Author Archives: Brad Perry
Saint John approves new paving timelines
Saint John drivers will soon see roads resurfaced much quicker once milling operations are completed. Council has approved adding paving timelines within the city's annual asphalt resurfacing contract...
Apr 15, 2025 The City of Saint John sign is pictured in this file photo. Image: Aaron Sousa
Federal support for businesses affected by U.S. tariffs
Federal officials have announced new support for Canadian businesses affected by U.S. tariffs. The government plans to provide temporary six-month tariff relief for U.S. imports used in Canadian manuf...
Apr 15, 2025 Jason Hafso / Unsplash
Provincial funding to help develop more student housing
Two universities are getting provincial help to develop long-term strategies for student housing. The University of New Brunswick and the Universit de Moncton will receive more than $1.1 million. "Wor...
Apr 15, 2025 The University of New Brunswick's Fredericton campus. Image: Submitted/University of New Brunswick
UPDATED: Local government byelection results
Two new mayors and seven municipal councillors have been elected in New Brunswick. Municipal byelections took place Monday for nine vacant positions within seven local governments. Jim Campbell was el...
Apr 14, 2025 Image: Submitted/Elections NB
CUPE NB names Iris Lloyd as next president
New Brunswick's largest union has elected a new president. Iris Lloyd will lead the Canadian Union of Public Employees in New Brunswick. Lloys had served as president of CUPE Local 1253 for the past s...
Apr 14, 2025 Iris Lloyd is the president of CUPE New Brunswick. Image: Submitted/CUPE New Brunswick
Fire damages Riverview cannabis store
An early morning fire has caused significant damage to a cannabis store in Riverview. Firefighters were called to The L'Nuk Lounge on Coverdale Road shortly after 5 a.m. Monday. Deputy Chief Geoff Fis...
Apr 14, 2025 Fire damaged The L'Nuk Lounge & Co. on Coverdale Road in Riverview on April 14, 2025. Image: Facebook/The L'Nuk Lounge & Co.
Candidate forums for upcoming federal election
You have a chance to hear from federal election candidates in Saint John and Charlotte County. The Human Development Council in Saint John is hosting a pair of candidate forums this week. "The forums ...
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3 charged in Saint John drug trafficking investigation
Three people are facing charges following a two-month drug trafficking investigation in Saint John. Investigators allege that an unlawfully at large federal inmate was living in a wooded area along wi...
Apr 14, 2025 The Saint John Police Force headquarters. Image: Brad Perry
New innovative space for babies at Moncton hospital
Babies born at The Moncton Hospital will soon be welcomed in a brand-new, innovative space. A new 27,000-square-foot obstetrics and newborn care unit will officially open later this spring. The projec...
Apr 14, 2025 A new obstetrics and newborn care unit is unveiled at The Moncton Hospital on April 11, 2025. Image: Submitted/Government of New Brunswick
Saint John awards contract for Main Street upgrades
Big changes will be coming to Main Street North and the Viaduct in Saint John over the coming months. Council has awarded a $3.4-million contract for the long-awaited Main Street active transportation...
Apr 14, 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