Author Archives: Brad Perry
Woman accused of trying to abduct 2 kids in Saint John
A woman is facing charges after allegedly trying to abduct two children in Saint John. Police said the incidents took place in the Eglington Court area around 10 a.m. Saturday. The suspect allegedly t...
Aug 06, 2025 The Saint John Police Force headquarters. Image: Brad Perry
Man dies in police custody in Miramichi
New Brunswick's police watchdog is investigating the death of a man in police custody in Miramichi. Miramichi Police Force officers arrested a man for theft and mischief at a restaurant on Sunday even...
Aug 06, 2025 Image: Facebook/Miramichi Police Force
Claire's filing for bankruptcy protection in Canada, U.S.
A well-known accessories and cosmetics retailer is filing for bankruptcy protection. Claire's has already begun the process in the U.S. and plans to do the same here in Canada. CEO Chris Cramer said i...
Aug 06, 2025 A Claire's store in Dieppe, N.B. Image: Claire's
Firefighters training along the Petitcodiac River
You may see more firefighters than usual along the Petitcodiac River this week. But not to worry - they are likely not responding to an active call along the river. The Moncton Fire Department is cond...
Aug 06, 2025 Image: Tara Clow
International Culturefest receives $61K from Ottawa
A growing Saint John festival is getting support from the federal government. International Culturefest, organized by the Saint John Newcomers Centre, is receiving $61,000. The announcement was made d...
Aug 05, 2025 Members gather to announce the 7th International Culture Fest in Uptown Saint John. June 25, 2025. Image: Facebook/International Culture Fest Saint John
Section of Riverfront Trail in Moncton closed
A heads up if you are a frequent user of the Riverfront Trail in Moncton. Part of the trail at Hal Betts Field, near Foundry Street, is closed for several weeks. The closure is to allow for the realig...
Aug 05, 2025 A section of Riverfront Trail in Moncton is expected to be closed until around the end of September. Image: City of Moncton
Fire at Prince of Wales gravel pit spreads into woods
An early morning fire at a gravel pit in the Prince of Wales area quickly spread into the woods. The Musquash Fire Department said it was called to Simpson's Pit around 4 a.m. Tuesday. Firefighters fo...
Aug 05, 2025 Musquash firefighters battle flames at a gravel pit in the Prince of Wales area on Aug. 5, 2025. Image: Submitted/Musquash Fire Department
Tropical storm Dexter not expected to impact the Maritimes
Tropical activity appears to be picking up in the Atlantic Ocean after a slow start to the season. Tropical storm Dexter has become the fourth named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, forming nea...
Aug 05, 2025 The forecasted track of tropical storm Dexter as of 6 a.m. on Aug. 5, 2025. Image: Canadian Hurricane Centre
N.B. Museum reopening pushed back to 2028
You will need to wait a bit longer to check out the revamped New Brunswick Museum. Officials had initially hoped to welcome visitors through the doors in Saint John once again in 2026. That opening da...
Aug 05, 2025 The New Brunswick Museum building on Douglas Avenue in Saint John. Image: Submitted
Moncton prepares to revise Official Languages Policy
A committee will be formed to help promote bilingualism in Moncton. The call for members is expected to come this month, with the committee to be established in September. It will include two members ...
Aug 05, 2025 Image: Tara Clow