Author Archives: Brad Perry
Saint John releases details about wage offer to striking workers
Saint John city officials have released details about the wage package that was offered to nearly 140 striking city workers. The Friday evening release came on day four of strike action by clerical, a...
Sep 15, 2023 Inside city workers picket outside Saint John City Hall on Sept. 12, 2023. Image: Submitted/Brittany Doyle
UPDATED: AIM Recycling fire extinguished, say port officials
A stubborn industrial fire at a Saint John metal recycling facility has been extinguished, officials said Friday evening. Port Saint John announced the "conclusion" of the fire at American Iron and Me...
Sep 15, 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
Stay home during Lee if possible: Saint John EMO
With the impacts of Hurricane Lee just hours away, the city of Saint John is asking residents to take precautions. The storm is expected to bring 50 to 100 millimetres of rain to the city and wind gus...
Sep 15, 2023 Barricades set up at the entrance to Irving Nature Park in Saint John. Image: Facebook/Irving Nature Park
RCMP seize drugs, weapons during break-in investigation
Mounties have seized drugs and weapons after a break-in and theft in Charlotte County. RCMP said they were called to a report of a break-in at a Saint Andrews home on Sept. 5. Their investigation led ...
Sep 15, 2023 Image: Staff photo
Premier Blaine Higgs will reoffer in next election
New Brunswick's premier says he will seek another mandate in the next provincial election. Blaine Higgs made the announcement in a Friday morning statement on his social media pages. "With the encoura...
Sep 15, 2023 Premier Blaine Higgs speaking at the 2023 State of the Province address. Image: Fredericton Chamber of Commerce
Rothesay seeks $5.6M to spur housing development
Rothesay is hoping to spur the development of more housing in the town over the coming years. Staff have prepared an application for more than $5.6 million through the Housing Accelerator Fund. On Mon...
Sep 15, 2023 Josh Olalde / Unsplash
Police seek suspects in Upper Gagetown assault
Mounties are seeking suspects after an alleged group assault in Upper Gagetown. Police say two teens were chased by a group of about 15 other teens on Sept. 2. A 17-year-old managed to get away but an...
Sep 14, 2023 waferboard / CC
UPDATE: Shelter-in-place order expanded as AIM fire continues to burn
Saint John residents are urged to stay indoors as firefighters battle a blaze at a city recycling facility. Visible flames were reported at American Iron and Metal on the west side of Port Saint John ...
Sep 14, 2023 Fire crews continue to battle a blaze at American Iron and Metal in Saint John on the afternoon of Sept. 14, 2023. Image: Submitted
Saint John garbage collection impacted by strike pickets
Saint John residents are seeing delays when it comes to curbside garbage, compost and recycling collection. It comes amid ongoing strike action by around 140 clerical, administrative and support staff...
Sep 14, 2023 Image: Brad Perry
New baseball field officially opens in Rothesay
Residents in the Rothesay area have another place to play ball. A second baseball field has opened at the Wells Recreation Park. An official opening ceremony took place at the park on Tuesday evening....
Sep 13, 2023 Rothesay Mayor Nancy Grants speaks during the grand opening of the second baseball field at Wells Recreation Park on Sept. 12, 2023. Image: Submitted/Town of Rothesay