Author Archives: Brad Perry
NB Power seeks interim rate hike
NB Power is defending its request for a rate increase as many New Brunswickers continue to struggle with rising costs. The utility recently applied to the New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board for ...
Feb 26, 2024 The NB Power head office in Fredericton. Image: Submitted/NB Power
Saint John declares 4 pieces of land surplus
Saint John is looking to potentially sell four pieces of city-owned land. Common Council voted last week to declare the properties as surplus. However, several councillors expressed concern with one p...
Feb 26, 2024 1671 Sandy Point Road, which the city considered rezoning in 2017, is one of four properties that have been declared surplus. Image: File photo
N.B. high school basketball champs crowned
Six high school basketball teams are ending the weekend as provincial champions. For three of those teams, it is the first time they won their respective titles. The Final 12 took place at TD Station ...
Feb 25, 2024 Markus Spiske / Unsplash
226-unit development in Saint John approved
Saint John council has given its approval to a 226-unit development on the city's east side. Developer Eric de Jong plans to build four multi-unit buildings and 18 townhouse units at 1440 Loch Lomond ...
Feb 23, 2024 A rendering of one of the multi-unit buildings proposed for 1440 Loch Lomond Road. Image: City of Saint John
Pharmacare deal reached between NDP, Liberals: reports
The Liberals and the NDP have reportedly reached a deal on national pharmacare. Several media reports say the legislation includes coverage for contraceptives and diabetes meds. The deal means the New...
Feb 23, 2024 NDP leader Jagmeet Singh addresses reporters on March 23, 2023. Image: CPAC video capture
Stabbed police officer released from hospital
A Saint John police officer who was stabbed during a call this week has been released from the hospital. Const. Jonathan Grenier remains off-duty recovering from non-life-threatening injuries, police ...
Feb 23, 2024 A Saint John police officer suffered non-life-threatening injuries after being stabbed at a west Saint John business on Feb. 21, 2024. Image: Brad Perry
2 teens arrested in St. George break-in
Two teens have been arrested following a break-in and theft at a St. George business. Police said four people broke into the business on Mill Avenue at around 4 p.m. on Jan. 22. Investigators said the...
Feb 23, 2024 Image: Staff photo
Saint John hosts 2 large weekend sport tournaments
Saint John will be the place to be this weekend for volleyball and basketball fans. The Port City is hosting not one, but two large tournaments over the next several days. UNB Saint John will be home ...
Feb 23, 2024 The City of Saint John sign is pictured in this file photo. Image: Brad Perry
Shipping containers replacing tents at encampment site
Homeless advocates in Saint John are working to find safer alternatives for people living in tents throughout the community. Six shipping containers are being set up at an encampment between Waterloo ...
Feb 22, 2024 Clay LeConey / Unsplash
UPDATE: Attempted murder charge laid in officer stabbing
A 35-year-old man is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, after a police officer was stabbed on Saint John's west side. The accused is charged with attempted murder and aggravated assa...
Feb 22, 2024 A Saint John police officer suffered non-life-threatening injuries after being stabbed at a west Saint John business on Feb. 21, 2024. Image: Brad Perry