New Brunswick Latest News

• Woman charged with attempted murder in alleged intimate partner violence in N.S.

  Police in Nova Scotia say they've charged a woman with attempted murder after a man was stabbed in Truro.

  Crime

  Jan 25
• Seals wearing ‘hats’ spotted in Atlantic Canada as part of research study

  Seals across Canada are being tagged by a scientific group in Quebec who are studying their behavior and geographical movement patterns.

  Canada

  Jan 25
• Ottawa scraps elver fishery quota redistribution plan after backlash

  A statement from Fisheries Minister Diane Lebouthillier's office said the minister reached the decision after listening to feedback from stakeholders in recent weeks.

  Canada

  Jan 23
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• New Brunswick government orders independent investigation into rising power bills

  The New Brunswick government says it has asked for an audit of NB Power’s billing process after receiving "hundreds" of complaints.

  Canada

  Jan 21
• Canada’s population could reach 80M in 50 years, despite immigration cut: report

  Canada’s population will grow over the years regardless of the federal government’s recent decision to slash immigration rates, a new report shows.

  Canada

  Jan 21
• New Brunswick man charged with first-degree murder after 2 bodies found in burned car

  A 42-year-old New Brunswick man has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder after two bodies were found in a burned vehicle northeast of Fredericton in November.

  Crime

  Jan 21
• Moncton man balks at ‘unbelievable’ $600 increase in propane tank rental price

  After years of renting two propane tanks for $99 plus tax, Joe Eagles received a $600 increase from Superior Propane. The company says the increased fee is for minimal propane use.

  Economy

  Jan 21
• Canada, it’s cold outside: Here are the provinces facing warnings

  Many parts of the country are currently experiencing a series of extreme cold weather alerts, with Environment Canada issuing warnings across several provinces.

  Weather

  Jan 20
• As Trump takes power, Atlantic Canadian seafood firms look to diversify export market

  Seafood industry representatives are urging harvesters and exporters to diversify their markets, as United States President Donald Trump takes office for a second term.

  Canada

  Jan 20
• NB Liquor resumes credit and debit transactions after reporting cybersecurity threat

  NB Liquor, the Crown corporation that oversees both businesses, says it found "some anomalies" with its credit payment systems on Jan. 7. 

  Canada

  Jan 20
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• 61 sickened in 5 provinces in salmonella outbreak linked to mini pastries

  The CFIA said illnesses linked to Sweet Cream mini pastries have been reported in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick, including 17 hospitalizations.

  Health

  Jan 19
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• ‘Good first step’: N.B. mystery brain disease patients welcome new investigation

  Melissa Hawkes began to feel unwell during a visit to a friend's house in March 2021. All that she remembers before blacking out is that she went to the bathroom.

  Health

  Jan 19
• Polar vortex will ‘overwhelm,’ plunge Eastern Canada into deep cold

  A rush of Arctic air will overwhelm the weather pattern across North America starting this weekend, plunging Eastern Canada into some deep cold.

  Weather

  Jan 17
• Saint John police review up in the air a year after two men exonerated in murder case

  More than a year after the police chief announced a review of his officers' conduct in the case of two men wrongfully convicted of murder, there is no sign of the promised report.

  Canada

  Jan 17
• New Brunswick animal rescue group seeks answers after 4 dead dogs found on porch

  The Richibucto RCMP confirmed the investigation is in the hands of the NB SPCA.

  Canada

  Jan 17
• New Brunswick gets federal funding to cover cost of drugs for four rare diseases

  New Brunswick has signed a $32-million agreement with the federal government to improve access to selected drugs for rare diseases. 

  Health

  Jan 15
• New Brunswick’s Irving Oil to remain privately held company: strategic review

  New Brunswick-based Irving Oil has confirmed that the century-old company will remain privately held, after completing a strategic review that started in June 2023.

  Canada

  Jan 15
• N.B. business owner could move to U.S. if Trump makes good on tariff threat

  New Brunswick exporters are bracing themselves for a possible 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods if president-elect Donald Trump follows through with his threat. 

  Economy

  Jan 15
• The ‘scary reality’ of dementia and projected case spike for New Brunswick

  The Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick's executive director says the province is expected to see an 86 per cent increase in people living with the diagnosis of dementia by 2050.

  Health

  Jan 14
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• NB Liquor stores still only taking cash 1 week after ‘potential cyber attack’

  NB Liquor stores are still scrambling to restore their point-of-sale systems one week after a "potential cyber attack" on their computer systems. 

  Canada

  Jan 14
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• Woman found dead in N.S. fire, police call death latest intimate partner violence case

  Police in Nova Scotia say a woman who was found dead in a house fire have deemed her death a case of intimate partner violence, charging a man with murder.

  Crime

  Jan 13
• Cybersecurity breach of Nova Scotia school system could have financial impact

  Nova Scotia's Education Department says a recent cybersecurity breach involving a widely used student information system could have a financial impact in Cape Breton.

  Canada

  Jan 11
• Ottawa Food Bank reducing food sent to agencies because of mounting costs

  The Ottawa Food Bank says it will reduce the amount of food it provides to programs within its network as it copes with increasing costs and growing demand for its services.

  Canada

  Jan 11
• N.B. nurse finds luck on Friday the 13th after winning big with scratch ticket

  A New Brunswick nurse is $675,000 richer after purchasing a Set for Life scratch ticket on a day most people — other than her — find unlucky.

  Canada

  Jan 10
• 10-year-old N.B. tennis standout looking for more indoor training facilities

  A 10-year-old girl from Moncton is making her mark in the competitive tennis world but a lack of indoor training space in the city is limiting her practice time.

  Canada

  Jan 10