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Two youth have been arrested after the RCMP investigated threats made toward a school in Rexton, a community in Kent County. The RCMP said several community members reported the threats on December 14 after they appeared on social media. Police said the school remained closed on December 15 while officers investigated,...

The provincial government is putting $10 million toward expanding access to home‑care support for seniors and people with disabilities. Lyne Chantal Boudreau, the minister responsible for seniors, said the funding is meant to help people remain in their homes safely for as long as possible. "Those who wish to ag...

Two schools in Anglophone South are closing early on Friday due to power outages. Emails were sent home to parents and students at around noon to say Apohaqui Elementary School and Sussex Elementary School would be closing. Anglophone East School District also closed Petitcodiac Regional School at 1 pm because of no po...

The rural community of Fundy Shores is calling for a larger role in New Brunswick's nuclear future, backing new reactor technology and the potential development of a medical isotope production facility. Mayor George "Denny" Cogswell says the community is actively advocating for discussions around small modula...

You'll need to hold onto your hats and prepare to get wet. We're under wind warnings in parts of the province today, including Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick, and Sussex and south-central areas. Rainfall warnings are also in effect to the south for regions including Saint John and County, St. Stephen and Northern...

An early Christmas gift for motorists. There were more price dips at the pumps for this week. The Energy and Utilities Board made weekly price adjustments on Friday morning. Gas is down 3.9 cents a litre to a maximum of around $1.33. Diesel dipped even more, by six cents a litre, to a maximum of $1.72. Furnace oil is d...

Just one week before Christmas, and we've got a weather system to tell you about. It will not blanket the area in white, though. A wet, windy and warm weather system is on its way to the province. Environment Canada has now upgraded its alerts to rainfall and wind warnings for much of the southern part of the province....

A drop in fuel prices is expected again in New Brunswick, according to an industry source. Regular self‑serve gasoline is forecast to fall by four cents per litre, while diesel is expected to drop by six cents per litre on Thursday night. Maximum prices currently range from $1.37 per litre for regular self‑serve to...

The New Brunswick SPCA is asking pet owners to think carefully before leaving animals in parked vehicles during the winter. The organization said freezing temperatures can put pets at risk of hypothermia and frostbite, even when the weather doesn't feel extremely cold. Chief Animal Protection Officer Tony Porter said c...

An annual blood drive to honour Becca Schofield's legacy continues in New Brunswick. This year, it launches on December 22 and expands to include both Moncton and Saint John. The Riverview teen inspired the world to give back and help others through her #Beccatoldmeto campaign. Rebecca lost her battle to cancer in 2018...