Author Archives: Tim Herd
Bird Flu Detected In Neighbouring Provinces
Avian Influenza (also known as "bird flu") has been found in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador. It is a highly contagious viral disease that affects a variety of bird species, including waterf...
Feb 28, 2022 (Photo: courtesy of Nature Conservancy of Canada)
N.B. Liberal Leadership Convention Scheduled For Summer
The New Brunswick Liberal Association (NBLA) will vote on its next leader in August. The leadership convention will take place on August 6 at the Fredericton Convention Centre. So far, Susan Holt, Don...
Feb 28, 2022
Fundraising For Dog Park Underway In St. Stephen
It has been a three-year journey for a group of women exploring the possibility of having a dog park in St. Stephen. A lot of the journey for the women has been spent researching and educating themsel...
Feb 28, 2022
Alternative Response Unit Diverting Non-Emergency Calls For Police Force
A program developed in response to the ongoing pandemic and to limit the person-to-person contact is now diverting as many non-emergency calls for service as possible for the Saint John Police Force. ...
Feb 28, 2022 A Saint John Police Force vehicle sits in front of police headquarters at One Peel Plaza. Image: Brad Perry
Higgs Condemns Russia's Actions Toward Ukraine
New Brunswick's premier has condemned the violent actions that Russia has taken against Ukraine. Premier Blaine Higgs made the remarks during a COVID-19 briefing on Thursday afternoon. Higgs said New ...
Feb 25, 2022 New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs speaks on Feb. 24, 2022. (Image: CPAC video capture)
COVID-Related Hospitalizations Up Three From Wednesday
Provincial health officials are reporting an increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations. There are 77 patients in hospital with the virus, which is up by three from Wednesday. 41 individuals were admitted ...
Feb 24, 2022 Antonio Rubio / CC
Sussex Festival Making Its Return Flight In September
An uplifting festival makes its return to the town of Sussex. The 35th annual Atlantic Balloon Fiesta was put on hold for two years due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. However, the event will make i...
Feb 23, 2022
Carleton MLA Joining Higgs Cabinet
Bill Hogan will now serve as the province's public safety minister. The first-term Carleton MLA and former Woodstock High School principal was sworn in during a virtual event on Wednesday as Hogan tes...
Feb 23, 2022 Image from Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick website
COVID-Related Hospitalizations Down Four From Tuesday
Provincial health officials are reporting a drop in COVID-19 hospitalizations. There are 74 patients in hospital due to the virus, which is down four from Tuesday. The number of individuals requiring ...
Feb 23, 2022 brett jordan / CC
City Sends Official Response To Climate Change Action Plan
Saint John's official response to the province's Climate Change Action Plan review is on its way to the New Brunswick government. The letter has four areas of focus: Provincial government leadership M...
Feb 23, 2022 Saint John City Hall building (Courtesy FHG)
