Author Archives: Brad Perry
Anglophone South eliminates school library workers
The Anglophone South School District is eliminating its remaining school library workers, according to a provincial union. It comes as school districts have been told by the province to redirect $43 m...
Jun 03, 2025 Kimberly Farmer / Unsplash
New tentative deal for Saint John's outside workers
The City of Saint John and the union representing its outside workers have reached a tentative agreement. The new deal was reached by both sides on May 26, the city announced in a news release on Tues...
Jun 03, 2025 The City of Saint John sign is pictured in this file photo. Image: Aaron Sousa
No licence needed to fish this weekend
This weekend might be a good chance to try out fishing in New Brunswick. Fish NB Days take place this coming Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8. It is one of two weekends when you can fish without a...
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How Somerset ACRES is helping people move out of homelessness
It has been nearly six months since a transitional housing pilot project opened its doors in Saint John. Nearly two dozen people who had been experiencing homelessness now call Somerset ACRES home. Th...
Jun 03, 2025 The Somerset ACRES transitional pilot project in Saint John's Crescent Valley neighbourhood. Image: Submitted/Sara Graham
Moncton Wildcats celebrate successful QMJHL season
It has been one of the most successful seasons in recent memory for the QMJHL's Moncton Wildcats. Fans gathered in downtown Moncton on Monday night to welcome the team home after their Memorial Cup ru...
Jun 02, 2025 Members of the Moncton Wildcats pose for a photo with the Gilles-Courteau Trophy, the QMJHL championship award, during a community celebration on June 2, 2025. Image: Brad Perry
Fredericton police probe sudden death of teen
The Fredericton Police Force (FPF) says it is investigating the sudden death of a 16-year-old girl. Officers responded to a call on the city's north side on Sunday and located the teen deceased. Polic...
Jun 02, 2025 A Fredericton Police Force vehicle is seen in this file photo. Image: Aaron Sousa
Talks break off between VIA Rail, Unifor
A potential national rail dispute threatens to disrupt passenger travel across the country heading into the summer. Contract talks have broken off between VIA Rail and the union representing around 2,...
Jun 02, 2025 Robert Taylor / CC
Driver IDed after dog struck and killed in Saint John crosswalk
Saint John police say they have identified the driver of a vehicle that struck and killed a dog. The incident happened at the intersection of Wyatt Crescent and Heather Way on the afternoon of May 12....
Jun 02, 2025 The Saint John Police Force headquarters. Image: Brad Perry
Planned upgrades to Saint John's Lancaster Lagoon
You may notice more odour than usual near the Lancaster Lagoon in Saint John over the coming months as the aeration system is upgraded. A temporary bypass will be installed to redirect incoming wastew...
Jun 02, 2025 The Lancaster Lagoon, located in west Saint John between Route 1 and Sand Cove Road. Image: Facebook/City of Saint John
New top Mountie wants to improve communication
The new commanding officer of the New Brunswick RCMP wants to make our province a leader in public safety across the country. Assistant Commissioner Matco Sirotic has been in the role since December a...
Jun 02, 2025 Assistant Commissioner Matco Sirotic is the 32nd commanding officer of the New Brunswick RCMP. Image: Submitted/New Brunswick RCMP