Author Archives: Brad Perry
Canada adds 64K jobs, unemployment rate holds steady
Employment continues to rise across Canada, according to the latest figures from Statistics Canada. The latest labour force survey shows employment rose by 64,000 in September, following an increase o...
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Housing funding for local governments, non-profits
Local governments and non-profits in New Brunswick are getting provincial support to help build more housing. The province announced Thursday it will invest $22.5 million annually as part of its Housi...
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Radiothon raises record $533K for Charlotte County Hospital
A record-breaking year for the 10th annual Charlotte FM Radiothon in support of the Charlotte County Hospital Foundation. Residents came together to raise a total of $533,180 during the 12-hour fundra...
Oct 05, 2023 More than $533,000 was raised for the Charlotte County Hospital Foundation during the 10th annual Charlotte FM Radiothon on Oct. 5, 2023. Image: Staff photo
How Canada's major grocers plan to help stabilize food prices
Expect to see more discounts, price freezes and price-matching campaigns by Canada's major grocers. Ottawa says it has secured initial commitments from the country's five largest grocery chains to sta...
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Saint John sees rise in vehicle thefts
There has been an increase in vehicle thefts and thefts from vehicles in Saint John. It has prompted city police to issue a reminder to help residents keep their belongings safe. Residents have report...
Oct 05, 2023 A Saint John Police Force car. Image: Brad Perry
NB Power given extension to file 2024-25 rate application
New Brunswickers will have to wait a bit longer to see what the cost of electricity will be next year. NB Power had until Wednesday, Oct. 4, to submit its 2024-25 rate application to the New Brunswick...
Oct 05, 2023 The NB Power head office in Fredericton. Image: Submitted/NB Power
4 people now charged with murder in Minto man's death
Two more people have been charged with first-degree murder in the death of a Minto man. Brandon Donelan, 27, was reported missing to police on Jan. 30, 2022. His body was found in a wooded area off a ...
Oct 05, 2023 waferboard / CC
Liberal leader to run in Fredericton South-Silverwood
With speculation growing about a snap election, New Brunswick's Liberal leader has decided where she will run. Susan Holt announced Wednesday that she will run in the newly created riding of Frederict...
Oct 05, 2023 Susan Holt is leader of the New Brunswick Liberal Party. Image: Submitted
10th annual Radiothon for Charlotte County Hospital
You can help buy new medical equipment for the Charlotte County Hospital in St. Stephen. The 10th annual Charlotte FM Radiothon takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 5. All money raised ...
Oct 05, 2023 The Charlotte County Hospital in St. Stephen. Image: Submitted
COVID hospitalizations up again in N.B.
New Brunswick is reporting an increase in COVID-related hospitalizations in its latest Respiratory Watch report. Public Health says there were 58 hospital admissions between Sept. 17 and 23, with two ...
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