Author Archives: Brad Perry
Trail closures at Mill Creek Nature Park
A heads up if you are planning on heading to the Mill Creek Nature Park in Riverview this week. There will be closures as crews begin tree clearing ahead of a stormwater management project. The detent...
Mar 24, 2025 A trail at the Mill Creek Nature Park in Riverview. Image: Tara Clow
Spring storm could bring heavy snow to southern N.B.
Spring may have officially arrived last week, but you will want to keep your shovel and snow brush handy. Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for south-central areas of New Brunswick, inc...
Mar 24, 2025 A snow plow operator works to keep Saint John streets clear during a storm on Feb. 2, 2021. Image: Brad Perry
N.B. communities starting to see tariff impacts
The ongoing trade war is starting to have impacts on communities across Canada, including here in New Brunswick. One of the province's growth agencies said that uncertainty surrounding tariffs is alre...
Mar 21, 2025 The City of Saint John sign is pictured in this file photo. Image: Aaron Sousa
PM Carney scraps proposed capital gains tax hike
A controversial Liberal plan to hike the capital gains tax is no longer going ahead. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Friday he is cancelling the proposed changes. Carney committed to scrapping th...
Mar 21, 2025 Karl Baron / CC
N.B. premier pitches Atlantic Canadian 'free-trade zone'
New Brunswick's premier says she would like to see a "free-trade zone" among Atlantic provinces. Susan Holt said the idea was first raised during the last meeting of Atlantic Canadian premiers. "I'm c...
Mar 21, 2025 New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt speaks with reporters on March 20, 2025. Image: Government of New Brunswick YouTube video capture
UNB adding 115 seats to education programs
The University of New Brunswick is adding seats to its education programs to meet the growing demand for teachers. A total of 55 seats will be added to its 10-month Bachelor of Education program. That...
Mar 21, 2025 The University of New Brunswick's Fredericton campus. Image: Submitted/University of New Brunswick
Missing Elsipogtog First Nation man found dead
Mounties say a man reported missing from Elsipogtog First Nation has been found dead. RCMP say the 52-year-old was last seen in the community more than a month ago, on Feb. 13. He was reported missing...
Mar 21, 2025 Image: Staff photo
Ongoing police investigation in Dryden
There is an increased police presence on Government Road in Dryden at this hour. Ontario Provincial Police say it is due to an ongoing investigation. "Please avoid the area," police said in a social m...
Mar 21, 2025 OPP police vehicle parked on street, undated
Saint John police launch Quick Reaction Team
A new initiative aims to increase police visibility and enforcement activity in uptown Saint John. Four officers from the Saint John Police Force now make up the force's Quick Reaction Team. Chief Rob...
Mar 21, 2025 Members of the Saint John Police Force's Quick Reaction Time. From left: Constables Phil Maher, Guillaume Lalonde, Ryan Wilson and Michelle Bowes.
Gas prices up, diesel down in N.B.
Some drivers are paying more for fuel on Friday, while others are getting a small break. Regular self-serve prices increased by two cents overnight to a new maximum of $1.60 per litre. The most you wi...
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