'We're not getting very nice comments': Frustrations mount in Kent County

As some people enter their second week without electricity, NB Power lineman Shane Avery has a few words for those who are growing impatient: "We're doing the best we can."

Disaster relief program established to help ice storm victims

by Viola Pruss

The New Brunswick government is setting up a disaster relief program to help people recover financially from losses caused by the ice storm last week.

'We were speechless:' fibreglass plant in Minto to close in March

by Mackenzie Scrimshaw

A fibreglass plant in Minto is set to close in mid-March, resulting in the loss of 40 direct jobs, its quality assurance inspector says.

Cash donations best for storm recovery efforts, says Red Cross director

The New Brunswick director of the Canadian Red Cross is urging people not to drop off donated items to emergency shelters and warming centres without first checking with local groups dealing with ice storm recovery efforts.

A province that's a Jeopardy! category: What is New Brunswick?

by Joseph Tunney

New Brunswickers might have been surprised to see their province as a category during the game show Jeopardy! on Monday night.

Man who died in fall at Fredericton construction site identified as foreman

by Catherine Harrop

Steven Lutes of Upper Coverdale, a foreman with a Moncton contractor, has been identified as the man who fell from the fourth storey of a hotel under construction on Queen Street in Fredericton on Monday.

Olympic journey begins with a bronze for Fredericton's Karate Kate

by Philip Drost

Kate Campbell isn’t sure exactly what she needs to do to qualify for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, but she’s on the right track because she knows it will involve winning, and that’s what she did this past weekend in Paris.

Crown prosecutors reach tentative collective agreement with N.B. government

by Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon

The union representing New Brunswick Crown prosecutors has reached a tentative collective agreement with the provincial government after meeting with a conciliation board last week.

GAS GURU Gas prices to fall for the fourth straight week on Thursday

CBC New Brunswick's Gas Guru Robert Jones says that a series of small price reductions are starting to add up. By Thursday, gas prices will have fallen nine cents since just after New Year's day.

Accused murderer Marissa Shephard still has no defence lawyer, court hears

by Kate Letterick

Marissa​ Shephard, who was charged 11 months ago with first-degree murder and arson in connection with the death of Moncton teen Baylee Wylie, still doesn't have a lawyer.

J.D. Irving faces charges after worker's death at Sussex sawmill

by Connell Smith

J.D. Irving, Limited has been charged with two counts of violating the Occupational Health and Safety Act in connection with the death of a worker last year at the company's Sussex sawmill.

NB Power: 'It's not over yet, but we are progressing very well'

by Vanessa Blanch

About 14,000 homes and businesses remain without electricity on Tuesday, one week after the ice storm hit New Brunswick, but NB Power president and CEO Gaetan Thomas says crews are "progressing very well."

Too much ice: Fredericton city crews battle frozen sidewalks, potholes

by Lauren Bird, Viola Pruss

Not even halfway through one of the iciest winters in memory, Fredericton city councillors say they've received a lot of complaints about the state of roads and sidewalks.

Toronto pastor Brent Hawkes found not guilty of sex crimes in Nova Scotia

A Nova Scotia judge has found prominent Toronto pastor Brent Hawkes not guilty of sex crimes dating to the 1970s.

Back with a vengeance: ECMAs announce 2017 nominees in Saint John

by Julia Wright

For the first time in 15 years, the ECMAs are coming to Saint John, where the East Coast Music Association announced the 2017 nominees on Tuesday.

Moncton man sentenced to 12 years for attempted murder of woman during home invasion

A Moncton man was sentenced Monday to 12 years in prison for attempting to murder a woman during a home invasion in the southeastern community of Grande-Digue more than a year ago.

Maritime Mercantile: new shop promotes old-school local quality

by Julia Wright

Saint John has a 232-year history of local, handmade goods — from wooden ships to molasses and paper products - and Maritime Mercantile is hoping to keep that tradition alive at the Picaroons General Store at 32 Canterbury St.

Fluoride debate a 'hot potato,' says Moncton mayor

by Tori Weldon

Moncton city council heard from both sides of the water fluoridation debate on Monday night. The city will decide at the end of the month whether it will go back to putting fluoride in the water.

Hundreds gather across province for Quebec shooting vigils

by Matthew Bingley

Many who attended the vigil said they were affected not just by the shooting, but by the recent travel ban imposed by the United States on Muslim majority countries.

'Dig a little deeper': Outages prompt questions about NB Power infrastructure

by Robert Jones

The New Brunswick ice storm of last week has slowly overtaken post-tropical storm Arthur as the province's worst ever power outage event, although there has been no talk yet about whether that will be enough to trigger a full public review of what happened.

English-language boot camp draws revenue minister to UNB

by Jacques Poitras

National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier wanted to ramp up her English quickly, so she turned to the University of New Brunswick's English immersion program.

Forecast Northwestern winds bring cooler temperatures across province

by Vanessa Blanch

Tuesday will be a mostly sunny day with cooler temperatures and light winds, said CBC meteorologist Brennan Allen.

Uptown Saint John pot dispensary reopens after police raid

by Joseph Tunney

King Canna Medicinals, one of the six marijuana dispensaries raided by the Saint John Police Force last week, has opened its doors again.

New Brunswick premier sees another 'few days' without power for some after ice storm

by Viola Pruss, Alan White

While crews are making progress restoring electricity to ice-storm battered New Brunswick, Premier Brian Gallant says there are pockets of people who won't see their power return for another "few days."

Emergency shelters set up for New Brunswickers still without power

Emergency shelters are being established in several New Brunswick communities for residents affected by ongoing power outages following last week's ice storm, provincial government officials announced on Monday.

Saint John mourns loss of former developer Pat Rocca

The Saint John business community is mourning the loss of former developer Pat Rocca.

Red Cross taking donations for ice storm victims

The Canadian Red Cross is now accepting donations specifically for victims of the ice storm in New Brunswick.

Man and woman charged with 2nd-degree murder in Lincoln shooting death

A man and woman have both been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of a man in Lincoln last week.

Man dies in fall from 4th storey of Fredericton hotel under construction

by Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon

WorkSafeNB officials are investigating after a construction worker in his early-40s died Monday morning in a fall from the fourth storey of a new hotel being built in downtown Fredericton.

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