Author Archives: Brad Perry
Shediac aims to become net-zero
The Town of Shediac hopes to become the first net-zero community in Canada. Federal and provincial officials have announced more than $230,000 to help make that happen. "The residents of Shediac are p...
May 01, 2024 Roger Caissie is the mayor of Shediac. Image: Town of Shediac
Ridesharing arrives in St. Stephen
St. Stephen residents now have a new way to get around the community. Future St. Stephen has partnered with ridesharing company Kari for a pilot project. The pilot began in the municipality on Wednesd...
May 01, 2024 Image: Submitted
Arrest made following mosque break-in: police
Saint John police say they have made an arrest following an alleged break-in at a city mosque. Officers were called to the JRJ Saint John Mosque located on Fairville Boulevard on April 18. "An unknown...
May 01, 2024 A Saint John Police Force vehicle sits in front of police headquarters at One Peel Plaza. Image: Brad Perry
N.B. looking at school cellphone rule changes
New Brunswick is looking to tighten rules surrounding cellphone use in schools. The Department of Education told our newsroom that it is working on updates to Policy 311. A spokesperson said the chang...
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Sophia Recovery Centre launches virtual book club
An addiction recovery centre is looking to encourage awareness and understanding of substance use health. Saint John-based Sophia Recovery Centre has announced the launch of a new virtual book club. T...
May 01, 2024 A rendering of the new Sophia Recovery Centre location in Saint John's north end. Image: Submitted
Saint John pharmacist receives provincial award
A Saint John pharmacist is being recognized by his peers for outstanding community service. Jason Steeves received the Bowl of Hygeia at the New Brunswick Pharmacists' Association's annual conference ...
May 01, 2024 Jason Steeves (left) was awarded the Bowl of Hygeia at the New Brunswick Pharmacists’ Association's annual conference in Moncton on April 27, 2024. Association president Paul Bowman is shown presenting Steeves with his award. Image: Submitted/New Brunswick Pharmacists' Association
Two more seats in N.B. legislature now vacant
There will be two additional empty seats in the New Brunswick legislature when MLAs return to Fredericton next week. The ridings of Portland-Simonds and Hampton are now considered to be vacant, accord...
May 01, 2024 The New Brunswick legislature in Fredericton. Image: Brad Perry
New training for N.B. early childhood educators
Hundreds of early childhood educators in New Brunswick will soon have access to literacy training. The province announced a new partnership on Tuesday with the Literacy Coalition of New Brunswick. Off...
Apr 30, 2024 Kids Work Chicago Daycare / CC
Conservative leader reprimanded for calling Trudeau a 'wacko'
The federal Conservative leader was kicked out of the House of Commons on Tuesday for using unparliamentary language. Pierre Poilievre called Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a "wacko" during a heated ex...
Apr 30, 2024 Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. Image: CPAC video capture
Muslim community worried after recent break-ins
A series of break-ins at mosques in Saint John has the city's Muslim community concerned. The JRJ Saint John Mosque on Fairville Boulevard was broken into and damaged on April 18. President Buland Akh...
Apr 30, 2024 A video surveillance photo of a man who allegedly broke into the JRJ Saint John Mosque on Fairville Boulevard on April 18, 2024. Image: Submitted/JRJ Saint John