Author Archives: Brad Perry
Milling and paving begins in Dieppe
Expect lane reductions and partial street closures in Dieppe over the coming weeks. Annual milling and paving work began Thursday on seven streets throughout the community. That includes Bahama Street...
Jun 21, 2024 simazoran / Depositphotos.com
Saint John to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day
Saint John will be one of many communities marking National Indigenous Peoples Day on Friday. Coinciding with the summer solstice, June 21 has traditionally been a day that many Indigenous peoples and...
Jun 20, 2024 Image: City of Saint John
Provincewide burn ban continues in N.B.
A provincewide burn ban remains in effect for New Brunswick. It was first issued Wednesday amid the first heat wave of the year. The Department of Natural Resources said no burning will be allowed unt...
Jun 20, 2024 A burn ban was issued for all of New Brunswick on June 20, 2024. Image: Department of Natural Resources
Actor Donald Sutherland dies at age 88
Canadian actor Donald Sutherland has died at the age of 88 after a lengthy illness. His son, Kiefer Sutherland, confirmed the news in a social media post on Thursday. Sutherland was born in Saint John...
Jun 20, 2024 Donald Sutherland and Canada Post’s President and CEO Doug Ettinger pose with a framed stamp enlargement. Image: Rossif Sutherland
Another fuel price increase expected in N.B.
Expect another increase at the fuel pumps this week in New Brunswick. An industry source says gasoline prices will rise by around one cent on Thursday night. Diesel users will feel more pain, with pri...
Jun 20, 2024 engin akyurt / Unsplash
Saint John student becomes police chief for a day
There is a new person in charge of the Saint John Police Force - but just for one day. Sophia Lord was sworn in as chief during a ceremony at police headquarters on Thursday. The seven-year-old studen...
Jun 20, 2024 Sophia Lord with Saint John Police Chief Robert Bruce. Image: Brad Perry
'Major' fire at Charlotte County landfill under control
No injuries have been reported after flames broke out at the landfill in Charlotte County. Firefighters were called to the Hemlock Knoll Landfill in Lawrence Station on Thursday evening. Five departme...
Jun 20, 2024 Crews battle a fire at the Hemlock Knoll Landfill in Lawrence Station which broke out on June 19, 2024. Image: Facebook/Southwest New Brunswick Service Commission
Mike Holland resigns as minister, MLA
Another New Brunswick cabinet minister and MLA resigned on Thursday ahead of the next election. Mike Holland is transitioning to prepare for private-sector employment opportunities, according to a new...
Jun 20, 2024 Cabinet Minister Mike Holland, who represented the riding of Albert, announced his resignation on June 20, 2024. Image: New Brunswick Legislature
6 arrested in months-long drug trafficking investigation
Six people have been arrested in connection with a months-long drug trafficking investigation in Saint John. Police said they made three separate traffic stops between March 14 and May 17 as part of O...
Jun 20, 2024 Items seized during a months-long drug trafficking investigation in Saint John. Image: Submitted/Saint John Police Force
Jason Zelward Physical Challenge marks 5th year
A Saint John charity that helps people through grief and loss is preparing for its biggest fundraiser. The Jason Zelward Physical Challenge takes place at Simonds High School on Sunday afternoon. Jami...
Jun 20, 2024 The Jason Zelward Physical Challenge includes a tug of war competition and a washer toss tournament. Image: Submitted/Compassionate Grief Centre