Author Archives: Brad Perry
N.B. pauses proposed Education Act changes
Another bombshell in the legislature on Friday, this one coming from the education minister. Bill Hogan said the province will not be moving ahead with a new Education Act - for now. "We will not be a...
Jun 16, 2023
Women to battle for basketball championship in Saint John
Professional basketball players from across the Maritimes are in Saint John this weekend. The city is hosting the Maritime Women's Basketball Association championship. Kaylee Kilpatrick plays on the P...
Jun 16, 2023 Steve Johnson / CC
Dorothy Shephard resigns as social development minister
Social Development Minister Dorothy Shephard has resigned from cabinet. Shephard's resignation comes amid growing disagreement from within the Higgs government over changes to the province's LGBTQ+ po...
Jun 15, 2023 Progressive Conservative MLA Dorothy Shephard speaks in the legislature on Nov. 25, 2022. Image: New Brunswick Legislature video capture
Saint John police roll out bean bag shotguns
Police in Saint John have another "less lethal" item to use in their toolbelt. More than two dozen officers are now trained to use bean bag shotguns. It is an option that is already used by many polic...
Jun 15, 2023 The Saint John Police Force headquarters, located at One Peel Plaza. Image: Staff photo
Graduation ceremonies planned for local high schools
It will be a busy few days for high school graduates across southern New Brunswick. The gowns are purchased, the suits are rented, and excitement and nervousness are building. Graduation ceremonies wi...
Jun 15, 2023 Joshua Hoehne / Unsplash
Fire damages Rothesay commercial building
A commercial building on Marr Road in Rothesay has been damaged by fire. The Kennebecasis Valley Fire Department was called to the scene around 11:30 a.m. Thursday. "When we arrived on the scene, we f...
Jun 15, 2023 An undated file photo of a Kennebecasis Valley Fire Department truck. Image: Danielle McCreadie
Expect to see reservists in Saint John parks
Do not be surprised to see Canadian Army reservists in Saint John parks over the coming weeks. Members of the 37 Signal Regiment in Saint John are conducting training and holding pop-up educational st...
Jun 15, 2023 The City of Saint John sign is pictured in this file photo. Image: Brad Perry
Rothesay considers flyer distribution bylaw
Rothesay is looking at a new bylaw to regulate advertising flyer distribution in the town. Council unanimously passed first reading of the proposed bylaw during Monday night's meeting. It resembles a ...
Jun 15, 2023
3 N.B. cities considered as potential hosts for 2029 Canada Games
New Brunswick is hosting the 2029 Canada Summer Games, but where in the province will they take place? Saint John, Moncton and Fredericton are being considered as potential hosts, the province announc...
Jun 14, 2023 Scazon / CC
Below-average home sales continue in southern N.B.
Home sales remain below average across southern New Brunswick, according to one local real estate board. The Saint John Real Estate Board reported 210 home sales during the month of May. While that is...
Jun 14, 2023 Maria Ziegler / Unsplash