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More than $23 million has been allocated in the upcoming provincial capital budget for two new Saint John schools. A spokesperson for the Department of Education recently confirmed the investment in an email to our newsroom. Diana Chávez said $11.96 million has been set aside for the new south end school and $11...

The New Brunswick Museum revitalization project in Saint John has hit another big milestone. Museum officials have unveiled their temporary research and collections centre on Lancaster Avenue. "The opening of this new facility creates the space we need to move our collections out of our existing locations - in par...

Saint John police say four people have been arrested following a weapons call in an east side neighbourhood. Police said they received a report of armed individuals entering a residence on Alma Street near Park Avenue. Officers swarmed the residence and asked residents living in the area to shelter in place as a precau...

A Saint John police officer has been cleared following an investigation by the Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT). The independent investigation stemmed from the arrest of an intoxicated man reportedly causing a disturbance uptown in April. The accused later lodged a formal complaint, alleging one of the officers as...

A new service from Horizon Health will provide Saint John area residents an easier way to book an X-ray appointment. Patients with an X-ray referral from their care provider will be able to book their own appointments online. The pilot project will begin Monday, December 11th, and will launch in other Horizon areas ear...

Saint John Police want to hear from witnesses of an alleged road rage incident. A speeding older model blue Dodge Caravan was reportedly spotted at around 12:16 p.m. on Tuesday. It was seen on Route 1 between the north end Chesley Drive on-ramp and the Fairville Boulevard exit. Police say the driver was being reckless ...

A watermain break has reduced Somerset Street to one lane. The City says all northbound traffic heading towards Millidgeville will be detoured onto Rope Walk Road to Millidge Avenue during construction. Barriers and signs are in place. Crews are making repairs, but work is expected to take around three days.

Power outages have forced the closure of two schools in St. Stephen. St. Stephen Elementary and St. Stephen Middle schools are closed today due to power outages. St. Stephen Education Centre Office is also closed today. Hundreds of NB Power customers were left without power in the Charlotte Southwest region this mornin...

New Brunswick's public safety minister is accusing the mayor of St. Stephen of playing politics. This comes after the community declared a local state of emergency Monday due to the homelessness crisis. Minister Kris Austin said Tuesday that he was disappointed by the council's decision. "It's not something that s...

Grand Bay-Westfield is looking for help to name four snow plows in its fleet. The town has launched a family-friendly Name the Snow Plows contest. You have until 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 17 to submit your name suggestions. A shortlist of names will be selected, and you will have the chance to vote on them. The winning names ...