RT @dougquan: New: Took a look at our patchwork of civilian-led police oversight bodies in Canada. These are the bodies tasked with investi…
Here are the public health rules in each of the Atlantic bubble provinces
A guide to where rules differ between the four Atlantic provinces. Continue reading
Edmundston, N.B., police officer who shot Chantel Moore now back at work
In a statement to Global News, the Edmundston Police Department confirmed that the officer, whose identity has not been released, has returned to work on “administrative duties.” Continue reading
Opposition parties want N.B. premier to keep focus on COVID-19, not snap election
As by-elections loom and the premier mulls a snap election, opposition parties say there is important work to be done dealing with the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Continue reading
Cannabis NB CEO expects Crown corporation to be profitable this year as potential sale looms
After two years of losses, Cannabis NB’s CEO is confident that the Crown corporation can be a revenue generator. Continue reading
Border towns growing impatient as ‘Atlantic bubble’ draws closer
People on the New Brunswick-Nova Scotia border are hoping that a planned ‘Atlantic bubble’ goes ahead soon. Continue reading
New Brunswick’s mandatory vaccination bill voted down
New Brunswick Education Minister Dominic Cardy has been pushing to pass Bill 11, which would make vaccinations mandatory for children in schools and daycares. Continue reading
N.B. to hold coroner’s inquest into death of Chantel Moore as calls for systemic review continue
Calls for a public inquiry into systemic racism in New Brunswick are growing louder. Continue reading
N.B. says changes to Emergency Measures Act meant to clarify state of emergency powers
The proposed changes would give sweeping powers to cabinet and to police during a state of emergency. Continue reading
First Nations demand immediate action in death of Chantel Moore in Edmundston, N.B.
An independent police watchdog from Quebec has confirmed it will look into the shooting. Continue reading
New Brunswick could use hybrid legislature to continue meeting during pandemic
Options for how to meet virtually are being examined by a committee responsible for house procedures. Continue reading
N.B. Liberals clash with government over lack of stimulus spending
The differing views on how the government should respond the economic crisis posed by the pandemic was on full display in the New Brunswick legislature. Continue reading
B.C. woman does not qualify for compassionate travel exemption to bury mother in New Brunswick
Lesley Shannon’s mother died in April and her attempts to travel to New Brunswick under the compassionate exemption have been denied. Continue reading
New Brunswick legislature adjourns as at least 3 MLAs return home after new coronavirus cases
Three of the province’s most recent confirmed cases of COVID-19 originate in the area of Campbellton, N.B. Continue reading
New Brunswick reverses ban on temporary foreign workers
Temporary foreign workers will be allowed into New Brunswick on May 29. Continue reading
Gyms, hair salons to open as N.B. enters third COVID-19 recovery phase
Social bubbles will now be extended to include family and friends. Continue reading