Author Archives: Brad Perry
Quispamsis council passes hobby beekeeping bylaw
Hobby beekeeping is now regulated in Quispamsis under a new bylaw passed by council last week. It is the second time the New Brunswick town has tried to regulate the hobby beekeeping industry. Council...
Apr 25, 2023 Bianca Ackermann / Unsplash
YMCA hopes to raise $625K in Strong Communities Campaign
The YMCA of Greater Saint John has launched its annual Strong Communities Campaign. It is an opportunity to raise for those who face financial barriers in accessing Y programming. That includes summer...
Apr 25, 2023 Image: Submitted/YMCA of Greater Saint John
Water levels continue to fall along the Saint John River
Water levels remain high along the lower Saint John River but are continuing to fall, according to River Watch. The latest five-day forecast issued Monday morning showed Jemseg, Sheffield-Lakeville Co...
Apr 24, 2023 Pete Alexopoulos / Unsplash
Fire crews extinguish early morning fire in Maces Bay
The Musquash Fire Department made quick work of an early morning structure fire in Maces Bay. Crews were called to the scene near Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station around 4:30 a.m. Monday. Lt. ...
Apr 24, 2023 A Musquash Fire Department truck can be seen in this undated photo. Image: Submitted
Changes proposed to strengthen air passenger protections
The federal government is taking steps to strengthen air passenger protections for Canadians. Transport Minister Omar Alghabra unveiled proposed changes to the air passenger bill of rights on Monday. ...
Apr 24, 2023 Transport Minister Omar Alghabra announces proposed changes to the air passenger bill of rights on April 24, 2023. Image: CPAC video capture
Alleged impaired driver hits Saint John home: police
No injuries were reported after a car slammed into a house and two vehicles in Saint John. Officers were called to the 300-block of Red Head Road around 11:13 p.m. Friday. "It was alleged that the sus...
Apr 24, 2023 A Saint John Police Force car. Image: Brad Perry
Saint John police seek suspects after 2 business break-ins
Police are looking for suspects after break-ins at two Saint John businesses over the weekend. Officers responded to a break and enter in progress in the 30-block of Duke Street in the south end just ...
Apr 24, 2023 Police say at least two suspects broke into a business in the 30-block of Duke Street in Saint John on April 21, 2023. Image: Submitted/Saint John Police Force
Masked man allegedly robs north end restaurant
Saint John police are looking for a suspect following an alleged robbery at a north end restaurant. Officers were called to the business on Somerset Street at Magazine Street around 10:18 p.m. Friday....
Apr 24, 2023 A masked man allegedly robbed a restaurant in Saint John's north end on April 21, 2023. Image: Submitted/Saint John Police Force
Kennebecasis Valley High wins provincial Reach for the Top title
Kennebecasis Valley High School (KVHS) will once again try to regain the Reach for the Top national title. The senior team nabbed the provincial title on Saturday with a 340-140 win over Bernice MacNa...
Apr 24, 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
Draw results for N.B. wild turkey hunt
Were you one of the hundreds of New Brunswickers who managed to get a wild turkey license this year? Results of the province's wild turkey draw are now available on the Department of Natural Resources...
Apr 24, 2023 Tyler Jamieson Moulton / Unsplash