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Fredericton hospital employee gets job back - again
In a sometimes bizarre court hearing that eventually boiled down to an interpretation of the century-old writings of German novelist Franz Kafka, a Fredericton hospital employee who disappeared from work without notice for several weeks has once again won the right to keep his job. More
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New 7 people displaced by Moncton rooming house fire
Disaster volunteers with the Canadian Red Cross arranged emergency lodging, along with clothing and food purchases for tenants.
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Report recommends transformations for Odell and Killarney Lake parks
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A consultant's report recommends philosophical changes that play to the strengths of two of Fredericton's parks, making Odell into more of a nature reserve while keeping Killarney focused on recreation.
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'A day to celebrate the people we can be':Teen excited for Becca Schofield Day
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Riverview teen Becca Schofield said it is the acts of kindness she sees every day that keep her going. The 18-year-old and her social media campaign that asks people to perform good deeds and share them on social media will be celebrated with the first annual Becca Schofield Day, proclaimed by the New Brunswick legislature in the Spring.
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Medavie Health Services won't profit from takeover: CEO
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The CEO of Medavie Blue Cross says it's a unique corporate entity that has no owners or investors who will profit from its recent deal to take over the province's extramural nursing and Telecare programs.
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Financial 'realities' might prevent pipeline's construction, N.B. trade minister says
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New Brunswick Trade Minister Roger Melanson acknowledged the Energy East Pipeline project may have run into financial "realities" which diminish its chances of ever being built.
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Judge slams Service New Brunswick property assessors
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A Court of Queen's Bench Judge has upheld the authority of the province's Planning Appeal Board while delivering a sharp rebuke to Service New Brunswick's assessment branch.
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Fire destroys multi-use bridge in Inkerman
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A converted train bridge that is used year round by walkers, cyclists, snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles on the Acadian Peninsula was destroyed by fire Thursday.
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RCMP seek witnesses to van in crash that killed N.S. Mountie
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A man arrested after the crash that killed a Nova Scotia Mountie in eastern New Brunswick on Tuesday has been released without charges, but RCMP are asking anyone who saw the van he was allegedly driving to come forward.
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Opioid poisonings land 16 Canadians in hospital each day on average, 53% jump over 10 years
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The average number of Canadians who have been hospitalized because of opioid poisoning is growing, according to new numbers published by the Canadian Institute for Health Information, but even with new numbers, tracking the breath of the crisis in Canada continues to run up against problems.
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'Better than not going anywhere': Diverted Caribbean cruise ship docks in Saint John
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Saint John isn’t the Caribbean, but for 2,400 passengers originally bound for hot, sandy Caribbean beaches, it’ll do.
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Police kill bear in Moncton neighbourhood
RCMP in Moncton killed a bear wandering in the city's east end on Thursday, firing two shots at the animal after it was spotted close to a middle school.
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'It's garbage': Outrage over proposed tax changes overblown, economist says
An academic whose research formed the basis for the Liberal government’s controversial new tax changes says claims they would hit middle-income Canadians the hardest are ‘ridiculous,’ saying the numbers don’t add up.
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Transport minister pushes Commons committee to pass air passenger rights bill
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Transport Minister Marc Garneau pushed back Thursday against suggestions the Liberals' proposed air passenger bill of rights is too heavy-handed with airlines, saying the government's intent is not to pick on air carriers.
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Video Political Panel: Who's to blame for the Energy East pause?
The panel debates what, and maybe who, is to blame for the pause and possible death of the Energy East pipeline.
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Man dies in motorcycle collision in Eel River Crossing
A collision between a motorcycle and a truck killed a 37-year-old man from the Val D'amour area on Wednesday.
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Off the shelf: Fredericton library puts censorship targets on show
What could 50 books of all different genres possibly have in common? Someone didn't want them read.
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Horizon recruits 2 new thoracic surgeons after facing staffing 'crisis'
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The Horizon Health Network has successfully recruited two new thoracic surgeons about six months after being faced with a critical shortage when two surgeons went on unexpected leave.
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17-year-old drowns after slipping over waterfall near Edmundston
A 17-year-old tumbled over a waterfall and drowned on the Iroquois River in the Edmundston area, the local fire chief says.
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RCMP seek help finding man wanted on sexual assault, sexual interference charges
West District RCMP are asking for the public's help finding a 22-year-old man from Hardwood Ridge who has committed sexual offences.
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Medavie CEO defends takeover of extramural management
With its aging population, New Brunswick is aiming to improve patient care, Medavie Health Service's CEO said Thursday in defending the company's coming management of home-care services against critics who predict patients and employees will suffer.
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Bruce Hughes won't let a stroke stop him from playing at Harvest
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Shortly after the band Blind Dog announced it would be having a reunion show at the Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival, member Bruce Hughes had a severe stroke. But Hughes isn’t going to let that get in the way of being with his band.
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Atlantic Lottery schedules shutdown for major upgrade
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Atlantic Lottery will shut down most of its services this weekend for a major update of its software systems.
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Missing Moncton woman found safe
A 35-year-old Moncton woman reported missing Tuesday has been located safe and sound, RCMP say.
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Hurricane Irma diverts cruise ships to ports in the Maritimes
Ports around the Maritimes have been welcoming thousands of unexpected travellers due to hurricane Irma.
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Deer contraceptive will not reduce Lyme disease, researcher says
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A U.S. zoologist says contraceptives work well to reduce deer populations, but they are costly to administer and will have no impact on the rate of Lyme disease in New Brunswick.
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Memorial run helps abused women escape violent relationships
Money raised in memory of Tanya Shand, who was fatally stabbed by her partner in 2013, has been used to help some two dozen other victims escape abusive relationships, according to the Kennebecasis Regional Police Force.
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Mountie killed helping motorists near Memramcook had history of going 'the extra mile'
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The 35-year-old Mountie who was killed Tuesday night when he pulled over to help change a flat tire on the Trans-Canada Highway near Memramcook, N.B., had a history of going above and beyond to help others, said the commanding officer of the Nova Scotia RCMP.
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Fredericton singer David Myles launches new 'dancier' album
It has a sound that's a bit of a throwback, but Fredericton-born singer David Myles says his new album, 'Real Love,' is keeping him young.
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Saint John-born Jeopardy! contestant hits high notes but loses on music question
Despite coming third, Saint John-born Chris Fennell, who appeared on Jeopardy! last night, says he’s pleased with the outcome.
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Police in Moncton look for bank robber
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Codiac Regional RCMP are asking for the public's help finding the man who robbed a Moncton bank last week.
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- Terry Fox then and now: How new technology would have changed his run
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- Why Canada's endangered species are declining faster than ever
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