Snowfall of 15 to 20 cm, rain expected for Thursday into Friday

by Sarah Betts

Environment Canada said Thursday's flurries will give way to periods of snow in the evening and night, becoming heavy at times with 15 centimetres or more expected. Snow is expected to mix and turn into rain after midnight for much of southern N.B.

Hoop dreams: Moncton man defies illness to play with the Miracles

by Kashmala Fida

Henri Goguen, 56, has fulfilled his dream of shooting hoops with the Moncton Miracles — defying the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

Black bobcat snared in N.B., only 12th ever recorded in North America

by Shane Fowler

A New Brunswick trapper snared a black, melanistic, bobcat on Christmas Day.

Fredericton Transit plays designated driver for New Year's Eve

by Philip Drost

Fredericton Transit will act as the city’s designated driver on Saturday night. The city will offer a free transit service on New Year’s Eve from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Saint John Transit chair hopes passenger data will help service turn corner

by Connell Smith

Saint John's long-troubled public transit service is hoping the era of budget deficits and service reductions is now in the past.

Star New Brunswick cyclist Ellen Watters dies from crash injuries

by Julia Wright

Ellen Watters, a Canadian competitive cyclist critically injured in a collision with a car while on a training ride in Sussex, N.B., has died. She was 28.

Gagetown students and seniors bond over crafts, games and stories

by Lauren Bird

Every Friday morning, middle school students visit the Gagetown Special Care Home on Tilley Road in Gagetown to spend an hour with people decades older than they are.

GAS GURU Be glad 2016 is nearly over: Gas prices set to rise yet again

CBC New Brunswick's Gas Guru Robert Jones expects prices to climb again Thursday and it's another significant spike. Over the last six weeks prices have climbed by 12 cents.

The loss of an icon: Star Wars fans reflect on Carrie Fisher's death

by Matthew Bingley

Visit a comic book store like Saint John’s Heroes Beacon, and you’ll find fans mourning the loss of Carrie Fisher.

Cycling accidents up more than a third in Moncton

by Gabrielle Fahmy

The number of accidents involving cyclists in the greater Moncton area has increased more than a third in the last five years, according to data obtained by Radio-Canada.

Them's fightin' words: It's an old world vs. new lobster showdown

by Tori Weldon

​A news report on Le 20h, a French television show, claimed its country produces a better lobster than Canada's East Coast, but a local fish monger disagrees.

New machine could be a 'saviour' for transplant patients

by Julia Wright

A treatment that can mitigate the risk for patients suffering from tissue graft rejection, graft-versus-host disease and other conditions is now available in Saint John because of a donation from Gerry and Caroline Mulder.

A critic without a seat: Opposition parties forced to get creative on East Coast

Former minister now works full-time for Conservative leader's office to stay connected with a region that has no opposition MPs.

Pipelines voted Canadian Press business story of the year

The debate over pipeline development — the economic benefits and environmental concerns it carries — has been selected as The Canadian Press business news story of 2016.

Liberals may never use veto power in judge-moving bill, Gallant says

by Jacques Poitras

Premier Brian Gallant says his government may never use a controversial law that would let it veto the transfer of Court of Queen's Bench judges by the court's chief justice.

Key Industries turns to disabled students across province

by Joseph Tunney

Key Industries, a Saint John company teaching employment skills to intellectually disabled people, is expanding its services to other communities, including Riverview-Albert, Grand Falls and Oromocto.

Forecast Snowstorm blowing its way across New Brunswick, Thursday

by Vanessa Blanch

After some record high temperatures on Tuesday, temperatures have cooled off overnight and icy conditions are possible this morning, according to CBC meteorologist Brennan Allen.

East Coast Music Association to negotiate with union after earning spot on 'unfair list'

by Anjuli Patil

The association behind the annual East Coast Music Awards is being accused of failing to negotiate with musicians.

Opinion What good is declaring broadband a 'basic service' without regulating retail prices?

by Saadia Muzaffar

Without affordability thresholds and a formal buildout deadline, the CRTC's basic service decree is little more than a lofty goal.

'Rainbow lobster' leads contest for craziest crustacean

Social media users are casting their "likes" for photos of exotic lobsters in an online contest that has a multitude of multicoloured, oversized and extra-limbed critters clawing to be crowned craziest crustacean.

Keep those shovels ready: 2016 not done dumping snow on N.B.

by Gail Harding

As New Brunswickers clean up from one storm, Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement indicating another disturbance will bring more for the province Thursday and Friday.

Rising N.B. cycling star severely injured in collision

by Matthew Bingley

Family and friends are rallying around Sussex-area cyclist Ellen Watters, who was severely injured after being struck by a car during a bike ride while home for the holidays.

17-year-old boy dies after being injured at Saint-Quentin plant

by Gail Harding

Wanny Pelletier was taken to hospital Dec. 22 after his leg became caught in a conveyor at a Groupe Savoie plant in northern New Brunswick.

For those who spent Christmas at sea, volunteers make sure gifts are waiting on shore

by Michael MacDonald

Somewhere on the North Atlantic, there's a small fleet of merchant ships headed for the port of Halifax with crews that spent Christmas Day at sea, far from their families.

Analysis Canadian Philippe Myers embraces the spirit of Luc Bourdon

by Tim Wharnsby

Philippe Myers never met fellow Acadian Luc Bourdon, but the 19-year-old Canadian junior shutdown defenceman sure has the spirit of the late Vancouver Canucks prospect.

Video CBC New Brunswick's most popular videos of 2016

Not everything is a popularity contest, but these videos provide an interesting look back at the year now coming to an end in New Brunswick.

Tuesday travel affected by snow and freezing rain

by Gail Harding

Changing weather, from snow to ice pellets and freezing rain, is impacting travel Tuesday morning across New Brunswick.

'A job that has to be done': Being an RCMP diver is not for the faint-hearted

by David Pate

There are only about 70 RCMP divers in Canada, and their work can involve hunting for bodies — the victims of accidents or crimes — that are lost in lakes, rivers or the ocean.

Slide guide: 6 great places to go sledding across the province

by Julia Wright

Snow's on the ground, which means it's sliding time in New Brunswick. Put on some snow pants (and maybe a helmet, if you're accident-prone) and hit the slopes.

Nova Scotia girl receives over 20,000 Christmas cards after mother's online plea

The mother of a girl battling cancer says their Christmas was "extra special" after their mailbox was flooded with more than 20,000 messages of love and encouragement from strangers around the world.

Atlantic blood inventory takes hit from storms before Christmas

by Carolyn Ray

Canadian Blood Services is issuing a plea for blood donations after bad weather caused the closure of several clinics heading into the holidays.

Photos Legendary loss: Artists and entertainers who died in 2016

by Jelena Adzic

The arts and entertainment world lost some bar-raising legends in 2016.

RCMP investigate Christmas Day home invasion in Moncton

by Julia Wright

The Codiac Regional RCMP is investigating a home invasion in Moncton on Christmas Day.

Fire destroys car in early hours of Christmas Day

by Gail Harding

Firefighters believe a problem with the block heater connected to the car caused the fire near Edmundston, N.B.

Sharks, 'cougars' and bears, oh my!: Top 5 animal stories of 2016

Sharks and 'cougars' and bears, oh my! Finned and furred creatures dominated many of the headlines in 2016.

Team Canada's only Maritimer focused on winning gold at world juniors

by Jordan Gill

Philippe Myers, the Dieppe defenceman for the QMJHL’s Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, is the only player from the Maritimes on Team Canada, but he likes the chemistry among players on the roster.

Heavy snow turning to rain expected to make travel difficult in N.B.

by Gail Harding

A snowfall warning has been issued for northwestern and southwestern New Brunswick with up to 20 centimetres of snow expected Monday night.

N.S. woman terrified when dog goes missing from Moncton hotel

by Shane Ross

A Nova Scotia woman whose barking dog was removed from her hotel room and put in a cold truck without her knowledge says her ordeal should be a warning for anyone who travels with their pet.

12 stories to remember from 2016

There were many memorable stories in New Brunswick in the past 12 months. Here are just a few of them.

Surrogate's dream of helping childless couple reaches round the world

by Elizabeth Fraser

A New Brunswick surrogate mother will give the gift of life to an Australian couple this holiday season.

Man wanted in Moncton sex shop robbery

Police are searching for a man who robbed a sex shop in Moncton on Friday.

Missing Moncton boy found safe on Christmas Day

A 15-year-old Moncton boy has been found safe.

Not quite Santa, but delivery drivers try to meet the same deadline

by Jordan Gill

They may not be as impressive as Santa, their sleighs aren’t pulled by obedient reindeer, but delivery drivers are working hard to deliver goods on Christmas Eve.

Norad Santa tracker follows Kris Kringle's sleigh as he delivers gifts around the world

Santa Claus is coming to town, so check in here to follow his route.

'I never talked about it for years': Christmas letter brings happy memories 69 years later

by Jordan Gill

Sixty-nine years ago, a girl from Chatham, N.B., attached a Santa letter to a load of Christmas trees destined for Mississippi. The rest, as they say, is history.