Author Archives: Brad Perry
Horizon working to free up beds used by patients awaiting long-term care
Horizon Health is still working to reduce the number of alternate level of care (ALC) patients in hospitals. However, the president and CEO of the regional health authority admits it will not be an ea...
Aug 09, 2024 The Saint John Regional Hospital. Image: Brad Perry
Rainfall warning for Saint John, Charlotte counties
The remnants of tropical storm Debby are bringing heavy rain to much of the province. A rainfall warning was issued early Friday afternoon for Saint John and Charlotte counties. Environment Canada sai...
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Police seek info after woman attacked at Quispamsis park
The Kennebecasis Regional Police Force is investigating after a woman was attacked at a Quispamsis park. The incident happened near the parking lot of Matthew's Cove Park around 7 p.m. on July 11 but ...
Aug 09, 2024 A Kennebecasis Regional Police Force cruiser. Image: Staff photo
Employment little changed in July: StatCan
Canada's unemployment rate held steady at 6.4 per cent in July, according to Statistics Canada. New figures released on Friday showed employment was little changed for the third straight month. Employ...
Aug 09, 2024 Unemployment rate by province and territory in July 2024. Image: Statistics Canada
Saint John Fire, Coast Guard to hold training exercise
If you see first responders in Saint John Harbour on Saturday afternoon, do not be alarmed. The Saint John Fire Department and the Canadian Coast Guard are participating in a joint training exercise. ...
Aug 09, 2024 A Saint John Fire Department truck is pictured in this file photo. Image: Aaron Sousa
Horizon Health to stop using travel nurses this month
The Horizon Health Network says it plans to stop using travel nurses by the end of August. The health authority made the announcement in its quarterly report released Thursday. "Horizon will have only...
Aug 09, 2024 Margaret Melanson is the president and CEO of the Horizon Health Network. Image: Brad Perry
NB Power begins rolling out smart meters
Smart meters are becoming a more common sight throughout New Brunswick. Officials at NB Power began rolling out the meters to their customers last November. Christina Schneider, manager of customer ca...
Aug 09, 2024 The NB Power head office in Fredericton. Image: Submitted/NB Power
Fundy Shores council meets with RCMP, public safety minister
Fundy Shores Mayor Denny Cogswell says he is hopeful they will see policing changes in the rural community. It follows a meeting this week with officials from the municipality, the province, and the N...
Aug 08, 2024 Image: Facebook/Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Debby could bring heavy rain to much of N.B.
The remnants of tropical storm Debby could bring heavy rain to New Brunswick this weekend. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for nearly the entire province, except for eastern ...
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Gas, diesel prices expected to drop in N.B.
Look for a break at the fuel pumps on Thursday night, according to an industry source. Gasoline prices in New Brunswick are expected to fall by around two cents per litre. Diesel users should see pric...
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