Author Archives: Brad Perry
Saint John utility bills still due despite postal strike
The City of Saint John is reminding customers that they still need to pay their utility bills. City staff are unable to mail bills for meter customers printed on Nov. 14 due to the Canada Post strike....
Nov 22, 2024
2 oyster diseases confirmed in N.B.
Two oyster diseases have been confirmed in samples collected in the Spence Cove area of southeastern New Brunswick. MSX and Dermo do not pose risks to human health, according to the Canadian Food Insp...
Nov 22, 2024
Increase in fires at Saint John tent encampments
A rising number of fires at tent encampments is costing the Saint John Fire Department tens of thousands of dollars. Department staff provided an update on this year's call volume to council's public ...
Nov 22, 2024
Man dies after 2-vehicle crash near St. Stephen
A 75-year-old man has died from his injuries after a crash near St. Stephen three weeks ago. Police said two vehicles collided at Route 170 and Old Bay Road in Oak Bay on Oct. 31. Investigators believ...
Nov 21, 2024
Slight increase expected at N.B. fuel pumps
There is not much change expected at the fuel pumps this week in New Brunswick, according to an industry source. Gasoline and diesel prices are both expected to increase by around one cent per litre o...
Nov 21, 2024
Measles outbreak in N.B. jumps to 44 cases
The number of confirmed measles cases in New Brunswick has jumped to 44, according to the Department of Health. Spokesperson David Kelly said all of the cases are linked to an initial travel-related c...
Nov 21, 2024
Another successful cruise ship season in Saint John
Saint John is coming off of yet another successful cruise ship season in 2024, according to Port Saint John. A total of 74 cruise ships brought more than 163,000 passengers to the city between May and...
Nov 21, 2024
Saint John police seek suspect in break-in
Saint John police are looking to identify a suspect in connection with a break-and-enter this week. The suspect got into a locked building near the beginning of Bayard Drive around 4:10 a.m. Monday. "...
Nov 21, 2024
Slight decline in some English reading assessment results
Some concern from New Brunswick's education minister on the latest provincial assessment results. Results from the 2023-24 school year showed a slight decline in English reading assessments for Grade ...
Nov 21, 2024
Budget, platform commitments dominate first question period
The new Liberal government is facing questions about how it plans to pay for $79 million in platform commitments this fiscal year. Opposition Leader Glen Savoie pushed the issue during the first quest...
Nov 20, 2024
