Author Archives: Brad Perry

$10K donation for Joshua Group
A Saint John charity that supports at-risk children is getting a major financial boost. The Joshua Group received a $10,000 donation from goeasy Ltd. on Thursday. It will help them buy a new truck and...
Brad Perry Sep 01, 2023 Image: Brad Perry

Comprehensive EIA for proposed SMR project welcomed
The chair of the Coalition for Responsible Energy Development in New Brunswick (CRED-NB) is breathing a sigh of relief. In early August, the province announced a comprehensive environmental review for...
Brad Perry Aug 31, 2023 A rendering of the proposed ARC Clean Technology facility at Point Lepreau. Image: Submitted

Off-leash dog park opens in St. Stephen
Dog owners in St. Stephen now have a place for their furry companions to run off-leash. Pet Valu Tails & Trail Dog Park officially opened Monday at the Elm Street Nature Park. Kev Sumner, the muni...
Brad Perry Aug 28, 2023 The Pet Valu Tails & Trail Dog Park officially opened on Aug. 28, 2023, in St. Stephen. Image: Mark Downey

First Australian rules football team in N.B.
New Brunswick has its first Australian rules football team and is looking to expand. Steve Weaver Crawford is the founder of the Saint John Bulldogs team. Originally from Australia, Weaver Crawford sa...
Brad Perry Aug 28, 2023 The Saint John Bulldogs practice every Wednesday night. Image: Submitted/Steve Weaver Crawford

Fundy Trail Parkway marks 25th anniversary
It was a big weekend for a popular tourist attraction in southern New Brunswick. The Fundy Trail Parkway, located between St. Martins and Alma, celebrated its 25th anniversary. Construction of the mor...
Brad Perry Aug 28, 2023 The Fundy Trail Parkway in southern New Brunswick. Image: fundytrailparkway.com

New welcome kiosk at Saint John Airport
There is a new space at the Saint John Airport to welcome conference delegates, athletes, students and newcomers. A welcome kiosk has been set up at the arrivals entrance through a partnership between...
Brad Perry Aug 28, 2023 A new welcome kiosk has been installed at the Saint John Airport. Image: Submitted/Saint John Airport

UPDATED: More heavy rain on the way in N.B.
We are in for yet another round of heavy rain in New Brunswick, according to Environment Canada. A rainfall has been issued for much of southern New Brunswick, including: Fundy National Park Grand Man...
Brad Perry Aug 25, 2023 Image: Acadia Broadcasting

Saint John Transit hiking fares for 2024
Taking the bus in Saint John will cost you more in the new year. Saint John Transit is preparing to hike its fares as of Jan. 1, 2024. But the city's transit director says details will not be released...
Brad Perry Aug 25, 2023 One of the buses in the Saint John Transit fleet. Image: staff photo

Convicted robber wanted on Canada-wide warrant
A convicted robber living in Saint John is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant, according to police. Blake Smith, who was residing at a community correctional centre, is accused of breaching the condition...
Brad Perry Aug 25, 2023 Blake Smith. Image: Submitted/Saint John Police Force

Police investigate 4 arsons in Saint John's north end
Saint John police say a rash of recent fires in the city's north end has been deemed arson. Police say fires have taken place at four vacant buildings, including three over the past week. The first bl...
Brad Perry Aug 25, 2023 Fire damaged a building in Saint John's north end on Aug. 23, 2023. Image: Brad Perry
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