Author Archives: Brad Perry
N.B. unveils new compensation model for doctors
New Brunswick has unveiled a new doctor compensation model it says will be a win-win for everyone. Officials with the province and the New Brunswick Medical Society made the announcement on Thursday. ...
Sep 12, 2024 Hush Naidoo Jade Photography / Unsplash
Moncton man charged in 2 assaults
A Moncton man is facing a number of charges following two alleged assaults in the city. The first happened on Second Avenue in Moncton at around 5:25 p.m. on Aug. 16. Police learned a man had allegedl...
Sep 12, 2024 Image: Staff photo
Man charged in Moncton child luring investigation
An Edmonton man now living in Moncton has been charged following a child luring investigation. Codiac Regional RCMP began their investigation on Aug. 20 after receiving a report from another police ag...
Sep 12, 2024 Image: Facebook/Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Higgs calls for binding arbitration in Air Canada dispute
New Brunswick's premier is calling for binding arbitration ahead of a potential Air Canada labour disruption. Blaine Higgs made the comments in a letter sent to the prime minister this week and posted...
Sep 12, 2024 New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs speaks in April 2024. Image: CPAC video capture
Liberals commit to balanced budgets if elected
The New Brunswick Liberals are promising to deliver balanced budgets every year if elected. Leader Susan Holt made the commitment Wednesday to a group of business leaders in Saint John. "A Holt govern...
Sep 12, 2024 Susan Holt, leader of the Liberal Party of New Brunswick, speaks with reporters on July 18, 2024. Image: Zoom video capture
N.B. facing record teacher staffing challenges: association
A shortage of certified teachers in New Brunswick means many schools are relying on local permit contracts to fill the gap. These are individuals who have stepped up to teach without the required prof...
Sep 12, 2024 Peter Lagacy, president of the New Brunswick Teachers' Association, speaks with reporters on Sept. 11, 2024. Image: Zoom video capture
N.B. chambers worried about possible Air Canada job action
Concern from chambers of commerce in New Brunswick over a possible Air Canada labour disruption. The airline is finalizing plans to suspend most operations before a possible pilot strike or lockout ne...
Sep 12, 2024 Colin Brown / CC
Saint John releases position paper ahead of election
With a provincial election coming, Saint John has a few priority areas for political parties. The city has released a position paper outlining six areas it wants the next government to focus on. It wa...
Sep 11, 2024 The City of Saint John sign is pictured in this file photo. Image: Aaron Sousa
Conservatives plan to put forward non-confidence motion
The federal Conservatives continue their push to trigger an early federal election. It comes as MPs of all stripes prepare for the resumption of Parliament next week. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilie...
Sep 11, 2024 Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks with reporters on Sept. 11, 2024. Image: CPAC video capture
Wolastoqey, Mi'kmaq chiefs renew calls for systemic racism inquiry
Wolastoqey and Mi'kmaq chiefs in New Brunswick are renewing calls for an inquiry into systemic racism, particularly in the justice system. It comes after an RCMP officer fatally shot a man in Elsipogt...
Sep 11, 2024 Image: Submitted