Author Archives: Brad Perry
Missing Moncton senior located safe: RCMP
A missing senior from Moncton has been located and is safe, according to the RCMP. The 72-year-old woman was last seen over the noon hour on Sunday. She was walking westbound on John Street near Vaugh...
Jun 16, 2025 An RCMP cruiser. Image: Staff photo
Donations pour in after boy killed in harness racing incident
Donations are pouring in after a tragic incident during a harness race in Woodstock. A three-year-old boy died after being hit by the starting gate attached to the pacing truck, according to River Val...
Jun 16, 2025 Connell Park Raceway in Woodstock. Image: Connell Park Raceway - Woodstock NB
High school graduation ceremonies begin Wednesday
It will be a busy few days for high school graduates across southern New Brunswick. Graduation ceremonies will be held this week as students move on to their next adventure in life. The gowns are purc...
Jun 16, 2025 Joshua Hoehne / Unsplash
Saint John police welcome 4 new officers
Four new officers have joined the ranks of the Saint John Police Force. A swearing-in ceremony for the new recruits was held on Friday afternoon. They are Constables Matthew Watson, Keyla Nerys, Cayla...
Jun 16, 2025 Four new Saint John Police Force officers were sworn in on Friday, June 13, 2025. From left: Constables Matthew Watson, Keyla Nerys, Cayla Chesser and Rodrigo Silva. Image: Submitted/Saint John Police Force
Forest fire pilots need higher wages: union
The union representing Ontario's forest fire pilots is calling for better wages for its members. The Ontario Public Service Employees Union says workers are leaving our province for better pay. Ontari...
Jun 16, 2025 Mironovfoto / Depositphotos.com
Gardiner MacDougall named CHL coach of the year
The head coach of the Moncton Wildcats has snagged yet another major award. Gardiner MacDougall has been named the Canadian Hockey League's coach of the year. MacDougall is the first coach in the Wild...
Jun 16, 2025 Gardiner MacDougall, head coach of the Moncton Wildcats, speaks during a community celebration on June 2, 2025. Image: Brad Perry
N.B. premier meeting with New England governors
New Brunswick's premier is in Boston on Monday to meet with governors from the New England states. Susan Holt will be joined by her fellow premiers from the rest of Atlantic Canada, Quebec and Ontario...
Jun 16, 2025 Premier Susan Holt addresses New Brunswickers on June 12, 2025. Image: YouTube video capture
Boy dies after incident at Woodstock harness racing track
A three-year-old has died following a tragic harness racing incident at Connell Park Raceway in Woodstock. The River Valley Sun reports the boy was struck by the starting racing gate attached to the p...
Jun 15, 2025 Connell Park Raceway in Woodstock. Image: Connell Park Raceway - Woodstock NB
Former Horizon Health CEO paid $1.8M over wrongful dismissal
New Brunswick's now-health minister was awarded nearly $1.8 million after his wrongful dismissal from Horizon Health. Dr. John Dornan was fired as president and CEO of the health authority in July 202...
Jun 13, 2025 Health Minister Dr. John Dornan
Image: Tara Clow
N.B. negotiates increased immigration allocation
New Brunswick has succeeded in its efforts to attract more newcomers to help meet the province's workforce demands. The provincial government announced Friday it has negotiated an increased immigratio...
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