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Fredericton budget passes despite last-minute concerns over affordability
Fredericton city council avoided an attempt by a few councillors on Monday to send the 2025 municipal budget back to staff in hopes of finding $3 million to $4 million in savings.
20K donation brings restoration of historic Bathurst post office one step closer
The money is from the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation, a Saint John-based organization that supports visual arts.
Iconic N.B. newspaper finds new life under new ownership
Vicki Hogarth of CHCO-TV is touting the station’s new website, which now includes a revival of the longtime local paper, the St. Croix Courier.
2 diseases deadly to oysters found in N.B. for 1st time
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced Thursday that two oyster diseases were discovered in oyster samples in Spence Cove, near the Confederation Bridge.
Copper theft in Miramichi knocks out internet, phone service
Police say an overnight copper theft disrupted communications in Miramichi and left behind a costly repair bill, as crews worked through the day to restore service.
1st woman to call play-by-play for Canadian NHL team a Mount Allison grad
Kenzie Lalonde made history in Canadian sports this week, but it all began in the small New Brunswick town of Sackville.
Louise Imbeault named next lieutenant-governor of New Brunswick
Louise Imbeault will be the next lieutenant-governor of New Brunswick, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced late Friday afternoon.
Irving-owned company settles in Wolastoqey title claim suit
One of the industrial companies named in a large title claim by the Wolastoqey Nation in New Brunswick has been removed from the lawsuit.
$200M wind-farm proposal in western N.B. a first for Sitansisk First Nation
A proposed wind farm in the Florenceville-Bristol area of western New Brunswick drew support and concern from about 60 people at a recent public information session.
Fredericton council asks province for parental leave for city councillors
Local government leaders could soon get to take the same parental leave as other New Brunswickers.