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Married 41 years and racked with pain, N.B. couple said goodbye together using MAID
Lee Goguen says her parents' decision to receive medical assistance in dying at Saint John Regional Hospital gave the couple, who were both suffering from cancer, a merciful and peaceful death.
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Doctor on the brink of reinventing family practice for 10,000 rural N.B. residents
A doctor is helping to design a modern health-care clinic in rural New Brunswick, and a new pay model is expected to attract the professionals needed to work there.
'Lack of transparency' from federal Conservatives leads riding president in N.B. to quit
With a federal election call expected within weeks and a Liberal incumbent certainly running for a fourth term in Saint John-Kennebecasis, some Conservatives in the riding are keen to get cracking on their own campaign — if only they could.
Rocking demand for road salt revives southern N.B. mine
Veteran miners work deep underground to satisfy roaring demand for road salt during a cold and icy winter in New Brunswick. It's a banner year for the nearly mothballed Picadilly Mine, thanks to a contract with the province.
2-year wait for help with a heat pump worth it, says Saint John homeowner
Julie Sentner could not be happier with the cosy warmth of her home this winter. However, the Saint John woman was surprised to see how her energy consumption has climbed since heat pumps were installed late last year.
Rothesay N.B. Power customers: The unlucky one per cent on Christmas Day
At a public information session requested by the Town of Rothesay, N.B. Power tried to assure customers who spent Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in the dark that it’s taking a proactive approach to reliability.
Made in Canada by foreign workers: N.B. employers say immigration cuts will hurt production
Two of the most recognizable brands in the Maritimes say newly announced cuts to immigration programs will have a devastating impact on their workers.
Private rehab centre for up to 8 patients gets permit from town
Months before their plans caused a social media storm on Darlings Island, Adam Beman and his father, Mike, had been searching for a discreet setting for a program to help New Brunswickers recover from addictions.
Trapped in a paralyzed body, Rothesay doctor still feels joy
Family doctor Shawn Jennings suffered a devastating brainstem stroke 24 years ago that rendered him totally paralyzed. In the long journey since, he has become an inspiring teacher, mentor, presenter, author and the recipient of numerous medical and leadership awards.
Saint John family makes up for lost time after grandmothers expelled from N.B. during COVID
Lorena Rico still feels the sting of having her mother and mother-in-law expelled from New Brunswick in a manner that felt cruel and confusing.