Author Archives: Brad Perry
N.B. RCMP warn of cryptocurrency investment scam
New Brunswick RCMP are warning of an investment scam involving cryptocurrency that is making the rounds. Financial crime investigators have looked into a number of a cryptocurrency investment scam in ...
Apr 04, 2023 André François McKenzie / Unsplash
City seeks funding for community hubs in new schools
Saint John council will send a letter to the premier asking for the province to fund community hubs in two new schools. In December, the province announced plans to build new schools in the north end ...
Apr 04, 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
Spring COVID-19 booster doses available in N.B.
Spring COVID-19 booster doses are now available for New Brunswickers considered at risk for severe illness. Eligible New Brunswickers can access booster doses at community pharmacies and through the o...
Apr 04, 2023
N.B. sees increase in immigration allocations
New Brunswick will be able to welcome more newcomers to the province this year, officials announced Monday. The province has received a 67 per cent increase in immigration allocations from the federal...
Apr 04, 2023 Scazon / CC
Trevor Georgie named president of JSM Sports Entertainment
The president and general manager of the Saint John Sea Dogs is taking on an expanded role. Trevor Georgie has been named president and CEO of JSM Sports Entertainment (JSMSE). It is the parent compan...
Apr 03, 2023 Saint John Sea Dogs president and general manager Trevor Georgie stands beside the Memorial Cup on Sept 22, 2021. Image: Tim Herd
New COVID screening process at Horizon facilities
Horizon Health has introduced a new screening process at its hospitals and health care facilities. Patients, social visitors and designated support persons (DSPs) must self-screen for symptoms of COVI...
Apr 03, 2023 Nenad Stojkovic / CC
Quispamsis, N.B., to host 2023 Para Hockey Cup
The New Brunswick town of Quispamsis has been named the host of the 2023 Para Hockey Cup. Canada will compete for gold against three other countries, including the United States and Czechia. Officials...
Apr 03, 2023 Todd Pye is the president of Hockey New Brunswick's Board of directors. Image: Town of Quispamsis YouTube video capture
New executive director of L'Arche Saint John
The new executive director and community leader of L'Arche Saint John is a familiar face within the organization. Rachel Vander Vennen is described as the person behind the organization's recent succe...
Apr 03, 2023 Rachel Vander Vennen is L'Arche Saint John's new community
leader/executive director. Image: L'Arche Saint John
Changes coming for some N.B. high school students
New graduation requirements are on the way for high school students in New Brunswick's anglophone sector. The Department of Education is rolling out a series of changes for students entering Grade 10 ...
Apr 03, 2023 Brooke Cagle / Unsplash
WE Believe Saint John prepares for second event
More than 8,000 youth from the Maritimes and Maine will descend on Saint John in May for a powerful event. WE Believe Saint John is a day-long event focused on mental health and the importance of volu...
Apr 03, 2023 Image: Facebook/WE Believe