Author Archives: Brad Perry
Kennebecasis police force names next chief
The Kennebecasis Regional Police Force has named its next chief. Mike Young will take over the force's top role as of March 24. He will replace Steve Gourdeau, who is retiring after nearly 3.5 years a...
Mar 12, 2025 Mike Young is the chief of the Kennebecasis Regional Police Force. Image: Facebook/Kennebecasis Regional Police Force
Drop in border crossings amid Canada-U.S. trade war
The number of people crossing into Canada from the United States dropped dramatically in February. The new data from Statistics Canada comes amid ongoing trade and political tensions with the U.S. Can...
Mar 12, 2025 The border crossing between St. Stephen, N.B., and Calais, Maine. Image: Staff photo
Construction on new Saint John schools to start this summer
Construction on two new schools in Saint John will soon get underway, according to city staff. Chief Administrative Officer Brent McGovern provided an update at Monday night's council meeting. McGover...
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UNB Saint John looks for men's basketball national title
The UNB Saint John Seawolves begin their quest for the men's basketball national title on Wednesday. UNB Saint John is one of eight teams competing in the CCAA championship in Montreal. The Seawolves ...
Mar 11, 2025 The UNB Saint John Seawolves men's basketball team clinched its first ACAA championship title on March 2, 2025. Image: Kevin Barrett Photography
Fire damages vacant Thunder Bay building
Fire officials say no injuries have been reported after a fire at a vacant building in Thunder Bay. Thunder Bay Fire Rescue responded to the 200 block of South Franklin Street around 9:20 a.m. Tuesday...
Mar 11, 2025 Thunder Bay Fire Rescue Trucks - (CJ Goater/Acadia Broadcasting)
Street closures, transit changes in uptown Saint John
You will want to plan ahead if you are heading to uptown Saint John over the next three days. Sections of two major streets through the uptown core will be closed from Wednesday to Friday. City offici...
Mar 11, 2025 Pete Alexopoulos / Unsplash
Travel trailer stolen in Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay police are looking for help to find a stolen travel trailer from a local business. The travel trailer was reported stolen from the 3000 block of Arthur Street West. Police said the theft i...
Mar 11, 2025 Thunder Bay Police logo on the side of a police vehicle - (File Photo)
Thunder Bay police warn of extortion scam
An extortion scam targeting residents in Thunder Bay has police issuing a warning. Police said they have received multiple reports of people receiving threatening messages. They are told that explicit...
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Long-time Sussex CAO set to retire
The long-time chief administrative officer for the Town of Sussex is preparing for his retirement. Scott Hatcher will wrap up a 33-year career in municipal governance at the end of March. Hatcher has ...
Mar 11, 2025 Scott Hatcher is the CAO of the Town of Sussex. Image: Town of Sussex
Flair's Saint John-to-Toronto route returns earlier this year
Flair Airlines is gearing up for the return of its flights between Saint John and Toronto Pearson. The ultra-low cost carrier is scheduled to launch its 2025 seasonal route on April 25. Officials at t...
Mar 10, 2025 A Flair Airlines plane at the Saint John Airport. Image: Submitted/Saint John Airport