Man found seriously injured on Saint John street
Saint John police are investigating after a man was found unconscious and seriously injured on an uptown street. First responders were called to the 100 block of Exmouth Street shortly before 1 a.m. Wednesday. "Upon arrival, a man was observed face down and unconscious," police said in a news release on Frida...
May 17, 2024
Podcast: Special Live Audience Recording: Michelle Robichaud on ocean opportunities in Atlantic Canada
This week we present a special edition of the Insights podcast. Don and David recorded a conversation with Michelle Robichaud, President, Atlantica Centre for Energy live at the Canada's Ocean Supercluster event in Saint John. Held on May 14th...
May 17, 2024
Peel Plaza monthly parking pass price to drop
Saint John is cutting the price of monthly passes for the Peel Plaza Parking Garage. Starting June 1, monthly parking passes will cost $80 taxes included. That is down from the current monthly rate of $145.48 taxes included. Current monthly permit holders will automatically see the rate reduction on their accounts. Pee...
May 17, 2024
N.B. gas prices dip
The price at the pumps dipped for another week. Fuelling up with regular self-serve now costs 2.7 cents less. Furnace oil and diesel are also down by around one cent. Currently, New Brunswickers are paying a maximum of $1.72 per litre for regular self-serve, $1.72 per litre for diesel, and $1.43 per litre for home heat...
May 17, 2024
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New gig for former Saint John CAO
A former chief administrative officer for the City of Saint John has a new gig. John Collin has been appointed the city manager in Thunder Bay, Ont. Collin served 35 years in the military, retiring as a major-general. He later spent four years as Saint John's CAO from 2019 to 2023 before retiring. Collin was named the ...
May 17, 2024
Saint John liable for sexual abuse by former officer: court
A court ruling that found the City of Saint John "vicariously liable" for the actions of a former police officer who sexually abused children will stand. The Supreme Court of Canada on Thursday dismissed an application by the city for leave to appeal a lower court ruling. New Brunswick's Court of King's Bench...
May 17, 2024
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Trudeau goes after Higgs during N.B. announcement
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he has "issues" with the Higgs government. He made the comments during a news conference in Caraquet, N.B., on Thursday. Trudeau made reference to the Higgs government's push to scrap the federal carbon tax. He also focused on controversial changes that were made to the prov...
May 17, 2024
Patio permit fees hurt small business: CFIB
Atlantic Canadian businesses are calling on municipalities to either reduce or waive patio permit fees. Restaurants spend an average of $995 on patio permit fees, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Policy Analyst Alex Oulton said small businesses often use patios to help increase their seatin...
May 16, 2024
Fuel prices coming down again in N.B.
It looks like we will see a break at the fuel pumps heading into the Victoria Day long weekend. An industry source tells us that both gasoline and diesel prices will fall on Thursday night. The maximum price for gasoline is expected to drop by nearly three cents per litre. Diesel users will see a smaller decrease, like...
May 16, 2024
N.B. anglophone educators honoured for exceptional dedication
Ten educators in the anglophone sector have been recognized with the Minister's Excellence in Education Awards for their outstanding work. The awards were presented this Tuesday during a ceremony in Fredericton. Officials say the awards are given to teachers, principals and early childhood educators who are recognized ...
May 16, 2024
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