Author Archives: Brad Perry
Investigation continues into fatal encampment fire
Saint John police say the cause of a fatal fire at a tent encampment in the city remains under investigation. First responders were called to a fire on Paradise Row near Somerset Street on Monday afte...
Mar 26, 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.
Memramcook looks to preserve culture, French language
Memramcook is launching two new initiatives it hopes will help protect its cultural heritage and the French language. During a meeting last week, councilors passed a new policy declaring French as the...
Mar 26, 2024 The municipal building in Memramcook. Image: © 2024 Google
Mayor responds to fatal Saint John encampment fire
Saint John's mayor is adding her voice to the conversation after this week's fatal encampment fire. Police said two people were found dead after a fire on Paradise Row near Somerset Street on Monday a...
Mar 26, 2024 Saint John Mayor Donna Reardon. Image: Brad Perry
Premier doubts AIM will reopen on Saint John waterfront
New Brunswick's premier says he does not expect American Iron and Metal will ever operate again at Port Saint John. AIM Recyling's waterfront operations have been suspended since a catastrophic fire i...
Mar 26, 2024 A fire at American Iron and Metal's scrapyard facility in Saint John on Sept. 14, 2023. Image: Submitted/Jennifer Mai
Saint John prepares for heavy rain
Saint John EMO is asking residents to be prepared for heavy rain over the coming days. Up to 85 millimetres of rain is forecast to fall between Tuesday night and Saturday. Officials said flooding pote...
Mar 26, 2024 Flooding under the train bridge on Rothesay Avenue in Saint John on Dec. 3, 2020. Image: Brad Perry
New program to help farmers enhance land resiliency
New resources have been announced to help New Brunswick farmers conserve and enhance the resiliency of their land. The Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program is a partnership between the provincial ...
Mar 26, 2024 Sean Foster / Unsplash
More classroom time for K-2 students
Thousands of students in New Brunswick will soon be getting more time in the classroom. Starting in September, the school day for kindergarten to Grade 2 students is being extended by one hour. This m...
Mar 26, 2024 misskprimary / CC
2 dead after Saint John tent encampment fire
Two people have died after a fire at a tent encampment in Saint John, according to police. First responders were called to Paradise Row near Somerset Street around 3:40 p.m. Monday. "After the fire wa...
Mar 25, 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.
Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant arrested in Moncton
Saint John police say a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant has been arrested in Moncton. The 33-year-old man was taken into custody in Moncton on Thursday, police said in an update on Monday. An arre...
Mar 25, 2024 The Saint John Police Force headquarters, located at One Peel Plaza. Image: Staff photo
Man arrested in Saint John business break-in
Saint John police have arrested a man after a break-in at an uptown convenience store. Officers responded to the 100 block of Waterloo Street just before 6:30 a.m. Sunday. "On arrival, police discover...
Mar 25, 2024 A Saint John Police Force car. Image: Brad Perry