Author Archives: Brad Perry

Saint John police are on the hunt for a suspect after an armed robbery at an uptown convenience store. Sgt. Ron Cooper said officers were called to Korner Grocery on Princess Street around 11:40 p.m. ...

Not one, but two Santa Claus parades are taking place in the Saint John region on Saturday. The 14th annual Lancaster Santa Claus parade will leave Barnhill Memorial School at 1 p.m. It will travel al...

Talks continue around developing a regional funding formula for arenas in the Fundy region. Council received an update on the Fundy Region Ice Strategy during Monday night’s meeting. Nick Camero...

Nominations have closed for the upcoming municipal byelections on Dec. 10. Residents in 17 municipalities will head to the polls, including Sussex Corner, St. George and Saint Andrews. Two names are o...

Enterprise Saint John wants to help create 900 new jobs and launch 90 new businesses over the next three years. Those are some of the goals included in the agency’s three-year strategic plan, wh...

Seniors can learn the art of oral storytelling through a new program at the Saint John Free Public Library. Last week, Saint John-Rothesay MP Wayne Long announced just over $24,000 for the project, ca...

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has rejected Canada Post’s latest offer in their labour dispute. Last week, Canada Post issued what it called a “significant time-limited offer” ...

A 34-year-old Rothesay man arrested after an armed robbery in Quispamsis has made his first court appearance. Police say Nathaniel Collings is facing several charges in connection with the Nov. 9 inci...

A former Saint John teacher described as a well-liked and respected educator has died. Gerald “Gerry” Mabey passed away on Friday after an eight-year battle with cancer; he was 79. Mabey b...

The 66th annual Saint John Santa Claus Parade takes place uptown on Saturday night. Organizers say there are four dozen entries this year, as well as several marching bands. The parade will leave Crow...