Author Archives: Brad Perry

Man charged in homicide sentenced to 8 years in prison
A northern New Brunswick man charged in a 2022 homicide investigation has been sentenced to eight years in prison. Nathan Meade, 40, was originally charged with second-degree murder but pleaded guilty...
Brad Perry Jul 09, 2024 Image: Facebook/Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Work underway to remove sunken vessel from Saint John River
A sunken vessel in the Saint John River that has raised the ire of many locals is now being removed. Local salvage crews began lifting the "Not a Starship" from the bottom of the river on Friday, acco...
Brad Perry Jul 09, 2024 "Not a Starship" sits upright in the Saint John River after being raised by a local salvage company. Image: Submitted/Denise Miller

Training, awareness key to preventing cyberattacks
Smaller companies are becoming prime targets for cybercriminals, according to a cybersecurity expert. James Hoyt said the most common types of cyberattacks are largely centered around social engineeri...
Brad Perry Jul 09, 2024 solarseven / Depositphotos.com

Man arrested for groping people at Moncton water park: RCMP
A man has been arrested after allegedly groping several people at a popular Moncton water park. RCMP officers were called to Magic Mountain on Mountain Road at around 2 p.m. Sunday. "When police arriv...
Brad Perry Jul 08, 2024 Image: Staff photo

Dental care program changes aim to boost uptake
Changes are coming to the federal dental care program in order to get more providers on board. Health Minister Mark Holland said they can now bill Sun Life Financial directly on a claim-by-claim basis...
Brad Perry Jul 08, 2024 mishoo / Depositphotos.com

N.B. native Craig Thorne heading to Summer Olympic Games
A third person will represent New Brunswick at the upcoming Summer Olympic Games in Paris. Track and field athlete Craig Thorne has been selected to compete in the men's 110-metre hurdles. The Quispam...
Brad Perry Jul 08, 2024 Craig Thorne of Quispamsis will compete in the 110-metre hurdles at the Summer Olympic Games in Paris. Image: University of Guelph Athletics

Moncton landmarks to be lit up to honour Paralympic Team
More than 50 iconic landmarks and buildings across the country will be illuminated to honour the Canadian Paralympic Team. It is part of nationwide celebration marking 50 days to the Paralympic Games ...
Brad Perry Jul 08, 2024 Avenir Centre in Moncton. Image: Tara Clow

UPDATE: Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant arrested in Fredericton
Saint John police say a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant has been arrested. The 42-year-old was taken into custody by Fredericton police late last week, police said Monday. He was accused of breach...
Brad Perry Jul 08, 2024 The Saint John Police Force headquarters, located at One Peel Plaza. Image: Staff photo

Construction closure along Moncton's Main Street
A heads up if your daily commute takes you along Main Street in Moncton. Watermain improvements are taking place between Foundry Street and Robinson Street. That section of road will be closed from 7 ...
Brad Perry Jul 08, 2024 Pete Alexopoulos / Unsplash

New banners celebrate history, heritage of Salisbury
You may have noticed new banners hanging on dozens of utility poles in Salisbury. It is one of several initiatives to mark 250 years of permanent settlement in the area. Katy Doucette, the town's stra...
Brad Perry Jul 08, 2024 One of 41 banners set up in Salisbury to celebrate 250 years of permanent settlement in the area. Image: Submitted/Town of Salisbury
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