Author Archives: Brad Perry
UPDATE: N.B. Budget Projects Surplus, Debt Reduction
New Brunswick's minority Tory government is projecting a small surplus of $23 million in its first budget. The province's net debt is also projected to decline by $49 million by this time next year - ...
Mar 19, 2019 Finance Minister Ernie Steeves speaks to reporters before delivering his government's 2019-20 budget on March 19, 2019. (Submitted/Government of New Brunswick)
N.B. Companies Head To Boston Seafood Expo
New Brunswick's agriculture, aquaculture and fisheries minister is leading a delegation to Boston this week. More than 100 companies from the province are taking part in the 2019 Seafood Expo North Am...
Mar 17, 2019 Tom Thai / CC
Three City Police Officers Allegedly Assaulted
Three Saint John police officers suffered minor injuries during two separate calls on Thursday night. Sgt. Steve Wilson says two officers were assaulted while responding to a call around 6:30 p.m. Thu...
Mar 15, 2019 The Saint John Police Force headquarters. (Wave News)
At Least 49 Killed In New Zealand Terrorist Attack
At least 49 people have been shot and killed at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. Mike Bush, New Zealand's police commissioner, says 48 others are being treated in hospital following Friday's ...
Mar 15, 2019
How To Clear Snow From Your Roof Safely
Removing snow from your roof can be a tedious job, but there are things to keep in mind to do it safely. WorkSafeNB says it is important to plan ahead before the snow starts to accumulate on your roof...
Mar 11, 2019 A rooftop covered with heavy snow. (Submitted/WorkSafeNB)
'I Did Not Kill My Father': Oland
Dennis Oland has once again denied killing his father during his second-degree murder retrial in Saint John, N.B. The Crown finished its cross-examination of Oland at the Saint John Law Courts on Frid...
Mar 08, 2019 Dennis Oland arriving for court on March 6th 2019. (Photo Credit: Kevin Worrell)
MP Wants Inquiry Into SNC-Lavalin Affair
A New Brunswick MP is calling for a full and transparent inquiry into the SNC-Lavalin affair. Wayne Long, who represents Saint John-Rothesay, says the allegations of attempted political interference m...
Mar 08, 2019 Wayne Long is the Liberal Member of Parliament for Saint John-Rothesay. (Wave News)
Saint John Police Remind Drivers To Slow Down
Saint John police say officers had an extremely busy day on Thursday. They responded to a total of 81 calls throughout the day, including 12 collisions. Fortunately, no one was seriously hurt in any o...
Mar 08, 2019
AIM Plant Receives Green Light To Keep Operating
American Iron and Metal in Saint John will be allowed to keep operating until at least June 8. The Department of Environment issued an amended order on Thursday, granting the company another three mon...
Mar 08, 2019 An aerial view of the American Iron and Metal recycling facility in Saint John, N.B. (Photo: Imagery ©2018 Google, Map data ©2018 Google)
Today Is International Women's Day
Today marks International Women's Day and the theme this year is #BalanceForBetter. It is a day to honour the achievements of women and discuss areas which still need to be worked on. The New Brunswic...
Mar 08, 2019 Sam Howzit / CC
