Author Archives: Brad Perry
Arrest made in illegal firearms manufacturing investigation
Charges are expected following an illegal firearms manufacturing investigation in New Brunswick. Mounties said they received information last week regarding the illegal manufacturing of 3D-printed fir...
Sep 08, 2023 Image: Staff photo
Quispamsis passes flyer delivery bylaw
The town of Quispamsis has become the latest New Brunswick municipality to restrict flyer delivery in the community. Council passed a bylaw Tuesday that allows residents to opt out by placing a "No Fl...
Sep 07, 2023 The town hall in Quispamsis. Image: Brad Perry
Little change expected in N.B. fuel prices
Do not expect any significant changes at the fuel pumps in New Brunswick this week. An industry source tells us gasoline prices will remain essentially unchanged on Thursday night. The price for diese...
Sep 07, 2023 Dawn McDonald / Unsplash
Auditor general releases first part of COVID-19 audit
The New Brunswick government could have been better prepared for the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the province's auditor general. Paul Martin released the first part of his report on the provincial...
Sep 07, 2023 Auditor General Paul Martin delivers a report to the legislature on Sept. 7, 2023. Image: Submitted
Quispamsis appoints committee to study consumer fireworks
Quispamsis has appointed a seven-member committee to study the issue of consumer fireworks. The decision follows growing calls for the Kennebecasis Valley community to ban their sale and use. Concerne...
Sep 07, 2023 Kew Li Wen / Unsplash
Atlantic Balloon Fiesta returns to Sussex
The population of Sussex will grow by thousands over the coming days. The 36th annual Atlantic Balloon Fiesta gets underway on Thursday evening. It is described as the largest free outdoor family even...
Sep 07, 2023 Kyle Hinkson / Unsplash
Acadia Broadcasting stations win CommunityVotes Saint John 2023
Acadia Broadcasting's two radio stations in Saint John have been recognized by the community. Country 94 and 97.3 The Wave have been named the top radio stations in CommunityVotes Saint John 2023. 97....
Sep 06, 2023 Staff photo of the Acadia Broadcasting Logo
Details about Saint John Transit fare increases
Taking the bus in Saint John is going to cost more starting in January. Saint John Transit unveiled its updated transit fares on Wednesday. A single-ride cash fare will climb to $3, an increase of 25 ...
Sep 06, 2023 One of the buses in the Saint John Transit fleet. Image: staff photo
Envision Saint John names interim CEO
The Saint John region's growth agency has appointed its interim CEO. Andrew Beckett will serve in the role at Envision Saint John for the next year. Beckett brings a lot of experience to the position,...
Sep 06, 2023 Andrew Beckett is the interim CEO of Envision Saint John. Image: LinkedIn
Lee expected to become 'extremely dangerous' hurricane
Forecasters are keeping an eye on yet another storm in the Atlantic Ocean. Tropical storm Lee is the 13th named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season. Lee is expected to become a hurricane later on W...
Sep 06, 2023 The latest forecast track of tropical storm Lee as of 12 p.m. on Sept. 6, 2023. Image: Canadian Hurricane Centre