Author Archives: Brad Perry
New garden homes ready for tenants in Saint Andrews
Phase one of a 25-unit garden home community in Saint Andrews is now complete. Van Horne Garden Homes celebrated the official opening of its first six homes last week. Local developers Charlie and Col...
Oct 30, 2023 Van Horne Garden Homes in Saint Andrews welcomes its first tenants. Image: Submitted/Van Horne Garden Homes
Ridesharing coming to Saint John and Moncton
Residents in Saint John and Moncton will soon have another transportation option. Uride, an Ontario-based ridesharing company, has started recruiting drivers in both cities. It comes on the heels of t...
Oct 30, 2023 Cody Ruberto is the founder and CEO of Uride. Image: Facebook/Uride
Solid season for Fundy Trail Parkway despite rainy weather
It was a solid season overall for the Fundy Trail Parkway, according to the park's general manager. Nancy Lockerbie said the season started off rainy in June and July, but things really improved in Au...
Oct 30, 2023 The Fundy Trail Parkway in southern New Brunswick. Image: fundytrailparkway.com
Maine shooting suspect found dead
The suspect in Wednesday's shooting rampage in Maine has been found dead. Officials said late Friday that the body of Robert Card, 40, was found near the river in Lisbon Falls, about 15 kilometres fro...
Oct 27, 2023 Robert Card has been identified as a 'person of interest' in a pair of mass shootings in Maine. Image: Lewiston Maine Police Department
Fire service review suggests greater focus on fire prevention
The Saint John Fire Department can reduce costs without needing to close more fire stations. That was one of the findings in a long-awaited fire service review made public earlier this week. It was in...
Oct 27, 2023 A Saint John fire truck is pictured in this file photo. Image: Brad Perry
Saint Andrews seeks feedback for Market Wharf upgrades
You can have your say on upgrades to Market Wharf and Market Square in Saint Andrews. Town officials are holding three public meetings, with the first taking place Monday evening. It is a chance for r...
Oct 27, 2023 Image: Town of Saint Andrews website
Throne speech passes, avoiding snap election for now
An attempt by the New Brunswick Liberals to bring down the Higgs government has failed. Their non-confident amendment to the throne speech was defeated 27-18 in the legislature on Friday. MLAs then we...
Oct 27, 2023 The New Brunswick legislature in Fredericton. Image: Brad Perry
Horizon expand masking guidelines
The Horizon Health Network is expanding its masking guidelines across all of its facilities in New Brunswick. Starting Monday, Oct. 30, medical-grade masks will be required in all patient-facing and c...
Oct 27, 2023 Mika Baumeister / Unsplash
Woman charged after 14 dead horses found on N.B. farm
Charges have been laid after 14 dead horses were found on a farm in central New Brunswick. The New Brunswick SPCA says the discovery was made in the Stanley area in early April. They have since charge...
Oct 27, 2023 Image: Submitted/New Brunswick SPCA
Judge approves $17M settlement in Restigouche Hospital Centre lawsuit
A judge has approved a $17-million settlement in a class-action lawsuit involving the Restigouche Hospital Centre. The lawsuit was launched against the Vitalit Health Network and the province on behal...
Oct 27, 2023 The Justice Building on Queen Street in Fredericton. Image: Brad Perry