Author Archives: Brad Perry

Closure of a section of Dieppe Boulevard
A portion of Dieppe Boulevard will be closed to traffic on Tuesday for construction work. The city said the closure will be in place between Aucoin Street and Melanson Road. Officials said asphalt pav...
Brad Perry Nov 26, 2024 Pete Alexopoulos / Unsplash

Tenants' advocacy group applauds proposed rent cap
A tenants' advocacy group is welcoming the proposed three per cent rent cap in New Brunswick. But NB ACORN says it wants to see the province go further to ensure tenants are protected. In a news relea...
Brad Perry Nov 26, 2024 apid / Depositphotos.com

Emergency preparedness exercise at Irving Energy Bulk Plant
Do not be surprised to see emergency vehicles at the Irving Energy Bulk Plant on Roy Brown Street in Moncton. An emergency preparedness exercise is scheduled to take place at the facility from 10 a.m....
Brad Perry Nov 26, 2024 Image: Submitted/New Brunswick RCMP

Elsipogtog man sentenced in drug trafficking investigation
A man charged in a drug trafficking investigation in southeastern New Brunswick has been sentenced to four years in prison. Police were told in July that a new and extremely dangerous drug containing ...
Brad Perry Nov 26, 2024 Image: Staff photo

Early voting numbers down in N.S. election
Fewer people voted early in this election than in 2021, according to Elections Nova Scotia. Figures released from the agency show 160,698 votes were cast ahead of Tuesday's provincial election, accoun...
Brad Perry Nov 26, 2024 roibu / Depositphotos.com

Several auto insurance companies apply for increases in N.B.
Many drivers in New Brunswick could soon be paying a lot more for auto insurance. Seven companies have applied to the New Brunswick Insurance Board for big increases. They are seeking average rate inc...
Brad Perry Nov 25, 2024 emrecan arık / Unsplash

2024 Order of Moncton recipients announced
What do a former mayor, a dedicated advocate and a community leader all have in common? They have been named the 2024 recipients of the Order of Moncton, the city's highest honour. "We have an outstan...
Brad Perry Nov 25, 2024 Image: Tara Clow

Work underway on $28M Hampton regional multipurpose centre
Construction is well underway on a new $28-million regional multipurpose centre in Hampton, according to the town's mayor. The facility, which is located on William Bell Drive, will include an NHL-siz...
Brad Perry Nov 25, 2024 Construction is underway on a new regional multipurpose centre in Hampton. Image: Submitted/Town of Hampton

St. Stephen RCMP investigate possible hate-motivated incident
RCMP have arrested a 40-year-old man from St. Stephen following a possible hate-motivated incident in the community. Officers responded to a report of a man yelling and uttering threats at a resident ...
Brad Perry Nov 25, 2024 Image: Staff photo

Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant arrested in Saint John
Saint John police say a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for being unlawfully at large has been arrested. A warrant was issued for the 40-year-old on March 11 after he allegedly failed to return to...
Brad Perry Nov 25, 2024 The Saint John Police Force headquarters, located at One Peel Plaza. Image: Staff photo
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