Author Archives: Brad Perry
Quispamsis Man Competes On 'Jeopardy!'
Wednesday night's episode of Jeopardy! had a New Brunswick connection to it. Sean Thompson from Quispamsis was one of the three contestants on the popular game show. Thompson of Quispamsis struggled t...
Jan 31, 2019 Sean Thompson, right, of Quispamsis, N.B., poses for a photo with Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek. (Photo submitted by Sean Thompson)
Moosehead Breweries Donates To 'Mac The Moose' Fund
Moosehead Breweries is donating $25,000 to help make an iconic Saskatchewan moose statue the tallest in the world once again. Moose Jaw's "Mac the Moose" held the title for decades at almost 10 metres...
Jan 31, 2019 Officials with Moosehead Breweries deliver a cheque for $25,000 to the Town of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. (Moosehead Breweries/Submitted)
Quispamsis To Undergo Performance Audit
Quispamsis is embarking on a performance audit to see just how well the town is operating. Mayor Gary Clark says the town has set aside $101,000 in the 2019 budget for the review. "This hasn't been do...
Jan 31, 2019 Gary Clark, the mayor of Quispamsis, N.B., is pictured in this undated photo. (Town of Quispamsis/submitted)
Quispamsis Man To Appear On 'Jeopardy!'
A New Brunswick man who is no stranger to quiz competitions will face a mighty challenge this week. Sean Thompson of Quispamsis will be one of the contestants on Wednesday's episode of Jeopardy!. "Jeo...
Jan 29, 2019 Sean Thompson, right, of Quispamsis, N.B., poses for a photo with Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek. (Photo submitted by Sean Thompson)
Mistress' Husband Won't Testify At Oland Trial
The man whose former wife was having an affair with Richard Oland for eight years before his death will not be able to testify at Dennis Oland's murder trial. Justice Terrence Morrison made the ruling...
Jan 29, 2019 A photo of the Saint John Law Courts. (Kevin Worrell / Acadia News)
Elderly Man Dies After Going Missing In Rothesay
Kennebecasis regional police say an elderly man who went missing in Rothesay over the weekend has died. Police said the 81-year-old man left his home late Saturday afternoon and did not return. Office...
Jan 29, 2019 A Kennebecasis Regional Police Force cruiser is pictured outside of their headquarters. (Wave News)
2019 ECMA Nominees Announced
The nominees for the 2019 East Coast Music Awards have been released. Five artists are up for Country Recording of the Year: Cameron Nickerson, Carolina East, Mallory Johnson, Ryan Cook, and Thomas St...
Jan 28, 2019 (Photo: www.ecma.com)
Council To Receive Update On Data Breach
It could be several more months before Saint Johners can start paying parking tickets online again. The city shut down its payment site in late December after learning of a breach involving third-part...
Jan 28, 2019 The exterior of Saint John City Hall is pictured in this file photo. (Wave News)
Hampton Garage Destroyed By Fire
A firefighter suffered minor injuries while battling a fire in Hampton over the weekend. Hampton Fire Rescue says they were called to Lakeside Road around 1:20 p.m. Saturday. "Upon arrival, crews were...
Jan 28, 2019 A garage in Hampton, N.B., was destroyed by fire on Jan. 26, 2019. (Hampton Fire Rescue/Facebook)
Liberals Set Leadership Convention Date
A leadership convention to replace outgoing Liberal leader Brian Gallant will be held on June 22. Keiller Zed, the party's executive director, says the date was unanimously approved by the party's boa...
Jan 27, 2019 Brian Gallant speaks to the media outside Government House in Fredericton, N.B., on Nov. 2, 2018. (Photo: Brad Perry/Wave News)
