Author Archives: Brad Perry
Converting hotels, motels into housing now easier in Saint John
It is now easier for developers to convert hotel and motel structures into dwelling units in Saint John. Council voted this week to approve a new "Converted Accommodation" use within the city's zoning...
Mar 08, 2023 The exterior of Saint John City Hall is pictured in this file photo. Image: staff photo
More funding to support early learning, child-care in N.B.
Nearly $21 million in provincial and federal funding has been announced to support early learning and child-care services in New Brunswick. The money will allow the province to increase operating gran...
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International Women's Day marked in Saint John
Women and gender-diverse individuals were celebrated in Saint John on Wednesday. A flag-raising took place at Saint John City Hall to mark International Women's Day. Coun. Joanna Killen, who raised th...
Mar 08, 2023 Dozens gather to mark International Women's Day in Saint John on March 8, 2023. Image: Brad Perry
Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 4.5%
The Bank of Canada will keep its key interest rate at 4.5 per cent, ending a string of rate increases. Wednesday's announcement follows eight consecutive interest rate hikes over the past year It is a...
Mar 08, 2023 Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem addresses reporters in Ottawa, Ont., on Jan. 25, 2023. Image: YouTube video capture
N.B. COVID positivity rate remains near 20%
New Brunswick's COVID-19 test positivity rate remained near 20 per cent for the second straight week. The latest weekly COVID report shows there were 360 positive PCR tests between Feb. 26 and March 4...
Mar 08, 2023 Mufid Majnun / Unsplash
Saint John grants $800K for 4 affordable housing projects
Four affordable housing projects in Saint John will each receive $200,000 from the city. They have been chosen as the recipients of the city's Affordable Housing Grant Program, officials announced Tue...
Mar 07, 2023 The exterior of Saint John City Hall is pictured in this file photo. Image: staff photo
UNB honours 1st Canadian-born Black lawyer
A civil rights pioneer and the first Canadian-born Black lawyer is being honoured by the University of New Brunswick. The first roadway on the UNB Saint John campus dedicated to a person will be named...
Mar 07, 2023 Image: Special Collections, Vaughan Memorial Library, Acadia University, Wolfville, N.S.
Report highlights 'stark' differences in child poverty rates
There are "stark differences" in child poverty rates throughout the Saint John region, according to a recent report from a local non-profit. The Human Development Council (HDC), based in Saint John, r...
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UPDATE: Stolen loader found, say police
Saint John police say a piece of machinery stolen on the city's east side over the weekend has been found. Police say a loader was taken from a parking lot in the 900-block of Grandview Avenue on Sund...
Mar 07, 2023 Police say this loader was stolen from a parking lot in east Saint John on March 5, 2023. Image: Submitted/Saint John Police Force
New program helps UNB students facing food insecurity
Student council members at UNB Saint John are working to combat food insecurity on campus. The new Smart Bags program offers students two or three days worth of food every other week. Wellness coordin...
Mar 07, 2023 Angel Côté is the wellness coordinator of the UNB Students' Representative Council. Image: Submitted