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Preparing RCMP body-cam evidence for court will be monumental task, prosecutor says
The RCMP is phasing-in the use of body-worn cameras across the country and expects 90 per cent of frontline members to be wearing them within a year.
Backlogs blamed for 400% increase in stayed criminal charges in N.B.
The number of criminal charges stayed in New Brunswick rose more than 400 per cent last year, and early reports suggest similar delays will show up in this year's tally because of shortages in the legal profession.
Focus on gifts or experiences for children that spark creativity this holiday season
The holidays are a good time to turn away from devices and help children develop much needed social skills, such as communication, teamwork and problem solving, experts say.
More education coming for N.B. students, teachers to raise awareness of human trafficking
Teachers and students are exposed to human trafficking on a regular basis — whether they know it or not — say experts who want school systems to bring in policies and programs that could keep students safe, both in class and online.
Dedicated human-trafficking unit needed in New Brunswick, say survivors, advocates
Kelly Tallon Franklin is making it her life's mission to help end human trafficking in Canada and around the world, and her interest is personal.
Students speak out about need for more mental health supports at school
New Brunswick’s child and youth advocate is calling for new creative approaches to deal with a spike in young people experiencing urgent levels of mental health crises, including anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts.
Overfishing herring, other stocks in Gulf, Bay of Fundy, has critical impact on ocean health
Roughly a third of wild fish stocks in Canada are considered healthy, while the rest are in depleted states, Oceana Canada says in a new report.
Fredericton stepping up safety measures to deal with social issues downtown
Authorities in Fredericton are instituting new safety measures downtown, such as expanding the Community Safety Services Unit and increasing the presence of police and firefighters overnight, following complaints of increased crime.
Conditional sentence for ex-officer on gun charge might not be deterrent, judge says
A Fredericton judge suggested a joint sentencing proposal Tuesday was too lenient in the case of a former peace officer who left a loaded gun in the house while his children were home.
Harm reduction not enough to support those struggling with addictions, say front-line workers
An opioid replacement program in downtown Fredericton will continue to operate at the River Stone Recovery Centre until March 2025 after it got a one-year extension from Health Canada, despite increased opposition to the clinic.