Author Archives: Brad Perry
Saint John police explain process for emergency alerts
Saint John police are facing criticism for how long it took to issue an emergency alert about a potential armed person in Rockwood Park. Police responded to a call of shots fired in the area of Mabee ...
May 08, 2025 A Saint John Police Force car. Image: Brad Perry
Break at the fuel pumps expected in N.B.
Expect a break at the fuel pumps heading into the Mother's Day weekend, according to an industry source. Gasoline prices are expected to fall by around half a cent when prices are reset on Thursday ni...
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Robert Prevost named first American pope in history
History has been made with the election of the 267th pope. Robert Prevost is the first American pontiff in history. The Chicago native will be known as Pope Leo XIV. Prevost was selected on Wednesday ...
May 08, 2025 Robert Prevost, known as Pope Leo XIV, is the first American pontiff in history. Image: C-SPAN video capture
Saint John considers allowing ATVs on some roadways
Saint John council is seeking your input on whether to allow all-terrain vehicles on city roadways. The Lorneville Trail Riders Club 57 wants permission to drive ATVs on sections of three roads. It in...
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UPDATE: Police cancel emergency alert after Saint John shooting
A man is in critical condition in hospital and a woman is in custody following a shooting that led to an emergency alert in Saint John. Police said they responded to a call of shots fired in the area ...
May 07, 2025 The Saint John Police Force headquarters. Image: Brad Perry
No new pope elected on 1st day of conclave
Cardinals have failed to pick a new pope on the first day of the conclave. More than 130 voting cardinals are casting ballots for the next pontiff. A cardinal needs to receive more than two-thirds maj...
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N.B. unveils new local governance funding model
New Brunswick is proposing a new funding model for local governments throughout the province. In April, the province said local governments would get $138 million next year, up $63 million from this y...
May 07, 2025 The New Brunswick legislature in Fredericton. Image: Brad Perry
No mystery brain disease in N.B., study suggests
A scientific review has found no evidence of a mystery neurological disease in New Brunswick. The study was published Wednesday by the Journal of the American Medical Association, also known as JAMA. ...
May 07, 2025 The Moncton Hospital. Image: Submitted/Horizon Health Network
Erminie Cohen Compassion Award recipient announced
A New Brunswicker is being recognized for her contributions to the welfare and well-being of children, youth and families. Zoe Bourgeois is the recipient of the 2025 Erminie Cohen Compassion Award fro...
May 07, 2025 Image: Facebook/New Brunswick Adoption Foundation
Change of command ceremony for N.B. RCMP commanding officer
Assistant Commissioner Matco Sirotic has officially been welcomed as the 32nd commanding officer of the New Brunswick RCMP. A change of command ceremony took place at the 5th Canadian Division Support...
May 07, 2025 Assistant Commissioner Matco Sirotic (left) and RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme. Image: Submitted/New Brunswick RCMP