Author Archives: Brad Perry
N.B. receiving $133M to improve French education
New Brunswick is getting more than $133 million to help improve French education in the province. The province has signed a four-year bilateral agreement with the federal government, officials announc...
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Saint John councillor wants to dissolve police commission
Saint John's police commission could be dissolved if a city councillor has his way. Gerry Lowe says the force should be a city department, with the chief reporting to the CAO. Lowe introduced a "notic...
Sep 11, 2025 The exterior of Saint John City Hall is pictured in this file photo. Image: staff photo
No charges after man dies following Shediac arrest
No charges will be laid after a man died following an arrest in Shediac more than a year ago. The Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) released its final report into the incident on Thursday. RCMP of...
Sep 11, 2025 Image: Facebook/Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Fredericton police investigate homicide
A sudden death in Fredericton is being treated as a homicide by police. Fredericton police were called to a downtown residence on Sunday afternoon. "In light of new information, police are now investi...
Sep 11, 2025 The Fredericton Police Force headquarters. Image: Brad Perry
Ontario college support staff officially on strike
More than 10,000 full-time support staff at Ontario's 24 publicly-funded colleges are now on strike. This comes after the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) and the College Employer Counci...
Sep 11, 2025 Members of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union picket at an entrance to Confederation College
What can we expect weather-wise this fall?
If you like warmer weather, you could be in luck over the coming weeks. The Weather Network released its fall forecast for Ontario on Wednesday. "As a whole, widespread above-normal temperatures as we...
Sep 10, 2025 The fall 2025 precipitation forecast from The Weather Network. Image: Submitted
What can we expect weather-wise this fall?
If you like warmer weather, you could be in luck over the coming weeks. The Weather Network released its fall forecast for the Maritimes on Wednesday. Meteorologist Rhythm Reet said temperatures are e...
Sep 10, 2025 The fall 2025 precipitation forecast from The Weather Network. Image: Submitted
Registration open for Greater Moncton Santa Claus Parade
Here is a sure sign that the holiday season is fast approaching. Registrations are now open for the Greater Moncton Santa Claus Parade. "We had the first three or four come through yesterday," Robert ...
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Registration open for Saint John Santa Claus Parade
We are now just over two months away from the 72nd Saint John Santa Claus Parade. Registration for the annual holiday tradition is now open until noon on Oct. 31. Organizers said there is a new route ...
Sep 10, 2025 GeneGlavitsky / Depositphotos.com
Some Saint John Transit prices going up
Some Saint John Transit users will soon be paying more to ride the bus. Multi-ride passes are set to increase by an average of 1.5 per cent. Price increases will range from 40 cents for senior and stu...
Sep 10, 2025 One of the buses in the Saint John Transit fleet. Image: staff photo