Fredericton woman finally makes it home after being stranded at Montreal's Trudeau airport

by Kalina Laframboise

Two days and four flights later, Rachel Lelinko has finally made it home to her family in Fredericton. She and her three-year-old son, Caelen, had been stranded at Montreal's Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport since Thursday.

'Unplugged' Café lives up to its name during power outages

by Shane Fowler

Unplugged is the aptly named café in downtown Fredericton which is one of the few business able to offer it's services to customers when winter strikes and the power goes off.

Matt Stairs on the ballot for 2017 Baseball Hall of Fame

by Philip Drost

Fredericton's Matt Stairs is on the ballot for one of the biggest honours in baseball: the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Three prominent New Brunswickers appointed to Order of Canada

by Julia Wright

The offices of Governor General has announced the appointment of Fredericton playwright Norman Foster, businessman Gerry Pond of Rothesay, and Moncton entrepreneur Wesley Armour to the Order of Canada.

Unsilent Night: free New Year's Eve event brings experimental sounds uptown

by Julia Wright

Unsilent Night is an original work by New York composer Phil Kline. It’s designed to be played by many people holding portable music players. The Saint John edition starts at 7 p.m. at Interaction School at 228 Germain St.

Snowstorm causes thousands of power outages, prompts travel warnings across Maritimes

by Vanessa Blanch, Elizabeth Fraser

A winter storm making its way across the Maritimes and Eastern Canada is causing thousands of power outages and prompting travel warnings.

Ashley Perry, Duncan Mullin missing from Moncton

Police ask for the public's help locating two people missing since Dec. 23.

Gold medal wrestler offers coaching tips on familiar turf

by Kashmala Fida

Former Canadian wrestling champion Genevieve Morrison returned to New Brunswick this week, after 10 years away, to coach young wrestlers in Moncton.

Victim of drunk-driving crash struggles 4 years later with aftermath

by Elizabeth Fraser

A New Brunswick woman tells her story about being hit by a drunk driver four years ago and how it almost destroyed her life.

Group pauses adoptions of death-row dogs to Maritimes after attacks

by Joseph Tunney

Hearts of the North, an organization that moves dogs on death row in the southern United States into the Maritimes, says it’s pausing operations to reflect on recent allegations.

Pre-loved Christmas trees bring joy to injured animals

by Tori Weldon

Pam Novak of the Atlantic Wildlife Institute near Sackville collects old Christmas trees to give to the injured animals she rehabilitates.

Tutoring group a lifeline for young Syrians in city

by Viola Pruss

Syrian parents in Fredericton have gathered experts from the community to tutor young refugees in the language of math, sciences and other subjects.

Electoral reform commission invites public to join upcoming meetings

by Sarah Betts

Member Constantine Passaris said the commission is calling on the public to help it recommend "new frontiers" to the provincial government regarding issues such as online voting and lowering the voting age.

Whisky theft giving NB Liquor an $8,700 headache

by Karissa Donkin

NB Liquor is losing thousands of dollars annually, thanks to thieves who are snatching high-end bottles of whisky.

Appearance of black bobcats in New Brunswick puzzles biologist

by Shane Fowler

Why New Brunswick seems to be one of only two places where completely black bobcats live is a puzzle for one biologist.

Take the reins: Mactaquac Park in search of sleigh ride team

by Philip Drost

It’s lovely weather for a sleigh ride together. The problem, however, is there’s no sleigh driver. Mactaquac Provincial Park is looking for a new one.

'Why does my daddy have so much work': ex-Mountie recalls Justin Trudeau, the boy

by Gabrielle Fahmy

For Raymond Leblanc, seeing today's prime minister on television brings back special memories. LeBlanc was head of the security detail for the family of the late Pierre Trudeau from 1977 to 1979.

Death of New Brunswick cyclist prompts push for 'Ellen's Law'

by Julia Wright

Cyclists devastated earlier this week by the death of competitive cyclist Ellen Watters are renewing their push for a one-metre rule on New Brunswick roads - a fight they say they've been engaged in for over a year.

Dumpsters full of trash: Developers face reality of Saint John purchase

by Connell Smith

Developers taking over dozens of old Saint John apartment buildings find themselves up to their armpits in trash and broken pipes.

Snow, rain, heavy winds ready to wallop province overnight

by Sarah Betts

The calm before the storm is nearing its end as the powerful low pressure system moves in across the province.

'I still have nightmares': Series of bites leads to questions about Hearts of the North dogs

by Joseph Tunney

Some in the pet community are wondering what type of canines are being brought into New Brunswick after rescue dogs from the U.S. bit a woman and attacked another dog.

Storm's a-brewin': Are you ready?

by Julia Wright

Are you ready for winter storms? Here are 5 points to consider well before a storm hits.

'They're absolutely gorgeous': Fredericton surrogate delivers twins

by Elizabeth Fraser

New Brunswick surrogate delivers twins for an Australian couple, early Wednesday morning.

Your guide to New Year's 2017 across the province

by Julia Wright

We all know New Year's Eve is overrated - but that shouldn't stop you from celebrating. Here are just a few of the events happening in Saint John, Fredericton and Moncton.

Not enough information to link dead whale to other dead sea creatures, expert says

by Cassie Williams

An expert on marine mammals says there's not enough information to link the death of a humpback whale to those of thousands of others of sea creatures which washed up near Digby, N.S., over the last few weeks.

A Syrian newcomer stays strong: 'I did not cry in front of them'

by Viola Pruss

Mohammad Bakhash sought refuge in Fredericton from the war in Syria nine months ago, a difficult transition that he says has paid off immensely.

Crashes down at Fredericton's busiest intersection

by Karissa Donkin

Collisions are down at Fredericton’s busiest intersection, three months after the debut of design changes that were aimed at making the intersection safer.

UNB scientist wins top research award for work in field of bionics

by Shane Fowler

A top health research award is going to a man who is quite literally bridging the gap between man and machine.

Forecast New Brunswick to get slammed by snowstorm

by David Bartlett

Weather in the Maritimes Thursday will be much like it was Wednesday according to CBC meteorologist Brennan Allen, with a mix of sun and cloud with the isolated flurry. But the region's next major storm will approach from the southwest Thursday evening.

'A vehicle's a weapon': Woman convicted of impaired driving shares experience

by Elizabeth Fraser

A Fredericton woman who killed her friend while driving under the influence is using the holidays to spread a message about the dangers of drinking and driving.

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.

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.

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.

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.