Author Archives: Tim Herd
UPDATED: Williamson Takes New Brunswick Southwest
Conservative incumbent John Williamson has been re-elected in the riding of New Brunswick Southwest. As of 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, Williamson had 17,523 votes (49.8 per cent) with 99 per cent of polls repo...
Sep 20, 2021 New Brunswick Southwest Conservative candidate John Williamson with campaign manager Jennifer Urquhart. (Image: Nelson Hum)
St. Stephen Man Charged Following Two Incidents Involving A Machete
A 26-year-old St. Stephen man has been charged following two incidents involving a machete. In a release from the RCMP, officers responded to reports of a person in mental distress with a weapon outsi...
Sep 17, 2021 Image: Tara Clow
Seven Trees Planted In King's Square
On Wednesday, city arborists and public works crews planted seven maple trees in King's Square. The new trees are replacing the five 200-year-old trees that fell in 2019 during Hurricane Dorian. "King...
Sep 17, 2021 City arborists and public works crews pose after planting new maple trees in King's Square (photo by The City of Saint John)
Local Chamber Reacts To Proof Of Vaccination Mandate
Beginning September 21 at 11:59 p.m., New Brunswickers 12 and older will have to provide proof of vaccination to enter several non-essential businesses. After hearing the announcement, the CEO of the ...
Sep 17, 2021 David Duplisea is CEO of the Saint John Region Chamber of Commerce. (Image: Twitter)
Police Identify Suspect Following Break And Enter
At approximately midnight on July 28, 2021, a break and enter occurred at the City Market on Charlotte Street. The Saint John Police Force responded, and discovered items were taken from several merch...
Sep 16, 2021 A Saint John Police Force vehicle sits in front of police headquarters at One Peel Plaza. Image: Brad Perry
Chamber Hosts Forum With NB Southwest Candidates
Federal candidates from the New Brunswick Southwest riding answered questions from the Saint John Region Chamber on Wednesday. Several questions were up for discussion including job creation. Liberal ...
Sep 15, 2021 The Saint John Region Chamber of Commerce offices. (Image: Tamara Steele)
Proof Of Vaccination Coming To NB Next Week
In a provincial COVID-19 briefing, Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Jennifer Russell reported 63 new cases of the virus on Wednesday. Dr. Russell also reported another person has died from COVID-19...
Sep 15, 2021 Chief medical officer of health Dr. Jennifer Russell, and Premier Blaine Higgs provide an update on COVID-19 on Sept. 15, 2021. (Image: YouTube video capture)
Saint John-Rothesay Candidates Speak At Chamber Forum
In a forum held by The Saint John Region Chamber on Tuesday, candidates from Saint John-Rothesay answered several questions. When asked about drawing more healthcare professionals to the local area, L...
Sep 15, 2021 The Saint John Region Chamber of Commerce offices. (Image: Tamara Steele)
