Author Archives: Brad Perry
Perishable food rescue centre coming to N.B.
A Fredericton organization plans to create the first perishable food rescue centre in Atlantic Canada. Greener Village will process fresh foods at risk of waste and turn them into value-added frozen p...
May 22, 2024 elenathewise / Depositphotos.com
Coroner's inquest scheduled into inmate's 2022 death
A coroner's inquest has been scheduled into the 2022 death of an inmate in custody in New Brunswick. Jason Barnaby-Gloade was found unresponsive in a cell at the Dalhousie Regional Correctional Centre...
May 21, 2024 The Campbellton courthouse. Image: New Brunswick Courts
Inflation slows to 2.7% in April
Canada's inflation rate slowed to 2.7 per cent in April, down from 2.9 per cent in March. Statistics Canada said broad-based deceleration was led by food prices, services, and durable goods. Food pric...
May 21, 2024 eddie welker / CC
Saint John-to-Orlando route returning this winter
Direct flights between New Brunswick and Florida will be returning later this year. Flair Airlines is bringing back its direct Saint John to Orlando route for a second year. This year's route will fly...
May 21, 2024 A Flair Airlines plane at the Saint John Airport. Image: Submitted/Saint John Airport
Disability advocates welcome accessibility legislation
Disability advocates are welcoming new proposed accessibility legislation in New Brunswick. On Friday, the province unveiled the Accessibility Act, its first piece of accessibility legislation. Haley ...
May 21, 2024 Haley Flaro, the executive director of Ability New Brunswick, speaks during a news conference on May 17, 2024. Image: YouTube video capture
Air Transat returning to Moncton with 5 weekly flights
Greater Moncton residents will have plenty of sun destinations to choose from this winter. Air Transat has unveiled its winter offerings from the Greater Moncton International Airport. Courtney Burns,...
May 21, 2024 Mark Harkin / CC
Hundreds gather to honour Arthur Irving
Hundreds gathered on Saturday morning to remember the life of Arthur Irving. The former president and chairman of Irving Oil died of cancer on Monday at age 93. Dignitaries and residents alike attende...
May 18, 2024 Arthur Irving, the former president and chairman of Irving Oil, died on May 13, 2024, at the age of 93. Image: Submitted/Irving Oil
Man arrested for sexual assault, fraud: police
A 46-year-old man has been arrested for sexual assault and fraud after a lengthy investigation in Saint John. Police said they received a complaint in May 2023 about someone offering private "rape def...
May 17, 2024 Image: Submitted/New Brunswick RCMP
UPDATE: Tribute procession in honour of Arthur Irving
A tribute procession was held Friday in honour of the former president and chairperson of Irving Oil. Arthur Irving, son of founder K.C. Irving, passed away from cancer on Monday in Boston at the age ...
May 17, 2024 A tribute procession in honour of Arthur Irving, the former president and chairperson of Irving Oil, makes its way past the company's head office in Saint John on May 17, 2024. Image: Brad Perry
Paddlefest returns to Saint Andrews
It is shaping up to be a busy Victoria Day long weekend in the community of Saint Andrews. Thousands are expected to descend on the town for the Paddlefest music and nature festival. More than 40 acts...
May 17, 2024 Image: Town of Saint Andrews website