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🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Cattle farmers slam N.B. plan to end vet services

Cattle farmers in New Brunswick criticize the provincial government’s decision to eliminate government-run veterinary services, arguing it undermines essential support for agricultural producers.

Mar 21 • 20:25 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

RCMP make arrest made in ‘devastating’ attack on New Brunswick musician

RCMP have arrested a suspect in connection with a serious assault on musician John McLaren in New Brunswick.

Mar 19 • 13:37 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

N.S. MLA urges N.B. premier to reconsider highway toll near provincial boundary

A Nova Scotia MLA is calling on the New Brunswick premier to rethink a proposed highway toll that would affect residents frequently traveling across the border.

Mar 18 • 19:18 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Cash-strapped N.B. braces for cuts as Premier Holt’s Liberals deliver budget

New Brunswick's Liberal government, led by Premier Susan Holt, is set to announce a budget that may include significant cuts to services due to a projected $1.3 billion deficit for the 2025-26 fiscal year.

Mar 17 • 12:09 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

New Brunswick musician in ICU after ‘devastating’ attack near Moncton venue

A New Brunswick musician is in intensive care following a violent attack outside a Moncton venue shortly after his performance.

Mar 16 • 21:23 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Nova Scotia, New Brunswick bracing for heavy rain, strong winds

Environment Canada has issued warnings for heavy rain and strong winds expected in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick on Monday.

Mar 16 • 13:57 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

How serial killer Allan Legere transformed Canada’s police forces, courts and a community

The death of serial killer Allan Legere presents a moment of reflection and healing for New Brunswick communities impacted by his crimes.

Mar 12 • 20:26 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

Moncton man charged with 1st-degree murder in Melissa Price homicide

A Moncton man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the homicide of Melissa Price, whose body was found in a garbage bin.

Mar 12 • 16:20 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Fines could reach $1M in Trans-Canada Highway chemical spill in New Brunswick

The New Brunswick government is considering fines of up to $1 million against a Fredericton company for spilling toxic chemicals on the Trans-Canada Highway.

Mar 12 • 16:16 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

N.B. budget: Cuts to culture funding would have ‘profound impact,’ advocates say

Heritage advocates in New Brunswick are concerned about potential cuts to cultural funding in the upcoming budget, mirroring cuts made in neighboring Nova Scotia.

Mar 12 • 12:53 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

New Brunswick says chemical spill risk is low, but response time questions remain

New Brunswick officials report a low health risk from a chemical spill in Fredericton, despite concerns about response times and the nature of the substance involved.

Mar 11 • 17:43 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Messy winter weather to hit parts of Atlantic Canada

Parts of Atlantic Canada are bracing for a mix of snow, ice pellets, and freezing rain this afternoon, impacting various regions differently.

Mar 11 • 14:28 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

N.B. budget: As deficit and living costs soar, so do worries for survival

The rising cost of living in New Brunswick is straining local food banks and increasing concerns as the provincial government prepares its budget amidst a record deficit.

Mar 11 • 09:00 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
Crime & Justice

The Monster of the Miramichi is dead: How a serial killer and rapist terrorized New Brunswick

Allan Joseph Legere, known as the 'Monster of the Miramichi,' died at 78 while serving a life sentence for a series of murders and rapes in New Brunswick.

Mar 10 • 20:07 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

Allan Legere, New Brunswick’s ‘Monster of the Miramichi,’ dies in jail

Allan Legere, a famous serial killer known for his crimes in New Brunswick, has passed away while serving his life sentence in prison.

Mar 10 • 12:02 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Decontamination continues after New Brunswick chemical spill

The New Brunswick government continues decontamination efforts following a chemical spill involving hexavalent chromium near Fredericton, urging those who may have been exposed to seek medical attention.

Mar 9 • 17:44 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

RCMP release identity of woman found dead in Moncton garbage bin

The RCMP has identified Melissa Price, a 39-year-old woman found dead in a garbage bin in Moncton, treating her death as a homicide investigation.

Mar 9 • 16:23 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Snow, ice pellets and freezing rain in forecast for New Brunswick

New Brunswick is warned of severe weather, including snow, ice pellets, and extended freezing rain, expected to create hazardous travel conditions and potential power outages.

Mar 9 • 14:47 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

New Brunswick MLA calls for better security, policies after nursing home sexual assaults

A New Brunswick MLA advocates for improved security and policies in nursing homes following reported sexual assaults at a care facility in Saint John.

Mar 6 • 21:18 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

Man charged with N.B. seniors home sexual assaults was related to a resident: police

Police in Saint John, N.B., arrested a 69-year-old man related to a resident of a seniors home for sexually assaulting 15 people there.

Mar 5 • 15:54 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Historic journey of 25,000 km by Maran Gas

The 'Maran Gas Hector' completed a historic LNG journey from Australia to the Canadian East Coast, transporting the first load of Australian LNG to Saint John, New Brunswick.

Mar 4 • 05:13 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

N.B. minerals strategy shows province is ready to ‘compete and win,’ premier says

New Brunswick's government has launched a minerals strategy to enhance the province's economy amid trade tensions, focusing on sustainable mining practices and community engagement.

Mar 3 • 20:34 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

Janson Baker found guilty on two counts of first-degree murder in couple’s death

Janson Baker has been convicted of first-degree murder for the 2019 killing of a senior couple in New Brunswick.

Mar 3 • 00:01 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

FIRST READING: New Brunswick sits on an ocean of natural gas. It’s now importing Australian LNG.

New Brunswick is importing LNG from Australia despite having significant natural gas reserves domestically.

Feb 27 • 14:40 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

New Brunswick providing $1.7 million to expand primary care in the province

The New Brunswick government is allocating $1.7 million to enhance the collaborative care clinic in the Nackawic-Millville area, aiming to improve access to primary health care for residents.

Feb 26 • 22:19 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

Judge delivering final instructions in Moncton double-murder trial

Jury deliberations are set to begin in the first-degree murder trial of Janson Bryan Baker, accused of killing a couple in New Brunswick in 2019.

Feb 26 • 16:20 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Canadian Invention: O Pal-o-Mine, where art thou?

The Pal-o-Mine, a candy bar produced in New Brunswick, Canada, has a rich history as one of North America's oldest continuously produced sweets.

Feb 25 • 00:19 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

New Brunswick premier says province has role in combating youth radicalization

The New Brunswick premier emphasizes the province's responsibility in addressing youth radicalization following incidents involving a youth linked to bomb threats at local schools.

Feb 23 • 20:58 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Newfoundland slammed by snow as Maritimes set to face winter storm

Atlantic Canada is preparing for a significant winter storm, with snowfall predictions of up to 25 centimeters in some areas.

Feb 22 • 16:24 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Gang prevention program for Muslim youth in Maritimes receives federal funding

The Canadian government has allocated $1.2 million for a gang prevention program aimed at Muslim youth in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

Feb 20 • 19:47 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

2nd New Brunswick teen under terrorism peace bond, accused of extremist activity

A second teenager in New Brunswick has been placed under a terrorism peace bond due to alleged involvement with an extremist online group, distinct from another similar case reported earlier.

Feb 19 • 17:58 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Most Atlantic provinces recorded first population decline in years at the end of 2025

All four Atlantic provinces of Canada experienced a population decline by the end of 2025, marking the first such drop in several years.

Feb 19 • 17:54 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

5 things to know as New Brunswick prepares for cuts in next month’s budget

New Brunswick faces a record $1.3 billion deficit, prompting the government to consider significant cuts to services and programs in the upcoming budget.

Feb 19 • 12:07 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Woman found in Moncton garbage bin identified, cause of death not known

The RCMP in New Brunswick have identified a woman found deceased in a garbage bin in Moncton and are investigating her death as suspicious, potentially a homicide.

Feb 18 • 20:02 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Father searches for remains of son, one of 27 Canadians killed in Ukraine

A father from New Brunswick is traveling to Ukraine to look for his son’s remains, one of 27 Canadians confirmed to have died in the ongoing conflict.

Feb 17 • 21:46 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

New Brunswick’s projected $1.3-billion deficit is highest in province’s history

New Brunswick is facing its highest projected deficit in history at $1.33 billion, according to a fiscal update from Finance Minister René Legacy.

Feb 17 • 18:54 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

N.B. RCMP still searching for man who escaped Shediac prison

New Brunswick police are actively searching for a 35-year-old man who escaped from a prison in Shediac, prompting warnings to the public.

Feb 15 • 21:35 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

New Brunswick inmate escapes jail by ‘jumping the fence,’ emergency alert issued

A New Brunswick inmate escaped from jail, prompting an emergency alert warning the public to be vigilant.

Feb 13 • 17:03 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Patients in hospitals waiting for nursing home beds at ‘crisis point’: Horizon Health CEO

Horizon Health Network's CEO has declared a crisis in New Brunswick's healthcare system, highlighting the significant number of patients stuck in hospitals waiting for nursing home placements.

Feb 12 • 19:49 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

New Brunswick university closed after ‘concerning message’ found on campus

Mount Allison University in New Brunswick has temporarily closed due to a concerning message found on campus, postponing classes and increasing security measures.

Feb 11 • 15:31 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

New Brunswick MP says he’s refusing ‘distasteful’ $8K pay raise

New Brunswick Conservative MP Mike Dawson is refusing an upcoming $8,000 pay raise, citing the financial struggles of everyday Canadians.

Feb 10 • 22:04 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

Officer in northwestern New Brunswick charged with sexual offences involving a minor

A Grand Falls police officer has been charged with multiple sexual offences connected to a minor, sparking an investigation by the Serious Incident Response Team in Canada.

Feb 10 • 20:27 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

NB Power defends proposed Tantramar gas plant at EUB hearing

NB Power executives defended the proposed gas plant in Tantramar during an Energy and Utilities Board hearing, asserting its necessity due to a looming power shortfall.

Feb 10 • 20:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

N.B. PC MLA enters leadership race becoming 2nd confirmed candidate

Don Monahan has entered the leadership race for the New Brunswick Progressive Conservatives, becoming the second candidate after Daniel Allain.

Feb 8 • 20:11 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

New Brunswick, Canada, ‘punishes’ Musk: Bans X for ‘eroding trust’ and values

New Brunswick, a province in eastern Canada, has decided to stop using Elon Musk's social media platform X for routine governmental communications due to concerns over trust and safety.

Feb 5 • 21:41 UTC

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