Author Archives: Brad Perry
PC riding association presidents call for leadership review
There are growing calls from within the Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick (PCNB) for a review of their own leader. One regional vice-president said at least 26 of 49 riding association p...
Jun 22, 2023 Premier Blaine Higgs speaking at the 2023 State of the Province address. Image: Fredericton Chamber of Commerce
One-quarter of N.B. renters spending 30% of income on rent, utilities
If you are spending more than 30 per cent of your income on rent and utilities, you are not alone. In fact, 28 per cent of New Brunswickers are in that boat, according to the updated Canadian Rental H...
Jun 21, 2023 Robert Linder / Unsplash
3 arrests in ongoing drug trafficking investigation
Saint John police say they have made three arrests in an ongoing drug trafficking investigation. Officers arrested two women and a man in a vehicle in the city's north end around 2 p.m. Tuesday. Polic...
Jun 21, 2023 A Saint John Police Force car. Image: Brad Perry
Proposed Rothesay development returns to council
It appears the third time is the charm for a multi-unit development proposed in Rothesay. Council has given its early support for a four-storey, 48-unit building on Holland Drive. Developer Andrew Bas...
Jun 21, 2023 The proposed Holland Hills development in Rothesay. Image: Rothesay town council packet
N.B. enacts 'deemed consent' for organ, tissue donation
New Brunswick is moving toward a "deemed consent" model for organ and tissue donation. A bill introduced by the Liberals received unanimous consent in the legislature last week. "By changing the provi...
Jun 21, 2023 The New Brunswick legislature in Fredericton. Image: Brad Perry
Saint John to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day
Several events are taking place in Saint John on Wednesday to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day. A sacred fire will be lit at sunrise at Tucker Park Beach, across from The Brothers reservation. Wol...
Jun 20, 2023 The City of Saint John sign is pictured in this file photo. Image: Aaron Sousa
Saint John hands out Civic Recognition Awards
Residents and organizations who have gone the extra mile were recognized by the City of Saint John this week. Eight certificates were handed out during the annual Civic Recognition Awards on Monday ni...
Jun 20, 2023 Left to right (standing): Coun. Gerry Lowe, Coun. Gary Sullivan, Coun. Joanna Killen, Rev. Jasmine Chandra,
Coun. Greg Stewart, Randy Hatfield (the Human Development Council), Coun. Brent Harris, Mayor Donna Reardon, Coun. Greg Norton, Dr. Mike Simon, Coun. David Hickey, Rachel Kidd (Sistema NB), Coun. Barry Ogden, Coun. Paula Radwan. Deputy Mayor John MacKenzie. Left to right (sitting): Gary Brown Sr., Herb Doughty, Mary LeSage, Greg Bishop (the Human Development Council) and Debbie Rathwell (100 Women Who Care). Image: City of Saint John
Local YMCA unveils 5-year strategic plan
Officials from the YMCA of Greater Saint John have a new roadmap for the next five years. The organization unveiled its new strategic plan at the Glenn Carpenter Centre on Tuesday. "I'm really excited...
Jun 20, 2023 Shilo Boucher, president and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Saint John, unveils the organization's new five-year strategic plan at the Glenn Carpenter Centre in Saint John on June 20, 2023. Image: Brad Perry
Former Saint John mayor, radio broadcaster dies
A former Saint John mayor and well-known broadcaster has died. Arthur "Bob" Lockhart passed away on Sunday, according to his obituary. "Bob, who spent his last years in Fredericton, was not only known...
Jun 20, 2023 Arthur 'Bob' Lockhart. Image: McAdam's Funeral Home
UPDATE: 2 missing after military helicopter crashes into Ottawa River
A search is ongoing for two missing crewmembers after a military helicopter crash in eastern Ontario. Officials say a CH-147F Chinook crashed in the Ottawa River near CFB Petawawa early Tuesday. In a ...
Jun 20, 2023 Image: Ken Allan/Department of National Defence