Author Archives: Brad Perry
Gas Caps Missing From Vehicles Along Douglas Avenue
It seems someone may have been trying to siphon gas from vehicles parked along Douglas Avenue in Saint John. Several homeowners living along the busy street woke up Wednesday to find the gas caps miss...
Aug 03, 2022 A Saint John Police Force vehicle sits in front of police headquarters at One Peel Plaza. Image: Brad Perry
History-Making, All-Women Racing Yacht Comes To Saint John To Mentor Young Girls
Johanne McInnis, a Saint John woman, has spent more than 20 years mentoring in different communities. "I think my purpose is ... to pass on that knowledge and ensure that they understand that it's a b...
Aug 03, 2022 Johanne McInnis. Image: submitted
Sephora To Open In Saint John Next Week
We now know when the new Sephora location in east Saint John will open its doors to the public. A grand opening for the McAllister Place store will take place on Aug. 12, the company announced Tuesday...
Aug 03, 2022 Image: McAllister Place Facebook page
Construction Flagger Struck By Vehicle
A construction flagger suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Frederiction. Police say it happened in a construction zone on Beaverbrook Street just before 8 a.m. Tuesday. Sonya ...
Aug 02, 2022 The Fredericton Police Force headquarters. Image: Brad Perry
UNB Seeks Participants For Type 2 Diabetes Project
A project that helps New Brunswickers manage their diabetes is seeking more participants. The Band-Frail program is for people aged 65 and over who are living with Type 2 diabetes. It is being led by ...
Aug 02, 2022 Dr. Martin Sénéchal by Rob Blanchard/UNB
Foghorn Brewing Company Collaborates On Beer To Honour Women Who Sail
Foghorn Brewing Company has collaborated with "Women on the Water Saint John" to create a beer that honours women who sail in the area. Called "She Sails," the beer is being launched around the same t...
Aug 02, 2022 Image: Foghorn Brewing Co.
Order Of New Brunswick Recipients Announced
Ten more New Brunswickers have been named to the Order of New Brunswick. The 2022 recipients were announced Monday during New Brunswick Day celebrations in Fredericton. Established in 2000, the order ...
Aug 02, 2022 Order of New Brunswick medal. Image: Submitted/Government of New Brunswick
Six People Displaced By Weekend Fire
Six people have been displaced after a fire in Saint John's north end over the long weekend. Emergency crews were called to Bryden Street around 2 p.m. Sunday, according to the Canadian Red Cross. The...
Aug 01, 2022 Ian Carroll / CC
N.B. Recognizing Emancipation Day For The First Time
Emancipation Day will be officially recognized for the first time in New Brunswick on Monday. Provincial MLAs unanimously passed a motion in June to recognize Aug. 1 as Emancipation Day. "This is a hi...
Jul 31, 2022 The New Brunswick legislature in Fredericton. Image: Brad Perry
Saint John Pride Week Begins Aug. 2
Saint John Pride volunteers are gearing up for this year's Pride Week, which runs from Aug. 2 to 7. The events begin on Tuesday with flag raisings at Saint John City Hall and HMCS Brunswicker. Allie M...
Jul 29, 2022 Sophie Emeny / Unsplash