Author Archives: Brad Perry
P.E.I. Premier Dennis King announces resignation
The premier of Prince Edward Island is stepping down. Dennis King made the announcement on Thursday afternoon. "It's news that I believe is in the best interest of the government, the best interest of...
Feb 20, 2025 Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King announced his resignation on Feb. 20, 2025. Image: CPAC video capture
Break expected at N.B. fuel pumps
It looks like New Brunswickers will see a small break at the fuel pumps this week, according to an industry source. Maximum prices for regular gasoline and diesel are both expected to fall by just und...
Feb 20, 2025 engin akyurt / Unsplash
Saint John council approves outdoor fire bylaw
Saint John is no longer the only major New Brunswick city without an outdoor fire bylaw. A bylaw to regulate outside burning within city limits was approved by council on Feb. 10. Fire Chief Rob Nicho...
Feb 20, 2025 Meisterphotos / Depositphotos.com
Fourth N.B. poverty reduction plan unveiled
The Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation has released its fourth poverty reduction plan. Officials gathered in Campbellton on Wednesday to unveil the new five-year roadmap for addressing poverty....
Feb 20, 2025 Scazon / CC
UPDATE: Highway 11 reopened between Nipigon and Longlac
The portion of Highway 11 northeast of Thunder Bay that was previously shut down due to a collision has now been cleared. The road closure affected the area between Highway 17 in Nipigon and Longlac C...
Feb 20, 2025 Pete Alexopoulos / Unsplash
St. Stephen boil order could be lifted Friday
An end could be in sight to a nearly two-week boil water order affecting the Municipal District of St. Stephen. The order went into effect on Saturday, Feb. 8 following a pump failure at the Maxwell C...
Feb 19, 2025 Andres Siimon / Unsplash
No-parking for snow clearing on several Saint John streets
No parking will be allowed on several Saint John streets throughout the day on Thursday. City officials said the temporary parking restrictions, which run from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., are necessary to compl...
Feb 19, 2025 An icy sidewalk in uptown Saint John on Feb. 18, 2025. Image: Brad Perry
Ottawa accepts N.B. proposal for housing HST rebate
Ottawa has signed off on a New Brunswick initiative aimed at creating more affordable housing. The province plans to rebate the 10 per cent provincial portion of the HST off eligible multi-unit builds...
Feb 19, 2025 Josh Olalde / Unsplash
Saint John to host AUS swimming championships
Saint John will host some of Atlantic Canada's top university swimmers this weekend. The Atlantic University Sport champsionhips return to the Canada Games Aquatic Centre. It is the first time Saint J...
Feb 19, 2025 The Canada Games Aquatic Centre in Saint John. Image: Tara Clow
Sussex Mountie charged with distributing intimate images
A year-long investigation has led to charges against a member of the Sussex RCMP. Const. Jonathan Murphy is charged with distributing intimate images without consent and breach of trust by a public of...
Feb 19, 2025 Image: Facebook/Royal Canadian Mounted Police