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• Devastating fire at Havelock fire station damages trucks, equipment

  Chief Dunfield said they heard about the fire at about 11:30 a.m. Thursday, and it was brought under control 15 to 20 minutes later.

  Fire

  Jan 7, 2016
• New Brunswick school district prepares for incoming Syrian refugee students

  New Brunswick's Anglophone East School District will register its first eight Syrian refugee students this week, with many more expected by the end of March.

  Canada

  Jan 6, 2016
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• Moncton residents show support for Dolma Food after fire

  The owner of a Moncton market says he has been overwhelmed with community support following a fire Sunday night.

  Features

  Jan 5, 2016
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• Market owner devastated after late night fire destroys business, apartments

  The fire also brought out spectators who marveled at the firefighters' ability to work through the worsening flames.

  Canada

  Jan 4, 2016
• Poley Mountain puts new lodge to the test

  The general manager of the Poley Mountain ski hill said staff are working out the kinks of operating a new ski lodge.

  Canada

  Dec 28, 2015
• Maritimers face major snowfall

  Moncton residents spent much of the day Sunday shoveling themselves out of one of the biggest snowstorms this winter.

  Canada

  Dec 27, 2015
• Moncton teacher becomes Jedi master to teach high school math

  Everything from R2-D2 Christmas tree decorations to a life-size stormtrooper costume can be found in his class.

  Education

  Dec 18, 2015
• Wheelchair taxi’s window smashed during weekend shift in Moncton

  The spokesman for All Access Taxi in Moncton is worried about his clients' well-being after someone smashed his van's window.

  Dec 14, 2015
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• Moncton groups overwhelmed with support for Syrian refugees

  Charity groups collecting items to help Syrian refugees headed to the City of Moncton say they have been overwhelmed by local support.

  Canada

  Dec 11, 2015
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• Woman says hospital overcrowding could be impacting her husband’s health

  A Riverview woman says a cramped hospital room is doing more harm than good for her husband while he waits to get transferred into permanent care.

  Canada

  Dec 10, 2015
• Albert County group looking to sponsor Syrian refugee family

  The spokesman for a group raising money to settle a Syrian refugee family in Hillsborough says they have received widespread support.

  Canada

  Dec 6, 2015
• Moncton toddler rhymes off Trudeau cabinet in video, draws attention from Parliament Hill

  A Moncton toddler's political smarts is grabbing the attention of those on Parliament Hill.

  Canada

  Dec 3, 2015
• Red scarves around Moncton aim to raise AIDS awareness, improve HIV testing

  AIDS Moncton says around 71,300 Canadians are living with HIV and an estimated 25 per cent don't know they've been infected.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2015
• Moncton groups want more details on Syrian refugees

  Melanie Doiron says more information would help groups getting aid supplies better organize their supplies.

  Canada

  Nov 30, 2015
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• Low dollar benefits N.B. businesses on Black Friday

  The CEO for the Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce says the low Canadian dollar has been a boost for local businesses, keeping many at home on Black Friday.

  Canada

  Nov 27, 2015
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• Group urges N.B. government to boost minimum wage

  The Common Front for Social Justice has launched a campaign urging the provincial government to boost its minimum wage legislation up to $15 per hour.

  Canada

  Nov 23, 2015
• ‘Here is my second home’ : Syrian woman says she’s proud to have settled in N.B.

  A woman who left Syria with her family to stay in Canada says refugees can have a good life in New Brunswick.

  Canada

  Nov 18, 2015
• Moncton residents upset over new snow clearing plan

  One resident believes residents throughout the city deserve an equal level of show clearing service.

  Canada

  Nov 17, 2015
• Sackville N.B. group says Paris attacks have not changed plans to sponsor Syrian refugee family

  The spokesman for the Sackville Refugee Response Coalition says the Paris terrorist attacks haven't changed his group's plans to bring a Syrian refugee family to New Brunswick.

  Nov 16, 2015
• Hillsborough’s only grocery store reopens after roof collapse last winter

  A grocery store in Hillsborough has opened its doors nearly eight months after heavy snow broke through its roof.

  Canada

  Nov 13, 2015
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• Association recommends catch-and-release for Atlantic Salmon next year

  The Miramichi Salmon Association is recommending another catch-and-release only policy for Atlantic salmon next year.

  Environment

  Nov 12, 2015
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• ‘Needs to be given same respect’: Veteran glad Afghan mission being recognized

  A soldier who toured in Afghanistan says it's good to see that the conflict has gained more attention at Remembrance Day ceremonies.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2015
• Kevin Vickers praises police and military for service at Moncton event

  A New Brunswick man hailed as a hero after an attack on Parliament Hill last year says people need to respect the sacrifices police and soldiers have made for freedom in Canada.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2015
• Moncton meeting will look at ways locals can help Syrian refugees

  Moncton's immigration strategy officer says a public meeting on Thursday evening will look at various ways local residents can help Syrian refugees.

  Canada

  Nov 4, 2015
• N.B. premier meets new Liberal MPs

  Premier Brian Gallant says he has high hopes for the province's new Liberal Members of Parliament after meeting with them Sunday afternoon.

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2015