Author Archives: Brad Perry
Saint John council hears more opposition to industrial park plan
The public hearing for a proposed industrial park expansion in Saint John's Lorneville community continued for a second night on Tuesday. Dozens packed council chambers to express their opposition to ...
May 21, 2025 Saint John is considering expanding the Spruce Lake Industrial Park on the city's west side. Image: City of Saint John
2 men charged in Riverview bank robbery
Two men have been charged following an armed robbery at a bank in Riverview. Officers responded to the business on Findlay Boulevard around 3:15 p.m. on May 12. Two men had entered the bank and fled t...
May 20, 2025 Image: Staff photo
Inflation rate edges down to 1.7% in April
Canada's inflation rate edged down to 1.7 per cent in April, according to Statistics Canada. The agency's monthly report said the slowdown was driven by lower energy prices year over year. Gasoline pr...
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Saint John Airport mourns loss of president, CEO
Sandy (Alexander) Ross, the president and CEO of the Saint John Airport, has died. Ross passed away on Monday after a brief illness, the airport announced Tuesday. "Sandy leaves behind a legacy of lea...
May 20, 2025 Sandy (Alexander) Ross, the president and CEO of the Saint John Airport, passed away on May 19, 2025, after a brief illness. Image: Submitted/Saint John Airport
Man arrested after Saint John armed robbery
Saint John police have arrested a 44-year-old man following an armed robbery at an uptown restaurant. Officers were called to the 30-block of Waterloo Street at around 6:15 p.m. Monday. "It was allege...
May 20, 2025 A Saint John Police Force car. Image: Brad Perry
Convicted robber wanted on Canada-wide warrant arrested
A convicted robber wanted on a Canada-wide warrant has been arrested, according to Saint John police. The 44-year-old man was accused of breaching the conditions of his statutory release. He allegedly...
May 20, 2025 The Saint John Police Force headquarters. Image: Brad Perry
Dieppe launches Frigo Med initiative
The City of Dieppe has launched a new initiative to help support emergency response. Frigo Med ensures critical medical details are available at a glance when needed most. The kit includes a medical i...
May 20, 2025 Image: Facebook/City of Dieppe
Fundy-St. Martins looks to annex part of Saint John
A small portion of Saint John may soon become part of the community of Fundy-St. Martins. The village is looking to annex just under five square kilometres of the eastern edge of the city. Andrew Fry,...
May 20, 2025 A map showing the area of Saint John that would become part of Fundy-St. Martins. Image: Submitted/Village of Fundy-St. Martins
N.B. coalition calls for pay transparency legislation
New Brunswick is being urged to follow the lead of other provinces and adopt pay transparency legislation. The call comes from a brand new campaign launched by the New Brunswick Coalition for Pay Equi...
May 20, 2025 epridnia / Depositphotos.com
Moncton Wildcats win Gilles-Courteau Trophy
The Moncton Wildcats are the 2025 QMJHL champions and have clinched the Gilles-Courteau Trophy. The Wildcats downed the host Rimouski Ocanic 3-2 in game six of the QMJHL final on Monday afternoon. Gab...
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