Author Archives: Brad Perry
N.B. willing to work with Saint John on community hub
New Brunswick's education minister is hinting at possible funding for a community hub at Saint John's new central peninsula school. The province announced plans in December to build new schools in the...
Apr 06, 2023 The community's vision for a new school in the central peninsula can be seen in this architectural rendering. Image: Submitted/Envision Saint John
City works to clean up vacant encampments
Saint John is working to clean up vacant encampments throughout the city, according to its chief administrative officer. In an update to council on Monday, Brent McGovern said the Human Development Co...
Apr 06, 2023 The exterior of Saint John City Hall is pictured in this file photo. Image: staff photo
UPDATED: Power restored to most across southern N.B.
Power has been restored to most of New Brunswick after an extended period of freezing rain. NB Power reported just 24 homes and businesses without electricity as of 3:40 p.m. Thursday. There were two ...
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Anthony Stella named GM of Sea Dogs
Anthony Stella has been promoted to general manager of the Saint John Sea Dogs. The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League team made the announcement on Thursday. "I'm incredibly proud to accept the role a...
Apr 06, 2023 Anthony Stella has been named the new general manager of the Saint John Sea Dogs. Image: Submitted/Saint John Sea Dogs
Canada adds 35,000 jobs in March
Canada's unemployment rate remained at five per cent in March, according to Statistics Canada. It marked the fourth consecutive month that the rate was just above the record low of 4.9 per cent. Accor...
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Rise in crime prompts action from St. Stephen Chamber
Businesses in the St. Stephen area have been dealing with a rise in theft and vandalism in recent months. Now, the St. Stephen Area Chamber of Commerce is getting involved to try and find solutions. T...
Apr 06, 2023 Image: Submitted/New Brunswick RCMP
The Hub prepares for grand opening in St. George
A new initiative in Charlotte County will celebrate its grand opening on Thursday. The Hub at St. Mark's Church in St. George aims to fill gaps within the community. Rector Mary Anne Langmaid says the...
Apr 05, 2023 The Hub in St. George. Image: Submitted/Mary Anne Langmaid
$500K investment for N.B.'s food service industry
New Brunswick has announced a $500,000 investment in the province's food service industry. The money is aimed at helping businesses offset costs related to onboarding and training new hires. Restaurat...
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Power rates increase for Saint John Energy customers
Saint John Energy customers will notice a rate increase on their next electricity bill, the utility has confirmed. The Energy and Utilities Board granted a 5.7 per cent rate hike to NB Power last week...
Apr 05, 2023 bengt-re / CC
Six more COVID deaths as hospitalizations, new cases drop
Six more COVID-related deaths have been reported in New Brunswick as the province reports another week-over-week drop in hospitalizations and new cases. The new deaths, announced in the province's wee...
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