Author Archives: Brad Perry
Saint John approves demolition of south end building
A dilapidated building in the south end of Saint John will soon be coming down due to safety concerns. City council voted Monday to demolish the four-unit, three-storey building at 230-232 Duke Street...
Jul 10, 2024 Saint John will demolish the building at 230-232 Duke Street in the city's south end. Image: City of Saint John council packet
Charlotte County residents sentenced in child porn investigation
Two people from Charlotte County have been sentenced to prison time in a child pornography investigation. The 28-year-old man and 27-year-old woman were each handed eight-year prison sentences, police...
Jul 10, 2024 The Saint John Law Courts building. Image: Brad Perry
Saint John police investigate uptown arson
Saint John police say they are investigating an arson at an uptown building. First responders were called to the 100 block of Union Street around 5:15 a.m. Wednesday. "Upon arrival, police discovered ...
Jul 10, 2024 A Saint John Fire Department truck is pictured in this file photo. Image: Aaron Sousa
Anglophone East DEC plans to fight dissolution attempt
As the province pushes to have the Anglophone East District Education Council, members say they have no plans to back down. Education Minister Bill Hogan is seeking permission from a New Brunswick jud...
Jul 10, 2024 Dr. Kristin Cavoukian is a member of the Anglophone East District Education Council. Image: Submitted
Cash stolen from west Saint John business
Saint John police are investigating a break-in and theft at a west side business. It happened in the 390 block of Lancaster Avenue between June 24 and 25. Cash and a money counter were stolen and the ...
Jul 10, 2024 A Saint John Police Force car. Image: Brad Perry
Rainfall warning for parts of N.B.
Rainfall warnings have now been issued for parts of central and southern New Brunswick. Environment Canada issued the warning late Wednesday morning for the following areas: Fredericton and southern Y...
Jul 10, 2024 Alexandre Feyfant / Unsplash
Record high number of fentanyl-related opioid deaths in N.B.
Fentanyl-related opioid deaths have hit record highs in New Brunswick, according to the Department of Health. New data from the department's latest report shows there were 72 apparent opioid toxicity ...
Jul 10, 2024 Saint John police warned in early 2023 that fentanyl disguised as Oxycocet pills could be circulating in the community. Image: Submitted/Saint John Police Force
Silk, Great Value-brand plant-based beverages recalled
Residents are being warned against drinking certain Silk and Great Value brand plant-based beverages. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says they may be contaminated with listeria. Officials say the...
Jul 09, 2024 One of the Silk brand plant-based beverages linked to a listeria contamination. Image: Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Heavy rain possible later this week in N.B.
We could be in for quite a bit of rain later this week, according to forecasters at Environment Canada. A special weather statement has been issued for most of New Brunswick from Wednesday night until...
Jul 09, 2024 reza shayestehpour / Unsplash
140-unit development proposed in east Saint John
A 140-unit residential development is being proposed on Saint John's east side. Two 70-unit buildings would be constructed in the Nason Road and Martha Avenue area. But first, the land needs to be red...
Jul 09, 2024 A rendering of the two apartment buildings being proposed in the area of Nason Road and Martha Avenue in Saint John. Image: Saint John council packet