Author Archives: Brad Perry
Saint John Seeks Input On Community Energy Action Plan
Saint John is developing a plan to transition the city to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Now, the city is looking for your input on the Community Energy Action Plan (CEAP), being developed...
Feb 22, 2023 The exterior of Saint John City Hall is pictured in this file photo. Image: staff photo
Saint John Police Prepare To Roll Out New Website
The Saint John Police Force is preparing to roll out a new-and-improved website. Last week, Saint John Police Commission members were told it should happen in the next few weeks. Chief Robert Bruce sa...
Feb 22, 2023 Staff Sgt. Sean Rocca presents an overview of the force's new website to members of the Saint John Police Commission on Feb. 14, 2023. Image: Brad Perry
N.B. Man Charged After Firearms Seizure: CBSA
A New Brunswick man faces firearms-related charges after a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) investigation. It all started in November when CBSA officers at the International Mail Processing Centre...
Feb 21, 2023 Firearms and ammunition seized in Garnett Settlement, N.B., on Jan. 20, 2023. Image: Submitted/Canada Border Services Agency
Coldest Night Of The Year Set For Saturday
Residents are encouraged to once again walk and raise awareness during the Coldest Night of the Year. This event supports those experiencing hunger, hurt and homelessness across the country. Tens of t...
Feb 21, 2023 (Photo: Facebook)
Canada's Inflation Rate Slows To 5.9%
Canada's inflation rate slowed once again in January, according to Statistics Canada. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) stood at 5.9 per cent last month, down from 6.3 per cent in December. But despite t...
Feb 21, 2023 Army Medicine / CC
Rothesay Has No Plans To Buy Spyglass Hill
Rothesay council has no plans to buy an 85-acre parcel of land currently up for sale which includes Spyglass Hill. The land at 7 Jersey Lane, between Rothesay Netherwood School and Riverside Golf &...
Feb 21, 2023 The view from Spyglass Hill in Rothesay. Image: Town of Rothesay
Nominations Open For Order Of New Brunswick
Nominations are once again open for New Brunswick's highest honour. More than 200 people have received the Order of New Brunswick since its inception in 2000. It recognises people who have made signif...
Feb 20, 2023 Scazon / CC
AREA 506 Unveils 2023 Lineup
Organizers of AREA 506 have unveiled the lineup for this year's three-day music festival in Saint John. Nineteen bands will take to the stage during the New Brunswick Day long weekend Aug. 4 to 6. Roc...
Feb 17, 2023 AREA 506 in Saint John in 2019. Image: Submitted/Dan Culberson
KRPF Release New Five-Year Strategic Plan
Traffic safety, youth and community engagement are some of the main focuses for police in the Kennebecasis Valley. The Kennebecasis Regional Police Force recently released its new strategic plan for 2...
Feb 17, 2023 A Kennebecasis Regional Police Force cruiser. Image: Staff photo
All N.B. Schools Close Ahead Of Storm
Students across New Brunswick are getting an early start to their Family Day long weekend. All anglophone and francophone schools closed their doors Friday due to impending weather. While post-seconda...
Feb 17, 2023 All of New Brunswick was under a snowfall warning or a freezing rain warning as of 7 am. on Feb. 17, 2023. Image: Environment Canada