Author Archives: Brad Perry
Task force investigation into AIM fire nearing completion
An investigation into September's fire at a Saint John scrapyard is nearing completion, according to the province. A joint task force looking into the Sept. 14 events at American Iron and Metal (AIM) ...
Nov 10, 2023 A fire at American Iron and Metal's scrapyard facility in Saint John on Sept. 14, 2023. Image: Submitted/Jennifer Mai
Counterfeit cash, drugs seized in St. Stephen
Two men have been arrested after police seized counterfeit money, drugs, and illegal cigarettes in St. Stephen. Mounties were called to a local business on Tuesday evening after someone reportedly tri...
Nov 10, 2023 Image: Staff photo
Don't block federal funding sent to communities: Cities to Higgs
New Brunswick municipalities are expressing concern about recent comments made by the premier. Blaine Higgs told the Telegraph-Journal that his government is considering blocking Ottawa from sending m...
Nov 10, 2023 Scazon / CC
Six arrested in drug trafficking investigation
Six people have been arrested in connection with a drug trafficking investigation in southeastern New Brunswick. The RCMP Provincial Crime Reduction Unit began an investigation into the trafficking of...
Nov 10, 2023 Image: Submitted/New Brunswick RCMP
Another break coming for N.B. drivers
It looks like New Brunswick drivers will be getting another break at the fuel pumps this week. The maximum price for gasoline is expected to fall nearly two cents per litre on Thursday night. Diesel p...
Nov 09, 2023 futureatlas.com / CC
Saint John proposes 4-cent tax cut for 2024
Saint John is proposing a four-cent tax rate reduction as part of its $187-million budget for 2024. If approved by council, the residential rate would drop to $1.58 per $100 of assessed value. Non-res...
Nov 09, 2023 The exterior of Saint John City Hall is pictured in this file photo. Image: staff photo
Ottawa to deliver economic update on Nov. 21
The federal government will deliver its fall economic statement later this month. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will present the update on Nov. 21. "The Fall Economic Statement will provide infor...
Nov 09, 2023 Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland in 2021. Image: CPAC video capture
Police investigating Fredericton ER patient's death
Police are now investigating the death of a patient waiting for care in a New Brunswick emergency room. Darrell Mesheau, 78, died in the emergency department waiting room at the Dr. Everett Chalmers R...
Nov 09, 2023 The Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton. Image: Submitted/Horizon Health Network
Rapper Ice Cube set to perform in Saint John
Legendary rapper and actor Ice Cube is coming to the Maritimes. He is set to perform at TD Station in Saint John on March 2, 2024. It is the only Atlantic Canadian stop on his Straight Into Canada tou...
Nov 09, 2023 Legendary rapper and actor Ice Cube is set to perform in Saint John, N.B., in March 2024. Image: TD Station
Canadian Tire cutting 3% of workforce
Canadian Tire is cutting about three per cent of its workforce across the country. It also plans to eliminate most current vacancies for a further three per cent reduction. The move comes as the retai...
Nov 09, 2023 Open Grid Scheduler / Grid Engine