Author Archives: Brad Perry
Fredericton sees big increase in drug overdoses
Police and firefighters in our province's capital have issued a fentanyl overdose alert. First responders in Fredericton have seen a big increase in drug overdoses this year. Police have responded to ...
Aug 14, 2024 A Fredericton Police Force vehicle is seen in this file photo. Image: Aaron Sousa
How might Ernesto impact the Maritimes?
Forecasters at Environment Canada are keeping a close eye on hurricane Ernesto and how it could impact the Maritimes. The storm, currently impacting the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, strengthened fr...
Aug 14, 2024 The forecast track of hurricane Ernesto as of noon on Aug. 14, 2024. Nova Scotia is currently within the "cone of uncertainty," which represents the most probable track of the centre of the storm. Image: National Hurricane Centre
5 new memorial monuments at Grand Bay-Westfield park
Another milestone for the Veterans Peace Park revitalization project in Grand Bay-Westfield. Five new memorial monuments are set to be unveiled at the park on Saturday afternoon. Cory Ryan, 1st vice-p...
Aug 14, 2024 Initial design concept of the Veterans Peace Park in Grand Bay-Westfield. Image: Submitted/Town of Grand Bay-Westfield
5 N.B. athletes to compete in Paralympics
New Brunswick will have a strong showing at the upcoming Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Five athletes from our province will be part of Team Canada at the nearly two-week event. Para swimmer Danielle Do...
Aug 14, 2024 Scazon / CC
Support for Veterans experiencing homelessness
Ottawa has announced support for Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness. More than $6.7 million will go toward two projects under the Veteran Homelessness Program. Housing Minister Sean Fras...
Aug 13, 2024 Housing Minister Sean Fraser makes an announcement in Dartmouth, N.S., on Aug. 12, 2024. Image: CPAC video capture
Police continue to investigate Quispamsis attack
Police are continuing to investigate after a woman was assaulted at a Quispamsis park a month ago. The incident happened near the parking lot of Matthew's Cove Park at around 7 p.m. on July 11. The Ke...
Aug 13, 2024 A Kennebecasis Regional Police Force cruiser. Image: Staff photo
RCMP investigate 5 arsons in central N.B. community
RCMP are investigating after several fires were set in a central New Brunswick community. First responders were called to Arbeau Settlement, near Blackville, around 1:20 a.m. Saturday. Investigators s...
Aug 13, 2024 Ian Carroll / CC
3rd death linked to plant-based beverage recall
Another person has died in connection with a listeriosis outbreak linked to plant-based beverages. Nearly 20 Silk and Great Value-brand refrigerated products were pulled from shelves on July 8. The Pu...
Aug 13, 2024 One of the Silk brand plant-based beverages linked to a listeria contamination. Image: Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Man charged with arson in Saint Andrews fire
A 40-year-old man has been charged with arson after a weekend fire in Saint Andrews. First responders were called to a structure fire on Parr Street at around 11:30 p.m. Friday. Police said the buildi...
Aug 13, 2024 Image: Staff photo
Major uptown transit changes due to construction
Construction on Charlotte Street in Saint John will impact several transit stops uptown starting Aug. 26. Saint John Transit will not be able to service stops at King's Square North, King Street, Char...
Aug 13, 2024 One of the buses in the Saint John Transit fleet. Image: staff photo