Author Archives: Brad Perry
Heather Way going from 4 lanes to 2 lanes
Big changes are being made to a busy four-lane street on Saint John's east side. The two southbound lanes of Heather Way are being permanently closed. City staff have turned the northbound lanes of th...
Oct 03, 2024 Heather Way in east Saint John. Image: © 2021 Google
Seniors' support, environmental rights on Day 14 of campaign
Seniors' support and environmental rights were key focuses on day 14 of the New Brunswick election campaign. The Liberals promised more support for seniors and their families as they look to lower the...
Oct 02, 2024 Scazon / CC
Pulp mill wants to use part of Wolastoq Park for parking lot
Irving Pulp & Paper is looking to build a 500-space parking lot in part of Wolastoq Park on Saint John's west side. The proposal came before city council on Tuesday night to open a 30-day comment ...
Oct 02, 2024 An aerial view of the proposed parking lot adjacent to the pulp mill. Image: Irving Pulp & Paper
Singer-songwriter Ken Tobias dies at 79
A well-known singer-songwriter from New Brunswick has died after a battle with brain cancer. Ken Tobias passed away on Wednesday at the age of 79, his brother confirmed on social media. "While we are ...
Oct 02, 2024 Ken Tobias passed away on Oct. 2, 2024, at the age of 79. Image: Facebook/Tony Tobias
Man found dead at Saint John encampment
Saint John police are investigating a sudden death after a body was found at an encampment in the city. Officers were called to an encampment near the Courtenay Bay Causeway and Crown Street just befo...
Oct 02, 2024 A Saint John Police Force cruiser is pictured in this file photo. Image: Aaron Sousa
Repairs underway at Fredericton library after break-in
It will likely be several days before the Fredericton Public Library reopens to the public. The downtown building was extensively damaged during a break-in that happened early Monday. Scott Brown, man...
Oct 02, 2024 The Fredericton Police Force headquarters. Image: Brad Perry
Man assaulted in Fredericton dies from injuries
A serious assault in downtown Fredericton is now being investigated as a homicide. The incident took place at the Tannery during the early morning hours of Sept. 22. One man suffered serious injuries ...
Oct 01, 2024 Image: Submitted/New Brunswick RCMP
Nominations close for N.B. provincial election
The nomination deadline has come and gone for the New Brunswick provincial election. Candidates had until 2 p.m. Tuesday to submit their paperwork to Elections NB. Just over 200 candidates have put th...
Oct 01, 2024 Image: Submitted/Elections NB
N.B. election campaign nears two-week mark
More promises from the three main party leaders as the provincial election campaign nears its two-week mark. Liberal Leader Susan Holt is promising to improve cellphone coverage and high-speed interne...
Oct 01, 2024 The New Brunswick legislature in Fredericton. Image: Brad Perry
PC candidate faces calls to step down over social media post
A Progressive Conservative candidate in Greater Moncton is facing calls to step down over a now-deleted social media post. Sherry Wilson appeared to compare Canada's residential school system to the p...
Oct 01, 2024 Sherry Wilson is the Progressive Conservative candidate in the riding of Albert-Riverview. Image: PCNB