Author Archives: Brad Perry
Plant Closure Speaks To Bigger Issue: Minister
New Brunswick's labour minister says the closure of the Arauco particleboard plant in St. Stephen is a huge blow for the region. ARAUCO North America announced Wednesday it would be ceasing operations...
Aug 22, 2019 ARAUCO North America's operation in St. Stephen, N.B. (Photo submitted)
Book Lovers Flock To Brunswick Square
If you are looking for books to add to your collection, Brunswick Square in Saint John is the place to be this week. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saint John is holding its 14th annual "BIG" Book Sale o...
Aug 21, 2019 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saint John is holding its 14th annual "BIG" Book Sale at Brunswick Square until Aug. 24, 2019. (Photo: Brad Perry/Wave News)
White Shark Spotted Near St. Martins
A 15-foot shark has been spotted in the Bay of Fundy, according to a non-profit group which tags and tracks sharks. Officials with Ocearch say a white shark named Luna pinged off the coast of St. Mart...
Aug 21, 2019 A white shark named Luna, pictured in this undated photo, was spotted off the coast of St. Martins, N.B., on Aug. 21, 2019. (Photo: R. Snow/Ocearch)
More Construction In The North End
A new construction project in the north end of Saint John could cause some delays for motorists starting Wednesday. Meadowbank Avenue will be closed to thru traffic between Millidge Avenue and Kennebe...
Aug 21, 2019
Airport Construction On Schedule: CEO
A $20-million runway restoration project at the Saint John Airport is running on time and on budget, according to airport officials. Work includes repaving the runways, installing new lighting, repair...
Aug 21, 2019 Derrick Stanford, president and CEO of the Saint John Airport, speaks during an announcement at the airport on August 19, 2019. (Photo: Brad Perry/Wave News)
Quispamsis Wants Province To Ban Plastic Bags
The town of Quispamsis will not be moving ahead with a ban on plastic bags at local retailers. Councillors instead voted Tuesday night to lobby for a province-wide ban on single-use plastic shopping b...
Aug 20, 2019 velkr0 / CC
Sussex Population Explodes For Flea Market
Flea market enthusiasts flocked to Sussex this past weekend for the largest flea market in the Maritimes. Organizers say an estimated 15,000 to 18,000 people turned out for the 38th annual Sussex Flea...
Aug 20, 2019 Kārlis Dambrāns / CC
Funding For Climate Change Study At Airport
The Saint John Airport is getting federal funding to help study the current and future risks of climate change. Saint John-Rothesay MP Wayne Long was at the airport Monday to announce more than $205,0...
Aug 19, 2019 Derrick Stanford, president and CEO of the Saint John Airport, speaks during an announcement at the airport on August 19, 2019. (Photo: Brad Perry/Wave News)
Advocate 'Alarmed' By Nursing Home Waitlist
A New Brunswick seniors advocate says she has never seen so many people waiting for a nursing home bed. Numbers obtained by the Coalition for Seniors and Nursing Home Residents' Rights show 817 people...
Aug 19, 2019 Cecile Cassista is the executive director of the Coalition for Seniors and Nursing Home Residents' Rights. (Photo: Wave News)
NCC Adds More 'Nature Destinations'
Summer may be starting to wind down but there is still lots of time to get out and enjoy nature. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has expanded its network of Nature Destinations to 36 sites. Thr...
Aug 19, 2019 The Johnson's Mills Shorebird Reserve and Interpretive Centre near Dorchester, N.B. (Photo: Submitted/Nature Conservancy of Canada)
