Author Archives: Brad Perry
SiRT closes investigation into Saint-Antoine arrest
The Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) has terminated its investigation into a recent arrest in eastern New Brunswick. Mounties received a report of a disturbance involving a man armed with a knife...
Mar 05, 2024 Image: Submitted/New Brunswick RCMP
Mid-week storm could bring rain, freezing rain, snow
A late winter storm is expected to bring a mixed bag of weather to southern New Brunswick mid-week. Special weather statements have been issued by Environment Canada warning of rain, freezing rain, ic...
Mar 05, 2024 Jessica Fadel / Unsplash
Vacation safety tips to keep your home safe
Mounties have some tips to keep your home safe if you are planning a winter escape. Before leaving on your getaway, make sure all doors and windows are locked. Do not forget to include your garage doo...
Mar 05, 2024 Image: Facebook/Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Housing funding for eastern N.B. communities
Several eastern New Brunswick communities are getting federal funding to help build more homes faster. More than $9 million has been earmarked through the Housing Accelerator Fund, officials announced...
Mar 05, 2024 Josh Olalde / Unsplash
Aquatic Centre upgrades would attract more events
A $70,000 investment could lead to a lot more events at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre. Staff at the Saint John facility are looking to replace the swim blocks located at the end of each lane. Swim b...
Mar 04, 2024 The Canada Games Aquatic Centre in Saint John. Image: Tara Clow
Cooke Aquaculture mourns loss of co-founder
The co-founder of the largest privately owned seafood company in the world has died. Gifford Cooke co-founded Cooke Aquaculture in 1985 with his sons, Glenn and Michael. He passed away on Sunday, acco...
Mar 04, 2024 Gifford Cooke, the co-founder of Cooke Aquaculture, passed away on March 3, 2024. Image: Cooke Aquaculture
Horizon Health rolling out new primary care model
A nationally recognized collaborative primary health care model is being rolled out within the Horizon Health Network. The Patient Medical Home model brings together physicians, nurse practitioners, a...
Mar 04, 2024 Margaret Melanson is the president and CEO of the Horizon Health Network. Image: Brad Perry
6 arrested in drug trafficking investigation
Six people have been arrested following a five-week drug trafficking investigation in Saint John. Police said two women and four men were arrested Thursday for drug trafficking-related offences. Follo...
Mar 01, 2024 A Saint John Police Force car. Image: Brad Perry
The Body Shop closing 4 Maritime stores
The Body Shop Canada is closing nearly one-third of its stores as the company seeks creditor protection. Company officials announced Friday that they had filed a "notice of intention" (NOI) under the ...
Mar 01, 2024 The Body Shop, Oshawa Centre. Image: CNW Group/The Body Shop
Figure skating legends coming to Sussex for clinic
Two Canadian figure skating legends are taking to the ice in New Brunswick this weekend. Elvis Stojko and Kurt Browning are hosting a skating clinic in the town of Sussex on Saturday. Around 120 skate...
Mar 01, 2024 The 8th Hussars Sports Centre in Sussex. Image: Town of Sussex