Author Archives: Brad Perry
3 arrested after break-in at NB Power property
Three people are facing charges after police say an NB Power property was broke into in Sussex. RCMP officers responded to a break and enter in progress at the property shortly before 2 a.m. Tuesday. ...
Jan 17, 2025 An RCMP cruiser. Image: Staff photo
Saint John sees nearly 4% population growth
Saint John's population has reached its highest level in around 40 years, according to the city. New population estimates from Statistics Canada showed 78,165 people living in Saint John as of July 1,...
Jan 17, 2025 The City of Saint John sign is pictured in this file photo. Image: Aaron Sousa
Transit service being reinstated in uptown Saint John
Transit service in uptown Saint John is being reinstated after months of construction. Saint John Transit said service will resume on King Street and King's Square North on Monday. Stops at King's Squ...
Jan 17, 2025 One of the buses in the Saint John Transit fleet. Image: staff photo
St. Stephen considers tourism accommodation levy
St. Stephen council is looking at implementing a tourism accommodation levy in the town. A draft bylaw was presented during January's committee of the whole meeting on Wednesday. The proposed levy is ...
Jan 17, 2025 St. Stephen councillors during a committee of the whole meeting on Jan. 15, 2025. Image: YouTube video capture
2 injured after vehicle strikes Moncton restaurant
Two people suffered minor injuries after a vehicle crashed into the side of a restaurant in Moncton, according to fire officials. Police, firefighters and paramedics were called to Deluxe French Fries...
Jan 16, 2025 A vehicle crashed into the side of Deluxe French Fries on Mountain Road in Moncton on Jan. 16, 2025. Image: Submitted/Wade Perry
UPDATE: 3 pets die in Grand Bay-Westfield house fire
Fire officials say three pets have died after a noon hour house fire in Grand Bay-Westfield. Crews were called to Nelson Street near Inglewood Drive at around 12:20 p.m. Thursday. The first crews on t...
Jan 16, 2025 Grand Bay-Westfield Fire Truck. Image: Grand Bay-Westfield Fire & Rescue
Pedestrian struck and killed by vehicle in Saint John
A 50-year-old man has died after being struck by a vehicle on the east side of Saint John. Emergency crews were called to the 100 block of Bayside Drive around 10 p.m. Wednesday. The victim was rushed...
Jan 16, 2025 A Saint John Police Force cruiser is pictured in this file photo. Image: Aaron Sousa
Gasoline, diesel prices expected to rise again
Another increase is coming at the fuel pumps in New Brunswick, according to an industry source. The price of regular gasoline is expected to increase by around four cents per litre on Thursday night. ...
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Calais closing schools amid rise in illnesses
A significant amount of illness across the border in Calais, Maine, is leading to school closures. The Calais School Department announced that it is closing all schools in the city on Friday. CSD said...
Jan 16, 2025 Supplied photo
National housing starts up 2% in 2024
There was an increase in housing starts across Canada last year compared to 2023. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released its latest figures on Thursday. Housing starts reached more th...
Jan 16, 2025 Josh Olalde / Unsplash