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• Public health officers from across Canada sign letter in support of Dr. Eilish Cleary

  Nineteen public and medical health officers from across Canada have signed a public letter in support of Dr. Eilish Cleary.

  Health

  Dec 23, 2015
• First Syrian refugees to call N.B. home arrive in Fredericton

  The first Syrian refugees that will call New Brunswick home landed in Fredericton Saturday afternoon.

  Canada

  Dec 19, 2015
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• Harsher impaired driving laws in the works for N.B.

  The legislation would boost N.B. from ranking lowest on the strength of its laws, to one of the strongest.

  Crime

  Dec 17, 2015
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• N.B. Auditor General demands Centennial Building plan, gives another debt warning

  MacPherson says there is no immediate risk of default but now is the time to address the province's financial challenges.

  Economy

  Dec 15, 2015
• ‘I’m not asking for permission’ : N.B. Auditor General to do second Atcon report

  MacPherson said she is obtaining access to Atcon books and records and that she intends to ask the Legislative Administration Committee for the proper funds.

  Politics

  Dec 15, 2015
• Man charged with murder in Canadian woman’s death in Grenada

  Police in Grenada say they have charged a man in the death of a New Brunswick woman who disappeared while jogging on the small Caribbean island more than a week ago.

  Canada

  Dec 14, 2015
• UPDATED: Grenada police believe body found is Linnea Veinotte, positive ID pending

  The Royal Grenada Police superintendent in charge of the search for Linnea Veinotte says a body has been found, but it isn't confirmed to be Veinotte yet.

  Canada

  Dec 11, 2015
• Person of Interest in missing Linnea Vienotte case turns himself in

  Police say said they have a person of interest in the case, a male that they have yet to find or speak to.

  Canada

  Dec 10, 2015
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• Should police be policing police? Recent NB RCMP suspensions spur discussion

  FREDERICTON – The list of policing issues in the province is growing, with four RCMP members from a rural New Brunswick detachment being suspended as the latest addition. The four members were of the Woodstock detachment, a force of about 20 members. They were suspended for “discreditable conduct.” READ MORE: Four RCMP members suspended, under investigation due...

  Crime

  Dec 9, 2015
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• Reaction and speculation grows one day after Dr. Eilish Cleary fired

  The leader of the N.B. NDP, Dominic Cardy, is calling for an investigation into Cleary's dismissal.

  Health

  Dec 8, 2015
• Family of Linnea Veinotte, missing in Grenada, begs for information on her whereabouts

  Grenada Police believe Veinotte and her dog were hit by car on Dec. 6 just after 8 a.m.

  Canada

  Dec 8, 2015
• Family calls for immediate government action on improving seniors’ care

  When 84-year-old May Hood goes to visit her 99-year-old step mother in The Moncton Hospital, she doesn't know what room, or hallway, she's going to find her in.

  Health

  Dec 8, 2015
• ‘I knew that this was where it was leading’ : Dr. Cleary fired from position as Chief Medical Officer

  Cleary said the government let her know they came to the conclusion "that my particular skill set does not meet the needs of my employer."

  Health

  Dec 7, 2015
• Dozens of supporters protest Dr. Eilish Cleary’s leave outside Department of Health

  Cleary confirmed through emails with Global News last week that she had been placed on leave, and that it was "not a personal leave," and that she was "told not to talk about it."

  Health

  Dec 7, 2015
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• UPDATED: Sisson mine gets approval with 40 environmental conditions from N.B. government

  The approval was given to Sisson Mines Ltd. for the mine near Fredericton, which is subject to 40 conditions.

  Canada

  Dec 3, 2015
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• Gallant considering carbon tax, other options to fight climate change

  Brian Gallant said he's looking to learn more about some options this weekend, when he attends the climate change summit in Paris.

  Environment

  Dec 2, 2015
• LIVE BLOG: Dennis Oland expected to testify at murder trial

  Dennis Oland has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder in the bludgeoning death of Richard Oland at his Saint John office on July 7, 2011.

  Crime

  Dec 1, 2015
• Bathurst fire damages four buildings, forcing 50 people out of apartments

  Four buildings were destroyed or badly damaged in Bathurst overnight when a fire broke out around midnight.

  Nov 28, 2015
• 50-year-old Hampton man dead after head-on collision

  A 50-year-old man is dead after a head-on collision in Nawigewauk, near Hampton, Friday evening.

  Nov 28, 2015
• Highway tolls, increasing taxes, cuts to education on N.B. government’s list for next budget

  The New Brunswick government has released the list of options available to help find up to $600 million in savings and new revenue.

  Economy

  Nov 27, 2015
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• Group calls on N.B. government to develop new Crown Lands and Forests Act

  "We're not opposed to cutting wood off Crown lands. We just do feel that we need a new strategy."

  Canada

  Nov 26, 2015
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• Dennis Oland will testify at second-degree murder trial

  Dennis Oland will testify at his second-degree murder trial.

  Nov 26, 2015
• Committee votes unanimously to move N.B. PTSD bill forward

  A bill that could speed up treatment for first responders suffering from PTSD has stepped closer to becoming a reality.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2015
• Accused in python case will not appear at preliminary hearing: lawyer

  Jean-Claude Savoie's lawyer, Leslie Matchim, appeared in court on his behalf today.

  Crime

  Nov 24, 2015
• Joshua Group’s charitable status revoked by CRA

  The status was revoked on July 25, 2015.

  Nov 24, 2015