Author Archives: Brad Perry
Dozens of lobster fishers hold peaceful protest in Saint Andrews
Around 50 lobster fishers from across southern New Brunswick gathered in Saint Andrews on Saturday for a peaceful protest. The fishers said they are fed up with continued mismanagement of the industry...
Sep 16, 2024 Lobster fishers gather in Saint Andrews on Sept. 14, 2024. Image: Vicki Hogarth/CHCO-TV
Sudden death at Saint John tent encampment
Saint John police are investigating a sudden death at a tent encampment in the city. First responders were called to the 100 block of Paradise Row around 11 a.m. Saturday. A 58-year-old man, who polic...
Sep 15, 2024 A Saint John Police Force car. Image: Brad Perry
Burnt building on Moncton riverfront to be demolished
A structure that burned along the Riverfront Trail near Bore Park in Moncton will be demolished. City officials announced Friday that the demolition will take place next Monday and Tuesday. A section ...
Sep 13, 2024 Moncton fire crews battle a blaze at a structure along the Riverfront Trail near Bore Park on Aug. 29, 2024. Image: Submitted/Code 3 News Moncton
Man seriously hurt in Saint John stabbing: police
Police say a man suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries after a stabbing in Saint John. Officers were called to the Loyalist Burial Ground on Sydney Street around 11:10 p.m. Wednesday. The...
Sep 13, 2024 The Saint John Police Force headquarters, located at One Peel Plaza. Image: Staff photo
RCMP commanding officer issues statement on Elsipogtog shooting
The family of an Elsipogtog First Nation man fatally shot by police says officers used excessive force. Steven (Iggy) Dedam was shot and killed by a New Brunswick RCMP officer on Sunday evening. RCMP ...
Sep 13, 2024 Image: Staff photo
N.B. creating retinal surgery program
New Brunswickers in need of retinal care soon will not have to leave the province. A new provincial surgery program is being established at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton. T...
Sep 13, 2024 The Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton. Image: Submitted/Horizon Health Network
Financial help for N.B. potato producers
Financial help is coming for potato producers impacted by excessive moisture during last year's growing season. Up to $25 million will be available through the Canada-New Brunswick Potato AgriRecovery...
Sep 13, 2024 AndrewLozovyi / Depositphotos.com
Booking bloodwork, specimen collection appointments getting easier
It will soon be much easier to book an appointment for bloodwork and specimen collection. Horizon Health has announced a new pilot project launching in the Saint John health region. Starting on Monday...
Sep 13, 2024 The Saint John Regional Hospital. Image: Brad Perry
Mischief investigation at Loyalist Burial Ground
Saint John police are investigating a case of mischief at the Loyalist Burial Ground. In a news release, police said officers were called to the area around 11 a.m. Thursday. "Graffiti was discovered ...
Sep 13, 2024 Saint John police are investigating a case of mischief at the Loyalist Burial Ground. Image: Saint John Police Force
Coroner's inquest for teen who died after falling from school bus
A coroner's inquest has been scheduled into the death of a New Brunswick teen two years ago. Hailey Pierce died after reportedly falling from a moving school bus in Dorchester in April 2022. RCMP told...
Sep 13, 2024 The Moncton Law Courts. Image: Staff photo