Author Archives: Brad Perry
Auditor Concerned About How N.B. Manages Contaminated Sites
New Brunswick's auditor general is raising concerns about how the province manages its contaminated sites process. In his latest report, Paul Martin said the Department of Environment has a backlog of...
Nov 30, 2022 The New Brunswick legislature in Fredericton. Image: Brad Perry
Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Possible Wednesday Night
We could be in for lots of rain and wind throughout New Brunswick on Wednesday night. Environment Canada has issued a slew of warnings and advisories ahead of the system. "Very strong southerly winds ...
Nov 29, 2022 Alexandre Feyfant / Unsplash
N.B.'s Finances Improve, Important Work Remains: AG
New Brunswick's auditor general is encouraged by the province's improved fiscal condition. But Paul Martin cautioned that important work remains for the government in the years ahead. A review of the ...
Nov 29, 2022 Paul Martin is the auditor general for New Brunswick. Image: Submitted/Auditor General of New Brunswick
Economy Sees Slight Growth Again In September
Canada's economy saw slight growth again in September, according to new figures from Statistics Canada. Real GDP grew by 0.1 per cent, similar to what the nation's economy saw in the previous three mo...
Nov 29, 2022 Jason Hafso / Unsplash
GivingTuesday Looks To Inspire Generosity
Millions of Canadians are expected to take part in the 10th annual GivingTuesday. It started in 2012 as a way to celebrate our human inclination to give after Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The idea h...
Nov 29, 2022 Joel Muniz / Unsplash
Local Government Election Results
Polls have closed and the results are in from Monday's local government elections in New Brunswick. Residents in dozens of new communities formed through local governance reform had the opportunity to...
Nov 28, 2022 Image: Submitted/Elections NB
Local Government Election Results
Polls have closed and the results are in from Monday's local government elections in New Brunswick. Residents in dozens of new communities formed through local governance reform had the opportunity to...
Nov 28, 2022 Image: Submitted/Elections NB
Local Government Election Results
Polls have closed and the results are in from Monday's local government elections in New Brunswick. Residents in dozens of new communities formed through local governance reform had the opportunity to...
Nov 28, 2022 Image: Submitted/Elections NB
Former Arena Will Become Out-Of-The-Cold Shelter
A temporary solution to help the growing homeless population in Saint John during the cold winter months. The former Hilton Belyea Arena on the city's west side will be used as an out-of-the-cold shel...
Nov 28, 2022 The former Hilton Belyea Arena in west Saint John Image: © 2021 Google
$730K To Help Protect At-Risk Species And Their Habitats In N.B.
Ottawa has announced more than $8.7 million over three years to help protect at-risk species and their habitats. Fredericton MP Jenica Atwin made the announcement Monday in New Brunswick's capital. Up...
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