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As HST break on restaurant meals ends, owner of Fredericton diner tallies up
Saturday marks the end of the federal government's two-month GST/HST holiday to give Canadians a break on the cost of some essential goods, including children's toys, beer and wine, and restaurant meals.
New Brunswick travellers changing course to avoid U.S. amid tariff threats
In an online poll of 1,600 Maritime residents, roughly 6 in 10 said they will travel to the U.S. less within the next year, over recent tensions between the two countries.
Gagetown soldier jailed for assaulting nurse practitioner
A soldier was sentenced Thursday to six months in jail for assaulting a nurse practitioner at the Base Gagetown health centre. Master Cpl. Nicholas Paulsen had pleaded guilty to forcible confinement, assault with a weapon and mischief causing property damage.
Students say they faced discrimination at UNB law school, filing complaints
A UNB law student is filing a human rights complaint against the university for failing to accommodate her disabilities and recent graduate has already filed one. Both say they would like to see a policy revision when it comes to disabilities.
Gagetown soldier who assaulted nurse practitioner apologizes to victim and her co-workers
A soldier from Base Gagetown who assaulted a nurse practitioner last year offered his apologies to the victim Friday, along with everyone at 42 Canadian Forces Health Services Centre, during a sentencing hearing.
Nurse practitioner assaulted by Base Gagetown soldier tells court she is still suffering
A soldier who assaulted a nurse practitioner at Base Gagetown's medical centre last year has been remanded in custody until sentencing next week.
More than a third of Maritime university students report disabilities
A growing number of university students across the country are reporting disabilities — and receiving academic accommodations — with Maritime institutions leading the way.
New Brunswick Liquor, Cannabis N.B. stores accepting cash-only due to security concerns
New Brunswick Liquor and Cannabis N.B. locations are now accepting cash only for purchases, following a potential security threat.
Controversial plasma clinic expands in New Brunswick
Two new clinics that pay people for their plasma have opened in Fredericton and Saint John, following a location that was established in Moncton in 2017.
Preparing RCMP body-cam evidence for court will be monumental task, prosecutor says
The RCMP is phasing-in the use of body-worn cameras across the country and expects 90 per cent of frontline members to be wearing them within a year.