Author Archives: Brad Perry
Premier 'furious' over sex education presentation
New Brunswick's premier says he is "furious" about a sexual education presentation made in several provincial high schools. Blaine Higgs said the organization behind the presentation, Thirsty For The ...
May 27, 2024 New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs reacts to the federal budget on April 16, 2024. Image: Zoom video capture
Revenue continues to trend higher for Saint John
Saint John appears to be on track for another surplus this year, according to the year-to-date financial results as of April. Comptroller Craig Lavigne told council's finance committee that they curre...
May 27, 2024 The exterior of Saint John City Hall is pictured in this file photo. Image: staff photo
Fully accessible playground opens at Saint John school
Every student at a west Saint John school will now be able to access the playground After a year of planning and construction, a new fully accessible playground is now open. Shari Carey, the school's ...
May 27, 2024 The new playground at Saint Rose School in Saint John. Image: Submitted/David Macgowan
Another PC MLA not reoffering in next election
Another Progressive Conservative MLA will not be on the ballot in the next provincial election. Andrea Anderson-Mason is the 12th PC MLA to confirm she will not be reoffering when voters next head to ...
May 25, 2024 Andrea Anderson-Mason is the MLA for Fundy-The Isles-Saint John West. Image: Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
Charlotte County's population continues to grow
More and more people continue to call Charlotte County home. Statistics Canada released its latest population estimates this week. As of July 1, 2023, the population of Charlotte County stood at 27,51...
May 24, 2024 The Swallowtail Lighthouse on Grand Manan Island. Image: Brad Perry
Saint John region's population continues to grow
More and more people continue to call the Saint John region home. Statistics Canada released its latest population estimates this week. As of July 1, 2023, the population of the Saint John census metr...
May 24, 2024 Harbour Bridge in Saint John. Image: Brad Perry
Greater Moncton among Canada's fastest-growing regions
Greater Moncton has taken the designation of being one of the fastest-growing areas in Canada. That is according to new population estimates released by Statistics Canada this week. As of July 1, 2023...
May 24, 2024 Image: Tara Clow
Join the North End Neighbourhood Advisory Committee
Are you passionate about Saint John's north end and want to shape the community for the future? The city is seeking applicants to serve on the North End Neighbourhood Advisory Committee. The advisory ...
May 24, 2024 The proposed boundary for the North End Neighbourhood Plan in Saint John. Image: Submitted
Inmate assaulted at Atlantic Institution
Officials are investigating after an inmate was allegedly assaulted at a New Brunswick prison. The incident happened at the Atlantic Instituion, a maximum security prison in Renous, on May 13. Correct...
May 24, 2024 A range barrier at Atlantic Institution in Renous. Image: Correctional Service Canada
Training exercise in Pennfield area
A heads up if you are heading to the Pennfield area of Eastern Charlotte over the weekend. Officials say a training exercise will be taking place on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Charlotte County Gro...
May 24, 2024 Image: Submitted/New Brunswick RCMP