RCMP say reported child-related sexual exploitation cases rising
A dramatic increase in reported child-related sexual exploitation in New Brunswick. RCMP says there were nearly 570 new investigations launched in 2023. That's an increase of around 330 per cent compared to eight years earlier. Police say with youth relying more on social media, there are more ways for criminals to tar...
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Millions provided for new projects for veterans and military families
New funding will bring music into the lives of veterans and military families. Federal Minister of Veterans Affairs Ginette Petitpas Taylor announced almost $11.4 million on Monday for new projects. Sistema New Brunswick will receive $500, 000 for a new project at the 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown. The on...
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N.S. man dies in single-vehicle crash in Pointe des Robichaud
A 28-year-old man from Judique is dead after a car crash in Pointe des Robichaud in New Brunswick. The RCMP says it happened at about 1 a.m. yesterday when the vehicle crossed the centre line and hit two power poles. Three people were thrown from the vehicle. The 28-year-old man died at the scene, and the two others we...
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Quispamsis hosts 2024 National Women's U18 Championship
Some of Canada's top women's hockey players are in New Brunswick this week. Quispamsis is hosting the 2024 National Women's Under-18 Championship. This is the first time the championship is being held in Atlantic Canada. It is also the fifth Hockey Canada event for Quispamsis in eight years. Eight teams are competing i...
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Nominations open for 16 local government vacancies
Some New Brunswickers will be heading to the polls again in just a few short weeks. Nominations open Monday for the upcoming local government byelections on Dec. 9. There are 16 vacancies to be filled, including two council seats that became vacant after the recent provincial election. "Following a provincial gene...
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Escaped inmate located and back in custody in Saint John
An escaped inmate from Saint John Regional Correctional Centre has now been arrested. Saint John police said they responded to the jail on Old Black River Road around 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Police said the inmate was seen squeezing through the fence and eventually evading capture of pursuing corrections officers. "Patr...
Nov 03, 2024
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Fredericton police seek help in recent scams
Police in New Brunswick's capital are warning about a surge in phone scams and are asking for help to identify a suspect. Fredericton police say multiple people have reported being contacted by scammers posing in various capacities. The victim was told their bank account was locked due to a child pornography investigat...
Nov 02, 2024
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Measles outbreak declared as 2 more cases confirmed
A measles outbreak has been declared in part of New Brunswick as more cases of the contagious infection are confirmed. Public Health announced Friday that it had declared an outbreak in Zone 3, which includes Fredericton and the upper Saint John River valley. "The situation is evolving rapidly," Dr. Mark McKe...
Nov 01, 2024
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Health care survey shows mixed opinions for different regions
People in the province's northern health zones have very different health care experiences, according to a new survey from the New Brunswick Health Council. Zone 5, the Restigouche area, has the lowest rating compared to its neighbour, Zone 4, Madawaska and the North-West Area. The government-funded provincial health c...
Nov 01, 2024
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Susan Holt names cabinet ministers
New Brunswick's incoming premier has unveiled which MLAs will serve as part of her government's cabinet. Susan Holt announced the 19-member executive council ahead of Saturday's swearing-in ceremony. "There is a lot of hard work ahead as we strive to make meaningful change for New Brunswickers so they can access t...
Nov 01, 2024
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