Author Archives: Brad Perry
Santa's Helpers telethon on CHCO-TV raises more than $43K
The 54th annual Santa's Helpers telethon on CHCO-TV was a huge success. More than $43,000 was raised during the annual event on Sunday afternoon. That money will help families in need throughout Charl...
Nov 25, 2024 The 54th annual Santa's Helpers telethon on CHCO-TV, held on Nov. 24, 2024, raised more than $43,000. Image: Facebook/Vicki Hogarth
Search continues for missing 48-year-old man
The search continues for a 48-year-old man from the Kennebecasis Valley area missing for nearly three months. David Mitchell was last seen in Whites Mountain on Sept. 9 and was reported missing two we...
Nov 25, 2024 David Mitchell was last seen in Whites Mountain on Sept. 9, 2024. Image: New Brunswick RCMP
Home sales show solid rebound in October
Demand for home sales increased in October, according to a new report from the New Brunswick Real Estate Board. A total of 884 units switched hands last month, an increase of 12 per cent over October ...
Nov 25, 2024 Maria Ziegler / Unsplash
Saint John seeks feedback on zoning bylaw reforms
Saint John is seeking feedback as it undertakes major zoning bylaws reforms to help boost the housing supply in the city. The city's goal is 1,124 net new residential units over three years as part of...
Nov 25, 2024 Josh Olalde / Unsplash
Cap-Acadie approves $12.5M budget for 2025
Residents of Cap-Acadie now know what their tax rates will be for the upcoming year. Councillors recently passed a $12.5-million operating budget for the 2025 fiscal year. That is an increase of more ...
Nov 25, 2024 Got Credit / CC
UPDATE: Weather cancels final Lancaster Santa Claus parade
Safety concerns due to weather has forced the cancellation of the final Lancaster Santa Claus parade. The 20th edition of the daytime parade in west Saint John was scheduled to take place on Saturday....
Nov 22, 2024 Image: Submitted/Saint John Lancaster Business Association
New Saint John Transit director named
A big promotion for the senior manager of transit and fleet for the City of Saint John. Kevin Loughery will take over as director of Saint John Transit effective Monday, Nov. 25 "Mr. Loughery's expert...
Nov 22, 2024 Kevin Loughery is the director of Saint John Transit. Image: Submitted/City of Saint John
Higher than normal water levels expected on Saturday
Minor coastal erosion is possible along parts of eastern New Brunswick on Saturday, according to forecasters. Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for eastern regions of the province ...
Nov 22, 2024 A special weather statement warning of higher than normal water levels and rough and pounding surf in eastern New Brunswick was issued on Nov. 22, 2024. Image: Environment Canada
UPDATE: Boil water advisory lifted in Sussex
Good news for Sussex residents who have been boiling their water for several days. A boil water advisory that had been in place for the entire town was rescinded Friday afternoon. Town officials said ...
Nov 22, 2024 File Photo
UPDATE: Weather cancels Greater Moncton Santa Claus parade
Jolly Old Saint Nick will not be making a visit to the Hub City this weekend after all. Organizers of the annual Greater Moncton Santa Claus parade have cancelled Saturday's event. "Due to the expecte...
Nov 22, 2024 prometeus / Depositphotos.com