Author Archives: Brad Perry
KV Officers Recognized By Fredericton's Police Chief
Two dozen Kennebecasis regional police officers and civilian staff have been recognized for the roles they played after the Fredericton shooting last August. Fredericton police Chief Leanne Fitch gave...
May 07, 2019 Wayne Gallant, chief of the Kennebecasis Regional Police Force, receives a certificate from Leanne Fitch, chief of the Fredericton Police Force, during a ceremony on May 7, 2019. (Brad Perry/Wave News)
Nursing Home Workers Protest At MLA Offices
New Brunswick nursing home workers are continuing their fight for a new contract. Workers held protests at the constituency offices of several cabinet ministers on Monday. It comes after a three-day s...
May 07, 2019
Two Areas Still Above Flood Stage
Water levels continue to fall in the Saint John River basin after this spring's flooding. Numbers from the province show only two areas now remain above flood stage as of Monday. Sheffield-Lakeville C...
May 07, 2019 Flooding in New Brunswick
(Photo Credit: Tamara Steele)
UPDATED: David Hickey Wins Saint John Council Seat
David Hickey will be the newest member of Saint John Common Council. He won the Ward 3 byelection on Monday with 758 votes - or 33.7 per cent. Hickey said he is thrilled with the win but noted it was ...
May 06, 2019 David Hickey has been elected to the vacant Ward 3 council seat in Saint John. (Submitted)
Jobs Announcement In The Sussex Area
There could be some new jobs coming to the Sussex area. Provincial officials are taking part in an announcement at the Nutrien Mine Facility on Monday morning. Energy and Resource Development Minister...
May 06, 2019
Voting Day For Some Saint John Residents
Voters in Saint John's Ward 3 will head to the polls on Monday in a municipal byelection. Six men and one woman have put their names forward to fill the vacant council seat - Anthony Capson, Andrew Co...
May 06, 2019 The exterior of Saint John City Hall is pictured in this file photo. (Wave News)
Premier 'Disappointed' By Carbon Tax Court Ruling
New Brunswick's premier says he is disappointed by the Saskatchewan court's decision on the constitutionality of the federal carbon tax. Blaine Higgs said his government will consult with the Attorney...
May 04, 2019 New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs. (Photo: Submitted/Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick)
Financial Help For Flood Victims
New Brunswick is offering a disaster financial assistance program for those affected by this spring's flooding. Eligible private residents will qualify for up to $160,000 while small businesses and no...
May 03, 2019 Flooding along Meenan's Cove Beach in Quispamsis on April 29, 2019. (Submitted/Government of New Brunswick)
More Roads Reopen As Floodwaters Fall
More roads in Saint John have reopened after this year's spring flooding. The city says Westfield Road near Grenville Lane has reopened to two lanes of traffic. Westfield Road is also open to one lane...
May 03, 2019 A flooded road in Saint John on April 23, 2019. (Twitter/City of Saint John)
Carbon Tax Is Constitutional: Saskatchewan Court
A Saskatchewan court has ruled in favour of the Trudeau government's carbon tax. In a 3-2 decision released Friday, the province's Court of Appeal ruled the federal government's carbon-pricing plan is...
May 03, 2019 Catherine McKenna, Canada's environment minister, speaks to reporters on May 3, 2019. (Submitted/CPAC)
