Author Archives: Brad Perry
3 cruise ships due in Saint John on Wednesday
It is going to be a much busier day than usual in uptown Saint John. Not one, not two, but three cruise ships are expected in Saint John. It is a triple ship day, the first of the 2023 cruise ship sea...
Sep 13, 2023 Three cruise ships stop in Saint John during one of the triple ship days in 2022. Image: Submitted/Port Saint John
N.B. redefines COVID deaths, hospitalizations
New Brunswick's health department is updating how it reports on COVID-19 and influenza cases. A new weekly 'Respiratory Watch' report, unveiled Tuesday, will include data on both diseases. Dr. Jennife...
Sep 13, 2023 Mufid Majnun / Unsplash
Lee's impacts expected to be felt across the Maritimes
Forecasters continue to monitor hurricane Lee and how the storm could impact the Maritimes this weekend. Environment Canada has now issued a Tropical Cyclone Information Statement. Lee was a category-...
Sep 12, 2023 Source: Canadian Hurricane Centre
Civil liberties group seeks to challenge Policy 713 changes in court
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association has filed a legal challenge over changes to New Brunswick's gender identity policy in schools. The association is seeking public interest standing to initiate ...
Sep 12, 2023 The Justice Building on Queen Street in Fredericton. Image: Brad Perry
UPDATED: Saint John city workers begin strike action
Nearly 140 Saint John city workers, including 911 operators, were off the job as of early Tuesday. Inside workers represented by CUPE Local 486 began their strike action as of 6 a.m. Tuesday. Union me...
Sep 12, 2023 Inside city workers picket outside Saint John City Hall on Sept. 12, 2023. Image: Submitted/Brittany Doyle
Boil water order lifted in Blacks Harbour, Beaver Harbour
Good news for residents in Blacks Harbour and Beaver Harbour. A boil water order in effect for the past several weeks has been lifted. Residents have been boiling their water before use since Aug. 14.
Sep 12, 2023 Andres Siimon / Unsplash
Kennebecasis Valley creating its first EMO
The Kennebecasis Valley is creating its first Emergency Management Organization. Mike Boyle became EMO director when he was hired as KV's fire chief last year. In an update to Quispamsis council last ...
Sep 12, 2023 Mike Boyle, the director of KV EMO, make a presentation to Quispamsis council on Sept. 5, 2023. Image: YouTube video capture
Policy 713 more 'overtly discriminatory' after changes: advocate
New Brunswick's child and youth advocate says the latest changes to Policy 713 do not address his concerns, despite assertions from the education minister. In fact, Kelly Lamrock said the province's g...
Sep 12, 2023 New Brunswick Advocate Kelly Lamrock. Image: Brad Perry
New ultrasound equipment needed at St. Joseph's Hospital
St. Joseph's Hospital in Saint John is in need of updated ultrasound equipment. That is the focus of the fourth annual September for St. Joe's fundraising campaign. Laurie Flood, executive director of...
Sep 11, 2023 St. Joseph's Hospital in uptown Saint John. Image: Submitted/St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation
Younger N.B. residents can now buy deer, bear hunting licences
Younger New Brunswickers will now be able to hunt for deer and bear in the province. The minimum age to buy a hunting licence has been lowered from 16 to 12 years of age. It is one of several changes ...
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