Author Archives: Brad Perry
COVID Death Toll Jumps As N.B. Changes Definition
Public Health has updated how COVID-19 deaths are defined, resulting in 79 more deaths being attributed to the virus. Chief epidemiologist Mathieu Chalifoux outlined the changes to reporters during a ...
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Program Connects Retirees With Employers In Need
A new program is looking to connect retirees with employers who have short-term labour market needs. The province is spending $2.7 million over two years to expand the Retiree Employment Agency provin...
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Final Harness Racing Card In Saint John
Decades of harness racing in Saint John appear to be coming to an end. The final live card of racing at Exhibition Park Raceway is set for this weekend. In a statement, the association said its mandat...
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UPDATED: Weather Warning, Statement Ended
The rainfall warning issued for southern and western regions of the province has ended. The weather service issued the warning early Friday, including: Edmundston and Madawaska County Fredericton and ...
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Anglophone South Names New Superintendent
A new superintendent has been named for the Anglophone South School District (ASD-S). Derek O'Brien will take over for outgoing superintendent Zo Watson when she retires on Oct. 31. His appointment wa...
Oct 13, 2022 From left to right: Derek O'Brien, incoming superintendent of the Anglophone South School District; Zoë Watson, outgoing superintendent; Roger Nesbitt, chair of the Anglophone South District Education Council. Image: Brad Perry
Police Force Seeks Input On Strategic Plan
The Kennebecasis Regional Police Force (KRPF) is seeking public input on its new five-year strategic plan. Chief Steve Gourdeau said work on the guiding document has been ongoing for about three month...
Oct 13, 2022 A Kennebecasis Regional Police Force cruiser. Image: Staff photo
Royal LePage Cuts Home Price Forecast
Home prices continue to ease across Canada following record-high price gains last year, prompting one real estate agency to adjust its year-end forecast downward. Royal LePage released its latest quar...
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Rothesay Council Approves 24-Unit Apartment Building
Another apartment building could soon be popping up in the town of Rothesay. On Tuesday, council gave the green light for a 24-unit apartment building. The three-storey building will be located at the...
Oct 13, 2022 A rendering of a proposed apartment building at the corner of Gondola Point Road and Clark Road in Rothesay. Image: Submitted/Town of Rothesay
Ferry Between N.B. And N.S. Out Of Service For A Month
Travelling between Saint John and Digby will require a bit of extra driving for the next few weeks. Starting Thursday, Oct. 13, the MV Fundy Rose will be out of service for planned maintenance. Accord...
Oct 13, 2022 The Fundy Rose in 2015. Image: submitted
N.B. Paramedics Mourn Loss Of Colleague
Paramedics in New Brunswick are mourning after the passing of one of their own. Lindsay Christie passed away on Monday at the age of 44, according to her obituary. Christie began her career with Ambul...
Oct 13, 2022 Paramedic Lindsay Christie died on Oct. 10, 2022, at the age of 44. Image: Twitter/Ambulance New Brunswick