New Brunswick Latest News

• Dieppe, N.B. residents oppose apartment project on former site of Moncton Archdiocese

  They argue the 152-unit apartment building isn't a fit for the low-density residential area and have concerns about losing the century-old trees on the lot.

  Canada

  3 hours
• Talks underway with potential buyer for Atlantic Canada’s largest newspaper chain

  The court-appointed monitor overseeing the potential sale of Atlantic Canada's largest newspaper chain has confirmed selection of a bidder.

  Canada

  5 hours
• Stifling school: Good for ‘morale’ to be let out early, says N.B. student

  As humidex values reach 40 C across New Brunswick, many schools across the province dismissed classes early on Thursday to ease comfortability for students as a heat wave persists.

  Weather

  7 hours
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• Head of New Brunswick health network defends big spending on travel nurse contracts

  The head of New Brunswick's francophone Vitalité Health Network launched a spirited defence today of the organization's spending on travel nurse contracts.

  Health

  8 hours
• Donald Sutherland dead: Legendary Canadian actor dies at 88

  Known for his easily identifiable baritone, Donald Sutherland starred in a multitude of recognizable and memorable films.

  Entertainment

  8 hours
• How 2 avid readers from Canada’s East Coast are trying to make books more affordable

  Two passionate readers have launched their own online bookstore in hopes of empowering communities and getting books into the hands of more people across the Maritimes.

  Canada

  Jun 20
• ‘We could have negotiated a lot harder’: Tory MLA questions N.B. travel nurse contracts

  New Brunswick's auditor general found that the province had spent $173 million on travel nurses at the time of his audit and that total continues to climb.

  Health

  Jun 19
• Former N.B. Progressive Conservative MLA to seek Liberal nomination for fall election

  Bruce Northrup says he will seek the Liberal nomination for the riding of Sussex Three Rivers, currently held by Tourism Minister Tammy Scott-Wallace.

  Politics

  Jun 19
• Primary care becoming more difficult to access in New Brunswick, report says

  The NB Health Council CEO said primary care providers indicate that cases are often complicated because one in four New Brunswickers have three or more chronic conditions.

  Health

  Jun 19
• Fredericton man’s disappearance deemed ‘suspicious,’ major crime investigating

  RCMP in N.B. said Kevin Sexton of Fredericton was last seen on May 31 at about 4:15 p.m. near the community of Tracy. Police consider his disappearance 'suspicious.'

  Crime

  Jun 19
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• Lucrative travel nurse contracts a breakdown in process, former N.B. health minister says

  Dorothy Shephard questioned how such essential processes like verifying invoices broke down and said that more investigation may be warranted.

  Health

  Jun 18
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• Woman given lifetime animal ban in Canada after 12 horses found dead

  A New Brunswick woman has been given a lifetime ban on animal ownership after she pleaded guilty in an animal welfare case that included the death of a dozen horses.

  Canada

  Jun 18
• Charlotte Street construction begins in uptown Saint John. How traffic could be impacted

  Construction has begun in a big part of uptown Saint John and will include some major changes to the area around Kings Square.

  Consumer

  Jun 17
• New Brunswick Coastal Shell facility shuts down: ‘We’ve been working at a loss’

  The facility has been the source of complaints from the community for years over the odour created as it dries lobster and shrimp shells.

  Environment

  Jun 17
• N.B. heat wave: Temperatures could feel like 40 C this week

  Environment Canada issued a heat warning on Monday morning, forecasting temperatures to reach up to 33 degrees C with a humidex value of 40 during the week.

  Weather

  Jun 17
• New signs warning of great white sharks for some East Coast beaches

  The number of great white sharks is on the rise along Canada's East Coast, growing evidence shows. Plans are in the works to put up warning signs for beachgoers for the first time.

  Canada

  Jun 16
• Man driving stolen car dies in fatal crash, New Brunswick police say

  Police say the driver and only occupant of the vehicle died at the scene. The investigation found the vehicle had allegedly been stolen earlier that evening.

  Canada

  Jun 15
• Union challenges report that N.B. school bus drivers failing licensing requirements

  The union is challenging claims by the auditor general that its members are failing to meet licensing, training and criminal record check requirements.

  Canada

  Jun 14
• Teen driver of motocross bike killed after crash with transport truck

  RCMP said the motocross bike and transport truck collided on a remote part of the road in Rivière-Verte, N.B.

  Canada

  Jun 14
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• New Brunswick father-daughter duo share their story in hopes people donate blood

  A New Brunswick man is sharing his story and hoping to inspire more people to donate blood, especially during the summer months when the need is great.

  Health

  Jun 13
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• N.B. hospital struggles with staff shortage after 3 nurses fired

  New Brunswick's French-language health network has fired three nurses following an investigation, which has led to a nurse shortage and forced the closure of the ER.

  Health

  Jun 13
• New Brunswick RCMP corporal charged with trying to solicit minor for sexual offence

  New Brunswick's police watchdog is investigating after an RCMP officer was charged with a sex crime involving a minor.

  Crime

  Jun 12
• 2 dead at popular swimming spot in Elgin, N.B.

  The community's fire chief says the accidents that happen at Gibson Falls create a strain on their limited resources.

  Canada

  Jun 11
• Fredericton to make it easier for homeowners to build secondary units

  The City of Fredericton is looking to amend bylaws to promote secondary units on properties. One housing researcher said there are pros and cons to the strategy.

  Canada

  Jun 11
• N.B. election: How the frontrunners might use summer months to their advantage

  The governing Tories and Liberals appear to be neck and neck heading into the summer ahead of an Oct. 21 election date in New Brunswick.

  Politics

  Jun 11