Author Archives: Brad Perry
Conservatives select Andrew Scheer as interim Opposition leader
Former Conservative leader Andrew Scheer will lead the party in Parliament for the time being. Scheer was chosen as the interim Opposition leader by party caucus members on Tuesday. The role was neede...
May 06, 2025 The Conservatives have selected Andrew Scheer as their interim Opposition leader. Image: Facebook/Andrew Scheer
Plans to turn former Saint John church into housing
A former church in the north end of Saint John could soon have a new purpose. Plans are in the works to turn the building at 6 Douglas Avenue into a residential development. A rezoning application bef...
May 06, 2025 A rendering of the church redevelopment project proposed on Douglas Avenue in Saint John. Image: Saint John council agenda
N.B. plans to freeze property assessments in 2026
Around 430,000 property owners could see their assessment values stay the same next year. The New Brunswick government tabled legislation Tuesday for a one-year assessment freeze. It comes as the Holt...
May 06, 2025 The New Brunswick legislature in Fredericton. Image: Brad Perry
Saint John police seek input on strategic plan
The Saint John Police Force is seeking input from the public on a new strategic plan. Sgt. Matthew Weir said the document is an essential planning tool for the organization. "It helps us prioritize ou...
May 05, 2025 The Saint John Police Force headquarters. Image: Brad Perry
Work begins on Main Street upgrades in Saint John
Expect delays when travelling between the north end and the uptown areas of Saint John over the coming weeks. Work on the long-awaited active transportation improvements along Main Street begins on Mo...
May 05, 2025 Main Street North and the Viaduct will be reduced from six vehicle lanes to four as part of the Main Street active transportation upgrades. Image: Submitted
Dawn Arnold to serve as independent senator
New Brunswick's newest senator will sit as an independent in the upper chamber. Dawn Arnold said she has decided to be part of the Independent Senators Group. "Their commitment to research and informe...
May 02, 2025 Dawn Arnold. Image: Staff photo
N.B. hands out 2025 Export Awards
New Brunswick's top-performing exporters have been recognized in the provincial capital. Opportunities NB hosted the 57th annual Export Awards in Fredericton on Thursday night. Winners for the eight a...
May 02, 2025 From left: Bruce Gourley, CEO of GAP Professional Products; Bryana Ganong, CEO of Ganong Bros.; Nick Ganong, chief operating officer of Ganong Bros.; Nathalie Kubrick, executive vice-president of operations, Organigram Global; Luke Randall, minister responsible for Opportunities NB; Amir Akbari, CEO of Anessa Biogas Software; Laura Forbes, CEO of Andermatt Canada; Benoit LeVasseur, sales and marketing director of Clair Industrial Development Corporation (Waska); and Hugh Hawley, senior vice-president of McDonough Manufacturing Co. Image: Submitted/Government of New Brunswick
N.B. premier sends letter outlining priorities to PM
New Brunswick's premier says she is looking forward to working with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Susan Holt said Carney has expressed a desire to understand New Brunswick and what makes us unique. Duri...
May 01, 2025 Premier Susan Holt speaks with reporters on May 1, 2025. Image: Government of New Brunswick YouTube video capture
2 men killed in Coles Island crash
Two men have died after their vehicle left the road and struck several trees in Coles Island. Mounties said they responded to the scene on Route 2 around 1:20 a.m. Thursday. Investigators believe the ...
May 01, 2025 Image: Facebook/Royal Canadian Mounted Police
NBCC cuts positions amid declining international enrolment
New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) has been forced to cut more than 60 positions. The college has also paused or cancelled several programs across the province. President and CEO Mary Butler said ...
May 01, 2025 The NBCC Saint John campus on Grandview Avenue in Saint John. Image: NBCC