Author Archives: Brad Perry
Former fire chief to lead AIM Recycling fire investigation
A former Saint John fire chief will investigate last week's industrial fire at American Iron and Metal (AIM) in Saint John. Rob Simonds has been appointed by members of the task force examining the ev...
Sep 22, 2023 Smoke could still be seen coming from a smouldering pile of crushed cars at AIM Recycling in Saint John on the morning of Sept. 15, 2023. Image: Brad Perry
Man charged after stolen vehicle found near Saint John
A Saint John man is facing four charges after police say a stolen vehicle was recovered east of the city. It all started Monday morning when Mounties were conducting a traffic enforcement operation on...
Sep 22, 2023 Image: Staff photo
Saint John group calls for permanent closure of AIM Recycling
A Saint John community group is standing behind city council in their calls to close the American Iron and Metal (AIM) recycling facility once and for all. Liveable Saint John has added its voice to t...
Sep 22, 2023 A fire at American Iron and Metal's scrapyard facility in Saint John on Sept. 14, 2023. Image: Submitted/Jennifer Mai
Saint John Sea Dogs gear up for QMJHL regular season
It is the time of year junior hockey fans across the Maritimes have been waiting for. The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League regular season begins on Friday night. But Saint John Sea Dogs fans will hav...
Sep 22, 2023 The front entrance of TD Station in Saint John. Image: Brad Perry
Moncton Wildcats gear up for QMJHL regular season
It is the time of year junior hockey fans across the Maritimes have been waiting for. The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League regular season begins on Friday night. But Moncton Wildcats fans will have t...
Sep 22, 2023 Avenir Centre in Moncton. Image: Tara Clow
Man's disappearance being treated as a homicide
The disappearance of a New Brunswick man more than a year ago is now being treated as a homicide. Richard (Ricky) Matchett of Sunny Corner was last seen in nearby Sillikers on Aug. 9, 2022. RCMP said ...
Sep 22, 2023 Richard (Ricky) Matchett. Image: Submitted/New Brunswick RCMP
Fredericton apartment fire forces dozens from their homes
At least 110 people have been forced from their homes after an apartment fire on Fredericton's north side. The blaze broke in a 44-unit apartment building on Clark Street, near Union Street, around 3 ...
Sep 22, 2023 Ian Carroll / CC
Gas prices back up after mid-week break
The unexpected break we saw at the gas pumps this week is not sticking around. The maximum price for gasoline in New Brunswick climbed 4.3 cents on Thursday night. It comes two days after the Energy a...
Sep 22, 2023 sippakorn yamkasikorn / Unsplash
Teen seriously hurt after dirt bike, SUV collide
Police say a 15-year-old suffered serious injuries after their dirt bike collided with a vehicle in Saint John. Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Douglas Avenue and Bentley Street aro...
Sep 22, 2023 A Saint John Police Force cruiser is pictured in this file photo. Image: Aaron Sousa
Passing lanes being added on Route 11
Upgrades are coming to Route 11 which the province says will improve safety. Passing lanes will be added in two locations between Bouctouche and Miramichi. One set of passing lanes will be in the Rext...
Sep 21, 2023 Image: Staff photo