Author Archives: Brad Perry

Quispamsis housing strategy expected in October
Work continues on municipal plan updates and a new housing action strategy in Quispamsis. Jennifer Brown with Dillon Consulting provided an update to council during their meeting this week. She said m...
Brad Perry Aug 23, 2024 The town hall in Quispamsis. Image: Brad Perry

Latest section of Harbour Passage opens
The next phase of Harbour Passage in uptown Saint John has opened to the public. The Prow, located on the south side of Market Slip, officially opened earlier this week. Commissioner Ian Fogan said an...
Brad Perry Aug 23, 2024 The section of Saint John's Harbour Passage known as The Prow is now open. Image: Facebook/City of Saint John

CN Rail union serves 72-hour strike notice
Thousands of railway employees could be off the job once again on Monday morning. The union representing CN Rail workers issued a 72-hour strike notice on Friday. "Please find this letter as official ...
Brad Perry Aug 23, 2024 chris robert / Unsplash

Home sales up more than 12% in N.B.
Home sales remain strong in the province, according to the New Brunswick Real Estate Board. A total of 931 homes switched hands in July, an increase of around 12 per cent year over year. Board Chair M...
Brad Perry Aug 23, 2024 Maria Ziegler / Unsplash

KV deputy police chief retiring
The deputy chief of the Kennebecasis Regional Police Force (KRPF) is retiring on Friday. Jeff Giggey spent more than three decades working with the municipal force, which polices Quispamsis and Rothes...
Brad Perry Aug 23, 2024 Deputy Chief Jeff Giggey of the Kennebecasis Regional Police Force is retiring on Aug. 23, 2024. Image: Facebook/Kennebecasis Regional Police Force

N.B. government satisfaction drops to record low: survey
Satisfaction with the performance of the New Brunswick government has hit a record low, according to a new poll. Narrative Research found that 26 per cent are satisfied with the government's performan...
Brad Perry Aug 23, 2024 Premier Blaine Higgs speaking at the 2023 State of the Province address. Image: Fredericton Chamber of Commerce

Saint Andrews residents meet with NB Power
Saint Andrews residents had the chance to learn more about recent power outages in the town. NB Power held an information session at the W.C. O'Neill Arena Complex on Wednesday evening. More than 100 ...
Brad Perry Aug 23, 2024 The NB Power head office in Fredericton. Image: Submitted/NB Power

Whooping cough outbreak spreads across N.B.
A whooping cough outbreak declared on the Acadian Peninsula in June has been expanded to all of New Brunswick. Health officials said Thursday it comes amid a higher number of cases than usual in multi...
Brad Perry Aug 22, 2024 AlexLipa / Depositphotos.com

Considerable drop expected at N.B. fuel pumps
If your vehicle is running low on fuel, you may want to wait until Friday to fuel up. An industry source says fuel prices will see a considerable drop on Thursday night. Gasoline prices are expected t...
Brad Perry Aug 22, 2024 engin akyurt / Unsplash

RCMP investigate break-in, theft at St. Stephen business
Mounties are investigating after a "large amount" of items were stolen from a St. Stephen business. The break-in and theft on King Street is believed to have happened between 8 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m...
Brad Perry Aug 22, 2024 Image: Staff photo
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