Author Archives: Brad Perry
KV gears up for 25th annual Santa Claus Parade
Santa Claus will be coming to the Kennebecasis Valley this weekend. The 25th annual KV Santa Claus Parade takes place Saturday evening. Keri Flood is the recreation and communications coordinator with...
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N.B. unveils affordability measures for low-income residents
New Brunswick is rolling out what it calls affordability measures to help those who need it most. Social Development Minister Jill Green said they know many residents are struggling to make ends meet....
Nov 21, 2023 The New Brunswick legislature in Fredericton. Image: Brad Perry
Inflation rate slows to 3.1% in October
Canada's inflation rate slowed to 3.1 per cent in October, down from 3.8 per cent the month before. Statistics Canada said the year-over-year deceleration was largely due to lower gasoline prices. Gas...
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Feds to deliver fall economic update Tuesday
Canada's finance minister will deliver her government's fall economic statement on Tuesday. Chrystia Freeland has said that housing and affordability will be key themes in the address. "We've said tha...
Nov 21, 2023 Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland in 2021. Image: CPAC video capture
Winter shelter opening in Saint John, still no location for St. Stephen
An out-of-the-cold shelter will open Saint John's north end this winter, the province confirmed Monday. The seasonal shelter will be located in the Social Development building at 344 Somerset Street. ...
Nov 21, 2023 The Social Development building on Somerset Street in Saint John will be used as an out-of-the-cold shelter. Image: ©2023 Google
More flaring than usual possible at Irving Oil refinery
Some Saint John residents have reported seeing more flaring than usual at the Irving Oil refinery. But a spokesperson for the company says there is no reason for residents to be concerned. "Our operat...
Nov 20, 2023 The Irving Oil refinery in Saint John. Image: Submitted/Irving Oil
Slight increase in N.B. home sales in October
New Brunswick saw a slight increase in home sales during the month of October, according to new figures. The Canadian Real Estate Association reported 803 home sales, up three compared to the same per...
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Harbour Bridge set to fully re-open by Nov. 30
Welcome news for drivers who have been contending with construction on Saint John's Harbour Bridge. The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure said work is expected to wrap up on schedule. Sp...
Nov 20, 2023 Harbour Bridge in Saint John. Image: Brad Perry
Saint John adding weather stations to help improve storm response
Saint John will lease five portable weather stations to help improve its winter storm response. That was one of several new initiatives city staff unveiled to members of council last week. Tim O'Reill...
Nov 20, 2023 A snow plow operator works to keep Saint John streets clear during a storm on Feb. 2, 2021. Image: Brad Perry
Tips to prepare your vehicle for winter weather
With winter nearly upon us, now is a good time to make sure you and your vehicle are prepared for the season. Julia Kent, a spokesperson with CAA Atlantic, said the most important thing is having wint...
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