Author Archives: Brad Perry
Multicultural council welcomes expedited nurse registration
A faster registration process for internationally-educated nurses is being welcomed in the province. The Nurses Association of New Brunswick recently approved new pathways for nurses from 14 countries...
Jun 06, 2023 Nenad Stojkovic / CC
Sussex Corner teen located
The 14-year-old boy from Sussex Corner, N.B., who was reported missing to police on June 5, 2023, has been located safe and sound. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their assistance.
Jun 06, 2023 waferboard / CC
Free transit in Saint John on Wednesday
You will be able to ride the bus for free all day Wednesday in Saint John. It is one of the initiatives the city is undertaking as part of national Clean Air Day. The day encourages Canadians to take ...
Jun 06, 2023 One of the buses in the Saint John Transit fleet. Image: staff photo
New home for iconic 'People Waiting' sculptures
One of Saint John's most iconic public art pieces has found a new home after extensive restoration work. The People Waiting sculptures by the late John Hooper have been installed in the uptown pedway....
Jun 05, 2023 Members of the Hooper family are among those posing with one of the "People Waiting" sculptures in its new location in the uptown Saint John pedway. Image: Brad Perry
Bargaining talks stall for nursing home workers: union
A union representing thousands of nursing home workers is accusing the government of stalling bargaining talks. The New Brunswick Council of Nursing Home Unions (NBCNHU) says the government has not cl...
Jun 05, 2023 Georg Arthur Pflueger / Unsplash
KV High finishes 3rd at Reach for the Top nationals
A New Brunswick high school has finished in the top three at the Reach for the Top nationals. Kennebecasis Valley High School fell to the University of Toronto Schools (UTS) in the semi-finals on Sund...
Jun 05, 2023 The Kennebecasis Valley High School Reach for the Top team after nabbing the provincial titles in April. From left: Jason Thorne (coach), Jack McHarg (alternate), Kyle DeLong, Kieran Winchester, Eli Nason, Adam Green, Emily Ashe, and Fiyinfolu Onososen (alternate). Image: Submitted/Jason Thorne
Saint Andrews-area fire now 'under control'
There is more good news when it comes to the Stein Lake forest fire in the Saint Andrews area. The fire was listed as "under control" as of Monday morning, according to the Department of Natural Resou...
Jun 05, 2023 An overhead view of some of the land burnt by the Stein Lake fire near Saint Andrews. Image: Submitted/Scott Legge
Camp encourages N.B. teens to explore career as first responder
An interactive camp for young women and gender-diverse youth is coming to New Brunswick this summer. Camp Courage New Brunswick will allow youth aged 15 to 19 to explore a career as a first responder....
Jun 05, 2023 Image: Submitted/New Brunswick RCMP
Fire crews knock down flames at uptown restaurant
Saint John fire crews made quick work of a small fire at an uptown restaurant on Sunday night. Mark Arrand, acting platoon chief, said firefighters were called to 42 Princess Street just before 11 p.m...
Jun 05, 2023 A Saint John Fire Department truck is pictured in this file photo. Image: Aaron Sousa
Big Brothers Big Sisters bringing MEGABike to N.B.
Big Brothers Big Sisters is bringing its new MEGABike fundraiser to New Brunswick next week. The massive 29-seat bike will make stops in several communities, including Saint John and Dieppe. Laurie Co...
Jun 05, 2023 Image: Submitted/Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saint John