Author Archives: Brad Perry
Bank of Canada raises interest rate to 5%
The Bank of Canada has bumped its key interest rate to five per cent, up 25 basis points. Officials said Wednesday that underlying inflationary pressures are proving "more stubborn" than first expecte...
Jul 12, 2023 Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem addresses reporters in Ottawa on July 12, 2023. Image: YouTube video capture
3 people charged in Moncton homicide
Mounties say three people have been charged with murder after a fatal stabbing in Moncton. Officers were called to a report of a disturbance on Belleview Avenue at around 2:45 a.m. Tuesday. First resp...
Jul 12, 2023 Image: Wade Perry
Saint John police make arrest in graffiti investigation
Police in Saint John say they have made an arrest in a graffiti investigation. Officers were called to a Germain Street building shortly before noon Sunday. "It was alleged that the suspect had tagged...
Jul 11, 2023 Saint John police are asking the public to report any graffiti that is similar to the tag shown in this photo. Image: Submitted/Saint John Police Force
AFN names interim national chief
The Assembly of First Nations has named its interim national chief. Joanna Bernard will serve in the role until an election is held in December. Bernard, who is from Madawaska First Nation, said she i...
Jul 11, 2023 Joanna Bernard. Image: LinkedIn
Funding for residents impacted by Stein Lake fire
Residents impacted by the Stein Lake forest fire near Saint Andrews could get financial help. Last week, the town announced that about $10,000 had been raised by various organizations. Officials said ...
Jul 11, 2023 An overhead view of some of the land burnt by the Stein Lake fire near Saint Andrews. Image: Submitted/Scott Legge
Banner project showcasing N.B. Air Force personnel
A historical society is looking to mark the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) in a unique way. The Turnbull (NB) Chapter of the Canadian Aviation Historical Society recently lau...
Jul 11, 2023 Eileen Boyd and Herald Wright stand beside an RCAF 100 NB banner. Boyd's Husband served in the Air Force. Image: Tim Herd
Saint John to begin hydrant flushing program
The City of Saint John's annual hydrant flushing program is set to begin next week. Flushing will be performed between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. over the next few weeks. Officials say work will begin on Monda...
Jul 11, 2023 A fire hydrant is flushed in Saint John. Image: Submitted/City of Saint John
Moncton woman located
The 27-year-old woman from Moncton, N.B., who was reported missing to police on July 9, 2023, has been located safe. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their assistance.
Jul 10, 2023 Image: Tara Clow
Woman arrested after alleged assault in St. George: police
A disturbance led to a heavy police presence in the community of St. George over the weekend. RCMP Cpl. Stephane Esculier said they were called to a Main Street apartment just before 1 a.m. Sunday. "W...
Jul 10, 2023 Image: Facebook/Royal Canadian Mounted Police
UPDATE: Convicted armed robber back in custody
Saint John police say a convicted armed robber wanted on a Canada-wide warrant is back in custody. Shane Robinson was arrested on Friday after an armed robbery at an uptown business, police announced ...
Jul 10, 2023 Shane Robinson. Image: Submitted/Saint John Police Force