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Rate of child sexual assault in New Brunswick 2nd highest in Canada
The incidence of child sexual harm is a longstanding issue for New Brunswick — and the crime can have lifelong consequences, experts say.
Staff turnover, higher workload led to breakdown in child death reviews, says deputy minister
Members of the legislature sought answers on Tuesday about gaps in the child death review process that were flagged by the auditor general.
Arbitrator finds province failed to protect teaching staff working with violent student
Advocates say the decision, now under judicial review at the New Brunswick government's request, shows a need for urgent system improvements.
Some N.B. child protection social workers left out of negotiated wage top-up, union says
Higgs government signed new contract, CUPE says the deal not being applied as promised, angering workers.
N.B. child death review process isn't following the law, says watchdog
New Brunswick's auditor general says the province is failing to meet its legal obligations in reviewing and reporting on child deaths.
Non-profit groups struggle to find affordable space as rent relief largely targets individuals
Several non-profit organizations in Fredericton are struggling to find affordable rental spaces to continue serving some of the most vulnerable residents.
N.B. poised to adopt rent cap, but advocates warn loopholes remain
New Brunswick's housing minister says a rent cap is the first step, As tenant advocates warn that there are 'loopholes' to the new law.
Quebec asks New Brunswick to consider impact of proposed Dalhousie mine
Quebec lawmakers are asking New Brunswick to look at the possible impacts of a mine proposed for Dalhousie, N.B., before the project goes ahead.
School on N.B. Ex site could go ahead without joint committee approval, mayor says
The mayor says the city could work with the province to build a new school on land it leases to the New Brunswick Exhibition, with or without the organization's green light.
N.B. Power accused of safety violations in power-line worker's death
N.B. Power is facing five charges related to an on-the-job death of one of its power-line technicians, Colin Hume, who fell while doing restoration work after a massive ice storm two years ago.