Author Archives: Brad Perry
Alpines Reflect On Winning N.B. Baseball Title
The Saint John Alpines are celebrating a provincial baseball title that has been 21 years in the making. Saint John edged the Fredericton Royals 2-1 on Saturday night to capture the New Brunswick Seni...
Oct 03, 2022 The Saint John Alpines clinched the 2022 New Brunswick Senior Baseball League title on Oct. 1, 2022. Image: Twitter/Saint John Alpines
Fire Damages West Side Home
A weekend fire forced a family in west Saint John from their home for the time being. Fire crews were called to the home in the Bay Street area around 10 p.m. Sunday. Platoon Chief Brian Wilson said c...
Oct 03, 2022 A Saint John Fire Department truck is pictured in this file photo. Image: Aaron Sousa
Program Aims To Keep More Newcomers In N.B.
A program that helps match internationally trained nurses with employers in New Brunswick is expanding. Last week, the province announced that workers in other regulated professions will become eligib...
Oct 03, 2022 From left: Service New Brunswick Minister Mary Wilson; Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Trevor Holder; a newcomer to New Brunswick Patricia Carvalho; Health Minister Bruce Fitch, New Maryland-Sunbury MLA Jeff Carr, Multicultural Association of Fredericton executive director Lisa Bamford-De Gante.
Strong Tax Base Growth Recorded Across N.B.
New Brunswick recorded strong tax base growth over the past year, according to new numbers from the province. The overall assessment base expanded by nearly 11 per cent, or more than $8 billion, to ne...
Oct 03, 2022 Property at 1 Foundry Street in Moncton developer John Lafford purchased, with ongoing construction of Three Sisters development in background. Image: Sam Macdonald
Rothesay Students Recognize Sixties Scoop Through Art
The tragic history of the Sixties Scoop was recognized by Rothesay High School students Thursday through a large-scale art installation. Nearly 8,000 six-inch cardboard squares were placed on the scho...
Sep 30, 2022 Rothesay High School students built a temporary art installation at the school on Sept. 29, 2022, to recognize the history of the Sixties Scoop. From left to right: Brooke Mackin, Ashley Parlee, and Madeline White. Image: Brad Perry
Campobello Island Ferry Service Extended
The Campobello Island ferry has been extended once again due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions at United States border crossings. In a news release Thursday, the Department of Transportation and Infras...
Sep 30, 2022 The Campobello Island ferry. Image: Steve Mackin
Proposed Funding Plan For New Rec Facility
Saint John has unveiled a proposed funding plan for a new multi-purpose recreational facility in the city. The facility, which is one of council's top priorities, would replace some or all of the city...
Sep 29, 2022 The exterior of Saint John City Hall is pictured in this file photo. Image: staff photo
Fiona's Damage Total Expected To Exceed Dorian
New Brunswick has already received more than 160 damage reports related to post-tropical storm Fiona. In a news release on Thursday, the province said it had received 164 damage reports as of Wednesda...
Sep 29, 2022 L'Aboiteau Wharf in Cap-Pelé during post-tropical storm Fiona. Image: Tara Clow
New Program Offers Free Heat Pumps, Insulation Upgrades
Thousands of New Brunswick households are eligible to get a free heat pump and insulation upgrades. It is part of a new energy efficiency program launched by the province and NB Power earlier this wee...
Sep 29, 2022 The NB Power head office in Fredericton. Image: Submitted/NB Power
Economy Grows 0.1% In July
Canada's economy saw slight growth in July, according to new figures from Statistics Canada. Real GDP grew by just 0.1 per cent, similar to what the nation's economy saw a month earlier. Growth in goo...
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