Author Archives: Brad Perry
Ending 2023 with a break at the fuel pumps
It looks like we will see a slight break at the fuel pumps across New Brunswick this week. An industry source tells us gasoline and diesel prices will both go down on Thursday night. The maximum price...
Dec 28, 2023 sippakorn yamkasikorn / Unsplash
AIM responds to task force report on September fire
American Iron and Metal (AIM) has responded to a task force report looking into September's fire at its Saint John scrapyard. Public Safety Minister Kris Austin gave the company until Dec. 22 to respo...
Dec 28, 2023 A fire at American Iron and Metal's scrapyard facility in Saint John on Sept. 14, 2023. Image: Submitted/Jennifer Mai
Order of Canada appointees include 2 from N.B.
Two people from New Brunswick are among the latest appointees to the Order of Canada. Editorial cartoonist Michael de Adder is being honoured for his artistic contributions and pointed commentary. For...
Dec 28, 2023 Image: Government of Canada
Food banks deal with higher usage, fewer donations
It has been a challenging year for food banks across New Brunswick, according to Food Depot Alimentaire. The non-profit serves food banks, community kitchens, school programs and other agencies across...
Dec 28, 2023 Image: Tara Clow
Give your Christmas tree a second life
You can give your Christmas tree a second life after the holiday season is over. Officials with the Nature Conservancy of Canada suggest putting it in your backyard. Spokesperson Andrew Holland said t...
Dec 28, 2023 A Christmas tree is settling into its new home post-holidays. Image: Submitted
Freezing rain warning in effect
Prepare for an icy commute if you are planning any travel Thursday night into Friday. Environment Canada is warning of an extended period of freezing rain for some areas. It has issued a freezing rain...
Dec 28, 2023 Jason Mitrione / Unsplash
UPDATE: Missing vulnerable adult located, say police
Saint John police say a 29-year-old man reported missing on Wednesday has been located. The man, who police described as a vulnerable adult, was last seen Tuesday on the city's west side. Police said ...
Dec 27, 2023 The Saint John Police Force headquarters, located at One Peel Plaza. Image: Staff photo
Man killed in northwestern N.B. crash
A Boxing Day crash in northwestern New Brunswick has left a 26-year-old Fredericton man dead. The single-vehicle crash happened along Route 2 in Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska shortly after 9 a.m. Tuesday. ...
Dec 27, 2023 Image: Staff photo
Anglophone South superintendent reflect on first year
It has been an exciting year for the superintendent of the Anglophone South School District. Derek O'Brien is marking his first full year in the role after being appointed to the position last fall. O...
Dec 27, 2023 Derek O'Brien is the superintendent of the Anglophone South School District. Image: Brad Perry
N.B. man among 7 injured in Cape Breton crash
A New Brunswick man was among seven people injured following a Christmas Eve crash in Cape Breton. RCMP said a car and a van collided on Highway 104 near Whiteside shortly before 6 p.m. Sunday. The 28...
Dec 27, 2023 Image: Facebook/Royal Canadian Mounted Police