Author Archives: Brad Perry
Power crews getting lights back on after heavy snow
Thousands are getting the lights back on after an early winter storm brought heavy wet snow to much of New Brunswick. About 1,000 homes and businesses were still without electricity as of Saturday nig...
Nov 29, 2024 HayDmitriy / Depositphotos.com
Preventing fall-related injuries among older NBers
Slips and falls are the leading cause of emergency department visits in New Brunswick, according to an injury prevention specialist. Trauma NB, the provincial lead agency for injury prevention, is hop...
Nov 29, 2024 The Saint John Regional Hospital. Image: Brad Perry
Advance voting for N.B. municipal byelections
Some New Brunswickers will be casting ballots as part of their upcoming weekend plans. Advance voting is taking place on Saturday for municipal byelections in 10 communities. Beausoleil: mayor - 5 can...
Nov 29, 2024 Image: Submitted/Elections NB
Canada's economy grows 1% in third quarter
Canada's economy grew at an annualized rate of one per cent in the third quarter of 2024. Statistics Canada says that was down from an increase of 2.2 per cent in the previous quarter. Higher househol...
Nov 29, 2024 Jason Hafso / Unsplash
Missing N.B. man found dead: RCMP
A man missing in western New Brunswick has been found dead, according to the RCMP. The 29-year-old from Millville, northwest of Fredericton, was reported missing to police on Monday. In an update on F...
Nov 29, 2024 Image: Staff photo
Santa Claus coming to the KV this weekend
Santa Claus will be coming to the Kennebecasis Valley this weekend. The 26th annual KV Santa Claus Parade takes place on Saturday evening. The parade will leave Kennebecasis Valley High School in Quis...
Nov 29, 2024 Jesson Mata / Unsplash
Woman facing child porn charges after children saved by RCMP
A woman is facing child pornography charges after police removed several children from a Moncton home this summer. The 35-year-old woman is charged with possessing, transmitting and making child porno...
Nov 29, 2024 Image: Facebook/Royal Canadian Mounted Police
U.S. tariffs would be 'punishing' for N.B., says trade association
Tariffs by the United States government would be "punishing" for New Brunswick, according to an industry and trade association. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is threatening a 25 per cent tariff on...
Nov 28, 2024 Ron Marcolin is the divisional vice-president of Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters. Image: Submitted
Saint John councillor wants larger tax rate cut
Saint John is proposing a three-cent tax cut next year, but one councillor says it does not go far enough. The 2025 draft operating budget was presented to council during this week's regular meeting. ...
Nov 28, 2024 The exterior of Saint John City Hall is pictured in this file photo. Image: staff photo
N.B. fuel prices expected to increase slightly
New Brunswick drivers will see slight increases at the fuel pumps this week, according to an industry source. Prices for regular self-serve gasoline and diesel are both expected to rise by less than 0...
Nov 28, 2024 engin akyurt / Unsplash