Author Archives: Brad Perry
Police make 2 impaired driving arrests after collisions
Police say two people were arrested for impaired driving after a pair of weekend crashes in Saint John. Shortly before 9:30 p.m. Saturday, police say two trucks collided at King and Germain streets up...
Feb 27, 2023 A Saint John Police Force car. Image: Brad Perry
Spring weight restrictions begin March 6
Here is a sure sign that the wrath of winter may soon be behind us. Spring weight restrictions for truck traffic will come into effect across New Brunswick next Monday, March 6. The start was delayed ...
Feb 27, 2023 flightlog / CC
Developer wants to turn hotel into affordable housing
Saint John is looking at old hotels and motels as a way to potentially increase affordable housing in the city. Councillors are currently considering a new "Converted Accommodation" use within the cit...
Feb 27, 2023 The City of Saint John sign is pictured in this file photo. Image: Aaron Sousa
UPDATE: Missing Quispamsis woman found safe, say police
The Kennebecasis Regional Police Force says a missing woman from Quispamsis has been located and is safe. The 27-year-old was last seen at her workplace on Marr Road and Lacey Drive in Rothesay on Tue...
Feb 26, 2023 A Kennebecasis Regional Police Force cruiser. Image: Staff photo
Liberals nominate Richard Losier as Dieppe candidate
The Liberals have nominated their candidate for the yet-to-be-announced byelection in Dieppe. Richard Losier was officially nominated during an event in the city on Saturday afternoon. "The people of ...
Feb 25, 2023 Richard Losier, fourth from right, was nominated as the Liberal candidate for Dieppe on Feb. 25, 2023. Image: Submited/New Brunswick Liberal Association
Fatal snowmobile crash in northern N.B.
Police say a 47-year-old man has died after a snowmobile crash in northern New Brunswick. Emergency crews responded to a trail near Mann Road in Upsalquitch around 5:15 p.m. Friday. "The crash is beli...
Feb 25, 2023 Image: Facebook/Royal Canadian Mounted Police in New Brunswick
38 affordable housing units planned for South End
A 38-unit affordable housing project in Saint John's south end is one step closer to become a reality. Council has given its first approvals to rezone land behind the former St. John the Baptist Churc...
Feb 24, 2023 The planned site for a proposed 38-unit affordable housing project in Saint John's south end. Image: Brad Perry
Saint John Hosts Track & Field Events This Weekend
Saint John will welcome 450 track and field athletes for a pair of championship events this weekend. The Atlantic University Sport Track and Field Championship takes place on Friday and Saturday. Arou...
Feb 24, 2023 The Irving Oil Field House in Saint John. Image: Twitter/UNB REDS
N.B. Unveils $13M Pilot To Produce More Nurses
New Brunswick is hoping to produce more nurses through a new $13-million pilot project. Officials were in Saint John on Friday morning to announce the Step Up to Nursing program. The goal is to train ...
Feb 24, 2023 Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Trevor Holder speaks in Saint John on Feb. 24, 2023. Image: Brad Perry
Overnight Parking Ban For South/Central Peninsula
Some Saint John drivers who park on the street will need to make other arrangements on Friday night. The city has declared an overnight parking ban in the south/central peninsula from 11 p.m. Friday u...
Feb 24, 2023 Ken Hawkins / CC