Author Archives: Brad Perry
Search on for new Saint John deputy police chief
The Saint John Police Force is once again searching for a new deputy chief. Honey Dwyer retired in August, a spokesperson confirmed to our newsroom. Dwyer, who was sworn in as deputy chief in July 202...
Jan 24, 2025 Honey Dwyer receives her badge from Chief Robert Bruce after being sworn in as Saint John's deputy police chief on July 18, 2022. Image: Submitted/Saint John Police Force
Saint John seeks feedback on south-central peninsula parking
What are your thoughts on the parking situation in the uptown area of Saint John? The city is seeking feedback as it reviews parking throughout the south-central peninsula. It has hired consulting fir...
Jan 24, 2025 A parking meter in uptown Saint John. Image: Staff photo
Pilot project aims to free up much-needed hospital beds
Around 35 per cent of Horizon Health hospital beds continue to be occupied by alternate level of care (ALC) patients, according to its president and CEO. Margaret Melanson said the regional health aut...
Jan 24, 2025 Margaret Melanson is the president and CEO of the Horizon Health Network. Image: Brad Perry
Donnie Snook will remain in community correctional facility after his release
A former Saint John councillor and youth minister convicted of child sex-related offences will have to stay in a community correctional centre after his statutory release date. Donnie Snook is serving...
Jan 23, 2025 Donnie Snook, a former Saint John councillor and youth minister, was sentenced to 18 years in prison in 2013 after pleading guilty to 46 child exploitation-related charges.
Newfoundland Regiment unveiled as newest QMJHL team
The Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League's newest franchise will be known as the Newfoundland Regiment. Officials with the team unveiled the name and logo during a news conference in St. John's on Th...
Jan 23, 2025 The logo for the Newfoundland Regiment hockey team. Image: Submitted/Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
Fuel prices expected to rise again in N.B.
There will be no relief at the fuel pumps this week in New Brunswick, according to an industry source. Regular gasoline prices are expected to rise by around two cents per litre on Thursday night. Thi...
Jan 23, 2025 HayDmitriy / Depositphotos.com
UPDATED: Saint John community leader remembered
A Saint John community leader is being remembered as an unwavering advocate with a passion for helping others. Laurie Flood passed away over the weekend at the age of 63, according to her obituary. Fl...
Jan 22, 2025 Laurie Flood passed away on Jan. 18, 2025. Image: Submitted
'Internal business directory' accessed during cyber incident: NB Liquor
NB Liquor says an internal business directory was accessed during a recent cyber incident that forced the corporation to shut down its systems. Lori Stickles, CEO of the Crown corporation, said Wednes...
Jan 22, 2025 Image: Facebook/Alcool NB Liquor
New Brunswick's newest lieutenant-governor sworn in
New Brunswick's 33rd lieutenant-governor has officially been sworn in. An installation ceremony for Louise Imbeault was held Wednesday afternoon. The journalist and women's rights advocate was appoint...
Jan 22, 2025 Louise Imbeault. Image: l'Université de Moncton
2nd person charged in Chipman double homicide
A second person has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with a double homicide in Chipman. Police received a report of a vehicle on fire with two people inside off Midland Road around ...
Jan 22, 2025 Image: Staff photo