Author Archives: Brad Perry
Pedestrian killed after train collision in Moncton
One person has died after being struck by a train in downtown Moncton, according to RCMP. Emergency crews were called to the area of Victoria and Robinson streets around 6:10 a.m. Monday. Sgt. Stfane ...
Jul 01, 2024 Image: Facebook/Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Former MLA, cabinet minister named Canada's newest senator
A former New Brunswick Liberal MLA and cabinet minister has been named the country's next senator. Victor Boudreau was appointed as an independent senator by the governor general, Prime Minister Justi...
Jun 29, 2024 Victor Boudreau. Image: Submitted/Town of Shediac
WestJet aircraft mechanics go on strike
WestJet aircraft mechanics have walked off the job just one day after their contract dispute was sent to binding arbitration. The airline said the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association began strike...
Jun 28, 2024 David Ackerman / CC
New renderings unveiled for uptown Saint John project
A long-awaited development in uptown Saint John will have more units than originally planned. The news comes as the city confirms construction at 99 King Street is getting set to move ahead. In a soci...
Jun 28, 2024 Updated renderings of the new mixed-use building to be constructed at 99 King Street in Saint John. Image: City of Saint John
Armed robbery at Mountain Road business
RCMP are asking the public for help as they investigate an armed robbery at a Moncton business. Police said the incident happened at a business on Mountain Road at around 3 p.m. on June 18. According ...
Jun 28, 2024 RCMP say a man brandishing a weapon stole money from a business on Mountain Road in Moncton on June 18, 2024. Image: New Brunswick RCMP
Fundy Shores to host community meeting with RCMP
An increase in break-ins and thefts has residents in Fundy Shores growing frustrated. The mayor and council have arranged a community meeting with the RCMP next week. Mayor Denny Cogswell said they re...
Jun 28, 2024 Image: Staff photo
Canada's economy grows 0.3% in April
Canada's economy grew in April after remaining unchanged the previous month. Statistics Canada said real gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.3 per cent. The latest report, released Friday, sho...
Jun 28, 2024 Jason Hafso / Unsplash
Protecting your skin from the sun
If you plan to catch some rays this Canada Day weekend, make sure to protect yourself from harmful UV rays. That advice from the Save Your Skin Foundation comes as the number of skin cancer cases cont...
Jun 28, 2024 kieferpix / Depositphotos.com
French president's trip to N.B. postponed
French President Emmanuel Macron will not be visiting New Brunswick in July after all. Macron was scheduled to visit for the first Canada-France Joint Council of Ministers. It was meant to deepen the ...
Jun 28, 2024 Image: Soazig de la Moissonnière / DILA-La Documentation française
More pain at the pumps coming in N.B.
We are in for a third straight week of increases at the fuel pumps in New Brunswick. An industry source says gasoline prices will rise by around three cents per litre on Thursday night. Diesel users a...
Jun 27, 2024 engin akyurt / Unsplash