Author Archives: Brad Perry
Spring Storm Could Bring Heavy Snow, Rain To N.B.
It is no April Fools' joke - an early spring storm could bring a messy mix of weather to the province on Wednesday. Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for most of New Brunswick on M...
Apr 01, 2019 Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for most of New Brunswick on April 1, 2019. (Photo: Environment Canada)
Scheer To Talk Carbon Tax In N.B.
The federal Conservative leader will be in New Brunswick on Monday to talk about the carbon tax. Andrew Scheer is expected to address media at a convenience store in St. George at 1:30 p.m. A media ad...
Apr 01, 2019 Federal Conservative leader Andrew Scheer speaks in Saint John, N.B., in this undated file photo. (Brad Perry/Wave News)
UPDATED: Six Lost ATVers Rescued In Kings County
Six people are back home safe and sound after becoming lost in the woods in Kings County. Brian Hunter, chief of the Simonds Fire Department, said the call came in around 6:45 a.m. Sunday. Hunter said...
Mar 31, 2019 The Simonds Fire Department and three of its fire trucks can be seen in this undated file photo. (Submitted)
Police Arrest Man At Large From Halfway House
Police say a man who was unlawfully at large from a Saint John halfway house has been arrested. Sgt. Stephen Wilson with the Saint John Police Force said the 46-year-old man was located on Westmorland...
Mar 31, 2019 (Submitted/New Brunswick RCMP)
Renous Wins Kraft Hockeyville Contest
The New Brunswick community of Renous has won this year's Kraft Hockeyville contest. The winner was unveiled during Saturday night's edition of Hockey Night in Canada. Renous will receive $250,000 for...
Mar 31, 2019 Laura LaRose / CC
PC's First Budget Passes In Legislature
The Progressive Conservative government's first budget has passed in the legislature after days of debate. Premier Blaine Higgs closed the budget debate on Friday and MLAs voted 24-23 in favour of it....
Mar 29, 2019 GotCredit / CC
People's Alliance Wants Changes To Vehicle Registrations
Having to register your vehicle every year might soon be a thing of the past in New Brunswick. The People's Alliance has introduced a bill in the legislature calling for changes to the Motor Vehicle A...
Mar 29, 2019 Kris Austin is leader of the People's Alliance of New Brunswick. (Submitted)
Liberals Introduce Binding Arbitration Motion For Nursing Home Workers
There is still no end in sight to the dispute involving 4,100 nursing home workers in New Brunswick. Earlier this week, the New Brunswick Council of Nursing Home Unions said the only avenue left in th...
Mar 29, 2019 The New Brunswick legislature in Fredericton. (Photo: Brad Perry/Wave News)
Police Investigate Vehicle-Bicycle Collision
A man has been taken to hospital after a collision between a vehicle and a bicycle in Saint John. Staff Sgt. Jim Fleming said it happened at Douglas Avenue and Chesley Drive shortly before 9:30 p.m. T...
Mar 29, 2019 A photo of a Saint John fire truck.
Pellet Gun Seized, Man Arrested At McAllister Place
Saint John police say a man is facing charges after an incident at the McAllister Place mall. Staff Sgt. Jim Fleming said they received reports of a man with a gun and people fighting on Thursday even...
Mar 29, 2019 The Saint John Police Force headquarters. (Wave News)
