Oliver Pearson

Journalist

Oliver Pearson is a reporter at CBC New Brunswick. He can be reached at [email protected]

Latest from Oliver Pearson

Here's what's on the table for Easter in N.B.

Pre-peeled vegetables and double-smoked ham are on the table for some New Brunswickers. Two local stores are having their busiest week of the year.

Fredericton works to make Killarney Lake Park a fun, affordable Atlantic destination

Work has begun on turning Killarney Lake Park on Fredericton's north side into a recreational draw that's accessible, affordable and fun for people of all ages and abilities, the city says.

Drag the Vote event in N.B. encourages 2SLGBTQ+ people to cast ballot in federal election

Mitchell Goodine has an urgent message during this federal election campaign: Get out and vote.

UNB basketball player excited by pro opportunity

Connor Landell returned to Canada this fall to play at the University of New Brunswick. Now, he heads to the Canadian Elite Basketball League to play with the pros.

Moncton Hospital improves family experience in newborn care unit

The Moncton Hospital has a new obstetrics and newborn-care unit that will support the entire family.

New alliance hopes to improve long-term care for New Brunswickers

Three groups that look after vulnerable New Brunswickers have formed an alliance to address "critical challenges and improve services" for seniors and others in long-term care.

N.B. Power crews head to Ontario after ice storm knocks out power

N.B. Power sent 27 crews to Ontario on Friday to assist with power restoration efforts after a week of ice, wind and rain. More than 100,000 customers in the province remain without power.

Dominic LeBlanc says Trump is 'vandalizing' agreement between countries

U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a new 25 per cent auto tariff on Canada. Dominic LeBlanc is concerned about the reliability of the U.S. as a trading partner. One economic consultant says that Canada "dodged a bullet" as other countries face steeper tariffs.

Potholes are back for another season, and the damage they cause could cost you

Jeffrey Balcombe struck a pothole in downtown Fredericton. Faced with a damaged wheel and tire he is not the only driver effected by road conditions. One tire shop says they do pothole damage repair daily, especially in the spring.

Changes in Bay of Fundy highlighted in new documentary by environmental group

Eastern Charlotte Waterways and Hemmings House Pictures debuted their documentary on the local connections to the Bay of Fundy. The film features people in the community and the changes they've witnessed in their lifetime by the bay.