Author Archives: Brad Perry
4 N.B. students to receive Loran Award
Hard work has paid off for several community-engaged high school students from New Brunswick. A total of 36 Canadian students have been selected to receive the Loran Award for 2025, officials announce...
Mar 27, 2025 Sarah Watson (left) and Carly Akoto are among four New Brunswickers selected to receive the 2025 Loran Award. Images: Submitted
U.S. announces 25% tariff on automobile imports
The United States will impose a 25 per cent tariff on all automobile imports as of April 2. President Donald Trump signed an executive order in the Oval Office on Wednesday afternoon. Trump said the t...
Mar 26, 2025 U.S. President Donald Trump. Image: C-SPAN video capture
N.B. Mennonite gathering source of Ontario measles outbreak
A large measles outbreak in Ontario has been linked back to a Mennonite religious gathering in New Brunswick. The new details were contained in a letter sent to Ontario's medical officers of health by...
Mar 26, 2025 CDC / Unsplash
Province committed to Simms Corner improvements
Planning and pre-design work are underway to look at improving a troublesome west Saint John intersection. Simms Corner is described as a "critical component" that helps support and advance the region...
Mar 26, 2025 The Simms Corner intersection on Saint John's west side. Image: ©2025 Google
Soccer field at Hampton school vandalized: RCMP
Mounties are investigating after a soccer field at a Hampton school was significantly damaged over the weekend. Investigators say a vehicle drove onto the field at the Elizabeth Avenue school around 1...
Mar 26, 2025 Image: Facebook/Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Port Saint John welcomes largest container ship in its history
Port Saint John has welcomed the largest container ship in its history. The Santa Rosa, operated by Hamburg Sd, officially docked Monday night. It marks another milestone for the port as it continues ...
Mar 26, 2025 The Santa Rosa pictured at Port Saint John on Mar. 25, 2025. Image: Brad Perry
N.S. premier sees bump in approval rating
Our province's response to the trade war with the United States appears to be resonating with Nova Scotians. Premier Tim Houston has seen his approval rating climb to 59 per cent, according to an Angu...
Mar 26, 2025 Premier Tim Houston speaks to reporters at One Government Place in Halifax (Jacob Moore/Acadia Broadcasting)
N.B. premier sees bump in approval rating
Our province's response to the trade war with the United States appears to be resonating with New Brunswickers. Premier Susan Holt has seen her approval rating climb to 60 per cent, according to an An...
Mar 26, 2025 New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt speaks with reporters on March 20, 2025. Image: Government of New Brunswick YouTube video capture
Point Lepreau back on the power grid
The Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station came back online Monday, according to NB Power. It was taken offline on March 17 due to what the utility described as an issue with a cooling fan. "With th...
Mar 25, 2025 The Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station can be seen in the background. Image: Submitted/NB Power
Winter has been a 'challenging' one in Saint John: city staff
Saint John city staff admit it has been challenging to clean up sidewalks after storms this winter. The city's public works director delivered a presentation to council during Monday night's meeting. ...
Mar 25, 2025 A snow-covered street in Saint John on Jan. 20, 2025. Image: Brad Perry