'At what age does a deer become a moose?': The questions tourists ask

“At what age does a deer become a moose?” is just one of the questions curious visitors to Saint John asked during the 2016 tourist season as a last day of summer surge hit the city on Wednesday.

4 tent cities in summer leave Moncton looking for solution

by Suzanne Lapointe

With winter approaching, the city of Moncton is concerned about the residents of four tent cities that have popped up over the summer.

Idea for University of Northern New Brunswick being pitched to region

by Gail Harding

A bilingual university in northern New Brunswick to serve the post-secondary educational needs of students is something the region needs, says one of the men behind the idea.

Concerns grow about prostitution on Moncton's St. George Street

by Gabrielle Fahmy

Downtown Moncton residents and business owners are meeting with the City of Moncton's public safety advisory committee and the Codiac RCMP Wednesday evening to discuss concerns surrounding prostitution on St. George Street.

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Fredericton woman talks inequality at UN event in New York

by Dylan Hackett

The event’s guest speakers included Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and actress Emma Watson.

Patient safety law supports existing policy, says Horizon

by Rachel Cave

Horizon Health Network says a "non-retaliation" clause in the new patient safety law should encourage more disclosure of medical mistakes, both within the hospital system and to patients who were or could have been harmed.

Pop tax a 'kooky' idea, says taxpayers federation

by Philip Drost

Kevin Lacey of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation says Premier Brian Gallant should say no to a pop tax.

Moncton aims to improve housing, food security for homeless and poor

by Dylan Hackett

Moncton is working toward making the city more socially inclusive by improving access to housing and strengthening food security.

Blueberry farmers struggle with low prices in saturated market

by Philip Drost

The National Farmers Union in New Brunswick calls it a "perfect storm" of challenges for blueberry farmers in New Brunswick this season.

'Scrappy' filmmakers keep ahead of CRTC changes by adjusting focus

by Julia Wright

Pick-and-pay, basic cable packages are great for cable subscribers, who now get to choose which channels they pay for - but they’re also changing the playing field for smaller, independent media production companies like Hemmings House Pictures.

Pharmacists worry constraint on narcotics may lead to more robberies

by Vanessa Blanch

The New Brunswick Pharmacists' Association supports the new prescription-monitoring program that will begin rolling out in the province by the end of the year, but CEO Paul Blanchard warns it won't be a "magic cure" for the problem of prescription drug abuse.

Hit and run suspected in Blacks Harbour

The St. George detachment of the West District RCMP responded to a two-vehicle collision on Wellington Road in Blacks Harbour Tuesday night.

Liberal MP calls for fix to Atlantic Canada's population problem

by Philip Drost

A New Brunswick MP is hoping to push Parliament to find ways to solve Atlantic Canada's population problem by exploring ways to boost immigration and to keep people in the region.

Anti-bullying camp pairs fitness with counsellors and law enforcement

by Suzanne Lapointe

A Moncton gym is starting an anti-bullying camp that teaches children confidence and self-defence.

NB Power believes Fredericton power outage caused by wildlife

NB Power believes wildlife caused six power outages in the Fredericton area that left 10,000 customers without power.

Tractor trailer causes thousands in damages near Sussex, RCMP say

A tractor trailer is believed to have caused some property damage, and the Sussex RCMP are looking for any information that could help in their investigation of it.

N.B.'s justice system ranked 3rd in Canada, think tank finds

by Alison Crawford

Canada's justice system scores high on being slow, expensive and inefficient in a report card issued today by the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. It graded provinces and territories on public safety, victims' support, efficiency, fairness and access to justice, and costs and resources.

'That doesn't exist': No space to move Saint John city hall, says analyst

by Connell Smith

Saint John will have a tough time finding space for a new city hall at a better rate than it is paying now, according to the head of the economic intelligence unit for Turner Drake and Partners, a Halifax based commercial real estate consultant.

'She completely screwed us over': Workers at closed child agency say they're owed

by Oscar Baker III

Former employees of the Family First Human Services in Fredericton say they haven’t received their final paycheck when the child and youth care service closed late last month.

Hundreds of Syrian refugee families will benefit from major food donation

by Shane Fowler

A major donation of halal lamb is allowing the Greener Village Community Food Centre to help hundreds of Syrian refugee families living in the Fredericton area over the next three months.

Ready, set — football's back in Miramichi after almost 50 years

by Philip Drost

It had been almost 50 years since the last game of high school football in the Miramichi Valley, but now it’s back.

Couple left homeless after fire in rural area near Woodstock

A couple from a rural area near Woodstock is trying to figure out where to go next after a fire destroyed their home on Monday, according to the Red Cross.

Forecast Sunshine and above normal temperatures for last day of summer

by Vanessa Blanch

A mainly sunny and warm day is expected across New Brunswick on Wednesday with afternoon highs reaching 24 C says CBC meteorologist Peter Coade.

Maritime students taking longer to complete 1st degree

by Dylan Hackett

Maritime students are spending more time on their first degrees and the New Brunswick Student Alliance is hoping the timely completion benefit will cater to five years rather than four.

GAS GURU Prices to hit highest point since last spring

CBC New Brunswick's Gas Guru Robert Jones expects to see prices climb this week due in large part to a gasoline pipeline break in Alabama on Friday. At least diesel will hold steady.

'It's what I call the OMG factor': See 3D sidewalk art in Sackville

A sidewalk art piece at the corner of Weldon and Bridge Streets in Sackville has been drawing the attention of passersby.

'It's nice to watch the big bulls come in': Moose weigh-in draws crowd

Shortly after first light on the first day of moose hunting season Tuesday, people began arriving at the province's registration station in Fredericton. They were there to watch hunters come in with their moose carcass.

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Gallant defends service cuts and lack of jobs during live interview

Premier Brian Gallant took questions today from New Brunswickers on Information Morning Saint John on topics such as job creation and economic growth.

Farmer has a beef with province charging him for too many cattle

by Tori Weldon

Lee Murray of Indian Mountain pleaded guilty to having more than 19 head of cattle in his property without the proper permit.

Tax on sugary drinks not ruled out by premier

Premier Brian Gallant says the province “could potentially be convinced” to tax pop and other unhealthy, sugary drinks in much the same way as alcohol.

Wilbur Dedam trial on sex charges hears from husband of accuser

The spouse of a woman who alleges she was sexually abused for former Esgenoôpetitj First Nation chief Wilbur Dedam when she was a child testified he remembered being at a party with the two of them when Dedam broke down and said sorry to her.

Moncton council paying Ontario consulting firm to find new city manager

by Suzanne Lapointe

Moncton city council is spending more than $30,000 to an Ontario consulting firm to find a new city manager.

The hunt is on for a new Saint John city hall

by Connell Smith

Saint John's municipal offices could soon be packed up and moved to a new city hall. On Monday night, council approved a request for proposals that will enlist a realtor to search for space somewhere in the uptown.

High-profile break-ins in small towns spur investigation

by Shane Fowler

Small town business owners are on edge following a string of break-ins in rural New Brunswick communities that took place last week.

Moose hunting season: By the numbers

by Gail Harding

The annual moose hunt begins Tuesday and those lucky enough to have their name drawn will be ready to bag their prize as early as dawn.

Forecast Showers and drizzle continue today but sunshine expected tomorrow

by Vanessa Blanch

Tuesday will be another wet and warm day for New Brunswick, with highs between 20 C and 24 C, according to CBC meteorologist Peter Coade.

Climate change may 'eradicate' some softwoods in N.B., says professor

New Brunswick may see softwood species such as balsam fir and black spruce disappear from the province's forests over the next 80 years or so, says a University of New Brunswick forestry professor.

CBC Investigates Long-delayed drug monitoring program to begin rolling out

by Karissa Donkin, Tori Weldon

New Brunswick will start rolling out a prescription drug monitoring program by the end of 2016. But critics are warning it could do more harm than good.

Patients can get answers for medical errors with new law

by Rachel Cave

Patients who are harmed by medical error and even those who "could have" been harmed by unintended medical events, will soon be entitled to know what happened, under New Brunswick law.

Seafood giant Cooke Aquaculture moving into Wellington Row office this fall

by Julia Wright

Seafood giant Cooke Aquaculture is the latest newcomer north of Union Street in uptown Saint John.

Francophones in N.B. trail anglophones in literacy, study shows

by Julianne Hazlewood

New Brunswick is the only province where francophones continue to significantly lag behind their English-speaking counterparts on literacy tests, according to a new Statistics Canada study.

Giant pumpkin win a fun experience for Fredericton woman

by Gail Harding

Maureen Tingley of Fredericton may have called herself the chief assistant pumpkin grower as she helped her husband, Daryl grow giant pumpkins the last few years, but this year she can now call herself the chief pumpkin grower.

Guilty verdicts rendered in J-Tornado drug trial in Saint John

Two Saint John men have been found guilty on all charges in the J-Tornado trial, which delved into the the drug-dealing world in Saint John and New Brunswick.