Author Archives: Brad Perry
$200M more for education this year: province
An additional $200 million is being funnelled into New Brunswick's education system this year. That is according to the department's $1.9-billion budget tabled in the legislature on Tuesday. It includ...
Apr 10, 2024 CDC / Unsplash
Fire destroys garage in Bloomfield
Fire has destroyed a garage in the community of Bloomfield, just outside of Hampton. Emergency crews were called to the scene on Route 121 around 12:45 p.m. Tuesday. Hampton Fire Rescue said the garag...
Apr 10, 2024 Hampton Fire Rescue crews battle a blaze at a garage in Bloomfield on April 9, 2024. Image: Facebook/Hampton Fire Rescue
Inquest into ER waiting room death makes recommendations
Several recommendations have been made aimed at improving emergency department services in New Brunswick. They stem from a coroner's inquest into the emergency department waiting room death of Darrell...
Apr 10, 2024 The Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton. Image: Submitted/Horizon Health Network
Record-breaking 2023 for N.B. agriculture industry
New Brunswick's agriculture industry saw another record-breaking year in 2023, according to the province. The Department of Agriculture said the industry saw a second straight year of record exports a...
Apr 10, 2024 Image: Staff photo
KV Food Basket prepares for expansion
More people continue to turn to the Kennebecasis Valley Food Basket for support every month. It is why the non-profit food bank is looking to renovate and expand its location in Quispamsis. Board Chai...
Apr 09, 2024 A rendering of the expansion proposed for the Kennebecasis Valley Food Basket in Quispamsis. Image: Quispamsis council agenda
Feds propose $500M mental health fund for youth
The Trudeau government has announced plans for a $500-million mental health fund for youth. It is the latest in a series of announcements taking place ahead of the federal budget next week. Deputy Pri...
Apr 09, 2024 Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland makes an announcement on April 9, 2024. Image: CPAC video capture
Saint John looks to make skate park more inclusive
Scooters, rollerblades, and bikes are now allowed within Saint John's main skate park. Council passed a bylaw last week paving the way for the change at the Station 1 Skatepark. The park, located next...
Apr 09, 2024 The City of Saint John sign is pictured in this file photo. Image: Aaron Sousa
Moncton Chamber unveils 'Top 20 Under 40' finalists
Forty finalists have been selected for the sixth edition of Greater Moncton's "Top 20 Under 40" event. Hosted by the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton, it celebrates the achievements and contrib...
Apr 09, 2024 Image: Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton
Fundraising for Phase 2 of Dominion Park upgrades
Another round of upgrades is being planned for a popular park on the west side of Saint John. The Dominion Park Community Association has already started fundraising for the work. Derek Chaisson, chai...
Apr 09, 2024 Dominion Park in Saint John. Image: Submitted/City of Saint John
Copper wire thefts on the rise in N.B.
Mounties throughout New Brunswick are looking for help to identify potential copper wire thefts. Police say a spike in copper wire thefts since 2022 has led to millions of dollars worth of losses. Cop...
Apr 09, 2024 Image: Staff photo