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The New Brunswick Federation of Labour (NBFL) wants the province to declare intimate partner violence (IPV) an epidemic. The push comes on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, which is marked on Dec. 6. Tasha Saleese, NBFL Vice-President for Women's Issues, is calling on the province fo...

It might be good to wait until Friday to fill up your fuel tank, according to an industry source. The price for regular self-serve gasoline is expected to drop by four cents on Thursday night. Diesel prices are also expected to come down by around two cents, according to the source. Currently, New Brunswickers are payi...

New Brunswick showed a lack of accountability and due diligence when it approved funding for a private addiction centre, according to a provincial watchdog. Child, Youth and Seniors' Advocate Kelly Lamrock made the finding in a new report his office released on Thursday morning. At the centre of it was a $1.46-million ...

The ferry between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick is back in service. The Fundy Rose returns between Digby and Saint John. The vessel had been out of service since mid-October due to mandatory drydock work in Quebec. Bay Ferries says the work happens every two years. The first departure from Digby to Saint John was sched...

New Brunswick will be well-represented behind the bench at the upcoming 4 Nations Tournament, running from February 12 to 20, 2024. David Alexander of Moncton, the goaltending coach for the St. Louis Blues, will take on the same role for Team Canada during the event. With years of NHL experience, Alexander has worked w...

The Sussex Vale Transition House has launched a new second-stage housing program, "Doors of Hope," to provide long-term support for survivors of intimate partner violence. The "Doors of Hope" program addresses these needs by providing a five-unit apartment building where survivors can stay for at le...

The winter forecast for Atlantic Canada is still a little uncertain. Environment Canada says much of Canada will be influenced by a weak La Nina system, but it is not fully certain how much of an impact it will have in the east. Meteorologist Gina Ressler says there are slightly elevated chances temperatures for the mo...

Another round of snow is on the way, though some of us will see quite a bit more than others. Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for much of northern New Brunswick. Up to 25 centimetres could fall in places like Bathurst, Campbellton, Edmundston, Grand Falls and Woodstock. The snow is expected to begin on...

The Courage Centre in Shediac has added another four-legged member to its team. Winston is the newest justice facility dog for New Brunswick. He was born in April 2023 and was trained by the Lions Foundation of Canada's dog guides program. "Their job is to provide support and calming companionship as victims of cr...

Move over flying reindeer! Watch for flying moose. Porter Airlines has partnered with Moosehead Breweries. As of this week, it will offer the Atlantic Canadian brewery's flagship beers and lagers to passengers on all of its flights. Led by the Oland family since 1867, Moosehead is the last major brewery in this country...

A woman has died and a man has been arrested following a vehicle-pedestrian collision in eastern New Brunswick. Police say first responders were called to the crash on Route 115 in Notre-Dame during the noon hour on Monday. Investigators believe a northbound vehicle collided with a pedestrian who was walking on the sou...

If you're a nurse in New Brunswick, the government might give you thousands of dollars before the end of the year. The province revealed today that permanent full-time nurses will get $10,000 dollars as part of a retention payment before Dec. 31. Part-time nurses will get a pro-rated amount based on hours worked in the...

RCMP say a man has died after being struck by a vehicle in Richibucto-Village. Emergency crews were called to Bells Mills Road around 6:15 p.m. Monday. Investigators believe an eastbound vehicle hit a pedestrian travelling in the same direction A 34-year-old man from the community died at the scene from his injuries. P...

New Brunswick teachers want the Liberal government to act quickly on key issues facing the education sector. Peter Lagacy said a new government means a chance to tackle systemic issues, such as teacher shortages and workplace conditions. "As we approach the winter semester, we urge government to deliver not just p...

A 65-year-old woman has died after police say she was struck by a vehicle near Miramichi. First responders were called to the crash on Micmac Road in Red Bank back on Nov. 11. The pedestrian, who was from Red Bank First Nation, died from her injuries on Monday. Police said the driver of the vehicle did not suffer any p...

Get your brushes ready - the 2024 Everest Canadian Curling Senior Championship has kicked off in Moncton. The event hosted by Curl Moncton runs from Sunday through Saturday and welcomes Canada's top 50-and-over curling teams. A total of 14 men's and women's teams are competing to represent Canada at the 2025 World Seni...

New Brunswick needs to take immediate action to address the youth mental health crisis in First Nations communities, according to the province's child and youth advocate. Kelly Lamrock released a new monitoring report on Monday addressing recommendations that were made in a 2021 report entitled No Child Left Behind. Th...

Charges have been laid in connection with a child porn investigation that began in October 2022. In November 2023, RCMP searched a home in Brewers Mill, and a 48-year-old man was arrested. Several electronic devices were also seized. The man was later released on conditions, pending a future court appearance. Last wee...

An eight-time Grammy-nominated Canadian musician is returning to Atlantic Canada. Avril Lavigne has announced the 2025 extension of her sold-out greatest hits tour, which will include two stops in the Maritimes. The 19-day tour kicks off at the Avenir Centre in Moncton on May 18th, followed by a visit to the Scotiabank...

New Brunswick's fisheries and aquaculture sectors are getting a boost in government funding. More than $38 million in provincial and federal funding has been announced through the Atlantic Fisheries Fund. Officials said the money will support the adoption of innovative technologies aimed at improving efficiency, seafoo...