Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Quispamsis hit-and-run: police
Police are searching for a vehicle they say was involved in a hit-and-run with a pedestrian in Quispamsis. It happened at Hampton Road and Pettingill Road around 6:25 p.m. Thursday, according to the Kennebecasis Regional Police Force. "A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle while in the crosswalk," police said ...
Dec 20, 2024
St. Stephen homeless shelter opens, up to 30 beds available
The new shelter in St. Stephen has officially opened, according to its operator Neighbourhood Works Inc. It's named the Lighthouse Lodge and can hold up to 20 regular beds, with 10 overflow beds. The full capacity is 30 people. It opened on Dec. 17, with drop-in capability on Dec. 10. Jim Stuart, the executive director...
Dec 20, 2024
62-unit aging-in-place community proposed in Quispamsis
A 62-unit aging-in-place community is being proposed along Hampton Road in Quispamsis. Judy Lane wants to construct a 33-unit apartment building and 29 garden homes. Her proposed development came before council for a public hearing on Tuesday night. A nurse by trade, Lane said there is a growing need for this sort of d...
Dec 19, 2024
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Council in St. Stephen pass budgets, lowers both tax rates
The Municipal District of St. Stephen has passed its general and utility budgets. Council debated, over several committee of the whole meetings, the various priorities for the municipality, including road work, fleet vehicle replacement, and lift station replacement. Jeff Renaud, the chief administrative officer, prese...
Dec 19, 2024
Ridesharing service Zippy expands to Saint John region
A New Brunswick-based ridesharing service is expanding to the Saint John region. Zippy initially launched in Moncton earlier this year and now operates in several communities. Sash Selvaratnam, the founder and CEO, said they offer ride-hailing services and on-demand delivery. "The drivers are independent contracto...
Dec 18, 2024
3 arrested in Saint John homicide
Three people have been arrested in connection with an ongoing homicide investigation in Saint John, according to police. Human remains were found in a wooded area off King William Road on the evening of Aug. 1. The remains were later identified as those of 52-year-old Allan Lee, according to police. Two men and a woman...
Dec 18, 2024
New owners of Place 400 excited about its future
The new owners of Place 400 in Saint John have big plans for the office building - and none of them involve turning it into residential space. R2 Capital Partners recently purchased the commercial building on Main Street in the city's north end for around $2.8 million. The 160,000 sq. ft. space was initially listed for...
Dec 18, 2024
No charges after man struck by Saint John police vehicle
A Saint John police officer will not face charges after a man was struck by a marked police vehicle. The Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) released the findings of its investigation on Tuesday. An officer was on patrol on City Road during the early morning hours of Jan. 19 when a pedestrian "entered the path o...
Dec 17, 2024
St. Stephen considers road work, new lift station in 2025
St. Stephen council is hoping to repair some roads and streets and make much-needed repairs to its lift station in the 2025 budget. Chief Administrative Officer Jeff Renaud presented the draft capital budget and utility budget on Wednesday for the council to consider. All proposals are draft and are not approved until ...
Dec 16, 2024
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More than $20M for Saint John housing project
More than $20 million has been announced for a new 56-unit development in Saint John's Waterloo Village. Officials from all three levels of government were on hand Friday at the Steepleview Development. Half of the 56 units at the Cliff Street development will be rented as affordable housing for seniors, women and chil...
Dec 13, 2024