunswick on Dec. 10, 2024. Image: Environment Canada
N.B. tables $1.26B capital budget for 2025-26
New Brunswick's Liberal government has tabled a $1.26-billion capital budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year. Officials said the budget is about $70 million higher than the multi-year plan that was tabled...
Dec 10, 2024 The New Brunswick legislature in Fredericton. Image: Brad Perry
Auditor general flags issues with child death review process
New Brunswick's auditor general has flagged a number of issues with the province's child death review process. Several key legislative requirements for child death reviews are not being met, Paul Mart...
Dec 10, 2024 Paul Martin, New Brunswick's auditor general, delivers a report to the legislative assembly on Dec. 10, 2024. Image: Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick video capture
Two alleged assaults at Dorchester Penitentiary
Two alleged assaults on inmates have been reported at Dorchester Penitentiary, according to the Correctional Service of Canada. A spokesperson told our newsroom that both of the alleged incident took ...
Dec 10, 2024 Dorchester Penitentiary. Image: Correctional Service Canada
N.B. not ensuring timely access to addictions, mental health services
New Brunswick is not ensuring timely access to addiction and mental health services, according to the province's auditor general. Paul Martin tabled a new report on Tuesday looking at the Department o...
Dec 10, 2024 Paul Martin is the auditor general for New Brunswick. Image: Submitted/Auditor General of New Brunswick
UCCO-SACC reaches four-year tentative agreement
A new tentative agreement has been reached for thousands of federal correctional officers across Canada. The four-year collective agreement applies to around 7,000 workers represented by the Union of ...
Dec 10, 2024 zurijeta / Depositphotos.com
Saint John Water considers rate hikes starting in 2026
After years of rate freezes, Saint John Water is proposing rate hikes to help address its infrastructure deficit. The utility presented its 10-year financial plan to members of Common Council's financ...
Dec 10, 2024 Clint Budd / CC