Author Archives: Brad Perry
Aboiteau Beach Triathlon on Sunday
Expect some closures on Sunday for the annual Aboiteau Beach Triathlon. Officials say the beach will be closed to the public between 5 a.m. and noon. Parking for athletes and spectators will be availa...
Aug 25, 2023 Aboiteau Beach. Image: Allan Dearing
Civil liberties association concerned with Policy 713 changes
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) says it continues to have concerns with New Brunswick's Policy 713. Education Minister Bill Hogan is standing by the controversial changes to the gender...
Aug 25, 2023 Kenny Eliason / Unsplash
N.B. files court motion over Wolastoqey title claim
The province is asking a court to amend an "unprecedented" Indigenous title claim filed by the Wolastoqey Nation in New Brunswick. Wolastoqey chiefs are seeking a declaration of Aboriginal title to th...
Aug 25, 2023 A picture of the area of the Wolastoqey Nation, whose territory extends beyond New Brunswick into Maine and Québec. Image: Submitted
Fire damages west Saint John home
A fire has caused extensive damage to a home on Saint John's west side. Fire crews were called to a report of smoke in the Coster Street area on Thursday morning. "Once on scene, the crew located a ho...
Aug 25, 2023 A Saint John Fire Department truck is pictured in this file photo. Image: Aaron Sousa
More people satisfied with N.B. government's performance: survey
More New Brunswickers appear to be satisfied with the performance of the Higgs government. That is according to the results from the latest quarterly polling from Narrative Research. A total of 38 per...
Aug 25, 2023 Premier Blaine Higgs speaking at the 2023 State of the Province address. Image: Fredericton Chamber of Commerce
Traffic stop leads to drug charges
Drug charges have been laid against a 38-year-old woman after a traffic stop in Saint John. Police said they stopped a vehicle on Loch Lomond Road shortly after 1 p.m. Wednesday. They allege the drive...
Aug 25, 2023 A Saint John Police Force car. Image: Brad Perry
Thursday night fire damages Riverview home
Two people have been forced from their home after a fire in Riverview. Riverview Fire and Rescue were called to Canterbury Avenue around 7:15 p.m. Thursday. "Firefighters found smoke coming from the b...
Aug 25, 2023 Ian Carroll / CC
Gas prices down, diesel prices up in N.B.
Some New Brunswick motorists are paying less to fill up their fuel tanks. The maximum price for gasoline fell 3.5 cents on Thursday night. The most you will now pay for regular self-serve is $1.86 per...
Aug 25, 2023 TireZoo / CC
Temporary closures of Harbour Bridge
Get ready for even more delays along Harbour Bridge in Saint John over the coming days. Two 30-minute closures have been scheduled, according to New Brunswick 511. They will take place between 9 a.m. ...
Aug 24, 2023 Harbour Bridge in Saint John. Image: Brad Perry
Reconsider Policy 713 changes, NBTA tells minister
The New Brunswick Teachers' Association wants the education minister to reconsider his stance on the province's gender identity policy in schools. President Peter Lagacy said it is unfortunate that th...
Aug 24, 2023 Peter Lagacy is the president of the New Brunswick Teachers' Association. Image: Submitted/New Brunswick Teachers' Association