Author Archives: Brad Perry
Roméo Bourque elected mayor of Beausoleil
A new mayor has been elected in the community of Beausoleil. Romo Bourque received the most votes in Monday's municipal byelection. Bourque, who was one of five candidates vying for the vacant seat, r...
Dec 09, 2024 Image: Submitted/Elections NB
Mariah Darling elected to Saint John council
A new councillor has been elected for Ward 3 in Saint John. Mariah Darling received the most votes in Monday's municipal byelection. Darling, who was one of 11 candidates vying for the vacant council ...
Dec 09, 2024 Mariah Darling was elected to represent Ward 3 in Saint John during a municipal byelection on Dec. 9, 2024. Image: Facebook/Mariah Darling for Ward 3 Councillor
N.B. plans HST rebate on purpose-built rental housing
Some much-needed relief is coming for developers looking to construct new rental housing in New Brunswick. The Liberal government says it is working on a program to rebate the 10 per cent provincial p...
Dec 09, 2024 Josh Olalde / Unsplash
Nelly bringing his international tour to the Maritimes
A three-time Grammy-winning rapper is coming to the Maritimes next year. Nelly is bringing his Where The Party At tour to Scotiabank Centre in Halifax on April 11. He will then head to New Brunswick f...
Dec 09, 2024 Image: Live Nation Entertainment
Federal Liberals to table fall economic statement next week
Canada's finance minister will give an update on the country's finances next week. Chrystia Freeland is set to deliver her government's fall economic statement on Monday. It comes just one day before ...
Dec 09, 2024 Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland makes an announcement on April 9, 2024. Image: CPAC video capture
'Immediate action' needed on school seclusion rooms: watchdog
New Brunswick's child and youth advocate is raising concerns about the use of seclusion rooms in schools. In a new report released on Monday, Kelly Lamrock called on the Department of Education to ove...
Dec 09, 2024 New Brunswick Advocate Kelly Lamrock. Image: Brad Perry
Southeast N.B. residents happy about quality of life: survey
Southeastern New Brunswick residents and businesses are generally happy about their quality of life and municipal services. That is one of the key findings in a recent survey conducted by Navigator fo...
Dec 09, 2024 Image: Acadia Broadcasting
Municipal byelections taking place on Monday
Some New Brunswickers will be heading to the polls again on Monday. Municipal byelections are taking place in 10 communities throughout the province. In Beausoleil, there are five people running to be...
Dec 09, 2024 Image: Submitted/Elections NB
Municipal byelections taking place on Monday
Some New Brunswickers will be heading to the polls again on Monday. Municipal byelections are taking place in 10 communities throughout the province. In Saint John, there are 11 people running for a v...
Dec 09, 2024 Image: Submitted/Elections NB
Construction training program opens doors to people facing barriers
A new initiative in Saint John will provide training and construction work to people facing barriers. Hammers 2 Homes is a six-week program that has been created by the Saint John Tool Library. Execut...
Dec 09, 2024 Josh Olalde / Unsplash