Author Archives: Brad Perry
New Saint John Nursing Home To Welcome First Residents
A new 60-bed nursing home officially opened its doors in Saint John on Monday. Cohen Hall is part of the existing Shannex Parkland campus in the Millidgeville neighbourhood. Jason Shannon, president o...
Jan 17, 2023 Cohen Hall, a new 60-bed nursing home owned by Shannex, officially opened in Saint John on Jan. 16, 2023. From left: Jason Shannon, president of Shannex; Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Trevor Holder; Social Development Minister Dorothy Shephard; and Joe Shannon, founder of Shannex. Image: Submitted/Government of New Brunswick
Dozens Ticketed, Towed During Overnight Parking Ban
Lots of tickets were issued during Saint John's first overnight parking ban of the season. City officials declared a parking ban in the south/central peninsula on Monday night. On-street parking was n...
Jan 17, 2023 Jackson Simmer / Unsplash
Man Due In Court Following July Armed Robbery
A man is due in court on Tuesday in connection with an alleged armed robbery in west Saint John last summer. Officers were called to a restaurant in the Lancaster Mall area on the evening of July 18, ...
Jan 17, 2023 A Saint John Police Force vehicle sits in front of police headquarters at One Peel Plaza. Image: Brad Perry
Police Hope To Roll Out Online Crime Reporting Soon
Police in Saint John say they hope to roll out online crime reporting over the next few weeks. Chief Robert Bruce said it will coincide with the launch of a new website, which should happen in Februar...
Jan 17, 2023 A Saint John Police Force car. Image: Brad Perry
French Private School To Open In Saint John
Atlantic Canada's first Lyce International school will be established in Saint John, officials announced Monday. The Port City has been selected as home to the Lyce International Franais des Provinces...
Jan 16, 2023 Officials announce the opening of Atlantic Canada's first Lycée International francophone private school in Saint John on Jan. 16, 2023. Image: Brad Perry
Consultations Begin On Proposed French Immersion Changes
Public consultations begin Monday on proposed changes to French language learning. Education Minister Bill Hogan will answer questions during a YouTube livestream at 7 p.m. Four in-person consultation...
Jan 16, 2023 Education Minister Bill Hogan speaks during a news conference in December 2022. Image: YouTube screen capture
Thousands Remain Without Power After Wintry Mix
Thousands of homes and businesses remain without power after freezing precipitation moved through the province. NB Power said more than 10,700 of its customers were without electricity as of 2:50 p.m....
Jan 16, 2023 Some of the damage left behind by the wintry mix that moved through New Brunswick on Jan. 16-17, 2023. Image: Twitter/NB Power
Environment Minister Recovering After Surgery
New Brunswick's environment minister is recovering following surgery, according to the premier. Hampton Progressive Conservative MLA Gary Crossman underwent bypass surgery on Friday. In a statement, P...
Jan 16, 2023 Gary Crossman is New Brunswick's environment minister and the MLA for Hampton. Image: Twitter
Office Vacancy Rates Up In Saint John, Hold Steady In Moncton
Office vacancy rates climbed in two of New Brunswick's three largest cities last year. Turner Drake & Partners is out with the results of its latest rental market surveys. In Saint John, office de...
Jan 16, 2023 Uptown Saint John. Image: Mark Leger
Work Underway To Bring Credit Union To Grand Manan
Grand Manan could soon have a credit union - at least that is the hope of two local businesspeople. Michael Munro and Lauren Martin want to "revitalize" the former Scotiabank building to house a credi...
Jan 16, 2023 The Swallowtail Lighthouse on Grand Manan Island. Image: Brad Perry