Author Archives: Brad Perry
N.B. athletes participating in North American Indigenous Games
New Brunswick has sent 150 athletes, coaches, managers and chaperones to the 2023 North American Indigenous Games. The nine-day event in the Halifax area features 16 different sports, including three ...
Jul 17, 2023 Image: 2023 North American Indigenous Games
Alma businesses asked to conserve water
The annual influx of tourists in Alma is causing problems for the community's water system. A boil water advisory was issued for the community on July 5 after high turbidity levels were detected. It i...
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17th person dies after Manitoba crash
The death toll from last month's fatal collision in southwestern Manitoba has risen to 17. RCMP said a 79-year-old woman died in the hospital from her injuries on Sunday. The crash happened near Carbe...
Jul 17, 2023 Image: Submitted/New Brunswick RCMP
Shots fired at RCMP officer near Florenceville-Bristol
Mounties are investigating after shots were fired at a police officer in western New Brunswick. Police said it happened in the Centreville area, near Florenceville-Bristol, early Friday morning. An of...
Jul 17, 2023 Image: Facebook/Royal Canadian Mounted Police
UPDATE: Police arrest convicted thief wanted on warrant
Saint John police say a convicted thief wanted on a Canada-wide warrant is back in custody. Nathan Pomeroy was arrested at a residence in the city's north end on Friday evening. A warrant was issued i...
Jul 17, 2023 The Saint John Police Force headquarters, located at One Peel Plaza. Image: Staff photo
Experts document biological diversity in N.B.
Dozens of people recently spent two weeks in the wilderness near Saint John. It is part of a 20-year biological inventory project being undertaken by the New Brunswick Museum. BiotaNB will see experts...
Jul 17, 2023 Paula Noël of the Nature Conservancy of Canada, New Brunswick Museum botany research association Gart Bishop, and Susan Belfry of the University of New Brunswick study detailed maps of the Loch Alva protected natural area. Image: Submitted/Donald McAlpine
'Suspicious occurrence' involving child in Saint Andrews
Mounties are looking to identify an individual after an incident involving a child in Saint Andrews. RCMP said they were called to a park near Katy's Cove Beach around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. Police onl...
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Average asking rent reaches record $2,000 in Canada
A new report suggests Canadian renters are paying more than they ever have before. Average asking rents hit a record high of $2,042 in June, according to Rentals.ca. That was a 1.4 per cent increase f...
Jul 14, 2023 Mark Moz / CC
Air Miles teams up with Dollarama for partnership
You will soon be able to collect Air Miles when your visit your local Dollarama store. The reward program has teamed up with the value retailer for a three-month partnership. Collectors with a linked ...
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N.B. launches addictions, mental health helpline
New Brunswick has launched a helpline to support those dealing with addictions and mental health issues. The 24-hour helpline has actually been operating for several months but officially launched thi...
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