Author Archives: Brad Perry
Greens make lone campaign announcement on Tuesday
Day 27 was a relatively quiet one on the New Brunswick election campaign trail. The Greens were the only major party to make any announcements or commitments on Tuesday. Deputy Leader Megan Mitton vis...
Oct 15, 2024 The New Brunswick legislature in Fredericton. Image: Brad Perry
Saint John adds 400 residential units so far this year
Saint John continues to see significant growth and development this year, according to the city's development director. Chris McKiel presented building figures through the end of September to council'...
Oct 15, 2024 The City of Saint John sign is pictured in this file photo. Image: Aaron Sousa
Saint John seeks applications for affordable housing grants
Saint John has launched a second round of applications for its affordable housing grant program. Private sector developers are eligible for $8,000 per affordable unit while non-profit developers can r...
Oct 15, 2024 Josh Olalde / Unsplash
Inflation slowed to 1.6% in September
Canada's inflation rate continues to slow, according to new numbers from Statistics Canada. The Consumer Price Index fell to 1.6 per cent in September, down from two per cent a month earlier. It also ...
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Mount Allison named top undergrad university in Canada
A New Brunswick university has been named Canada's top undergraduate school by Maclean's magazine. This marks the 25th time that Mount Allison University in Sackville has received the honour. The rank...
Oct 15, 2024 Mount Allison University in Sackville, N.B. Image: Facebook/Mount Allison University
Progressive Conservatives unveil party platform
The Progressive Conservatives unveiled their party platform over the Thanksgiving long weekend. Leader Blaine Higgs described it as a "realistic, affordable plan" to make life more affordable and impr...
Oct 15, 2024 Progressive Conservative Leader Blaine Higgs promises on July 18, 2024, to cut the HST to 13 per cent if re-elected. Image: Tara Clow
Forum to look at youth homelessness in Saint John
Youth homelessness will be the centre of discussion during an event in Saint John this week. Centre for Youth Care, a non-profit in the city, is holding a youth homelessness forum on Thursday. Experts...
Oct 15, 2024 The City of Saint John sign is pictured in this file photo. Image: Brad Perry
More than 73K have already voted in N.B. election
Thousands more New Brunswickers are expected to cast their ballots on Tuesday. It is the second and final day of advance polls for the upcoming provincial election. Elections NB said 56,739 people cas...
Oct 15, 2024 Image: Submitted/Elections NB
Road closure on Mapleton Road
A heads up if Mapleton Road in Moncton is part of your daily community. It will be closed between Kendra Street and Karen Drive for water valve renewal. The closure will begin at 7 a.m. Tuesday and co...
Oct 14, 2024 Pete Alexopoulos / Unsplash
Thanksgiving: What's open and closed in Greater Moncton
Monday is Thanksgiving and that means many places normally open on a weekday will not be. Grocery stores, malls and big-box stores will be closed, but some drug stores will be open. NB Liquor and Cann...
Oct 13, 2024 Tim Mossholder / Unsplash