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On Maine's doorstep, residents of N.B.'s Campobello Island feel abandoned in time of trade crisis
Residents of Campobello Island rely heavily on crossing the bridge into Lubec, Maine, for necessities. Now, they’re caught in the middle of the trade war with the U.S., forced to pay the retaliatory tariffs imposed by Canada when they bring things home.
New Brunswick tourism feels the love from Canadians boycotting the U.S.
Tourists have been quickly booking spots in New Brunswick for this summer, generating talk of a banner year as many Canadians vow to vacation closer to home.
Chipman double-homicide case delayed again as defence waits for disclosure of evidence
A Chipman man charged with two counts of first-degree murder has had his case delayed for a third time because of a substantial amount of evidence that has yet to be shared with the defence.
Their loss, our gain: Canada positioned to lure top talent from U.S., recruiters say
After the election of Donald Trump as president and the elimination of an estimated 100,000 federal jobs in the United States, residents in that country are making up a growing proportion of job applicants in Canada.
Cross-border shoppers already feeling impact of U.S. tariffs
Residents of the border town of St. Stephen are used to crossing the line over to Calais, Maine for deals on groceries and gas, but those cross-border habits are being put to the test this week, with 25 per cent counter-tariffs on many American goods coming back into Canada.
Jury has recommendations for WorkSafeNB at inquest into death of Fredericton carpenter
A coroner's inquest into the death of a Red Seal carpenter who died from an 8.5 metre fall, concluded in Fredericton with 6 recommendations from the jury.
Inquest hears about slippery conditions when carpenter fell 8½ metres to ground
A coroner's inquest is underway to determine the facts surrounding the death of Preston Allen, who died from a fall at a residential construction site in Fredericton on Dec. 6, 2021.
With new digital hub, N.B. expected to play key role in Canada's cyber defences
An international technology company says work done at its new digital centre in Fredericton will increase Canada's cyber defences.
Here's how artificial intelligence is levelling the playing field for workers with disabilities
More than 35 per cent of New Brunswickers have a disability, according to Statistics Canada, and only 46 per cent of them are employed. But recent advancements in technology are levelling the playing field for people with disabilities, which could help close that gap.
Nearly 200 uncertified teachers now filling N.B. teacher shortage
The New Brunswick Teachers' Association is raising the alarm over the increasing reliance on uncertified teachers. In September, there were 132 people teaching in anglophone schools without education degrees. In January, that number had grown to 192.