Author Archives: Brad Perry
N.B. could lose $62M in revenue due to federal tax cut
A two-month tax holiday being proposed by the federal government could cost New Brunswick $62 million in revenue. Premier Susan Holt unveiled the figure during question period in the provincial legisl...
Nov 22, 2024 New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt speaks during the first question period of the new legislative session on Nov. 20, 2024. Image: Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick video capture
4 rescued after fishing vessel sinks off Grand Manan
Four people escaped injury after their fishing vessel capsized off the coast of Grand Manan Island, according to the Canadian Coast Guard. The incident happened just north of North Head on Saturday mo...
Nov 22, 2024 The Swallowtail Lighthouse on Grand Manan Island. Image: Brad Perry
UPDATE: Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant arrested
Saint John police say a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant has been arrested. The 44-year-old was arrested without incident on Friday and remains in custody. He had been accused of breaching the cond...
Nov 22, 2024 A Saint John Police Force car. Image: Brad Perry
Voter info cards may be delayed due to Canada Post strike
Voter information cards for the upcoming local government byelections on Dec. 9 may be delayed in arriving. Elections New Brunswick said that is due to the disruption in services resulting from the Ca...
Nov 22, 2024 Image: Submitted/Elections NB
54th annual Santa's Helpers telethon on CHCO-TV
You can help Charlotte County families in need during the holiday season. The 54th annual Santa's Helpers telethon on CHCO-TV airs this weekend. Performances involving nearly 1,000 Charlotte County ch...
Nov 22, 2024 Jesson Mata / Unsplash
Increase in fires at Saint John tent encampments
A rising number of fires at tent encampments is costing the Saint John Fire Department tens of thousands of dollars. Department staff provided an update on this year's call volume to council's public ...
Nov 22, 2024 A Saint John fire truck is pictured in this file photo. Image: Brad Perry
Saint John utility bills still due despite postal strike
The City of Saint John is reminding customers that they still need to pay their utility bills. City staff are unable to mail bills for meter customers printed on Nov. 14 due to the Canada Post strike....
Nov 22, 2024 The exterior of Saint John City Hall is pictured in this file photo. Image: staff photo
Irving Tissue to expand Georgia plant
Irving Tissue is planning a massive expansion of its facility in Macon, Georgia. This is as the Dieppe-based company celebrates its fifth anniversary in the U.S. community. The $600-million USD expans...
Nov 22, 2024 A rendering of the expansion at the Irving Tissue plant in Macon, Georgia. Image: Irving Tissue
2 oyster diseases confirmed in N.B.
Two oyster diseases have been confirmed in samples collected in the Spence Cove area of southeastern New Brunswick. MSX and Dermo do not pose risks to human health, according to the Canadian Food Insp...
Nov 22, 2024 Valentyn_Volkov / Depositphotos.com
Man dies after 2-vehicle crash near St. Stephen
A 75-year-old man has died from his injuries after a crash near St. Stephen three weeks ago. Police said two vehicles collided at Route 170 and Old Bay Road in Oak Bay on Oct. 31. Investigators believ...
Nov 21, 2024 Image: Facebook/Royal Canadian Mounted Police