Wrongfully convicted New Brunswick man dies months after exoneration
The organization that led the legal fight to exonerate Walter Gillespie and his friend Robert Mailman of their 1984 murder convictions, says Gillespie died Friday in his home.
Canada
Apr 20
N.B. Housing Corp. to build 120 supportive units in New Brunswick cities
The New Brunswick Housing Corp. says it will build 120 new supportive units to help people transition out of homelessness. The units will go to Moncton, Fredericton and Saint John.
Politics
Apr 19
Jon Card, punk rock drummer who played with SNFU, DOA, dead at 63
Drummer Jon Card, who played stints with Canadian punk rockers D.O.A., SNFU, The Subhumans and Personality Crisis, has died at the age of 63 in Vancouver.
Entertainment
Apr 11
Winnipeg hosts simulated air-quality emergency ahead of wildfire season
On Tuesday, hundreds gathered at Sergeant Tommy Prince Place on Sinclair Street in Winnipeg for an emergency air quality simulation.
Canada
Apr 30
Hike for Hospice Calgary: Honouring loved ones, celebrating legacy
The annual Hike for Hospice Calgary is May 5 at Fish Creek Park. The walk provides an opportunity to raise money for hospice care, and share memories and stories of loved ones.
Features
Apr 30
People arriving from ‘all over the world’ to witness solar eclipse in New Brunswick
The 2024 solar eclipse is bringing attention and tourism to New Brunswick. People are travelling from around the world to observe the rare occurrence.
Science
Apr 7
‘A medical desert’: Much-needed clinic opens in Montreal neighbourhood
Sherwani who pushed for 5 years to get this clinic opened says there's a big lack of primary care, specialty care and urgent care medicine in Parc Ex.
Health
Apr 27
Strong winter storms cause unprecedented damage to Irving Nature Park in Saint John
The Irving Nature Park says this winter’s strong winds and rain brought the most damage to the park in its 30 year history, according to the parks social media.
Environment
Apr 12
Dual Canadian-U.S. citizen killed in Gaza was a military veteran
Jacob Flickinger, a Canadian-U.S. citizen who was killed by an Israeli airstrike in Gaza working for World Central Kitchen, was a Canadian Armed Forces veteran.
Canada
Apr 4
Bob Cole, legendary hockey announcer, dead at 90
Bob Cole was the play-by-play voice of countless NHL games.
Sports
Apr 25
Trevor Holder latest to join growing list of N.B. Tories not seeking re-election
The Portland-Simonds representative announced on Thursday that he won't be seeking re-election in the fall, after spending nearly 25 years in public office.
Canada
Mar 28
Flash flooding possible as heavy rain forecast to hit parts of N.S. and N.B.
Environment Canada has issued rainfall warnings for most of New Brunswick and parts of Nova Scotia on Thursday, with some areas forecast to receive up to 90 millimetres of rain.
Weather
Mar 28
Dorothy Shephard latest N.B. Tory who clashed with premier not to seek re-election
Dorothy Shephard says she will stay on as Tory member of the legislature for the Saint John Lancaster riding until the election, which has to be scheduled by October.
Politics
Mar 21
Edmonton Elks select linebacker Joel Dublanko first overall in CFL draft
The Edmonton Elks selected linebacker Joel Dublanko first overall in the CFL draft. The six-foot-three, 240-pound Dublanko was regarded as the most pro-ready draft prospect.
Sports
May 1
Saint John park to get second phase of upgrades, including lookout
Dominion Park in Saint John will have a new phase of upgrades which will include a new playground site, a lookout and remediate trail access.
Environment
Mar 12
Is the worst Atlantic hurricane season coming? Scientists have mixed opinions
Colorado State University is forecasting an extremely active 2024 hurricane season, amid concerns over record-warm ocean surface temperatures and atmospheric conditions.
Canada
Apr 5
Unbeaten Reds beat Patriotes 4-0, repeat as University Cup hockey champions
The University of New Brunswick Reds had one more smashing performance to cap off a perfect season and successfully defend their University Cup title.
Sports
Mar 18
McGill requests ‘police assistance’ to remove pro-Palestinian encampment on campus
McGill says police have started "their own process" for removing the dozens of tents that have been installed on the lawn of its downtown campus.
Canada
Apr 30
College Royal celebrates 100 years at University of Guelph
The 12-say event began last week for students, faculty, and alumni. The public is invited to attend the open house this weekend.
Canada
Mar 14
Pro-Palestinian encampments: Protests break out at universities in Montreal, Toronto
A group of students at the University of Toronto say they have started a protest on campus to call on the university to cut its ties with Israel over the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Canada
May 2