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Liberal government moves to repeal PC legislation forcing unions into new pension plan
The New Brunswick government is ending a two-year fight with CUPE and repealing legislation that would have forced five unions into a shared-risk pension plan.
Megalodon-mania: Teeth from massive ancient shark up for auction in Saint John
A Saint John auction house has opened bidding for a collection of ancient megalodon shark teeth.
Antonine Maillet tribute set for Moncton's annual Frye Festival
Moncton’s Frye Festival will honour late Acadian novelist and playwright Antonine Maillet with a special literary show, to showcase the depth of her writing.
UNB scientist checks in from first all-Canadian Antarctic mission
A group of 15 researchers have been gathering data for the last two weeks as part of the first all-Canadian Antarctic mission.
Fire at AIM recycling plant in Fredericton contained
A fire broke out at an American Iron and Metal recycling plant on Fredericton's north side on Thursday, resulting in heavy smoke and an air quality advisory for nearby residents.
Atlantic Canada fish farmers group gets $473K for 2-year project
The aquaculture industry in the Atlantic region is getting a financial boost from Ottawa to support a two-year project to "expand markets, strengthen sustainability and improve innovation" within the industry, ACOA announced Thursday in Saint John.
As U.S. veers away from protecting environment, alarm sounds for East Coast marine life
U.S. President Donald Trump's rush to change course on the environment has marine wildlife experts nervous about water and wildlife off the East Coast.
7-turbine wind farm in Charlotte County proposed by First Nations, N.S. company
A Halifax-based renewable energy company is working with First Nations communities in New Brunswick to bolster wind energy production in the province.
Unifor 'pushing and advocating' for laid-off Irving Paper workers
Unifor says it won’t stop fighting for unionized paper mill workers receiving layoff notices this week from J.D. Irving Ltd.
N.B. Ukrainians feel angry, helpless on 3rd anniversary of the war
Three years ago today, Russia invaded Ukraine in a full-scale effort that would become the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War II. Ukrainians in New Brunswick are feeling helpless and angry as the war’s death toll continues to rise and support on the other side of the border wavers.