Author Archives: Brad Perry
Seniors And Youth Connect Through New Program
A new program is connecting seniors and youth in the Saint John region. Future Engage is run by staff from the Saint John Newcomers Centre. Project lead Doaa Higazy said the idea for the program came ...
Nov 10, 2022 Eduardo Barrios / Unsplash
Remnants Of Nicole Could Bring Heavy Rain To N.B.
We are starting to get a clearer picture of how tropical storm Nicole could impact our region. According to the U.S. National Hurricane Centre, Nicole made landfall in eastern Florida early Thursday a...
Nov 10, 2022 The projected track of tropical storm Nicole as of 5 a.m. on Nov. 10, 2022. Image: Twitter/Canadian Hurricane Centre
Diesel And Heating Oil Prices Drop By 28 Cents
A bit of relief for New Brunswickers who are in need of diesel or heating oil. Prices for both fuels dropped Wednesday night after staggering increases last week. Diesel is now selling for a maximum p...
Nov 10, 2022
SPCA Seizes 13 Dogs In Southern N.B.
The New Brunswick SPCA has launched an urgent appeal for support after a large dog seizure. A total of 13 underweight dogs needing medical care, including two with open wounds, were recently seized fr...
Nov 09, 2022 Forrest is one of 13 dogs recently seized by the New Brunswick SPCA. Image: Facebook/New Brunswick SPCA Animal Protection
Trudeau Weighs In On Kris Austin Controversy
Controversy continues to grow around the appointment of Kris Austin to a committee of MLAs reviewing the Official Languages Act. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau waded into the issue following an announc...
Nov 09, 2022 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with reporters in Oromocto, N.B., on Nov. 8, 2022. Image: CPAC video capture
Fall Lobster Season Begins
The fall lobster season in the Fundy region of New Brunswick is now underway. Lobster fishing began Tuesday in Lobster Fishing Areas 36 through 38. The season continues in all three zones through June...
Nov 09, 2022 Adam Grimes / CC
Crews Save Hampton Home From Fire Damage
Quick work by fire crews saved a home in Hampton from being damaged by fire. Hampton Fire Rescue was called to a report of a fire on Ludlow Lane around 8:20 p.m. Tuesday. "Upon arrival, crews were met...
Nov 09, 2022 Fire crews respond to a shed fire in Hampton on Nov. 8, 2022. Image: Facebook/Hampton Fire Rescue
Canadian Forecasters Tracking Tropical Storm Nicole
The Canadian Hurricane Centre is keeping a close eye on tropical storm Nicole in the northwestern Bahamas. A tropical cyclone information statement has been issued for all three Maritime provinces ahe...
Nov 09, 2022 The projected track of tropical storm Nicole as of 11 a.m. on Nov. 8, 2022. Image: Twitter/Canadian Hurricane Centre
Diesel, Heating Oil Prices Down Slightly
Diesel and heating oil prices have fallen ever so slightly in New Brunswick. The Energy and Utilities Board invoked its interrupter clause Tuesday night. This after prices skyrocketed by nearly 70 cen...
Nov 09, 2022
N.B. Physicians Launch COVID-19 Awareness Campaign
New Brunswick physicians remain concerned about the ongoing risks of COVID-19. The New Brunswick Medical Society has launched a new public awareness campaign. In a news release, the society said the c...
Nov 08, 2022