Author Archives: Brad Perry
Five-year prison sentence for drug trafficking
A southeastern New Brunswick man has been sentenced to five years in prison for drug trafficking. Jean-Francois Ferron of Sainte-Anne-de-Kent pleaded guilty to six drug trafficking charges and three f...
Nov 09, 2023 waferboard / CC
Saint John street 'reimagination' expected to begin in 2024
Saint John is proposing big changes to a key transportation corridor connecting the uptown and south end. Plans for Charlotte Street include a dedicated bike lane, fewer on-street parking spaces, and ...
Nov 09, 2023 Charlotte Street at the intersection of Princess Street in Saint John. Image: Brad Perry
Irving Oil signs deal to receive renewable natural gas
Irving Oil has a new source of renewable natural gas for its operations in New Brunswick. The company has signed a 10-year deal with Alberta-based Grow the Energy Circle Ltd. It will supply up to 60,0...
Nov 08, 2023 The Irving Oil refinery in Saint John, N.B. Image: Mark Leger
2023 Remembrance Day ceremonies
Canadians will gather on Saturday to acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of those who served their country. Remembrance Day ceremonies large and small will take place in cities and towns across New ...
Nov 08, 2023 hobvias sudoneighm / CC
2023 Remembrance Day ceremonies
Canadians will gather on Saturday to acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of those who served their country. Remembrance Day ceremonies large and small will take place in cities and towns across New ...
Nov 08, 2023 hobvias sudoneighm / CC
COVID indicators steady in N.B., says Public Health
New Brunswick's COVID-19 indicators remained steady during the final week of October, according to Public Health The latest Respiratory Watch report shows 57 admissions between Oct. 22 and 28, with on...
Nov 08, 2023 Mufid Majnun / Unsplash
Empty Stocking Fund returning this December
A grassroots movement in Saint John is working to revive a century-old tradition in the community. The Empty Stocking Fund ended last year after its long-time sponsor, Telegraph-Journal, was sold. Tor...
Nov 08, 2023 Saint John High School students unveil their donation of $1,500 to the Empty Stocking fund in 2019. Image: Facebook
Budget deliberations underway in Moncton
Most property owners in Moncton could see lower property tax rates in the new year. City councillors spent the day Tuesday deliberating the proposed budgets for 2024. The proposed $212-million general...
Nov 07, 2023 Moncton City Hall. Image: Staff photo
Sussex flower shop closes after nearly 150 years
A staple in the Sussex business community has closed its doors for good. Goold's Flowers Ltd. announced its closure in a Facebook post on Monday. The fifth-generation business had been in operation fo...
Nov 07, 2023 Ioann-Mark Kuznietsov / Unsplash
Group tries to rob delivery driver in Saint John: police
Saint John police are investigating after a group of masked men tried to rob a pizza delivery driver over the weekend. Police said it happened in the area of Cunard and Waring streets in the north end...
Nov 07, 2023 A Saint John Police Force cruiser is pictured in this file photo. Image: Aaron Sousa