Author Archives: Brad Perry
Saint John police make 2 arrests after alleged robbery
Saint John police have arrested two men in connection with an armed robbery at an uptown business. Just after 7 p.m. Friday, an officer saw two men walking with their faces covered and carrying duffle...
Jul 10, 2023 A Saint John Police Force car. Image: Brad Perry
UPDATE: 3 local swimming areas reopen to the public
Good news for those looking to take a dip at three popular swimming areas in the Saint John area. Officials say the water is once again safe at Lily Lake and Tucker Park in Saint John and at Gondola P...
Jul 10, 2023 Rockwood Park in Saint John. Image: Facebook/Rockwood Park
Fatal ATV crash in Charlotte County
Police say a 33-year-old woman has died after a weekend ATV crash in Charlotte County. Emergency crews were called to a service road in the Pennfield Parish area around 9 p.m. Saturday. "The driver an...
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Municipalities welcome efforts to boost affordable housing
One municipal organization is welcoming new provincial regulations aimed at boosting affordable housing. Provincial officials introduced what is known as a proposed inclusionary zoning regulation last...
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National Lineworker Appreciation Day
Today is a great day to say "thank you" to a local lineworker in your community. July 10 marks National Lineworker Appreciation Day across Canada. The day of recognition was established in 2019 by the...
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Workers struggling to disconnect while on vacation: survey
If you have a hard time stepping away from work when you are on vacation, you are not alone. A new study by ELVTR suggests an "alarming" lack of work-life balance among North Americans. The U.S.-based...
Jul 07, 2023 Christin Hume / Unsplash
UPDATE: 3 people in custody after police operation
RCMP say three people are in custody after a police operation in the Utopia area of Charlotte County. Mounties first alerted the public about the operation in a social media post shortly after 10 a.m....
Jul 07, 2023 An RCMP cruiser. Image: staff photo
Canada's unemployment rate climbs to 5.4%
Canada's unemployment rate rose to 5.4 per cent in June, an increase of 0.2 percentage points. Statistics Canada said the increase brought the rate to its highest level since February 2022. It also ma...
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Saint John City Market strategic plan heads to council
It is being described as an incredible vision for a refreshed and rejuvenated Saint John City Market. The final draft of the uptown market's 10-year strategic plan is heading to council for their appr...
Jul 07, 2023 An undated image of the Saint John City Market. Image: City of Saint John
Arrest made after break-in at south end business
Saint John police have made an arrest in connection with a break-in at a business in the south end. Officers responded to a break and enter in progress in the 30-block of Duke Street just before 10 p....
Jul 06, 2023 Police say at least two suspects broke into a business in the 30-block of Duke Street in Saint John on April 21, 2023. Image: Submitted/Saint John Police Force