Author Archives: Brad Perry
New life for former Cherry Brook Zoo in Saint John
A former New Brunswick zoo will be turned into a nature-based early learning and childcare campus. Origins Natural Learning Childcare announced Tuesday that it has purchased the former Cherry Brook Zo...
Oct 31, 2023 The former Cherry Brook Zoo in Saint John. Image: Staff photo
Canada's economy essentially unchanged in August
Canada's economy remained essentially unchanged for a second straight month in August, and preliminary numbers show a similar story for September. Statistics Canada said higher interest rates, inflati...
Oct 31, 2023 Jason Hafso / Unsplash
Saint John unveils name for redeveloped waterfront space
The redeveloped public space in and around Fundy Quay in Saint John has an updated name. It will be called Ihtoli-maqahamok, which means "The Gathering Space" in Wolastoqey. Saint John council unanimo...
Oct 31, 2023 Ihtoli-maqahamok - The Gathering Space has been unveiled as the official name for the redeveloped space in and around Fundy Quay in Saint John. Image: Submitted/City of Saint John
Safety tips for Halloween night
A night filled with candy, creepy costumes and time with friends is upon us. But police want to ensure that everyone gets home safely on this Halloween night. Cpl. Hans Ouellette is the media relation...
Oct 31, 2023 David Menidrey / Unsplash
Inmate assaulted at Dorchester Penitentiary
An inmate was taken to the hospital following an assault at Dorchester Penitentiary. Officials said the incident happened in the medium-security unit last Thursday. Correctional Service of Canada (CSC...
Oct 31, 2023 Grant Durr / Unsplash
More than 200 residential units proposed for east Saint John
A proposed development could bring more than 200 new residential units to Saint John's east side. The city is considering a proposal for land at 1440 Loch Lomond Road, near Bon Accord Drive. It would ...
Oct 31, 2023 An artistic rendering similar in concept to the proposed buildings at 1440 Loch Lomond Road. Image: Submitted/Saint John council agenda
Six-car train derailment near Sussex
Emergency crews are on the scene of a six-car train derailment northeast of Sussex, according to rail officials. CN said the derailment happened on Monday afternoon in a wooded area near the community...
Oct 30, 2023 chris robert / Unsplash
Wheeler Park Power Centre acquired by Montreal-based company
A Montreal-based real estate development company has taken over a prominent local retail landmark. Leyad announced Monday that it has acquired the Wheeler Park Power Centre in Moncton's north end. Hen...
Oct 30, 2023 The Wheeler Park Power Centre in Moncton. Image: CNW Group/Leyad
Grand Bay-Westfield approves service level policy for fire department
Grand Bay-Westfield council has approved a level of service policy for its fire department. The new policy was one of the recommendations in a recently released fire service review. Chief Troy Gautrea...
Oct 30, 2023 Image: Submitted/Town of Grand Bay-Westfield
Two prolific offenders arrested in St. Stephen area
Mounties say they have arrested two prolific offenders wanted in the St. Stephen area. A 36-year-old man was arrested Wednesday morning for breaching a conditional sentence order. Police said he later...
Oct 30, 2023 Image: Facebook/Royal Canadian Mounted Police