Author Archives: Brad Perry

Gas, diesel prices will see big drop Monday night
Gasoline and diesel prices will drop dramatically across New Brunswick on Monday night. The carbon price paid by consumers will be set at zero as of Tuesday, April 1. It was a move announced by the Li...
Brad Perry Mar 31, 2025 engin akyurt / Unsplash

St. Stephen approves incentives for doctors, nurse practitioners
St. Stephen council has approved incentive packages for certain health-care professionals who provide service commitments to the community. The Medical Professional Recruitment Policy was passed durin...
Brad Perry Mar 28, 2025 The Charlotte County Hospital in St. Stephen. Image: Submitted

Saint John police see rise in tool thefts
Saint John police are reporting an increase in calls regarding tool thefts throughout the city. Police said tools are often targeted in break-ins, as well as thefts from vehicles and construction site...
Brad Perry Mar 28, 2025 The Saint John Police Force headquarters. Image: Brad Perry

More hospital patients awaiting placement elsewhere
Nearly 600 Horizon Health Network hospital beds continue to be occupied by alternate level of care (ALC) patients. And new numbers released by the regional health authority show those patients are cos...
Brad Perry Mar 27, 2025 The Saint John Regional Hospital. Image: Brad Perry

Fuel prices expected to climb this week
New Brunswickers will be paying more at the fuel pumps on Friday, according to an industry source. The maximum price for regular self-serve is expected to climb by four cents per litre on Thursday nig...
Brad Perry Mar 27, 2025 HayDmitriy / Depositphotos.com

N.B. premier hopeful incoming tariffs will be lower than expected
New Brunswick's premier says uncertainty remains ahead of the expected April 2 tariff announcement by the U.S. president. However, Susan Holt said she is optimistic that Canada will not face a 25 per ...
Brad Perry Mar 27, 2025 New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt speaks with reporters on March 20, 2025. Image: Government of New Brunswick YouTube video capture

Attempted murder in Elsipogtog First Nation
An Elsipogtog First Nation woman has been charged with attempted murder after what police describe as a violent assault in the community. RCMP received a report of a woman being treated by paramedics ...
Brad Perry Mar 27, 2025 Image: Staff photo

Harbour Bridge lane closures begin Monday
A sure sign that spring has arrived - construction on Saint John's Harbour Bridge returns on Monday. The work and closures are part of a multi-year rehabilitation project that began back in 2021. Both...
Brad Perry Mar 27, 2025 Harbour Bridge in Saint John. Image: Brad Perry

Have your say on St. Stephen draft municipal plan
St. Stephen residents now have a chance to comment on the community's proposed municipal plan. The draft document was presented during the March regular council meeting on Wednesday evening. Alex Hend...
Brad Perry Mar 27, 2025 Alex Henderson is the planning director for the Southwest New Brunswick Service Commission. Image: CHCO-TV YouTube video capture

Pascan-Porter partnership aims to improve air travel
A new partnership between two airlines means more connectivity for the Saint John Airport. Regional airline Pascan Aviation has launched a new interline partnership with Porter Airlines. It means you ...
Brad Perry Mar 27, 2025 A Pascan Aviation plane arrives in Saint John on Sept. 9, 2024. Image: Brad Perry
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