Author Archives: Brad Perry
Dieppe honours volunteers during Les Chalins gala
Several people have been recognized by the City of Dieppe as part of National Volunteer Week. The city's Volunteers of the Year were honoured Wednesday night during the Les Chalins gala. The event was...
Apr 18, 2024 The City of Dieppe honoured its Volunteers of the Year during the Les Chalins gala on April 17, 2024. Image: Submitted/City of Dieppe
Business organization reacts to 'mixed bag' budget
Federal budget changes on capital gains will create many winners and losers among entrepreneurs, according to one business organization. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business describes the c...
Apr 18, 2024 Louis-Philippe Gauthier is the Atlantic vice-president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Image: Submitted
Youths arrested after assault with chemical irritant
Two youths have been arrested after a man was allegedly assaulted with a chemical irritant in Saint John. Police were called to the 500 block of Westmorland Road on the city's east side around 7:30 p....
Apr 17, 2024 A Saint John Police Force car. Image: Brad Perry
Rezoning approved for Glenn Carpenter Centre project
A green light from Saint John council for an expansion at the YMCA Glenn Carpenter Centre. Councillors unanimously gave final approval to the required rezoning application on Monday. Work is currently...
Apr 17, 2024 A rendering of the proposed new building at the YMCA Glenn Carpenter Centre in Saint John. Image: Submitted/YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick
Premier Higgs disappointed with federal budget
The premier of New Brunswick says he is disappointed by what he saw in this week's federal budget. Blaine Higgs said he does not see how the budget makes life more affordable for the average Canadian....
Apr 17, 2024 New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs reacts to the federal budget on April 16, 2024. Image: Zoom video capture
Saint John settles $2M cyber insurance claim
Saint John will get at least $2 million from its insurance company following a cyberattack more than three years ago. City council voted on Monday evening to settle a claim with AIG Insurance related ...
Apr 17, 2024 The exterior of Saint John City Hall is pictured in this file photo. Image: staff photo
Wildfire season underway in N.B.
New Brunswick firefighting teams are preparing for what could be another busy wildfire season. A total of 209 wildfires burned nearly 860 hectares of land across the province in 2023, according to the...
Apr 17, 2024 The Stein Lake fire burns near Saint Andrews in May 2023. Image: Submitted
Tax hikes for Canada's wealthiest in federal budget
Canada's wealthiest earners will face higher taxes to help pay for increased federal spending over the coming years. An increase to the capital gains inclusion rate is part of the 2024-25 federal budg...
Apr 16, 2024 Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland delivers the federal budget on April 16, 2024. Image: CPAC video capture
Wildcats players make final NHL Central Scouting list
Four Moncton Wildcats players are ones to keep an eye on ahead of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. NHL Central Scouting has released its final list of the top prospects to watch leading up to the draft. With...
Apr 16, 2024 The Yarmouth Mariners and Valley Wildcats battle for the puck on February 18, 2023 at Mariners Centre (Ken Chetwynd Photo)
Sea Dogs forward makes final NHL Central Scouting list
A Saint John Sea Dogs forward is one to keep an eye on ahead of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. NHL Central Scouting has released its final list of the top prospects to watch leading up to the draft. Eriks ...
Apr 16, 2024 Eriks Mateiko of the Saint John Sea Dogs. Image: Submitted/Saint John Sea Dogs