Author Archives: Brad Perry
Norton Fire Still Under Investigation
A fire which destroyed the home of one of Norton's biggest employers is still under investigation. Fire crews were called to Hall Brothers Enterprises around 5 a.m. last Thursday. The building was des...
Feb 27, 2019 Hall Brothers Enterprises in Norton was destroyed by fire on February 21, 2019. (Submitted/Joy Horne)
Rothesay Man Dies After Snowmobile Crash
Police say a 58-year-old man from Rothesay has died after a snowmobile collision near Oromocto. Mounties were called to a crash between a snowmobile and a car in Rusagonis early Saturday evening. They...
Feb 27, 2019 An RCMP cruiser can be seen in this file photo. (Wave News)
Police Officer Recognized For Life-Saving Actions
The life-saving actions of a Saint John police officer have been recognized by the city's police chief. Const. Derek Scaplen received the Chief's Commendation during a ceremony earlier this week. It s...
Feb 27, 2019 Const. Derek Scaplin (right) received the Chief's Commendation after responding to a call of an unresponsive man in November of 2018. (Submitted/Duane Squires)
City Police Probe Dairy Queen Robbery
Saint John police are investigating a weekend armed robbery at a north end business. Police say two men entered the Dairy Queen on Wellesley Avenue around 7:30 p.m. Saturday. One of the suspects had a...
Feb 27, 2019 Police are looking for two suspects after an armed robbery at the Dairy Queen in north end Saint John on February 23, 2019. (Submitted/Saint John Police Force)
Police Seize Drugs, Weapons In Grand Lake Area
Three men are facing charges after police searched two homes and a vehicle in the Grand Lake area. Mounties say the searches took place in Chipman, Hardwood Ridge and Minto between November 20 and Feb...
Feb 26, 2019 Photo: Submitted/New Brunswick RCMP
City Will Review Stormwater System
An east Saint John councillor has asked for an overview of how the city manages its stormwater system. Ray Strowbridge says several homes and businesses in the Glen Falls and Golden Grove Road area we...
Feb 26, 2019 Saint John councillors meet for their regular meeting on February 25, 2019. (Brad Perry/Wave News)
Fire Damages Former School In Hampton
Fire has caused major damage to the former Lakeside School in Hampton. Hampton Fire-Rescue was called to the building on Lakeside Road around 7:30 p.m. Monday. Deputy fire Chief Mike Raeburn says crew...
Feb 26, 2019
Green Leader Launches Renewable Energy Tour
New Brunswick's Green party leader is embarking on a provincial tour called "The Future is Renewable." David Coon says he is meeting with community leaders and entrepreneurs working to build a green e...
Feb 25, 2019 David Coon is the leader of the Green Party of New Brunswick. (Submitted)
Naval Memorial Proposed For Harbour Passage
Plans are in motion to have a naval memorial constructed along Harbour Passage in Saint John. It is being spearheaded by the HMCS Brunswicker naval memorial committee, which recently gave a presentati...
Feb 25, 2019 The proposed site of a new naval memorial in Saint John, N.B. (Submitted)
PANB Wants NB Liquor, Cannabis NB Privatized
The People's Alliance of New Brunswick is renewing calls to privatize NB Liquor and Cannabis NB. It comes as the president and CEO of the Crown corporation, Brian Harriman, prepares to resign in early...
Feb 24, 2019 Kris Austin is leader of the People's Alliance of New Brunswick. (Submitted)
