New Brunswick Latest News

• New Brunswick oysters test positive for dermo disease, first confirmed case in Canada

  Dermo, which has been detected in Canada for the first time, has spread from oyster to oyster in New Brunswick.

  Canada

  Nov 22
• Saint John mayor urges voters to cast ballots in Ward 3 byelection

  There are 11 candidates running in a municipal byelection in Saint John, after former councillor David Hickey was elected as a provincial MLA. 

  Politics

  Nov 22
• Sarah McLachlan cancels Canadian tour due to acute laryngitis

  The singer-songwriter says she was "heartbroken" to drop the dates but says she's been told she needs vocal rest to fully recover.

  Entertainment

  Nov 20
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• New Brunswick First Nations can claim title over privately owned land: court

  A New Brunswick court has found that First Nations can seek title to vast areas of privately owned land in the province, but to do so they have to go through the Crown.

  Canada

  Nov 20
• Famous Fredericton beaver sculpture finds new home in downtown art gallery

  When people pass by the white-pillared Beaverbrook Art Gallery starting this weekend, they will be greeted by one of Fredericton's most famous sculptures.

  Canada

  Nov 20
• New Brunswick Liberals promise rent cap, tax cuts in first 100 days in office

  A rent cap, tax cuts, and payments to nurses are among the election promises the New Brunswick Liberals say they will fulfil in their first 100 days in office.

  Politics

  Nov 19
• No mail, consider e-transfer: N.B. charities scramble amid Canada Post strike

  Charities in New Brunswick that rely heavily on mailed-in donations at this time of year are scrambling amid the Canada Post strike.

  Canada

  Nov 19
• These were Canada’s top 10 stolen vehicles in 2023

  As car theft finally decelerates in Canada after a surge in recent years, the country’s top 10 stolen vehicles for 2023 have been revealed – and they’re mostly SUVs.

  Canada

  Nov 19
• Moncton jam session brings space, community for neurodivergent musicians

  In some ways, the jam session at the Moncton Dart Club is like many others -- with guitars pianos and classics everyone knows.

  Canada

  Nov 18
• Acadian journalist appointed lieutenant-governor of New Brunswick

  Louise Imbeault was a reporter for Radio-Canada Acadie, where Trudeau says she "promoted" Acadian culture across the world.

  Canada

  Nov 15
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• Petition urges Shediac, N.B. council not to allow women’s rehab centre expansion

  A rehabilitation centre for women in Shediac, N.B. is trying to expand its services, but it's getting pushback from residents. 

  Health

  Nov 15
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• N.B. fiscal update projects bigger deficit due to ‘significant’ travel nurse costs

  René Legacy's second quarter update released today shows a worsening situation since the last update in August, which pegged the deficit at $27.6 million.

  Money

  Nov 15
• Saint John unhoused population prepares for cold weather ahead

  The unhoused population in Saint John has topped 300 this year, and the community is bracing for the cold weather ahead. 

  Canada

  Nov 14
• New Brunswick’s premier sends out minister mandate letters, outlines expectations

  New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt has given marching orders to her new cabinet ministers to fulfill promises made during last month's election.

  Politics

  Nov 14
• P.E.I. residents asked to look out for health records ‘carried off by strong winds’

  Prince Edward Island's health authority is asking for the public's help in finding a some paper health records that were "carried off by strong winds."

  Health

  Nov 14
• Backlash against Fredericton addictions clinic is unfair, says doctor

  A doctor operating an opioid replacement treatment clinic in downtown Fredericton says she's disheartened by the backlash from residents. 

  Health

  Nov 13
• 4 of 4: Last supermoon of the year to light up Canadian skies

  Catch the fourth and final supermoon of the year, the beaver moon, this Friday as it lights up the night sky, marking 2024's celestial finale.

  Canada

  Nov 13
• Community shows overwhelming support after fire damages beloved pub in Saint Andrews

  A beloved pub in the town of Saint Andrews has burned down after a fire started in the storage area. Although there are no injuries, the damages will be costly.

  Canada

  Nov 12
• New Brunswick premier confirms her Liberal government will draft carbon pricing plan

  New Brunswick's premier says her newly elected Liberal government will draft a carbon pricing plan that will be submitted for Ottawa's approval.

  Canada

  Nov 12
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• Crowd brave rain to honour veterans at Fredericton Remembrance Day ceremony

  Not even the soggy weather could discourage the hundreds of people who came to the cenotaph in downtown Fredericton to pay their respects this Remembrance Day.

  Canada

  Nov 11
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• 11 new cases of measles confirmed in New Brunswick, bringing total cases to 25

  New Brunswick health officials urged residents to get vaccinated Saturday after 11 new cases of measles were confirmed in the province.

  Health

  Nov 9
• First World War airmen from New Brunswick were pioneers of air warfare

  Airmen from New Brunswick were pioneers of air warfare during the First World War. During that time, aircrafts were in the development stage.

  Canada

  Nov 9
• Footage of classic New Brunswick road trips take people down memory lane

  A provincial archivist is tapping into the power of nostalgia by sharing footage of classic New Brunswick road trips.

  Canada

  Nov 8
• Halifax school drops ask that military ditch uniforms for Remembrance Day

  School administrators say they wish to be "responsive" to the "diverse makeup of our school community" in asking veterans to attend Remembrance ceremonies in "civilian clothing."

  Canada

  Nov 7
• New Brunswick to allow medicare to pay for surgical abortions outside hospitals

  Access to abortions in clinics has been restricted across New Brunswick because the government only covered the cost if they were performed in one of three hospitals.

  Canada

  Nov 7