Author Archives: Brad Perry
Pre-Christmas storm brings snow, gusty winds to N.B.
Winter arrived on Saturday and with it came a lot of snow and strong winds for much of New Brunswick. Winter storm warnings were in place for much of the day for eastern regions, extending from the No...
Dec 21, 2024
Conservatives want governor general to recall Parliament for confidence vote
The federal Conservative leader says he will ask the governor general to "urgently" recall Parliament for a confidence vote. Pierre Poilievre said it has become increasingly clear in recent days that ...
Dec 20, 2024
N.B. home sales hold steady in November
Home sales are holding steady year over year in New Brunswick amid declining listings, according to the province's real estate board. Figures from the New Brunswick Real Estate Board show a total of 7...
Dec 20, 2024
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 K...
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 befo...
Dec 19, 2024
Fuel prices set to rise in N.B.
It looks like fuel prices are on the rise this week in New Brunswick, according to an industry source. Gasoline prices are expected to climb by around two cents per litre on Thursday night. Diesel use...
Dec 19, 2024
Liberals reverse changes made to school gender-identity policy
New Brunswick's Liberal government has reversed controversial changes made to the school gender-identity policy by the Progressive Conservatives. The revised Policy 713 includes changes to the informa...
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 fo...
Dec 18, 2024
Trudeau living in a 'world of delusion': N.B. Liberal MP
"Extraordinary" and "unprecedented" are how a New Brunswick Liberal MP describes the past few days in Ottawa. Two high-profile cabinet ministers resigned on Monday, including Deputy Prime Minister and...
Dec 18, 2024
First N.B. child and youth advocate among Order of Canada appointees
Two New Brunswickers are included in the latest list of appointees to the Order of Canada. Bernard Richard and Diane Pitre are among 88 new appointments to one of Canada's highest honour. Richard serv...
Dec 18, 2024
