Author Archives: Brad Perry
Funding will support people with stimulant use disorder
A Saint John non-profit is receiving federal funding to support those living with stimulant use disorder across southern New Brunswick. On Thursday, Saint John-Rothesay Liberal MP Wayne Long announced...
May 25, 2023 Image: Facebook/Wayne Long
N.B. premier's dissatisfaction rate climbs to 65%: survey
More New Brunswickers are expressing dissatisfaction with the performance of the Higgs government, according to a new survey. Narrative Research said 65 per cent of those surveyed said they are curren...
May 25, 2023 Premier Blaine Higgs speaking at the 2023 State of the Province address. Image: Fredericton Chamber of Commerce
Quispamsis unveils new recreation master plan
Quispamsis council has unanimously endorsed its new 10-year recreation master plan for the town. The plan is meant to help determine future recreation service delivery, investment and development. Jim...
May 24, 2023 The town hall in Quispamsis. Image: Brad Perry
Saint John Energy gets $4M for net-zero roadmap
The municipal electric utility in Saint John has a goal of achieving net-zero emissions by the year 2030. Saint John Energy is getting nearly $4 million in federal funding to help develop a net-zero r...
May 24, 2023 Image: Brad Perry
New legislation would erode municipal authority: UMNB
Proposed new powers for New Brunswick's local government minister are drawing concerns from municipalities. The Higgs government introduced Bill 45, the Local Governance Commission Act, in the legisla...
May 24, 2023 The New Brunswick legislature in Fredericton. Image: Brad Perry
$150K for active transportation infrastructure in Saint John
The City of Saint John will get $150,000 from the federal government to help improve active transportation infrastructure in the city. Saint John-Rothesay MP Wayne Long was on hand at City Hall on Tue...
May 23, 2023 From left to right: Saint John Deputy Mayor John MacKenzie; Coun. Barry Ogden; Coun. Gerry Lowe; Saint John-Rothesay MP Wayne Long; and Coun. David Hickey. Image: Brad Perry
Saint John replica lighthouse moving to Grand Manan
A fixture along Saint John's waterfront is heading to a new home in Grand Manan over the coming days. The lighthouse replica near the Saint John Trade & Convention Centre is being moved to accommo...
May 23, 2023 The lighthouse replica along Saint John's waterfront is being relocated to Grand Manan. Image: Submitted/City of Saint John
Coroner's inquest to be held after ER waiting room death
A coroner's inquest will be held next week into the death of a patient waiting for care in a New Brunswick emergency department. Donald Darrell Mesheau died in the emergency department waiting room at...
May 23, 2023 The Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton. Image: Submitted/Horizon Health Network
Free sunscreen being installed in some N.B. communities
More New Brunswick communities are joining a national pilot project to make sunscreen more accessible to the community. Grand Bay-Westfield recently announced that it would take part in the project by...
May 23, 2023 A free sunscreen dispenser installed in Grand Bay-Westfield. Image: Submitted/Town of Grand Bay-Westfield
Jeff Hansen named Sea Dogs associate coach
The Saint John Sea Dogs have named Jeff Hansen as their newest associate coach. Hansen first joined the Sea Dogs in August 2022 as the defensive coordinator. "I am extremely excited for the opportunit...
May 23, 2023 Jeff Hansen is the newest associate coach of hte Saint John Sea Dogs. Image: Submitted/Saint John Sea Dogs