Author Archives: Brad Perry
Poli Sci Prof Reacts To Gallant's Resignation
Is the Liberal party gearing up for a provincial election sooner rather than later? JP Lewis, an associate political science professor at UNB Saint John, believes it is possible. Leader Brian Gallant ...
Dec 30, 2018
Top Baby Names For 2018
New Brunswick has released the top baby names for 2018 - and they are quite similar to 2017. The top five names for girls were Emma, Olivia, Charlotte, Amelia and Avery. In 2017, they were Emma, Olivi...
Dec 30, 2018
Bomb Threat At Moncton Church
A Moncton church had to be evacuated over the noon hour on Saturday after a bomb threat was called in to Codiac RCMP. Sgt. Dan Poirier said someone phoned police stating there were bombs inside the Se...
Dec 30, 2018
Snow Expected For New Year's Day
If you have travel plans for New Year’s Day, you will want to keep an eye on the forecast. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement, warning of up to 15 centimetres of snow for ...
Dec 30, 2018
2018 Saw Above-Average Hurricane Season
The 2018 Atlantic hurricane season ended up being slightly above-average, according to the Canadian Hurricane Centre. Meteorologist Bob Robichaud said a typical season would see 12 named storms, six h...
Dec 29, 2018
Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Raw Turkey, Chicken
The Public Health Agency of Canada is investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to raw turkey and chicken products. Officials say there have been 22 confirmed cases in four provinces as of Dec. 21, i...
Dec 29, 2018
Storm Brings Snow, Rain, Freezing Rain
The cleanup begins after Friday’s storm brought snow, ice pellets, freezing rain and rain to much of the province. Environment Canada says Saint John received five centimetres of snow, followed ...
Dec 29, 2018
Saint John Mayor Reflects On 2018
The mayor of Saint John says he is proud of council and city staff for staying focused on the priorities which matter to the city. In a year-end interview, Don Darling said they placed a spotlight on ...
Dec 28, 2018
Another Explosion At AIM
There has been another explosion at the American Iron & Metal recycling facility in west Saint John. It happened on Thursday - just over a month after the Department of Environment shut down the f...
Dec 28, 2018 The Department of Environment issued an amended order on Thursday, granting the company another three months of operation.
Saint Johner To Receive Order Of Canada
Over 100 new appointees have been named to the Order of Canada, including a woman from Saint John. Roxanne Fairweather is being recognized for her commitment to advancing research and innovation, and ...
Dec 28, 2018
