Author Archives: Brad Perry

Grand Bay-Westfield to get 5 EV charging stations
Five new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are being installed in Grand Bay-Westfield. The town is one of eight communities to receive funding from Aviva Canada and Earth Day Canada through the ...
Brad Perry Apr 19, 2024 Image: Submitted/Town of Grand Bay-Westfield

$12M for community hub at north end Saint John school
The new K-5 school being constructed in Saint John's north end will have a community hub after all. Education Minister Bill Hogan announced just over $12 million for a pilot project on Friday morning....
Brad Perry Apr 19, 2024 Education Minister Bill Hogan in Saint John on April 19, 2024. Image: Brad Perry

Growth agency launches physician recruitment video
Saint John's growth agency is working to help attract more physicians to the region. Envision Saint John launched a new physician recruitment video earlier this week. The video promotes some of the he...
Brad Perry Apr 19, 2024 Image: Submitted/Envision Saint John

Disability advocate welcomes new federal benefit
"A step forward" is how one disability advocate describes investments contained in this week's federal budget. Officials announced $6.1 billion over five years and another $1.4 billion per year going ...
Brad Perry Apr 19, 2024 Jason Hafso / Unsplash

Shediac starts 2024 with nearly $25M in building permits
It has been an excellent start to the year for development in the town of Shediac. Officials reported nearly $25 million worth of building permits during the first quarter. "It is essential that the T...
Brad Perry Apr 19, 2024 Josh Olalde / Unsplash

No big fuel price changes expected in N.B.
No major increases are expected at the fuel pumps in New Brunswick this week. Gasoline prices in Ontario jumped 14 cents Wednesday night, leaving many concerned we could see a similar increase. But an...
Brad Perry Apr 18, 2024 pavelkubarkov / Depositphotos.com

Saint John development strong to start 2024
Saint John has seen busier-than-usual growth activity to start the year, according to senior staff. The city received 134 building permits worth $45.9 million during the first quarter, members of the ...
Brad Perry Apr 18, 2024 Josh Olalde / Unsplash

Saint John seeks feedback for north end plan
Saint John is seeking feedback as it develops a neighbourhood plan for the city's north end. The aim of the plan is to help shape growth and development throughout the north end. Officials said the fi...
Brad Perry Apr 18, 2024 The proposed boundary for the North End Neighbourhood Plan in Saint John. Image: Submitted

Hydrant flushing in St. Stephen now underway
Hydrant flushing is underway in the Municipal District of St. Stephen. Work began on Thursday and will continue for up to five weeks, according to municipal officials. Residents on the municipal water...
Brad Perry Apr 18, 2024 Ashim D’Silva / Unsplash

Inductees for Greater St. Stephen Sports Wall of Fame
Two builders, an athlete, and a team are being inducted into the Greater St. Stephen Sports Wall of Fame. Officials with the organization recently unveiled the inductees for the sixth annual ceremony....
Brad Perry Apr 18, 2024 The inductees for the Greater St. Stephen Sports Wall of Fame on May 4, 2024. Image: Facebook/Greater St. Stephen Sports Wall of Fame
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