Author Archives: Brad Perry
TD Station in Saint John under new management
An internationally-recognized leader in arena and venue management is now overseeing TD Station. OVG360 has been selected to operate and manage the multi-purpose arena, the company announced Tuesday. ...
Mar 14, 2023 The front entrance of TD Station in Saint John. Image: Brad Perry
Nearly $18M in provincial, federal funding for N.B.
Nearly $18 million has been announced for infrastructure projects, fire halls, and municipalities with higher populations. The provincial and federal government have earmarked $5.93 million for infras...
Mar 14, 2023 Scazon / CC
Funding will help more N.B. residents get record suspensions
New federal funding will help make record suspensions more accessible for New Brunswickers. The John Howard Society New Brunswick will receive more than $1 million over four years. Vice-president Ian ...
Mar 14, 2023 Ian Webster is the vice-president of the John Howard Society New Brunswick. Image: Brad Perry
Emergency shelter will stay open through April
An out-of-the-cold shelter in west Saint John will stay open longer than first expected. The shelter at the former Hilton Belyea Arena was expected to close its doors on March 31. But the city announc...
Mar 13, 2023 The former Hilton Belyea Arena in west Saint John Image: © 2021 Google
Final report on new electoral boundaries released
New boundaries have been officially set for the 49 electoral districts in New Brunswick. The Electoral Boundaries and Representation Commission released its final report Monday. Commission members con...
Mar 13, 2023 The New Brunswick legislature in Fredericton. Image: Brad Perry
AIM Recycling makes first court appearance in man's death
A metal recycling company facing charges following a workplace death in Saint John has had its case adjourned. American Iron & Metal (AIM Recycling) is charged in the death of 60-year-old Darrell ...
Mar 13, 2023 The Saint John Law Courts building. Image: Brad Perry
N.B. companies in Boston for seafood expo
Representatives from more than 100 New Brunswick companies are beginning their week in Boston. They are taking part in the 2023 Seafood Expo North America, the largest expo of its kind on the continen...
Mar 13, 2023 Tom Thai / CC
Police warn about cryptocurrency scam
Saint John police have issued a warning about a cryptocurrency scam making the rounds. On March 9, police said a person received a call from someone claiming to work for a local business. "The fraudst...
Mar 13, 2023 Michael Förtsch / Unsplash
Ottawa deducts health transfers due to patient fees
Ottawa is withholding some health transfers to Canadian provinces after patients paid for medically necessary services. Nova Scotia and New Brunswick will each lose nearly $1.28 million for charges re...
Mar 13, 2023 Hush Naidoo Jade Photography / Unsplash
AIM Recycling facing charges in workplace death
A metal recycling company will face charges Monday following a workplace death in Saint John last summer. American Iron & Metal (AIM Recycling) has been charged in the death of 60-year-old Darrell...
Mar 12, 2023 Image: Facebook/AIM Recycling Saint John