Author Archives: Brad Perry

A Saint John organization that helps supports entrepreneurs is getting a big financial boost. ConnexionWorks is receiving more than $545,000 in federal funding through the Atlantic Canada Opportunitie...

Moncton and Saint John will soon find out whether they have been awarded the 2029 Canada Summer Games. Members of the bid evaluation committee spent the past two days visiting a number of sites in bot...

The premier of Prince Edward Island is stepping down. Dennis King made the announcement on Thursday afternoon. "It's news that I believe is in the best interest of the government, the best interest of...

It looks like New Brunswickers will see a small break at the fuel pumps this week, according to an industry source. Maximum prices for regular gasoline and diesel are both expected to fall by just und...

Saint John is no longer the only major New Brunswick city without an outdoor fire bylaw. A bylaw to regulate outside burning within city limits was approved by council on Feb. 10. Fire Chief Rob Nicho...

The Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation has released its fourth poverty reduction plan. Officials gathered in Campbellton on Wednesday to unveil the new five-year roadmap for addressing poverty....

No parking will be allowed on several Saint John streets throughout the day on Thursday. City officials said the temporary parking restrictions, which run from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., are necessary to compl...

Ottawa has signed off on a New Brunswick initiative aimed at creating more affordable housing. The province plans to rebate the 10 per cent provincial portion of the HST off eligible multi-unit builds...

Saint John will host some of Atlantic Canada's top university swimmers this weekend. The Atlantic University Sport champsionhips return to the Canada Games Aquatic Centre. It is the first time Saint J...

A year-long investigation has led to charges against a member of the Sussex RCMP. Const. Jonathan Murphy is charged with distributing intimate images without consent and breach of trust by a public of...