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Canadian scientists have found that the ocean floor is on the move. In Webb's Bay, Nunatsiavut, the seabed swells in winter and settles in summer, creating frost blisters as wide as a car and about a foot tall. Dr. Audrey Limoges, an associate professor of earth sciences at the University of New Brunswick, said the fin...

The highest deficit in over 20 years was unveiled on Friday morning during a second-quarter fiscal update for 2025-2026. The Holt government is projecting a deficit of $834.7 million, compared to the budgeted deficit of $549 million. Finance Minister Rene Legacy says it could potentially grow even further. Total revenu...

Police in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick have charged a doctor with new offences related to an ongoing investigation of sexual assaults at hospitals. In August, RCMP charged the former employee of Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre with sexual assault. Investigators said they learned the assault happened in January ...

It's going to cost you more for fuel this week. The amount will depend on what type you're using. Furnace oil is up four cents a litre to a maximum of around $1.80 Diesel increased 8.7 cents to a max of around $1.91. The cost for regular self-serve rose just 0.2 cents a litre to a maximum of around $ 1.54. In Nova Scot...

Regional collaboration was the topic of discussion as Atlantic Canada's economic development ministers met Thursday. The meeting was an opportunity for the group to affirm their commitment to collaboration between the four provinces and to identify joint priorities to strengthen Atlantic Canada's economic future. "...

The Sisson mine north of Fredericton has been added to Canada's list of nation‑building projects. The designation signals federal recognition of New Brunswick's role in supplying critical minerals for the economy, defence and clean energy. Premier Susan Holt said the mine is ready to be developed and could help secur...

Another increase at the pumps Thursday night is expected for New Brunswickers, according to an industry source. Regular self-serve gasoline is expected to rise by about one cent per litre. Diesel is forecast to climb more sharply, with an increase of more than five cents per litre. Maximum prices currently range from $...

Atlantic Canada could be in for above-average snowfall this winter, according to the venerable Farmers' Almanac. According to the Almanac's winter forecast for the region, the snowiest periods could be mid-November, mid- and late December, and early to mid-January. Snow tends to increase the risk of accidents as driver...

A decision to cut a tree-planting in the federal budget was met with disappointment by seedling producers. The Canadian Tree Nursery Association represents more than 95 per cent of Canada's forest restoration seedling producers. The federal government decided to cut short the Two Billion Trees (2BT) Program, saving an ...

A summit in Saint John brought together more than 70 tradeswomen to focus on support, retention and empowerment in the skilled trades. The event was held on November 6 at the Saint John Trade and Convention Centre. It was hosted by New Boots Progressive Women Plus Network, part of Map Strategic Workforce Services. Exec...