Author Archives: Brad Perry

E-copies of licences now accepted by conservation officers
Hunters and fishers can now present electronic copies of their licences to conservation officers. The Department of Natural Resources says this follows a recent policy change to the Fish and Wildlife ...
Brad Perry May 12, 2025 Person holding a fishing rod, undated. Supplied photo courtesy Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

Saint John industrial park expansion returns to council
Another public hearing will be held on Monday for a proposed expansion of the Spruce Lake Industrial Park in Saint John. It is described as a once-in-a-generation opportunity by city officials, but ma...
Brad Perry May 12, 2025 Saint John is considering expanding the Spruce Lake Industrial Park on the city's west side. Image: City of Saint John

Movie tariffs would impact N.B., says premier
There are growing concerns about how movie tariffs could impact the entertainment industry. U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to impose a 100 per cent tariff on foreign movies. It would have ...
Brad Perry May 09, 2025 Premier Susan Holt speaks with reporters on May 1, 2025. Image: Government of New Brunswick YouTube video capture

New cabinet to be sworn in Tuesday morning
We will find out who will be part of Prime Minister Mark Carney's cabinet next week. A swearing-in ceremony will take place at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on Tuesday morning. It comes just over two weeks af...
Brad Perry May 09, 2025 Prime Minister Mark Carney in Washington, D.C.. Image: CPAC video capture

Saint John apartment owners must register for recycling
Owners of Saint John apartment buildings with more than four units must now register for on-site recycling. A bylaw that made its way through Common Council received its third and final reading during...
Brad Perry May 09, 2025 Image: Brad Perry

Jeff Hansen leaving Sea Dogs' coaching staff
The Saint John Sea Dogs are losing their associate coach, the team announced Friday. Jeff Hansen is returning to Calgary to pursue other opportunities, according to a news release. He will be the head...
Brad Perry May 09, 2025 Jeff Hansen is stepping down as associate coach of the Saint John Sea Dogs. Image: Submitted/Saint John Sea Dogs

Acadia Broadcasting journalists nominated for Atlantic Journalism Awards
Two Acadia Broadcasting journalists are among the finalists for the 2025 Atlantic Journalism Awards. New Brunswick anchor Tara Clow and Nova Scotia anchor Caitlin Snow are up for awards on the radio n...
Brad Perry May 09, 2025 Image: Staff photo

River Watch ends without significant flooding
New Brunswick has dodged another bullet this year when it comes to spring flooding. The province's River Watch program ended Thursday after two months in operation. It provides info on the status of r...
Brad Perry May 09, 2025 Scazon / CC

N.B. continues investigation into mystery brain disease
New Brunswick Public Health is continuing its investigation into a mystery neurological disease, despite an independent scientific review finding no evidence of any such illness. "We need to work with...
Brad Perry May 08, 2025 The Moncton Hospital. Image: Submitted/Horizon Health Network

Saint John warns of parking text message scam
Saint John residents are being warned about another text message scam making the rounds. People are being sent texts saying they must pay an overdue parking ticket by clicking a link. City officials s...
Brad Perry May 08, 2025 ifeelstock / Depositphotos.com
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