Fredericton

• Hundreds of N.B. nursing home beds vacant amid staffing shortages

  The union representing some nursing home workers says there are nearly 400 people waiting for nursing home beds amid ongoing staffing shortages in the sector.

  Health

  Aug 8
  
• With new leader selected, N.B. Liberals look to rebuild party

  Susan Holt is the first woman elected to lead the New Brunswick Liberals and will now turn her attention to rebuilding the party ahead of the next election in 2024.

  Politics

  Aug 7
  
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• Fredericton Police recover body of missing swimmer in Killarney Lake

  Fredericton police say they've recovered the body of a male in his mid 40's following an investigation that took place at Killarney Lake in Fredericton, N.B.

  Canada

  Aug 7
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• Horizon Health Network launches pilot project in wake of ER death

  Horizon Health Network has started a pilot project to have someone in the ER monitoring patients after a patient died while waiting for care in early July.

  Health

  Aug 5
• Ospreys make nest overlooking major Fredericton intersection

  Two ospreys have made a lamppost overlooking the St. John River their home and bird experts say it is likely a very good place for them.

  Environment

  Jul 29
• Fredericton shatters records for new development but questions linger about affordability

  The City of Fredericton says the first half of the year broke records for construction activity in the city, but there are questions about how much of it is affordable housing.

  Canada

  Jul 28
• N.B. food prices remain high, but beginning to stabilize: expert

  Food prices in New Brunswick were up 9.2 per cent from last June, which is higher than the Canadian average of 8.8 per cent.

  Economy

  Jul 21
• Demand for N.B. homes stable despite interest rate hikes, say real estate agents

  Demand for and the price of housing has remained stable in New Brunswick and real estate agents expect that to continue despite interest rate hikes from the Bank of Canada.

  Economy

  Jul 13
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• How the N.B. Liberals are slowly moving away from restrictive abortion rules

  The 3 candidates vying to be the next N.B. Liberal leader would allow public funding of surgical abortions performed outside of hospitals, a shift for the once Frank McKenna party.

  Health

  Jul 11
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• N.B. advocates stand in solidarity with Americans on access to abortions

  A rally was held at the New Brunswick legislature on Saturday to show soliditarity for those in the U.S. impacted by the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

  Health

  Jul 9