Poet laureate Jenna Lyn Albert triggered the controversy when she read a poem about a personal experience with abortion written by Conyer Clayton.

CUPE Local 508 represents outside workers in New Brunswick’s capital, which includes snowplow operators, mechanics and staff who maintain the city’s drinking water.

The building will be full of micro-units, ranging in size from 300 to 900 square feet.

At its meeting Tuesday, Fredericton city council directed staff to draft a bylaw resolution to prohibit left turns off Wallace Avenue.

A city spokesperson says most councillors voted to defer a decision on the bylaw amendment, with concerns raised about whether the city should pay for the changes rather than the business owner.

Council members in New Brunswick's capital city want an increase to their pay because of new tax regulations that have them netting less cash.

The province says the City of Fredericton can't begin construction in Officers' Square without final approval from the Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture.

The University of New Brunswick's Sir Max Aitken Pool may stay afloat for another three years after the provincial government offered financing to help extend the pool's life.

Fredericton City Council has voted to keep the city's proposed all-wheel sports plaza in the downtown core following public consultations. Members of Skateboard Fredericton Inc. say they're thrilled with the news.

After much deliberation, Fredericton city council has agreed on a location for the new regional performing arts centre. Council has accepted, in principle, the renovation and expansion of the current Playhouse site on Queen Street.