Author Archives: Brad Perry
432 kilos of dried cannabis seized in Moncton
A recent cannabis seizure in Moncton is believed to be the largest in Atlantic Canada. Justice and Public Safety officers executed a search warrant at a residence on Aug. 30. They seized more than 432...
Sep 11, 2024 Peace officers seized more than 432 kilograms of dried cannabis in Moncton on Aug. 30, 2024. Image: Submitted/Government of New Brunswick
Woman charged in fatal Charlotte County crash
Charges have been laid after a fatal collision involving a pedestrian in Charlotte County. First responders were called to a crash on Route 170 in Oak Bay around 5:20 a.m. on Sept. 1. RCMP said a 36-y...
Sep 11, 2024 Image: Staff photo
N.B. First Nation wants 'thorough investigation' into fatal shooting
The Elsipogtog First Nation is calling for a "thorough investigation" into this weekend's fatal shooting. A man allegedly threatening to harm himself was shot and killed by an RCMP officer on Sunday e...
Sep 11, 2024 Image: Facebook/Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Safe injection sites important, says harm reduction worker
A harm reduction worker is disappointed by the premier's comments on safe injection sites. Blaine Higgs said Monday that his government will not approve any more supervised injection sites if re-elect...
Sep 11, 2024 Image: Staff photo
Saint John looks to slow traffic near busy intersection
Saint John wants to reduce speeds in the area of Sandy Point Road and Foster Thurston Drive. It comes as a new daycare is scheduled to open at the former site of the Cherry Brook Zoo this fall. A mode...
Sep 11, 2024 The intersection of Sandy Point Road and Foster Thurston Drive in Saint John. Image: ©2024 Google
Medical society hosting community forum in Sussex
Sussex-area residents can learn more about the state of primary care in their community on Wednesday. The New Brunswick Medical Society is holding a community forum at the Sussex Regional High School ...
Sep 10, 2024 Hush Naidoo Jade Photography / Unsplash
PCs won't approve new safe injection sites if re-elected
New Brunswick's premier says his government will not approve any new supervised injection sites if re-elected. Blaine Higgs made the comments during a speech to the Saint John Region Chamber of Commer...
Sep 10, 2024 New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs reacts to the federal budget on April 16, 2024. Image: Zoom video capture
N.B. Mountie charged with aggravated assault
A New Brunswick RCMP officer has been charged with aggravated assault. The Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) announced the charge on Monday. It stemmed from an arrest in Richmond Corner, near Wood...
Sep 09, 2024 Image: Submitted/New Brunswick RCMP
Man charged with murder in Esgenoôpetitj First Nation shooting
A 47-year-old man has been charged with murder following a fatal shooting that led to a manhunt. The man from Maine appeared in court on Saturday and was charged with second-degree murder. He was rema...
Sep 09, 2024 Image: Facebook/Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Saint John firefighters host commemoration ceremony
Hundreds of firefighters from across the Maritimes are expected in Saint John this week. The city is hosting the International Day of Mourning ceremony on Wednesday evening. Capt. Joe Voutour said it ...
Sep 09, 2024 'The Bell Monument' located in King's Square in Saint John. Image: Submitted/Saint John Firefighters