N.B. fishermen not happy with new rules to protect endangered whale
Fishermen say the Department of Fisheries and Oceans waited until the last minute to tell them about the changes. Continue reading
New Brunswick
Saint John City Market restoration a challenging necessity, architect says
Mayor Don Darling says although the 9,000 square feet of office space will be state of the art, great efforts were taken to maintain historical integrity. Continue reading
Police arrest 4 more people in drug investigation linked to Hells Angels
According to police, the investigation into cocaine trafficking on the Acadian Peninsula and Restigouche, Madawaska and Victoria counties started in November 2016. Continue reading
Nearly 100 flu-related deaths this year in N.S., N.B.: health officials
Despite the increase in the Maritimes, Public Health says influenza activity in Canada in on the decline. Continue reading
New Brunswick monastery ends century-old tradition of dairy farming
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
The monk responsible for the cattle plans to accompany them to auction. ‘I want to see the girls off one last time,’ he said. ‘Give them a last hug.’ Continue reading
NB Liquor kicks off suds-filled spat with Picaroons, Nova Scotia’s craft brewers
Heated words have replaced cold Nova Scotia beer in the storefront of one New Brunswick craft brewery. Continue reading
N.B. prison guards plead not guilty to manslaughter charge in Matthew Hines’ death
Hines was serving a five-year sentence for crimes including robbery when he died on May 26, 2015. Continue reading
Saskatchewan curlers sweep their way to silver at nationals
Skylar Ackerman’s rink is back in Saskatchewan with some new hardware and treasured memories after claiming silver at Canada’s u-18 curling championship in New Brunswick. Continue reading
N.B. tourism industry frustrated with premier over hotel tax decision, calls for minister’s resignation
Members of the Tourism Industry Association of New Brunswick say they’re frustrated by the Gallant government’s decision not to impose a hotel tax. Industry is wants the province to reconsider and say they feel “blind-sided” by the decision. They’re also calling on the tourism minister to resign Continue reading
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Purolator to hire 85 employees in Dieppe over the next 5 years
By Morganne Campbell Video Journalist
The provincial government makes another jobs announcement in Dieppe in less than a week. Purolator is expanding it’s company’s largest processing facility in Atlantic Canada, creating 85-jobs. Continue reading
