Brad Perry

1 week ago | acadiabroadcasting.ca | Brad Perry

A boil water advisory has been issued for municipal water users in Blacks Harbour and Beaver Harbour. The advisory follows a water line break between the water source and the reservoir that happened earlier this week. All water being consumed should be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute until further notice. That includes water used for brushing teeth, making ice, juice, coffee or tea, and washing vegetables that will not be cooked.

1 week ago | 1015thehawk.com | Brad Perry

The Moncton Wildcats are now in a must-win situation in the battle for the Memorial Cup. Moncton lost to the WHL’s Medicine Hat Tigers 3-1 during their second round-robin game on Monday night. Ryder Ritchie scored for the Tigers early in the first period and added a second goal midway through the second to give them a 2-0 lead. The Wildcats closed the gap early in the third with a goal by Dyllan Gill, assisted by Loke Johansson and Alex Mercier.

2 weeks ago | acadiabroadcasting.ca | Brad Perry

More than 50 transitional housing units are coming to Saint John’s east side for those experiencing homelessness. Council voted Tuesday to designate two city-owned properties on Thorne Avenue and Egbert Street as “green zones.”They have also entered into an agreement with Fredericton-based 12 Neighbours to develop and operate the transitional housing communities. Marcel LeBrun, founder of 12 Neighbours, said their Neighbourly Homes model features courtyard-style housing that can be built quickly.

2 weeks ago | 1015thehawk.com | Brad Perry

Canada’s inflation rate edged down to 1.7 per cent in April, according to Statistics Canada. The agency’s monthly report said the slowdown was driven by lower energy prices year over year. Gasoline prices fell 18 per cent, which StatCan said was mainly due to the removal of the consumer carbon price. Meanwhile, grocery prices grew at a faster pace, up 3.8 per cent compared to 3.2 per cent in March.

3 weeks ago | country94.ca | Brad Perry

Many events are taking place in Saint John on Sunday to mark Loyalist Day. It is the 242nd anniversary since the Loyalists landed in the Port City back in 1783. Sunday also marks 240 years since Saint John became Canada’s first incorporated city. Members of the 3rd Field Artillery Regiment (The Loyal Company) will fire a 21-round gun salute from Fort Howe at noon. The regiment is the oldest continuously serving artillery unit in Canada, serving the people of Saint John since 1793.