Author Archives: Brad Perry

Dieppe sets construction records in 2023
Dieppe set a number of new construction records in 2023, according to figures released by the city. There were 571 building permits issued with a total value of more than $182 million, surpassing the ...
Brad Perry Jan 15, 2024 Dieppe City Hall. Image: ©2022 Google

Horizon Health hospitals remain over 100% capacity
The Horizon Health Network says wait times at its four regional hospitals are improving. But its interim president says staff and physicians continue to care for a "high volume of sick patients." Marg...
Brad Perry Jan 15, 2024 The Saint John Regional Hospital. Image: Brad Perry

Crane Mountain landfill could be expanding
Officials who operate the Crane Mountain landfill in Saint John are exploring the idea of expanding upwards. The Fundy Regional Service Commission has proposed doubling the height of the landfill from...
Brad Perry Jan 15, 2024 The entrance sign to the Crane Mountain landfill in Saint John. Image: Facebook/Fundy Regional Service Commission

Carbon tax rebates coming this week
Many New Brunswickers will see extra money in their bank accounts this week. Carbon tax rebates will go out to eligible residents on Monday, if they have not already. A family of four will get $184 th...
Brad Perry Jan 15, 2024 engin akyurt / Unsplash

Storm surge impacts Fundy coast communities
A strong storm surge caused by Saturday's storm caused a lot of problems in coastal communities along the Bay of Fundy. Environment Canada issued storm surge warnings along the Fundy coast from St. St...
Brad Perry Jan 14, 2024 Flooding at the Lighthouse Town Wharf in St. Stephen on Jan. 13, 2024. Image: Mark Downey

Overnight on-street parking ban in Moncton
Many Moncton residents must find somewhere else to park on Saturday night. The city has declared a temporary overnight parking ban for snow-clearing and ice-removal operations. On-street parking is no...
Brad Perry Jan 13, 2024 Jackson Simmer / Unsplash

1 killed, 7 injured in Moncton-area crash
One person has died and seven others were injured following a head-on crash near Moncton. Emergency crews were called to the scene on Route 115 in Irishtown around 10 p.m. Friday. RCMP Cpl. Guillaume ...
Brad Perry Jan 13, 2024 Image: Facebook/Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Storm surge warning in effect
High storm surge levels and large waves could cause problems in the region on Saturday. Environment Canada has issued a storm surge warning for areas along the Bay of Fundy. It says water levels will ...
Brad Perry Jan 12, 2024 Nick Fewings / Unsplash

Rothesay approves ridesharing bylaw
Rothesay has become the latest New Brunswick municipality to allow ridesharing. Council voted this week to pass the third and final reading of its ridesharing bylaw. It follows the lead of Saint John,...
Brad Perry Jan 12, 2024 Rothesay Town Hall. Image: Staff photo

$328K in government funding for Imperial Theatre
A Saint John theatre is receiving government funding for programming and renovations at the historic space. Imperial Theatre will get more than $328,000 in combined funding from the provincial and fed...
Brad Perry Jan 12, 2024 Imperial Theatre in Saint John. Image: Regis Phillips
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