Author Archives: Brad Perry
Heated Exchange In Legislature Over Measles Vaccines
The topic of measles vaccinations led to a heated exchange between the health minister and a Liberal MLA in the legislature. During question period Thursday, Edmundston-Madawaska Centre MLA Jean-Claud...
May 30, 2019 The New Brunswick legislature in Fredericton. (Photo: Brad Perry/Wave News)
Rothesay Opens Age-Friendly Community Centre
Seniors have a new place to go in Rothesay to socialize and try out new activities. The Rothesay Hive is an age-friendly community centre located inside the town hall. More than 100 people gathered fo...
May 28, 2019 Rothesay Mayor Nancy Grant (left) and Coun. Miriam Wells, chair of the Rothesay Hive advisory committee. (Brad Perry/Wave News)
Judge Hears Judicial Review In Nursing Home Dispute
An ongoing dispute between the New Brunswick government and workers at 46 nursing homes was back in court on Friday. A judicial review was held with respect to a labour board ruling regarding essentia...
May 25, 2019 Nursing home workers in Saint John in March 2019. (Photo credit: Tamara Steele)
Mayor, MP To Compete In No-Pedal Bike Race
The pedals are off between Mayor Don Darling and Saint John-Rothesay MP Wayne Long. They will go head-to-head in a no-pedal bike race during the annual Mayors Ride on Sunday. Nick Cameron with Saint J...
May 24, 2019 Saint John Mayor Don Darling and Saint John-Rothesay MP Wayne Long will compete in a no-pedal bike race as part of the Mayors Race on May 26, 2019. (Submitted)
Funding For Flood Mitigation Projects
All three levels of government are chipping in on a pair of flood mitigation projects in Saint John. The federal government is contributing $263,000, the city is setting aside $236,500 and the provinc...
May 24, 2019 Saint John-Rothesay MP Wayne Long announces funding for flood mitigation projects in Saint John on May 24, 2019. (Brad Perry/Wave News)
UPDATED: Another Measles Case At KV High School
A third case of measles has been confirmed in the Saint John region. Dr. Jennifer Russell, the province's chief medical officer of health, said Friday the case is linked to a previous confirmed case a...
May 24, 2019 (Photo: Government of New Brunswick/Twitter)
Musquash Estuary Nature Reserve Is Growing
Two sisters are honouring their late father and conserving land at the same time. Janine Blaine and Debbie Christiansen, who live in Maine, have entrusted 163 hectares of land at Little Musquash Cove ...
May 23, 2019 Janine Blaine (left) and Debbie Christiansen (right) each receive a plaque from Paula Noel, New Brunswick program director for the Nature Conservancy of Canada, on May 23, 2019. (Brad Perry/Wave News)
Quispamsis Hosts Town-Wide Yard Sale
If you are a fan of yard sales, Quispamsis is the place to be this weekend. The town-wide yard sale is taking place from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Aaron Kennedy, the town's communications manager,...
May 23, 2019 The town hall in Quispamsis. (Wave News)
Salmon Run Returns To The Uptown
A popular public art installation has returned to the streets of uptown Saint John. This year's Salmon Run - put on by Discover Saint John - features 11 new sculptures, bringing the total number to 21...
May 23, 2019 Matt Shields of Saint John poses with the sculpture he designed as part of the 2019 Salmon Run. (Brad Perry/Wave News)
Measles Immunization Clinic Expanded
A measles immunization clinic set for Wednesday and Thursday in Saint John has been expanded. The clinic was originally for those who were at the Shadow Lawn Inn for lunch on May 6 or sat in sections ...
May 22, 2019 (Photo: Government of New Brunswick/Twitter)
