Author Archives: Brad Perry
UNB Women's Hockey Team Announces New Assistant Coach
A Rothesay native will have a new role behind the bench of the UNB REDS women's hockey team. Kyle MacDonald has been hired as a full-time assistant coach for the team's upcoming 2022-23 season. MacDon...
Aug 23, 2022 Goalie coach Kyle MacDonald, seen here working with skaters at a recent UNB REDS summer hockey camp, has been added as a full-time assistant to the coaching staff of the REDS’ women’s hockey team. Image: Andy Campbell/UNB Athletics
Fredericton Names New Police Chief
The deputy chief of the Fredericton Police Force has been promoted to the department's top job. Martin Gaudet will replace outgoing chief Roger Brown, who has been on the job for three years. Gaudet, ...
Aug 23, 2022 Martin Gaudet (right) began serving as chief of the Fredericton Police Force in August 2022. He poses for a photo with Fredericton Mayor Kate Rogers. Image: Submitted/City of Fredericton
UPDATED: Heritage Designation Removed From 'Brown House'
J.D. Irving, Ltd. (JDI) has been given the green light to tear down a dilapidated heritage building in uptown Saint John. The controversial move comes despite efforts by one city councillor to delay t...
Aug 23, 2022 The Brown House located at the corner of King Street East and Carmarthen Street in Saint John. Image: Brad Perry
Crosswalks Vandalized In Grand Bay-Westfield: Town
Two crosswalks in Grand Bay-Westfield have recently been vandalized with tire skid marks, according to the town. Officials with the town confirmed the vandalism in a news release issued on Monday morn...
Aug 22, 2022 A photo of the crosswalk in honour of Truth and Reconciliation on Woolastook Drive taken before town staff say it was vandalized with tire skid marks. Image: Town of Grand Bay-Westfield/submitted
Thunder Bay Man Among Three Charged With Drug Trafficking
Three people have been charged with drug trafficking after a weekend traffic stop in Sioux Lookout. In a news release, Ontario Provincial Police say officers stopped a vehicle around 1 p.m. on Saturda...
Aug 22, 2022 Acadia Broadcasting File Photo
Poilievre Talks Overseas Oil, LNG Exports
A Conservative leadership hopeful is vowing to end imports of overseas oil to Canada within five years. Pierre Poilievre made the commitment during a campaign stop in Saint John, N.B. on Monday aftern...
Aug 22, 2022 Conservative leadership hopeful Pierre Poilievre is joined by supporters during a campaign stop in Saint John, N.B., on Aug. 22, 2022. Image: Brad Perry
25 COVID Patients At TBRHSC
The Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre is out with an update on COVID-19 patients. As of Monday, the hospital is treating 25 patients who have tested positive, including four who are in an IC...
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New Guide Aims To Inform Electric Vehicle Shoppers
Canadians curious about purchasing an electric vehicle now have a new source of info to help. The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) recently launched a new interactive EV Buyer's Guide. Steve Olms...
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July Home Sales Below Average In Our Region
Home sales in Greater Saint John continue to moderate, according to the local real estate board. Figures provided by the Saint John Real Estate Board show there were 229 homes sold in July. That is 12...
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N.B. Finishes Canada Summer Games With 19 Medals
The 2022 Canada Summer Games in Niagara, Ont., have come to a close. Team New Brunswick wrapped up the two-week event with a total of 19 medals. Among them were four gold, six silver, and nine bronze ...
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