Author Archives: Brad Perry
Tax Rate Reduction For Quispamsis Residents
Quispamsis residents will see their property tax rates go down more than expected in the new year. On Tuesday, town council put its final stamp of approval on the $31-million operating budget for 2023...
Nov 17, 2022 The town hall in Quispamsis. Image: Brad Perry
Advocate Concerned By Dropping Child Literacy Rates
New Brunswick's child and youth advocate wants urgent action to improve childhood literacy rates. That was one of three challenges identified in a new report from Kelly Lamrock released on Wednesday. ...
Nov 17, 2022 New Brunswick Advocate Kelly Lamrock. Image: Submitted
Sussex Campground Wins Customer Service Award
A Sussex campground is being recognized for its dedication to customer service. The Sussex KOA Journey Campground has earned the 2022 KOA President's Award. It was presented during the company's annua...
Nov 17, 2022 Image: Submitted/Sussex KOA
Gas Prices Down Again, Diesel And Heating Oil Spike
Gasoline prices are down for the second straight day in New Brunswick. The most you will now pay for regular self-serve in the province is $1.76 per litre. That is down by 4.5 cents following a nine-c...
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Rothesay Approves One-Cent Tax Reduction
Rothesay residents will see a one-cent tax rate cut next year, but one councillor does not think it goes far enough. Council has approved the town's $21.8-million operating budget and set the tax rate...
Nov 16, 2022 Rothesay Town Hall. Image: Staff photo
Legislation Proposed To Help Possible Domestic Abuse Victims
More protections could be on the way to help New Brunswickers who are at risk of domestic abuse. Proposed legislation introduced Tuesday would allow people to apply for info from police to learn wheth...
Nov 16, 2022 The New Brunswick legislature in Fredericton. Image: Brad Perry
High Fuel Prices Keep Inflation Rate Unchanged
Canada's inflation rate remained unchanged in October after three months of declines, according to Statistics Canada. The Consumer Price Index rose 6.9 per cent year-over-year in October, similar to w...
Nov 16, 2022
Thirteen N.B. Lawyers Appointed King's Counsel
Thirteen New Brunswick lawyers have been appointed King's counsel. The latest recipients include Clarence Bennett, Rodney Macdonald and Christopher Titus, all from Saint John. Also on the list are Mar...
Nov 16, 2022 The Saint John Law Courts building. Image: Brad Perry
Town Council Recommends Two-Cent Tax Rate Cut
Grand Bay-Westfield council has given its final approval of the town's proposed budget for 2023. But unlike previous years, council members will not get the last say on the $7.6-million budget. CAO Jo...
Nov 16, 2022 Image: Submitted/Town of Grand Bay-Westfield
Snow Expected For Southwestern N.B.
Much of southwestern New Brunswick will be in for its first taste of winter on Wednesday. Snow will begin over St. Stephen and Northern Charlotte County in the morning. It will mix with ice pellets la...
Nov 16, 2022 Jessica Fadel / Unsplash