Author Archives: Brad Perry
Man dies after snowmobile hits moose near Bathurst
A northeastern New Brunswick man has died after police say his snowmobile collided with a moose. Emergency crews were called to a trail near Dunn Street in Allardville shortly after 10:30 a.m. Thursda...
Jan 26, 2024 Image: Staff photo
Higgs unveils 'affordability measure' in annual address
New Brunswick is rolling out a new "affordability measure" the premier says will help lower-income workers. Blaine Higgs unveiled the $79-million initiative Thursday night during his annual State of t...
Jan 26, 2024 Premier Blaine Higgs addresses business leaders during his annual State of the Province speech, broadcast on Rogers tv, on Jan. 25, 2024. Image: YouTube video capture
Fuel prices up in N.B.
Filling up your vehicle's fuel tank is going to cost you more here in New Brunswick. Prices went up across the board Thursday night during the weekly adjustment by the New Brunswick Energy and Utiliti...
Jan 26, 2024 Dawn McDonald / Unsplash
N.B. workforce will be affected by student cap: NBCC
The president and CEO of New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is raising concerns over the temporary cap on international student permits. Ottawa announced this week that the number of student visas...
Jan 26, 2024 The NBCC Saint John campus on Grandview Avenue in Saint John. Image: NBCC
Man arrested after trying to stab 2 officers: RCMP
A man from Woodstock is facing a slew of charges after allegedly trying to stab two RCMP officers. Mounties said they received a request for assistance from the Woodstock Police Force on Monday evenin...
Jan 26, 2024 Image: Facebook/Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Saint John considers 'managed encampment' site for homeless
There are growing efforts to find safe places for those experiencing homelessness in Saint John. It follows the death of Evan McArthur after a homeless encampment fire in the city earlier in January. ...
Jan 25, 2024 Saint John Mayor Donna Reardon. Image: Brad Perry
Gas, diesel prices heading up in N.B.
It might be a good idea to stop for fuel on your way home Thursday night. An industry source says gasoline and diesel prices are heading up at midnight. The maximum price for gasoline is expected to c...
Jan 25, 2024 engin akyurt / Unsplash
4 vehicles stolen from Saint John business: police
Police say several vehicles were stolen during back-to-back break-ins at a Saint John automobile repair shop. Officers were first called to the business on City Road shortly after 3 a.m. Wednesday. In...
Jan 25, 2024 The Saint John Police Force headquarters, located at One Peel Plaza. Image: Staff photo
Council approves extra money for Market Slip upgrades
Saint John council has approved additional spending for the public space upgrades at Market Slip. Council voted this week to increase the contract value of one of the tenders from $15.4 million to $16...
Jan 25, 2024 Ihtoli-maqahamok - The Gathering Space has been unveiled as the official name for the redeveloped space in and around Fundy Quay in Saint John. Image: Submitted/City of Saint John
Low-income seniors receive $200 supplement
Extra money is coming for seniors who need it most in New Brunswick. $200 low-income seniors supplements were mailed across the province as of Monday. More than 44,000 people were eligible for the one...
Jan 25, 2024 Alexas_Fotos / Unsplash