Author Archives: Brad Perry
Booster Doses For Children Five And Older
More New Brunswickers are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster. On Wednesday, the province announced that first booster doses are available for children aged five to 11. Five months must...
Sep 08, 2022
Gas, Diesel Prices Plummet In N.B.
Gas prices hit another six-month low in New Brunswick on Thursday. Regular self-serve is now selling for a maximum price of $1.61 per litre. That is a drop of 7.8 cents after the weekly setting by the...
Sep 08, 2022
New Sitcom Set In N.B. To Be Released Next Year
A British comedian is forced to give up his successful career and move to small-town New Brunswick because of a Brexit scandal. That is the premise of a new television sitcom called NBrexit, which was...
Sep 07, 2022 The cast and crew of a new sitcom called NBrexit set to be released in early 2023. Image: Mathieu Savidant
COVID Hospitalizations Continue To Increase: Public Health
Another week-over-week increase in the number of people admitted to hospital in New Brunswick as a result of COVID-19. The province's weekly COVID report shows 35 hospital admissions for the week endi...
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Bank Of Canada Hikes Key Interest Rate
The Bank of Canada raised its key interest rate on Wednesday for the fifth time and hinted at more increases in the coming months. The overnight rate now stands at 3.25 per cent, an increase of three-...
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Sussex Mayor Disappointed, Concerned By Overnight ER Closures
There is concern in the Sussex area after news the town's emergency department will be closed overnight until further notice. Starting Sept. 12, the ER at the Sussex Health Centre will close nightly a...
Sep 07, 2022 Marc Thorne is the mayor of Sussex. Image: Town of Sussex/submitted
City Aims To Reduce Homeless Population Before Winter
A rising number of people experiencing homelessness has Saint John councillors concerned, particularly with the winter months quickly approaching. Council unanimously passed a motion Tuesday night ask...
Sep 07, 2022 The exterior of Saint John City Hall is pictured in this file photo. Image: staff photo
Fredericton Condo Complex Evacuated Due To Burst Pipe
A 20-unit condominium complex in Fredericton had to be evacuated on Tuesday after a burst pipe compromised its electrical and safety systems. The water leak began shortly after noon Tuesday in the com...
Sep 07, 2022 Canadian Red Cross logo. Image: submitted
Arrest Made In Quispamsis Home Invasion: Police
Police say an arrest has been made following a home invasion in Quispamsis last week. Kennebecasis Regional Police Force (KRPF) officers were called to a Gondola Point Road home early Thursday. No inj...
Sep 07, 2022 A Kennebecasis Regional Police Force cruiser. Image: Staff photo
Hearings On Proposed Federal Electoral Boundary Changes
New Brunswickers with thoughts on the province's new federal electoral map now have the chance to share them. A series of eight public hearings taking place throughout the province will begin Wednesda...
Sep 06, 2022 A map outlining the proposed revisions to electoral boundaries in the Saint John area. Image: Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission