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This crafter is handmaking her Christmas gifts — with help from 15 alpacas and 26 sheep
Rachel Dalton, owner of Brigadoon Fiber Farm in Hoyt, wanted to make as many handmade Christmas gifts this year as she could. She used her weaving skills to turn alpaca and sheep fibre into wearable goods for friends and family.
2 New Brunswickers score spots on Team Canada for upcoming tournaments
Two New Brunswickers will be representing Canada on the world stage in hockey over the holiday season.
Cirque du Soleil coming to Saint John, featuring one of New Brunswick's own
A Cirque du Soleil show will be stopping in New Brunswick this winter, featuring one of the province’s own renowned figure skaters.
Local shops seeing uptick in theft, say store owner and retail council
While many stores are alive with busy holiday shoppers, one business owner in Saint John says shoplifting has become an increasing problem in recent years.
French-language rights, overcrowding among reasons for new school projects, minister says
The provincial government announced eight major school projects earlier this week, and Education Minister Claire Johnson says a number of criteria are considered when assessing which proposals have the greatest need.
Byelections see Mariah Darling win as Saint John councillor, Roméo Bourque as Beausoleil mayor
Ten municipal byelections came to a close Monday night, with 5,680 ballots cast across the province, according to Elections New Brunswick’s unofficial results.
Assessment of Ritchie Lake in Quispamsis reveals water-quality concerns
A new assessment of Ritchie Lake in Quispamsis has revealed sedimentation and water-quality issues, as well as a desire from residents to see the lake’s historic value preserved.
3 recent N.B. pedestrian deaths highlight need for vigilance on roads
Police and a road-safety expert say the deaths of three pedestrians in the span of a single day this week serve as a tragic reminder to be cautious and follow road-safety rules.
Saint John Airport adds new route to Montreal through Pascan Aviation
The Saint John Airport has added another route to Montreal because of high demand. The airline servicing the route is Quebec-based Pascan Aviation.
NBTA appeals to Holt government to help relieve teacher shortage, but how?
The New Brunswick Teachers' Association president says he wants to ensure the province addresses recruitment and retention of teachers, but is short on the specifics of how to achieve that.