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N.B. Liberal Leader Vickers mulls byelection run
The byelection in Shediac Bay-Dieppe could be one to watch depending on who decides to run. Continue reading
N.B. Medical Society says hospital violence ‘getting worse’
On Tuesday, the New Brunswick Nurses Union sent a letter to the Higgs government calling for improvements to hospital security. Continue reading
New Brunswick political leaders weigh in with key provincial issues for federal election
According to JP Lewis, associate professor of politics at the University of New Brunswick, the figure at the helm of the party may be just as important to voters as policy. Continue reading
Saint John mulls allowing changes to hidden facades of heritage buildings
The changes would allow the owners of heritage buildings to make changes to some aspects of side and rear facades without receiving heritage permits. Continue reading
‘Heartbroken to lose these trees’: Saint John continues Hurricane Dorian cleanup
NB Power crews could be seen spread out along the southern portion of Highway 111 cutting trees from powerlines where, as of Monday morning, over 1,300 customers remained without power. Continue reading
Business representatives, MLAs speak out against proposed heavy machinery tax
“I, as a councillor for five years, don’t think that heavy industry is paying its fair share in Saint John, and this will prove one way or the other,” said Saint John Harbour MLA Gerry Lowe. Continue reading
‘It’s toxic’: conversion therapy survivor calls for ban in New Brunswick
Mitchell Goodine grew up in a religious household in Tilley, New Brunswick and underwent several sessions of conversion therapy after he began to question his sexuality as a teenager. Continue reading
N.B. MLAs question productiveness of mandatory vaccine hearings
Frequent outbursts of applause also prompted warnings from committee chair Andrea Anderson-Mason, even saying Wednesday that she would be forced to clear the chamber should it continue. Continue reading
Anti-vaccination group to challenge New Brunswick mandatory immunization bill
Ted Kuntz of Vaccine Choice Canada said if Bill 39 were to become law, the group would pursue a challenge to the Supreme Court of Canada if necessary. Continue reading
‘There are no two sides’ to vaccine debate, N.B. education minister says
A three-day hearing on proposed amendments to the province’s vaccine bill that would remove non-medical exemptions for children in the public school system got underway on Tuesday. Continue reading
‘It’s the circle of life’: Viral video shows shark attacking seal in Bay of Fundy
Carol Browne says the boat was somewhere in the Bay of Fundy when she spotted a group of seals on a rock. That’s when the attack began. Continue reading
Higgs ‘may’ ask auditor general to look into financial irregularities in Lt.-Gov’s office
Global News confirmed on Thursday that the RCMP received a complaint about potential irregularities on Aug. 2, the day Lieutenant Governor Jocelyne Roy Vienneau passed away. Continue reading
New Brunswick RCMP investigating report of ‘financial irregularities’ in Lt.-Gov’s office
The Mounties declined to provide any more information beyond a brief statement issued on Thursday. Continue reading
St. Stephen particleboard mill to lay off as many as 75 people
Global News has learned that the company plans to layoff between 65 and 75 people when it closes its entire particleboard division. Continue reading
Saint John Tool Library chooses structure for next community build
On the weekend of Sept. 13 to 15, volunteers will gut the building at 96 Victoria St. in the city’s old north end to see if it can be renovated into new housing. Continue reading