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Catalytic converter thefts are dropping across N.B. Here's why.
Warmer weather used to mean sleepless nights for Kyle MacKinnon, the owner of Lincoln Auto Shop. He had to stay alert for catalytic converter thieves. But so far this year, he has been able to get a good night's sleep instead.
Saint Andrews offers $100 rebate on residential security cameras, cites rise in crime
Saint Andrews hopes to have more eyes on its streets with a new security camera rebate program, but not everyone agrees it's a good idea, citing privacy concerns.
Scientists find rare species in survey of Chignecto Isthmus
A group of researchers recently conducted a land survey of the Chignecto Isthmus, a narrow strip of land connecting New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, and documented over 58 species of birds and 360 species of plants.
Bangladeshis in N.B. in the dark as communication is cut after deadly protests
To Mostofa Kamal, the sound of the dial tone when he tries to call his parents in Bangladesh could mean anything. He doesn't know if his family is safe because for the past week, Kamal has not been able to reach their hospital from his home in Fredericton.
Plan to monitor prescriptions won't lower overdoses, harm-reduction workers say
Bmonitoring program to help avoid drug abuse, but some experts say it won't help fight the problem.
Blueberry season shaping up to be early and bountiful, farmer says
Blueberry season is almost here, and the harvest may be earlier and bluer than last year.
New nature preserve on Ross Island is among N.B.'s largest
The Nature Trust of New Brunswick is planning a celebration on Saturday to mark the official opening of the Keiko and Errol Nature Preserve on Ross Island, off Grand Manan.
N.B. parks, trades workers may go on strike this summer after negotiations reach impasse
More than 2,100 people employed by the province — including labourers, park employees, equipment operators and tradespeople — may go on strike in July, their union announced Wednesday.
Fredericton seamsters work overtime to fulfil dress demands
There is only one clear path to get around inside Viggila Goldwin's tailoring store in Fredericton that is not strewn with eye-catching gowns.
HMCS Haida, Canada's 'fightingest' warship now docked in Hamilton, turns 80
Andy Barber was a signalman on HMCS Haida during the the Korean War. On the ship’s 80th anniversary, the 90-year-old tells stories of his days on the destroyer, with an energy similar to the 21-year-old version of himself that climbed aboard in 1954.