Author Archives: Brad Perry
Canada's economy grows 1% in third quarter
Canada's economy grew at an annualized rate of one per cent in the third quarter of 2024. Statistics Canada says that was down from an increase of 2.2 per cent in the previous quarter. Higher househol...
Nov 29, 2024
Missing N.B. man found dead: RCMP
A man missing in western New Brunswick has been found dead, according to the RCMP. The 29-year-old from Millville, northwest of Fredericton, was reported missing to police on Monday. In an update on F...
Nov 29, 2024
Santa Claus coming to the KV this weekend
Santa Claus will be coming to the Kennebecasis Valley this weekend. The 26th annual KV Santa Claus Parade takes place on Saturday evening. The parade will leave Kennebecasis Valley High School in Quis...
Nov 29, 2024
Woman facing child porn charges after children saved by RCMP
A woman is facing child pornography charges after police removed several children from a Moncton home this summer. The 35-year-old woman is charged with possessing, transmitting and making child porno...
Nov 29, 2024
U.S. tariffs would be 'punishing' for N.B., says trade association
Tariffs by the United States government would be "punishing" for New Brunswick, according to an industry and trade association. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is threatening a 25 per cent tariff on...
Nov 28, 2024
Saint John councillor wants larger tax rate cut
Saint John is proposing a three-cent tax cut next year, but one councillor says it does not go far enough. The 2025 draft operating budget was presented to council during this week's regular meeting. ...
Nov 28, 2024
N.B. fuel prices expected to increase slightly
New Brunswick drivers will see slight increases at the fuel pumps this week, according to an industry source. Prices for regular self-serve gasoline and diesel are both expected to rise by less than 0...
Nov 28, 2024
N.B. will proceed with $66M jail in Minto
A new $66-million correctional facility in Minto will be going ahead as planned. Premier Susan Holt made the announcement in a social media post on Wednesday night. "I'm happy to share that, after car...
Nov 28, 2024
2 more container cranes on their way to Saint John
Two more massive container cranes are about to call Port Saint John home, bringing the total to six. Officials say the two cranes began their journey by ship from the Port of Virginia on Tuesday. DP W...
Nov 28, 2024
N.B. makes alternate arrangements for social assistance cheques
Pickup arrangements have been made available across the province for Social Development payments. Social assistance payments sent by direct deposit are being issued as usual. However, staff cannot mai...
Nov 27, 2024
