Author Archives: Brad Perry
N.B. man among Big Brother Canada contestants
At least one person from New Brunswick will be part of this year's season of Big Brother Canada. Vivek Sabbarwal, a software developer from Saint John, is among 12 Houseguests announced on Wednesday. ...
Feb 28, 2024 Vivek Sabbarwal. Image: CNW Group/Corus Entertainment Inc.
Big Brother Canada features 2 N.S. contestants
At least two people from Nova Scotia will be part of this year's season of Big Brother Canada. Halifax bartender Bayleigh Pelham and artist Donna Marshall from Hubbards are among 12 Houseguests announ...
Feb 28, 2024 Bayleigh Pelham (left) and artist Donna Marshall. Image: CNW Group/Corus Entertainment Inc.
More people dissatisfied with Higgs government: poll
Two-thirds of New Brunswickers are dissatisfied with the provincial government's performance, according to a new survey. Narrative Research says 66 per cent of those surveyed said they were dissatisfi...
Feb 28, 2024 Premier Blaine Higgs speaking at the 2023 State of the Province address. Image: Fredericton Chamber of Commerce
Early morning apartment fire in Saint John
No injuries after an early morning apartment fire in Saint John's south central peninsula. Saint John police say the blaze was reported in the 200 block of Waterloo Street. The street was closed betwe...
Feb 28, 2024 A Saint John Fire Department truck is pictured in this file photo. Image: Aaron Sousa
Pink Shirt Day on Wednesday
Canadians are invited to help promote diversity and respect in schools, workplaces and communities by wearing pink Wednesday. Pink Shirt Day originated in 2007 after two Nova Scotia teenagers encourag...
Feb 28, 2024 Jason Leung / Unsplash
COVID, influenza hospitalizations down: Public Health
New Brunswick saw a decline in COVID-19 and influenza hospitalizations in mid-February, according to Public Health. The latest Respiratory Watch report showed 24 hospitalizations between Feb. 11 and 1...
Feb 28, 2024 Bret Kavanaugh / Unsplash
Premier defends N.B. Workers Benefit
New Brunswick's premier is defending his government's new benefit for workers. Applications opened on Tuesday morning for the one-time payment of $300. It is geared toward individuals or families who ...
Feb 27, 2024 Premier Blaine Higgs speaks with reporters on Feb. 27, 2024. Image: Zoom video capture
PC MLA Jeff Carr won't reoffer in next election
Another Progressive Conservative MLA has announced he will not reoffer in the next election. But Jeff Carr, who represents a riding near Fredericton, said he will continue to serve his constituents un...
Feb 27, 2024 MLA Jeff Carr. Image: Tamara Steele
Major construction on Garden Street this summer
Residents in the Garden Street area of Saint John will face traffic headaches this summer. The city is undertaking major work along Garden Street between City Road and Coburg Street. According to city...
Feb 27, 2024 Pete Alexopoulos / Unsplash
Federal legislation targets harmful online content
The Trudeau government tabled long-awaited legislation on Monday aimed at combatting harmful content online. The Online Harms Act would require online platforms to reduce exposure to seven categories ...
Feb 26, 2024 Christin Hume / Unsplash