Author Archives: Brad Perry
International Culture Fest returns for 6th edition
It is described by organizers as a shining celebration of Greater Saint John's rich cultural tapestry. The sixth International Culture Fest takes place along Water Street during the New Brunswick Day ...
Jun 27, 2024 Organizers announce the sixth edition of International Culture Fest in Saint John on June 25, 2024. Image: Facebook/Culture Fest Saint John
More people now eligible for federal dental plan
More Canadians are now eligible to apply for the federal dental care plan as of Thursday. The federal program now includes adults with disabilities and children under the age of 18. "With today's anno...
Jun 27, 2024 mishoo / Depositphotos.com
Greater Saint John Sports Hall of Fame announces inductees
One team and four individual athletes will be recognized in Saint John coming up this fall. The Greater Saint John Sports Hall of Fame announced its latest inductees on Thursday. Among them is the 196...
Jun 27, 2024 The Greater Saint John Sports Hall of Fame located in TD Station. Image: www.saintjohn.ca
Avril Lavigne among latest Order of Canada appointments
Canada's governor general announced 83 more appointments to the Order of Canada on Thursday. The latest list released just ahead of Canada Day includes pop punk artist Avril Lavigne from Ontario. Also...
Jun 27, 2024 Order of Canada. Image: Government of Canada
River of Pride festival gears up for 25th anniversary
It will be a big year for River of Pride as the southeastern New Brunswick festival marks its 25th anniversary. Officials with the 2SLGBTQIA+ non-profit organization unveiled this year's programming o...
Jun 27, 2024 River of Pride President Felix St-Onge (left) and Vice-President Natasha Landry announce details for the 2024 festival on June 26, 2024. Image: Facebook video capture
Inclusion NB receives $306K to help address workplace barriers
Inclusion NB hopes a new campaign will help address workplace barriers for those with disabilities. The organization received $306,000 combined from the federal and provincial governments on Wednesday...
Jun 27, 2024 From left: Jake Reid, executive director, Inclusion NB; Tara Werner, managing director, Inclusion NB; Fredericton MP Jenica Atwin; Education Minister Bill Hogan; Kyra and Debbie Thomas, clients benefitting from Inclusion NB programming. Image: Submitted
Saint John looks to develop road safety strategy
The City of Saint John could soon have its first comprehensive road safety strategy. City staff are recommending that council include funding for a strategy in the 2025 budget. It comes as some counci...
Jun 26, 2024 Vrabelpeter1 / Depositphotos.com
Atlantic Ballet launches Indigenous dance program
Atlantic Ballet of Canada has launched a first-in-Canada program for emerging Indigenous dance artists in New Brunswick. Ottawa and the Ulnooweg Indigenous Communities Foundation have announced $450,0...
Jun 26, 2024 Image: Submitted/Atlantic Ballet of Canada
Manitoba premier maintains highest approval rating
Manitoba's newest premier continues to have the highest approval ratings among Canadian leaders. That is according to the latest quarterly survey conducted by the non-profit Angus Reid Institute. NDP ...
Jun 26, 2024 Approval rating of Canada's premiers as of June 2024. Image: Angus Reid Institute
Saint John's McAllister Place up for sale
For the second time in recent months, a Saint John mall has been put up for sale. McAllister Place is described as the city's "dominant shopping destination" in a real estate listing. The 399,710-squa...
Jun 26, 2024 Image: McAllister Place Facebook page