Author Archives: Brad Perry
N.B. resident among 3 killed in Alberta crash
A New Brunswick resident is among three people dead after a crash in northern Alberta, according to police. RCMP said they were called to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 33 in Big Lakes County on S...
Jul 03, 2024 Image: Facebook/Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Railway crossing upgrades begin on Sherbrooke Street
Work on a west Saint John railroad crossing could lead to some delays over the next couple of weeks. NBM Railways and the City of Saint John are working on the railroad crossing on Sherbrooke Street. ...
Jul 02, 2024 The railway crossing on Sherbrooke Street in Saint John. Image: ©2024 Google
Gliders monitoring for right whales in Gulf of St. Lawrence
A North Atlantic right whale detection program in the Gulf of St. Lawrence is expanding. Officials announced that a third underwater robot called a glider will be added this summer. The Robots4Whales ...
Jul 02, 2024 File photo/Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Ottawa announces $1.5M for National Acadian Day events
Ottawa has confirmed renewed funding for National Acadian Day celebrations across the country. The Liberals announced Tuesday they will spend $1.5 million over the next three years, starting in 2024. ...
Jul 02, 2024 Image: City of Moncton
Saint Andrews welcomes ridesharing service Kari
More Charlotte County residents now have access to ridesharing services. Kari officially launched in Saint Andrews on Friday afternoon, just ahead of Canada Day. The on-demand service allows users to ...
Jul 02, 2024 Image: Submitted
RCMP bring in police dogs, aircraft to help find missing woman
The search continues for a 54-year-old woman reported missing in northeastern New Brunswick. Guylaine Dugas was last seen walking near a gas station in Shippagan around 1 p.m. Sunday. There has been n...
Jul 02, 2024 Guylaine Dugas was last seen in Shippagan on June 30, 2024. Image: New Brunswick RCMP
Lobsters stolen from Dipper Harbour wharf
Hundreds of pounds of lobster have been taken from the Dipper Harbour wharf. Misty Harbour Seafood said its lobster car was broken into on Sunday night. Around 800 pounds of lobster was taken, the bus...
Jul 02, 2024 Tom Thai / CC
Organizers prepare for 75th Shediac Lobster Festival
Thousands will flock to Shediac later this week for an annual festival that has been around for 75 years. Opening day for the Shediac Lobster Festival is Friday and it will run until July 14 this year...
Jul 02, 2024 Image: Tara Clow
Trudeau needs to resign as party leader: N.B. Liberal MP
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau needs to resign as party leader, according to one New Brunswick Liberal MP. Wayne Long made the comments in a post on social media and in an email to the Liberal caucus. ...
Jul 02, 2024 Wayne Long is the MP for Saint John-Rothesay. Image: Facebook/Wayne Long
PHOTOS: Canada Day parade in Saint Andrews
The weather could not have been better for Canada Day celebrations in Saint Andrews. Residents and visitors alike lined Water Street for the annual Canada Day parade. It was one of many events taking ...
Jul 01, 2024 2024 Canada Day parade in Saint Andrews. Image: Mark Downey