Author Archives: Brad Perry
Eagle Feathers Being Introduced To Court System
Indigenous peoples will soon be able to swear an oath on an eagle feather in New Brunswick courtrooms. The province is working to have the sacred feathers available in all three levels of court. A cer...
Jul 29, 2019 Front row, from left: Elder Alma Brooks; Justice Minister Andrea Anderson-Mason; Elder Maggie Paul; and Premier Blaine Higgs. Back row, from left: Energy and Resource Development Minister Mike Holland; Chief Bill Ward; Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief Roger Augustine; National Chief Perry Bellegarde; Chief Rebecca Knockwood; Chief Sacha LaBillois; and Aboriginal Affairs Minister Jake Stewart. (Submitted/Government of New Brunswick)
Spread Of Emerald Ash Borer A Concern: Conservation Group
A conservation group says New Brunswickers should be concerned about the spread of a highly destructive beetle. The emerald ash borer, which attacks and kills ash trees, was confirmed in Oromocto, jus...
Jul 28, 2019 The emerald ash borer, a highly destructive invasive beetle, was first confirmed in Canada in 2002. (Submitted/Canadian Food Inspection Agency)
Heat Warning For The Weekend
It is going to be another scorcher of a weekend for much of New Brunswick. A heat warning was issued late Friday afternoon for southern, central and northeastern parts of the province. Environment Can...
Jul 26, 2019 Marcelo Jorge Vieira / CC
Spike In Commercial Break And Enters
Business owners in Saint John are being urged to make sure their alarm and video surveillance systems are in good working order. The Saint John Police Force says it has seen a spike in reported commer...
Jul 26, 2019 The Saint John Police Force headquarters, located at One Peel Plaza. (Staff photo)
$100M To Improve Rural High-Speed Internet
Rural New Brunswickers who are tired of slow and unreliable internet may soon have some relief. The federal government announced $40 million Thursday to help improve fixed wireless internet service in...
Jul 26, 2019 Oz / CC
KV Police Launch Vulnerable Persons Registry
Police in the Kennebecasis Valley are launching a new registry to help protect vulnerable citizens in their communities. It allows caregivers of vulnerable people to submit vital information to be ent...
Jul 26, 2019 KRPF Cruiser
(Photo Credit: Wave News)
B.C. Murder Suspects Still Believed To Be In Manitoba
The manhunt continues for two teens suspected of killing three people in northern British Columbia last week. On Thursday, police confirmed Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky have been sighted twice in ...
Jul 25, 2019 Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky are suspected of killing three people in northern British Columbia. (Twitter/Manitoba RCMP)
Indigenous Leaders Raise Concerns About Government Consultations
New Brunswick's Mi'gmaq and Wolastoqey leaders have come together to raise concerns about consultations with the Blaine Higgs government. The chiefs said they are officially putting the province on no...
Jul 25, 2019
Fire Damages Garage In Quispamsis
A compost bin which caught fire has damaged the attached garage of a home in Quispamsis. The Kennebecasis Valley Fire Department was called to the scene around 11 p.m. Wednesday. The fire was "quickly...
Jul 25, 2019 A garage in Quispamsis was damaged by fire on July 24, 2019. (Submitted/Kennebecasis Valley Fire Department)
Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed In Oromocto
A highly destructive invasive beetle which attacks and kills ash trees has landed in southern New Brunswick. The emerald ash borer has been confirmed in Oromocto, according to the Canadian Food Inspec...
Jul 25, 2019 The emerald ash borer, a highly destructive invasive beetle, was first confirmed in Canada in 2002. (Submitted/Canadian Food Inspection Agency)
