Author Archives: Brad Perry
2 arrested in southeastern N.B. armed robberies
Mounties have arrested two people as they investigate a series of armed robberies in southeastern New Brunswick. Insp. Jonathan White said the incidents happened in various locations, including Memram...
Jan 28, 2025 An RCMP cruiser. Image: Staff photo
New Court of King's Bench judge in N.B.
A new judge has been appointed to the Court of King's Bench in New Brunswick. Justice Maurice Richard will hear cases in the court's family division in Moncton. He replaces Justice Ivan Robichaud, who...
Jan 28, 2025 The Moncton Law Courts. Image: Staff photo
Free tax clinic program seeks volunteers, host organizations
You can volunteer to help Canadians with a modest income and a simple tax situation complete their tax returns for free. The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program was launched by the Canada Revenue A...
Jan 27, 2025 Image: Randy Thoms
Saint John police seize drugs, sawed-off shotgun
Saint John police have made two arrests following a two-month drug trafficking investigation. The two individuals were taken into custody without incident on Friday, according to police. Officers sear...
Jan 27, 2025 Saint John police say they seized drugs and weapons as part of a drug trafficking investigation that led to two arrests on Jan. 24, 2025. Image: Submitted/Saint John Police Force
New president and CEO of Atlantic Lottery
A former New Brunswick civil servant is the next president and CEO of Atlantic Lottery. Dallas McCready has served as the organization's chief strategy officer since 2022. McCready brings more than 20...
Jan 27, 2025 Dallas McCready is the president and CEO of Atlantic Lottery. Image: Submitted/Atlantic Lottery
Saint John police medical call pilot begins Saturday
Police officers in Saint John will be responding to fewer medical calls as part of a new pilot project that begins on Saturday. The one-year pilot will streamline medical call response with an aim of ...
Jan 27, 2025 The Saint John Police Force headquarters. Image: Brad Perry
Phase 2 of Reimagine Victoriaville project begins
Work to remove Victoriaville Mall and revitalize downtown Fort William will officially begin this spring. The City of Thunder Bay officially launched Phase 2 of the Reimagine Victoriaville project on ...
Jan 27, 2025 Phase 2 of the Reimagine Victoriaville project began on Jan. 27, 2025. Image: Submitted/City of Thunder Bay
Horizon Health sees 12% drop in surgical waitlists
Officials with the Horizon Health Network say they are seeing improvements when it comes to surgical waitlists and wait times. Amy McCavour and Dr. Trish Bryden, co-leads of surgical services, present...
Jan 27, 2025 National Cancer Institute / Unsplash
Input sought on Sussex flood diversion project
The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada is seeking comments on the proposed Sussex flood diversion project. Officials say the $38-million project aims to divert flood waters away from the downtown core...
Jan 27, 2025 A graphic outlining the proposed diversion channels (in yellow) and the impacts on water levels in five different locations. Image: Submitted
Planning committee approves tiny home development
Plans for an affordable housing project consisting of up to 75 homes in east Saint John are one step closer to reality. Members of the city's planning advisory committee unanimously approved the Sunny...
Jan 27, 2025 An overview of the Sunnyside Tiny Home Community being proposed in east Saint John. Image: Saint John council packet