Author Archives: Brad Perry

Saint John proposes 3-cent tax cut
As property assessments continue to climb, Saint John is hoping to help reduce the pain for residents. City staff presented the 2025 draft operating budget to council's finance committee on Monday. Th...
Brad Perry Nov 19, 2024 The exterior of Saint John City Hall is pictured in this file photo. Image: staff photo

Alert Ready test will take place on Wednesday
An alarm will sound on your radio, TV and compatible wireless devices on Wednesday. But do not be alarmed - there is a good chance it is only a test. Public safety authorities will conduct a test of C...
Brad Perry Nov 19, 2024 Cell phone in hand not working. Image: Randy Thoms/Acadia News

Changes to hours at St. Croix border crossing
Changes are coming to the hours of operation at one local border crossing. Travellers can currently use the St. Croix port of entry, near McAdam, 24 hours a day. But starting on Jan. 6, 2025, the cros...
Brad Perry Nov 19, 2024 Supplied photo Canada Border Services Agency

2 arrested after break and enter in Berry Mills
A man and a woman from Moncton have been arrested after a break-and-enter in Berry Mills. RCMP responded to a break-in happening on McFarlane Road around 2:30 a.m. on Nov. 10. Police were told that th...
Brad Perry Nov 19, 2024 Image: Staff photo

Opposition names members of shadow cabinet
New Brunswick's Opposition leader has named the members of his shadow cabinet. Glen Savoie, leader of the Progressive Conservatives, said the 16-member opposition has a blend of experience. "Our team ...
Brad Perry Nov 19, 2024 The New Brunswick legislature in Fredericton. Image: Brad Perry

Inflation rose 2% in October: StatCan
Our country's inflation rate rose in October following four consecutive months of declines, according to Statistics Canada. The consumer price index climbed two per cent last month, up from a 1.6 per ...
Brad Perry Nov 19, 2024 gemma / Unsplash

N.B. looks to settle Aboriginal title claims out of court
New Brunswick's attorney general says he wants to negotiate Aboriginal title claims rather than fight them in court. Rob McKee has instructed provincial lawyers that in most litigation involving Abori...
Brad Perry Nov 19, 2024 The Justice Building on Queen Street in Fredericton. Image: Brad Perry

2 teams announced for 2025 Atlantic Slam
Two of the four teams in next year's Atlantic Slam basketball event in Moncton have been unveiled. The Towson Tigers and UC Irvine Anteaters will join the lineup for the Division 1 college basketball ...
Brad Perry Nov 19, 2024 Avenir Centre in Moncton. Image: Tara Clow

Have your say on Saint John's Heather Way
You can have your say on the future use and layout of an east Saint John street. An open house has been scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 27, to discuss Heather Way. The street was reduced to two lanes fr...
Brad Perry Nov 19, 2024 Heather Way in east Saint John. Image: © 2021 Google

Throne speech to mark opening of N.B. legislature
New Brunswick MLAs return to the legislature for the first time since the October provincial election. The first session of New Brunswick's 61st legislature begins in Fredericton on Tuesday. MLAs will...
Brad Perry Nov 19, 2024 The New Brunswick legislature in Fredericton. Image: Brad Perry
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