Author Archives: Brad Perry
Transport truck leaves highway in St. Stephen
One person was taken to the hospital after a transport truck left the road and went down an embankment in St. Stephen. Fire Chief Sean Morton said the incident happened on Route 1 westbound between ki...
Nov 17, 2023 A transport truck left Route 1 in St. Stephen on Nov. 16, 2023. Image: Submitted
UPDATE: Missing 16-year-old boy located, say police
Saint John police say a 16-year-old boy missing for more than a week has been found. The teen had last been seen on the lower west side on Nov. 9. Police thank the public for their help in finding him...
Nov 17, 2023 The Saint John Police Force headquarters, located at One Peel Plaza. Image: Staff photo
NB COPES receives $188K to expand grief support services
A Saint John-based non-profit is expanding its grief support services to more communities in the province. NB COPES (Connecting Others, Providing Education & Support) recently received $188,000 in...
Nov 17, 2023 Pam Pastirik is the founder and president of NB COPES. Image: Submitted
Government invests in fishing gear technology for snow crab industry
New whale-safe equipment and acoustic technologies will be tested by snow crab fishers in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The federal and provincial governments announced a joint investment of nearly $3.4 m...
Nov 17, 2023 Two North Atlantic right whales were spotted in the Gulf of St. Lawrence on May 7, 2023. Image: DFO Science Aerial Survey Team
Man arrested after officers search Saint John weed dispensary
A Saint John man is facing charges after officers searched an illegal weed dispensary on the city's east side. Justice and Public Safety said officers executed a search warrant on Simpson Drive back o...
Nov 17, 2023 Peace officers from Justice and Public Safety seized contraband cannabis and various illegal products in Saint John on Nov. 1, 2023. Image: Submitted/Justice and Public Safety
Coroner's inquest scheduled for man shot by RCMP
A coroner's inquest has been scheduled into the death of a man who was fatally shot by police. Ryan Nowland died on Dec. 31, 2021, after Mounties responded to a home in Kiersteadville, northeast of Sa...
Nov 17, 2023 The Saint John Law Courts building. Image: Brad Perry
Maple Hills passes $3.9M budget for 2024
The local government of Maple Hills has approved its first budget since being incorporated. Councillors voted on Wednesday to adopt the nearly $3.9-million operating budget for 2024. The shared reside...
Nov 17, 2023 Erica Warren is the mayor of Maple Hills. Image: LinkedIn
AIM recycling fire could have burned for days: fire chief
An industrial fire at American Iron and Metal could have burned for much longer than it did, according to Saint John's fire chief. Kevin Clifford made the comments earlier this week while recognizing ...
Nov 17, 2023 Chief Kevin Clifford of the Saint John Fire Department speaks to council on Nov. 14, 2023. Image: YouTube video capture
N.B. now has process to eliminate derogatory place names
The New Brunswick government says it has a new process in place to eliminate derogatory place names. First on the list is renaming a mountain, protected natural area and community in Restigouche Count...
Nov 17, 2023 Scazon / CC
Gasoline prices expected to rise in N.B.
It looks like some New Brunswickers are about to pay more to fill up their vehicles. An industry source says gasoline prices will climb around two cents per litre Thursday night. The maximum price for...
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