Author Archives: Brad Perry
Saint Andrews considers updated options for wharf upgrades
It could cost more than $8 million to upgrade part of Market Wharf and Market Square in Saint Andrews. That is according to a series of options presented by CBCL Limited during a special meeting last ...
Sep 11, 2023 Image: Town of Saint Andrews website
2 people found dead in Fredericton
Fredericton police say the deaths of two people in the city do not appear to be suspicious. Officers received a 911 call from an apartment complex on Forest Hill Road around 11 a.m. Saturday. When pol...
Sep 11, 2023 The Fredericton Police Force headquarters. Image: Brad Perry
Cyclist killed in downtown Fredericton crash
A cyclist has died after being involved in a collision with a vehicle in downtown Fredericton. Emergency crews responded to the intersection of Westmorland and King streets around 5 p.m. Saturday. A m...
Sep 11, 2023 Image: Submitted/New Brunswick RCMP
Flooding closes Customer Service Centre at City Hall
You will not be able to visit the Customer Service Centre and One Step Development Shop at Saint John City Hall on Monday. City officials said there will be no walk-in service after a burst pipe cause...
Sep 11, 2023 The exterior of Saint John City Hall is pictured in this file photo. Image: staff photo
Quispamsis seeks $9M to help boost housing supply
Quispamsis faces a housing shortfall of hundreds of units over the next 20 years. That is why the town has applied for $9 million from the federal Housing Accelerator Fund. Representatives from Dillon...
Sep 08, 2023 The town hall in Quispamsis. Image: Brad Perry
UPDATED: Saint John city workers vote to strike
Residents in Saint John could soon feel the impacts of a strike by city workers. Nearly 140 inside workers represented by CUPE have voted 94 per cent in favour of a strike. The union members, who work...
Sep 08, 2023 CUPE members hold a news conference on Sept. 8, 2023, to discuss strike vote results by nearly 140 inside workers in Saint John. Image: Brad Perry
Unemployment rate holds steady at 5.5%
Canada's unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.5 per cent in August. Statistics Canada said that followed three consecutive monthly increases in May, June and July. The country added 40,000 jobs b...
Sep 08, 2023 Josh Olalde / Unsplash
Heat warning for much of N.B.
It is going to be a hot and humid couple of days across much of the province. A heat warning has been issued for nearly all of central and southern New Brunswick. Daytime highs will range between 27C ...
Sep 08, 2023 CHUTTERSNAP / Unsplash
Engagement sessions for N.B. Museum revitalization project
You can have your say on the revitalization project for the New Brunswick Museum. Public engagement sessions will be taking place across the province over the coming days. It is a chance to share your...
Sep 08, 2023 The New Brunswick Museum building on Douglas Avenue in Saint John. Image: Submitted
2 new nursing homes open in Moncton
Two more nursing homes have officially opened their doors in New Brunswick. Gordon Hall and Ocean Hall in Moncton are both operated by for-profit corporation Shannex. Residents first moved into Gordon...
Sep 08, 2023 Two new 60-bed nursing homes, operated by Shannex, opened in Moncton on Sept. 7, 2023. Image: Submitted/Shannex