Jennifer Sweet
Reporter
Jennifer Sweet has been telling the stories of New Brunswickers for over 20 years. She is originally from Bathurst, got her journalism degree from Carleton University and is based in Fredericton. She can be reached at 451-4176 or jennifer.sweet@cbc.ca.
Latest from Jennifer Sweet
3 N.B. hockey players stand out during world junior hockey championship
Despite Canada’s loss and elimination Thursday, a few New Brunswick players had a chance to shine at the world junior hockey championship in Ottawa.
Canada -New Brunswick |
Moncton school should have tried harder to save girls' hockey team, say players
Some students at Harrison Trimble High School in Moncton say the school could have done more to save its girls' hockey team when it was short a goalie.
Canada -New Brunswick |
Saint John history teacher, students honoured for digging up Hidden History
A class project at a Saint John high school has put unsung New Brunswick history in the spotlight and helped earn the teacher a Governor General’s award.
Canada -New Brunswick |
LeBlanc optimistic Canada can avoid tariffs from incoming Trump administration
Dominic LeBlanc, the federal public safety minister and newly appointed finance minister, says he’s optimistic tariffs on Canadian exports to the U.S. can be avoided.
Canada -New Brunswick |
Nurses at long-term care homes will receive $10K bonus, Holt says
New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt has made some clarifications about upcoming bonus payments for nurses.
Canada -New Brunswick |
Haitian-born New Brunswicker says his home country has become chaotic
A Saint John man, who is originally from Haiti, says life has become very dangerous and difficult for people there, including members of his family.
Canada -New Brunswick |
Holt government re-evaluating Minto jail project
The previous PC government began work on a new Central Regional Correctional Centre in the riding of former public safety minister Kris Austin over a year ago.
Canada -New Brunswick |
Too many N.B.ers are living in 'energy poverty,' says Saint John activist
A group that studies social issues and advocates on behalf of New Brunswickers with low incomes is disappointed in a recent decision about power rates.
Canada -New Brunswick |
Proposed $8M town hall project in rural N.B. community prompts comparison to Taj Mahal
A controversy has developed in the newly amalgamated community of Sunbury-York South over plans for a new municipal building.
Canada -New Brunswick |
Signs of hope and despair for N.B. salmon population
Atlantic salmon returns were at their lowest level ever this year, say researchers, who are nevertheless refusing to give up hope that the population can rebound.
Canada -New Brunswick |