Author Archives: Brad Perry
Police identify 2 people killed in encampment fire
Saint John police have identified the two people found dead following a fire at a tent encampment nearly three weeks ago. First responders were called to Paradise Row near Somerset Street around 3:40 ...
Apr 12, 2024 A fire broke out at a tent encampment in the Paradise Row area of Saint John on March 25, 2024. Image: Submitted/Nick C.
Public input sought on NB Power's rate application
New Brunswick residents are being invited to give their feedback on NB Power's rate application. The province's electric utility requested a 9.8 per cent rate hike this year and again in 2025. While t...
Apr 12, 2024 The NB Power head office in Fredericton. Image: Submitted/NB Power
Alma water system upgrades expected to start this year
There is optimism in the community of Alma that the need for recurring boil water advisories will soon come to an end. More than $12 million in government funding was announced last fall for two new w...
Apr 12, 2024 Clint Budd / CC
Gas prices heading up, no change for diesel
Another fuel price increase is coming for some New Brunswick drivers, according to an industry source. Regular self-serve is expected to increase by more than five cents per litre on Thursday night. T...
Apr 11, 2024 engin akyurt / Unsplash
International recognition for KV High student
A Grade 12 student from the Saint John area has received international recognition for the impact she has left on her school. Olivia MacLeod of Kennebecasis Valley High School was recently named the J...
Apr 11, 2024 Olivia MacLeod of Kennebecasis Valley High School was recently named the Jostens Renaissance National Student of the Month for all of North America. Image: Jostens Renaissance
Boxcar Country Music Festival unveils lineup
Brett Kissell, High Valley, and The Reklaws are coming to Saint John this summer. They are the headliners for this year's Boxcar Country Music Festival, running from July 25 to 27. "We are thrilled to...
Apr 11, 2024 Image: Facebook/Boxcar Country Music Festival
'Overwhelming' response to police recruitment camp: chief
Saint John police say they have seen an "overwhelming" response to their inclusion and diversity recruitment camp More than 100 people have already expressed an interest in taking part, according to C...
Apr 11, 2024 The Saint John Police Force headquarters, located at One Peel Plaza. Image: Staff photo
Solving the homelessness crisis through prevention
A new book is diving into the root causes of homelessness in Canada and how it can be prevented. Ending Homelessness in Canada: The Case for Homelessness Prevention was edited by James Hughes. A forme...
Apr 10, 2024 James Hughes is an author and New Brunswick's former deputy social development minister. Image: Submitted
375-unit development in Riverview draws concerns
Some residents who live near a proposed 375-unit development in Riverview are raising concerns. A number of them brought their concerns directly to council during a public hearing on Tuesday night. Ic...
Apr 10, 2024 A rendering of the proposed development at the corner of Pine Glen Road and Whitepine Road in Riverview. Image: Submitted
Portage Atlantic hosts 'Women and Addicton' symposium
Women with addiction face a number of barriers when it comes to getting meaningful treatment. Eliminating those barriers is the focus of a two-day symposium that is taking place in Moncton. Hosted by ...
Apr 10, 2024 Portage Atlantic in Cassidy Lake: Image: Portage Atlantic